Thik & Thin Hoops

On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the most intriguing storylines of the NBA Finals, including Kyrie's return to Boston, the Jays potentially breaking through, Luka's legacy, and more (4:45). They then talk about key matchups when the Celtics are on offense, and how the Celtics look to exploit weaknesses in the Mavs defense and put stress on them with 3 point shooting (31:58). The...

On this week's episode, the guys react to an entertaining start to both Conference Finals. In the East, they discuss how the Pacers were able to push the Celtics to the brink but late game execution issues resulted in a Celtics win. In the West, they discuss how the Mavs were able to overcome hot shooting by the Timberwolves due to great performances by Luka and Kyrie. 

On this week's episode, the guys react to some of the early games in Round 2. They talk about the Timberwolves' dominance vs Denver so far, how impressive Brunson and the Knicks have been, the Thunder not missing a beat since the regular season, and the Celtics continuing to obliterate everything in their path.

On this week's episode, the guys open by ranking the teams who have the most at stake in Round 1, where a loss could raise some big offseason questions. They then go around the league touching on the different Round 1 series, including the resilient Knicks, the disappointing Suns, the crunch time machinery of the Nuggets, and more.

On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the first set of play-in games which included the potential demise of the Warriors dynasty and a catastrophic Zion injury. They then talk about the Team USA roster and how that unit will potentially mesh this summer with all the talent they have. Finally, they go through each first round series and provide their thoughts and predictions on who wi...

On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing some of the tight playoff races happening in the last week of the season, including the West play-in. They talk about what potential first round matchups may arise and which ones they're looking forward to most. Finally, they go through their 23-24 awards selections and pick their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd All-NBA teams.

On this week's episode of Thik & Thin Hoops, the guys first discuss how likely it is we're heading for a Nuggets Celtics Finals. They then go through a slew of contenders and their chances of dethroning one of these two teams. Finally, they wrap with a discussion on the teams with the worst situations in the NBA and their prospects for success.

On this week's episode, the guys open by reacting to All Star weekend and what worked vs. what didn't. They then touch upon several macro level topics around the NBA, including the future of the league and how fans engage with the product. Next, they pick their most intriguing teams heading into the second half, including the Mavericks, Suns, Pacers, and Magic.

On this week's episode, the guys react to a relatively quiet trade deadline. They discuss PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford to the Mavs, Bojan Bogdanovic to the Knicks, Gordon Hayward to the Thunder, Buddy Hield to the Sixers, and more. They also discuss the inactivity of some teams and whether they should have been more aggressive.

On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the recently named All Star starters and who they pick for the reserve team. Then, they discuss the recent firing of Adrian Griffin, and what to expect from the Bucks with Doc Rivers at the helm. Finally, they touch on Embiid's 70 point game and the overall dominance we've seen from him this season.

On this week's episode, the guys open by grading the Pascal Siakam trade to the Pacers, discussing what this means for Indiana as a contender moving forward. They then dive deep into top trade targets to monitor before the deadline and who we think would be the best fits and packages for them - including Zach Lavine, Kyle Kuzma, Dejounte Murray, and others.

On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing recent news and notes around the league, including the Ja Morant and Tyrese Haliburton injuries and how they impact the Grizzlies and Pacers moving forward. They also touch on what to expect with Draymond returning to the Warriors. Finally, they take turns drafting the teams they believe to have the most bleak future moving forward.

On this week's episode, the guys discuss 10 big questions they have midway through the season. Questions include who won the OG trade between the Knicks and Raptors, can OKC win the title this year, how much should the Lakers panic after this poor stretch, are the Clippers poised to make noise this year, what teams should blow it up, and more.

On this week's episode, the guys discuss the Lakers winning the inaugural In-Season Tournament and what it means moving forward. They then dive into the latest Draymond suspension and what the Warriors should do. They touch on the Clippers who have found their footing with Harden after a rocky start. They wrap up with their quarter season picks for the All Star teams.

On this week's episode, the guys recap a thrilling end to the In Season Tournament and preview next week's tournament. They then go around the league to discuss some intriguing teams: including Orlando's dominance early, whether the Timberwolves are legitimate contenders or not, thoughts on the Pacers being on pace for #1 offense all time, and what the Warriors do from here on out.

On this week's episode, the guys give their thoughts on the In-Season Tournament so far, including the colorful courts, the structure of the tournament, and whether these games feel different. They then bounce around the league to discuss early season trends - including the Heat off to a surprising start, the Bucks playing well despite defensive struggles, the Thunder dominating opponents, the Kin...

On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the Harden trade and how it impacts the Clippers and Sixers moving forward. They then dive into various overreactions from week 1, including thoughts on Lebron, Wemby's intriguing start, what teams might blow it up, and the colorful courts announced for the in-season tournament.

On Part 2 of their 2023-2024 Season Preview, the guys discuss their over/under predictions and locks for the Western Conference.

This week's episode is coming to you live from Chicago where the guys preview the Eastern Conference and give you their team by team over/under predictions and locks.

On this week's episode, the guys kick off season 5 of Thik & Thin Hoops by discussing the blockbuster Dame Lillard trade and what it means for the Bucks moving forward. They then delve into the Celtics trading for Jrue Holiday and where that leaves them in the pecking order of the East. Finally, they discuss some early preseason reactions, including the showdown between Wemby and Chet.

On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing some notable offseason news, including the pending trade requests from Dame and Harden as well as the recent contract that Jaylen Brown landed. They then provide their power rankings for both the Eastern and Western Conference heading into next year.

On this week's episode, the guys dive deep into some of the winners and losers of the offseason so far based on free agency, trades, and the draft.

On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the Bradley Beal trade to the Suns and get Nithin's perspective as a long suffering Wizards fan. They discuss the implications for both teams, including how it changes Phoenix's title chances. Then, the guys break the news of the Porzingis-Jones-Smart trade live on the pod. Finally, they discuss what teams to pay attention to during the draft tom...

On this week's episode, the guys discuss the Nuggets taking a stranglehold of the NBA Finals after winning game 4. They open with their thoughts on the Heat and their chances of survival, including thoughts on Jimmy's series so far and the contributions from their role players. They then talk about what has made the Nuggets so successful, including a performance by both Jokic and Murray. They wrap...

On this week's episode, the guys open by recapping the Heat Celtics series and reflecting on just how improbable this postseason run has been for Miami. They then move on to Boston, where they discuss whether the Celtics can run it back with the same core or if bigger changes are needed. Finally, they dive deep into a preview of the NBA Finals between the Heat and Nuggets and make their prediction...