Would you trade for Jimmy Buckets? Would your trade for Beal? Would you steal a movie?

In this episode of Hoopatheticals, hosts Jez and Thom dive into the current state of the NBA, discussing trades, player stocks, and the upcoming season for the Coburg Giants. They analyze the potential trades involving players like Jimmy Butler and Khris Middleton, while also exploring the implications of these trades on team dynamics. The conversation is interspersed with humor and insights, culminating in a creative poetry segment that reflects their love for basketball. In this engaging conversation, the hosts delve into various NBA topics, including the dynamics of European players in the league, trade possibilities for Bradley Beal, the potential of the Detroit Pistons, and the conspiracy surrounding DeMontis Sabonis's lack of recognition. They also explore the fun segment 'Agent Cody Bank' where they pitch players for max contracts, and share their anticipations for the upcoming All-Star break.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Australian Basketball news
01:27 NBA Stock Market: Buying and Selling Players
04:58 The Jimmy Butler Dilemma
10:38 Bucks Chat & Khris Middleton's Trade Value and Future
17:39 Poetry Corner: Trade Season & Bucks Bigs of Yesteryear
25:21 Worst Fake: Khris Middleton for Bradley Beal
28:07 Pistons' Potential: A Thorn in the Side of the East
30:45 Conspiracy Zone: The Case of Domantas Sabonis
33:30 Conspiracy: Shai vs Jokic for MVP
38:55 Agent Cody Bank: Selling NBA Talent
43:48 All-Star Break Anticipations