Logan Wortman

Hoop Theory

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Hosted by basketball enthusiast, Logan Wortman, this show is all about the theory of NBA basketball. Perfect for anybody who is captivated by X's & O's, player development, roster construction, crazy trade ideas, or basketball history. If you want to help support this project please join my Patreon | Buy Me A Coffee | YouTube | TikTok | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Rate the show! Thank you for listening!

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Logan Wortman

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2026 NBA Championship Odds | Hoop Theory Ep.119 02.08.2025 58:56

#119 - The Danilo Gallinari Episode. Recorded at 8:30 PM CDT on Thursday July 31st, 2025. Links: Patreon: patreon.com/hooptheory | Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HoopTheory | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWgCLIJJEDng1EAVIFb8O1A | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hoop_theory?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc | Twitter: https://twitter.com/HoopTheory_Pod | Instagram: h...

Durant Deal + Nuggets Drama + Draft Thoughts | Hoop Theory Ep.118 25.06.2025 2:00:44

#118 - The Dave Cowens Episode. Recorded at 9:00 PM CDT on Tuesday June 24th, 2025. Timestamps: Nuggets drama + We talk about the Luka trade for the 50th time for some reason, lol (4:56). Durant to Houston Trade (34:03). Acknowledging OKC winning the NBA Championship + achilles injuries galore (52:15). Back to the Durant, Holiday & Porzingis trades (1:06:21). Draft talk (1:22:24). Links: Patre...

The OKC Thunder Are One Win Away From Being World Champions | Hoop Theory Ep.117 19.06.2025 1:29:58

#117 - The Jayson Tatum Episode. Recorded at 8:00 PM CDT on Wednesday June 18th, 2025. Timestamps: Tatum injury + Celtics Corner (0:00). Desmond Bane trade (19:40). Finals talk (36:21). Breen v Harlan vol. 2 (42:06). Why do people hate the Thunder? (54:20). This insane Pacers run (1:07:52). Giannis situation (1:20:15). Links: Patreon: patreon.com/hooptheory | Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacof...

Recapping The Conference Finals + Award Voting Results (Pt.2) | Hoop Theory Ep.116 11.06.2025 1:16:28

#116 - The Peja Stojaković Episode. Recorded at 1:00 PM CDT on June 1st & 2nd, 2025. Timestamps: ECF recap (2:18). All-NBA vote getters (23:40). Jordan Trophy [MVP] (29:24). Olajuwon Trophy [DPOY] + All-Defense (44:44). Auerbach Trophy [COY] (1:07:15). Jerry West Trophy [CPOY] (1:10:10). Links: Patreon: patreon.com/hooptheory | Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HoopTheory | YouTube...

Conference Finals Craziness + Award Voting Results (Pt.1) | Hoop Theory Ep.115 27.05.2025 42:22

#115 - The Nikola Jokić Episode. Recorded at 2:00 PM CDT on Sunday, May 25th, 2025. Timestamps: Nuggets Corner (5:32). Conference Finals Check-In (9:34). Most-Improved (16:22). All-NBA Teams (30:22). Links: Patreon: patreon.com/hooptheory | Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HoopTheory | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWgCLIJJEDng1EAVIFb8O1A | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@...

Rigged Lottery + Nuggets-Thunder Thoughts | Hoop Theory Ep.114 15.05.2025 29:30

#114 - The Andrew Wiggins Episode. Recorded at 4:00 PM CDT on Wednesday, May 14th, 2025. Timestamps: Nuggets-Thunder (0:00). Lakers Thoughts (15:18). Draft Lottery (23:26). Links: Patreon: patreon.com/hooptheory | Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HoopTheory | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWgCLIJJEDng1EAVIFb8O1A | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hoop_theory?is_from_webapp=...

All-NBA + Creator of ‘Man on the Lakers’ | Hoop Theory Ep.113 19.04.2025 1:16:51

#113 - The Jalen Brunson Episode. Recorded at 2:00 PM CDT on Sunday, April 13th, 2025. Timestamps: Logan & Jacob are joined by the creator of the viral song ‘Man on the Lakers’, Talented Blake (1:26). Logan & Jacob give their All-NBA Teams (28:53). Links: Patreon: patreon.com/hooptheory | Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HoopTheory | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC...

Nuggets Fire Malone & Booth Right Before Playoffs Start | Hoop Theory Ep.112 11.04.2025 1:00:34

#112 - The Michael Malone Episode. Recorded at 1:30 PM CDT on Wednesday, April 9th, 2025. Links: Patreon: patreon.com/hooptheory | Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HoopTheory | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWgCLIJJEDng1EAVIFb8O1A | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hoop_theory?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc | Twitter: https://twitter.com/HoopTheory_Pod | Instagram: h...

Coaches Tier List + Checking-In On Our Preseason Predictions | Hoop Theory Ep.111 04.04.2025 1:57:10

#111 - The Kyrie Irving Episode (draft year). Recorded at 9:30 PM CDT on Tuesday, April 1st, 2025. Timestamps: Coaches Tier List (5:22). Checking-in on our preseason predictions (1:00:03). Bonus Content (1:44:52). Links: Patreon: patreon.com/hooptheory | Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HoopTheory | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWgCLIJJEDng1EAVIFb8O1A | TikTok: https://ww...

MVP Race + Ranking the East | Hoop Theory Ep.110 24.03.2025 1:32:15

#110 - The John Wall Episode (draft year). Recorded at 8:00 PM CDT on Monday, March 17th, 2025. Timestamps: The MVP Race (10:09). NBA Championship Odds (35:12). East Power Rankings (45:22). Links: Patreon: patreon.com/hooptheory | Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HoopTheory | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWgCLIJJEDng1EAVIFb8O1A | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hoop_theor...

The Craziest Trade Deadline Ever? | Hoop Theory Ep.109 20.02.2025 1:27:46

#109 - The Blake Griffin Episode (draft year). Recorded at 1:00 PM CST on Saturday, February 8th, 2024. Timestamps: The Jimmy Butler Timeline (6:06). The Dumbest Trade of Our Lifetime (20:27). Fox-LaVine + Other Deadline Moves (57:26). Links: Patreon: patreon.com/hooptheory | Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HoopTheory | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWgCLIJJEDng1EAVIFb8O1...

Luka Trade + Sub All-Stars | Hoop Theory Ep.108 11.02.2025 1:36:43

#108 - The Derrick Rose Episode (draft year). Partially recorded on Tuesday, February 4th while the rest was recorded on Friday, January 31st, 2025. Thoughts on Luka Trade (0:00). All-Star Rosters (31:50). West Sub All-Stars (51:14). East Sub All-Stars (1:15:46). Links: Patreon: patreon.com/hooptheory | Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HoopTheory | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cha...

West Power Rankings (We’re Back!) | Hoop Theory Ep.107 23.01.2025 1:50:45

#107 - The Jason Kidd Episode (career triple doubles). Recorded at 8:00 PM CST on Friday, January 17th, 2025. Links: Patreon: patreon.com/hooptheory | Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HoopTheory | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWgCLIJJEDng1EAVIFb8O1A | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hoop_theory?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc | Twitter: https://twitter.com/HoopTheor...

2025 Predictions: Southwest Division | Hoop Theory Ep.106 22.10.2024 1:40:18

#106 - The Andrea Bargnani Episode (draft year). Recorded at 8:00 PM CDT on Tuesday, October 15th, 2024. Donte’s inferno (8:39). Dallas Mavericks (19:09). Houston Rockets (30:59). Memphis Grizzlies (47:25). New Orleans Pelicans (59:22). San Antonio Spurs (1:13:14). Final Review (1:21:56). Links: Patreon: patreon.com/hooptheory | Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HoopTheory | YouTube: h...

2025 Predictions: Pacific Division | Hoop Theory Ep.105 18.10.2024 1:21:59

#105 - The Chris Paul Episode (draft year). Recorded at 1:00 PM CDT on Sunday, October 13th, 2024. Timestamps: Golden State Warriors (4:38). Los Angeles Clippers (19:50). Los Angeles Lakers (44:05). Phoenix Suns (55:22). Sacramento Kings (1:07:02). Links: Patreon: patreon.com/hooptheory | Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HoopTheory | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWgCLIJJE...

2025 Predictions: Northwest Division | Hoop Theory Ep.104 15.10.2024 1:36:51

#104 - The Dwight Howard Episode (draft year). Recorded at 1:00 PM CDT on Saturday, October 12th, 2024. Timestamps: Denver Nuggets (5:15). Minnesota Timberwolves (27:43). Oklahoma City Thunder (40:26). Portland Trail Blazers (54:33). Utah Jazz (1:10:28). Links: Patreon: patreon.com/hooptheory | Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HoopTheory | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWg...

KAT to NY + RIP Mutombo + 2025 Predictions: Southeast Division | Hoop Theory Ep.103 08.10.2024 1:44:08

#103 - The Chris Bosh Episode (draft year). Recorded at 8:00 PM CDT on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024. Timestamps: KAT to NY (6:00). RIP Dikembe Mutombo (33:36). Atlanta Hawks (53:27). Charlotte Hornets (1:05:36). Miami Heat (1:12:08). Orlando Magic (1:19:50). Washington Wizards (1:30:09). Links: Patreon: patreon.com/hooptheory | Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HoopTheory | YouTube: http...

2025 Predictions: Central Division | Hoop Theory Ep.102 02.10.2024 1:03:28

#102 - The Yao Ming Episode (draft year). Recorded at 8:00 PM CDT on Tuesday, September 24th, 2024. Timestamps: Celtics Media Day (0:00). Chicago Bulls (6:36). Cleveland Cavaliers (18:13). Detroit Pistons (28:53). Indiana Pacers (39:30). Milwaukee Bucks (48:28). Links: Patreon: patreon.com/hooptheory | Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HoopTheory | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/chan...

2025 Predictions: Atlantic Division | Hoop Theory Ep.101 27.09.2024 1:20:37

#101 - The Tony Parker Episode (draft year). Recorded at 8:00 PM CDT on Monday, September 22nd, 2024. Timestamps: Boston Celtics (4:48). Brooklyn Nets (17:48). New York Knicks (31:05). Philadelphia 76ers (39:17). Toronto Raptors (49:02). Woj Retirement (59:52). Links: Patreon: patreon.com/hooptheory | Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HoopTheory | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/chann...

100th Episode Special: The 10 Best Players of All Time | Hoop Theory Ep.100 22.09.2024 1:27:22

#100 - The 2nd Wilt Chamberlain Episode (career high). Recorded at 8:00 PM CDT on Monday, September 16th, 2024. Timestamps: Nebraska Corner + Housekeeping (0:00). Our Lists, 10-6 (19:22). Honorable Mentions (45:06). The Top 5 (58:24). Links: Patreon: patreon.com/hooptheory | Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HoopTheory | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWgCLIJJEDng1EAVIFb8O1A...

2025 NBA Awards Predictions | Hoop Theory Ep.99 16.09.2024 1:22:38

#99 - The George Mikan Episode (jersey number). Recorded at 8:00 PM CDT on Thursday, September 5th, 2024. Timestamps: MVP (0:00). Defensive Player of the Year (17:25). Clutch Player of the Year (24:31). Rookie of the Year (36:17). Most Improved Player (43:21). Coach of the Year (54:04). 6MOY (1:10:59). Links: Patreon: patreon.com/hooptheory | Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HoopTheor...

The Top 10 Players In The World Right Now | Hoop Theory Ep.98 08.09.2024 1:30:46

#98 - The Paul Pierce Episode (draft year). Recorded at 11:00 AM CDT on Monday, September 2nd, 2024. Timestamps: Intro (0:00). Our top 10 lists (16:06). Links: Patreon: patreon.com/hooptheory | Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HoopTheory | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWgCLIJJEDng1EAVIFb8O1A | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hoop_theory?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=...

Recapping The Medal Games + Projecting the Future of Team USA & Serbia | Hoop Theory Ep.97 30.08.2024 1:09:49

#97 - The 2nd Tim Duncan Episode (draft year). Recorded at 8:00 PM CDT on Tuesday, August 13th, 2024. Timestamps: France talk (0:00). Medal games recap (33:39). Future of Team USA & Serbia (54:58). Links: Patreon: patreon.com/hooptheory | Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HoopTheory | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWgCLIJJEDng1EAVIFb8O1A | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com...

The Greatest Basketball Game Ever Played + KD vs. Nuggets Fans | Hoop Theory Ep.96 20.08.2024 2:08:31

#96 - The Allen Iverson Episode (draft year). Recorded at 8:00 PM CDT on Monday, August 12th, 2024. Timestamps: Catching up (0:00). US vs Serbia Game (22:50). KD vs. Nuggets fans (1:19:25). Links: Patreon: patreon.com/hooptheory | Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HoopTheory | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWgCLIJJEDng1EAVIFb8O1A | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hoop_theor...

USA vs. Serbia, Tatum DNP | Hoop Theory Ep.95 06.08.2024 1:11:29

#95 - The Juan Toscano-Anderson Episode (jersey number). Recorded at 8:00 PM CDT on Tuesday, July 30th, 2024. Timestamps: Tatum DNP + USA vs. Serbia (0:00). More Olympics Talk. (42:18). Links: Patreon: patreon.com/hooptheory | Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HoopTheory | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWgCLIJJEDng1EAVIFb8O1A | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hoop_theory?is...