The Hoop Troop Podcast
By The Hoop Troop
The Hoop Troop PodcastApr 26, 2024
Episode 63: First Round Fights
The guys are back to talk about the first few games of the first round of the NBA playoffs. With each series taking shape and heading on the road for games 3 and 4, the guys discuss all of the biggest storylines. From the potential Nuggets sweep, to the Mavs/Clippers dogfight, to snooze fest Celtics series, the guys talk about it all. After reviewing each series individually, they close by discussing Embiid’s flagrant game 3 – sending Matt into an unhinged spiral. Turn into for this and much more!
#NBA #Basketball #Sports #Hoops #Podcast #HoopTroop #NBAPlayoffs #Knicks #Sixers #Bucks #Pacers #Magic #Cavs #Celtics #Heat #Lakers #Nuggets #Timberwolves #Suns #Mavs #Clippers #Thunder #Pelicans
Episode 62: NBA Playoff Preview
With less than a week before the start of the NBA Play-In Tournament, the guys got back on the mic to talk about how the playoff standings are shaping up. By both mocking their preseason predictions and tackling some of the most exciting potential matchups, the guys dissect all of the latest storylines in the NBA. Tune in for this and much more!
#NBA #Basketball #Sports #Podcast #NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayInTournament #Hoops #HoopTroop
Episode 61: Calm Before the Trade Deadline Storm
The Troop is back just in time to talk about the NBA’s trade deadline! From speculation about upcoming trades to discussing those that have taken place since our last episode, the guys get into it all ahead of one of the biggest days in the NBA! Tune in for this and much more!
#NBA #Basketball #Sports #Podcast #NBATradeDeadline #NBAAllStar #Hoops #HoopTroop
Episode 60: In-Season Tournament Mayhem
With Mike sidelined for grad school, Matt and Luke come in hot with an In-Season Tournament primer. With the knockout round underway, the guys talk about the best and worst of the tournament so far. To cap it off, the guys predict who will come out on top, and which individual players will make the all-tournament team. Tune in for this and much more!
#NBA #Basketball #Sports #Hoops #Podcast #InSeasonTournament #NBAInSeasonTournament
Episode 59: Thanksgiving Potluck
The Hoop Troop is back just in time for Thanksgiving. With a month of the NBA season in the rearview mirror, the guys decided to bring some of their initial takes to the table. Luke, Matt, and Mike each bring an appetizer, a main dish, and a sweet dessert as a way to discuss all of the major events of the season so far!
#NBA #Basketball #Hoops #Podcast #Sports #NBAInSeasonTournament #Thanksgiving
Episode 58: The Hoop Troop is Back for Another NBA Season
WEEEEE’RRRREEEE BAAAACCCCKKKKK!!!! Take a listen to our latest episode of our podcast for a primer on what to expect this NBA season. The Guys give their predictions for the final standings in both conferences, the prospective champions, and the season awards. At the end of the day, they’re all just happy basketball is BACK. Tune in for this and much more!
#NBA #Basketball #Sports #Podcast #Hoops #HoopTroop
Episode 57: Draft Week
The Hoop Troop is back in time to celebrate the 2023 NBA champion Denver Nuggets! After gushing over the Nuggets, the guys talk about the major offseason storylines – from the Beal trade to hypothetical Dame trades. Lastly, the guys shut it down after talking about Thursday’s NBA draft. Tune in for this and much more!
#NBA #Sports #Basketball #Podcast #Nuggets #Heat #Suns #Wizards #Blazers #NBADraft #NBAFreeAgency #FreeAgency #Beal #Dame
Episode 56: “Sometimes Things Just End, And That’s The Beauty of Life”
The Hoop Troop is back just in time to preview the NBA Conference Finals. After a lengthy hiatus, the team reviews the major storylines that have taken place in the NBA over the recent past. From the play-in to the first two rounds, the guys cover it all. Who will make and win the finals? Where do the Suns go from here? What are the next steps for the Knicks? What happens with the Draft Lottery tonight? Tune in for this and much more!
#NBA #Basketball #Sports #Podcast #Lakers #Nuggets #Heat #Celtics #Sixers #Suns #Knicks #NBADraftLottery #NBADraft #HoopTroop
Episode 55: The Home Stretch
With less than 20 games left in the NBA season, the guys revisit their preseason predictions. Tune in to get caught up on all the major storylines to follow as the regular season nears its conclusion. What happens to the Grizzlies with Ja’s uncertain status? Who avoids the play-in in the Western Conference? Can the Knicks overtake Cleveland for the 4thseed in the East? Listen for this and much more!
#NBA #Basketball #Sports #Podcast #NBAPlayoffs
Episode 54: All Stars, Trades, and The Return of The Hoop Troop
Before discussing the major Mavericks/Kyrie Irving trade, the guys discuss the 2022-2023 All Star rosters. Who got snubbed and how can the NBA fix its format? The guys then switch gears and talk about the implications of Kyrie Irving being traded to the Dallas Mavericks. What does this mean for the Nets and KD? Can the Mavs win with these two? What does this mean for the Lakers and other suiters? Tune in for this and much more!
#NBA #Basketball #Sports #Podcast #NBAAllStar #Nets #Mavericks #Kyrie #HoopTroop
Episode 53: New Year Mock Trades
It might be a new year, but the same old Hoop Troop is back with another episode. Rather than speculate on potential All Stars or talk about current game action, the guys instead created some mock trades. Take a listen for some trade suggestions and stick around for conversation regarding team and player outlooks for the rest of the season.
#NBA #Basketball #Sports #Podcast #NBAPodcast #BasketballPodcast #SportsPodcast #NBATradeSeason
Episode 52: The Calm Before The Storm
The guys reconvene to talk about everything happening in the NBA right now. While the trade deadline is months away, should teams start thinking about making their big moves now? Will teams make early decisions to enter the Victor Sweepstakes, will others commit to trying to win a championship this season, or will teams simply hold pat? Tune in for this and much more!
#NBA #Basketball #Sports #Podcast #NBAPodcast #BasketballPodcast #SportsPodcast #Bulls #Lakers #Suns #Heat #Bucks #Celtics #Sixers #Kings #LightTheBeam #Blazers #Knicks #Mavericks #TradeDeadline #VictorWembanyama
Episode 51: Positives and Negatives from the First Three Weeks
Teams have played about 10 games so far this season, which is enough of a sample size for the guys to share their thoughts on the good, the bad, and the ugly in the NBA so far this season. From Kyrie and the Nets disaster to the Cavs and Suns outperforming expectations, the guys tackle some of the best and worst stories in the league so far. Tune in for this and much more!
#NBA #Basketball #Sports #Podcast #BasketballPodcast #NBAPodcast #SportsPodcast #Brooklyn #Nets #Kyrie #KD #Cleveland #Cavs #Phoenix #Suns #Minnesota #Timberwolves #Hoops
Episode 50: Mike’s Takes
The Hoop Troop is back with its 50th episode and so is NBA basketball! Tune in for our first impressions from the first five or so games of the season. Mike provides his takes for Matt and Luke to dissect. From the Kings to the Bucks, the guys cover it all. Which teams should already be in panic mode? Which teams are outperforming expectations? Which teams are true title contenders? Tune in for this and much, much more!
#NBA #Basketball #Sports #Podcast #NBAPodcast #BasketballPodcast #SportsPodcast #Heat #Lakers #Clippers #Nuggets #Kings #Celtics #Bucks #Nets
Episode 49: One Week Till Basketball
The guys are back and discuss the latest drama sweeping the NBA. From the Ime Udoka scandal, Draymond’s TMZ punch, and the fallout from Victor Wembanyama’s USA debut, Matt and Luke discuss how these various stories will impact the NBA season. Tune in for this and much, much more!
#NBA #Basketball #Sports #Podcast #NBAPodcast #BasketballPodcast #SportsPodcast #Celtics #Warriors #ImeUdoka #DraymondGreen #JordanPoole #VictorWembanyama #NBADraftLottery #Tanking
Episode 48: Too Early NBA Season Predictions
After an end of Summer hiatus, The Hoop Troop is back and better than ever. With the offseason wrapping up and the season starting in about a month, the guys dive into some early predictions for the upcoming NBA season. The guys give their predictions for all season awards, conference standings, and ultimately our NBA champions. Tune in for this and much more!
#NBA #Basketball #Hoops #Sports #Podcast #NBAPodcast #BasketballPodcast #HoopsPodcast #SportsPodcast #HoopTroop
Episode 47: NBA Offseason in Limbo
The NBA offseason remains at a standstill as we await KD, Kyrie, and Donovan Mitchell trades to break. While the teams hesitate to make moves, the guys discuss some of the more major rumors circulating the league. From KD to the Celtics, to Collin Sexton’s free agent market the Luke, Matt, and Mike highlight all potential outcomes. Take a listen for this and much more!
#NBA #Basketball #Sports #Podcast #NBAPodcast #BasketballPodcast #SportsPodcast #NBAOffseason #Nets #KD #Celtics #Kyrie #Lakers #Pacers #DonovanMitchell #Jazz #Knicks #Ainge #Mavs #Raptors
Episode 46: Ayton, Mitchell, and The State of The NBA Offseason
With the NBA offseason progressing in slow motion, the guys get into detail about the few stories that broke over the passed week. From the Suns matching Deandre Ayton’s max offer sheet, to the Jazz putting Donovan Mitchell on the trade market, Matt and Luke review the impact from all major moves in the league. This all comes, of course, with the longest Knicks related rant Matt has ever had on this podcast. Tune in for this and much more!
#NBA #Basketball #Sports #Podcast #NBAPodcast #BasketballPodcast #SportsPodcast #Hoops #Ayton #Pacers #Suns #Nets #DonovanMitchell #Jazz #Knicks #Spida #Randle #Westbrook #Lakers #NBASummerLeague #Blazers
Episode 45: Summer League Standouts
The Hoop Troop is back and so is NBA Summer League! Before talking about the sights and sounds from Las Vegas, the guys take a look at some Free Agency storylines. From Deandre Ayton to Bradley Beal, the guys go over all of the major moves. From there, it’s all about the biggest winners and losers of summer league so far. Tune in to get caught up on all of the summer NBA action!
#NBA #Basketball #Sports #Podcast #NBAPodcast #BasketballPodcast #SportsPodcast #Hoops #NBASummerLeague #SummerLeague #Suns #Pacers #Ayton #KD #Kyrie
Episode 44: Free Agency Frenzy
The Hoop Troop is back and ready to talk about all of the craziness of NBA Free Agency so far. From KD demanding a trade to Brian Windhorst becoming Nostradamus, the guys go over all the major moves from the 2022 offseason.
#NBA #Basketball #Sports #Podcast #NBAPodcast #BasketballPodcast #SportsPodcast #Hoops #NBAFreeAgency #Nets #KD #Kyrie #Gobert #Wolves #Jazz #Windhorst
Episode 43: NBA Draft Recap and Free Agency Primer
The guys are back and dive into the biggest picks and trades from the NBA draft. Matt and Luke highlight the biggest winners and losers of the draft before turning their attention to impending free agency. From the Brooklyn Nets saga to potential moves in Atlanta and San Antonio, the guys give their thoughts on what might happen in the NBA over the next week. Tune in for this and much, much more!
#NBA #Basketball #Sports #Podcast #NBAPodcast #BasketballPodcast #SportsPodcast #NBADraft #NBAFreeAgency #Hoops #HoopTroop
Episode 42: The NBA Champions and the NBA Draft
The Hoop Troop is back just in time to celebrate the Golden State Warriors NBA Championship. The guys dive into their finals run, legacy, and future. After some jawing about Steph’s place in NBA history, the guys move on to the NBA Draft. With the draft on Thursday night, the guys speculate about what lies ahead by going through the first 15 or so picks. Tune in for everything you need to know ahead of Thursday night!
#NBA #Basketball #Sports #Podcast #NBAPodcast #BasketballPodcast #SportsPodcast #Hoops #HoopTroop #NBAFinals #Warriors #Steph #Curry #Celtics #NBADraft
Episode 41: Five Finals Games
The Hoop Troop is back with another NBA Finals episode! With the Warriors taking a 3-2 lead, Matt and Luke look into where both teams have found success, and discuss if it’s possible that the Celtics can potentially come back to win the series. After talking about the finals, the guys look at the Kenny Atkinson hiring and some NBA draft buzz.
#NBA #Basketball #Sports #Podcast #NBAPodcast #BasketballPodcast #SportsPodcast #Hoops #Hoop Troop #NBAFinals #Warriors #Celtics #Steph #Klay #Draymond #Wiggins #Tatum #Brown #Smart #TimeLord #Hornets #KennyAtkinson #NBADraft
Episode 40: The NBA Finals
After a Memorial Day break, The Hoop Troop is back and so is the NBA Finals! Tune in to get caught up on everything that’s happened in the first two games, and to gear up for what is shaping up to be a great series. We also talk about some head coaching changes, and other storylines throughout the league
#NBA #Basketball #Sports #Podcast #NBAPodcast #BasketballPodcast #SportsPodcast #Hoops #HoopTroop #Warriors #Celtics #NBAFinals #Lakers #Jazz #NBAPlayoffs
Episode 39: The Conference Finals and the Lottery
The guys are back and talk about everything that’s happened in the last week in the NBA. From the Warriors going up 3-0 over the Mavericks to the Eastern Conference Final duel between the Heat and Celtics, the guys discuss all the major storylines across the league. Come for some playoff chatter, stick around for some lottery observations and much more!
#NBA #Basketball #Sports #Podcast #Hoops #NBAPodcast #BasketballPodcast #SportsPodcast #HoopTroop #NBAConferenceFinals #NBAPlayoffs #Warriors #Mavs #Heat #Celtics #NBADraftLottery
Episode 38: Game 7s and The Conference Finals
The Hoop Troop is back in time to kick off the NBA Conference Finals. After Dallas and Boston persevered in long second-round series, will they have enough in the tank to make the NBA finals? Or will the veteran teams of Golden State and Miami hold them off? Tune in for our thoughts on this and much more!
#NBA #Basketball #Sports #Hoops #Podcast #NBAPodcast #BasketballPodcast #SportsPodcast #HoopsPodcast #HoopTroop #NBAPlayoffs #Warriors #Grizzlies #Heat #Sixers #Celtics #Bucks #Suns #Mavs #NBAConferenceFinals
Episode 37: An MVP and the Second Round of the Playoffs
The guys are back with so much Playoff Basketball to discuss. Four games into the second round, Matt and Luke take a look at the 8 remaining teams and make cases for each of them as they fight for a championship.
#NBA #Basketball #Sports #Podcast #NBAPodcast #SportsPodcast #BasketballPodcast #Hoops #HoopTroop #Jokic #MVP #NBAPlayoffs #Suns #Mavs #Warriors #Grizzlies #Heat #Sixers #Bucks #Celtics
Episode 36: Second Round Series
The guys are back just in time to take a look at the second round matchups of the NBA Playoffs. After mourning the loss of each time eliminated in the first round, the guys dive into the biggest storylines for the remaining playoff teams. Tune in for this and much more!
#NBA #Basketball #Sports #Podcast #NBAPodcast #BasketballPodcast #SportsPodcast #Heat #Sixers #Bucks #Celtics #Suns #Mavs #Warriors #Grizzlies #NBAPlayoffs
Episode 35: The First Round of the NBA Playoffs: From Brooklyn’s Dysfunction to Major Injuries to Finals Favorites
Tune in to the latest episode of The Hoop Troop Podcast to get caught up on everything that has happened so far in the NBA Playoffs! Matt and Luke kick this episode off by discussing the Celtics triumph and Nets implosion. Then, they look at some teams that suffered significant injuries, such as the Bucks, 76ers, and Suns. Then, the guys look ahead to some potential second round matchups. Tune in for this and much, much more!
#NBA #Basketball #Sports #Podcast #NBAPodcast #BasketballPodcast #SportsPodcast #NBAPlayoffs #Nets #Celtics #Bucks #Bulls #Heat #Sixers #Suns #Mavs #Jazz #Warriors
Episode 34: 2022 NBA Playoff Kickoff
The guys are back, and so are the NBA Playoffs. With the Play-In in the rearview mirror, the guys look at evaluate the first round playoff series after one game each. Take a listen to this episode to get caught up on the early playoff action!
#NBA #Basketball #Sports #Hoops #Podcast #NBAPodcast #BasketballPodcast #NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayIn #SportsPodcast #HoopTroop
Episode 33: Playoff Preview and Award Predictions
The guys look at what happened throughout this NBA season and make some predictions for how the play-in and first round of the playoffs will go. After making their postseason picks, the guys then make their guesses at who will win the NBA season awards. Tune in for this and much more!
#NBA #Basketball #Hoops #Sports #Podcast #NBAPodcast #BasketballPodcast #SportsPodcast #HoopTroop #Nets #Cavs #Hawks #Hornets #TWolves #Clippers #Pelicans #Spurs #NBAPlayoffs
Episode 32: March Madness
The Hoop Troop is back and eager to talk about the highs and lows of the NCAA tournament. They start by looking at how some of the top NBA prospects have fared this March, and then talk about Coach K’s push for one last title. After talking about college hoops, the guys turn back to the NBA and look at how the standings are taking shape. From play-in hopefuls to title contenders, the guys talk about it all.
#NBA #Basketball #Hoops #Sports #Podcast #NBAPodcast #SportsPodcast #BasketballPodcast #HoopTroop #MarchMadness #Duke #UNC #Kansas #Nova #Nets #Bucks #Heat #Celtics #Sixers #Lakers #Suns #Nuggets #Clippers
Episode 31: Looking Ahead to the NBA Playoffs
The guys hop back on the mic to talk about the state of the NBA. With playoff seeding becoming clearer, Matt and Luke discuss the potential play-in games and first round matchups. After a look into the postseason, they take a turn to look at three teams that fell short of their goal this year: The Lakers, The Kings, and The Knicks. Tune in for our thoughts on this and much, much more!
#NBA #Basketball #Sports #Hoops #Podcast #NBAPodcast #BasketballPodcast #SportsPodcast #HoopTroop #ESPN #Hawks #Bucks #Sixers #Heat #Nets #Suns #Grizzlies #Jazz #Warriors #Nuggets #Lakers #Kings #Knicks
Episode 30: What Can Happen The Rest of The Way?
In the latest episode of The Hoop Troop Podcast, the guys react to the few games since the NBA returned to action after the All Star break. Matt overreacts to the Harden Embiid tandem, Luke praises the Mavericks, and they both do what they do best: Troll the Lakers. Tune in for this and much, much more!
#NBA #Basketball #Sports #Hoops #Podcast #NBAPodcast #BasketballPodcast #SportsPodcast #Embiid #Harden #Sixers #Lakers #LeBron #Mavericks #Luka #Nuggets #Zion
Episode 29: The Deadline and The All-Star Weekend
Take a listen to the latest episode of The Hoop Troop Podcast for a summary of and commentary on some of the biggest trade deadline moves. Luke and Matt break down everything from CJ McCollum’s move to the big Harden/Simmons deal. Keep listening for a scathing review of the All Star Weekend, which has completely fallen from grace. What can the NBA do to return it to glory? Tune in to hear our thoughts!
#NBA #Basketball #Hoops #Podcast #NBAPodcast #BasketballPodcast #HoopTroop #NBAAllStar #NBATradeDeadline #Blazers #Pelicans #Mavs #Wizards #Nets #76ers
Episode 28: All Star Reactions and Trade Deadline Primer
The guys are back and ready to discuss the recently announced NBA All Stars. Was anyone snubbed? After discussing the All Star selections, the guys get into what really matters: NBA Trade Season. With the deadline only a few days away, the guys react to trades that have already taken place, and provide insight into other moves they’d like to see happen. Take a listen to get prepared for the chaos that is trade deadline week!
#NBA # Basketball #Hoops #Podcast #NBAPodcast #BasketballPodcast #HoopTroop #NBAAllStar #NBATradeDeadline #WojBomb #Shams #Clippers #Blazers #Pacers #Cavs
Episode 27: Trades and All Stars
Before getting into some All Star selections, Matt and Luke jump back in to talk about the Cam Reddish Trade. From the Knicks and Hawks, to the hottest players in the NBA right now, the guys tackle it all. Tune in to the latest episode of The Hoop Troop Podcast for all your NBA intel!
#NBA #Basketball #Hoops #Podcast #NBAPodcast #BasketballPodcast #HoopTroop #NBAAllStar #Knicks #Hawks #Reddish
Episode 26: What We Want In 2022
Happy New Years Eve! The guys return from a holiday break to talk about what they’d like to see happen in the NBA in 2022. From big trades to Angry Beavers, the guys have a wide range of expectations. With Covid taking the league by storm, the guys focused less on the current state of the NBA, but more on the future of the season.
#NBA #Basketball #Sports #Hoops #Podcast #NBAPodcast #BasketballPodcast #SportsPodcast #HoopsPodcast #HoopTroop #NBABasketball
Episode 25: The Standings Taking Shape
With 20 games down, Matt and Luke take a look at some teams that are over-performing or under-performing expectations. From the red hot Phoenix Suns to the dumpster fire that is the Sacramento Kings, the guys give their thoughts on all the hot storylines in the NBA
#NBA #Basketball #Hoops #Sports #Podcast #NBAPodcast #SportsPodcast #BasketballPodcast #HoopTroop #Suns #Booker #Ayton #Knicks #Kemba #Lakers #LeBron #Kings #PukeWalton
Episode 24: Luke's Notes
The Hoop Troop is back with another episode!
Take a listen to get caught up on everything happening in the NBA right now! From The Ben Simmons situation, to the Jokic-Morris feud, to the actual basketball taking place, the guys tackle it all.
#NBA #Basketball #Sports #Hoops #Podcast #NBAPodcast #BasketballPodcast #HoopTroop
Episode 23: Basketball is Back
Just in time for the start of the NBA season, former host and friend of the Pod Mike O'Connor checks back in to talk some hoops. The guys discuss some overreactions from the first few games of the year, and comment on which teams are over or underperforming so far!
Episode 22: 2021-2022 NBA Season Award Predictions
With only a few days until the start of the season, the guys make their picks for who will win this year's NBA awards. From MVP to ROY, they discuss all potential outcomes, and highlight what to expect this coming season!
Episode 21: Season Preview #2
With media day behind us and the preseason a week away, the guys continue to look at the upcoming NBA season. While overcoming some technical difficulties, Matt and Luke predict the futures of the Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors, Memphis Grizzlies, and Toronto Raptors. Take a listen to our latest episode for our thoughts on this and so much more!
Episode 20: Season Preview #1
After Matt mourns the loss of Frank Ntilikina, the guys take a look at the upcoming season for the Pacers, Heat, 76ers, and Blazers. With the NBA season only a month away, there's no better place to get ready for it than with The Hoop Troop Podcast!
Episode 19: 2021 Offseason Review
After a brief hiatus because Matt got sick, moved, and started grad school, The Hoop Troop is back in force to discuss all of the NBA's moves this offseason. From the draft and free agent signings to some pretty major trades, Matt and Luke gives their takes on all things basketball.
Episode 18: New Look, New Champs, Same Old Podcast
The Hoop Troop changes its look, as Luke and Matt have waaaay too much time on their hands. Take a listen to the latest episode of The Hoop Troop Podcast, where we discuss the NBA Finals, playoffs, free agency, draft, and much more!
Episode 17 - High On Our Own Supply
The Men are back and talk about basketball for maybe a cumulative total of 12 minutes.
Episode 16 - Trade Deadline
The Men return from their Spring Break to discuss none of the trades that end up occurring on the Trade Deadline, as well as Curb Your Enthusiasm, Seinfeld, and Matt committing a felony, in my opinion, to get the vaccine.
Episode 15 - The Seattle Breakfast Scene
The Men discuss the hours of operation of several Seattle based coffee stores, as well as the All-Star selections.
Episode 14 - Even More Men
The Men heard you complaints that there weren't enough Men on the show, so they added two more Men and now all six Men got together and screamed at each other for an hour. Enjoy.