With Key NBA Stars Injured - Who Can Stay Afloat?

Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective

ESPN

Basketball, Sports

3.9 • 4K Ratings

🗓️ 19 November 2025

⏱️ 51 minutes

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Summary

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the many injuries to the stars across the NBA and what is causing the rise in players missing time. Then, the guys discuss if the Bucks can survive without Giannis including if the depth in the Eastern Conference could be more challenging than the Western Conference. Plus, with Wembanyama, Castle and Harper sidelined can the Spurs stay alive in the West? Finally, we talk if the vibes around the 76ers are improving and what you can expect from a big matchup between the Rockets & Cavs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:29.0	you hello welcome to the Hoop Collective podcast.
0:42.7	We talk about the NBA, which we're doing on Tuesday afternoon, Eastern time.
0:43.8	I'm out here on the West Coast.
0:44.6	It's still the morning.
0:49.5	There's some interesting basketball that is happening tonight that you will know about, but we won't.
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