Thik & Thin Hoops Podcast

Thik & Thin Hoops

Karthik Muralidharan
Podcast between friends discussing the latest news and notes from the NBA world
Thik & Thin Hoops: Assessing the likelihood of a Celtics Nuggets Finals, contenders trending up and down, what's the most dire situation in the NBA
On this week's episode of Thik & Thin Hoops, the guys first discuss how likely it is we're heading for a Nuggets Celtics Finals. They then go through a slew of contenders and their chances of dethroning one of these two teams. Finally, they wrap with a discussion on the teams with the worst situations in the NBA and their prospects for success.
Mar 14, 2024
57 min
Thik & Thin Hoops: All-star weekend takeaways, macro trends in the NBA, most intriguing teams for second half
On this week's episode, the guys open by reacting to All Star weekend and what worked vs. what didn't. They then touch upon several macro level topics around the NBA, including the future of the league and how fans engage with the product. Next, they pick their most intriguing teams heading into the second half, including the Mavericks, Suns, Pacers, and Magic.
Feb 22, 2024
1 hr 3 min
Thik & Thin Hoops: Trade deadline reactions, including notable moves by the Knicks, Mavericks, Sixers, and Thunder
On this week's episode, the guys react to a relatively quiet trade deadline. They discuss PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford to the Mavs, Bojan Bogdanovic to the Knicks, Gordon Hayward to the Thunder, Buddy Hield to the Sixers, and more. They also discuss the inactivity of some teams and whether they should have been more aggressive.
Feb 10, 2024
1 hr 2 min
Thik & Thin Hoops: All Star picks, Bucks fire Adrian Griffin, Embiid's 70 point game
On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the recently named All Star starters and who they pick for the reserve team. Then, they discuss the recent firing of Adrian Griffin, and what to expect from the Bucks with Doc Rivers at the helm. Finally, they touch on Embiid's 70 point game and the overall dominance we've seen from him this season.
Jan 26, 2024
1 hr 2 min
Thik & Thin Hoops: Grading the Siakam trade to the Pacers, trade targets to watch for in next month and potential destinations
On this week's episode, the guys open by grading the Pascal Siakam trade to the Pacers, discussing what this means for Indiana as a contender moving forward. They then dive deep into top trade targets to monitor before the deadline and who we think would be the best fits and packages for them - including Zach Lavine, Kyle Kuzma, Dejounte Murray, and others.
Jan 18, 2024
1 hr 11 min
Thik & Thin Hoops: The hopeless team draft, Ja and Hali injury impact, Draymond return from suspension
On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing recent news and notes around the league, including the Ja Morant and Tyrese Haliburton injuries and how they impact the Grizzlies and Pacers moving forward. They also touch on what to expect with Draymond returning to the Warriors. Finally, they take turns drafting the teams they believe to have the most bleak future moving forward.
Jan 11, 2024
1 hr 14 min
Thik & Thin Hoops: 10 Big Questions including OG Anunoby trade, can OKC win the title, Lakers panic meter, and more
On this week's episode, the guys discuss 10 big questions they have midway through the season. Questions include who won the OG trade between the Knicks and Raptors, can OKC win the title this year, how much should the Lakers panic after this poor stretch, are the Clippers poised to make noise this year, what teams should blow it up, and more.
Jan 5, 2024
1 hr 11 min
Thik & Thin Hoops: Lakers are IST champs, more Draymond shenanigans, Clippers resurgence, early All-Star selections
On this week's episode, the guys discuss the Lakers winning the inaugural In-Season Tournament and what it means moving forward. They then dive into the latest Draymond suspension and what the Warriors should do. They touch on the Clippers who have found their footing with Harden after a rocky start. They wrap up with their quarter season picks for the All Star teams.
Dec 15, 2023
1 hr 12 min
Thik & Thin Hoops: IST bracket is set, Magic hot start, Timberwolves as a contender, high octane Pacers, where do Warriors go from here
On this week's episode, the guys recap a thrilling end to the In Season Tournament and preview next week's tournament. They then go around the league to discuss some intriguing teams: including Orlando's dominance early, whether the Timberwolves are legitimate contenders or not, thoughts on the Pacers being on pace for #1 offense all time, and what the Warriors do from here on out.
Dec 1, 2023
1 hr 4 min
Thik & Thin Hoops: Thoughts on In-Season Tournament so far, Heat off to a strong start, Bucks’ defensive woes, Thunder ahead of schedule, do Kings make a move
On this week's episode, the guys give their thoughts on the In-Season Tournament so far, including the colorful courts, the structure of the tournament, and whether these games feel different. They then bounce around the league to discuss early season trends - including the Heat off to a surprising start, the Bucks playing well despite defensive struggles, the Thunder dominating opponents, the Kings showing improvement on top of their successful season last year, and more.
Nov 22, 2023
1 hr 5 min
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