Hoopinions: NBA Podcast

Continiung season 4 with a bang, the Hoopinion boys continue to rank NBA teams. Tune in to see who we think are true contenders, glass cannons or first round exits. We talk about Victor Wembanyama and how well he compares to past rookies. Young teams and their futures, the Lakers and our concerns on Lebron's minutes and our NBA tier list. Please check out our socials for extra content (including the forfeits when we loose a bet)https://linktr.ee/Hoopinionshttps://www.youtube.com/@ho...

The Hoopinion's Boys are back! After taking the offseason off there's plenty to talk about. We take a look at the lastest block buster trade of James Harden heading off to the clippers and make some early season predictions. Who do we think are true contenders this season? Listen in to find out. Please check out our socials for extra content (including the forfeits when we loose a bet)https://linktr.ee/Hoopinionshttps://www.youtube.com/@hoopinions https://www.tiktok.com/@hoopinions

After a bit of a break, we’re back! But some of the league’s biggest coaches won’t be back next season after they were FIRED! We break down the reasons behind these surprising (and not so surprising) terminations, and look at how much of it was performance in these Playoffs, or overall track record. Speaking of Playoffs, we recap the second round and conference finals, looking at the truly wild hot streaks and the unusual upsets! It’s almost time for the NBA FINALS, so stay tuned to make sure...

Jimmy. Buckets. Looks like we owe you an apology… The first round of the playoffs is a wrap, and boy were there some HUGE twists! We review all the matchups for you and recap the highlights and lowlights. In the East, the Heat upset the No. 1 seeded Bucks led by record breaking performance from Butler, while the Kings and Warriors slug it out in a 7-game series in the West. The 76ers, Celtics and Knicks make it out of the first round lining up some interesting series in the East. The Lakers s...

The NBA Playoffs are here, and what an insane start we’ve had! We’ve already got controversy with Draymond Green as he leaves his “footprint” on the first round. A few unfortunate injuries to some key players strike a massive blow early on, and we discuss if this will cripple some of the top teams opening the door for a few major upsets, or if they can adjust and have some unlikely heroes step up. We break down every playoff match up for you with the highs and lows, and make our predictions f...

Play-ins are here, and we already have had some thrilling games and big disappointments! Harry called it… the Heat lose to the Hawks, with an underwhelming performance that could see them knocked out of playoff contention. Their hopes now rest on their game against the Bulls, who had a huge comeback to beat the Raptors. Ben talks OKC vs Pelicans after two huge performances from young Thunder stars keep their playoff chances alive. Harry’s Hot Sauce looks at what could have been after Minnesot...

It’s getting close… who is going to finish ahead? We’re down to the final game of the season, but playoff spots are still up for grabs! Harry and Ben look at how the end of the season unfolded, and discuss the potential play-in matchup scenarios. We also give our takes on the Mavericks questionable end to the season, and our thoughts on Luka after his team misses out on the play-ins. We’re so close to the post-season, so stay tuned!Please check out our socials for extra content (including the...

Just FIVE games to go, and the standings are as close as ever! The Dallas Mavericks sit outside the play-ins despite Luka and Kyrie’s best efforts. We discuss what the Mavs need to do to keep their playoff hopes alive, as well as their Western conference opponents - OKC, Lakers, Pels and Wolves - all vying for the last play-in spots. The Kings clinch a spot in the playoffs, breaking their 16 year drought, and we take a look back at the crazy discussion of last season’s trade that got them the...

Things are really starting to heat up with the playoffs and the play-ins only weeks away. The standings in the west are just like a snake and ladders game. Ben and Harry break down everything that has happened and make some spicy predictions on the way. It's honestly a big west breakdown this episode. (Sorry the east is kind of spreading out)Please like and subscribe!Please check out our socials for extra content (including the forfeits when we loose a bet)https://linktr.ee/Hoopinionshttps://...

A rivalry is well and truly stewing, and the flavour is BEEF. This week we got another face off between the Grizzlies and the Warriors, and we break down the fierce competition between these teams that could be facing each other in the first round of the playoffs! We check in on the super volatile West and the relatively stable East, and start to take a look at the potential playoff positions based on the toughness of remaining schedules. We also take a quick look into the current Ja situatio...

The moment the league has been waiting for has arrived… Kevin Durant makes his debut as a Phoenix Sun, and already he is showing how well he fits in with the team. So the next question - can the Suns make it the year they win the Larry O’Brien trophy and bring a championship home to Phoenix? In other news, some big injuries this week with LaMelo Ball and LeBron James both out, the latter being a huge blow to the Lakers’ playoff hopes. And in an offensive masterclass, Damian Lillard drops 71 p...

Blurb:A week of highs and lows, hirings and firings, and All-Stars and role players! All-Star weekend had a few highlights, but overall was another weekend of record low viewership - how can the league keep the All-Star game exciting with the new generation of players? Surprise news as the Hawks fire their head coach, is it too late in the season, or could a fresh start propel Atlanta into the playoffs? We also discuss the new acquisitions by the Clippers with Russell Westbrook, and the Bulls...

It’s that time of year, as the NBA silly season continues! We wrap up the last of the mid-season moves and break down the final trades before the deadline - which teams made the right switches, and which teams made the wrong call? We also got an early taste of these new-look rosters, highlighted by a MONSTER performance by Mikal “Brooklyn Bridge” Bridges. Will he be enough to save the Nets’ season or will they drop out of playoff contention?Please check out our socials for extra content (incl...

Just when it couldn’t get any more crazy… IT DOES! The trade deadline has brought some absolute blockbuster moves that nobody saw coming, and we break it all down for you! Kevin Durant is traded to the Suns, forming what could be a formidable playoff team, but what does this mean for the Nets now that both their superstars are gone? Meanwhile the Lakers finally move Westbrook, in a three-team deal with the Jazz and Timberwolves, shaking up the season for all three teams. On top of all that, L...

What an action-packed week in the NBA! From feisty fights to all-out brawls breaking out, we take a look at who is to blame, and the impact on the league both good and bad. The Hoopinions Curse strikes again with the Pelicans’ horrible streak of losses, while our Pacers prediction ends up coming true with them also dropping in the standings. After too long without a controversy, Kyrie Irving demands a trade from the Nets, and we look at the possible destinations he may end up. Finally we get ...