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There are a lot of teams trying something new this season. Which teams are going to have surprising reactions?In today's Hoopatheticals, we take a sideways look at the NBA offseason. We look at teams that may have some unexpected results, we make Reddit the GM of a fantasy draft between Klay Thompson and Demarcus Cousins, and we chat all things Milwaukee Bucks, and how devastating this Gary Trent Jr situation could be.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Hoopatheticals01:19 NBA Team Experiment Heat Check: Boston Celtics' Challenges03:46 Philadelphia 76ers' Chemistry Issues06:29 LA Lakers' Offensive Strategy07:18 Ben Simmons Broken Jumpshot Workout Video React09:01 Miami Heat's Defensive Potential10:29 Washington Wizards' Young Talent12:51 Pre-Season Predictions: Opening Night Games - Celtics at Pistons15:00 76ers at Knicks16:21 OKC at Spurs18:50 Worst Fake: NBA Opening Week Takes21:04 Joel Will Lead the Sixers to the Finals23:22 Reddit's GM Thoughts for Vegas: Drafting Demarcus Cousins vs. Klay Thompson26:00 Boogie vs Klay: Stats Comparison27:42 The Kings' Dilemma: Talent vs. Attitude28:24 Would Reddit Draft Boogie or Klay? - Final Tally29:40 The Tragedy of Wasted Potential in the NBA31:19 Rhyme Out: Reflecting on the Offseason32:36 The Kings Should be Made a Public Team Poem34:41 Off-Season Poem: Darkest Before Dawn36:29 Hear the Deer: Milwaukee Bucks Updates37:14 Gary Trent Jr Conspiracy Deep Dive40:55 Bucks Making the Leap in 26/2747:02 Agent Cody Bank: Contract Year Edition51:29 Frankenstein of the Week: Player Mashups#NBA #Basketball #Hypotheticals

Is it possible for Philly to work with so many people that need the ball? And did Lebron's Philly decision make Draymond crash out?We discuss the potential impact of LeBron James moving to the Philadelphia 76ers and whether it will lead to playoff success. We also explore the best power forwards in Eastern Conference history, including Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kevin Garnett, and Charles Barkley.Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to Hoopatheticals01:12 Bank Shot: Lebron to Philly - How Will This Work?03:07 Why Off-Season Comments Bode Poorly for the 76ers06:08 Off-Season PR: Ben Simmons Returns09:32 Draymond Crashes Out: Biggest Loser of the Lebron Trade?12:04 WNBL Audience Voted New Rules16:08 Worst Fake: NBA Hot Takes - Washington Wizards Playoff Run?19:47 Never Ending NBA: Year Round Season?22:16 Hear the Deer: Milwaukee Bucks Update28:16 Doc Rivers' Impact on Bucks Fans30:10 Optimism for the Upcoming Season30:43 Is Giannis the Best Power Forward in Eastern Conference History?41:23 Rhyme Out: NBA Poetry Segment45:50 Agent Cody Bank: Free Agent Representation

This day has been haunting Bucks fans (and Shams) for years, but it is finally here. The trade of Giannis.Two Bucks fans break it all down in the funniest and most unhinged Giannis emergency pod out there.Chapters00:00 Emergency Episode: Giannis Trade Reaction01:22 Where were you when you found out?03:03 Analyzing the Heat's Perspective on the Trade04:23 What the Miami Heat are Getting In Giannis + Bobby06:04 Bucks' Return: Players and Picks Breakdown08:56 Future Prospects: Bucks' Drafting Concerns11:44 Celtics Conspiracy: The Jalen Brown Trade Discussion12:34 Who Won the Trade?17:29 Giannis in Miami Expectation21:54 The Bucks Future25:46 Career the Deer: Giannis's Journey28:09 The Rise and Fall of the Bucks29:23 Key Acquisitions and Playoff Performances30:48 The Bud Era: Success and Heartbreak33:07 The Downfall: Coaching Decisions and Injuries35:31 Reflecting on Key Moments in Giannis's Career39:22 Giannis' Best Teammates on the Bucks39:38 Dishonorable Mentions + Best Players45:51 Bench Players: Unsung Heroes of the Team47:38 Honorable Mentions: A Trip Down Memory Lane52:03 Final Thoughts: Reflecting on Giannis and the Bucks52:35 Rhyme Out: Bucks Fans Send Giannis off with a Poem58:28 Reliving the Championship Run... One Last Time

Thom and Jez round out a great NBA post-season with takes so hot you'll need cold water, a bath and a sick day.Did Wemby have the greatest playoff Debut ever? Should the Knicks sell high? and what is going on with Giannis, and which trade do these Bucks fans like?Chapters00:00 What's Up?01:22 Greatest Playoff Debut Ever From Wemby?06:14 NBA Finals: Did They Deliver?07:31 The East vs. West Narrative after a Knicks Win10:23 Spurs and D'Aaron Fox: Buy or Sell?11:43 Receipt Check: Predictions and Outcomes13:54 Big Winner from the Finals: Atlanta Hawks15:01 NBA Conspiracies: The Knicks' Inevitable Win19:07 Back-to-Back Finals: An Impossible Challenge21:17 Worst Fake: Knicks' Future Prospects24:00 Should the Knicks Sell High on Their Core?26:56 Hear the Deer: Bucks Draft Conspiracy31:27 Giannis Trades: Orlando Magic33:27 Giannis Trades: Boston Celtics35:28 Giannis Trade: Miami Heat37:49 Rhyme Out: NBA Villains and Cultural Reflections43:37 Celebrating the Knicks and Rhyme Out Poetry46:33 Agent Cody Bank: NBA Player Representation

00:00 Intro01:02 Heat Check: Playoffs Edition02:09 Playoffs Dark Horse: Houston03:55 Lebron's Legacy if he Beats KD & Houston05:33 Can Portland make Some Noise?07:43 Eastern Conference Playoff Predictions08:06 Raptors Chat09:19 Atlanta Hawks - Dark Horse Case09:40 Can Anyone in the East Beat the Celtics?10:51 The Case for the Cavs Deep Playoff Run12:17 Western Conference Playoff Predictions14:58 Shai's 20-pt per Game Streak was UNDERRATED?! The Case17:01 SGA Nickname Idea: The Sugarman19:51 Worst Fake: Who is Ready for the Hornet's Sting?22:46 Is this the Warriors Last Dance?25:36 Hear the Deer: Milwaukee Bucks Deep-Dive29:21 Revisiting the Kuzma-Middleton Trade32:15 Post-Mortem on the Milwaukee Bucks 25/26 Season32:33 Giannis Trade Tracker Throughout the Season (Whiteboard Part)40:59 Kuz vs K-Middleton pt. 242:33 Rhyme Out: Poetry Mourning the Bucks Season 45:52 Doc Rivers Acrostic Poem47:50 Agent Cody Bank: Who Deserves the No. 1 Pick this Year in the NBA Draft?This NBA Playoffs are about to start cooking, and so we got the burner on early (not what you're thinking KD) and wanted to discuss the awesome playoffs we have in store.We also chat about how the Bucks had such a bad season, why Cavs have a chance, and the Celtics pathways to NOT making the finals (there aren't many).

Chapters00:00 Introduction + New Intro!01:06 NBA Heat Check: Current Trends04:09 Deandre Ayton and the Lakers06:23 The Miami Heat's Resurgence08:43 Spurs vs. OKC: Rising Stars11:10 Most Controversial NBA Season Ever??15:00 Worst Fake: James Harden Championship? Hornets Have a Post-Season Sting?23:57 Hear the Deer: Bucks Segment27:17 Doc Rivers and the Bucks' Future30:03 The Script of Doc Rivers' Tenure31:27 Conspiracy Theories and Team Dynamics32:06 Giannis Trade Rumors: A New Reality34:16 Coaching Challenges and Player Development36:53 Comparing Team Chemistry: Bucks vs. Spurs39:09 Giannis' Role and Team Strategy39:40 Will Giannis Leave Even if Doc Does?40:51 The Future of Giannis: Trade or Stay?41:53 NBA Poetry Segment: Rhyme Out47:41 Agent Cody Bank: Career Moves for PlayersNew intro, Worse Bucks!Join Jez and Thom as we break down the final 20 games of the NBA season. Will Giannis stay? Will Doc go? And is Lamelo in peak form?

Chapters00:00 Introduction01:07 NBA All-Star Game was... Awesome?03:05 The Impact of Victor Wembanyama05:54 All-Star Weekend Reflections08:52 Trade Deadline Insights11:53 Conspiracy Theories in the NBA13:46 Kings vs Bulls Conspiracy: Alternative Dimensions17:50 Detroit has a Better Record than OKC?!20:57 Looking Ahead to the Playoffs22:07 James Harden to the Cavs: Pros vs Cons25:32 Bucks Trade Deadline: Big No-Trades, Trades and Signings26:45 Giannis and Team Dynamics28:56 New Acquisitions and Future Prospects30:52 Building Team Identity33:46 Coaching and Team Performance36:04 Playoff Aspirations38:47 Rhyme Out: All-Star Weekend Poetry45:49 Agent Cody Bank: NBA RepresentationSummaryIn this episode, the hosts dive into the highlights of the NBA All-Star Game, emphasising the impact of Victor Wembanyama and the surprising defensive plays that made this year's game stand out. They discuss the recent trade deadline, exploring the implications of various trades, including James Harden's move to the Cavaliers. The conversation also touches on the Kings and Bulls as parallel teams in the league, the unexpected performance of the Detroit Pistons, and the Milwaukee Bucks' future prospects. The episode concludes with a creative segment, 'Rhyme Out,' where the hosts share their poetic takes on the All-Star weekend and the Dunk Contest.

Chapters00:00 Cold Open + Intro01:21 NBA Stocks: Are the Raptors Legit?04:12 Detroit vs Celtics: Who Will Make the Finals?08:25 Are the Clippers Actually Good?10:32 Who's Scarier: Portland, Warriors, Clippers?12:21 Aaron Gordon & the Nuggets15:32 Worst Fake: Clippers Are Championship Bound19:02 Worst Fake: Hawks to Make the Playoffs21:56 Bucks Chat22:29 Bucks Chat: Is this Doc's Last Season as an NBA Coach28:06 The Big Giannis Chat35:30 Is Giannis Done for the Season?41:07 Rhyme Out: KPJ43:41 Rhyme Out: Deandre Ayton45:39 Agent Cody Bank: Aaron Gordon + Cole AnthonyIn this episode of Hoopatheticals, hosts Thom and Jez dive into the latest happenings in the NBA, discussing team performances, player stocks, and trade rumors. They analyze the surprising success of the Raptors and Pistons, debate the potential of the Clippers and Hawks, and reflect on the struggles of the Bucks and Yanis Antetokounmpo. The conversation also touches on the importance of leadership and team dynamics, culminating in a fun segment of basketball poetry and a mock agent pitch for players.

Chapters00:00 Introduction to NBA Heat Check01:16 Celtics' Surprising Performance04:42 NBA Cup: Is it Good Yet?07:35 The Struggles of the Pacers09:39 Old Heads and Mid-Range Game Revival11:36 Worst Fake: Dylan Brooks and Phoenix's Dark Horse14:59 OKC Won't Repeat as Champions18:59 Hall of Fame Nominees: LeBron's Biggest Hater 2025 Nominee 21:31 Ben Simmons Poor Choice of Words24:21 Bucks' Recent Performance and Optimism25:22 Doc Rivers: HOW IS THIS MAN EMPLOYED!?30:20 Giannis Trade Rumours and Future Speculations34:40 Expectations for the Season Ahead37:37 Rhyme Out: NBA Poetry42:49 Agent Cody Bank: Representing NBA PlayersThe conversation covers a range of NBA-related topics, including a heat check on the Celtics, the return of the mid-range game, the nomination for LeBron Hater of the Year, and Ben Simmons' unfortunate choice of words. Each chapter delves into these themes, providing insights and discussions around each topic. The conversation delves into a detailed analysis of recent NBA games, the coaching performance of Doc Rivers, and the ongoing trade rumors surrounding Giannis. The hosts provide insights, critiques, and speculations on these topics, offering a comprehensive view of the current NBA landscape.

Apologies, the first 16 mins had tech issues, so we went a bit old school. To make it up we made the episode almost an hour long.In this episode of Hypotheticals, the hosts dive into the current state of the NBA, discussing the struggles of the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Milwaukee Bucks' performance, and the rise of the Oklahoma City Thunder. They also explore the chaos surrounding the Los Angeles Clippers and the uncertain future of Giannis Antetokounmpo. The significance of the NBA Cup is debated, and the episode features a unique segment on NBA poetry, concluding with Agent Cody Bank; a fun pitch for players in the league.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Conversation01:37 Heat Check: Dallas Mavs are Good??03:49 Lakers Haters Nightmare Fuel: The Lakers are Good!05:52 Spurs Good WITHOUT Wemby08:23 Is OKC the New '15/'16 Golden State Warriors10:35 Timberwolves Cold Start12:46 Are the Clippers the Worst Team Ever with 5 HOF Players?15:37 Cleveland Cavaliers' Struggles17:49 Milwaukee Bucks' Downward Spiral19:08 Bucks 1 Month Ago (5th seed) vs Now (10th Seed)21:28 Analyzing Player Performances and Coaching Decisions24:10 Giannis Antetokounmpo's Future with the Bucks27:11 Trade Rumors and Team Dynamics29:55 Conspiracy Theories Surrounding Giannis' Future38:38 Trade Talks and Team Dynamics42:47 Worst Fake: Unscripted Basketball Opinions43:36 Letting CP3 Go was the Best Thing for the Clippers' Season46:10 Why the Raptors are the Dark Horse in the East50:04 Rhyme Out: Poetry in the NBA54:37 Agent Cody Bank: Pitching Players for Contracts

It's been a fantastic start to the NBA season, but not for everyone.In this episode, hosts Thom and Jez break down the over and underperformers to start off the year, that have a conversation about the MVP (and they get very Giannis with one another), and should Lebron be traded? PLus they look at some sorry fan bases and chat about what has been going on since the opening week of the 2025-26 season.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Season Overview01:16 Heat Check: Teams on the Rise05:17 Heat Check: Teams Underperforming10:11 The Pistons' Surprising Success11:41 Redacted: Conspiracy Theories in the NBA - Blazers Edt.17:47 Worst Fake: Debating The Suns Backcourt21:40 LeBron and the Ewing Theory24:34 Rhyme Out: NBA Poetry Segment29:44 Bucks Chat: Analyzing Team Dynamics41:45 Agent Cody Banks: Player Contracts and Future Prospects

Is Wemby already better than Wilt Chamberlain, but without the off-court shenanigans? Are the Antetokounmpo brothers like infinity stones making Giannis stronger? And what does Luka averaging 40+ points tell us about the Laker's season?Chapters00:00 NBA Season Kickoff Excitement01:23 Best Opening Week in NBA History?02:36 Luka and the Lakers Early Season04:25 Is Wemby Already Wilt?06:02 Wemby vs. Wilt: A New Era?07:56 Is Embiid Washed?09:32 New Antetokounmpo Brother Added to Milwaukee10:22 Will we have a New NBA MVP this Season?12:19 Netflix's Starting Five: Evaluating Durant, Harden, SGA, Hali & Jaylen Brown20:44 Bucks Chat: Giannis and Role Players24:54 Emerging Talent in the Bucks' Roster32:37 NBA Conspiracies and Off-Court Shenanigans: Betting Scandal37:24 Rhyme Out: NBA Poetry Segment43:00 Agent Cody Banks: Securing the Bag for Players

What is the one thing every team is feeling a bit uneasy about? And what does all of this mean for free agent Russell Westbrook?In today's ep, hosts, Jez and Thom break down the worst thing to say to every franchise, a interesting Kawhi-style alleged revelation about a loved role-player, and they catch up with local basketball fan Stavro to hear his thoughts on a European club match hosted in Melbourne Feat. Jabari Parker...plus way moreChapters00:00 Welcome and Introduction to Shots Fired01:22 Worst Thing You Can Say to Every NBA Franchise: Celtics & Mavericks03:38 Shots Fired Cont. - Nets, Nuggets Knicks05:06 Warriors, Raptors, Rockets06:14 Bulls, Clippers, Cavs07:35 Lakers, Pistons, Grizzlies09:19 Pacers, Timberwolves, Bucks11:42 Pelicans, Hawks, Thunder13:13 Hornets, Suns, Heat14:15 Trailblazers, Magic, Kings15:07 Spurs & Jazz16:35 Does Thanasis have his own Kawhi-Style Scandal?20:22 Watching Jabari Parker Play Basketball in Melbourne In 202522:34 Interview with a Local Basketball Enthusiast27:13 Bucks Chat: Kuzma, Former Obscure Bucks32:49 Russell Westbrook: A Controversial Addition?35:17 Agent Cody Banks: Securing the Bag for NBA Players40:01 Worst Thing you can say to a Sixers fan

What should Ben Simmons do now that his career in the NBA appears to be winding down? Well luckily, we have pulled together a list of his most likely next career moves in our segment Shots Fired. We also chat about the Milwaukee Bucks and Euroleague/ Eurobasket, the Kawhi situation and why it is the most Clippers thing ever, and a poem for Josh Giddey. Plus we have some crazy new visual effects! Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Banter 01:39 Segment: Shots Fired - Ben Simmons' Most Likely Next Career Moves 07:07 Worst Fake - Ben Simmons is the Best Aussie NBA Player Ever? 10:17 Worst Fake: Giannis' Potential West Coast Landing Spot 12:34 Introduction and NBA Predictions 14:24 NBA Conspiracies: The Kawhi Situation 17:14 The Clippers' Controversy and League Implications 22:31 Bucks Chat: Team Updates and Performances 24:08 Roster Decisions: Thanasis vs. Ajax 28:08 Khris Middleton's Return to Milwaukee 1st Game of the Season 29:20 Rhyme Out: Josh Giddey 35:40 Agent Cody Bank: Representing NBA Players 40:25 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

What Aussie is properly rated in the NBA?... I'LL WAIT!In today's episode, we go down the Anti-Aussie NBA rabbit hole, why the Celtics could win the championship this year (and how that affects Michael Jordan's Legacy), and first team all-Show Up or Shut-Up for this season. Plus Rhyme Out and Agent Cody BankChapters00:00 Introduction and Season Reflections01:29 Shots Fired: Breakout Season Required2:50 Shots Fired: De’Aron Fox3:57: Shots Fired: Trae Young5:48 Shots Fired: Luka Doncic7:20 Jokic & Giannis: No More MVPs8:28 Shots Fired: MPJ9:40 Shots Fired: Evan Mobley + Cavs11:07 Shots Fired: Joel Embiid11:55 Rapid Fire: Raptors, Zion, Aaron Neismith14:06 Worst Fake: Boston's Championship Year16:38Worst Fake: Sixers Championship Year + Anti-Giannis Take18:35 Tyrese Maxey: NBA's Most Underrated Star?19:51 Conspiracy Segment: Rookie of the Year Predictions22:37 The Curse of Number Zero Conspiracy24:58 Rhyme Out: NBA Poetry Segment26:32 Poem: Giannis Antetokounmpo: Trade Rumors and Loyalty29:16 Poem: MPJ & The Kyle Kuzma Zone32:18 Badge of Honor: Amir Coffey's Impact36:25 Obscure Buck Reference: Grayson Allen37:00 Agent Cody Bank: Getting NBA Characters the Bag - Joe Prunty & Josh Giddey42:28 Anti-Australian Bias in the NBA45:53 Bonus! Dyson Daniels for DPOY - The Bias in Effect