Host Brad Hardin brings us a double feature this week as the Hawks end their Bubble Mini Camp and gives his takeaways. He also talks the Hawks officially announcing Assistant GM Landry Fields to the front office and his potential impact and the Hawks’ interest in Nuggets Forward Jerami Grant.
The Lakers showed up six minutes late, but their arrival was emphatic and the Game 1 win vs. Miami very much looked like a statement 1-5 Finals matchup. The Heat do not have an answer for LeBron or Anthony Davis—frankly, nobody does—and with injuries quickly mounting to Goran Dragic, Bam Adebayo, and Jimmy Butler, the Heat are going to be left searching for answers entering Game 2. Ethan and JC break down what went right for the Lakers and how the purple and gold can keep the gas flowing in their quest for the NBA’s greatest honor.
A lot of talented people were let go from the Sacramento Kings organization including Stockton GM Anthony McClish. Why did this happen? McClish is a very well respected, young front office executive. Plus, Jill gives us some names to watch as additions to McNair’s front office.
Victor Oladipo has made it known he wants out of Indy. We know the perfect landing spot for him. David and Sam talk about possible Dipo trades and breakdown three new draft prospects.
Host Brad Hardin covers reactions from the Hawks Mini Camp from Trae Young, John Collins and Kevin Huerter. He also breaks down NBA Draft Prospect French Point Guard Killian Hayes and the organization’s love affair with a healthy Clint Capela.
Jo Stroman has your between-series coverage of the Miami Heat, with a game six wrap (winner!) and a look-ahead to the Finals and a showdown with ‘Bron!
LeBron James delivered a historic performance for the ages, but it wasn’t his effort alone that fueled the Lakers to their new rallying cry of “four more.” Anthony Davis was excellent again, Dwight Howard’s resurgence is real, and a commitment to defense is why the Lakers are in the driver’s seat for the final showdown.
Ethanand JCdive into the poetry of the Lakers returning to this stage in the same year we lost Kobe, the chemistry and connection of this group, and excitedly preview the next stage of the game for these Lakers who are anything but done.
We’ve had a moment to breathe, but we’re still not pleased. Brandon Marcus welcomes back Justin Wilson to the show, and the guys hit on how this crumbling was different than five years ago. Plus, where do the Clippers go from here and what are the team’s top priorities this offseason?
Going into game six we fully expect the Heat to close, but let me reiterate as to way I think that is NOT a good thing for the Heat. LeBron and the Lakers won last night. As I said before I thought that they would be here. However I believe he means more to the game of basketball, than others think. Lastly there is a player that was in LeBron’s situation that I hope was watching him last eve.
That’s all going to be on here on Hoopball Heat!
Herro was amazing, the team was soild. What took place Wednesday night gives Jo Stroman more reason to believe Brad Stevens is good, but maybe not great. Listen for more!
Monte McNair was introduced as the Sacramento Kings GM today. What were our biggest takeaways? What are his most important tasks ahead? Player development. Buddy Hield’s importance to Monte’s ideas. Will Luke be around more than one season?
Host Brad Hardin is back for a 2nd time this week as Hawks open up Bubble Mini-Camp for players returning to the Roster. He reviews comments about the offseason and roster made by President of Basketball Operations Travis Schlenk and Head Coach Lloyd Pierce and a WOJ BOMB!