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Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective

The 3 Hottest NBA Teams + The Most Interesting Team To Watch At The Trade Deadline

Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective

ESPN

Basketball, Sports

3.94K Ratings

🗓️ 2 February 2026

⏱️ 61 minutes

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Summary

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the Hornets’ hot play, a huge shooting night including an MVP level performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to power OKC over the Nuggets. Then, the guys talk about a big night at MSG where the Knicks showed the promise of their roster ahead of the trade deadline continuing their strong play of late. Next we break down why the Cavs may be the most interesting team to watch at the trade deadline before awarding the highly anticipated January Cojones Factor Player of the Month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

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0:05.8

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0:10.8

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0:15.7

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0:20.1

Hello, welcome to the Hoop Collective podcast.

0:22.5

We talk about the NBA, which we're doing on Monday morning, because it's after one in the

0:27.3

morning, East Coast.

0:28.8

Out here on the West Coast, it's still Sunday night, and the Grammys after parties are

0:35.0

raging.

0:35.8

So I just want you to know, guys, I could be across the street at the Grammy after parties,

0:40.8

but no, no, we had to make sure that we got our full coverage in here.

0:46.0

Joining us from New York City, where he was at the Nick's victory over the Lakers at Madison Square Garden earlier this evening.

0:52.9

It's Tim Bonteps.

0:54.2

Hello, everybody.

0:55.1

Atmosphere was good at the garden tonight?

0:57.5

Yeah, fun atmosphere, as always, when LeBron comes to town.

1:01.6

We'll see if it's the last time LeBron does come to town, got himself into the All-Star game,

1:07.8

and dapped up all the Knicks players after the game.

1:13.6

So, celebratory mood.

1:16.0

Luca flipped off Jalen Brunson after the game.

1:18.6

Well, not after the game.

1:19.9

I thought it was, or maybe I saw he tried to help him up at one point during the game

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