Jumpin' Through Hoops Podcast

Jumpin' Through Hoops

Jumpin’ Through Hoops
A couple of freelance writers & lifelong hoops fans bring you news & notes from on (and off) the court across the wide world of the NBA.
Jamal Murray Out Indefinitely with a Torn ACL
Dustin & Freddy react to the news that Jamal Murray will miss the rest of the season and what this means for the Denver Nuggets, the rest of the Western Conference, and the NBA in general.  Thanks for listening, follow us on Twitter or email us at [email protected] with your thoughts or takes from around the NBA. 
Apr 14, 2021
27 min
Rewriting ESPN's 25 NBA Players Under 25 List
Today, Dustin & Freddy are reacting to Wednesday's OT thriller between the Suns & the Jazz and if the game was a statement for either of the top Western Conference teams. Then, they go through ESPN's much-debated "Top 25 NBA Players Under 25" list and attempt to re-write it with their own contributions.  Plus: Draymond Green's appearance on Kevin Durant's podcast, breaking down the first trailer for LeBron James' "Space Jam" sequel, & they End on a Make with some thoughts about Paul Pierce's wild IG live and if he should accept an adult company's offer to host a show.  Thanks for listening! Send us an email ([email protected]) with your thoughts on Paul Pierce, the top young NBA players, or anything else around the NBA and follow us on Twitter. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Apr 9, 2021
1 hr 10 min
NBA Trade Deadline Winners & Losers
Dustin & Freddy link up to sift through a packed NBA trade deadline and give their instant reactions to the Orlando Magic fire sale, the Chicago Bulls stunning the NBA world with their acquisition of Nikola Vucevic, Danny Ainge finally making a move, and offer their condolences to the Rockets fans as the team sends Victor Oladipo to Miami.  Plus: Portland swaps Gary Trent Jr. for Norman Powell, Goodbye Theis, monitoring the buyout market, & the guys try to decide the worst way to find out you've been traded.  Thanks for listening, send us an email any time at [email protected] or follow us on Twitter.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Mar 26, 2021
1 hr
The Timberwolves Fire Ryan Saunders, the Celtics Collapse, and All-Star Thoughts & Reactions
Today, Dustin & Freddy are reacting to the Minnesota Timberwolves' sudden firing of Ryan Saunders, the Celtics blowing a 24-point lead to the Pelicans, and what they think about the NBA pushing through to hold an All-Star game this season and the snubs surrounding the recently named starters.  Plus: Is JJ Redick's ejection against Boston the weakest ejection of all time, Dustin's love for Joe Harris, Freddy has a game based on where All-Star starter Kyrie Irving ranks as a top player in the league, and much more!  Thanks for listening, send us an email ([email protected]) and let us know all your thoughts on the league so far this season.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Feb 22, 2021
1 hr 19 min
Embiid vs. Jokic for MVP, Brooklyn's Defense, & Finding New Trades for Top Teams
On today's episode, Freddy & Dustin are breaking down the MVP race after the first month of the season, predict how LaMelo Ball will fare as a starter, try to figure out who the Brooklyn Nets can add to the team to help their defense after giving up 147pts in regulation vs. the Wizards, and look through a list of soon-to-be eligible contracts to see which players may soon be on the move.  Thanks for listening, send us an email ([email protected]) with any thoughts or questions.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Feb 2, 2021
1 hr 17 min
The New-Look Brooklyn Nets vs. Everyone
Today, Dustin and Freddy pitch potential trades for top West & East contenders to help them fill a few needs to help them against the high-powered new-look Brooklyn Nets' offense. They try to decide which deals would be best, the weaknesses of a James Harden/KD/Kyrie-led team and much more before ending on a make and going through what they think are the best nicknames for active players in the league now.* *Note from Dustin - "I can't believe I forgot my absolute favorite current nickname: Kevin "Red Velvet" Huerter. My apologies to the Huerter Hive."  Send us an email ([email protected]) and let us know what nicknames are your favorite & who you think your team should target in a trade. Thanks for listening.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Jan 18, 2021
1 hr 14 min
Winners & Losers: James Harden to Brooklyn Edition
Today, Dustin & Freddy are reacting to the massive 4-team trade sending James Harden to join KD & Kyrie in Brooklyn while breaking down everything surrounding the teams involved including; what this means for the Rockets, why the Pacers may be the biggest winners of the whole trade, & the Cavaliers (finally!) getting a center.  Send us an email ([email protected]) and let us know who you think won the trade or who you'd want taking the last shot if you had KD, Kyrie, & Harden to choose from. Thanks for listening!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Jan 14, 2021
47 min
Too Many Injuries, the Clippers & Heat Lose by 50, & Week One Stock Up/Stock Down
Today Dustin & Freddy get together to lament early-season injuries and how they may impact teams going forward, they overreact to blowout losses for the Heat & Clippers and take an early look at the standings and teams getting off to hot or slow starts to the season. Thanks for listening, have a safe & Happy New Year.  Hosted by: Dustin Brewer & Freddy Guzman  Shoot us an email at [email protected] --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Dec 31, 2020
1 hr 23 min
2020-2021 NBA Awards Predictions
It’s the first episode of "Jumpin’ Through Hoops" and hosts Dustin & Freddy are kicking things off by going through their ballots to make some preseason predictions for this season’s end of year awards including longshots, sure things, & an unbelievable amount of narratives. Thanks for listening and stay safe out there.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Dec 17, 2020
1 hr 3 min