Hoop Theory
144 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsHosted 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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Episodes
Players Under the Most Pressure in the 2023 Playoffs | Hoop Theory Ep.29
March 28, 2023 12:01 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB#29 - The Paul Silas Episode. Logan and Jacob talk a little March Madness (0:00). Then discuss the players who will be under the most pressure to perform this upcoming postseason (8:27). Then play some NBA Trivia (50:53).
What Makes a Good NBA Coach? | Hoop Theory Ep.28
March 22, 2023 12:01 - 1 hour - 81.5 MB#28 - The Alperen Sengun Episode. Nuggets Corner: Logan covers the Nuggets recent games and gives his personal ranking of Nuggets players (0:00). Logan & Jacob discuss the factors that make a coach good or bad in the NBA (28:07). Trivia game (1:09:28).
Most Fun Teams to Watch | Hoop Theory Ep.27
March 15, 2023 05:07 - 1 hour - 55.2 MB#27 - The Jamal Murray Episode. Nuggets Corner (0:00). Logan & Jacob draft their favorite teams to watch in the league (12:41).
East Contenders + Jokic MVP Buzz Continues | Hoop Theory Ep.26
February 23, 2023 13:01 - 1 hour - 63.8 MB#26 - The Kyle Korver Episode. Recorded on Friday, February 17th, Logan Wortman is joined by Jacob Roth to look forward to the next couple days of All-Star Weekend in the NBA (0:00). Then the guys discuss the Jokic buzz, for his 3rd straight MVP, coming to a crescendo with the release of the latest MVP straw-poll results (15:41). Then the guys wrap-up the episode by comparing & contrasting the championship contending teams in the Eastern Conference (42:07).
Western Contenders Post-Deadline | Hoop Theory Ep.25
February 15, 2023 16:25 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MB#25 - The Mark Price Episode. This was a bit of an odd trade deadline (0:00). Looking at the Western Conference contenders post-trade deadline. The Denver Nuggets (11:07). The Los Angeles Lakers (18:02). The Phoenix Suns (29:12). The Golden State Warriors and the Memphis Grizzlies (36:04). The New Orleans Pelicans and the Los Angeles Clippers (44:28). The Portland Trailblazers, The Sacramento Kings, The Dallas Mavericks, and the Minnesota Timberwolves (51:36).
The 2023 Trade Deadline is Here | Hoop Theory Ep.24
February 09, 2023 13:01 - 42 minutes - 57.9 MB#24 - The 2nd Kobe Bryant Episode. Reaction to the Kyrie Irving to Dallas trade (0:00). Russell Westbrook trade ideas (11:36). OG Anunoby trade ideas (14:18). Kevin Durant trade ideas (21:14). Bones Hyland / Nuggets trade ideas (24:44). All-Star snubs? (30:07).
All-Star Teams | Hoop Theory Ep.23
January 27, 2023 22:02 - 1 hour - 94.1 MB#23 - The Michael Jordan Episode. All-Star Teams (3:14). Fantasy Basketball (1:01:24). NBA Trivia (1:12:18).
NBA Trivia + Nuggets Corner | Hoop Theory Ep.22
January 20, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 57 MB#22 - The Clyde Drexler Episode. NBA trivia game with Jacob Roth (0:00). Nuggets Corner (27:47).
The 2023 Offensive Renaissance | Hoop Theory Ep.21
January 11, 2023 12:20 - 1 hour - 99.4 MB#21 - The Tim Duncan Episode. All-Star fan voting (5:17). Nuggets Corner (16:23). The 2023 Offensive Renaissance (37:14). NBA trivia game (1:17:09).
Jokic for MVP again? + Blow-up Trade Ideas | Hoop Theory Ep.20
December 30, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 75.3 MB#20 - The Gary Payton Episode. Nuggets & Celtics corner (2:05). The case for Jokic to win his third straight MVP award (10:32). What teams should we be watching out for to make blow-it-up trades (26:08). NBA trivia game (1:03:32).
New NBA Awards | Hoop Theory Ep.19
December 21, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 73.5 MB#19 - The Willis Reed Episode. Nuggets Nook (0:00). Celtics Corner (9:11). MVP Ladder (14:03). New-Look NBA Awards (17:51). Rookie of the Year Ladder (26:50). Sixth Man of the Year (30:24). Defensive Player of the Year (34:33). Most Improved Player of the Year (39:28). Coach of the Year (42:40). This Week's Headlines (46:50). NBA.com Power-Rankings (55:13). Trae Young Drama (1:00:50). NBA Trivia Game (1:09:55).
Celtics Corner + Jae Crowder Trade Ideas | Hoop Theory Ep.18
December 13, 2022 21:39 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MB#18 - The Isaiah Roby Episode. Logan & Jacob discuss the Boston Celtics historic offensive efficiency so far this season (0:00). Then they run through ideas for trades around the league that could shake things up (10:00).
Draymond Drama + The Best Prospect Ever + Northwest Division Season Predictions | Hoop Theory Ep.17
October 14, 2022 17:29 - 1 hour - 122 MB#17 - The John Havlicek Episode. Draymond Green punched Jordan Poole (5:34). The Lakers need to explore this potential Westbrook trade (19:26). Is Victor Wembanyama the greatest basketball prospect of all time (32:00)? Denver Nuggets season predictions (48:54). Minnesota Timberwolves season predictions (1:06:32). Oklahoma City Thunder season predictions (1:12:08). Portland Trail Blazers season predictions (1:16:58). Utah Jazz season predictions (1:20:33).
Sarver Scandal + Pacific Division Season Predictions | Hoop Theory Ep.16
October 05, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 105 MB#16 - The Pau Gasol Episode. Golden State Warriors (1:16). Los Angeles Clippers (11:52). Los Angeles Lakers (22:29). The Robert Sarver Situation (37:05). Phoenix Suns (49:48). Sacramento Kings (1:04:58).
Donovan Mitchell Trade + Southwest Division Season Predictions | Hoop Theory Ep.15
September 13, 2022 12:00 - 38 minutes - 53.4 MB#15 - The Vince Carter Episode. Donovan Mitchell Trade (0:00). Dallas Mavericks season predictions (7:50). Houston Rockets season predictions (14:06). Memphis Grizzlies season predictions (20:39). New Orleans Pelicans (24:38). San Antonio Spurs season predictions (28:04).
Isaiah Roby | Hoop Theory Ep.14
August 12, 2022 12:01 - 1 hour - 105 MB#14 - The Bob Cousy Episode. The NBA retires jersey #6 league-wide in honor of Bill Russell (0:00). Kevin Durant gives the Nets an ultimatum (5:56). Isaiah Roby joins the show (12:25).
Kevin Durant for Jaylen Brown? (w/ Jacob Roth & Anthony Levtsenyuk) | Hoop Theory Ep.13
August 06, 2022 17:28 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MBIntro/special announcement (0:00). Kevin Durant to Celtics trade rumors (5:00). Rookie of the year odds (20:05). MVP odds (23:55). Conference title odds (30:30).
Kevin Durant for Jaylen Brown? | Hoop Theory Ep.13
August 06, 2022 17:28 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MB#13 - The Wilt Chamberlain Episode. Intro/special announcement (0:00). Kevin Durant to Celtics trade rumors (5:00). Rookie of the year odds (20:05). MVP odds (23:55). Conference title odds (30:30).
The NBA Off-Season is in Full-Swing (w/ Jacob Roth) | Hoop Theory Podcast Ep. 12
July 15, 2022 16:17 - 1 hour - 93.2 MBLogan Wortman & Jacob Roth discuss topics from around the NBA off-season including, trade ideas for Kevin Durant (0:00), reactions to the Rudy Gobert trade (9:02), thoughts on the 2022 NBA draft (20:45), Isaiah Roby's off-season developments (35:40), the Celtics off-season acquisitions (43:20), as well as other off-season moves from around the league (54:10).
The NBA Off-Season is in Full-Swing | Hoop Theory Ep.12
July 15, 2022 16:17 - 1 hour - 93.2 MB#12 - The Fat Lever Episode. Logan Wortman & Jacob Roth discuss topics from around the NBA off-season including, trade ideas for Kevin Durant (0:00), reactions to the Rudy Gobert trade (9:02), thoughts on the 2022 NBA draft (20:45), Isaiah Roby's off-season developments (35:40), the Celtics off-season acquisitions (43:20), as well as other off-season moves from around the league (54:10).
Finals Preview / Conference Finals Review | Hoop Theory Podcast Ep. 11
June 02, 2022 15:12 - 17 minutes - 24.7 MBFinals preview, conference finals review
Finals Preview / Conference Finals Review | Hoop Theory Ep.11
June 02, 2022 15:12 - 17 minutes - 24.7 MB#11 - The Isiah Thomas Episode. Finals preview and conference finals review.
All-NBA 2022 | Hoop Theory Ep. 10
April 20, 2022 23:19 - 47 minutes - 64.6 MBAll-Rookie -> (0:00) . | . All-Defense -> (21:18) . | . All-NBA -> (31:52)
All-NBA 2022 | Hoop Theory Ep.10
April 20, 2022 23:19 - 47 minutes - 64.6 MB#10 - The Walt Frazier Episode. All-Rookie -> (0:00) . | . All-Defense -> (21:18) . | . All-NBA -> (31:52)
2022 NBA Season Awards | Hoop Theory Ep.9
April 14, 2022 14:42 - 59 minutes - 110 MB#9 - The Rajon Rondo Episode. 2022 NBA Season Awards (with Jacob Roth) | Hoop Theory Podcast Ep.9
2022 NBA Season Awards (with Jacob Roth) | Hoop Theory Podcast Ep.9
April 14, 2022 14:42 - 59 minutes - 110 MB2022 NBA Season Awards (with Jacob Roth) | Hoop Theory Podcast Ep.9
Northwest Division Over/Unders | Hoop Theory Ep.8
April 06, 2022 22:40 - 38 minutes - 52.6 MB#8 - The Kobe Bryant Episode. Denver Nuggets (3:13). Minnesota Timberwolves (15:57). OKC Thunder (21:09). Portland Trailblazers (24:31). Utah Jazz (28:38).
Northwest Division Over/Unders | Hoop Theory Podcast Ep.8
April 06, 2022 22:40 - 38 minutes - 52.6 MBDenver Nuggets->(3:13) | Minnesota Timberwolves->(15:57) | OKC Thunder->(21:09) | Portland Trailblazers->(24:31) | Utah Jazz->(28:38)
Southwest Division Over/Unders | Hoop Theory Ep.7
March 30, 2022 20:34 - 49 minutes - 67.5 MB#7 - The Carmelo Anthony Episode. (0:00 - Intro) | (2:12 - Mavs over/under picks) (4:12 - Checking in with the Mavs) | (11:04 - Rockets over/under picks) (12:14 - Checking in with the Rockets) | (17:46 - Grizzlies over/under picks) (19:25 - Checking in with the Grizzlies) | (29:08 - Pelicans over/under picks) (31:20 - Checking in with the Pelicans) | (42:27 - Spurs over/under) (44:27 - Checking in with the Spurs)
Southwest Division Over/Unders | Hoop Theory Podcast Ep.7
March 30, 2022 20:34 - 49 minutes - 67.5 MB(0:00 - Intro) | (2:12 - Mavs over/under picks) (4:12 - Checking in with the Mavs) | (11:04 - Rockets over/under picks) (12:14 - Checking in with the Rockets) | (17:46 - Grizzlies over/under picks) (19:25 - Checking in with the Grizzlies) | (29:08 - Pelicans over/under picks) (31:20 - Checking in with the Pelicans) | (42:27 - Spurs over/under) (44:27 - Checking in with the Spurs)
Pacific Division Over/Unders Pt. 2 | Hoop Theory Podcast Ep. 6
March 23, 2022 03:35 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MB0:00 - Intro 1:11 - Suns over/under picks 2:52 - Checking in with the Suns 10:27 - Kings over/under picks 12:11 - Checking in with the Kings
Pacific Division Over/Unders Pt. 2 | Hoop Theory Ep.6
March 23, 2022 03:35 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MB#6 - The Bill Russell Episode. 0:00 - Intro 1:11 - Suns over/under picks 2:52 - Checking in with the Suns 10:27 - Kings over/under picks 12:11 - Checking in with the Kings
Pacific Division Over/Unders Pt. 1 | Hoop Theory Ep.5
March 05, 2022 20:41 - 1 hour - 105 MB#5 - The Kevin Garnett Episode. 0:00 - Intro 2:59 - Warriors over/under picks 6:09 - Checking in with the Warriors 15:58 - Clippers over/under picks 17:58 - Checking in with the Clippers 20:03 - Lakers over/under picks 23:36 - Checking in with the Lakers
Pacific Division Over/Unders Pt. 1 | Hoop Theory Podcast Ep.5
March 05, 2022 20:41 - 1 hour - 105 MB0:00 - Intro 2:59 - Warriors over/under picks 6:09 - Checking in with the Warriors 15:58 - Clippers over/under picks 17:58 - Checking in with the Clippers 20:03 - Lakers over/under picks 23:36 - Checking in with the Lakers
Making Sense of the 2021 Atlanta Hawks | Hoop Theory Ep.4
January 17, 2022 23:12 - 58 minutes - 55.6 MB#4 - The Chris Webber Episode. Checking in with the Southeast Division.
I was right about the Cavs | Hoop Theory Ep.3
December 03, 2021 20:01 - 47 minutes - 87.5 MB#3 - Recorded on 11/24/2021 Logan Wortman looks back on preseason predictions for the NBA Central Division (Bulls, Cavs, Pistons, Pacers, & Bucks). (0:00) - Intro (3:23) - Nuggets sadboi hour (7:03) - Over/under picks (15:06) - Why are the Bulls so good? (23:23) - I was right about the Cavs (38:49) - Is Cade a bust? (44:12) - Looking at the rest of the Central Division (48:08) - Outro
I Was Right About The Cavs | Hoop Theory Ep.3
December 03, 2021 20:01 - 47 minutes - 87.5 MB#3 - The Dwyane Wade Episode. Recorded on 11/24/2021 Logan Wortman looks back on preseason predictions for the NBA Central Division (Bulls, Cavs, Pistons, Pacers, & Bucks). (0:00) - Intro (3:23) - Nuggets sadboi hour (7:03) - Over/under picks (15:06) - Why are the Bulls so good? (23:23) - I was right about the Cavs (38:49) - Is Cade a bust? (44:12) - Looking at the rest of the Central Division (48:08) - Outro
Can Tatum & Brown Play Together? | Hoop Theory Ep.2
November 13, 2021 19:23 - 30 seconds - 62.6 MB#2 - The Moses Malone Episode. Atlantic Division Over/Under Picks (0:00) - Preface (8:43) - Over/under picks (19:16) - Can Tatum & Brown play together? (37:30) - Can The Nets hit their over without Kyrie? (41:05) - Looking at the rest of the Atlantic Division
Can Tatum & Brown Play Together?
November 13, 2021 19:23 - 30 seconds - 62.6 MB#2 - Atlantic Division Over/Under Picks (0:00) - Preface (8:43) - Over/under picks (19:16) - Can Tatum & Brown play together? (37:30) - Can The Nets hit their over without Kyrie? (41:05) - Looking at the rest of the Atlantic Division
Can Tatum & Brown Play Together? | Hoop Theory Podcast Ep.2
November 13, 2021 19:23 - 30 seconds - 62.6 MB#2 - Atlantic Division Over/Under Picks (0:00) - Preface (8:43) - Over/under picks (19:16) - Can Tatum & Brown play together? (37:30) - Can The Nets hit their over without Kyrie? (41:05) - Looking at the rest of the Atlantic Division
Ben Simmons Situation & TWolves Debacle
October 04, 2021 03:43 - 1 hour - 105 MB#1 - In the first ever episode of Hoop Theory, Logan Wortman chronicles the rift between Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers, as well as attempts to make sense of the Minnesota Timberwolves firing their president of basketball operations on the eve of training camp.
Ben Simmons Situation & TWolves Debacle | Hoop Theory Podcast Ep.1
October 04, 2021 03:43 - 1 hour - 105 MB#1 - In the first ever episode of Hoop Theory, Logan Wortman chronicles the rift between Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers, as well as attempts to make sense of the Minnesota Timberwolves firing their president of basketball operations on the eve of training camp.
Ben Simmons Situation & TWolves Debacle | Hoop Theory Ep.1
October 04, 2021 03:43 - 1 hour - 105 MB#1 - The Oscar Robertson Episode. In the first ever episode of Hoop Theory, Logan Wortman chronicles the rift between Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers, as well as attempts to make sense of the Minnesota Timberwolves firing their president of basketball operations on the eve of training camp.
NMU#31 - Major Show Update (Rebranding the Podcast Feed)
September 05, 2021 18:19 - 7 minutes - 10.9 MBLogan Wortman announces major show update.
NMU#30 - Lakers Get Bounced, & Nets v Bucks Series Preview
June 06, 2021 19:47 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MBLogan Wortman reacts to the Lakers getting eliminated in round 1, and previews the Nets v Bucks second round series, as well as the Sixers v Hawks second round series
NMU#29 - Nuggets v Blazers
June 02, 2021 23:06 - 1 hour - 106 MBLogan Wortman breaks down the Nuggets v Blazers first round series as well as touches on the Dame v Steph conversation.
NMU#28 - Game 1's: PHX v LAL & NYK v ATL
May 25, 2021 21:12 - 1 hour - 134 MBLogan Wortman gives his reaction / analysis to the first game of both the Suns vs. Lakers series as well as the Knicks vs. Hawks series
NMU#27 - Play-In Recap & 1st Round Predictions
May 22, 2021 07:59 - 1 hour - 132 MBLogan Wortman shares his thoughts on this seasons play-in tournament as well has his picks for the first round series'.
NMU#26 - The End Is Nigh
May 14, 2021 23:03 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MBLogan Wortman is joined by Anthony Levtsenyuk to discuss the approaching end of the regular season as well as their favorite teams chances in the playoffs
NMU#25 - Nuggets Corner
May 01, 2021 00:47 - 1 hour - 113 MBLogan Wortman highlights the Denver Nuggets in this week's episode of The Next Man Up Podcast. Breaking down the recent additions of Austin Rivers & Shaq Harrison to the team as well as the Nuggets strengths & weaknesses finishing off the 2021 regular season & heading into the playoffs.