The Hoop Genius Podcast

Steph Curry might be about to make the biggest gamble of his career. In this week's NBA recap, we break down what his next sneaker move could look like, what it means for Under Armour, Nike and Curry Brand, and how it all ties into his legacy while he's still killing teams at 37. Then we run through the rest of a ridiculous week around the league: young stars going off, contenders separating from pretenders, and a couple of franchises already headed for disaster. In this episode we get into: Steph Curry's future shoe deal and what it means for Curry Brand & Under Armour How Steph is still warping defenses and carrying Golden State in year 16 Cade Cunningham's 46-point explosion and whether the Pistons are actually for real or just stat-padding SGA and the Thunder looking like a 60+ win monster, what's sustainable and what isn't Willie Green being fired by the Pelicans here's why!  Jokic casually breaking basketball again and what Denver's “new normal” really is The Grizzlies without Ja, front office decisions catching up, and how far the fall can go Why so many young teams can't defend and what the film actually shows + much much more

The NBA just announced a major overhaul to All-Star Weekend: a brand-new World vs. USA format with three teams, round-robin games, and a completely redesigned selection system. In this episode, Mo Mooncey, Coach Brendan Suhr, and Frank Isola break down exactly how the new All-Star format works, why fans are confused, and whether this change will fix the league's biggest exhibition problem. We also dive deep into the Dallas Mavericks front-office meltdown, the Luka Doncic–Anthony Davis trade disaster, and the chain reaction that led to Nico Harrison being fired. Frank explains how the deal really happened, who knew about it, and why the league reacted the way it did. This episode covers: – NBA All-Star format explained – World vs USA debate – Why players stopped taking All-Star seriously – Nico Harrison firing breakdown – Luka/AD trade fallout – How front offices actually make (and ruin) trades – Untold stories from decades covering the NBA 

This episode cuts through noise. Cade Cunningham claims MVP status as Detroit climbs from historic losing to the top of the East. Jalen Duren looks like a future anchor. Dallas sinks while the Cooper Flag point-guard experiment shows its limits. Klay Thompson falls off, can he get back? Luka and JJ Redick keep the Lakers afloat without LeBron. LeBron conditioning with the G-League is floated as a practical ramp-up. OKC remains relentless with real depth and coaching. Clippers look old and slow; their future assets funnel toward Philadelphia. Quick hit breakdowns, no fluff.

Coach Darvin Ham joins the show for an in-depth breakdown of his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, coaching LeBron James, working with Russell Westbrook, and why the narrative around his exit was wrong. He explains how the roster was built, what actually happened in the locker room, why Westbrook was misunderstood, and how the Lakers reached the Western Conference Finals. Ham also details his dominance in the NBA Cup, his philosophy on coaching elite stars, and how the 2004 Detroit Pistons would translate in today's NBA, as well as much more in this conversation with Mo Mooncey & Brendan Suhr!

Ever wondered how to get a job in the NBA? ESPN insider and former Brooklyn Nets Assistant GM Bobby Marks joins Mo Mooncey and Coach Brendan Suhr to reveal the real path into the league - from his $19K internship with the New Jersey Nets to 30 years inside NBA front offices. Bobby shares behind-the-scenes stories on:  • How to actually break into an NBA team or front office  • The truth about the Celtics–Nets trade that changed basketball forever  • What every aspiring GM, scout, or analyst should learn right now  • How the new CBA will reshape salaries, trades, and player development This is a masterclass on how the NBA really works - from the man who's lived it.

The Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat are tearing up the NBA with a brand new style of play. No superstar dominance, no one-man show - just depth, pace, and relentless energy. Billy Donovan has the Bulls running 11-man rotations like it's the playoffs, while Erik Spoelstra has the Heat ditching traditional play calls for pure chaos. In this episode of the Hoop Genius Podcast, we break down how these two teams are catching the league off guard, why their approach is so hard to play against, and what it means for the rest of the Eastern Conference. We also take a look at the Philadelphia 76ers, Milwaukee Bucks, Charlotte Hornets and more from the first week of the 2025-26 NBA Season

The NBA season is heating up: some teams and players are on fire, while others are ice cold. In this episode, we break down the biggest hot starts and cold starts across the league so far. ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 - welcome to the show 01:07 - performers of the week 06:26 - disaster in Dallas? 11:52 - Houston, we have a problem 15:11 - Celtics collapse again and again 23:50 - the Knicks are BALLIN' 29:30 - it's Wemby's world, we're just living in it 31:57 - Uncle Al still at it for the Warriors 37:03 - NBA Cup special! 52:23 - the "drama" from the NBA this week We cover: • Hot: Wembanyama, Knicks' identity shift, Bulls bench, Aaron Gordon surge • Cold: Mavs' early mess, Rockets' zone disaster, Celtics' blown leads • Also: copy-paste type offenses, injuries from short training camps, NBA Cup incentives & picks

NBA legend Isiah Thomas joins the show for an unfiltered interview about his career, his rivalries, and his thoughts on today's NBA. From beating Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Larry Bird at their peak, to the infamous “Jordan Rules”, to how the game has changed in 2025 - Isiah doesn't hold back. We cover: - How the Bad Boys Pistons took down Jordan, Magic & Bird - The truth about the Jordan Rules - Why Isiah believes today's NBA is easier to win - Larry Bird's greatness and the battles of the 80s - Why Isiah says he was the blueprint for the modern point guard - Thoughts on defense, coaching, and how the game has evolved This is one of the most honest interviews you'll ever see from a Hall of Famer, 2x NBA Champion, and one of the greatest point guards of all time.

⚡ The Ultimate NBA Championship and MVP Hot Take! ⚡ Mo Mooncey & 2x NBA Champion Brendan Suhr bring you their 2025-26 NBA champions and award predictions! The reigning champs are being called a FRAUD! On this episode, we lay down our official predictions for the NBA Finals winner and every major individual award (MVP, DPOY, ROY, etc.). We go all-in on a piping hot take: Coach Suhr believes the OKC Thunder will NOT repeat as champions, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is NOT walking away with another MVP trophy. Who is the dark horse we're picking to dethrone them? Who is the unexpected MVP candidate ready for the biggest jump? We break down the toughest picks. This podcast is brought to you by NBA2K26: https://nba.2k.com/2k26/buy/

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Mo Mooncey & 2x NBA Champion Brendan Suhr bring you their NBA OFFSEASON WINNERS AND LOSERS MOCK DRAFT 2025. After the NBA Free Agency, Trades, and Signings: the ultimate NBA Offseason Review podcast is here! We've completed our Mock Draft to definitively rank the Best and Worst moves of the summer. Find out which NBA teams truly FAILED or COOKED and deserve the title of Biggest Losers or Winners after this flurry of NBA Free Agency signings and trades. Did your team make an all-time Disaster move? We break down every major NBA Offseason transaction, from star trades to sneaky minimum contract hidden gems. This podcast is brought to you by NBA2K26: https://nba.2k.com/2k26/buy/

Mo Mooncey is joined by Sacramento Kings General Manager Scott Perry, 3x NBA Champion BJ Armstrong, & 2x NBA Champion Coach Brendan Suhr to catch up on everything that's happened since Scott & BJ joined the Sacramento Kings front office! Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnM Mo Mooncey is joined by 2x NBA Champion Coach Brendan Suhr to break down the trades and moves of NBA free agency! Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnM Mo Mooncey is joined by 2x NBA Champion Coach Brendan Suhr to break down the best and worst picks in the 2025 NBA Draft. Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnM Mo Mooncey is joined by 2x NBA Champion Coach Brendan Suhr & NBA trainer Christopher Thomas to break down Game 7 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder & Indiana Pacers, before breaking down the trade which sent Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets & the rest of NBA off-season news. Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnM Mo Mooncey is joined by 2x NBA Champion Coach Brendan Suhr & NBA trainer Christopher Thomas to break down Game 6 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder & Indiana Pacers, before breaking down a preview of Game 7. Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnM Mo Mooncey is joined by 2x NBA Championship winning coach Brendan Suhr to break down Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder & Indiana Pacers, before breaking down a preview of Game 6. The pair also break down the Desmond Bane trade from the Memphis Grizzlies to the Orlando Magic. Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnM Mo Mooncey is joined by NBA trainer Christopher Thomas to break down Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder & Indiana Pacers, before breaking down a preview of Game 5. Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnM Mo Mooncey is joined by 2x NBA Champion Coach Brendan Suhr & NBA trainer Christopher Thomas to break down Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder & Indiana Pacers, before breaking down a preview of Game 4. Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnM Mo Mooncey is joined by 2x NBA Champion Coach Brendan Suhr to break down Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder & Indiana Pacers, before breaking down a preview of Game 3 and the adjustments that each team will make. The pair also discuss the New York Knicks firing Coach Tom Thibodeau & the Phoenix Suns hiring Jordan Ott as their Head Coach. Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnM Mo Mooncey is joined by 2x NBA Champion Coach Brendan Suhr & NBA trainer Christopher Thomas to break down Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder & Indiana Pacers, before breaking down a preview of Game 2 and the adjustments that each team will make. Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnM Mo Mooncey is joined by legendary Coach, Brendan Suhr, to break down Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks & Indiana Pacers, before breaking down a preview of the NBA Finals between the Pacers & the Oklahoma City Thunder Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnM Mo Mooncey is joined by legendary Coach, Brendan Suhr, to break down Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks & Indiana Pacers. Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnM Mo Mooncey is joined by legendary Coach Brendan Suhr to break down Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder & Minnesota Timberwolves, as OKC advance to the NBA Finals; before previewing Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks & Indiana Pacers. Coach Suhr also tells the story of how the "Jordan Rules" were created by the bad-boy Pistons! Check out more from Coach Suhr here: https://www.coachingulive.com/ and download his app https://coachinguplus.com/ Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnM Mo Mooncey is joined by legendary Coach, Brendan Suhr, to break down Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks & Indiana Pacers, before looking ahead to Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder & Minnesota Timberwolves. Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnM Mo Mooncey is joined by legendary Coach Brendan Suhr to break down Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder & Minnesota Timberwolves, before previewing Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks & Indiana Pacers. Check out more from Coach Suhr here: https://www.coachingulive.com/ and download his app https://coachinguplus.com/ Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnM Mo Mooncey is joined by legendary Coach, Brendan Suhr, to break down Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks & Indiana Pacers, before looking ahead to Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder & Minnesota Timberwolves. Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnM Mo Mooncey is joined by legendary Coach Brendan Suhr to break down Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder & Minnesota Timberwolves, before previewing Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks & Indiana Pacers. Check out more from Coach Suhr here: https://www.coachingulive.com/ and download his app https://coachinguplus.com/ Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnM Mo Mooncey is joined by legendary Coach, Brendan Suhr, to break down Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks & Indiana Pacers, before looking ahead to Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder & Minnesota Timberwolves + debating the 2025 All-NBA teams. Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnM Mo Mooncey celebrates 700 episodes by breaking down Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder & Minnesota Timberwolves, before previewing Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks & Indiana Pacers. Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnM Mo Mooncey is joined by NBA trainers Christopher Thomas & David Zenon to break down Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks & Indiana Pacers, before looking ahead to Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder & Minnesota Timberwolves. Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnM Mo Mooncey is joined by Coach Brendan Suhr to break down Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder & Minnesota Timberwolves, before previewing the Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks & Indiana Pacers. Check out more from Coach Suhr here: https://www.coachingulive.com/ and download his app https://coachinguplus.com/ Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnM Mo's head of security, Pat, who also happens to be the UK's biggest Oklahoma City Thunder fan; joins the show to discuss Game 7 between OKC and the Denver Nuggets, before previewing the Conference Finals. Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnM Mo Mooncey breaks down the Boston Celtics' humiliation at the hands of the New York Knicks as they are eliminated from the NBA Playoffs. Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnM Mo Mooncey is joined by NBA trainer Christopher Thomas to disect the Denver Nuggets defeating the OKC Thunder in Game 6 to tie the series 3-3, before predicting Game 6 between the Boston Celtics & New York Knicks; leading to a debate about Jayson Tatum & Jaylen Brown Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnM Mo Mooncey breaks down how the Boston Celtics avoided elimination vs. the New York Knicks, how the Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated the Golden State Warriors, and previews tonight's Game 6 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets. Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnM Mo Mooncey catches you up with why the show took a week-long pause, before breaking down every playoff series, the NBA Draft Lottery & destinations for Giannis this summer! Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnM NBA trainer Christopher Thomas & Mo Mooncey react to day 14 of the NBA playoffs - New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics - Denver Nuggets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder - predictions for tonight's games Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnM NBA trainer Christopher Thomas & Mo Mooncey react to day 13 of the NBA playoffs - Indiana Pacers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers - Golden State Warriors vs. Houston Rockets - predictions for tonight's games Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnM Christopher Thomas & Mo Mooncey react to day 12 of the NBA playoffs - LA Clippers vs. Denver Nuggets - preview of Cavs/Pacers series - predictions for tonight's Game 7 between Warriors & Rockets Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnM Christopher Thomas & Mo Mooncey react to day 11 of the NBA playoffs - Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors - shout out to Gregg Popovich - predictions for tonight's Game 7 between Nuggets & Clippers Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnM Mo Mooncey reacts to day 12 of the NBA playoffs - New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons - Denver Nuggets vs. LA Clippers - predictions for tonight Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnM BJ Armstrong & Mo Mooncey react to day 11 of the NBA playoffs - Golden State Warriors vs. Houston Rockets - Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Lakers - predictions for tonight Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnM BJ Armstrong & Mo Mooncey react to day 11 of the NBA playoffs - Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers - Detroit Pistons vs. New York Knicks - Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics - LA Clippers vs. Denver Nuggets - predictions for tonight Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnM BJ Armstrong & Mo Mooncey react to day 10 of the NBA playoffs - Miami Heat vs. Cleveland Cavaliers - Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors - predictions for tonight Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnM BJ Armstrong & Mo Mooncey react to day 9 of the NBA playoffs - New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons - Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves - Boston Celtics vs. Orlando Magic - Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks - predictions for tonight Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnM NBA Trainer Chris "CT" Thomas & Mo Mooncey react to day 8 of the NBA playoffs - Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Miami Heat - Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies - Denver Nuggets vs. LA Clippers - Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors - predictions for tonight Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnM BJ Armstrong & Mo Mooncey react to day 7 of the NBA playoffs - Boston Celtics vs. Orlando Magic - Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks - Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves - predictions for tonight Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnM BJ Armstrong & Mo Mooncey react to day 6 of the NBA playoffs - New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons - Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies - Denver Nuggets vs. LA Clippers - predictions for tonight Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnM BJ Armstrong & Mo Mooncey are joined by the New Orleans Pelicans new head of basketball operations, Joe Dumars. Joe talks about building his new team and the direction they're going in, winning championships in Detroit with the Pistons as a player and executive. The trio dive deep into the return of "competitive tension" to the NBA, and also take a journey through Joe's career. Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnM BJ Armstrong & Mo Mooncey react to day 5 of the NBA playoffs - Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics - Miami Heat vs. Cleveland Cavaliers - Golden State Warriors vs. Houston Rockets - who is really the most clutch player in the NBA? Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius