Host Greg Mroz returns from hiatus to talk about how the lack of Bulls news is concerning with regards to the future of the Bulls head coaching position. It will take a conclusion of the season for the 76ers & Raptors for the Bulls to be able to reach the fork in the road about whether to keep Jim Boylen or go after 76ers assistant Ime Udoka or Raptors assistant Adrian Griffin.
NBA gives us an update on COVID testing in the bubble. Richaun Holmes crossed the gun line and is in quarantine for 8 more days. All Kings players will were social justice message on their jersey. Kings practice Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with Monday off. People have really forgotten what some of these teams looked like before the break.
We have yet another stellar interview on tap! Brandon Marcus welcomes Mirjam Swanson to discuss covering the team from afar, and some Paul George-related takeaways from the team’s first media session in Orlando.
After a night that was loaded with Nets news, Najee and Hunter sit down to unpack it all! They give their thoughts on players putting messages on the backs of their jerseys, Dwight Howard and Patty Mills’ incredible idea and break down some complications they think might arise in the NBA’s bubble.
Also, the Nets have signed Jamal Crawford and Mike Beasley, so what does that mean for the team heading into Orlando? The guys break down their proposed starting lineups and rotations before giving their reasoning as to why Brooklyn bought these two guys in and take a look at who might possibly be next.
The NBA season restart is nearly upon us! David sits down to talk about the bubble with special guest Lyle Swithenbank from the Hoop-Ball Pels podcast.
Najee talks about how the loss of DeAndre Jordan and possibly Spencer Dinwiddie will impact the Nets and their chances of making the playoffs. Also, Jacque Vaughn is the interim head coach for now, but Najee dives into how long he thinks that will last and discusses how the NBA’s return will impact not only the Nets, but perhaps the entire world.
The Kings are back in Sacramento and mandatory workouts have begun for the players. Hear from Kent Bazemore, Marvin Bagley III, and Harrison Barnes. Scrimmage games are scheduled against Miami, the Bucks, and the Clippers. Jason Jones of The Athletic joins me to talk Bagley being reintroduced to the team and how trying to predict anything right now is impossible.
Huge episode alert!!! This week on the Pelicans’ Scoop Lyle chats with Mark Romig, Chief Marketing Officer of New Orleans and Company (and Mercedes-Benz Superdome Announcer). Lyle and Mark chat New Orleans tourism and the City’s Covid-19 response!
Three members of the Sacramento Kings have been diagnosed with COVID-19… Buddy Hield, Jabari Parker, Alex Len. Are there more? When can we start talking about the Kings chances to win without being short sided?  What will the next 2 weeks look like for the Kings and the NBA? Damien Barling covers it all!
We have a ton to cover! Brandon Marcus welcomes SB Nation’s Sabreena Merchant to talk Clippers schedule, Lou Williams being 50-50 to play, and whether the bubble can truly work!
Special Lakers guest Emile Avanessian (@hardwoodhype) joins Ethan & JCto discuss Avery Bradley’s opt-out, the pending Dwight Howard decision, and how this Lakers roster will look around LeBron & AD as the club proceeds to Orlando.
The guys dive into the reconstructed starting five, the importance of KCP & Alex Caruso, Kyle Kuzma’s ever-evolving role, and perhaps the Lakers biggest question of them all: How do you fill those center minutes with all of the floating variables in the mix? Plus, JR Smith (!?) enters the mix. Sorry, Nick Young.
It’s the Battle for LA… in Orlando! Brandon Marcus and Ethan Norof, the hosts of our very own Hoop Ball Clippers and Lakers shows, hit the mics together for this fun blended show!