The Hot Hand Theory Podcast

On the second part of the forty-ninth episode of the Hot Hand Theory Podcast, Geoff and XJ break down how Luka Doncic and LeBron James have already unlocked their chemistry—and why the rest of the NBA should be worried.The Lakers have won 7 in a row and 17 of their last 20 games, surging up the Western Conference standings. Their defense has been the best in the NBA since the All

In the forty-ninth episode of the Hot Hand Theory Podcast, Geoff and XJ break down why the New York Knicks’ offense has stalled after the All-Star break, how their three-point shooting and shot selection have changed, and whether Tom Thibodeau can fix these issues before the playoffs start next month.Since the All-Star break, the Knicks have been grinding out close games, but the

In the forty-eighth episode of the Hot Hand Theory Podcast, Geoff and XJ take a hard look at the biggest question facing the Knicks right now—is Tom Thibodeau the right coach to take this team to the next level?The Knicks are 0-7 against elite teams this season. They dominate weaker opponents but look completely outmatched when facing the league’s best. Is this primarily a tale

In the forty-seventh episode of the Hot Hand Theory podcast, Geoff and XJ are joined by Bleacher Report’s Molly Morrison to break down the biggest NBA storylines of the 2024 season! From blockbuster NBA trades to unexpected NBA drama, Molly helps us rank everything in our official NBA Storyline Tier List.Which NBA narratives actually matter? Which ones are overblown? And which on

In the second part of the forty-sixth episode of the Hot Hand Theory Podcast, Geoff and XJ dive deep into Nikola Jokic's historic offensive season and what it means for the GOAT debate. Could he one day challenge LeBron and Jordan for the title of the greatest? The numbers say he’s on pace to be closer than you think.Jokic is on track to have the most dominant offensive prime

In the forty-sixth episode of the Hot Hand Theory Podcast, Geoff and XJ take a hard look at where the Knicks stand at the All-Star break. With 54 games down and the playoffs on the horizon, it's time to ask the big question—is this team truly built for a deep run, or is a critical change needed?The Knicks have won 9 of their last 11, proving their resilience despite key injur

In the forty-fifth episode of the Hot Hand Theory Podcast, Geoff and XJ break down the Knicks’ trade deadline moves and why their quiet approach might actually be a good sign for their title hopes. While some fans expected a big move, the Knicks instead made a subtle but strategic addition—acquiring Delon Wright while moving on from Jericho Sims. But did they do enough?In this

In the forty-fourth episode of the Hot Hand Theory Podcast, Geoff and XJ break down the Knicks' recent resurgence and make the case (again) for why they are legitimate title contenders. After analysts and fans reacted strongly to a rough 3-6 stretch, the Knicks have dominated with back-to-back 143-point performances and a game-changing defensive adjustment that could redefine

In the forty-third episode of the Hot Hand Theory Podcast, XJ and Geoff analyze the Knicks’ recent struggles and make a compelling case for why the team—and those covering it—must embrace higher expectations this season. After a 2-5 stretch, the numbers reveal clear areas of concern, and they each dive into a key issue holding the Knicks back while proposing actionable solut

In the second part of the forty-second of the Hot Hand Theory Podcast, XJ and Geoff dive deep into the Sacramento Kings’ stunning turnaround after firing head coach Mike Brown and turning to Doug Christie as their interim leader. The Kings have won five straight games, including a double-overtime thriller against Miami, and we’re breaking down exactly how they’ve managed thi