TrueHoop

Jan 30 2025 570 ep. 59 mins 141
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Award-winning hard truths about the NBA since 2005.

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Are the Rockets title contenders right now?

Jan 30 2025 61 mins  
On today's episode Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The red hot Rockets, Pacers, and their chances at title contention this year Young phenom Amen Thompson The Grizzlies have a core of Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Desmond Bane what does their path for title contention look like? David's article on how teams need to rethink their approach to the draft Top 5 NBA team

MINI POD: Can the Thunder increase their odds of getting Cooper Flagg in the draft?

Jan 24 2025 21 mins  
On today's special mini episode Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector discuss: The OKC Thunder are young, elite, and have the potential to be dynastic. They also have 15 draft picks over the next three years that they have to consolidate, and move. Can they turn some of those picks and some young talent into better odds at landing Cooper Flagg in the June draft? Learn more about your ad

Are the Detroit Pistons the next "IT" team? Should teams be rethinking the draft?

Jan 23 2025 60 mins  
On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The Detroit Pistons are the league's best story, how are they getting it done after winning only 14 games last year? Cade Cunningham is healthy The evolution of J.B. Bickerstaff What's going on with Jimmy Butler? Rethinking the NBA Draft NBA Europe Top 5 NBA teams right now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap

Should the Magic trade Paolo Banchero?

Jan 16 2025 72 mins  
On today's show Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector, and David Thorpe discuss: The TrueHoop draft debate. The Magic are young and very good right now, are they on a path to actual title contention in the next five years? If not, should they trade Paolo Banchero? Which teams besides the Thunder look like title contenders over the next five years? Which teams can afford to be very choosy a

Thunder vs. Cavaliers was an instant classic and Finals preview, an early look at All-NBA teams

Jan 09 2025 48 mins  
On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Classic matchup between the Thunder and Cavaliers. Why the Cavs are the NBA's best team and have a legit shot at the title. What does OKC need to tweak ahead of the playoffs? David's article on good shots We are almost at the halfway point of the season, which players are making All-NBA? Top 5 NBA teams right now Learn

The reality of Jimmy Butler and the expensive, old, superstar and is OKC really all in?

Jan 06 2025 47 mins  
Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector discuss: TrueHoop podcast updates for the New Year NBA teams want to shed salary but might find the market difficult Where does Jimmy Butler fit in today's NBA with his contract? Are the OKC Thunder, the team best suited to get everything it wants and needs, really all in? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christmas Games: Previews and Predictions

Dec 23 2024 46 mins  
On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe preview and predict the NBA Christmas Day matchups. Which teams are exceeding expectations? Which teams are disappointing? Spurs vs. Knicks Timberwolves vs. Mavericks 76ers vs. Celtics Lakers vs. Warriors Nuggets vs. Suns Have a happy and healthy Holiday Season! We will see you in the New Year! Learn more about your ad choices. V

The Milwaukee Bucks are NBA Cup Champs and Trinity Rodman's honest reflections on her father Dennis Rodman

Dec 19 2024 79 mins  
On today's episode Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector discuss: The Milwaukee Bucks are NBA Cup champs, what does it mean for the rest of the season? Should the OKC Thunder be worried about the way the lost the title game? Overall thoughts on year 2 of the NBA Cup Trinity Rodman opened up about her relationship with Dennis Rodman, what does her vulnerability mean for others? What is

Mavericks and Warriors break record with 48 made threes, NBA Cup semifinals recap and finals preview

Dec 17 2024 58 mins  
On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Mavericks and Warriors break NBA record with 48 combined made threes, what's going in with the defense? David's thoughts of the Las Vegas atmosphere for the NBA Cup semifinals The Hawks wasted a golden opportunity in their loss to the Bucks The Thunder and Rockets played elite defense, but the Thunder have Shai Gilgeous-Ale

It's All About Defense: NBA Cup Quarterfinals reactions and Semifinals preview

Dec 12 2024 55 mins  
On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: NBA Cup Quarterfinals results Rockets defeat the Warriors behind elite defense, is it enough to carry Houston to the title? Hawks defeat the Knicks behind an outstanding third quarter surge, has Atlanta turned things around? Thunder defeat the Mavericks with elite defense on Luka Doncic and a brilliant game from Shai Gilgeo