Thik 'N Thin

On this week's episode, Karthik is joined by friend of the pod Nehal Patel to break down what has been an entertaining NBA Finals so far. They first start with their macro level observations and how we can start to contextualize this Finals with what we've seen in the past. Then, they break down what happened in Game 3, first diving into Indiana's defense and how they were able to stifle OKC's actions (14:10). Later, they discuss what Indiana was able to do offensively that was so successful (26:44). They wrap up with their predictions for the rest of the series (49:52).  

On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the broader storylines of the NBA Finals and what they're looking forward to most. Then, they dissect the on-court storylines between the Pacers and Thunder, exploring potential matchups the teams can exploit, the keys to success for each team, whether the Pacers have enough to push the Thunder to the brink, and ultimately their final predictions. Finally, they react to the news around the Knicks firing Tom Thibodeau as coach, and discuss whether it was the right move (50:07).

On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing Nithin's observations from being in attendance for Game 4 between the Knicks and Pacers in Indiana. Next, they talk about just how impressive Haliburton and the Pacers have been and where the Knicks go from here (12:00). Finally, they wrap up by discussing the Thunder's dominance over the Timberwolves, earning them a berth in the NBA Finals (31:50).

On this week's episode, the guys open by reacting to a wild finish between the Knicks and Pacers in Game 1 in which the Knicks choked away a big lead in the final two minutes. They then go out west to discuss the Thunder's dominant performance against the Wolves to kick off the WCF (30:57).

On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the Nuggets forcing a game 7 against the Thunder in what has been a thrilling series so far. Then, they talk about the devastating Tatum injury and what it means for Boston moving forward, and discuss the Knicks on the brink of reaching the Conference Finals (23:45). Next, they talk about the Pacers upsetting the Cavs in 5 (37:18) as well as the Wolves ending the Curry-less Warriors in 5 (49:16). Finally, they wrap up with a discussion on the surprising results of the draft lottery which saw Nithin's Wizards tumbling all the way down to 6th and the Dallas Mavericks winning the Cooper Flagg sweepstakes (54:53).

On this week's episode, Nithin takes solo mic responsibilities to tackle all things NBA playoffs. He jumps into what's been an absolute wild start to Round 2 and also reflects on what this recent run of parity as meant for our relationship with the game's brightest stars.

On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing Dame going down with a devastating Achilles injury and what that means for him and the Bucks moving forward. They then bounce around all of the first round series with their reactions - including the Wolves surprising 3-1 lead over the Lakers, who will emerge from a tightly contested matchup between the Nuggets and Clippers, Knicks seizing control over the Pistons, and more.

On this week's episode, the guys kick things off by breaking down the recent play-in games and discussing the uncertain futures of the Sacramento Kings and Chicago Bulls. Then, they're joined by friend of the pod Ankit Oswal to preview the Western Conference playoff matchups, diving into each series in detail (17:32). Later, friend of the pod Vikram Vaidyanathan joins the show to help preview the Eastern Conference matchups with a full breakdown of each series (59:08).

On this week's two-part episode, the guys are first joined by friend of the pod Nehal Patel to break down the Western Conference playoff teams. They talk about strengths and weaknesses of each team, and potential X-factors that will determine how far they can go. Then, they are joined by friend of the pod Mohit Vasudeva to discuss their selections for end of the season awards, including All-NBA, MVP, ROTY, COTY, and more (54:08).

On this week's episode, the guys are joined by Washington Post's Wizards Reporter Varun Shankar. They talk about his background in basketball journalism and how he landed at the Post (1:37), his typical game day routine (08:12), thoughts on the Wizards roster and direction as a franchise (13:10), and wrap with his thoughts on the broader NBA landscape and who he's picking to win the Finals (29:13). Then, they go through Nithin's power poll of all 30 NBA teams and debate where teams should stand (35:58).  

On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the season from hell for the Dallas Mavericks after the Kyrie injury news. They then go into 3 teams trending up and 3 teams trending down heading into the final stretch - including the Lakers (21:15), Warriors (32:15), Pistons (40:37), Magic (51:26), Suns (59:00), and Clippers (1:01:25).

On this week's episode, the guys react to a disappointing All-Star weekend overall, due to the lack of star power, actual basketball, and over-commercialization. They discuss what the NBA can do or if they should even do anything to save the event. Then, the discuss some of their favorite storylines post All Star break, including how the Mavs and Warriors will fare in the West play-in race, will the Celtics be unbeatable again, the Nuggets' rejuvenated title chances, and more.

On this week's episode, the guys open with a quick discussion on the Eagles' Super Bowl victory over the Chiefs. They then dive into all the big transactions that happened at the trade deadline, evaluating the return for both teams. They discuss Fox to the Spurs, Butler to the Warriors, Ingram to the Raptors, Hunter to the Cavs, and more.

On this week's episode, the guys dive into the trade that shook the NBA: Luka Doncic to the Lakers for Anthony Davis and a first round pick. They break down why the Mavs possibly did this, the fact that no other teams got to bid, and what to make of both teams moving forward.

On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the Commanders' stunning victory over the Lions, earning them a berth in the NFC Conference Championship. They then go over their selections for the NBA All Star rosters, including locks, borderline makes, and honorable mentions (20:52). Last, they touch on the unique Suns Jazz trade (01:00:59).

On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the Commanders narrowly beating the Bucs to advance to the divisional round of the playoffs. They then discuss Nithin's recent visit to Utah and the Jazz Hornets game he attended, and interesting observations he made (16:38). Finally, they wrap up with a deep dive into two teams that have been overperforming expectations this year in the Pistons (29:52) and Clippers (40:02).

On this week's episode, the guys open with a little football talk to preview the upcoming playoff matchup between their favorite football teams, the Commanders and Bucs. Then then dive into the recent win streaks by both the Cavs and Thunder, which culminated in an entertaining game between the two. Finally, they bounce around the league, including discussing the tightening west playoff race.

On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the King's surprising firing of Mike Brown and what their outlook looks like moving forward. They talk about the rumors surrounding De'Aaron Fox and where he might be potentially moved if the Kings blow things up. Then, they move out East to discuss Jimmy's recent trade request and what the Heat should do (27:58). Finally, they wrap by sharing their New Years resolutions for 2025, including watching more East basketball, appreciating the Cavs and Thunder, and savoring the moments we continue to get with Lebron and Steph (49:22).    

On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the Milwaukee Bucks beating the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup. They talk about what this means for both teams moving forward, and their thoughts on year 2 of the in-season tournament. They then talk about all the discourse surrounding NBA ratings, and their interpretation of it (30:54). Last, they talk about some of the top teams names on the trade market, including Jimmy Butler, Cam Johnson, and the Atlanta Hawks (46:24).

On this week's episode, the guys break out each conference into individual tiers and provide their rationale for the groupings. Each tier is compared to a current NFL quarterback.

On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the rash of injuries across the league and what could be contributing factors (2:57). They then dive into other topics around the league: Cavs' 13-0 start (15:25) Pacers and Haliburton off to a rocky start (21:40) Timberwolves slow out the gate (27:30) 3-point shooting on the rise again (32:32) Warriors continue to impress (40:52) Rockets surging (49:05) Other notable players and teams (52:52)

On this week's episode, the guys take turns listing potential overreactions from the first week of the season and whether they see any validity to them or not, including: Paolo Banchero's rise (03:08) Warriors hot start (08:40) Is Wemby being figured out (17:54) Are the Bucks cooked (13:04) Nuggets struggles (21:54) Are the Lakers title contenders (27:58) Boston's hot shooting (34:12) Can Memphis return to past heights (37:25) Tyrese Haliburton isn't who we thought he is (41:47) Fun and surprising Nets (49:20)

On Part 2 of this week's episode, the guys preview the Western Conference and give you their team by team over/under predictions and locks.

On Part 1 of this week's episode, the guys preview the Eastern Conference and give you their team by team over/under predictions and locks.

On this week's episode, the guys draft their most intriguing teams for the 2025-2026 teams, starting with the Knicks and their reactions to the KAT trade. They then delve into the Grizzlies with the return of Ja, the Kings with the addition of DeRozan, the Mavs with the addition of Klay, the Magic with another year of growth, and more.

On this week's episode, the guys recap Olympics basketball and Team USA winning the gold. They discuss potentially seeing Lebron, KD, and Steph on the global stage for the last time, and what we should appreciate about what we saw this summer. Then then go into a number of tangential topics including the Tatum playing time controversy, who outperformed and underperformed, and what 2028 will potentially look like. 

On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing some of the ramifications of the 2nd apron and how its affecting teams (03:26). They then go through winners and losers of free agency, including the Sixers (21:41), Clippers (34:10), Warriors (39:43), Bulls (47:43), Mavericks (49:48), Heat (53:20), Kings (58:15), and more. They wrap up discussing their thoughts on team USA (01:06:32).

On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the Nets trading Mikal Bridges to the Knicks (02:55) and the Bulls trading Alex Caruso to the Thunder for Josh Giddey (14:17). They then discuss the top 10 picks of the draft and who they thought came out as winners and losers (21:02). Next, they cover the back half of the draft, including the Lakers stealing Dalton Knecht (40:52) and nabbing Bronny in the second round with pick 55 (47:54). Finally, they wrap with some thoughts on the upcoming free agency period (1:02:52).

On this week's episode, the guys discuss the Celtics beating the Mavs in 5 games to claim the NBA Championship. They talk about the windy path it took to get here, what is in store for the team moving forward, the narrative around the Js (13:38), what Dallas will or should do after a humbling loss (25:16), and more.

On this week's episode, the guys discuss the Celtics' commanding 2-0 start to the Finals and whether Dallas has a shot to get back into the series. They talk about Kyrie's poor performances, Boston's suffocating defense, Luka's one man carry job, Tatum's struggles, and more. They wrap by discussing Dan Hurley turning down the Lakers job.

On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the most intriguing storylines of the NBA Finals, including Kyrie's return to Boston, the Jays potentially breaking through, Luka's legacy, and more (4:45). They then talk about key matchups when the Celtics are on offense, and how the Celtics look to exploit weaknesses in the Mavs defense and put stress on them with 3 point shooting (31:58). They move over to the Mavs on offense, where Luka and Kyrie face a much stiffer test than the previous 3 series (39:14). Finally, they give their predictions on who will ultimately be crowned champion (56:26).

On this week's episode, the guys react to an entertaining start to both Conference Finals. In the East, they discuss how the Pacers were able to push the Celtics to the brink but late game execution issues resulted in a Celtics win. In the West, they discuss how the Mavs were able to overcome hot shooting by the Timberwolves due to great performances by Luka and Kyrie. 

On this week's episode, the guys react to some of the early games in Round 2. They talk about the Timberwolves' dominance vs Denver so far, how impressive Brunson and the Knicks have been, the Thunder not missing a beat since the regular season, and the Celtics continuing to obliterate everything in their path.

On this week's episode, the guys open by ranking the teams who have the most at stake in Round 1, where a loss could raise some big offseason questions. They then go around the league touching on the different Round 1 series, including the resilient Knicks, the disappointing Suns, the crunch time machinery of the Nuggets, and more.

On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the first set of play-in games which included the potential demise of the Warriors dynasty and a catastrophic Zion injury. They then talk about the Team USA roster and how that unit will potentially mesh this summer with all the talent they have. Finally, they go through each first round series and provide their thoughts and predictions on who will win.

On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing some of the tight playoff races happening in the last week of the season, including the West play-in. They talk about what potential first round matchups may arise and which ones they're looking forward to most. Finally, they go through their 23-24 awards selections and pick their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd All-NBA teams.

On this week's episode of Thik & Thin Hoops, the guys first discuss how likely it is we're heading for a Nuggets Celtics Finals. They then go through a slew of contenders and their chances of dethroning one of these two teams. Finally, they wrap with a discussion on the teams with the worst situations in the NBA and their prospects for success.

On this week's episode, the guys open by reacting to All Star weekend and what worked vs. what didn't. They then touch upon several macro level topics around the NBA, including the future of the league and how fans engage with the product. Next, they pick their most intriguing teams heading into the second half, including the Mavericks, Suns, Pacers, and Magic.

On this week's episode, the guys react to a relatively quiet trade deadline. They discuss PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford to the Mavs, Bojan Bogdanovic to the Knicks, Gordon Hayward to the Thunder, Buddy Hield to the Sixers, and more. They also discuss the inactivity of some teams and whether they should have been more aggressive.

On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the recently named All Star starters and who they pick for the reserve team. Then, they discuss the recent firing of Adrian Griffin, and what to expect from the Bucks with Doc Rivers at the helm. Finally, they touch on Embiid's 70 point game and the overall dominance we've seen from him this season.

On this week's episode, the guys open by grading the Pascal Siakam trade to the Pacers, discussing what this means for Indiana as a contender moving forward. They then dive deep into top trade targets to monitor before the deadline and who we think would be the best fits and packages for them - including Zach Lavine, Kyle Kuzma, Dejounte Murray, and others.

On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing recent news and notes around the league, including the Ja Morant and Tyrese Haliburton injuries and how they impact the Grizzlies and Pacers moving forward. They also touch on what to expect with Draymond returning to the Warriors. Finally, they take turns drafting the teams they believe to have the most bleak future moving forward.

On this week's episode, the guys discuss 10 big questions they have midway through the season. Questions include who won the OG trade between the Knicks and Raptors, can OKC win the title this year, how much should the Lakers panic after this poor stretch, are the Clippers poised to make noise this year, what teams should blow it up, and more.

On this week's episode, the guys discuss the Lakers winning the inaugural In-Season Tournament and what it means moving forward. They then dive into the latest Draymond suspension and what the Warriors should do. They touch on the Clippers who have found their footing with Harden after a rocky start. They wrap up with their quarter season picks for the All Star teams.

On this week's episode, the guys recap a thrilling end to the In Season Tournament and preview next week's tournament. They then go around the league to discuss some intriguing teams: including Orlando's dominance early, whether the Timberwolves are legitimate contenders or not, thoughts on the Pacers being on pace for #1 offense all time, and what the Warriors do from here on out.

On this week's episode, the guys give their thoughts on the In-Season Tournament so far, including the colorful courts, the structure of the tournament, and whether these games feel different. They then bounce around the league to discuss early season trends - including the Heat off to a surprising start, the Bucks playing well despite defensive struggles, the Thunder dominating opponents, the Kings showing improvement on top of their successful season last year, and more.

On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the Harden trade and how it impacts the Clippers and Sixers moving forward. They then dive into various overreactions from week 1, including thoughts on Lebron, Wemby's intriguing start, what teams might blow it up, and the colorful courts announced for the in-season tournament.

On Part 2 of their 2023-2024 Season Preview, the guys discuss their over/under predictions and locks for the Western Conference.

This week's episode is coming to you live from Chicago where the guys preview the Eastern Conference and give you their team by team over/under predictions and locks.

On this week's episode, the guys kick off season 5 of Thik & Thin Hoops by discussing the blockbuster Dame Lillard trade and what it means for the Bucks moving forward. They then delve into the Celtics trading for Jrue Holiday and where that leaves them in the pecking order of the East. Finally, they discuss some early preseason reactions, including the showdown between Wemby and Chet.

On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing some notable offseason news, including the pending trade requests from Dame and Harden as well as the recent contract that Jaylen Brown landed. They then provide their power rankings for both the Eastern and Western Conference heading into next year.