213Hoops: The Lob, The Jam, The Podcast

Shap and Cole (@colehoops) get together to chat about the continuously struggling Clippers and just how the season has sputtered like it has, after a dreadful loss at home to the Grizzlies. The two then talk about some of the new information coming on about Chris Paul's unfortunate exit.

Rob and Shap get together to talk about these Clippers and how they just keep sticking to the script with how to lose, despite having some encouraging signs. The guys also talk a bit about the controversial Chris Paul exit.

Lucas, Rob, and Shap are back together again, talking about the disappointing Clippers who finally might be getting all their players back. The Clippers finished 2-4 on a road trip, and how is this team trending? How did Kawhi look, and what about this incredible Harden stretch? Are the Clippers starting the right guys?

Rob and Shap get together to talk about your still losing Clippers, but with some cracks of light in some of these recent losses.. Is Kobe Sanders legit? Is the defense looking better? How good has James Harden been? And is Bogi back to being Bogi?

Rob and Shap get together, throw the script away, and just talk about why this Clipper team has been so bad to start the year. What adjustments are possible, what are adjusted expectations for the squad, and what to make of this Kawhi Leonard era thus far?

Shap and Justin (@LAClippersFilm) start the season by recapping the Clippers first 3 games, all informative for different reasons. Who gets medals, and how do the guys feel about the rotation changes many fans are clamoring for? The guys then close the pod previewing a big matchup against a very talented Warriors team.

Rob and Shap talk a bit more about the Preseason before Shap welcomes back Justin Russo (@FlyByKnite) and Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) to talk about all things Clippers. The long time beat writers discuss vibes, rotations, stories behind the scenes, and excitement for their X-factors this season.

The regular season is around the corner and that means we're doing Around the Beat, starting off with Adam Auslund (@followAdamA) and Law Murray (@LawMurrayTheNU). First Rob and Shap talking about the real excitement generated from the preseason before Shap welcomes Adam and Law, to talk about the developed rotations on the team, the usual vibe check, and some X-Factors including a deep dive into...

Rob and Shap are back and so is (almost) preseason hoops! The crew give some closing thoughts on the Aspiration scandal before talking about early training camp vibes, rotation battles, the last starting spot, and excitement for the season.

Lucas Hann and Robert Flom discuss the allegations and investigation regarding the Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, and Aspiration.

Lucas and Shap get together to answer some questions about the new look Clippers, and talk a little bit about the 213 era. The guys answer about the highs and lows of the era, some expectations for the rotation and additions for this coming team, and start just reflecting on their excitement for this coming season.

Rob and Shap welcome Gerald Bourguet (@GeraldBourguet) from PHNX Suns back onto the pod to talk about some high profile former Suns, Bradley Beal and Chris Paul. The crew asks Gerald how much of the Suns poor situation last year was due to Beal, his weaknesses and strenghts as a player, and expectations for his fit as a likely starter with the Clippers. Then the guys close talking about Chris Paul...

Shap welcomes back Michael Pina (@MichaelVPina) to the pod to talk about one of Michael's favorite basketball subjects, the LA Clippers. The guys talk about who should start, Bradley Beal vs. Norm Powell, the impact of John Collins, and rank the 10 best Clippers on a very loaded Clipper team.

Rob and Shap get together to talk about all the good vibes brought by Chris Paul's reintroduction day to the Clippers. The guys then finish off their Exit Interview Series with Ivica Zubac's elite play, Drew Eubanks being a third stringer, and the revelatory role playing of Derrick Jones Jr.

Shap, Justin (@laclippersfilm) and Cole (@colehoops) get together to talk about Chris Paul returning to the Clippers. The crew talk about the newly realized rotation with Bradley Beal and Chris Paul, new expectations for the squad, and finish up with their thoughts about Las Vegas Summer League and this version of the Summer Clippers.

Lucas Hann and Robert Flom talk about the Clippers' finally-reported signing of Bradley Beal, how LAC can look to round out their roster with one more addition, and takeaways from the first 3 games of Summer League.

Lucas, Rob, and Shap discuss the trade that finally net the Clippers John Collins after years of being in trade rumors. The guys talk about the details of the trade including Norm Powell heading to Miami, the louder Bradley Beal rumors, rotation questions, Chris Paul, and where the Clippers could be landing out West with the moves they're making.

Lucas Hann and Robert Flom discuss how the veteran guard market is being held up by Bradley Beal's rumored buyout with the Phoenix Suns, including the Clippers' potential pursuit of Beal.  The back half of the episode previews the upcoming Clippers Summer League roster.

Lucas, Rob, and Shap talk about the Clippers big signing, big man Brook Lopez. The trio talk about what his spacing/interior defense means for the team, before taking a look at the raises James Harden and Nico Batum got to come back. Then, the guys talk about what the Clippers can do with their remaining money, and Norm Powell's place on the team.

Lucas, Rob, and Shap watched the first round crawl to its end as the Clippers selected Yanic Konan Niederhauser with the last pick of the round. The crew analyze the pick and where the young 7 footer can fit on this Clipper team, what to expect out of him given his college prowess, and a very familiar feeling for this range of the draft.

Rob and Shap start the pod talking about the Monte McNair advisor hire, the Kevin Durant rumors, and the Finals. Then, the guys get down to business, talking about Kawhi Leonard's interesting season, the eternal Nico Batum, the idea of Ben Simmons, and a nearly out of his time Kobe Brown.

Rob and Shap get together to talk Finals then continue the Exit Interview Series talking about some scoring wings. How tradeable is Norm Powell after his stellar season? Where does Bogi fit with the Clippers? Is Amir gone, is Jordan taking his place? What were early returns on Trentyn Flowers?

Rob and Shap return to resume their Exit Interview Series, but first start talking about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander winning MVP and the feelings it gives the guys after all Shai's history with the Clippers. Then, the guys talk about other guards, including MVP vote getting James Harden, defensive ace Kris Dunn, vibes guy Patty Mills, and shooter Cam Christie.

Shap and Rob get together again to start their Exit Interview Series, first with the players this season who are no longer Clippers. What went wrong at backup center to start the year? Was KPJ ever the answer? How much of Bones Hyland's potential did the team squander? And how did Terance get to the point where he became an afterthought?

Lucas, Rob, and Shap get together after a disappointing end to what was an extremely exhilirating season. The guys talk about what went wrong, how the roster managed to hold together so long for such a great regular season, what let them down in the playoffs, and what comes next for a team with such few avenues to get better.