The Hoop Journal

Dion and Mitch discuss Game 5 of the NBA Finals, where Jalen Williams lead the Thunder to a 3-2 lead over the Pacers. Then, they evaluate the Desmond Bane to Orlando trade and the type of impact it could have on the rest of the offseason. Thanks for listening!

Dion and Mitch are joined by Rafael Barlowe of NBA Big Board to discuss the most interesting storylines of the 2025 NBA Draft. Thanks for listening!

Dion, Mitch and Nate catch up on all the latest after Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Thanks for listening!

Nate is joined by Jaycee (@jeancarlospxrez) and Omar (_nyknicks_news_) to discuss the Knicks' recent firing of Tom Thibodeau, who they might hire to replace him, and more NYK talk. Thanks for listening!

Dion, Mitch and Nate discuss Game 1 of the NBA Finals, where Tyrese Haliburton hit yet another game-winning shot to give the Pacers the unexpected early lead in the series. Then, they share their thoughts on the Knicks firing their head coach. Thanks for listening!

Dion, Mitch and Nate discuss the Indianapolis Pacers advancing to the 2025 NBA Finals after defeating the Knicks in game 6. They will face off against the top seeded OKC Thunder headed by MVP winner Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Thanks for listening!

Dion, Mitch and Nate go over everything that has happened in both Conference Finals series since the last episode, with Game 4 of Knicks-Pacers taking place shortly after this recording. Thanks for listening!

Dion, Mitch and Nate share their thoughts on Game 1 from the Eastern and Western Conference Finals. Thanks for listening!

Dion, Mitch and Nate discuss the Knicks eliminating the Celtics to advance to their first conference finals in 25 years, preview the Nuggets-Thunder game 7 as well as evaluate the TWolves' chance against either team in the next round, and much more. Thanks for listening!

Dion and Nate discuss the Celtics and Cavs falling down 3-1 in their series, the Thunder v. Nuggets 2-2 battle, a lackluster TWolves-Warriors series and the Dallas Mavericks winning the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery. Thanks for listening!

Dion and Nate discuss the Knicks and Pacers taking a 2-0 lead in their respective series, Denver falling flat to put their matchup with OKC at 1-1, and more about the second round of the NBA playoffs. Thanks for listening!

Dion, Mitch and Nate catch up on all the latest in the NBA playoffs, finishing off conversations about Round 1 while diving into all four 2nd Round matchups. Thanks for listening!

Dion and Nate discuss each first round matchup after* the first four games of the series. Thanks for listening!*Recorded prior to finish of Celtics-Magic/Bucks-Pacers

Dion and Nate evaluate each first round playoff series before it begins and give their predictions on the results of each matchup. Thanks for listening!

Dion, Nate and Mitch discuss their candidates for the 2024-25 Two for One Fake NBA Awards show. From Surprise Player of the Year to Worst Coach of the Year, it was a memorable season with plenty of standout performances along the way. Thanks for listening!

Dion and Nate are joined by NY Liberty beat reporter and @theplaybk host Gabe Doza to discuss the hotly debated DPOY race, Josh Giddey's recent stretch of play, the Bucks, Lakers and Warriors playoff chances, and much more. Thanks for listening!

Dion and Mitch are joined by Nick from DNVR Sports to discuss the Denver Nuggets and how they matchup with each of the playoff contenders in the West, Nikola Jokic and his MVP-level season and much more. Thanks for listening!

Dion, Mitch and Nate say goodbye to the bottom five teams in the standings for the rest of the season by sharing one positive and one negative observation from their seasons as a whole as well as evaluate the top five teams in the standings as contenders based on their season thus far. Thanks for listening!

A news mini-series where Nate sits down to talk about the current state of the Knicks with different creators around the Knicks Community. Episode 1 is with Jaycee from @TheStrickland. Thanks for listening!

Dion, Mitch and Nate discuss their All-NBA ballots with less than a quarter of the regular season remaining. Then, they share some of the predictions that they had earlier in the year that were wrong. Thanks for listening!

Dion and Mitch are joined by diehard Knicks fan Doug Berns (@duglust) to discuss his creative music video recaps of NYK games before evaluating the team as a contender in the NBA this season. Thanks for listening and thanks to Doug for coming on the show! Be sure to check him out on all socials - @duglust

Dion, Mitch and Nate each draft the best 12-man rosters they can while staying under the vaunted 2nd apron of $188.9M. Make sure to leave a comment saying who you think won the draft! Thanks for listening!

Dion and Mitch share some of their predictions for the remainder of the season now that each team has returned from the All-Star Break. Thanks for listening!

Ahead of Valentine's Day, Dion, Mitch and Nate discuss things going on in The Association that they're loving right now. Thanks for listening!

Dion, Mitch and Nate break down what was an extremely busy few days before the trade deadline. Thanks for listening!

WHAT?!? Luka Doncic has been traded to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis. Dion and Nate give their immediate reactions before being joined by Mitch to discuss the 2025 All-Star selections and make some predictions about the second half of the season. Thanks for listening!

Dion, Mitch and Nate introduce a new segment where they give their own hot takes, and the other two must respond only in the form of clarification questions. Thanks for listening!

Dion, Mitch and Nate share their full 12-man ballots for each conference for the 2024-25 NBA All-Star Game. Thanks for listening!

Nate and Mitch are joined by prominent Knicks Twitter figure Omar (@KingBacca22x) to discuss the state of Knicks basketball nearly halfway into the season. Thanks for listening!**Intro + outro music is from @duglust, a talented musician and Knicks fan who recaps each NYK game with a song like the ones you heard in this episode! Be sure to check him out on all social platforms!**

Dion and Nate are joined by Nick (@lakerssupply) to discuss the DLo-DFS trade, as well as the potential for a 2nd move before the trade deadline to truly elevate LA into a formidable Western Conference contender. Thanks for listening!

The Two for One crew shares some New Year's resolutions for different members of the NBA, before unveiling their candidates for the most successful hooper of 2024. Thanks for listening!

Dion and Nate share their thoughts on this season's NBA Cup before scanning the league for players that could elevate teams into more of a win-now situation. Thanks for listening!

Dion is joined by friend of the show Josiah Cook to discuss all things Oklahoma City Thunder. Their historically good defense, their biggest threats in the Western Conference, and so much more. Thanks for listening!

Dion, Mitch and (eventually) Nate unveil their nominees for the quarter season awards:- League Pass MVP- Best Game of the Season- & more!Thanks for listening!

Dion and Nate are joined by Jeff from @GTVHoops to discuss everything G League: the growth in talent and popularity over the last 5-10 years, players that could get a shot in the NBA soon, lessons from the Ignite program, and much more. Thanks to Jeff for coming on and to you for listening!

Dion and Mitch project Cooper Flagg's fit in the NBA with the teams currently leading the tank race before discussing the Houston Rockets' future decisions about the core pieces of their roster. Thanks for listening!

Dion and Nate present each other with takes before deciding whether it is an overreaction or if it is on point. Nate is starting to believe in Golden State as contenders again, while Dion likes what he's been seeing in Orlando recently. Thanks for listening!

Dion, Mitch and Nate share their thoughts on what they've seen thus far from each team 10% of the way into the regular season. Thanks for listening!

Dion and Mitch share some of their takeaways from early season trends, and discuss whether or not they think these trends will continue into the season. Thanks for listening!

Dion and Mitch are joined by Nick (@LakersSupply) to discuss the Lakers' offseason, what to expect from JJ Reddick, midseason trade targets, the future of the franchise, and more. Thanks to Nick for coming on the show and to you for listening!

Dion, Mitch and Nate make their preseason picks for MVP, ROTY, DPOY, 6th Man, MIP, and COTY. Thanks for listening!

On today's episode, Mitch hosts an episode of NBA trivia between Dion and Nate. Thanks for listening!

Dion, Mitch and Nate evaluate each team's starting lineup for opening night before discussing this year's batch of NBA City Edition jerseys. Thanks for listening!

Dion, Mitch and Nate discuss a crop of players that are all eligible for contract extensions prior to the start of the season. Then, they debate Trae Young's comments about being the GOAT if he were 6'8", and close by mentioning the recent news about AJ Griffin. Thanks for listening!

The Two For One crew (Dion, Mitch, Nate and Danny) discuss the over/under win total projections for all 30 NBA teams heading into the 2024-25 NBA season. Thanks for listening!

Mitch, Nate, and Danny square off as Dion hosts the first ever Two For One Jeopardy. Five categories. Five questions each. Play along and test your NBA knowledge!

Dion and Mitch evaluate all 30 teams to see which 8 players they would protect in a hypothetical expansion team draft before drafting a team of their own. Thanks for listening!

Dion, Mitch and Nate discuss their biggest takeaways from the 2024 Olympics before evaluating who the best potential players are for Team USA's 2028 Olympic roster. Thanks for listening!

Dion and Nate are joined by Zach Harper (@talkhoops) of The Athletic to discuss the consequences of the new "2nd Apron" salary cap rule, Team USA's toughest competition on their path to Gold, which team has the best chance to prevent a Celtics repeat, and more. Thanks for listening!

Dion, Mitch and Nate discuss the current situation in Utah with Lauri Markkanen before revealing their top early choices for Most Improved Player next season.

Dion, Nate, and Mitch preview the 2024 Olympics by discussing which country has the best shot to upset Team USA to win Gold, as well as which players for Team USA need to be playing the most. Then, they discuss recent NBA transactions such as Tom Thibodeau's contract extension, Gary Trent Jr. signing with the Bucks, and more. Thanks for listening!