Hoopatheticals

Thom and Jez round out a great NBA post-season with takes so hot you'll need cold water, a bath and a sick day.Did Wemby have the greatest playoff Debut ever? Should the Knicks sell high? and what is going on with Giannis, and which trade do these Bucks fans like?Chapters00:00 What's Up?01:22 Greatest Playoff Debut Ever From Wemby?06:14 NBA Finals: Did They Deliver?07:31 The East vs. West Narrative after a Knicks Win10:23 Spurs and D'Aaron Fox: Buy or Sell?11:43 Receipt Check: Predictions and Outcomes13:54 Big Winner from the Finals: Atlanta Hawks15:01 NBA Conspiracies: The Knicks' Inevitable Win19:07 Back-to-Back Finals: An Impossible Challenge21:17 Worst Fake: Knicks' Future Prospects24:00 Should the Knicks Sell High on Their Core?26:56 Hear the Deer: Bucks Draft Conspiracy31:27 Giannis Trades: Orlando Magic33:27 Giannis Trades: Boston Celtics35:28 Giannis Trade: Miami Heat37:49 Rhyme Out: NBA Villains and Cultural Reflections43:37 Celebrating the Knicks and Rhyme Out Poetry46:33 Agent Cody Bank: NBA Player Representation

Chapters00:00 Introduction + New Intro!01:06 NBA Heat Check: Current Trends04:09 Deandre Ayton and the Lakers06:23 The Miami Heat's Resurgence08:43 Spurs vs. OKC: Rising Stars11:10 Most Controversial NBA Season Ever??15:00 Worst Fake: James Harden Championship? Hornets Have a Post-Season Sting?23:57 Hear the Deer: Bucks Segment27:17 Doc Rivers and the Bucks' Future30:03 The Script of Doc Rivers' Tenure31:27 Conspiracy Theories and Team Dynamics32:06 Giannis Trade Rumors: A New Reality34:16 Coaching Challenges and Player Development36:53 Comparing Team Chemistry: Bucks vs. Spurs39:09 Giannis' Role and Team Strategy39:40 Will Giannis Leave Even if Doc Does?40:51 The Future of Giannis: Trade or Stay?41:53 NBA Poetry Segment: Rhyme Out47:41 Agent Cody Bank: Career Moves for PlayersNew intro, Worse Bucks!Join Jez and Thom as we break down the final 20 games of the NBA season. Will Giannis stay? Will Doc go? And is Lamelo in peak form?

Chapters00:00 Cold Open + Intro01:21 NBA Stocks: Are the Raptors Legit?04:12 Detroit vs Celtics: Who Will Make the Finals?08:25 Are the Clippers Actually Good?10:32 Who's Scarier: Portland, Warriors, Clippers?12:21 Aaron Gordon & the Nuggets15:32 Worst Fake: Clippers Are Championship Bound19:02 Worst Fake: Hawks to Make the Playoffs21:56 Bucks Chat22:29 Bucks Chat: Is this Doc's Last Season as an NBA Coach28:06 The Big Giannis Chat35:30 Is Giannis Done for the Season?41:07 Rhyme Out: KPJ43:41 Rhyme Out: Deandre Ayton45:39 Agent Cody Bank: Aaron Gordon + Cole AnthonyIn this episode of Hoopatheticals, hosts Thom and Jez dive into the latest happenings in the NBA, discussing team performances, player stocks, and trade rumors. They analyze the surprising success of the Raptors and Pistons, debate the potential of the Clippers and Hawks, and reflect on the struggles of the Bucks and Yanis Antetokounmpo. The conversation also touches on the importance of leadership and team dynamics, culminating in a fun segment of basketball poetry and a mock agent pitch for players.

Apologies, the first 16 mins had tech issues, so we went a bit old school. To make it up we made the episode almost an hour long.In this episode of Hypotheticals, the hosts dive into the current state of the NBA, discussing the struggles of the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Milwaukee Bucks' performance, and the rise of the Oklahoma City Thunder. They also explore the chaos surrounding the Los Angeles Clippers and the uncertain future of Giannis Antetokounmpo. The significance of the NBA Cup is debated, and the episode features a unique segment on NBA poetry, concluding with Agent Cody Bank; a fun pitch for players in the league.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Conversation01:37 Heat Check: Dallas Mavs are Good??03:49 Lakers Haters Nightmare Fuel: The Lakers are Good!05:52 Spurs Good WITHOUT Wemby08:23 Is OKC the New '15/'16 Golden State Warriors10:35 Timberwolves Cold Start12:46 Are the Clippers the Worst Team Ever with 5 HOF Players?15:37 Cleveland Cavaliers' Struggles17:49 Milwaukee Bucks' Downward Spiral19:08 Bucks 1 Month Ago (5th seed) vs Now (10th Seed)21:28 Analyzing Player Performances and Coaching Decisions24:10 Giannis Antetokounmpo's Future with the Bucks27:11 Trade Rumors and Team Dynamics29:55 Conspiracy Theories Surrounding Giannis' Future38:38 Trade Talks and Team Dynamics42:47 Worst Fake: Unscripted Basketball Opinions43:36 Letting CP3 Go was the Best Thing for the Clippers' Season46:10 Why the Raptors are the Dark Horse in the East50:04 Rhyme Out: Poetry in the NBA54:37 Agent Cody Bank: Pitching Players for Contracts

Is Wemby already better than Wilt Chamberlain, but without the off-court shenanigans? Are the Antetokounmpo brothers like infinity stones making Giannis stronger? And what does Luka averaging 40+ points tell us about the Laker's season?Chapters00:00 NBA Season Kickoff Excitement01:23 Best Opening Week in NBA History?02:36 Luka and the Lakers Early Season04:25 Is Wemby Already Wilt?06:02 Wemby vs. Wilt: A New Era?07:56 Is Embiid Washed?09:32 New Antetokounmpo Brother Added to Milwaukee10:22 Will we have a New NBA MVP this Season?12:19 Netflix's Starting Five: Evaluating Durant, Harden, SGA, Hali & Jaylen Brown20:44 Bucks Chat: Giannis and Role Players24:54 Emerging Talent in the Bucks' Roster32:37 NBA Conspiracies and Off-Court Shenanigans: Betting Scandal37:24 Rhyme Out: NBA Poetry Segment43:00 Agent Cody Banks: Securing the Bag for Players

What should Ben Simmons do now that his career in the NBA appears to be winding down? Well luckily, we have pulled together a list of his most likely next career moves in our segment Shots Fired.We also chat about the Milwaukee Bucks and Euroleague/ Eurobasket, the Kawhi situation and why it is the most Clippers thing ever, and a poem for Josh Giddey. Plus we have some crazy new visual effects!Chapters00:00 Introduction and Banter01:39 Segment: Shots Fired - Ben Simmons' Most Likely Next Career Moves07:07 Worst Fake - Ben Simmons is the Best Aussie NBA Player Ever?10:17 Worst Fake: Giannis' Potential West Coast Landing Spot12:34 Introduction and NBA Predictions14:24 NBA Conspiracies: The Kawhi Situation17:14 The Clippers' Controversy and League Implications22:31 Bucks Chat: Team Updates and Performances24:08 Roster Decisions: Thanasis vs. Ajax28:08 Khris Middleton's Return to Milwaukee 1st Game of the Season29:20 Rhyme Out: Josh Giddey35:40 Agent Cody Bank: Representing NBA Players40:25 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

Who wins in a 1v1: Thanasis or Bronny?Was keeping Doc Rivers the biggest non-move of the offseason?And IS LUKA JACKED NOW!?In this episode of Hoopatheticals, hosts Jez and Thom dive into the latest NBA off-season drama, discussing trades, player performances, and team strategies. They conduct heat checks on various teams, analyze the worst off-season moves, and even engage in a fun segment called 'Rhyme Out' where they share poetic takes on the league. The conversation culminates in a detailed Bucks chat, reflecting on the team's off-season decisions and future prospects, while also promoting players in a segment called 'Agent Cody Banks.'Chapters00:00 Introduction and Off-Season Anticipation01:06 Heat Check: Not Having Cash at a Cash Only Bar05:23 Heat Check: NBA Off-Season Moves - Warriors07:30 Heat Check: Jordan Clarkson to the Knicks09:18 Heat Check: Men's Health Luka Vs Off-Season Ben Simmons11:06 Heat Check: Duncan Robinson to the Pistons13:00 Heat Check: KD to the Rockets14:52 Heat Check: Should the Bucks Trade for Zion?16:56 Shots Fired: 1st Team All "Worst Off-Season Moves"17:31 Bradley Beal and the Retiree Clippers19:14 Malik Beasley20:25 CP320:55 Deandre Ayton23:29 Alexander-Walker Leaves the Wolves25:33 Sandro Alert!26:58 Rhyme Out: Championship Edition33:02 Bucks Chat: Evaluating the Team's Off-Season35:25 The Dame Era as a Bucks Fan39:25 Biggest Non-Move: NOT Firing Doc Rivers42:53 Giannis to Point Guard Rumour44:22 Thanasis to Return?!44:42 Rapid Fire: Trade Rumors and Player Prospects45:39 Josh Giddey to the Bucks?46:41 Agent Cody Bank: Lebron & Bradley Beal50:31 Thanasis vs Bronny 1v1. Who you got?51:17 Final Thoughts

Will there be a new NBA champion this year? Or will the Celts infuriate every other fan base again by going back to back?In this episode, hosts Jez and Thom dive into the current state of the NBA (and NBL Finals), discussing playoff predictions, player performances, and team strategies. They analyze various teams, including the Lakers, Celtics, Knicks, and Cavs, while also exploring the concept of 'herky jerky' players and their impact on the game. The conversation culminates in a segment called 'Shots Fired,' where they define and discuss 'empty calorie' players in the league. In this episode, the hosts delve into the current state of various NBA teams, focusing on the Wizards' lack of direction, the empty-calorie performances of players like Walker Kessler and Trae Young, and the struggles of Zach Lavine and the Kings. They also highlight Tyrese Maxey as a bright spot for the 76ers and discuss Scotty Barnes' potential amidst the Raptors' identity crisis. The conversation takes a creative turn with a segment called 'Rhyme Out,' where the hosts share poetry related to the NBA, before concluding with a discussion on the future of the Sixers and the legacy of Joel Embiid. In this conversation, the hosts discuss the current state of the NBA, focusing on coaching changes, team dynamics, and playoff prospects for the Milwaukee Bucks. They analyze player performances, defensive strategies, and offensive issues, while also considering ideal playoff matchups. The segment concludes with a fun 'Agent Cody Banks' game where they pitch obscure NBA players.Chapters00:00 NBA and NBL Finals: Dellevedova Check-In02:19 Bank Shot: NBA Stocks and Player Performances04:43 Lakers: Buying or Selling Stocks?07:43 Celtics: Analyzing Their Playoff Potential12:46 Knicks: Selling Stocks on a Troubled Team14:43 Cavs: Holding Steady on Playoff Prospects20:08 Herky Jerky Players: The New NBA Trend22:57 Shots Fired: First Team All Empty Calories23:57 The State of the Wizards and NBA Teams27:00 Empty Calories: Walker Kessler and Trae Young30:40 The Struggles of Zach Lavine and the Bulls35:09 Tyrese Maxey: A Bright Spot in a Dismal Team39:30 Scotty Barnes and the Raptors' Identity Crisis40:07 Rhyme Out: Poetry in the NBA46:20 The Future of the Sixers and Embiid's Legacy46:56 Coaching Changes and Team Dynamics49:07 Bucks Chat: Playoff Prospects51:42 Player Performances and Positives54:04 Defensive Strategies and Concerns55:43 Offensive Issues and Coaching Styles - JJ Reddick vs Doc Rivers01:00:05 Ideal Playoff Matchups01:03:37 Agent Cody Bank: Get your Player the Bag!

In this emergency podcast, hosts Jez and Thom discuss the monumental trade involving Luka Doincic and Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks, analyzing its implications for the Lakers, Mavericks, and the NBA as a whole. They delve into the disappointment surrounding the Lakers' performance, the potential conspiracy theories behind the trade, and the future of LeBron James and Luka Doncic. The conversation also touches on the winners and losers of the trade, with a focus on how it could reshape the league's landscape and impact player legacies. Chapters: 0:00 Instant Thoughts on the Trade 3:25 Is this the biggest trade in NBA history? 4:45 Evaluating the Laker’s side of the Trade 7:39 Biggest Winner of the Trade: Bronny 8:13 How will we Remember the AD & Lebron Lakers 10:40 Evaluating the Dallas Maverick’s Side of the Trade 13:10 Conspiracy Zone: Why Wasn’t Luka Shopped Around? 14:55 Conspiracy #2: Adam Silver Made the Trade 17:39 Conspiracy #3: Lebron to Dallas this Off-Season 20:20 Conspiracy #4: Eyes on All-Star Weekend 21:17 Worst Fake: Why this was Good for Dallas 25:19 How does this Affect Lebron’s Legacy?

Happy New Year, and happy NBA Cup to you all. In this episode, Thom and Jez look at the biggest stories from the last few weeks, before breaking down how they would fix then NBA. In this episode of Hoopatheticals, hosts Jez FM and Thom Nixon dive into the latest happenings in the NBA, discussing team performances, player evaluations, and the overall state of the league. They explore the OKC Thunder's recent success, the NBA Cup's impact, and the potential of players like Gary Trent Jr. The conversation also touches on the stock market of NBA teams, where they buy and sell stocks based on team performances, and conclude with a segment on necessary changes in the NBA to improve the viewing experience. In this engaging conversation, the hosts delve into various aspects of the NBA, including the disparity between broadcast time and actual game play, the complexities of the block charge review process, and the impact of technical fouls on game flow. They also discuss the amateurish moments that detract from the professional image of the league, the ongoing issue of load management among players, and the need for a revamp of the All-Star game format. The discussion transitions into a segment called 'Worst Fake,' where they analyze the potential future of players like Joel Embiid, and whether the Clippers could be championship contenders. The episode concludes with a light-hearted poetry segment and a humorous take on player contracts. Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Hoopatheticals 03:01 Heat Check on NBA Teams 05:56 NBA Cup Insights 08:58 OKC and Bucks Analysis 12:06 Gary Trent Jr. Discussion 15:00 Bank Shot: NBA Stock Exchange 18:03 Shots Fired: NBA Changes Needed 34:14 Broadcast vs. Game Time Analysis 35:33 The Block Charge Review Conundrum 39:10 Technical Fouls and Game Flow 41:22 Amateurish Moments in Professional Basketball 42:27 Load Management and Player Commitment 45:00 The All-Star Game: A Call for Change 48:05 Worst Fake: The New Paul George 52:15 Clippers: A Championship Contender? 55:14 Rhyme Out: NBA Poetry Corner 01:02:03 Agent Cody Bank: Getting the Bag for Players If you want to reach out its our show name at gmail.com

Time to get the tinfoil hats out, because are some members of the Milwaukee Bucks really playing 5-D Chess with this season by starting 4-8? Welcome back to the only NBA related podcast that uses as many title animations as it does minutes preparing! In this episode of Hoopatheticals, hosts Jez and Thom return after a break to share personal updates, including Thom's new daughter and Jez's recent travels. They dive into NBA discussions, focusing on teams that have overperformed early in the season, and engage in a segment called 'Worst Fake' where they present hot takes about the Bucks and other teams. The conversation shifts to the Bucks' current struggles, analyzing player performances, particularly Bobby Portis and Pat Connaton, and exploring conspiracy theories about player minutes. The episode wraps up with reflections on the Bucks' future prospects. In this conversation, Thom and Jez delve into the current state of the Milwaukee Bucks, analyzing player performances, coaching strategies, and the dynamics between star players Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard. They express concerns about the team's heart and organization, while also discussing the potential for the season ahead. The conversation culminates in a fun segment where they represent obscure NBA players, showcasing their unique characteristics and contributions to the game. Time to get the tinfoil hats out, because are some members of the Milwaukee Bucks really playing 5-D Chess with this season by starting 4-8? Welcome back to the only NBA related podcast that uses as many title animations as it does minutes preparing! In this episode of Hoopatheticals, hosts Jez and Thom return after a break to share personal updates, including Thom's new daughter and Jez's recent travels. They dive into NBA discussions, focusing on teams that have overperformed early in the season, and engage in a segment called 'Worst Fake' where they present hot takes about the Bucks and other teams. The conversation shifts to the Bucks' current struggles, analyzing player performances, particularly Bobby Portis and Pat Connaton, and exploring conspiracy theories about player minutes. The episode wraps up with reflections on the Bucks' future prospects. In this conversation, Thom and Jez delve into the current state of the Milwaukee Bucks, analyzing player performances, coaching strategies, and the dynamics between star players Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard. They express concerns about the team's heart and organization, while also discussing the potential for the season ahead. The conversation culminates in a fun segment where they represent obscure NBA players, showcasing their unique characteristics and contributions to the game. Chapters 00:00 Welcome Back and Personal Updates 03:14 Shots Fired: Teams to Distrust Early Success 13:27 Worst Fake: Coach Bud and more 19:12 Bucks Chat: Analyzing the Current Season 22:05 A Poem for Bobby Portis 24:11 Conspiracy Theory: Pat Connaughton's Minutes 26:44 Bucks Performance Analysis 31:56 Conspiracy Theory: Doc Rivers and Dave Jaeger37:30 Dame and Giannis: A Complex Relationship 41:36 Season Predictions and Fan Loyalty 53:06 Agent Cody Banks: Player Representation 37:01 Dame and Giannis: A Complex Relationship 41:36 Season Predictions and Fan Loyalty 53:06 Agent Cody Banks: Player Representation

Free Agent Lebron James... where is he going and why will it be the Lakers? In this episode of Who Patheticals, Jez and Thom discuss the NBA playoffs and share their thoughts on the Eastern and Western Conference Finals. They express their disappointment with the Eastern Conference, which has been plagued by injuries and lackluster performances. They also discuss the potential of the Dallas Mavericks and the struggles of Rudy Gobert. The hosts engage in a fun segment called 'Worst Fake,' where they argue for unexpected scenarios involving LeBron James and the New York Knicks. Overall, they provide entertaining and insightful commentary on the current state of the NBA playoffs. In this conversation, Thom and Jez discuss potential destinations for LeBron James, the future of the Milwaukee Bucks, and play a game of 'Agent Cody Banks' where they act as agents for obscure players. They also share their final thoughts and answer a rapid-fire question. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Discussion of Eastern Conference Playoffs 06:49 Discussion of the Dallas Mavericks 13:28 Critique of Rudy Gobert's Performance 19:07 Worst Fake Segment 24:34 Discussion of LeBron James' Impact on the Lakers 25:06 LeBron James' Potential Destinations 29:10 The Future of the Milwaukee Bucks 34:09 Agent Cody Banks: Obscure Players Edition 40:43 Would you rather Bowl someone Middle-Stump, or be Hot from Behind the Arc?