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    • May 24, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 1h 13m AVG DURATION
    • 54 EPISODES


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    Lakers/Clippers Struggles, Luka Magic, Nets Blitz, Bucks/Heat Showdown (ep. 121)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 103:25


    The HoopSmack crew gets together to talk about the playoff opening weekend and the inaugural play-in tournament. Recorded 5/23/2021

    Lakers/Warriors, Wizards/Celtics, Play-In Predictions (ep.120)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 43:21


    The HoopSmack crew gets together to talk about the end of the regular season, the upcoming play-in tournament and predictions. Recorded 5/16/2021

    Playoff Positioning, Injuries, Lakers Play-In? (ep. 119)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 105:57


    The HoopSmack crew gets together to discuss what's been happening in the NBA, how injuries have shaped this season, and how teams will respond and adapt to the new play-in playoff format. Recorded 5/5/2021

    NBA All-Star Weekend, First Half Recap, Second Half Predictions (ep. 118)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 98:09


    The HoopSmack crew gets together to talk about the first half of the regular season, how the second half will play out, and what we liked and didn't like about this year's All-Star weekend. Recorded 3/7/2021

    NBA 20-21 Season Preview, Expansion (ep. 117)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 129:24


    The HoopSmack crew assembles to talk about the upcoming 2020-21 NBA season and possible NBA expansion. Recorded 12/21/2020

    NBA Free Agency and Draft Reactions (ep. 116)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 73:10


    The HoopSmack crew comes back to talk about about the 2020 NBA Draft and the craziness that is NBA Free Agency! Recorded 11/24/2020

    Lakers Win 2020 NBA Championship (ep. 115)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 112:04


    The HoopSmack crew talks about the historic 2020 NBA season and the Lakers winning the championship. Recorded 10/12/2020

    NBA Finals Preview, Heat-Celtics, Lakers-Nuggets, Doc Rivers Firing, Seattle Storm! (ep. 114)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 62:35


    The HoopSmack crew gets together to talk about the NBA Finals matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat, the firing of Clippers head coach Doc Rivers, and Seattle Storm returning to the WNBA Finals! Recorded 9/29/2020

    Heat Take 3-1 Lead, Nuggets Look to Tie Series, Clippers Blunder (ep. 113)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 63:29


    The HoopSmack crew talk about the rise of Tyler Herro, the Heat taking a 3-1 lead against the Celtics, whether the Nuggets can tie and eventually take the series against the Lakers, and what the hell happened with the Clippers. Recorded 9/23/2020

    Clippers-Nuggets Game 7 Reactions, Heat-Celtics Game 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 49:56


    The HoopSmack crew plus special guest Carlos Singer of Seattle Pro-Am fame have an emergency session to talk about Denver's historic 3-1 comeback and what's wrong with the Clippers.  We also talk about the epic Game 1 battle between the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics.

    Clippers-Nuggets Game 7, Future for Houston Rockets, Heat-Celtics ECF (ep. 112)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 55:48


    The HoopSmack crew talks about the upcoming Game 7 battle between the LA Clippers and Denver Nuggets, what the Rockets' future looks like after losing to the Lakers, and who will come out on top in the Eastern Conference Finals between the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics. Recorded 9/14/2020

    Playoff Rondo, Giannis Leaving, Miami Legit, Problems with Clippers (ep. 111)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 75:52


    The HoopSmack crew talks about Rajon Rondo's breakout performance in Game 3 against the Houston Rockets, what the Bucks elimination means for their future, the legitimacy of the Miami Heat, and if Clipper Nation should be worried about their championship hopes. Recorded 9/8/2020

    NBA Boycott, Rockets Choke, Bucks/Raptors Stumble, Game 7s (ep. 110)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 76:02


    The HoopSmack crew get together to talk about the NBA boycott and its impacts, Rockets choking in Game 6, upcoming Game 7s, and the Bucks and Raptors stumbling out of the game in their second round series. Recorded 8/31/2020

    Luka Magic, What Happened Sixers?, Playoffs Round 1 Recap (ep. 109)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 93:14


    The HoopSmack crew talks about the first round of the NBA playoffs.

    His Name is Damian Lillard, Playoff Preview (ep. 108)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2020 95:12


    The HoopSmack crew is back and we are talking about the upcoming play-in game between the Portland Trailblazers and Memphis Grizzlies, the upcoming playoff matchups, and Bubble Awards! Recorded 8/14/2020

    NBA Bubble Restart, TJ Warren GOAT?, and Social Messages (ep. 107)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 56:23


    The HoopSmack crew is back and talking about the NBA restart in Orlando.  We also touch on the social messaging that is part of the restart conversation as well.

    #LastDance Episode 9 and 10 Reactions, Aftermath, Moving Forward (ep. 106)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 84:34


    The HoopSmack crew talks about episodes 9 and 10 of the Last Dance documentary. Recorded 5/17/2020

    #LastDance Episode 7 and 8 Reactions, Jordan Retirement/Return, Space Jam, Sonics (ep. 105)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 73:56


    The HoopSmack crew gets together to talk about episodes 7 and 8 of the Last Dance documentary.

    #LastDance Episode 5 and 6 Reactions, Birth of Sneaker Culture, Jordan Celebrity, Competition Problem (ep. 104)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 77:06


    The HoopSmack crew recaps Episodes 5 and 6 of the Last Dance documentary.

    #LastDance Episode 3 and 4 Reactions, Rodman, Phil, Pistons Feud (ep. 103)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 62:28


    The HoopSmack crew gets together to talk about episodes 3 and 4 of the Last Dance documentary.

    #TheLastDance Traveling Cocaine Circus, Open Hand Slaps, and Layup Lines (ep. 102)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 63:51


    The HoopSmack crew gets together to talk about the debut of the ESPN documentary, The Last Dance, which covers Michael Jordan and the sixth championship run in 1997-98. Recorded 4/19/2020

    NBA Suspends Season Due To Coronavirus, What's Next? (ep. 101)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2020 37:50


    The HoopSmack crew talks about the NBA season suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic and what's going to happen next as the world deals with this outbreak and the loss of sports.

    A Decade of HoopSmack, Zion's World, Giannis/LeBron MVP, Harden Beef, Playoff Picture (ep. 100)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2020 110:13


    We've finally reached 100 episodes of the HoopSmack Podcast!  Join the crew as we discuss our favorite moments from a decade of HoopSmack as well as Zion's rise, the latest in the Giannis vs LeBron MVP discussions and "beef" with James Harden. Recorded 3/5/2020

    Playoff Push, Buyout Market, Awards (ep. 99 Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2020 61:46


    The HoopSmack crew gets together to talk about the final two months of the regular season, who's still available in the buyout market, and if the NBA awards are already decided at this point. Recorded 2/20/2020 This is Part 2 of Episode 99.

    NBA All-Star Weekend Recap, Did Gordon Get Robbed...Again?, Greatest All-Star Game Ever? (ep. 99 Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2020 55:45


    The HoopSmack crew talks about the NBA All-Star weekend, what we liked, what we think can be changed, did Aaron Gordon get robbed, was Dwyane Wade the front for a bigger Miami Heat conspiracy, and much more! Recorded 2/20/2020 Be sure to check out Part 2 of Episode 99!

    Celtics Outlast Clippers, All-Star Weekend Predictions, What The Lakers Should Do (ep. 98)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2020 53:24


    The HoopSmack crew talk about the Celtics overtime win over the struggling Clippers, give their predictions for the All-Star Weekend and talk about what the Lakers and other title contenders should do in the buyout market. Recorded 2/13/2020

    NBA Trade Deadline, All-Star Rosters, and Buyout Market (ep. 97)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2020 61:11


    The HoopSmack crew gets together to talk about the aftermath of the trade deadline, GM Giannis Antetokounmpo and his "interesting" drafting technique, and how the buyout market will affect the championship odds for several teams. Recorded 2/10/2020.

    Trade Deadline Deals, All-Star Draft, Kobe Bryant Thoughts (ep. 96)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 61:15


    Miles DeCaro and Knowledge SV get together to discuss All-Star Draft order, what pieces will (and should) get moved before the trade deadline this Thursday, and some more thoughts on the passing of legend Kobe Bryant.

    Mamba Mentality, NBA All-Star Game Rosters, and Cookout Legs (ep. 95)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2020 70:19


    The HoopSmack crew returns from hiatus to discuss the passing of NBA legend Kobe Bryant and what he meant for the basketball community and everyone around the world.  We also talk about the All-Star Game roster selections (32:57) and if the new format will create the competitiveness that has been lacking in recent years (56:13). Recorded 1/30/2020.

    James Harden's Legacy, Christmas Games, Trade Deals, and Jersey Sponsors (ep. 94)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 103:30


    The HoopSmack crew assembles to discuss the Christmas Day games, James Harden's legacy, surprises so far, the state of the Pelicans, who's likely to be moved via trade, and the effectiveness of jersey sponsors.  Check out Episode 94 of the HoopSmack Podcast!

    Midseason Tourney, Lakers-Bucks Media Narratives, and Kawhi Best Player Discussion (ep. 93)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2019 57:50


    The HoopSmack crew talks about Bill Simmons' ideas for the proposed mid-season tournament and playoff play-ins, media narratives, and the discussion of best player in the league.

    Luka Top 5, Kawhi/PG Clippers Debut, Proposed Schedule Changes and NBA Thanksgiving (ep. 92)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2019 78:01


    The HoopSmack crew talks about the recent Luka-mania, the coming out party of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, proposed NBA schedule changes, and a thanksgiving draft for the ages. Recorded 11/25/2019

    Lakers Title Favorites, Denver/Philly Struggles, Injuries, and The Miseducation of Andrew Wiggins (ep. 91)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 59:53


    The HoopSmack crew assembles to talk about the validity of Lakers best team claims, what's wrong with Denver and Philly, how the injury bug and load management will affect the rest of the  season, and what is happening with Andrew Wiggins. Recorded 11/13/2019

    Load Management, Early Surprises, and Popeye's Chicken Sandwiches (ep. 90)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2019 97:09


    The HoopSmack crew talks about the new normal of load management (looking at you Kawhi), inflated stats, and whether the league is headed in the right direction....we also talk about the return of Popeye's Chicken Sandwiches.

    NBA Power Couples, The Process of Group Project Rankings, and #HoopSmackRank (ep. 89)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019 98:09


    The 2019-2020 NBA season is almost upon us and the HoopSmack crew tackles the new (but old?) power dynamic in the NBA (2:11), the process of predicting what teams are going to do what (17:15) and attempt to fix all these top players rankings with our own #HoopSmackRank (1:03:00)! Check out episode 89 of the HoopSmack Podcast!

    Kawhi Goes to Clippers, So Does Paul George, Future Of the NBA (ep. 88)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2019 62:15


    The decision has been made and it appears the NBA is no longer ruled by super teams! Kawhi Leonard will be signing with the Los Angeles Clippers and SURPRISE he'll be joined by MVP finalist Paul George! Find out what the crew thinks about this decision and what it means for the future of the NBA on episode 88 of the HoopSmack Podcast.

    #KawhiWatch, KD/Kyrie to the Nets, NBA Free Agency 2019 (ep. 87)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2019 69:04


    We now lie in wait as Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard makes his decision on where he plays basketball next season. Will he join the Lakers and form the greatest Big 3 ever with LeBron James and Anthony Davis? Will he run it back with Toronto and continue his reign at the top of the Eastern Conference? Will he end the decades of suffering and join the Clippers? We have no idea just like everyone else but let's talk about it anyway! Find out what the crew thinks on episode 87 of the HoopSmack Podcast!     Recorded on 7/3/2019. Twitter: @hoopsmack Instagram: @hoopsmack Facebook: facebook.com/hoopsmack

    NBA Free Agency, Irving, KD, Lakers, Kemba, Jimmy, Kawhi to LA, MADNESS! (ep. 86)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2019 66:23


    NBA Free Agency is almost here and the HoopSmack crew talks about it all. Kyrie Iving to the Nets? Jimmy Butler to Houston? KD leaves The Bay? Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard to run it back? D'Angelo back to LA?! Who's playing with LeBron James and Anthony Davis?! Find out what the crew thinks on episode 86 of the HoopSmack Podcast!

    Zion Goes First, Atlanta Warriors?, And 2019 NBA Draft Madness (ep. 85)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2019 38:15


    The HoopSmack Crew follows the 2019 NBA Draft live and recaps each pick and what it means to the futures of certain teams. Did the Pelicans just secure the next NBA superstar?, are the Atlanta Hawks the Warriors of the East?, do we know what Phoenix is doing? We tackle all these questions and more in episode 85 of the HoopSmack Podcast!

    Raptors Win Championship, State of Warriors Dynasty, AD Trade, Free Agency Madness, and Draft (ep. 84)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2019 58:14


    The HoopSmack Crew returns after a week hiatus to talk about the Toronto Raptors first championship, the state of the Warriors dynasty with injuries to Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson, the Anthony Davis trade to the Lakers and how they should build out their roster, the upcoming free agency madness, and last but not least the NBA Draft! Tune in now to episode 84 of the HoopSmack Podcast!

    Raptors Win Game 3, Solo Curry, KD/Klay Health Concerns (ep. 83)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2019 36:24


    Two weeks in a row! We might break a record! The HoopSmack Crew assembles to talk about Game 3 of the NBA Finals, the health of the Warriors, Curry's solo act, and if the Raptors can pull off the epic upset. Tune in now to episode 83 of the HoopSmack Podcast!

    NBA Finals Preview, Kawhi's Ascension to Best Player In the World, And Kevin Durant's Legacy (ep. 82)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2019 65:10


    The HoopSmack Podcast has been brought off the shelves and dusted off as we talk about the 2019 NBA Finals!  Will Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors complete the three-peat journey without star Kevin Durant?  Will Kawhi Leonard lead the Toronto Raptors to their first championship?  We tackle all of these questions and more in episode 82 of The HoopSmack Podcast!

    Luka Doncic Appreciation, Celtics Struggles, MVP of the Warriors, And The Kawhi Effect (ep. 81)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2018 87:14


    The HoopSmack Crew is finally back from an extended hiatus and we're discussing the first quarter of the 2018-19 NBA season. Are we sure Giannis Antetokounmpo is the MVP? Do the Warriors need Kevin Durant? What's wrong with the Celtics? Has Kawhi Leonard really changed the Raptors? Is Luka Doncic the best player in the NBA right now? We tackle all of these questions and more in episode 81 of The HoopSmack Podcast!

    2018 NBA Draft (Ep. 80)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2018 92:10


    The HoopSmack Crew is back and we're discussing the 2018 NBA Draft.

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    Warriors Win 2018 NBA Finals (ep. 79)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2018 42:10


    The HoopSmack Crew is back and we're dicussing the Golden State Warriors' historic Finals victory sweep over LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

    Warriors-Rockets, Cavs-Celtics, LeBron's Legacy and the Absurdity of Cavaliers Lineups (ep. 77)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2018 56:37


    The HoopSmack crew is back and we're discussing our recent experience at Quicken Loans Arena, the Cavs-Celtics and Rockets-Warriors matchups, the incomplete legacy of LeBron James, and bizarre nature of the Cavaliers lineups this season.

    Warriors-Rockets, LeBronto Raptors, And Pulling Off the Impossible (ep. 76)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2018 107:38


    The HoopSmack crew is back and we're discussing the playoffs, the upcoming Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors Western Conference Finals matchup, the state of the Toronto Raptors, the legacies of Chris Paul and LeBron James, and if the Philadelphia Sixers can pull off the impossible.

    NBA Playoffs, Warriors Vulnerability, Harden's Traveling, Donovan Mitchell (ep. 75)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2018 110:30


    The HoopSmack crew is back and we're discussing the playoffs, the perceived vulnerability of the Warriors, the art of James Harden's traveling, and the ascension of Utah Jazz rookie Donovan Mitchell. Recorded on 4/24 at Cloud Studios.   Twitter: @hoopsmack Instagram: @hoopsmack Facebook: www.facebook.com/206hoopsmack

    NBA Playoffs, The Kawhi Situation, Cavs, Defending Harden, Raptors Believability (ep. 74)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2018 94:30


    The HoopSmack crew is back and we're discussing the playoffs, the situation between Kawhi Leonard and the Spurs, should we be concerned with the Cavs, how to defend James Harden and the believability of the Raptors as championship contenders.

    NBA Playoff Picture and NCAA Tournament (ep. 73)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2018 78:17


    The HoopSmack crew is back and we're discussing the playoff picture out West (0:51), the importance of the number one seed (7:30), possible playoff format restructuring (11:39), the Eastern Conference (15:30) and the NCAA Tournament (29:05). Recorded on 3/12/2018 at Cloud Studios.   Twitter: @hoopsmack  Instagram: @hoopsmack Facebook: www.facebook.com/206hoopsmack

    LeBron and the New Look Cavs, Lakers, And Winners/Loser of NBA Trade Deadline (ep. 72)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2018 31:10


    The HoopSmack crew is back and we're discussing the new Cavaliers, the long term goals of the Los Angeles Lakers , potential buyout market, and the winners and losers of the NBA Trade Deadline. Recorded on 2/8/2018.   Twitter: @hoopsmack Instagram: @hoopsmack Facebook: www.facebook.com/206hoopsmack

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