in this episode, we analyze the Atlanta Hawks firing of Llyod Pierce, Victor Oladipo free-agent options, Houston's decision to retire James Harden number, and the NBA All-Star weekend competitions 

We will be discussing the latest news and rumors that occurred this week in the NBA. Those topics include the Minnesota Timberwolves coaching changes, Rockets releasing of DeMarcus Cousins, potential trades deal for PJ Tuckers, and Kristaps Porzingis. And the All-Stars selections and snubs for this year's All-Star game. 

In this episode, we examine the recent trade request of Andre Drummond and Blake Griffin and their respected team's decision to bench them until they are traded. Draymond Green's explosive criticism of the difference in reaction from the league when players request trades versus when teams decide to trade players. As well as does the NBA need to consider changing the all-star voting process to reduce the chances of deserving players being left out.   

In this special episode of the Sounds of the Hardwood podcast, the crew is joined by a special guest, Pete Toal. We discuss the latest news in the NBA and also analyze the state of the NBA2k franchise. Pete provides his knowledge of the NBA2k team as it pertains to face scans, attributes, and player tendencies. 

In this episode, we cover the latest topics in the NBA. To the Nets Big 3, Bradley Beal and Wizards struggles, Shaq's recent comments on some of today's star players. As well as Curry passing Miller on the all-time 3 point scoring list and last but certainly not least the 1 year anniversary of Kobe and Gianna Byrant's tragic passing. 

In this week's episode, we discuss the winners and losers of the James Harden trade. What the trade does for the Nets, Rockets, Pacers, and Cavaliers moving forward. The return of Kyrie Irving to the Brooklyn Nets and how Brooklyn Big 3 will play together; Caris LeVert and his shocking health news. As well as reacting to the games play on Martin Luther King Day 

The crew is back to tackle the topics of the issues the league has been handling with NBA players and COVID protocols. The recent social issues in America and the NBA player's responses to them.  Then to follow the current trend of retired NBA players, we visited the discussion on NBA Greats.  

In this week's episode, the crew is back together to discuss who we feel are the biggest surprises and disappointments so far. We approach this topic by covering each player and team in both the Eastern and Western conferences.  As well as talking about what rookies have stood out the most to us.  

In this week's episode, we will be discussing the opening week games. What we saw from games already played and what we expect from the game later this week