TrueHoop

On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: "Ask Coach Thorpe" mailbag questions tapping into David's big basketball brain. If you want to submit a question email truehoop@truehoop.com The latest on the James Harden, Joel Embiid and Daryl Morey situation. Are the 76ers headed towards a rebuild? What the Netflix show "Quarterback" teaches us about the future of the NBA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: David's time in Los Angeles working out NBA players with his son Max "Ask Coach Thorpe" our second set of mailbag questions tapping into David's big basketball brain. If you want to submit a question email truehoop@truehoop.com James Harden and Daryl Morey's bromance is over FIBA World Cup basketball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector wraps "The Future of the NBA" series by discussing the fan perspective with host of the "Dear Adam Silver" podcast, Abigail Smithson. They discuss: Sports take culture How media can ask better questions to deliver better content for fans Beyond the gameplay, what attracts fans to sports? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's TrueHoop podcast Jarod Hector is back with part two of the series "The Future of the NBA." Joining him is the assistant professor of economics at the United States Naval Academy Scott Kaplan. They discuss: How to monetize the culture of basketball The true value of NBA superstars like LeBron and Steph Can gambling actually help? The value of the NBA experience Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Media executive and friend of the show Ben Aronson joins Jarod Hector and David Thorpe to discuss NBA fan consumption habits, ratings and revenue, the current state of media coverage, and why Gen Z watches less sports. They also explore the future of NBA viewership, potential solutions for declining viewership, the concept of an age limit tournament, challenges faced by the NBA, and the disconnect between fan perception and player desires.

On today's TrueHoop Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: "Ask Coach Thorpe" our first set of mailbag questions tapping into David's big basketball brain. If you want to submit a question email truehoop@truehoop.com The NBA has warned Damian Lillard's agent Aaron Goodwin about telling teams that are not the Miami Heat that Dame won't play for them. What's actually going on here.  Sudden cardiac arrest is a problem in basketball, Henry wrote an incredible piece about it that you can read here. What's really going on with the sport we love? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: There is a saying "Offense sells tickets, defense wins championships" is this true?  It's the start of summer mixtape season for players as they show off what they're working on in their games. That's important, according to David but it must be done with a plan.  Jabari Smith Jr.'s star potential and Emoni Bates as a future starter for the Cavaliers We are going to start answering listener questions on the show. If you have a question for Coach Thorpe email us at truehoop@truehoop.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Summer league pros and cons and David's sobering thoughts on the overall entity A little piece of advice for coaches The latest on Damian Lillard, James Harden, Pascal Siakam and the NBA's holding pattern Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector is joined by a special co-host. The host of the "Dear Adam Silver" podcast, the wonderful Abigail Smithson. They discuss: The NBA season in review, how happy are we for Nikola Jokic? Abigail's beloved Warriors and the dynamics of a locker room and workplace There is a lot of pressure on Victor Wembanyama, is it fair? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's TrueHoop Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector discuss: All the overreaction around Victor Wembanyama. Talk to us in three years if you want to make any definitive statements.  Finding the Tari Eason of this year's summer league and the young Rockets have talent Scoot Henderson looks like a leader The truth behind the Damian Lillard and Portland Trail Blazers marriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices