On this episode of Numbers On The Board, Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick talk about why these conference finals will be legendary with Anthony Edwards vs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Tyrese Haliburton vs Jalen Brunson. They also grade Nikola Jokic’s series against OKC and if there’s more he could’ve done to advance Denver. Plus, on “Drop The Mike”, the guys ... Show More
Sep 30
These NBA Players Will Breakout This Season | Numbers On The Board
On this episode of Numbers On The Board, Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick react to NBA Media day, preview preseason matchups, and reveal which players they think will breakout this season. Time Codes/Topics 0:00 Introduction 1:00 Media Day Takeaways 4:15 Drop The Mike: What Are T ... Show More
2h 38m
Sep 27
Ranking Top 10 SFs In The NBA
On this episode of Numbers On The Board, Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick rank the top small forwards right now. On “Drop The Mike”, which teams have “make-or-break” seasons on the horizon? Will Zion Williamson's transformation impact his game? Plus, how much does Paul George hav ... Show More
2h 40m
Sep 23
NBA Players Under The Most Pressure
On this episode of Numbers On The Board, Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick identify players with the MOST pressure on them heading into the season. Is Kevin Durant in a championship-or-bust situation with the Rockets? Are Zion Williamson’s days in New Orleans numbered? Does Luka D ... Show More
2h 43m
Mar 2025
Record Breaking Sale For Celtics, Ranking The 11 Best Rebuilding Teams, East Seeding Battles
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the significance of the Celtics’ largest team sale in North American sports history and what this means for Boston going forward. Then, the guys discuss the Clippers streaking at the right time, some potent ... Show More
1h 2m
May 2024
Why the Magic Are Actually Ahead of Schedule and a Knicks-Pacers Preview. Plus, Can Anthony Edwards Be the Best Player in the NBA? | Real Ones
Logan, Raja, and Howard discuss the somewhat anticlimactic Game 7 between Orlando and Cleveland, what the series highlighted about both teams, and how the Magic can take the next step (1:03). Next, they preview the upcoming Knicks-Pacers matchup and what each team needs to do to ... Show More
1h 17m
Apr 2025
Warriors defeat Grizzlies, Celtics vs Magic, Would Travis Hunter quit football if he can't play offense & defense?
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL(00:00) Warriors defeat Grizzlies / Playoff Jimmy Butler / Trae Young (21:29) Travis Hunter has strong opinions about playing both sides of the ball in the NFL(33:10) Celtics have any reason to be concerne ... Show More
1h 34m
Feb 2025
Luka VS. Mavs Reaction, Nightmare For 76ers & Suns, History In Detroit
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk Luka’s first matchup against the Mavs as a Laker, the 76ers’ season continuing to go downhill, why the future is a concern for the Suns, a historic turnaround for Detroit, a wild comeback for Minnesota over ... Show More
54m 14s
Mar 2025
Denver A Threat To Boston? Cavs Are For Real
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the Nuggets & Celtics big matchup, why Denver is not as much ofa threat to Boston this year, the Cavs’ huge win over Boston, if Cleveland can take Celtics in the playoffs, the impact of Jalen Suggs’ injury ... Show More
1h 3m
Sep 2024
Early Western Conference Tiers
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down the Western Conference into tiers of title favorites, contenders, playoff teams, lottery teams and tankers. LINK FOR LIVE SHOW: hoopcollective.eventbrite.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ... Show More
1h 11m
Mar 2025
SGA vs. Jokic, Celts-Lakers, and the State of NBA Media With Ryen Russillo and Bryan Curtis
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the Thunder's 127-103 win over the Nuggets on Sunday, OKC's improvement from last season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's incredible statistical season (2:06), Saturday's big Lakers-Celtics showdown, LeBron's late-game inj ... Show More
2h 10m