Agu & Andre: Hoop Truthers

Goooooood Mornin' Hoop Truthers! After an extended hiatus, we are back with a brand spankin' new episode. The NBA's PLay-In Tournament is currently under way, but 6 of the 8 first round playoff series' have already been decided. Who wins? Which matchups are the best? For our money...it's Clips v Suns. Russ vs KD! Oh, and other important players. Tune in now or you'll get so sleepy rn I promise

The NBA Trade Deadline never disappoints baybee! Kyrie Irving asked for a trade on Friday and by Sunday he has been moved to the Dallas Mavericks. - How do Luka and Kyrie co-exist? - How do the Nets look with these new pieces? We discuss these questions plus a whole slew of other trade rumors around the association. Deadline day is Thursday, buckle up!

We got another team-centric episode this week! We brought CT (@CTFazio24 on Twitter) into the Circle of Trust to discuss all things Nuggets. Some of the bigger topics include: - Jamal Murray and MPJ returns - New wing rotation - Potential playoff matchups - Bones Hyland on his way out(??) And much more! Tap in

The Indiana Pacers have been one of the harder teams to define this NBA season. Their young core of Tyrese Haliburton and Benedict Mathurin would suggest a full-on rebuild. The presence of Buddy Hield and Myles Turner points towards a team looking to make the playoffs. As the Pacers currently stand, they are somewhere in the middle. Having lost 7 straight games, they are 9th place in the Eastern Conference, vying for a Play-In Spot. Where do the Pacers go from here? Do they flip their veterans at the deadline and embrace the fall into the cellar? Do they pool assets to bring in some win-now players and solidify that playoff spot? To help us answer those questions and much more, we bring Kory Waldron (@KWalHoops on Twitter) into the Circle Of Trust. We discuss the play of many of the Pacers, their futures with the team, and much more in this Indiana-centric episode. The Hoop Truthers close the pod with some thoughts on the Memphis v. Shannon Sharpe kerfuffle, as well as news that The Bucks are expecting their stars back soon. Open your third eye and tap-in!

Welcome back to the Circle of Trust! The Hoop Truthers convened to discuss three big topics: - Myles Turner and Jordan Clarkson have reportedly turned down long-term extensions from there respective teams - KJ Martin and Shaedon Sharpe are our first two contestants for the 2023 Dunk Contest - LeBron talks with The Athletic, seems frustrated by Lakers' reluctance to trade First Rounders We also cover Donovan Mitchell's 71 points, Injury Reports around the league, and more! Open your third eye and tap in!

We baq, you already know. We convene today to discuss a variety of things, starting with Cade Cunningham's season ending surgery (the Pistons want Wemby bad). Shams' new trade piece on The Athletic has a few good nuggets of info and we discuss them at lenght. In 'real basketball' discussions we discuss the Western Conference leading Pelicans and their ascension before switching gears and talking about the disappointing Hawks. Tap in broder

December 15th is the unofficial annual kickstarter to trades in the NBA. This is when anyone that was signed *without* bird rights during the off-season is eligible to be traded. Front offices often wait until this date so there are more options to trade for + salary matching purposes. But...it might start early this year. The rumors have started way early and we've even had some reports of multi-team trades falling apart at the last minute. The Hoop Truthers discuss the rumors that are out there, whether we agree with them or not, and then play with some potential destinations for the players mentioned. Also! We're 15ish games into the season. How are the standings looking? Any surprises? Disappointments? Tap in now or Giannis sees you as a ladder next time you're at a game.

A midweek episode that was definitely super planned. Agu & Andre briefly touch on the hellscape that is the Brooklyn Nets and hop on right over to actual basketball talk. The Blazers are fun! The Warriors are underachieving! The Rockets are so frustrating! The bois touch on those three teams more heavily but sprinkle in thoughts about many more teams as we are just 7ish games into the season. Tap in now or be doomed n stuff like that.

The Blazers are 4-0? The Magic are 0-4? It's been a high octane first week of the NBA and the Hoop Truther Bois discussed all of it. Plus the Lakers desperate need for a trade, and the Bucks are looking at Jae Crowder. Tap in baybee!

The Hoop Truthers are finally reunited now that Dre has his Wifi back on (shame on you, hurricane)! The bois come together to discuss their Western Conference Standings projections. Any recent news related to West teams will be covered as they come up in the discussion (such as the Warriors drama + extensions). Tap in now!

The season is so close guys. Preseason is fully underway and undercooked takes are flowing in. We are one week from the season premiere. Dre was unable to join for this episode so we brought Spencer Michaelis into the Circle of Trust to discuss the Milwaukee Bucks with a hometown friend. We discuss: - Starters, Bench, Fringe rotations guys - State of the Eastern Conference in comparison to the Bucks - Rumored and potential moves on the horizon And much more! Tap in to hear more about the eventual 2023 NBA Champions, no homerism :)

Season is a-comin' folks! The Hoop Truthers convened for a September episode to discuss a mish-mosh of news as well as our projected standings of the Eastern Conference. Also, the Aces are championship! Becky Hammon revenge tour ended perfectly baybee! A'ja's year! Tap in.

Another crossover episode, baybee! The Hoopers Pod rejoins the Circle of Trust to discuss a more complex comparison that the original prompt suggests. We're weighing everything: - Rings vs MVPs? - All Time Offense vs All Time Defense?  - Reebok vs Li-Ning? (kidding...unless...) Seriously though, this is more of an exercise and a celebration of both of these legends careers. No slander, no disparagement here. Open your third eye and tap in brethren! 

Welcome to the NBA DEAD ZONE. Summer League has concluded. Free agency was killed by the trade machine, yet the trade winds have died down. If you're fiendin' for hoops, the W is post-all star and primed for the stretch run. But if you're fiendin' for NBA content, you're in the deadzone. Fear Not! Agu & Andre are here with another episode discussing all this...nothingness. The Hoop Truthers go back and forth on their favorite players/moments/games of summer league to start it off (shout out JDub). Along the way we cover the now improbability of a KD trade (and why), DeAndre Ayton's happy(?) reunion with the Suns, and explore the dos and donts of a Donovan Mitchell trade.  We make a whole lot about nothin' in this episode, so open your third eye and tap in! 

Sound the alarms. Kevin Durant has asked for a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. As of the publishing of this episode, the trade has not happened yet. But it is (probably) coming. And we discuss some of the best fits and what a deal may look like. We also cover the MASSIVE Rudy Gobert trade to Minny. Is it an overpay? Does it matter if the fit is perfect? And of course, we recap pretty much every free agency signing and other trade that has happened so far. Open your 3rd eye and tap in! Rudy Gobert Trade: 1:10:00 KD Asks Out: 1:20:00

It's Draft week baybeeeeee! We've been taking a look at some of the best guards, wings, and bigs available in this draft for the past few episodes, but it's time to amp it up. 30 picks, 30 prospects talked about. Any reason can be had for making a pick, even if it's just because you wanted a reason to talk about a certain prospect on your board. The only goal was to cover 30 picks to talk about 30 different prospects. Kevoo (@EasymoneyKev7) and Beyond the Rk (@beyondtheRK) joined us for the ride, you should too!

Pre Game 5 content for ya! Raz and Shawn of the Draft Szn Pod and Youtube channel join the Circle of Trust this week to discuss the NBA Finals so far, but especially the best wings in the NBA Draft. AJ Griffin, Benedict Mathurin, Jeremy Sochan and many more discussed. Hot Goss to wrap up the episode including Kenny Atkinson joining the Hornets. Open your third eye and tap in baybee! q

Good Morning Hoop Truthers, we trust you are well. Joining us this week is THE BOI Kevo (@EasymoneyKev7 on Twitter)!! We are through 2 games in the NBA Finals and...have had 2 more blowouts. Sigh. We're hoping the series and games get tighter as we go, and we discuss some of the adjustments we already have seen. Additionally, we discuss some of the best guard options in the upcoming NBA Draft (and more draft content coming in future eps!). PLUS: we finally have some hot goss regarding trade rumors, coaching vacancies, and more. Open your third eye and tap in brodies!

Welcome back fellow Hoop Truthers. This week's episode recaps the Conference Finals so far, and a touch on the losers in the semis. Afterwards, the NBA Draft Lottery! The NBA summer is already a joy and it will only continue, open your third eye and tap in!

The anxiety is already killing me. Two Game 7s today (when this releases). Bucks want to make this as difficult as possible, and I will be in the corner of my room watching. In the meantime...here's a fresh new ep! The GOAT Jordan Ligons (of Spinsters, The Buckets Five, and MORE) joins the Hoop Truther Circle of Trust to discuss the opening week of the W and why we should be glued to the screen this season. We then discuss the continuing second round as well as the series' that have already concluded. Open your third eye and tap in!!

This week the Hoop Truthers do a quick recap of the First Round and lead into their predictions for Round 2. Unfortunately injuries have rocked at least one series in the second round, and we discuss their impact. Beyond that, listen to Dre smoke that Utah pack and more! Open your third eye and tap in

We're about midway through the First Round of the NBA Playoffs and we have seen a lot. We've had series that we thought would be sweeps be tied 2-2, and series we thought to be blockbusters start off 3-0 (lol Nets). The Hoop Truthers come through this week to discuss the First Round so far, the awards announced, and the coaching opening in Charlotte. Open your third eye and check it out!!

THE PLAYOFFS ARE HEEEEERE. Joining the Hoop Truthers this week is Fresh X and East Side Johnny of The Hoopers Pod. At the recording of the pod, most of the Game 1s of each First Round matchup have been played. We react to those games, as well as predict how each series will go. Open your third eye and TAP IN!

The NBA Playoffs are finally here!! The Hoop Truthers welcomed Jordan (@jaywop6 on Twitter) into the Circle of Trust to sip and debate a little. We go through DPOY, 6MOY, ROY and MVP. Did we choose your favorite? Threaten us on twitter if not! We wrap up with some discussion regarding this week's play-in games and the finally set playoff matchups. Open your third eye and hit play!

The Hoop Truthers welcome a new member to the Circle of Trust this week in Pat Benson of Sports Illustrated's All Hawks! We discuss the Atlanta Hawks season and why it is not necessarily a disappointment despite making it to the ECF last season. We also talk about John Collins' perceived displeasure with his role, Onyeka Okomgwu's continued ascension, and more. Further in the pod we each provide our top 3 for Most Improved Player and Coach of the Year (and of course, our reasonings for each pick). Tune in to see if we snubbed your favorite player or are the best analysts you've ever listened to!

Another poooood! Dre and Agu dive into another eventful NBA week starting off with LeBron breaking some scrub's #2 scoring record. The Hoop Truthers go on to rank the top 10 Rookies in what continues to be a wonderful 2021 class. PLUS: - Game/Team of the Week - Steph's injury spelling trouble for the Warriors? - Plug Zone, Terrance Mann disses Utah and MORE

The HOOOOOP Truthers discuss the Kyrie Irving situation (with two perspectives) this week. Additionally, Draymond Green and Brook Lopez are back defending for their respective contenders, rumors out of Washington, and much more!

Miscellaneous episode! The Hoop Truthers open up with an NBA non-mystery, which fans are sending their players death threats? If you answered Lakers, good job! Also: Ben Simmons is filing a grievance against the Sixers...you should keep your eyes glued to TNT on March 10th for the Nets v Sixers game. ALSO in this ep: - Game/Team of the Week - How the standings are shaping up and who is forreal in the playoffs - Plug Zone!!

We're back baybee! The Hoop Truthers reconvene for some quick thoughts on All-Star Weekend (big oof for you dunk enthusiasts), and to call ourselves out for some of the initial takes made with the Harden fit in Philly. PLUS: - Injury Report (Good News/Bad News) - Game/Team of the Week - And a Final Thoughts conclusion where Dre brings the spice to a 75th Anniversary Team take

EPISODE ONE BAYBEEEEEEE The Hoop Truthers are joined by one of the best in the biz in Mark Schindler. They discuss the Kings and Pacers blockbuster trade after each team has had a few games under their belt. ALSO: - Other trade analyis - Team/Game of the Week - Plug Zone and MUCH MORE!!!

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A looooong episode for you folks today! Agu (@_gucifer) and Nick Andre (@NickAndreATR) went marathon style to deliver all the trade goods. Several rumors in the past couple days, y'al think Caris Levert is worth 2 firsts (lol)? Additionally we talk about the upcoming All-Star weekend: Starters announced (don't worry, we talk about Wiggins), Rising Stars format changed, and Cole Anthony in the Dunk Contest. We wrap the pod with power ranking 10 of the best bigs available at the deadline. Who's at the top? Tune in to find out!

A break from trade season. The G-League KING (undisputed btw) Dakota Schmidt (@Dakota_Schmidt) joins Agu (@_gucifer) to talk all things G-League. Dakota gives us the inside scoop on underrated players and coaches that we may see in the NBA in the near future. Additionally, the prospects of Scoot (SCOOOOOT) Henderson who was still 17 years old and dominating for the G-League Ignite at the time of the recording. Lastly, as H&S protocols have ravaged NBA rosters and forced them to call up G-Leaguers by the dozens we ask...how is this effecting the G-League as a whole. The min-episode is an absolute delight and make sure to follow Dakota for the legendary content he puts out next!

What a week in the NBA. And a weekend for the NFL...but that is not what this podcast is about. Agu (@_gucifer) and Nick Andre (@NickAndreATR) are back at it again tackling a couple of 'Most Wanteds'. Grayson Allen is on the Most Wanted list due to a foul that has caused Alex Caruso to get wrist injury. The bois dissect the foul, comments from both sides, and medias from the reaction. Jerami Grant is on the MW list because he just may be the best player available at the deadline. How we got to this point, what the rumors are pointing to, and potential destinations/packages are discussed at length. Fave Picks This Week: Jake Fischer on all things Jerami Grant Trades: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2952559-he-fits-everywhere-inside-the-market-for-nba-trade-deadlines-grand-prize Stephen Noh on 'Hidden Gem' Jarred Vanderbilt: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/hidden-gems-jarred-vanderbilt-is-the-disney-plus-version-of-dennis-rodman/1ks84hxifz3f11065vygo66gtz Spinsters Pod on the Extinction of the Eccentric Jersey w/ Alex Wong: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/who-killed-the-eccentric-jersey-with-alex-wong-the-stories/id1549716001?i=1000548220940 Kevin O'Conner 'The Void' Video on Russell Westbrook's fit (or lack thereof) with the Lakers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrRBV1j-Bio

Finally, a trade! Nick Andre (@NickAndreATR on Twitter) joins us as always to discuss all things trade: - The Cam Reddish trade between 'bitter' rivals - The trade landscape for all 30 teams Are the Pistons buyers or sellers? Which contenders should (and could) go all in? Tune in to find out ya scruffy fools

Detroit is kinda fun to watch right now! And they're doing it without star Jerami Grant, currently sidelined with a nasty sprain. That hasn't kept 'championship contenders' from inquiring about him, however. Your brave hosts discuss whether Detroit should entertain the possibility, who makes sense as a fit, and what potential deals look like. ALSO: - Fallout of KPJ and CWood outbursts in Houston - Injury Updates - Kyrie and Klay returns on the way!

Happy holidays you stinkers! NBG is back with a holiday-themed episode. Joining us as always is Nick Andre (that's @NickAndreATR on Twitter folks!) to discuss the litany of old-heads returning to the NBA on 10-day hardship deals, some injury updates, and Christmas wish lists for some of the more interesting teams in the NBA. Listen to it now or we'll go back in time and make sure you get coal this year!

Finally, we were getting a little bored there. The Pacers could very well be this year's Magic after reports say that they may be willing to move towards a full-scale rebuild. That means trading one and possibly all of Caris LeVert, Myles Turner, and Domantas Sabonis. All three players are expected to have serious interest on the trade market. Nick Andre (@NickAndreATR on Twitter) joins us as always to discuss the Pacers move as well as possible trade destinations for their stars. Additionally, we talk about Steph chasing the three point record as well as some injury updates.

We've got a miscellaneous episode! With nothing to be our main topic, I and Nick Andre (@NickAndreATR on Twitter) take a look at some plot lines across the league. We cover John Wall's desire to play again as well as the Rockets' current six game winning streak. Next up is our thoughts on the 73 point travesty the OKC Thunder gave up the other day. In brighter news is the return of Evan Mobley from injury, and whether or not the Cavs are legit or not. We wrap up with some random thoughts on Boogie/Wes Matthews in Milwaukee, and few more ranting minutes about what is happening in New Orleans. Listen now while it's still warm kiddos!

Waddup, we back. A couple days late, get over it. Nick Andre (@NickAndreATR on Twitter) joins us as always to dissect Knicks v Nets and Warriors v Suns. We also go into a little bit of a season review for each of those teams. PLUS injury updates on Coby White, Damian Lillard, Jalen Suggs, and Bam Adebayo. Listen to this episode 100X times so you're Spotify Wrapped next year is alllllllll us :)

When the NBA turns Wrestlemania. Beef Stew and LeBron James got into it for the melee of the season, and we break it down. As always, Nick Andre (@NickAndreATR on Twitter) joins us to dissect the fight, as well as grade the best rookies of the season so far. Jump in, or jump out.

The NBA's rule changes have clearly had an effect on the young 21-22 season. Offensive rating is down, as is scoring. How much of an effect is it having, though? Are struggling stars like James Harden & Trae Young be able to perform at high levels (yes)? Joining myself (@_gucifer) & Nick Andre (@NickAndreATR) for the first time, it is the nameless, faceless, Banksy of NBA Twitter: PD Web (@abovethebreak3)!!!! Join us on the NBA's rule changes but also a quick hiatus to speak on some upcoming prospects to keep any eye out for !

The NBA is finally fucking here. And we're starting the season off with another esteemed guest. Coming on NBG for the first time, make sure to check out Soul Revival 5 out November 3rd and everything else on his spotify, it's True God! Nick Andre (that's @NickAndreATR on Twitter if you were wondering) steers the ship for us as we hear about True God's introduction into music, the reasons behind his near-future retirement, and what we all thought about The Rock's verse. That plus live reactions to the Knicks v Celtics CLASSIC on day two of the NBA inside the episode! Listen or choke.

The San Antonio Spurs. The winningest franchise of the last couple decades. They've been in a strange headspace as an organization after the old guard retired, but they have a very solid roster on their hands. What's the direction though? Nick Andre (@nickandreATR on Twitter) joins us as always and Noah Magaro-George (N_Magaro on Twitter) hops in for the first time and schools us naive children. Last weekend before opening night, check it out!

NBA Season is 6 ******* days away. Our second episode of the week brings you a season preview on the Los Angeles Clippers. A team with championship expectations, but will be playing without their franchise star (if you don't know, google it, I look like bballref to you?) for a majority of the year. Joining us as always is Nick Andre (@NickAndreATR on Twitter) and for the second time is Jordan (@jaywop6 on Twitter) to talk about Paul George's lead responsibilities, Eric Bledsoe's fit with his new (but also old) team, plus much more on a team that went through a lowkey bench overhaul in the off-season. CHEEEEEEEEEEEEECK IT OUT (pls).

Crunch time baybee! The first of three pods coming at you this week, Shawn Coleman (@StatsSAC on Twitter) joins us to discuss the Memphis Grizzlies outlook in 2021-22. Can Ja take another step forward? Was Ziarie Williams the right pick in the draft? Can Steven Adams fit the system, and enhance himself at the same time? The answers to these click-baity questions and more in the ep, check it out!

Episode two of Team Previews baybee! The bois are taking a look at the Detroit Pistons roster and season preview this time. Join us (and extra special guest @omarisankofa of the Detroit Free Press!) as we discuss Cade Cunningham's ROY chances, Troy Weaver's excellence, and much more on the Pistons' bright future.

There's only a little over 2 weeks until the start of the NBA season!!! In the spirit of that, the boys are running as many Team Season Previews as they can, and bringing along a guest on the way. First up is the Houston Rockets and Zach Allen (@RenzoTheDon on Twitter) is featuring to give us the hometown perspective on the suddenly exciting young team. Tune in to hear: Jalen Green's fit with Kevin Porter Jr. Christian Wood's All-Star odds The dynastic implications of the Rockets' splashy 2021 draft ANDDDDD MORE

The boys are back and ready to fill you with rage. Top 20 NBA players! Who's at the top? Tune in to find out. PLUS: The NBA may have a vaccine problem.

NBA Twitter is bored and they're debating two of the most lowkey guys in the league. It just so happens that your hosts are fans of the Golden State Warriors and Milwaukee Bucks. They know these players well. So, we debate. In the end, the real GOAT was the friends we made along the way...or not. Just listen to the epsiode. Also talk player news!

Another boring week in the offseason filled with clickbait and tussles between frustrated fanbases. But fear not children! No Bucks Given is here to both help and fuel the flames. Our clickbait topics this week include the Nets' stocking up on veterans, First Looks of (New) First Take, and Ben Simmons trade ideas. Enjoy!