Happy Hour Hoops

Happy Hour Hoops – Ep. 3: Overreacting to Week 1 of the NBA Season

One week in, and we’ve already got takes. Hot ones. Probably wrong ones. Episode 3 is a full overreaction session on the first week of the NBA season.

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The NBA is back, and so are we. In Episode 2 of Happy Hour Hoops, Cole Hrubes and Cam Pierson break down the first slate of the 2026-27 season: what looked real, what looked like early-season rust, and which teams already have us rethinking our preseason takes. We hit the biggest storylines, the standout performances, and the results that surprised us. Then we get into what it all means for the weeks ahead.

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The 2026-27 NBA season is here, and we’re kicking off Happy Hour Hoops by putting our picks on the record. Who takes MVP? Who’s the Rookie of the Year? Which teams are playing in May, and which ones are watching from the couch?

In this episode:

• Full award predictions: MVP, ROY, DPOY, 6MOY, MIP, and Coach of the Year
• East and West playoff picture, seeds 1-15
• Bold calls, sleepers, and teams we think are being overrated