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Feb 27, 2025 • 46min

What's old is new again? Lakers, Nuggets and Warriors all in the title mix

On today's episode Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The Lakers, Nuggets, and Warriors as title contenders The revitalized Detroit Pistons franchise, how far can this go? The Knicks and Grizzlies have excellent records but are a notch below the true contenders, what's the deal? More on the disastrous Luka Doncic trade Top 5 NBA teams right now Programming note: The TrueHoop podcast will be on a hiatus, we hope to be back before the season ends. Stay tuned to truehoop.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 20, 2025 • 53min

"Win the Inside Game" author and performance coach Steve Magness

On today's special episode Henry Abbott talks to author and performance coach Steve Magness about his new book "Win the Inside Game: How to Move from Surviving to Thriving, and Free Yourself up to Perform Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 13, 2025 • 1h 22min

Why do people at the heart of the NBA care less about the sport than its fans?

On today's show Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector discuss: The continued fallout over the Luka Doncic trade Henry's fantastic article on who controls the game and the way its delivered to fans The NBA says it has processes in place for players to report harassment from gamblers, what could these processes look like when the league takes tons of cash from sportsbooks? Ja Morant and the fragility of superstardom The Blazers look like they have some legit players Congrats to Kevin Durant on joining the exclusive 30,000 point club Top 5 NBA teams right now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 7, 2025 • 33min

Trade Deadline Reactions Part II

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The Cavaliers bolstering their title chances by acquiring De'Andre Hunter The Hawks are shedding salary, do these deals mean they are moving on from Trae Young? The Nets and Ben Simmons are working on buyout. Does he have a future in the NBA? The Grizzlies moved on from Marcus Smart in anticipation of signing Jaren Jackson Jr. to a supermax extension Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 6, 2025 • 1h 7min

Trade Deadline Reactions Part I

On today's episode Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: How David helps his players manage trade season The impact of the Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis trade Henry Abbott's fantastic article on Mavericks' owner Miriam Adelson Warriors trade for Jimmy Butler The Spurs future with Wemby, De'Aaron Fox, and Devin Vassell The Pelicans traded Brandon Ingram to the Raptors. Is the teardown on? Is Zion next to be moved? The Bucks swap Khris Middleton for Kyle Kuzma, David thinks it won't be long before Giannis wants out The Grizzlies are the #2 seed in the west and Jaren Jackson Jr. is playing at an All-NBA level Top 5 NBA teams right now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 30, 2025 • 1h 2min

Are the Rockets title contenders right now?

On today's episode Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The red hot Rockets, Pacers, and their chances at title contention this year Young phenom Amen Thompson The Grizzlies have a core of Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Desmond Bane what does their path for title contention look like? David's article on how teams need to rethink their approach to the draft Top 5 NBA teams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 24, 2025 • 21min

MINI POD: Can the Thunder increase their odds of getting Cooper Flagg in the draft?

On today's special mini episode Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector discuss: The OKC Thunder are young, elite, and have the potential to be dynastic. They also have 15 draft picks over the next three years that they have to consolidate, and move. Can they turn some of those picks and some young talent into better odds at landing Cooper Flagg in the June draft? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 23, 2025 • 1h

Are the Detroit Pistons the next "IT" team? Should teams be rethinking the draft?

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The Detroit Pistons are the league's best story, how are they getting it done after winning only 14 games last year? Cade Cunningham is healthy The evolution of J.B. Bickerstaff What's going on with Jimmy Butler? Rethinking the NBA Draft NBA Europe Top 5 NBA teams right now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 16, 2025 • 1h 13min

Should the Magic trade Paolo Banchero?

On today's show Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector, and David Thorpe discuss: The TrueHoop draft debate. The Magic are young and very good right now, are they on a path to actual title contention in the next five years? If not, should they trade Paolo Banchero? Which teams besides the Thunder look like title contenders over the next five years? Which teams can afford to be very choosy at the trade deadline? Review of the Cavaliers/Pacers and Rockets/Grizzlies mini-series, what does David see as a problem for Indiana and Memphis? Top 5 NBA teams right now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 9, 2025 • 49min

Thunder vs. Cavaliers was an instant classic and Finals preview, an early look at All-NBA teams

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Classic matchup between the Thunder and Cavaliers. Why the Cavs are the NBA's best team and have a legit shot at the title. What does OKC need to tweak ahead of the playoffs? David's article on good shots We are almost at the halfway point of the season, which players are making All-NBA? Top 5 NBA teams right now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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