Tim Bontemps

Mentioned in 13 analyzed podcast episodes across 3 shows

Appears On

Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective First Take First Things First

Episode Appearances

Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · May 20, 2026

Knicks Historic Comeback Reaction + How Can OKC Recover vs. Spurs? & Kidd Out In Dallas

“Co-host reporting live from Madison Square Garden on Knicks-Cavaliers Game 1 overtime comeback”

Eastern Conference Finals Game 1 Knicks vs Cavaliers ComebackWestern Conference Finals Game 1 Spurs vs Thunder UpsetVictor Wembanyama Defensive Impact and Versatility

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Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · May 19, 2026

EMERGENCY REACTION: Wembanyama’s HUGE Statement in Instant Classic Game 1

“Guest analyst discussing the Spurs-Thunder playoff game and providing detailed game breakdown and statistics”

Victor Wembanyama's playoff performance and dominanceWestern Conference Finals Game 1 analysisShai Gilgeous-Alexander's inconsistent shooting and clutch moments

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Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · May 18, 2026

Donovan Mitchell’s Career Moment + Full Conference Finals Previews & SGA’s Historic MVP

“Co-host reporting from New York City on Eastern Conference Finals and conducting MVP interviews”

Donovan Mitchell's playoff performance and career trajectoryPistons roster construction and secondary scoring limitationsCade Cunningham's playoff performance and defensive assignments

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Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · May 15, 2026

Major Conference Semifinal Controversy + Previewing Two Massive Game 6’s

“Reporting from NBA Draft Combine in Chicago; discussing draft lottery reform and player evaluations”

NBA Officiating Controversies and Last-Two-Minute ReportsPlayoff Elimination Game Strategy and Coaching AdjustmentsYoung Player Contract Negotiations and Playoff Performance

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Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · May 13, 2026

Statement Game from Wemby + Did Mitchell Save Cavs Season? & Big Changes Coming for 76ers & Lakers

“Co-host covering draft combine and providing analysis of Spurs, Cavaliers, and 76ers playoff performance”

NBA Playoff Performance AnalysisExecutive Decision-Making and TenureSalary Cap Management and Free Agency

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Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · Apr 15, 2026

Controversial & Chaotic Play-In Games - The Full LaMelo Experience

“Co-host providing analysis from New York City; covering Hornets-Heat game details”

NBA Play-In Tournament Format and RulesLaMelo Ball Flagrant Foul ControversyBam Adebayo Injury Impact on Miami Heat

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First Take · Apr 13, 2026

Hour 1: How Costly is the Spurs Loss to the Nuggets?

“Conducted exit interview with Giannis Antetokounmpo after Bucks' final game”

NBA Playoff Seeding StrategyPlayer Health Management and RestStar Player Free Agency Dynamics

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Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · Apr 13, 2026

Shocking Upsets Change Playoff Seeding + An Interesting Message From Giannis

“Co-host reporting from Philadelphia 76ers arena on final regular season game and playoff implications”

NBA Playoff Seeding Strategy and TankingDenver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves First Round MatchupSan Antonio Spurs Playoff Path Complications

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Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · Apr 8, 2026

Bulls Finally Moving In Right Direction + Playoff Seeding Battles You Need To Watch

“Co-host providing analysis on front office decisions, playoff seeding, and team strategies”

NBA Front Office Restructuring and Executive AccountabilityPlayoff Seeding Strategy and Matchup ManipulationInjury Impact on Championship Contention Windows

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First Things First · Apr 3, 2026

Thunder beat Lakers, Luka Doncic suffers hamstring injury, Brou’s MVP Ballot, Title Pie

“ESPN reporter whose MVP straw poll showed SGA with overwhelming first-place votes and Wembanyama with only eight votes”

Luka Doncic hamstring injury and Lakers playoff viabilitySGA MVP candidacy and statistical dominanceLakers defensive matchup problems against athletic teams

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Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · Apr 1, 2026

Coaches Frustrated With SGA + Mark Cuban’s Biggest Regret In Dallas + LeBron’s Future

“Co-host of Hoop Collective; co-authored LeBron free agency story with Dave McMenamin”

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander foul-drawing techniques and arm-bar legalityNBA officiating standards and consistency across elite scorersMark Cuban's regrets selling Dallas Mavericks and loss of basketball control

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Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · Mar 25, 2026

Giannis & Bucks At Odds Again & Wemby Makes Claim For MVP + Evaluating Tatum

“Co-host; reported on Jason Tatum's recovery and Jalen Williams' return”

Giannis Antetokounmpo contract extension and trade negotiationsNBA Players Union enforcement of participation policiesGames-played thresholds for postseason awards eligibility

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Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · Mar 11, 2026

EMERGENCY POD: Bam Adebayo Scores 83 points!! Passing Kobe for 2nd-Most in NBA History

“Co-host who was in Oklahoma City covering Thunder game, joined podcast remotely to discuss Bam's 83-point performance”

NBA Scoring Records and Historical ContextStat-Chasing and Game Integrity in Regular SeasonTanking Strategies and Draft Positioning

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