
The Hoop Genius Podcast
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S5 Ep 688S5 Ep688: Knicks advance + Clippers force Game 7!
Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnMMo Mooncey reacts to day 12 of the NBA playoffs- New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons- Denver Nuggets vs. LA Clippers- predictions for tonightJoin the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

S5 Ep 687S5 Ep687: The Lakers go out SAD at the hands of RUDY GOBERT!
Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnMBJ Armstrong & Mo Mooncey react to day 11 of the NBA playoffs- Golden State Warriors vs. Houston Rockets- Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Lakers- predictions for tonightJoin the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

S5 Ep 686S5 Ep686: Why these are the best NBA Playoffs in 10+ years
Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnMBJ Armstrong & Mo Mooncey react to day 11 of the NBA playoffs- Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers- Detroit Pistons vs. New York Knicks- Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics- LA Clippers vs. Denver Nuggets- predictions for tonightJoin the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

S5 Ep 685S5 Ep685: The Golden State Warriors showed they're REAL contenders
Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnMBJ Armstrong & Mo Mooncey react to day 10 of the NBA playoffs- Miami Heat vs. Cleveland Cavaliers- Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors- predictions for tonightJoin the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

S5 Ep 684S5 Ep684: Anthony Edwards just took the torch from LeBron James
Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnMBJ Armstrong & Mo Mooncey react to day 9 of the NBA playoffs- New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons- Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves- Boston Celtics vs. Orlando Magic- Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks- predictions for tonightJoin the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

S5 Ep 683S5 Ep683: Aaron Gordon hit the CRAZIEST buzzer-beater we've seen!
Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnMNBA Trainer Chris "CT" Thomas & Mo Mooncey react to day 8 of the NBA playoffs- Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Miami Heat- Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies- Denver Nuggets vs. LA Clippers- Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors- predictions for tonightJoin the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

S5 Ep 682S5 Ep682: Have the Timberwolves figured out the Lakers?
Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnMBJ Armstrong & Mo Mooncey react to day 7 of the NBA playoffs- Boston Celtics vs. Orlando Magic- Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks- Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves- predictions for tonightJoin the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

S5 Ep 681S5 Ep681: OKC pull off a HISTORIC comeback!
Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnMBJ Armstrong & Mo Mooncey react to day 6 of the NBA playoffs- New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons- Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies- Denver Nuggets vs. LA Clippers- predictions for tonightJoin the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

S5 Ep 680S5 Ep680: Joe Dumars on re-building the Pelicans, championships in Detroit & working in the league office
Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnMBJ Armstrong & Mo Mooncey are joined by the New Orleans Pelicans new head of basketball operations, Joe Dumars. Joe talks about building his new team and the direction they're going in, winning championships in Detroit with the Pistons as a player and executive. The trio dive deep into the return of "competitive tension" to the NBA, and also take a journey through Joe's career.Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

S5 Ep 679S5 Ep679: The Warriors & Rockets are going to WAR
Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnMBJ Armstrong & Mo Mooncey react to day 5 of the NBA playoffs- Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics- Miami Heat vs. Cleveland Cavaliers- Golden State Warriors vs. Houston Rockets- who is really the most clutch player in the NBA?Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

S5 Ep 678S5 Ep678: The adjustments the Lakers made to win Game 2
Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnMNBA trainer Christopher Thomas & Mo Mooncey react to day 4 of the NBA playoffs- Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers- Memphis Grizzlies vs. Oklahoma City Thunder- Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Lakers- preview of tonight's gamesJoin the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

S5 Ep 677S5 Ep677: Real basketball is finally back in the 2025 NBA playoffs!
Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnMBJ Armstrong & Mo Mooncey react to day 3 of the NBA playoffs- the higher level of physicality on display- Detroit Pistons vs. New York Knicks- LA Clippers vs. Denver Nuggets- preview of tonight's gamesJoin the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

S5 Ep 676S5 Ep676: Golden State showed that experience beats youth in Game 1
Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnM BJ Armstrong & Mo Mooncey react to day 2 of the NBA playoffs - Memphis Grizzlies vs. Oklahoma City Thunder - Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics - Miami Heat vs. Cleveland Cavaliers - Golden State Warriors vs. Houston Rockets Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

S5 Ep 675S5 Ep675: Analysis of the Lakers' loss, Nuggets win, Knicks comeback & Bucks getting whooped
Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnMBJ Armstrong & Mo Mooncey react to day 1 of the NBA playoffs- Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks- LA Clippers vs. Denver Nuggets- Detroit Pistons vs. New York Knicks- Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles LakersJoin the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

S5 Ep 674S5 Ep674: OFFICIAL 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS PREDICTIONS
Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnMBJ Armstrong & Mo Mooncey react to Scott Perry getting hired as General Manager of the Sacramento Kings, before breaking down the play-in games between the Miami Heat & Atlanta Hawks and the Memphis Grizzlies & Dallas Mavericks. The pair then share their brackets for the 2025 NBA Playoffs before a very unserious turn of conversation (lol)Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

S5 Ep 673S5 Ep673: Where do the Sacramento Kings go from here?
Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnMBJ Armstrong & Mo Mooncey discuss everything from last night's play-in games involving the Dallas Mavericks, Sacramento Kings, Miami Heat & Chicago Bulls; before analysing some of the future Playoff match-ups and what the New Orleans Pelicans under Joe Dumars' leadership.Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

S5 Ep 672S5 Ep672: BJ Armstrong CONFIDENTLY picks the Rockets over the Warriors (+ play-in breakdown)
Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnM BJ Armstrong & Mo Mooncey discuss: - Orlando Magic vs Atlanta Hawks play-in breakdown - Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics round 1 preview - Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies play-in breakdown - Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets round 1 preview - reaction to Phoenix Suns firing Mike Budenholzer - reaction to New Orleans Pelicans firing David Griffin and replacing him with Joe Dumars - will New Orleans trade Zion Williamson this summer? Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

S5 Ep 671S5 Ep671: Predicting the 2025 NBA Playoffs & Play-in
Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnMNBA executive Scott Perry joins BJ Armstrong & Mo Mooncey to break down the match-ups for the NBA Playoffs and this week's Play-In fixtures.Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

S5 Ep 670S5 Ep670: BIG CHANGES coming to the NBA this summer?!
Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnMNBA executive Scott Perry joins Mo Mooncey to answer questions from our discord community.Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

S5 Ep 669S5 Ep669: 2025 NBA end of season awards!
Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnMNBA executive Scott Perry joins Mo Mooncey to break down who should win every end-of-season award in the NBA this year.Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

S5 Ep 668S5 Ep668: NBA GM on why the Nuggets fired Mike Malone
Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnM NBA executive Scott Perry joins Mo Mooncey to break down the Denver Nuggets firing Head Coach Mike Malone & General Manager Calvin Booth Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

S5 Ep 667S5 Ep667: Analysing the Eastern Conference Playoff picture
Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnMNBA executive Scott Perry joins Mo Mooncey to break down the Florida Gators winning the NCAA 2025 March Madness tournament, and looking at draft prospects - in particular Walter Clayton Jr. The pair then look at the Eastern Conference and some of the match-ups we're going to see. Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

S5 Ep 666S5 Ep666: Analysing the Western Conference Playoff picture
Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnMNBA executive Scott Perry joins Mo Mooncey to break down which team will make it out of a tough Western Conference. The pair look at last night's match-ups between the Houston Rockets & Golden State Warriors, as well as the Oklahoma City Thunder & Los Angeles Lakers.Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

S5 Ep 665S5 Ep665: Why Steph vs. LeBron is STILL so fun to watch - answering your questions!
Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnM Mo answers the questions submitted to our discord community! Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

S5 Ep 664S5 Ep664: BJ Armstrong responds to his criticism of the OKC Thunder
Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnMFor the first time ever, BJ Armstrong hosts the show! He and Mo Mooncey discuss- The OKC Thunder- Where Carmelo Anthony ranks all-time- How the NBA's business model has changed- How NBA fandom has shifted- BJ's response to the backlash for his comments in Friday's episode about the OKC ThunderJoin the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

S5 Ep 663S5 Ep663: BJ Armstrong goes NUCLEAR on NBA GM who made outrageous claim
Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnMMo Mooncey & BJ Armstrong discuss Steph Curry's huge night for the Warriors, Nikola Jokic's 60 point triple-double in the loss to the Timberwolves, before BJ goes ballistic at an NBA GM who said Ja Morant can't win a playoff series!?Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

S5 Ep 662S5 Ep662: Rookie of the Year DEBATE + should the 76ers trade Embiid?
Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnMMo Mooncey & BJ Armstrong debate Stephon Castle vs. Zaccharie Risacher for ROY, before looking at the injury riddled Philadelphia 76ers & New Orleans PelicansJoin the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

S5 Ep 661S5 Ep661: Why Memphis fired their coach + are the Rockets legit? + worried about the Cavs?
Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnMNBA executive Scott Perry joins Mo Mooncey & BJ Armstrong to discuss:- who will win March Madness- the real reason the Memphis Grizzlies fired Taylor Jenkins - should we take the Houston Rockets more seriously as contenders in the West? - Should Houston trade for Kevin Durant?- the Cleveland Cavaliers' recent run of bad form and how it will impact their Playoff chancesJoin the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

S5 Ep 660S5 Ep660: Answering your questions!
Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnMMo Mooncey & BJ Armstrong answer questions from our community in our discord server!Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

S5 Ep 659S5 Ep659: Ranking the TOP 5 contenders in the NBA right now
Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnM Mo Mooncey & BJ Armstrong discuss which teams are truly in contention to win the 2025 NBA championship Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

S5 Ep 658S5 Ep658: Could Giannis play in the 1970s NBA?
Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnMMo Mooncey & BJ Armstrong discuss:- Damian Lillard's injury- the future of the Milwaukee Bucks- LeBron James saying Giannis would score 250 points if he played in the 1970s- why players no longer use the sky hook- comparing Giannis Antetokounmpo to players from previous eras- how "trainers" are ruining the gameJoin the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

S5 Ep 657S5 Ep657: How the Phoenix Suns could SHOCK the world in the NBA Playoffs
Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnMMo Mooncey & BJ Armstrong discuss the Phoenix Suns' recent win streak and how they could cause an upset in the first round of the NBA PlayoffsJoin the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

S5 Ep 656S5 Ep656: March Madness Mayhem & NBA Hot Takes: Redick’s Lakers, DPOY, Coach of the Year, and Playoff Teams to Watch!
Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnMNBA executive Scott Perry joins Mo Mooncey & BJ Armstrong to discuss:- march madness- who will win NBA defensive player of the year - who will win NBA coach of the year - JJ Redick's first season as coach of the lakers- 3 weeks left of the regular season, who are the teams to watchJoin the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

S5 Ep 655S5 Ep655: The Knicks are in SERIOUS trouble
Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnMMo Mooncey & BJ Armstrong discuss the latest happenings in the NBA and why Jalen Brunson's injury could have a big impact on the Knicks' playoff hopesJoin the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

S5 Ep 654S5 Ep654: Should Pat Riley retire?
Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnMMo Mooncey & BJ Armstrong discuss the sale of the Boston Celtics, rising Detroit Pistons, struggling Miami Heat & BJ addresses Jeff Teague's comments about Pat RileyJoin the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

S5 Ep 653S5 Ep653: The Clippers could beat OKC in the first round of the playoffs?!
Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnMMo Mooncey & BJ Armstrong discuss the struggling Milwaukee Bucks and the rising LA ClippersJoin the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

S5 Ep 652S5 Ep652: Why you need to STOP comparing eras in the NBA
Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnM NBA executive Scott Perry joins Mo Mooncey & BJ Armstrong to discuss: - Julius Randle's resurgence with the Timberwolves - Quentin Grimes star performances - How does Shai Gilgeous-Alexander compare to Kobe Bryant and other historical greats? - The Hoop Genius official March Madness bracket prediction Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

S5 Ep 651S5 Ep651: Why Celtics City is the best documentary you'll watch this year
Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnM Mo Mooncey sits down with Director Lauren Stowell and showrunner Gabe Honig to share behind the scenes details about "Celtics City" - the new documentary on HBO Max. Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

S5 Ep 650S5 Ep650: Why the Sixers KEEP making bad decisions
Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnMMo Mooncey & BJ Armstrong discuss the 76ers trading Paul George, the Dallas Mavericks "move" to Las Vegas, and if expansion would actually help the NBA?Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

S5 Ep 649S5 Ep649: OKC proved they're legit against Boston last night
Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnMMo Mooncey & BJ Armstrong break down last night's match-up between the Celtics & ThunderJoin the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

S5 Ep 648S5 Ep648: The Detroit Pistons will SHOCK a team in the 1st round of the Playoffs
Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnMIsaiah Stewart breakdown: https://youtu.be/OjpGrNSASJoMo Mooncey & BJ Armstrong discuss why the Detroit Pistons could shock the world by winning a playoff series this season!Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

S5 Ep 647S5 Ep647: Where KD will be traded this summer
Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnMGET YOUR JERSEYS FRAMED: http://framemyjersey.co.ukMo Mooncey & BJ Armstrong discuss:- the Utah Jazz- why Danny Ainge is such a good GM- Kevin Durant trade destinations- OKC vs Denver+ moreJoin the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

S5 Ep 646S5 Ep646: a show for *real* basketball fans
Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnMNBA executive Scott Perry joins Mo Mooncey & BJ Armstrong to discuss the current state of NBA fandom, the Lakers vs Celtics title hopes, the ascending Golden State Warriors & who should be MVP this seasonJoin the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

S5 Ep 645S5 Ep645: 90 days until the NBA Finals: which teams will be there?
Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnMGET YOUR JERSEYS FRAMED: http://framemyjersey.co.ukMo Mooncey & BJ Armstrong break down the contenders to make it to the NBA Finals this season.Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

S5 Ep 644S5 Ep644: It just gets worse & worse for the Dallas Mavericks..
Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnMNBA executive Scott Perry joins Mo Mooncey to discuss the Dallas Mavericks, as well as the long term impacts of tanking.Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

S5 Ep 643S5 Ep643: It just gets worse & worse for the Phoenix Suns..
Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnMNBA executive Scott Perry joins Mo Mooncey & BJ Armstrong to discuss the Phoenix Suns, Portland Trail Blazers, Pelicans, 76ers and more!Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

S5 Ep 642S5 Ep642: Behind-the-scenes of "Court of Gold" (Netflix Documentary) interview with director Jake Rogal
Mo Mooncey is joined by Jake Rogal (the man behind The Last Dance) to take you behind the scenes of "Court of Gold", the Netflix documentary showcasing the men's basketball competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Follow the journeys of the teams from the United States, France, Serbia, and Canada during one of the most fiercely contested tournaments in Olympic basketball history.

S5 Ep 641S5 Ep641: Luka Doncic has solved the Lakers' problems
Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnM GET YOUR JERSEYS FRAMED: http://framemyjersey.co.uk Mo Mooncey & BJ Armstrong break down the rising (returning) to greatness Golden State Warriors and the new-look Los Angeles Lakers. Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

S5 Ep 640S5 Ep640: Paul George announces retirement.... (from podcasting)
Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnMGET YOUR JERSEYS FRAMED: http://framemyjersey.co.ukMo Mooncey & BJ Armstrong break down the surging Detroit Pistons as well as Paul George announcing he is stepping away from his podcast.Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius

S5 Ep 639S5 Ep639: The Cavs are legit, Luka revenge & another Suns meltdown
Please support the show by clicking here: https://2kgam.es/4df6qnM Mo Mooncey & Scott Perry break down the Cleveland Cavaliers, Orlando Magic, Luka Doncic's first game for the LA Lakers against the Dallas Mavericks, Phoenix Suns & more Join the conversation in our discord: https://www.discord.me/hoopgenius