Hoops & Recreation | A Basketball Podcast by Sneakers & Recreation

It’s all over! The Celtics did the inevitable and secured their 18th Championship. In this episode Mark, Matt and Wardy review the finals, crown the greatest point guard and power forward of all time, and discuss whether the Chicago Bulls Artūras Karnišovas needed some intervention during his trade talks with OKC. Remember to follow @sneakersandrecreation on IG for all Hoops & Recreation updat...

The Finals are here at last! Up 2-0, are the Celtics destined to raise banner 18, or does Dallas have enough to rally a comeback? In this episode Mark, Matt and Wardy discuss the Mavericks chances of getting back into this series, and whether Doc Rivers really is out to get Matt, as the team look back on their preseason predictions. Remember to follow @sneakersandrecreation on IG for all Hoops &am...

We’re down to the last four teams, with both the Pacers and Wolves in 0-3 holes. In this episode Mark, Matt and Wardy recap the first three games of each conference final. Will the Celtics cruise to another series victory, and can Ant and KAT bounce back to previous playoff form? Remember to follow @sneakersandrecreation on IG for all Hoops & Recreation updates.

It’s the second round and it’s getting intense! In this episode Mark, Matt and Wardy recap the first games of the conference semis, from Jamal Murray’s surprising playoff slump to the Knicks injury woes. Remember to follow @sneakersandrecreation on IG for all Hoops & Recreation updates.

The first team has exited the playoffs, and it wasn't one we expected! In this episode Mark, Matt and Wardy recap the games played this week from the first round, and share if their predictions from last week have changed. Remember to follow @sneakersandrecreation on IG for all Hoops & Recreation updates.

It's crunch time in the NBA season, the playoffs have begun! In this episode Mark, Matt and Wardy recap their predictions from the Play-In Tournament, as well as give a quick fire roundup of game 1 from the first round of the playoffs. Remember to follow @sneakersandrecreation on IG for all Hoops & Recreation updates.

The regular season has ended, the seedings are final, and its time for the post season! In this episode Mark, Matt and Wardy recap the final night of the regular season, and give their predictions for who will advance from the Play-In Tournament. Remember to follow @sneakersandrecreation on IG for all Hoops & Recreation updates.

Welcome to the Hoops & Recreation Halftime Show! In this episode Matt, Mark and Wardy discuss the current NBA standings and give some playoff predictions as we move into the final few weeks of the season. Remember to follow @sneakersandrecreation on IG for all Hoops & Recreation updates.

All-star weekend is behind us, and some would say the real season has just started! In the first quarter Mark, Matt and Wardy recap the weeks highlights including Lebron reaching 40,000 points. During the second, the team share their opinions on the Clippers new look for next season. Moving into the second half, Wardy takes the team back to 2003 as the guys review LeBron's first NBA game. In t...

Welcome to the Hoops & Recreation All-Star Special! In this episode Matt and Mark share their thoughts on the 2024 NBA All-Star weekend. The guys pick their favourite and least favourite moments from each of the events, and offer their suggestions on how to improve All-Star weekend for future years. Remember to follow @sneakersandrecreation on IG for all Hoops & Recreation updates.

Welcome to the Hoops & Recreation Halftime Show! In this episode Matt, Mark and Wardy discuss a busy trade deadline, and look ahead to the All-Star weekend. Remember to follow @sneakersandrecreation on IG for all Hoops & Recreation updates.

Whats better than going to your first live game? Going to your first live podcast! In the first quarter of this special live episode Mark, Matt and Wardy recap some of the biggest trades ahead of the NBA deadline, and suggest some bold trades they'd like to see themselves. During the second, the team debate with our audience what is the best retro basketball sneaker of 2023. Moving into the se...

Welcome to the Hoops & Recreation Halftime Show! In this episode Matt, Mark and Wardy discuss a week with two HUGE scoring nights, as well as the coaching changes for the Buck & Wizards. Remember to follow @sneakersandrecreation on IG for all Hoops & Recreation updates.

Another week, another trade! In the first quarter Mark, Matt and Wardy recap the weeks highlights the debut of Siakam for the Pacers. During the second, the team share their opinions on some upcoming sneaker releases with the return of sign, waive, trade. Moving into the second half, Wardy takes the team back to the 2019 playoffs in this weeks throwback game. In the fourth, Mark, Matt and Wardy lo...

Welcome to the Hoops & Recreation Halftime Show! In this episode Matt, Mark and Wardy respond to comments from this weeks IG posts, give their league highlights from week, and play WHO HE PLAY FOR...Hoops & Rec style! Remember to follow @sneakersandrecreation on IG for all Hoops & Recreation updates.

Happy New Year from team Hoops & Rec! In the first quarter Mark, Matt and Wardy recap the weeks highlights including a big week for New York following the surprising trade with Toronto. During the second, the team share their opinions on some of the most anticipated sneaker releases coming in 2024. Moving into the second half, Wardy shares his highlights and lowlights of 2023. In the fourth, M...

We wish it could be Christmas every day, and so will you after listening to this episode! To start the episode the team are making a list, they're checking it twice, as Mark, Matt & Wardy pull together an NBA naughty and nice list from 2023. The guys then move into the festive spirit with a twist on secret Santa. Then finally to close the podcast, Wardy dusts off his sequin jacket, as he h...

Welcome to the Hoops & Recreation Halftime Show! In this episode Matt, Mark and Wardy share some VERY bold takes now we are 6 weeks into the season, plus Wardy runs a game of Sooner or Later NBA edition. Remember to follow @sneakersandrecreation on IG for all Hoops & Recreation updates.

A week full of positivity! In the first quarter Mark, Matt and Wardy recap the weeks highlights including how the class of 2020 has continued to shine this season. During the second, the team talk about a recent sneaker release paying homage to one of the leagues most iconic games 19 years later. Moving into the second half, the gang visit the bubble and remember just how good the playoffs were in...

Welcome to the Hoops & Recreation Halftime Show! In this episode Matt, Mark and Wardy discuss this weeks NBA action including Draymond choking Rudy Gobert, Clippers getting their first W with Harden, and Poole underperforming for Wizards. Remember to follow @sneakersandrecreation on IG for all Hoops & Recreation updates.

An efficient episode if we do say so! In the first quarter Mark, Matt and Wardy look back at a painful week for super teams and discuss the poor performances for the Clippers and Suns. During the second, the team talk about a certain big baller facing a lawsuit. Moving into the second half, the gang head back to 2003 and revisit Tim Duncan's mega performance in game 6 of the finals. In the fou...

Welcome to the Hoops & Recreation Halftime Show! In this episode the group are joined by returning guest and resident jersey expert Gareth (@the_jersey_guys) to chat about this years city jerseys.  Remember to follow @sneakersandrecreation on IG for all Hoops & Recreation updates.

THE NBA IS OFFICIALLY BACK! In the first quarter Mark, Matt and Wardy look back at some of the highlights from week 1. During the second, the team talk about some big brand deals that have been announced. Moving into the second half, the gang celebrate Melo with the third quarter throw back. In the fourth, Mark, Matt and Wardy look ahead at what games they have circled in their diaries for this up...

Will we get any right this year?! In this episode Wardy asks Mark and Matt for their NBA season predictions. Who will win MVP? Is Wemby guaranteed ROTY? Will Nuggets repeat?...tune in to hear our takes. Remember to follow @sneakersandrecreation on IG for all Hoops & Recreation updates.

It's been a long summer, but the NBA is almost back! In this episode Mark, Matt and Wardy discuss the biggest news stories from the offseason, including the Dame trade, Wemby impressing during pre-season, Harden being Harden, and Team USA. Remember to follow @sneakersandrecreation on IG for all Hoops & Recreation updates.