AM Hoops Podcast

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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?

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?  

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.

James Harden drama has been going on in Philly for months but we just got explosive new details.

The best NBA player podcast is hosted by a guy most fans barely remember. The reason Jeff Teague is so successful is he's the funniest and most real ex-player in the game.  

Giannis has again threatened to leave the Milwaukee Bucks if they don't compete for a championship. People are asking where he could go next and this is a look at what the bidding war will look like for the 2021 NBA Finals MVP.

Joshua Primo was kicked off the San Antonio Spurs for something we've never seen in the NBA. He is attempting an NBA comeback but does he deserve it? Which teams will actually consider him?

Giannis Antetokoumpo made big news by threatening to leave the Bucks if they don't contend for a title. He's said things like this before but this time was different. This video explains why and says where he could land next.

Stephen A. Smith made Lonzo Ball angry when he claimed Zo was so injured he had trouble getting out of a chair. Zo made a response video but there's something he didn't say that is a scary sign for his NBA future.

Stephen Curry was on Gilbert Arenas' podcast and said he's better than Magic Johnson. That got a lot of hate online but is he right?

Ricky Rubio has announced he is stepping away from basketball at just 32 years old. His NBA career is likely over because the Spaniard previously said he'd play in Europe when his son goes to school. But what happened to make Rubio call it quits and cite mental health as a factor?

James Harden has taken over the headlines this summer but Joel Embiid is causing waves as well. The MVP recently did something that makes Sixer fans nervous and this is a look at what that could mean for Philly.

The NBA went crazy after a Timberwolves security guard tackled a protestor faster than anyone had seen before. There's actually a crazy story behind how he knew when to act.

James Harden just trashed his GM to the public by calling him a liar. This is a look at what Harden is really doing and what it means for the NBA.

Victor Wembanyama is a big favorite to win NBA Rookie of the Year but he's got competition. This is a look at why my prediction is a player other than the number 1 pick.

Trae Young wants to represent his country in the Olympics but he has been frozen out for years. His fans say the reason has nothing to do with his talent. This is a look at the real reason Trae has been blackballed from Team USA.

Patrick Beverley is an amazing NBA story having gone from overseas to a 12 year career but what happened before all that is just as fascinating. The All-NBA player was on the verge of a deadened life when something tragic turned everything around.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been the worst team in the NBA for over a decade. Some of it traces back to a gigantic mistake they made in the mid-2000's. This is the story of the worst punishment in NBA history.

Not many people can say they beat MJ in 1-on-1 basketball but a random businessman actually did it. His name is John Rogers and we have the proof! This is the story of how he did it along with the unbelievable highlights.