BASKETBALL IS RELIGION

What does it mean?!?!? After the Ganz and Big Matt try to get into LeBron's head, they discuss the scoring boom in the NBA and the NBA All Star reserves.

RIP Kobe and Gigi The Ganz and Matt react to an exciting week of basketball where Joel Embiid and Karl Anthony Towns scored 70 and 63, respectively, on the 18th anniversary of Kobe Bryant scoring 81 points. They talk about Scary Terry Rozier being traded to the Miami Heat and the Bucks firing first year head coach Adrian Griffin and hiring Doc Rivers

The 2024 NBA Trade Season has begun! The Ganz and Big Matt analyze the Pascal Siakam trade from the Toronto Raptors to the Indiana Pacers. They look at how Siakam can work with Pacers star point guard Tyrese Haliburton and how the Raptors can rebuild around Scottie Barnes. The guys also talk about what the Lakers should do as the trade deadline comes up, specifically focusing on D'Angelo Russell.

The Ganz and Big Matt talk about the Warriors potentially trading everyone except for Steph Curry and if they actually should trade Steph Curry. They give their flowers to the Knicks for acquiring OG Anunoby and their improved play over the past several games. Finally, they discuss the improved LA Clippers team and their championship aspirations.

Happy New Year! The Ganz and Big Matt are back from their holiday break to talk about if Darvin Ham's time as coach has come to an end in Los Angeles as the Lakers have lost eight of their last ten games. They also discuss if the Pacers have the Bucks' number, what's wrong with Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs, the return of Ja Morant, the Pistons finally breaking their 28 game losing streak, and t...

The Ganz and Big Matt are here for your pre-Christmas episode as they preview the Christmas Day NBA games. They give their flowers to the elite point guards in the league and also get into what happened to the Lakers after winning the In Season Tournament.

The Ganz and Big Matt survived Las Vegas and are back! The boys get into what happened in Las Vegas reacting to the In Season Tournament and the bets they made while in Vegas. They react to Draymond Green's indefinite suspension and whether the Warriors should trade him or Steph Curry. They talk about Giannis Antetokounmpo scoring a career high and Bucks franchise record 64 points and the new riva...

The Ganz and Big Matt are live in Las Vegas and are joined by Vahid and Miguel. The fellas attended Lakers vs Pelicans and give their thoughts on the game from last night.

Are Klay Thompson and the Warriors washed? Is the run finally over? NBA In-Season Tournament Quarterfinal Preview Flowers to the Orlando Magic

The Ganz and Big Matt talk about the report of the Chicago Bulls looking to trade Zach LaVine and the potential teams he could end up on. They discuss the Draymond Green suspension and who they would rather have to start of team, Tyrese Haliburton or DeAaron Fox.

The Ganz and Big Matt discuss the teams off to a hot start including the Timberwolves, Sixers, Celtics, Rockets and Pacers. They deep dive into the problems the Lakers and Clippers are having as each are dealing with three game losing streaks. Not discussed: the unhinged Timberwolves Brazil Twitter/X posts

The Ganz and Big Matt are joined, in this Hoop Bar crossover episode, by David and Rahul to discuss the first week of the 2023-2024 NBA season! They look at the first meeting between the Lakers and Clippers and discuss the James Harden trade. The guys then talk about other teams and players including the emerging Victor Wembanayama.

The Ganz and Big Matt talk about the Suns vs Lakers game they attended on Thursday. They do a deep dive into both teams and their potential need at point guard. Finally, they look at the rivalry between LeBron James and Kevin Durant, as it was the first time they played against each other in a regular season game since 2018.

The Ganz and Big Matt talk about the continuing situation with James Harden and the Philadelphia Sixers, the All-Star team switching back to East vs West, the Utah Jazz for this upcoming season and some NBA team win totals.

The Ganz and Big Matt talk about Coach Prime's speech to the Philadelphia 76ers during their training camp in Colorado. They discuss the New York Knicks and if RJ Barrett is their X-Factor to make a long run in the playoffs. Finally, they talk about Kai Jones being released by the Charlotte Hornets and the mental health challenges of being in the NBA.

The Ganz and Big Matt discuss the Jrue Holiday trade to the Boston Celtics, a stacked Western Conference, teams that should have stayed together and we revisit the Jordan Poole and Draymond Green situation from last season.

Dame Time is up in Portland as Damian Lillard has been traded to the Milwaukee Bucks as part of a three team deal with the Phoenix Suns for Jrue Holiday and Deandre Ayton. The Ganz and Big Matt give their thoughts on the trade and all the different facets surrounding the trade. Prior to discussing the trade, the guys talk about a recent interview from Jabari Parker about what's lacking in the NBA...

The Ganz and Big Matt talk about potential trade destinations for Buddy Hield and bets to win the championship and MVP. Finally, they discuss who is the NBA "America's Team".Check out The Hoop Bar video podcast on YouTube! Short form videos are being uploaded to YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels and Tik Tok. The Ganz and Big Matt will be hosting the pod along with Rahul, Tony and new co-host David....

The Ganz and Big Matt gear up for a new season of Basketball is Religion! In this episode, the guys react to comments made by Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason regarding potentially leaving the Bucks if they do not put the pieces around him to win another championship. Is their window closed or are their pieces good enough to win in the playoffs? They get into four teams who have a chance to wi...

The Ganz and Big Matt talk about the Damian Lillard trade request from the Portland Trailblazers and the James Harden trade request from the Philadelphia 76ers. They then react to the wild first day of NBA Free Agency.

The Ganz and Big Matt discuss the Bradley Beal to the Suns trade and if the Suns are now the favorites heading into next season. The guys then get into the top end of tonight’s draft and who the Lakers might take at #17.

The Ganz and Big Matt give props to the 2023 NBA Champions, Denver Nuggets and runner up Miami Heat. The guys discuss how the Nuggets won give their flowers to Finals MVP Nikola Jokic. TMZ Ganz talks about the Zion Williamson situation and why he would trade him ASAP.

The Ganz and Big Matt preview the NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat. They also talk about what happened with the Boston Celtics and what they should do about Jaylen Brown. Big Matt is then joined by friend of the podcast, Josue, and they discuss the NBA postseason and Josue's trip to Atlanta to see Game 6 between the Hawks and Celtics.

The Ganz and Big Matt praise the Denver Nuggets after their sweep of the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference Finals. The guys give their flowers to Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and the Nuggets role players. They discuss what happened with the Lakers and the teams future.

The Ganz and Big Matt talk about the games they saw in Las Vegas at the end of last week, the eliminated Conference Semifinal teams and about the upcoming Conference Finals match-ups.