The guys sit down to talk about Steve Nash’s recent comments on the responsibilities that he will dole out to Mike D’Antoni and Jacque Vaughn and give their thoughts on Nash’s role this upcoming season. Naj and Hunter dive into the Russell Westbrook and John Wall trade, discussing which team it makes much better. The Nets’ preseason and Christmas game schedule has now been released and the guys go over whether or not they’ll see their main guys take the court for the first time? Lastly, they rank their top-20 NBA players and then give their top-5 at each position.
What a blast! David Lara (Social Media Coordinator at The Ringer, Dallas native, avid Mavericks fan) and host Lawrence Brooks catch up on the Mavs draft day, offseason acquisitions, and season outlook!
Breaking news as Russell Westbrook is traded to Washington for John Wall. Training camp began this week. How COVID is effecting camp and how it might effect the season. Will 72 games get played? Importance of roster depth for the Kings this season. Why Damien believes Buddy will be really successful this year. Luke Walton has more help this year than he did last year. Going into the season with optimism. Glenn Robinson signing. Changing expectations for Tyrese Haliburton.
Brad Hardin is joined by Host of the Locked on NBA and Locked on Fantasy Basketball Podcasts Josh Lloyd to talk about the playoff aspirations for the Hawks and what they need to work though to get there
The offseason is a wrap faster than eager Christmas enthusiasts putting presents under the tree after Thanksgiving, and the Hoop Ball Lakers boys are here to break down the revamped LakeShow Lineup. The structure of AD’s contract is the only looming question because Rob Pelinka has passed every test thrown his way with flying colors. The Lakers have beefed up the starting five, created real depth at each position, and have arguably the deepest rotation in the league after just winning the NBA title. Pretty good for a GM who didn’t understand the salary cap, right? Ethan and JC analyze it all AND throw in some takes that are hot enough for Tapatio to be our sponsor. @Tapatio, call us.
Host Greg Mroz breaks down the reasoning behind the Garrett Temple signing, why the Bulls have been so quiet in free agency, and what the future of the point guard position is now that Kris Dunn is an Atlanta Hawk.
The guys are back to talk about the Nets and all things NBA. They go over why they believe the Nets should or should not trade for James Harden, talk about their recent move to acquire Bruce Brown Jr. and get into how the rest of the NBA is shaping up around them. They then dive into who they wish the Nets drafted and end things off by talking about who they think is the NBA’s best team right now.
Kings don’t match Atlanta’s 4 year, $72 million offer and Bogi is headed to Atlanta. The reaction to this is NEAR universal. Why didn’t the match and try to trade him later. Jill feels one way, Damien feel another. How would the reaction be different if we hadn’t heard about the Bucks trade? Does that make losing him for nothing more difficult? How’s Buddy reacting? Exactly as you’d expect! What’s next? Monte’s next move is a huge one and Kings fans will be watching very closely. Hassan Whiteside to the Kings?
Brad Hardin is joined by Jordan Boatwright AKA Mr. Atlanta Player Development & David Bracey to talk over the Hawks Free Agent Signings and how this new found depth is a blessing and a dilemma for this team.
Serge Ibaka is in! Luke Kennard is in (via trade)! Montrezl and Green are out, and Marcus Morris is sticking around. Justin Wilson joins Brandon Marcus for a trade season and free agency recap show!
The boys are back and Dennis Schroder is in the house!
JC & Ethan deliver the necessary free-agent primer show and discuss the likelihood of Rajon Rondo, Avery Bradley, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Dwight Howard returning. JC thinks Wes Matthews is in the bag, and Ethan continues to bang the Jae Crowder drum.
The fellas discuss how Schroder integrates into the mix, the most likely makeup of the Lakers roster entering the season, and the general free agent frenzy coming directly into the hearts of hoop heads everywhere.
Brad Hardin is joined by HIS FRIEND Alan Srochi to talk about the Dedmon-Snell Trade, Hawks 2020 Rookie Class, and Free Agent prospects that can fill the Hawks’ needs
