Hoopinions: NBA Podcast
Hoopinions: NBA Podcast
Ben & Harry
A lot happens in the world of NBA basketball - it's hard to keep up. Hoopinions brings you up to speed with the latest highlights, insights and talking points about everything hoops.Hosted by Harry and Ben from Australia, they bring a different perspective and a sense of humour to basketball news and will keep you informed and entertained.Next time you find yourself in an NBA conversation you'll be up to date and armed with hot takes on the game we all love.
Coach-Tastrophe
After a bit of a break, we’re back! But some of the league’s biggest coaches won’t be back next season after they were FIRED! We break down the reasons behind these surprising (and not so surprising) terminations, and look at how much of it was performance in these Playoffs, or overall track record. Speaking of Playoffs, we recap the second round and conference finals, looking at the truly wild hot streaks and the unusual upsets! It’s almost time for the NBA FINALS, so stay tuned to make sure you don’t miss a thing!
May 30, 2023
1 hr 2 min
Forgive Me Jimmy Bulter For I Have Sinned
Jimmy. Buckets. Looks like we owe you an apology… The first round of the playoffs is a wrap, and boy were there some HUGE twists! We review all the matchups for you and recap the highlights and lowlights. In the East, the Heat upset the No. 1 seeded Bucks led by record breaking performance from Butler, while the Kings and Warriors slug it out in a 7-game series in the West. The 76ers, Celtics and Knicks make it out of the first round lining up some interesting series in the East. The Lakers silence the Grizzlies in the West, and we have a star-studded Nuggets v Suns round 2 matchup. Our pre-season wagers are catching up to us, so tune in next time where we face our punishments!
May 1, 2023
43 min
Draymond let's his feet do the talking
The NBA Playoffs are here, and what an insane start we’ve had! We’ve already got controversy with Draymond Green as he leaves his “footprint” on the first round. A few unfortunate injuries to some key players strike a massive blow early on, and we discuss if this will cripple some of the top teams opening the door for a few major upsets, or if they can adjust and have some unlikely heroes step up. We break down every playoff match up for you with the highs and lows, and make our predictions for the second part of this opening round. Who will make it and who will be sent packing? We’re halfway through the first round so stay tuned as we’re just getting started!
Apr 22, 2023
45 min
I told you Miami were S**T
Play-ins are here, and we already have had some thrilling games and big disappointments! Harry called it… the Heat lose to the Hawks, with an underwhelming performance that could see them knocked out of playoff contention. Their hopes now rest on their game against the Bulls, who had a huge comeback to beat the Raptors. Ben talks OKC vs Pelicans after two huge performances from young Thunder stars keep their playoff chances alive. Harry’s Hot Sauce looks at what could have been after Minnesota lose to LA, and what they need to clinch that final spot in the playoffs.
Apr 13, 2023
38 min
Edging it to the Playoffs
It’s getting close… who is going to finish ahead? We’re down to the final game of the season, but playoff spots are still up for grabs! Harry and Ben look at how the end of the season unfolded, and discuss the potential play-in matchup scenarios. We also give our takes on the Mavericks questionable end to the season, and our thoughts on Luka after his team misses out on the play-ins. We’re so close to the post-season, so stay tuned!
Apr 9, 2023
29 min
End of the World for the Mavs?
Just FIVE games to go, and the standings are as close as ever! The Dallas Mavericks sit outside the play-ins despite Luka and Kyrie’s best efforts. We discuss what the Mavs need to do to keep their playoff hopes alive, as well as their Western conference opponents - OKC, Lakers, Pels and Wolves - all vying for the last play-in spots. The Kings clinch a spot in the playoffs, breaking their 16 year drought, and we take a look back at the crazy discussion of last season’s trade that got them there. We also add our take on the increase in rescinded technical fouls, and what the league can do in-game to improve referee calls.
Mar 30, 2023
44 min
Snakes and Ladders
Things are really starting to heat up with the playoffs and the play-ins only weeks away. The standings in the west are just like a snake and ladders game. Ben and Harry break down everything that has happened and make some spicy predictions on the way. It's honestly a big west breakdown this episode. (Sorry the east is kind of spreading out)Please like and subscribe!
Mar 23, 2023
46 min
Rivalry Stew with a Side of Consequence
A rivalry is well and truly stewing, and the flavour is BEEF. This week we got another face off between the Grizzlies and the Warriors, and we break down the fierce competition between these teams that could be facing each other in the first round of the playoffs! We check in on the super volatile West and the relatively stable East, and start to take a look at the potential playoff positions based on the toughness of remaining schedules. We also take a quick look into the current Ja situation - in a business like tbe NBA, actions have consequences...
Mar 10, 2023
47 min
One Durant A Day To Keep The Doctor Away
The moment the league has been waiting for has arrived… Kevin Durant makes his debut as a Phoenix Sun, and already he is showing how well he fits in with the team. So the next question - can the Suns make it the year they win the Larry O’Brien trophy and bring a championship home to Phoenix? In other news, some big injuries this week with LaMelo Ball and LeBron James both out, the latter being a huge blow to the Lakers’ playoff hopes. And in an offensive masterclass, Damian Lillard drops 71 points, matching Donovan Mitchell’s season high, and giving us a season to remember!
Mar 2, 2023
44 min
Changing Of The Guard
Blurb:A week of highs and lows, hirings and firings, and All-Stars and role players! All-Star weekend had a few highlights, but overall was another weekend of record low viewership - how can the league keep the All-Star game exciting with the new generation of players? Surprise news as the Hawks fire their head coach, is it too late in the season, or could a fresh start propel Atlanta into the playoffs? We also discuss the new acquisitions by the Clippers with Russell Westbrook, and the Bulls with Patrick Beverley, and whether this changing of the guards can make a difference to their teams.
Feb 17, 2023
43 min