Today on BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe took a speed tour of the NBA’s COVID status, then visited topics like:* Kyrie’s reported return,* Luka’s return, * LeBron-as-center, * the Warriors, * why the Cavaliers should trade Kevin Love, * the Bulls’ ascension, * and the likelihood of a Bucks vs. Suns Finals rematch.RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:* December 20, 2021 TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott, David Thorpe, and Jarod Hector offer gifts for each team in the NBA* FRIDAY December 17, 2021 COVID protocols are forcing teams to get creative to get the most out of the players that are actually making it on the court.* MONDAY December 13, 2021 Judy’s worried for NBA players amid all the talk the game is more violent this season.* FRIDAY December 10, 2021 The good (Rudy Gobert, new HBO scripted series on the Lakers), the bad (Masai Ujiri tests positive for COVID-19), and the ugly (Anthony Davis’ bad closeout).* MONDAY December 6, 2021 David knows why the Rockets have been the first team to go from losing 15 games in a row to winning six. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.truehoop.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On our FINAL BRING IT IN of 2021, TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott, David Thorpe, and Jarod Hector offer gifts for each team in the NBA. * For the Nets, Pfizer or Moderna? * For the Celtics, the spirit of Red Auerbach in the body of Robert Williams.* For the Mavericks, a moment of pause for Luka Doncic.RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:* FRIDAY December 17, 2021 COVID protocols are forcing teams to get creative to get the most out of the players that are actually making it on the court.* MONDAY December 13, 2021 Judy’s worried for NBA players amid all the talk the game is more violent this season.* FRIDAY December 10, 2021 The good (Rudy Gobert, new HBO scripted series on the Lakers), the bad (Masai Ujiri tests positive for COVID-19), and the ugly (Anthony Davis’ bad closeout).* MONDAY December 6, 2021 David knows why the Rockets have been the first team to go from losing 15 games in a row to winning six.* FRIDAY December 3, 2021 How more physical play leads to more fights, and also maybe better games. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.truehoop.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Jarod Hector discuss COVID and the NBA. Cases are rising again. How will this impact the league? Also: * COVID protocols are forcing teams to get creative to get the most out of the players that are actually making it on the court.* What are some trades David and Jarod would like to see?* They discuss David’s article about finding players who fit team culture. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:* MONDAY December 13, 2021 Judy’s worried for NBA players amid all the talk the game is more violent this season.* FRIDAY December 10, 2021 The good (Rudy Gobert, new HBO scripted series on the Lakers), the bad (Masai Ujiri tests positive for COVID-19), and the ugly (Anthony Davis’ bad closeout).* MONDAY December 6, 2021 David knows why the Rockets have been the first team to go from losing 15 games in a row to winning six.* FRIDAY December 3, 2021 How more physical play leads to more fights, and also maybe better games.* MONDAY November 29, 2021 The idea was that the Warriors would be better this year because of the return of Klay Thompson. How are they freaking incredible before he’s even back? This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.truehoop.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe discuss:* Judy’s worried for NBA players amid all the talk the game is more violent this season.* Henry visited the Overtime Elite facilities and considers the implications for the NBA.* Coaching in a pandemic: With rosters fluid, David says the trick is have plug-and-play schemes which are easily learned by new additions.* And: DeMar DeRozan credits Gregg Popovich with a lot of what’s going right for him this season.RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:* FRIDAY December 10, 2021 The good (Rudy Gobert, new HBO scripted series on the Lakers), the bad (Masai Ujiri tests positive for COVID-19), and the ugly (Anthony Davis’ bad closeout).* MONDAY December 6, 2021 David knows why the Rockets have been the first team to go from losing 15 games in a row to winning six.* FRIDAY December 3, 2021 How more physical play leads to more fights, and also maybe better games.* MONDAY November 29, 2021 The idea was that the Warriors would be better this year because of the return of Klay Thompson. How are they freaking incredible before he’s even back?* WEDNESDAY November 24, 2021 TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott, David Thorpe, and Jarod Hector give thanks. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.truehoop.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Jarod Hector talk about the good (Rudy Gobert, new HBO scripted series on the Lakers), the bad (Masai Ujiri tests positive for COVID-19), and the ugly (Anthony Davis’ bad closeout).RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:* MONDAY December 6, 2021 David knows why the Rockets have been the first team to go from losing 15 games in a row to winning six.* FRIDAY December 3, 2021 How more physical play leads to more fights, and also maybe better games.* MONDAY November 29, 2021 The idea was that the Warriors would be better this year because of the return of Klay Thompson. How are they freaking incredible before he’s even back?* WEDNESDAY November 24, 2021 TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott, David Thorpe, and Jarod Hector give thanks.* FRIDAY November 19, 2021 How much do the Lakers need LeBron? This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.truehoop.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe discuss: * A little shift in Stephen Curry’s 2-point shooting.* David knows why the Rockets have been the first team to go from losing 15 games in a row to winning six.* Lots of talk about the Blazers’ strange weekend, Neil Olshey’s firing, and options to reset. Henry wonders, with the Timbers in the MLS Cup, if now is the first time since 1970 that the Blazers aren’t the most popular team in Portland?RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:* FRIDAY December 3, 2021 How more physical play leads to more fights, and also maybe better games.* MONDAY November 29, 2021 The idea was that the Warriors would be better this year because of the return of Klay Thompson. How are they freaking incredible before he’s even back?* WEDNESDAY November 24, 2021 TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott, David Thorpe, and Jarod Hector give thanks.* FRIDAY November 19, 2021 How much do the Lakers need LeBron?* MONDAY November 15, 2021 Henry asked David, “Who are the current NBA players who have at least a one percent chance of ever being NBA MVP, ever?” This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.truehoop.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Jarod Hector discuss how more physical play leads to more fights, also maybe better games.Jarod and David have their first basketball disagreement on Warriors vs. Suns because Jarod thinks the Suns did excellently and are a real threat. David thinks they DID do well, but it doesn’t matter because Stephen Curry is Stephen Curry.RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:* MONDAY November 29, 2021 The idea was that the Warriors would be better this year because of the return of Klay Thompson. How are they freaking incredible before he’s even back?* WEDNESDAY November 24, 2021 TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott, David Thorpe, and Jarod Hector give thanks.* FRIDAY November 19, 2021 How much do the Lakers need LeBron?* MONDAY November 15, 2021 Henry asked David, “Who are the current NBA players who have at least a one percent chance of ever being NBA MVP, ever?”* FRIDAY November 12, 2021 David Thorpe question the 76ers’ position in the Ben Simmons’ mental health drama. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.truehoop.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The idea was that the Warriors would be better this year because of the return of Klay Thompson. How are they freaking incredible before he’s even back? They have the league’s best defense, but their offense has improved even more, from the 20th best in the league to the second-best, with a lot of the same personnel. David Thorpe examines the video to explain what’s working so well.Also:* The NBA system chews up players, with 79 players on the injured list right now. Why is this such a dangerous profession?* One of the NBA’s highest paid players—John Wall—has been sitting out the Rockets’ season while they play younger players. Now he’d like to play, and (evidently worried about lottery positioning) the team isn’t sure they want him. What can we do to make sure this kind of weird stuff doesn’t happen again?* The Ghislaine Maxwell trial—with its various NBA connections—begins in New York.RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:* WEDNESDAY November 24, 2021 TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott, David Thorpe, and Jarod Hector give thanks.* FRIDAY November 19, 2021 How much do the Lakers need LeBron?* MONDAY November 15, 2021 Henry asked David, “Who are the current NBA players who have at least a one percent chance of ever being NBA MVP, ever?”* FRIDAY November 12, 2021 David Thorpe question the 76ers’ position in the Ben Simmons’ mental health drama.* MONDAY November 8, 2021 Did the Celtics’ defense do anything wrong to allow Luka’s crazy game-winner? This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.truehoop.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a special Thanksgiving BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott, David Thorpe, and Jarod Hector give thanks for everything from Tommy Sheppard’s extension (because David sees a storm coming, and its name is Bradley Beal) to Costco green tea. But mostly we are resoundingly thankful to you, our subscribers and viewers. Thanks, everyone. We literally couldn’t do this without you. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:* FRIDAY 19, 2021 How much do the Lakers need LeBron?* MONDAY November 15, 2021 Henry asked David, “Who are the current NBA players who have at least a one percent chance of ever being NBA MVP, ever?”* FRIDAY November 12, 2021 David Thorpe question the 76ers’ position in the Ben Simmons’ mental health drama.* MONDAY November 8, 2021 Did the Celtics’ defense do anything wrong to allow Luka’s crazy game-winner?* FRIDAY November 5, 2021 David Thorpe and Jarod Hector talk early season trends. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.truehoop.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Jarod Hector discuss:* GMs are forming an association to protect themselves against lawsuits. Jarod thinks they’re the wrong people to protect. He says low wage employees of the NBA—potential whistleblowers—should form that kind of organization. * How much do the Lakers need LeBron?* Is Westbrook a lost cause in LA? David thinks he is creating a circus with his inconsistent play. * David talks about Nikola Jokic, who is, in his opinion, the MVP.RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:* MONDAY November 15, 2021 Henry asked David, “Who are the current NBA players who have at least a one percent chance of ever being NBA MVP, ever?”* FRIDAY November 12, 2021 David Thorpe question the 76ers’ position in the Ben Simmons’ mental health drama.* MONDAY November 8, 2021 Did the Celtics’ defense do anything wrong to allow Luka’s crazy game-winner?* FRIDAY November 5, 2021 David Thorpe and Jarod Hector talk early season trends.* MONDAY November 1, 2021 3 point shooting is down, fouls are being called very differently, and passing isn’t cool anymore? This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.truehoop.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices