We return from our break to cover the big trade deadline moves: the big four-team trade (1:25), and the Memphis-Miami trade sending Andre Iguodala to Miami (14:40). We also spend some time reflecting on the legacy of Kobe (27:41).

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Episode 10: Vale Kobe Bryant

This week, we discuss some of the recent games in the league (1:00), compare our pre-season Western Conference predictions to the current state of play (11:00), and the season-changing proposals the NBA is examining for next season (44:00).

Episode 9: Owning Our Bad Takes

Lots to cover as we discuss Portland's Carmelo Anthony signing and the new era of wing-dominated basketball (0:42), the building Luka Doncic MVP case (20:00), the middle pack of the Western Conference (24:45), and the conversation we've been waiting to have...load management (37:50).

Episode 8: Melo to...Portland?

Sam Wee makes a guest appearance as we kick off the 2019-20 season with our favourite stories from the first two weeks of play (0:48). We discuss our leading MVP candidates so far (11:20), the teams that have defied our expectations (for better or worse) (21:42), and which teams are a few steps away from realising their potential (33:40).

Episode 7: Sam Wee: 2019-20 Kicks Off

This week, we look at what's been happening in the FIBA World Cup (0:33) - including the France upset over the US. We also quickly go over our most anticipated players and storylines of the season (19:25).

Episode 6: FIBA World Cup and Main Storylines

This week, we answer your questions on the 2010s All-Decade teams, the Knicks (lol), elite ball handlers, and the best big three of all time. Submit your questions any time via DM on our Instagram: @hoopsxhotpot.

Episode 5: Mailbag Episode

In our second basketball learning podcast, we talk about defense: how to play it on the perimeter and the inside, how to defend a pick-and-roll, and common defensive schemes. We also discuss typical NBA player archetypes, and what you can take away from them to refine your game.

Hoops x Hotpot Academy Episode 2: Basketball 101

In our new Academy series, we go through the basics of basketball and explain common terms and concepts in plain English.

Hoops x Hotpot Academy Episode 1: Basketball 101

Tim Duncan rejoins the Spurs as assistant coach (1:00), we both get frustrated at the new pre-agency trend (7:30), as well as players dropping out of the FIBA World Cup (16:30). We also discuss our Western Conference Predictions (23:30).

Episode 4: Western Conference Predictions

This week, we touch on the Ben Simmons max extension (2:10), Chris Paul's future in OKC (10:26), and our early Eastern Conference predictions (15:59). Mani also changes the intro music again, because he can't decide on one track.

Episode 3: Eastern Conference Predictions

In an emergency episode recorded in the glass and concrete towers of Barangaroo, we discuss the breaking news coming out of Houston, with the Rockets acquiring Russell Westbrook for Chris Paul and four draft assets.

Episode 2.5: Harden and Westbrook Reunite

This episode, we look at Russell Westbrook's fit in Miami (01:38), Houston (16:40) and Chicago (21:53). We also list our top free agency overperformers and underperformers (28:14). Also, Dang fails to name five players on the current Charlotte Hornets roster (44:20).

Episode 2: Russell Roulette

Kawhi convinces Paul George to go with him to the Clippers, the Lakers load up on role players, and Dang struggles to accept that Russ isn't a superstar anymore.

Episode 1: Board Man Goes LA

Straight out of Cabramatta, Sydney, two hard-working corporate plebs desperately try to break into the podcasting industry by talking about their passion: the NBA. Hosted by Alex Manisier (PG) and Alex Dang (SG).

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