On today's show Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector, and David Thorpe discuss: Tom Thibodeau's aversion to resting players Jarod goes on a rant about "suckerific" behavior from NBA teams ahead of the playoffs David rants about defense not being valued in the NBA MVP award voting Early read and predictions on: Lakers vs. Pelicans Warriors vs. Kings Heat vs. 76ers Hawks vs. Bulls Pacers vs. Bucks Cavaliers vs. Magic Suns vs. Wolves Mavericks vs. Clippers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: A loyal TrueHoop listener "asks Coach Thorpe" who will be the next star young coach in the NBA like the Thunder's Mark Daigneault? To submit a question to ask Coach Thorpe send it to truehoop@truehoop.com Who will be the west's no. 1 seed? The Wolves and Nuggets play each other this week in a game that might decide. The Thunder's remaining four games are at home, will they grab the top spot? The Bucks have lost four in a row and seven of their last ten. Are they in trouble? What did David see with the Celtics off the court that gives him supreme confidence in them on the court? Dawn Staley and the South Carolina Gamecocks are national champs, and Caitlin Clark finished her remarkable career without a title, what does it all mean? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's TrueHoop Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector discuss: The play-in and playoffs are rapidly approaching and while the NBA is hoping for another LeBron vs. Steph showdown, is it good for the league? What makes LeBron and Steph more interesting than KD? Why aren't Luka and Giannis bigger stars? The NBA's next media rights deal Suns' owner Mat Ishbia and Cavaliers' owner Dan Gilbert are bitter rivals in the mortgage business and in the NBA, is that good for people looking to buy mortgages and fans of their respective teams? Hornets' owner Gabe Plotkin was a major player in the GameStop short squeeze in 2021, Michael Jordan the Hornets' former owner invested money with Plotkin and potentially could've lost millions. Is there more to this story? The 5 most disappointing NBA teams this season The story of Mat Ishbia's mortgage company UWM is covered brilliantly by Hunterbrook Media and one of the reporters (and founder of Hunterbrook) Sam Koppelman was a guest on Pablo Torre's podcast. Links below.https://hntrbrk.com/uwm/https://hntrbrk.com/breaking-uwm-videos-advertising-independent-mortgage-brokers-disappear-after-hunterbrook-medias-coverage/https://x.com/pablofindsout/status/1775199918988144660?s=46&t=FQr0ZKd5XgCMzew5u1iTFQWe wrote about the NBA's connections to the GameStop short squeeze here: https://www.truehoop.com/p/gamestop-a-very-nba-billionaire-battle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The Mavericks are now the hottest team in the NBA after snapping the Rockets' 11-game win streak. Is Dallas peaking at the right time? What's changed? The Cavaliers are headed in the wrong direction Alabama is headed to its first Final 4 and David has "NBA eyes" on the Crimson Tide Why is Nikola Jokic the overwhelming MVP favorite? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The Raptors' Jontay Porter is being investigated in connection to gambling Are players happy with the way the game is officiated? Draymond Green was ejected in the opening minutes of a pivotal game for the Warriors. Who's to blame? The OKC Thunder's playoff limitations The Rockets have won 10 straight and want to make the play-in Top 5 teams in the NBA right now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The absurd amount of free throws the Lakers took in a win over the Pacers. The Warriors might fall out of the play-in and some wonder if Steph Curry is playing enough minutes. Henry Abbott's MVP article Current playoff scenarios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The NBA has gone all in on gambling, players and coaches already think we're headed for disaster. David's article on the five players on the brink of success Ime Udoka's turnaround job in Houston Top 5 NBA teams right now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's special episode Henry Abbott is joined by prolific sportswriter Jack McCallum to discuss his latest book: "The Real Hoosiers: Crispus Attucks High School, Oscar Robertson, and the Hidden History of Hoops".  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The future of Bronny James and David's advice for the young baller. The Clippers have lost four of five and headed in the wrong direction, what's going on? Is Zion peaking at the right time? The brilliance of Kyrie Irving Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Henry Abbott's article on the dangers of playing NBA basketball The evolution of basketball and the problem with former players critiquing current players It's Wemby's world Top 5 NBA teams right now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices