The 76ers have become the number 1 team in the East without James Harden. Tyrese Maxey has taken a huge step forward but there’s more to be done. Philly has one more move to make and it could put them into true championship contention.
Nov 13, 2023•8 min•Season 5Ep. 9
The LA Clippers have had a rough start after trading for James Harden. Many people thought they would be good in the regular season at least so this is a gigantic red flag. Their main issue is having both Harden and Russell Westbrook on the court at the same time but benching one of them will be a dramatic mess.
Nov 10, 2023•8 min•Season 5Ep. 8
Zion Williamson has visibly changed since coming into the league a smiling, happy number 1 pick. The Pelicans are no longer standing by him like they used to and everything is riding on this season. This is a look at the future for Zion and his team.
Nov 06, 2023•8 min•Season 5Ep. 6
Victor Webmanyama scored 38 points in a mini-sweep of the Suns. It was amazing to see a rookie beat both Kevin Durant and Devin Booker but Shaq made a wild comparison. This is a look at the difference between Bol Bol and Wemby but why Shaq might have been right.
Nov 03, 2023•8 min•Season 5Ep. 5
James Harden was finally traded exactly where he wanted to go in Los Angeles. This is a look at what the deal means for both the Clippers and Sixers.
Oct 31, 2023•8 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Victor Wembanyama hasn’t been perfect so far during the regular season of the NBA but many people predicted he would be an All-Star as a rookie. The problem is many people don’t understand how hard the league has gotten even if you’re the “best prospect of all time.”
Oct 30, 2023•9 min•Season 5Ep. 3
The Bulls had an embarrassing loss at home to open their season but a bigger problem is below the surface. This is a look at what’s wrong with the Bulls and the drastic moves they need to make.
Oct 27, 2023•8 min•Season 5Ep. 2
The New York Knicks are making Joel Embiid their number 1 priority if he becomes available according to reports. This is a look at why this news is coming out now and what it means for the Sixers and Knicks.
Oct 24, 2023•8 min•Season 5Ep. 1
These are regular season predictions for the NBA season. You might disagree and you’re probably right. Preseason predictions are always dead wrong but it’s fun to do them anyway.
Oct 23, 2023•9 min•Season 4Ep. 163
Adrian Wojnarowski and Shams Charania are the only two NBA newsbreakers who matter but NBA media has become a lot worse. This is a look at how they became so powerful and what effect they’ve had on the league.
Oct 20, 2023•9 min•Season 4Ep. 162
Kai Jones is no longer in the NBA after a bizarre episode that left many people thinking he needs professional help. At the very least he called out his own teammates on X and they unfollowed him on social media. The kid definitely has talent but what happened to him?
Oct 18, 2023•8 min•Season 4Ep. 161
More news is coming out about Klay Thompson potentially not returning to the Warriors next season. This time his ex-GM Bob Myers is backup up the rumors. This is a look at how serious Warrior fans should take the news and where Klay could end up next.
Oct 16, 2023•7 min•Season 4Ep. 160
Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren were amazing in their first preseason game. Skilled big men are now the best players in the league but this is the untold story of how Michael Jordan is actually responsible.
Oct 13, 2023•8 min•Season 4Ep. 159
There’s a ton of noise about James Harden being traded to the Clippers. According to reports it’s just a matter of time. Getting the trade done will be tricky though and this is a look at what gets the Beard to L.A.
Oct 11, 2023•8 min•Season 4Ep. 158
There’s a lot of pressure on the Dallas Mavericks after missing the postseason with an MVP-type player in Luka Doncic. They made big changes this offseason but one major problem still looms over the franchise.
Oct 09, 2023•8 min•Season 4Ep. 157
James Harden caused zero drama at Day 2 of Sixers camp in Colorado. Is he taking a selfless approach to a trade demand for the first time? This is a look at what Harden’s actual plan to make things uncomfortable.
Oct 05, 2023•8 min•Season 4Ep. 156
Pascal Siakam had an awkward moment at Toronto Raptors media day this year. His front office called him and the rest of the team out in front of the media but his response made things worse. This is a look at what this all means for the future of Pascal and the Raptors.
Oct 04, 2023•8 min•Season 4Ep. 155
Another big trade went down with Jrue Holiday landing in Boston! He is the perfect player to counter Milwaukee’s big deal getting Damian Lillard. This is a look at the trade and what it means for this coming season.
Oct 01, 2023•8 min•Season 4Ep. 154
Jrue Holiday could be traded again any day but where will he go? The 5-time All-Defense player would fit on almost every team so there is a lot of interest but there are only three teams that can realistically get him.
Sep 29, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 152
FREE AM HOOPS DISCORD: https://discord.gg/a-m-hoops-964263083176497162 Damian Lillard is now a Milwaukee Buck. It’s a trade no one saw coming but could change the NBA for years.
Sep 27, 2023•8 min•Season 4Ep. 151
The Toronto Raptors are now favorites to land Damian Lillard according to a report from ESPN. This could be a ploy to get the Heat to offer more in a trade or it could be part of a master plan by the Raptors.
Sep 26, 2023•8 min•Season 4Ep. 150
LaMelo Ball just signed a 5 year supermax contract that sets his family up for generations. He’s also becoming an irrelevant young player in the NBA. This video looks at what’s gone wrong for Ball and how his team ranks among other up-and-coming squads in the league.
Sep 25, 2023•8 min•Season 4Ep. 149
Damian Lillard has requested a trade for months but everything has just changed. A new report says a third team is getting involved and the deal could get done very soon.
Sep 22, 2023•8 min•Season 4Ep. 148
All the talk is about if Chris Paul will start for the Warriors but people are tiptoeing around the biggest issue. This is a look at why the Warriors hated their new teammate so much and if anything can be done to fix it.
Sep 20, 2023•9 min•Season 4Ep. 147
The biggest underdog story in NBA history isn’t well known but a star from the ‘90’s used to work at a grocery store. He barely made the NBA but once he got there he became a legend.
Sep 18, 2023•8 min•Season 4Ep. 146
A bigtime media person guaranteed the Knicks will get a superstar by this time next year. Then he named the stars: Giannis, Embiid or Donovan Mitchell. Is this a legit rumor and how did the Knicks become an attractive team despite being a joke for decades?
Sep 15, 2023•8 min•Season 4Ep. 145
Anthony Edwards was the breakout star for USA at the World Cup but an ex-teammate is already saying he needs to be traded. How serious is that statement and what does Minnesota have to do to keep their young superstar?
Sep 13, 2023•8 min•Season 4Ep. 144
HELP A FAMILY ESCAPE SUDAN: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-me-get-my-brother-and-sisters-out-of-sudan?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&utm_medium=sms&utm_source=customer Paolo Banchero promised to play for Italy but suddenly flipped at the last minute. Are the Italians right to feel betrayed or are they blowing this out of proportion?
Sep 11, 2023•8 min•Season 4Ep. 143
Klay Thompson expects a max contract but so far the Warriors haven’t given it to him. Since he’s come back from injury Klay’s attitude is a lot different than before. There could be very bad news for Warrior fans coming soon about Klay.
Sep 08, 2023•8 min•Season 4Ep. 142
James Harden drama has been going on in Philly for months but we just got explosive new details.
Sep 06, 2023•8 min•Season 4Ep. 141