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Hot Takes And Shot Fakes - Episode 100 (All-Star Weekend)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 67:51


Josh Eberley and Jabari Davis react to all the events over All-Star weekend - from Aaron Gordon getting robbed to Chaka Khan's national anthem and everything in between! Catch us on the web at HOOPMag.com for more great content!

Hot Takes And Shot Fakes - Episode 99 (Trade Deadline)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2020 72:00


Josh Eberley and Jabari Davis react to all the moves made at the trade deadline: Rockets going all in on small ball, Heat add Iguodala, and DLo and Wiggins swapping places. Catch us on the web at HOOPMag.com for more great content!

Hot Takes And Shot Fakes - Episode 98 (Zion, CP3)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2020 76:50


Josh Eberley and Jabari Davis react to all the overreaction to Zion Williamson's NBA debut, evaluate CP3's leadership role in Oklahoma City, and name their All-Star reserves. Catch us on the web at HOOPMag.com for more great content!

Hot Takes And Shot Fakes - Episode 97 (Kyrie, Culture, All-Stars)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2020 86:46


Josh Eberley and Ti Windisch react to the latest outbursts from Kyrie Irving and Bradley Beal, debate the importance of culture and continuity, and make some All-Star roster predictions. Catch us on the web at HOOPMag.com for more great content!

HTSF Bonus - Can teams use guaranteed media coverage to boost FA pitches?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2020 7:11


Josh Eberley and Jabari Davis want to know: should NBA teams partner with media outlets to bolster free agent pitches by guaranteeing positive press? Catch us on the web at HOOPMag.com for more great content!

Hot Takes And Shot Fakes - Episode 96 (Kyrie returns, Embiid out)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2020 89:23


Josh Eberley and Jabari Davis talk about Kyrie Irving's long awaited return to the Brooklyn Nets, the Sixers without Joel Embiid, and take a look at how teams can take a proactive approach towards improving how they are covered by the media. Catch us on the web at HOOPMag.com for more great content!

Hot Takes And Shot Fakes - Episode 95 (Drummond, Trade speculation)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2020 83:10


Josh Eberley and Jabari Davis take a look at a potential Andre Drummond to Atlanta trade, and speculate on other moves that we could see heading into the trade deadline. Catch us on the web at HOOPMag.com for more great content!

Hot Takes And Shot Fakes - Episode 94 (Decade In Review)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2019 90:24


Josh Eberley and Jabari Davis rank the players, moments, and stories that defined the decade in the NBA. Catch us on the web at HOOPMag.com for more great content!

Hot Takes And Shot Fakes - Episode 93 (Bucks/Lakers, Disappointments)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2019 82:13


Josh Eberley and Jabari Davis talk about the streaking Bucks and Lakers and name their biggest disappointments of the early season. Catch us on the web at HOOPMag.com for more great content!

Hot Takes And Shot Fakes - Episode 92 (Kyrie, Giannis)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 88:50


Josh Eberley and Jabari Davis react to Kyrie Irving's controversial instagram post, ask whether or not anyone cares about Giannis and the Bucks, and try to determine whether or not Harden (or anyone else) can drop 100. Catch us on the web at HOOPMag.com for more great content!

Hot Takes And Shot Fakes - Episode 91 (Midseason Tourney, MVP Race)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 91:47


Josh Eberley and Jabari Davis react to the proposed changes to the NBA schedule - including a midseason tournament and playoff reseeding, wonder if Luka is the best 20 year old ever, and give their early season MVP candidates. Catch us on the web at HOOPMag.com for more great content!

Hot Takes And Shot Fakes - Episode 90 (Melo, Luka, Malice at the Palace)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 88:45


Josh Eberley and Jabari Davis react to Carmelo Anthony's return, Luka Doncic going bananas, and remember where they were for the Malice at the Palace. Catch us on the web at HOOPMag.com for more great content!

Hot Takes And Shot Fakes - Episode 89

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2019 82:36


Josh Eberley and Jabari Davis take on load management, the Lakers' injury concerns, the Nets struggles, and play a game of "Name That Player." Catch us on the web at HOOPMag.com for more great content!

Hot Takes And Shot Fakes - Episode 88 (A Requiem for the Dubs)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 77:04


Josh Eberley and Jabari Davis react to the Warriors struggles, Embiid and Simmons vs. KAT, and those surprising, scorching, Phoenix Suns! Catch us on the web at HOOPMag.com for more great content!

Hot Takes And Shot Fakes - Episode 87 (Trae/Luka, Week 1 Recap)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2019 101:44


Josh Eberley and Jabari Davis react to the first week of action in the NBA! Catch us on the web at HOOPMag.com for more great content!

Hot Takes And Shot Fakes - Episode 86 (Award Predictions)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2019 75:19


Josh Eberley, Jabari Davis, and Jammel Cutler get you ready for the NBA season by offering up their preseason awards predictions and giving some overs and unders. Catch us on the web at HOOPMag.com for more great content!

Hot Takes And Shot Fakes - Episode 85 (Top 3 - coaches, new faces, league pass teams)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2019 77:37


Josh Eberley and Jabari Davis are getting you ready for the upcoming season with their top three head coaches, league pass teams, and new faces in new places. Catch us on the web at HOOPMag.com for more great content!

Hot Takes And Shot Fakes - Episode 84 (Rockets, Thunder, Nets)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2019 76:05


Josh Eberley and Jabari Davis preview the Rockets, Thunder, and Nets, react to the league's new tampering rules, and talk to Josiah Johnson about his otherworldly media presence. Catch us on the web at HOOPMag.com for more great content!

Hot Takes And Shot Fakes - Episode 83 (Booker/Mitchell, Team USA)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2019 64:52


Jabari Davis, Alex Golden, and Jamieson Welsh recap Team USA inglorious exit from the FIBA World Cup, debate Booker vs. Mitchell, and react to SI's list of top 100 players in the league. Catch us on the web at HOOPMag.com for more great content!

Hot Takes And Shot Fakes - Episode 82 (Morey's future, Lakers preview)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2019 64:01


Josh Eberley and Jabari Davis recap Team USA's performance to date in the FIBA World Cup, take a look at Daryl Morey's future with Rockets, and preview the Lakers, Suns, and Spurs. Catch us on the web at HOOPMag.com for more great content!

Hot Takes And Shot Fakes - Episode 81 (FIBA, Parity)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2019 98:15


Josh Eberley, Bansky, and Justin Rowan talk about the fun of preseason lists, the FIBA World Cup, and preview the Cavs, Celtics, and Clippers. Catch us on the web at HOOPMag.com for more great content!

Hot Takes And Shot Fakes - Episode 80 (Melo, Boogie, Team USA)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2019 63:44


Josh Eberley and Kevin Cottrell sound off on Royce White sounding off, assess DeMarcus Cousins' future, assess the Lakers present without Cousins, and preview Team USA ahead of the World Championships. Catch us on the web at HOOPMag.com for more great content!

Hot Takes And Shot Fakes - Episode 79 (FIBA, Rich Paul vs NCAA)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2019 79:38


Josh Eberley and Jabari Davis discuss the FIBA World Championships, the NBA schedule release, the best shooters of all time, and, of course, Rich Paul vs. the NCAA. Catch us on the web at HOOPMag.com for more great content!

Hot Takes And Shot Fakes - Episode 78 (XMas Schedule, Melo)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2019 78:44


Josh Eberley and Jabari Davis review the NBA's Christmas Day schedule, try to find 'Melo a team, and dive into the Pacers, Raptors, and Warriors. Catch us on the web at HOOPMag.com for more great content!

Hot Takes And Shot Fakes - Episode 77 (Top 10 under 25)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2019 81:17


Josh Eberley and Jabari Davis talk about CJ McCollum's new contract, Presti's thoughts on parity, and rank their top 10 players under the age of 25. Catch us on the web at HOOPMag.com for more great content!

Hot Takes And Shot Fakes - Episode 76 (Dynamic Duos)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2019 89:00


Josh Eberley and Jabari Davis discuss the league's dynamic duos, Team USA attrition, and Kawhi's place in the pantheon. Catch us on the web at HOOPMag.com for more great content!

Hot Takes And Shot Fakes - Episode 75 (Nine Title Contenders)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2019 90:40


Josh Eberley and Jabari Davis take a look at the year of parity, and the nine teams with a path to the NBA title. Catch us on the web at HOOPMag.com for more great content!

Hot Takes And Shot Fakes - Episode 74 (Kawhi + PG to Clippers)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2019 89:57


Josh Eberley and Jabari Davis react to the Clippers snagging Kawhi Leonard and Paul George and rank the new "Superteams" from 1-5. Catch us on the web at HOOPMag.com for more great content!

Hot Takes And Shot Fakes - Episode 73 (KD + Kyrie to Brooklyn)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2019 71:59


Josh Eberley and Jabari Davis react to a wild first day of the free agency in the NBA: Durant and Irving to Brooklyn, Jimmy Butler (possibly?) heading to Miami, and much more! Catch us on the web at HOOPMag.com for more great content.

Hot Takes And Shot Fakes - Episode 72 (Kyrie, Durant, Butler)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2019 81:55


Hosts Josh Eberley and Jabari Davis are joined by Keith Smith as they look ahead to all the free agency madness that's set to begin Sunday evening. Catch us on the web at HOOPMag.com for more great content!

Hot Takes And Shot Fakes - Episode 71 (AD traded to the Lakers)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2019 105:00


Josh Eberley and Jabari Davis break down the Anthony Davis trade to the Lakers and react to the Raptors winning their first NBA Championship.

Hot Takes And Shot Fakes - Episode 70

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2019 73:27


Josh Eberley and Jabari Davis discuss the Raptors' 3-1 NBA FInals lead, Durant's extended absence and the possibility of Brooklyn making a big splash in free agency. Catch us on the web at HOOPMag.com for more great content!

Hot Takes And Shot Fakes - Episode 69

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2019 66:35


Josh Eberley and Jabari Davis are breaking down the Finals from all angles: KD's impending return, Nurse's box and one, Iguodala's Hall of Fame candidacy and more! Catch us on the web at HOOPMag.com for more great content!

Hot Takes And Shot Fakes - Episode 68 (ECF Reaction)

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2019 82:36


Josh Eberley and Jabari Davis recap the thrilling Eastern Conference Finals and get you ready for the Warriors and Raptors. Catch us on the web at HOOPMag.com for more great content!

Hot Takes And Shot Fakes - Episode 67

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2019 83:30


Josh Eberley and Jabari Davis react to the NBA Draft Lottery and dive into the conference finals. Catch us on the web at HOOPMag.com for more great content!

Hot Takes And Shot Fakes - Episode 66 (Game 7 Bonanza)

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2019 76:08


Josh Eberley and Jabari Davis get you set for Raptors/Sixers and Nuggets/Blazers Game 7s and speculate on the futures of KD, Kyrie, and...Daenerys Targaryen. Catch us the web at HOOPMag.com for more great content!

Hot Takes And Shot Fakes - Episode 65 (Playoffs, Kyrie + KD)

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2019 72:01


Josh Eberley and Jabari Davis dive deep into the second round of the playoffs, and offer up some fun speculation on the futures of Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant. Catch us on the web at HOOPMag.com for more great content!

Hot Takes And Shot Fakes - Episode 64 (Dame/Russ, 2nd Round)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2019 81:55


Josh Eberley and Jabari Davis react to the first round of the NBA playoffs and get you ready for round two! Catch us on the web at HOOPMag.com for more great content!

Hot Takes And Shot Fakes - Episode 63 (Playoffs!)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2019 68:55


Josh Eberley, Jabari Davis and Ti Windisch react to all the action from the first week of the NBA Playoffs. Catch us on the web at HOOPMag.com for more great content.

Hot Takes And Shot Fakes - Episode 62 (Magic, Wade/Dirk, Playoffs)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2019 69:34


Josh Eberley and Jabari Davis react to Magic Johnson's stunning resignation, Dirk and Dwyane walking away, and get you ready for the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Catch us on the web at HOOPMag.com for more great content!

Hot Takes And Shot Fakes - Episode 61 (Duke, Playoff races)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2019 57:41


Josh Eberley and Jabari Davis react to Duke's loss in the Elite Eight, debate the merits of sustained playoff success - without a ring to show for it, and try to figure out what Kawhi Leonard is thinking. Catch us on the web at HOOPMag.com for more great content!

Hot Takes And Shot Fakes - Episode 60 (Playoff Races)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2019 56:48


Josh Eberley and Jabari Davis breakdown the final pushes towards the playoffs, the MVP award, and Coach of the Year award. Catch us on the web at HOOPMag.com for more great content!

Hot Takes And Shot Fakes - Episode 59 (NCAA, Players vs. Fans)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2019 64:25


Josh Eberley and Jabari Davis discuss player-fan relations and Kevin Durant's latest venture, The Boardroom. Joseph Nardone stops by to share his thoughts on the NCAA Tournament's top NBA prospects. Catch us on the web at HOOPMag.com for more great content!

Hot Takes And Shot Fakes - Episode 58 (LeBron, Kyrie, KAT)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2019 56:53


Josh Eberley and Jabari Davis take a closer look at the playoff race in the East, discuss the significance of LeBron passing MJ, and give love to KAT balling in Minnesota. Catch us on the web at HOOPMag.com for more great content.

Hot Takes And Shot Fakes - Episode 57 (East Rising?)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2019 72:14


Josh Eberley and Jabari Davis explore the possibility of the Lakers missing the playoffs, reevaluate the Trae vs. Luka debate, and wonder if we're seeing the emergence of the Eastern Conference's future. Catch us on the web at HOOPMag.com for more great content!

Hot Takes And Shot Fakes - Episode 56 (Fear the Deer)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2019 71:07


Josh Eberley and Jabari Davis react to Zion annihilating his poor basketball shoe, campaign to get rid of the one and done rule, and talk up the best team in Milwaukee that no one is talking about (spoiler: it isn't the Packers, Badgers, or Brewers. Also this is an NBA show.). Catch us on the web at HOOPMag.com for more great content.

Hot Takes And Shot Fakes - Episode 55 (Pels future, All-Star Weekend)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2019 54:10


Josh Eberley and Jabari Davis take a look at the Pelicans' future post-Dell Demps, question LeBron and the Lakers present, and wax nostalic about All Star weekends past. Catch us on the web at HOOPMag.com for more great content.

Hot Takes And Shot Fakes - Episode 54 (Trade reactions)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2019 63:10


Josh Eberley and Jabari Davis react to all the deadline trades that were...and those that were not. Catch us on the web at HOOPMag.com for more great content!

Hot Takes And Shot Fakes - Episode 53 (Trade Deadline Bonanza)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2019 65:05


Josh Eberley and Jabari Davis are fired up talking about the state of Anthony Davis, the state of the Lakers, and all the drama heading into the NBA trade deadline. Catch us on the web at HOOPmag.com for more great content!

Hot Takes And Shot Fakes - Episode 52 (Anthony Davis)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2019 32:29


Josh Eberley and Mason Ginsberg react to Anthony Davis' request to be traded from the New Orleans Pelicans. Catch us on the web at HOOPMag.com for more great content!

Hot Takes And Shot Fakes - Episode 51 (Kyrie leadership, Zion)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2019 65:12


Josh Eberley and Jabari Davis talk about Kyrie Irving's "leadership", try to put a price tag on the trade values of Marc Gasol, Mike Conley, and Dennis Smith Jr, and throw up some hype for Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett. Catch us on the web at HOOPMag.com for more great content!

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