Thik & Thin Hoops
173 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsPodcast between friends discussing the latest news and notes from the NBA world
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Thik & Thin Hoops: 2nd apron ramifications, free agency winners and losers including Sixers, Clippers, Warriors, Kings, thoughts on Team USA
July 12, 2024 19:07 - 1 hour - 104 MBOn this week's episode, the guys open by discussing some of the ramifications of the 2nd apron and how its affecting teams (03:26). They then go through winners and losers of free agency, including the Sixers (21:41), Clippers (34:10), Warriors (39:43), Bulls (47:43), Mavericks (49:48), Heat (53:20), Kings (58:15), and more. They wrap up discussing their thoughts on team USA (01:06:32).
Thik & Thin Hoops: Bridges and Caruso trade reactions, winners and losers of the NBA Draft, thoughts on Bronny James going to the Lakers, upcoming free agency period
June 28, 2024 06:12 - 1 hour - 97.1 MBOn this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the Nets trading Mikal Bridges to the Knicks (02:55) and the Bulls trading Alex Caruso to the Thunder for Josh Giddey (14:17). They then discuss the top 10 picks of the draft and who they thought came out as winners and losers (21:02). Next, they cover the back half of the draft, including the Lakers stealing Dalton Knecht (40:52) and nabbing Bronny in the second round with pick 55 (47:54). Finally, they wrap with some thoughts on the upcom...
Thik & Thin Hoops: The Boston Celtics are your 2024 NBA Champions! Recapping Celtics windy path here, Jason and Jaylen narratives, what Dallas does moving forward, thoughts on the overall playoffs
June 20, 2024 14:25 - 39 minutes - 53.6 MBOn this week's episode, the guys discuss the Celtics beating the Mavs in 5 games to claim the NBA Championship. They talk about the windy path it took to get here, what is in store for the team moving forward, the narrative around the Js (13:38), what Dallas will or should do after a humbling loss (25:16), and more.
Thik & Thin Hoops: Celtics take commanding 2-0 Finals lead, Kyrie and Mavs struggling to provide Luka help, dominant defense by the Celtics, Tatum struggles, and more
June 11, 2024 16:35 - 52 minutes - 72.3 MBOn this week's episode, the guys discuss the Celtics' commanding 2-0 start to the Finals and whether Dallas has a shot to get back into the series. They talk about Kyrie's poor performances, Boston's suffocating defense, Luka's one man carry job, Tatum's struggles, and more. They wrap by discussing Dan Hurley turning down the Lakers job.
Thik & Thin Hoops: Mavs Celtics Finals Preview - most intriguing storylines, can Jason and Jaylen finally break through, how Celtics will defend Luka and Kyrie, series prediction
June 05, 2024 14:47 - 1 hour - 101 MBOn this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the most intriguing storylines of the NBA Finals, including Kyrie's return to Boston, the Jays potentially breaking through, Luka's legacy, and more (4:45). They then talk about key matchups when the Celtics are on offense, and how the Celtics look to exploit weaknesses in the Mavs defense and put stress on them with 3 point shooting (31:58). They move over to the Mavs on offense, where Luka and Kyrie face a much stiffer test than the previ...
Thik & Thin Hoops: Mavs stun Timberwolves in Minnesota to go up 1-0 , Celtics narrowly escape the Pacers in a closely contested Game 1
May 23, 2024 15:26 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MBOn this week's episode, the guys react to an entertaining start to both Conference Finals. In the East, they discuss how the Pacers were able to push the Celtics to the brink but late game execution issues resulted in a Celtics win. In the West, they discuss how the Mavs were able to overcome hot shooting by the Timberwolves due to great performances by Luka and Kyrie.
Thik & Thin Hoops: Timberwolves up 2-0 and dominating the Nuggets , Brunson and Knicks continue to grind out wins, Thunder not missing a beat
May 09, 2024 14:47 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBOn this week's episode, the guys react to some of the early games in Round 2. They talk about the Timberwolves' dominance vs Denver so far, how impressive Brunson and the Knicks have been, the Thunder not missing a beat since the regular season, and the Celtics continuing to obliterate everything in their path.
Thik & Thin Hoops: Who has most at stake in Round 1, thoughts on Round 1 series including resilient Knicks, disappointing Suns, and crunch time Nuggets
April 25, 2024 15:44 - 1 hour - 91 MBOn this week's episode, the guys open by ranking the teams who have the most at stake in Round 1, where a loss could raise some big offseason questions. They then go around the league touching on the different Round 1 series, including the resilient Knicks, the disappointing Suns, the crunch time machinery of the Nuggets, and more.
Thik & Thin Hoops: Play-in reactions and the potential demise of the Warriors dynasty, previewing each Round 1 series, thoughts on Team USA lineup
April 19, 2024 15:06 - 1 hour - 121 MBOn this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the first set of play-in games which included the potential demise of the Warriors dynasty and a catastrophic Zion injury. They then talk about the Team USA roster and how that unit will potentially mesh this summer with all the talent they have. Finally, they go through each first round series and provide their thoughts and predictions on who will win.
Thik & Thin Hoops: All-NBA and Awards Selections, predicting the finish to a tight playoff race, potential first round matchups
April 11, 2024 14:20 - 1 hour - 128 MBOn this week's episode, the guys open by discussing some of the tight playoff races happening in the last week of the season, including the West play-in. They talk about what potential first round matchups may arise and which ones they're looking forward to most. Finally, they go through their 23-24 awards selections and pick their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd All-NBA teams.
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
March 14, 2024 21:12 - 57 minutes - 79 MBOn 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.
Thik & Thin Hoops: All-star weekend takeaways, macro trends in the NBA, most intriguing teams for second half
February 22, 2024 15:22 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBOn 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.
Thik & Thin Hoops: Trade deadline reactions, including notable moves by the Knicks, Mavericks, Sixers, and Thunder
February 10, 2024 01:28 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBOn 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.
Thik & Thin Hoops: All Star picks, Bucks fire Adrian Griffin, Embiid's 70 point game
January 26, 2024 17:28 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBOn 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.
Thik & Thin Hoops: Grading the Siakam trade to the Pacers, trade targets to watch for in next month and potential destinations
January 18, 2024 17:04 - 1 hour - 98.4 MBOn 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.
Thik & Thin Hoops: The hopeless team draft, Ja and Hali injury impact, Draymond return from suspension
January 11, 2024 15:24 - 1 hour - 102 MBOn 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.
Thik & Thin Hoops: 10 Big Questions including OG Anunoby trade, can OKC win the title, Lakers panic meter, and more
January 05, 2024 16:56 - 1 hour - 97.6 MBOn 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.
Thik & Thin Hoops: Lakers are IST champs, more Draymond shenanigans, Clippers resurgence, early All-Star selections
December 15, 2023 04:26 - 1 hour - 99.5 MBOn 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.
Thik & Thin Hoops: IST bracket is set, Magic hot start, Timberwolves as a contender, high octane Pacers, where do Warriors go from here
December 01, 2023 16:40 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBOn 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.
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
November 22, 2023 00:07 - 1 hour - 90.2 MBOn 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.
Thik & Thin Hoops: Harden traded to the Clippers, Week 1 overreactions
November 02, 2023 05:31 - 58 minutes - 79.9 MBOn this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the Harden trade and how it impacts the Clippers and Sixers moving forward. They then dive into various overreactions from week 1, including thoughts on Lebron, Wemby's intriguing start, what teams might blow it up, and the colorful courts announced for the in-season tournament.
Thik & Thin Hoops: 2023-2024 Season Preview Part 2 - Western Conference Over/Unders
October 24, 2023 15:27 - 1 hour - 96.4 MBOn Part 2 of their 2023-2024 Season Preview, the guys discuss their over/under predictions and locks for the Western Conference.
Thik & Thin Hoops: 2023-2024 Season Preview Part 1 - Eastern Conference Over/Unders
October 23, 2023 16:31 - 1 hour - 118 MBThis week's episode is coming to you live from Chicago where the guys preview the Eastern Conference and give you their team by team over/under predictions and locks.
Thik & Thin Hoops: Dame traded to the Bucks, Celtics add Jrue Holiday, Wemby-Chet preseason showdown
October 11, 2023 17:02 - 1 hour - 97.6 MBOn this week's episode, the guys kick off season 5 of Thik & Thin Hoops by discussing the blockbuster Dame Lillard trade and what it means for the Bucks moving forward. They then delve into the Celtics trading for Jrue Holiday and where that leaves them in the pecking order of the East. Finally, they discuss some early preseason reactions, including the showdown between Wemby and Chet.
Thik & Thin Hoops: Dame and Harden trade requests, Jaylen Brown signs largest contract in NBA history, East and West Power Rankings
July 26, 2023 05:10 - 1 hour - 104 MBOn this week's episode, the guys open by discussing some notable offseason news, including the pending trade requests from Dame and Harden as well as the recent contract that Jaylen Brown landed. They then provide their power rankings for both the Eastern and Western Conference heading into next year.
Thik & Thin Hoops: Grading teams based on their offseason so far including free agency, trades, and the draft
July 06, 2023 05:48 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBOn this week's episode, the guys dive deep into some of the winners and losers of the offseason so far based on free agency, trades, and the draft.
Thik & Thin Hoops: Suns go all in by trading for Bradley Beal, thoughts on the Wizards and where they go from here, three team trade with Porzingis and Smart, potential movers on draft night
June 22, 2023 04:46 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBOn this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the Bradley Beal trade to the Suns and get Nithin's perspective as a long suffering Wizards fan. They discuss the implications for both teams, including how it changes Phoenix's title chances. Then, the guys break the news of the Porzingis-Jones-Smart trade live on the pod. Finally, they discuss what teams to pay attention to during the draft tomorrow and who might make some interesting moves.
Thik & Thin Hoops: Nuggets take commanding 3-1 lead in the Finals, do the Heat have any moves left, Jokic legacy implications, Nuggets dynasty potential
June 12, 2023 14:43 - 1 hour - 96.3 MBOn this week's episode, the guys discuss the Nuggets taking a stranglehold of the NBA Finals after winning game 4. They open with their thoughts on the Heat and their chances of survival, including thoughts on Jimmy's series so far and the contributions from their role players. They then talk about what has made the Nuggets so successful, including a performance by both Jokic and Murray. They wrap with thoughts on how far the Nuggets can potentially go these next few years, and whether there...
Thik & Thin Hoops: Heat pull off the upset in Game 7, what do Celtics do this offseason, NBA Finals preview of Nuggets vs. Heat
May 31, 2023 14:03 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBOn this week's episode, the guys open by recapping the Heat Celtics series and reflecting on just how improbable this postseason run has been for Miami. They then move on to Boston, where they discuss whether the Celtics can run it back with the same core or if bigger changes are needed. Finally, they dive deep into a preview of the NBA Finals between the Heat and Nuggets and make their predictions for the series.
Thik & Thin Hoops: Jokic and the Nuggets make the Finals, the revival of Jamal Murray, Jimmy Butler’s impressive postseason, can the Celtics claw back, Lebron’s retirement comments
May 25, 2023 16:17 - 53 minutes - 74.1 MBOn this week's episode, the guys discuss the brilliance of Jokic, the revival of Jamal Murray, and the impressive run the Nuggets have made to the Finals. They then talk about the insane stretch Jimmy Butler has been on and how we will reflect on him as a player. They move on to what the Celtics do from here and whether they have a chance to come back in this series. They wrap up with a discussion around Lebron and his ambiguous comments about retirement.
Thik & Thin Hoops: Embiid and the Sixers choke again, Lakers potentially end Warriors dynasty, impressive Celtics and Nuggets, Conference Finals preview
May 16, 2023 04:31 - 1 hour - 109 MBOn this week's episode, the guys open by discussing another disappointing playoff exit for Embiid and the 76ers. They then touch on the dominance of Tatum and the Celtics when it matters, the resilient Heat, and what the Knicks do this offseason before diving into a preview of Celtics-Heat. Then out west, they talk about what might be the end of the Warriors, an earlier than expected exit by the Suns, and the impressive run by Lebron and co. before going into a preview of Lakers-Nuggets.
Thik & Thin Hoops: Warriors-Lakers Game 1 lives up to the hype, Jokic and Nuggets take commanding 2-0 lead, back and forth duels out east
May 04, 2023 21:25 - 1 hour - 95.3 MBOn this week's episode, the guys open by discussing a highly entertaining game 1 between the Lakers and Warriors. They then dive into Nuggets Suns and what the Suns need to do to escape their early hole. They wrap up with both series out East, which are both tied 1-1 and are heading into pivotal Game 3s.
Thik & Thin Hoops: Warriors and Kings in a dogfight, Jimmy Butler’s epic performance to carry the Heat, Cavs and Knicks bringing back 90s ball
April 25, 2023 15:32 - 1 hour - 95.6 MBOn this week's episode, the guys recap what has been a surprising Round 1 of the playoffs so far. They first go deep into Warriors-Kings, the leap Fox has made, and whether the Kings can grind this series out. They then discuss Jimmy Butler's epic performance to carry the Heat to a 3-1 lead over the Bucks, and where it stands in the ranks of all time playoff performances. Finally, they talk about the defensive slugfest that is Cavs-Knicks before briefly touching on the remaining series'.
Thik & Thin Hoops: Thoughts on an entertaining play-in tournament, first round preview and predictions
April 14, 2023 17:13 - 1 hour - 111 MBOn this week's episode, the guys react to what has been an entertaining and competitive play-in tournament so far. They then dive deep into the first round matchups and provide their predictions.
Thik & Thin Hoops: 2022-2023 NBA Awards Selections, All-NBA Teams, thoughts on latest CBA
April 07, 2023 16:18 - 1 hour - 100 MBOn this week's episode, the guys go through their selections for MVP, DPOY, ROTY, 6MOTY, and more. They then share their All-NBA teams and who barely missed the cut. They wrap up with a discussion around some of items in the latest CBA.
Thik & Thin Hoops: Wild Wild West, struggling Mavs, feisty Wolves, ideal first round matchups
March 29, 2023 06:39 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBOn this week's episode, the guys first open by discussing the ongoing trend of load management across all teams. They then dive deep into the West playoff race, touching on the struggling Mavs and whether Luka deserves more criticism. They discuss the recently surging Wolves and what their future looks like before touching on some of the other teams at the bottom end of the bracket. They end with some of the ideal first round matchups they would like to see.
Thik & Thin Hoops: Breaking down the East playoff race team by team
March 15, 2023 04:56 - 1 hour - 85 MBOn this week's episode, the guys share one question and one reason for optimism for each of the top 10 Eastern Conference teams vying for the playoffs.
Thik & Thin Hoops: The heated Jokic MVP debate, breaking down the West playoff race team by team
March 09, 2023 06:57 - 1 hour - 103 MBOn this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the current MVP race and the discourse surrounding Nikola Jokic. They then share one question and one reason for optimism for each of the top 10 Western Conference teams vying for the playoffs.
Thik & Thin Hoops: Recapping a disappointing All-Star weekend, drafting the top second half storylines
February 23, 2023 15:30 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBOn this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the underwhelming All-Star weekend and which events can be saved or not. They then draft the top storylines heading into the second half of the season, including KD on the Suns, the race for Wembanyama, the playoff logjam in the west, and more.
Thik & Thin Hoops: Trade Deadline Reactions Part 2 - Suns complete blockbuster trade for KD, Clippers reload, new look West, what teams surprised us by staying the course
February 10, 2023 05:21 - 56 minutes - 77.8 MBOn Part 2 of this week's episode, the guys react to Suns trading Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, and a slew of first round picks for Kevin Durant. They then discuss all the other major trades that happened near the deadline, and assessed which teams improved and what teams lost out by staying pat.
Thik & Thin Hoops: Trade Deadline Reactions Part 1 - Lebron’s historic night, Kyrie Irving to the Mavs, and the Lakers retool after trading Westbrook
February 10, 2023 05:12 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBOn Part 1 of this week's episode, the guys discuss Lebron breaking Kareem's all time scoring record and how to put his accolades in context. They then discuss the Mavs trading for Kyrie and what it means for their near term future. They wrap up by discussing some of the initial moves made before the deadline and what they anticipate moving forward.
Thik & Thin Hoops: Our 2023 All-Star selections, hopeless Wizards, surging Kings
January 27, 2023 17:19 - 1 hour - 99.9 MBOn this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the hopeless state of the Washington Wizards and contrasting that with the recently surging Kings. They then reveal their 2023 East and West All-Star selections, going through their locks, likely-to-get-in, on-the-fringe, and snubbed players.
Thik & Thin Hoops: Donovan Mitchell’s incredible 71 point performance, theories behind the league-wide scoring explosion, assessing the panic meter for Wolves, Raptors, Suns, and Hawks
January 05, 2023 19:09 - 1 hour - 97.2 MBOn this week's episode, the guys first open by discussing the Damar Hamlin incident on Monday Night Football. They then talk about Donovan Mitchell's 71 point explosion, and offer theories to why we are seeing so many incredible scoring performances this season. Last, they assess the panic meter for four teams that are struggling more than expected: the Wolves, Raptors, Suns, and Hawks.
Thik & Thin Hoops: NBA Power Poll
December 30, 2022 19:25 - 1 hour - 101 MBOn this week's episode, Nithin uses his one solo opportunity on the mic to go all out with every thought in his brain about this NBA season. He ranks all 30 teams by tier including who's playing for Victor and who's playing for Larry (O'Brien).
Thik & Thin Hoops: Floundering Wizards, is it time for the Bulls to blow it up, Zion and the Pelicans’ scorching start, and renaming the 6 new NBA Awards trophies
December 14, 2022 19:33 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBOn this week's episode, the guys open by discussing two struggling teams they recently saw in person: the Wizards and the Bulls. They then go deep into the Pelicans' hot start and whether they should be active in the trade market this year. Finally, they rename the new awards trophies the NBA just announced with recent players who are more fitting.
Thik & Thin Hoops: Celtics’ blistering start, revisiting the Haliburton-Sabonis trade, assessing rookie performances so far
November 30, 2022 19:55 - 1 hour - 92 MBOn this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the Celtics hot start to the season, including some eye popping offensive metrics. They then go deep into the Haliburton-Sabonis trade on the eve of Kings Pacers, assessing who won and how to evaluate it moving forward. They close by discussing some of the rookie performances so far and how to assess the Clippers Thunder trade for Paul George 3 years later.
Thik & Thin Hoops: Most surprising and disappointing players early in the season
November 18, 2022 06:44 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBOn this week's episode, the guys each list their top surprising and disappointing players from the season so far. The discussion ranges from players like Desmond Bane, SGA, and Kevin Huerter on the surprising side to RJ Barrett, KAT, and Kawhi on the disappointing end.
Thik & Thin Hoops: Never-ending Nets drama and dysfunction, headwinds the league is facing, breakdown of the on-court struggles of the big market teams
November 02, 2022 18:51 - 1 hour - 98.7 MBOn this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the whirlwind of controversy surrounding the Nets and who should be held responsible. They then dive deep into some of the broader issues the NBA has been facing and the impact it is having on the league's reputation. They finish by diving deep into the big market teams (Lakers, Clippers, Nets, Warriors) and why they are struggling on the court.
Thik & Thin Hoops: Early season overreactions including surging Blazers, struggling Lakers and Sixers, Ja Morant hype, and the upstart Jazz
October 26, 2022 07:02 - 1 hour - 102 MBOn this week's episode, Nithin is given a chance to defend some of his more controversial over/under selections for the season. They guys then dovetail into a variety of overreactions based on results from one week of basketball, including the 4-0 Blazers, the offensively inept Lakers, the Sixers slow start, Ja Morant MVP hype, and a surprisingly plucky Jazz squad.
Thik & Thin Hoops: 2022-2023 Season Preview - Western Conference Over/Unders
October 19, 2022 14:43 - 1 hour - 93.2 MBOn part 2 of this week's two part episode, friend of the pod Kush Sodhia steps in for Nithin to discuss predictions and locks for the Western Conference over/unders.