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

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

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

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

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

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

Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector discuss: TrueHoop podcast updates for the New Year NBA teams want to shed salary but might find the market difficult Where does Jimmy Butler fit in today's NBA with his contract? Are the OKC Thunder, the team best suited to get everything it wants and needs, really all in? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe preview and predict the NBA Christmas Day matchups. Which teams are exceeding expectations? Which teams are disappointing? Spurs vs. Knicks Timberwolves vs. Mavericks 76ers vs. Celtics Lakers vs. Warriors Nuggets vs. Suns Have a happy and healthy Holiday Season! We will see you in the New Year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector discuss: The Milwaukee Bucks are NBA Cup champs, what does it mean for the rest of the season? Should the OKC Thunder be worried about the way the lost the title game? Overall thoughts on year 2 of the NBA Cup Trinity Rodman opened up about her relationship with Dennis Rodman, what does her vulnerability mean for others? What is the media's responsibilities in telling the whole story of players like Dennis Rodman? Changes to the All-Star game Top 5 NBA teams right now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Mavericks and Warriors break NBA record with 48 combined made threes, what's going in with the defense? David's thoughts of the Las Vegas atmosphere for the NBA Cup semifinals The Hawks wasted a golden opportunity in their loss to the Bucks The Thunder and Rockets played elite defense, but the Thunder have Shai Gilgeous-Alexander The Thunder have elite team speed on defense and an MVP candidate, the Bucks have their own MVP candidate and a lot of size, who will win the NBA Cup? Latest Joel Embiid injury news What is David seeing from Bronny James in the G League Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices