TrueHoop

On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The Heat upset the Bucks in the first round. How good is Jimmy Butler? David thinks the Bucks need a new coach.  The Knicks beat the Cavaliers and Jarod says NYC is going crazy. How far can this team go? How good is Mitchell Robinson? The Cavaliers were exposed and have some work to do this offseason.  The Grizzlies blitzed the Lakers and saved their season. David says the longer this series goes, advantage Grizzlies.  Warriors are now up 3-2 on the Kings and Jarod says we've seen this movie before. David isn't ready to count out the Kings.  Who are the 5 best players in the playoffs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The Kings and Warriors are tied 2-2 and their were mistakes all over the court in game 4 according to David. The Knicks take a commanding 3-1 lead on the Cavaliers. Why do the Cavaliers lack urgency? Should we be worried about the Bucks? Should Jarod be worried about the Grizzlies? Looks like it will be Suns and Nuggets in the next round and David says the winner will represent the West in the NBA Finals.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Draymond stopping on Domantas Sabonis and his suspension for game 3. Jarod thinks it's a sign of vulnerability and desperation in the defending champs. The Clippers and Suns are tied at 1-1 and David says Clippers head coach Ty Lue has his team coached up and ready, even without Paul George.  The Grizzlies came to play and evened up their series with the Lakers, David sees some trouble if this series goes late. The Hawks will likely get swept and Trae Young might get traded. David has some ideas where he might end up.  This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/TRUEHOOP and get on your way to being your best self.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Game planning against a superstar Lakers beat the Grizzlies behind a monster Anthony Davis performance. What do the Grizzlies do without Ja Morant? Russell Westbrook's relentlessness fueled a Clippers' road win What the Nets need to differently against the 76ers? Was the Warriors game plan against De'Aaron Fox a good one? This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/TRUEHOOP and get on your way to being your best self.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The Bulls win over the Raptors in the play-in and David's overall disappointment in the Raptors this season The Thunder win over the Pelicans and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's brilliance The first round playoff matchups are just about set and they breakdown each series with predictions   This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/TRUEHOOP and get on your way to being your best self.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Rudy Gobert and Kyle Anderson got into it in a mist-win game for the Timberwolves. Jarod thinks they are an unserious team. The play-in matchups are set and David breaks them all down. He's a believer in the Lakers and the Heat, but says anything can happen in a single elimination game.  Predictions were made at the beginning of the season, Jarod and David look back at the things that surprised them.  Udonis Haslem was David's first NBA client. As his career winds down, David looks back fondly at the man he now calls "Champ."   This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/TRUEHOOP and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The new CBA deal Picks for all awards and league honors The final top 5 of the regular season This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/TRUEHOOP and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The NCAA women's national title game. Jarod thinks we take things too seriously.  The Suns, Lakers and Grizzlies are finishing the season strong in the west, but the Clippers are fading. David has thoughts on what he's seeing on the court. The east have a big four: Bucks, Celtics, 76ers, and Cavs Victor Wembanyama is coming This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/TRUEHOOP and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's TrueHoop Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector discuss: The war for the soul of basketball. Jocks and nerds are locked in a back and forth and Jarod thinks fans are collateral damage. How do we need to think about analytics and the discourse around the game? The Sacramento Kings made the playoffs for the first time in 16 years! Top 5 NBA teams right now    This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/TRUEHOOP and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's TrueHoop Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Kyrie Irving is a BRILLIANT basketball player that elicits strong emotions from the public. What is going on in Dallas? How can we talk about Kyrie more intelligently? Mac McClung, Austin Reaves and the white NBA player. What's going to happen in the topsy-turvy western conference? How did LeBron come back from his injury so quickly? This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/TRUEHOOP and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices