The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan Leshko

Back at it again with another edition of the NBA Wheel of Fandom Series here on the Hoop Talk Podcast! On this edition of the HTP, Jay and Ryan take a deep dive into the Philadelphia 76ers. But of course we had to have a Sixers on the pod and who better that host of The Real Talk with MJ podcast, Miles Johnson, making his much anticipated return to pod!

We look back on the 2020-21 season, the 76ers latest free agent/NBA Draft signings and most importantly try to answer the big question on everyone's mind: What is Philadelphia Going to do with Ben Simmons?

Hope you guys enjoy! Remember to subscribe so you always know when we are posting more episodes; And of course, Download our episodes and check us out of IG!

Social Media Handles: @jalonsworld @rleshko_10 @thehooptalkpod @realtalkwithmj

NBA Free Agency is winding down and teams have just over a month to prepare for the start of the 2021-22 season! Players like Kyle Lowry, Demar Derozan, Lonzo Ball and even Kemba Walker have all changed teams. We even saw some hefty re-signings including Chris Paul, Mike Conley, Duncan Robinson and many others.

On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, we talk with founder of @hottakesonhoops, Jackson Chinn about his recent Free Agent Signings predictions and grades. We also discuss some of the most underrated signings of free agency, who the best teams in each conference are and SO MUCH MORE!

Hope you guys enjoy! NBA Season is Right Around the Corner!

Just as Hagrid informed the great Harry Potter that he was Wizard, a handful of offseason NBA transactions have led to a litany of new players becoming "Wizards" in their own right. Washington Wizards.

There's Corey Kispert drafted 15th overall in this year's NBA Draft. Aaron Holiday who was acquired via trade with the Indiana Pacers. Spencer Dinwiddie (who also made an excellent Harry Potter reference on Twitter) who signed via free agency.

And of course you cannot forget the group of Kyle Kuzma, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Montrezl Harrell who were acquired in the blockbuster trade that sent All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook to the Los Angeles Lakers.

With so many moves, comes a lot to unpack and analyze. On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the fellas continue with another installment of the Wheel of Fandom series as they sit down with Wizards super fan and friend of the pod, Brook Warren!

The guys discuss the Westbrook trade, the future of Bradley Beal, who makes Washington's nightly 8-10 man rotation and SO MUCH MORE! Remember to Download, Subscribe and Drop a 5-Star Rating :) Hope you enjoy!

Yessir Draft season has officially come and gone with the craziness of NBA Free Agency already taking over the national media. But for the HTP, there is no way we can close out the 2021 NBA Draft season without sharing our thoughts and handing out some team grades coming off of a really eventful Draft night.

So with that being said, we could not close out this draft season alone. so we had the honor and privilege of welcoming first time HTP guests and hosts of the Baller Island Podcast, Jai Sehota and Bilal Ilahi!

On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys give their takes on some of the most intriguing draft night selections, prospect fits and even take a look at some of the draft night trades that could have an immediate impact on the 2021-22 season!

Definitely a fun episode with the guys from Baller Island, check them out on all streaming platforms because they are a really great listen! HOPE YOU GUYS ENJOY THE EPISODE AND HAPPY 2021 NBA OFFSEASON!

Social Media Handles (Instagram): @jalonsworld @rleshko_10 @thehooptalkpod @ja1m0ney @bilal.i_12 @baller_island

The Wheel of Fandom Series Continues! This is officially the 4th installment of the WOF Series and man do we have even more entertaining, intriguing discussions ahead of us in this series. But let's talk about the present! On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast were talking some Sacramento Kings and in doing so, we welcomed the hometown kid and loyal Sacramento fan Carson Cook to make his Hoop Talk debut! We discuss any and everything Sacramento Kings including:

• State of the Sacramento Kings
• NBA Draft Scenarios
• Ben Simmons to Sactown?
• The Kings Trade Finesse that would put Danny Ainge's to Shame

AND SO MUCH MORE!

Social Media: @jalonsworld @rleshko_10 @carsoncook.talks @thehooptalkpod @simplyy_bball

The 2021 NBA Draft is only hours away, but it's never too late to make a last-second entry in the NBA Mock Draft bonanza!

On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan will go through all 30 picks in the 1st round as they make they make their collective predictions of what will happen tonight at the Barclays Center.

Acting as General Manager for each team, the go through each pick (Ryan = Odd # Picks; Jay = Even # Picks) and choose the best prospects available factoring in Skillset, Team Need, Team Fit and NBA Potential. Follow along as we break down our predictions for the 2021 NBA Draft!

(Picks will also be posted on @thehooptalkpod Instagram!)

Social Media Handles: @jalonsworld @rleshko_10

The Wheel of Fandom Series Continues! On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast were talking some Cleveland Cavaliers and in doing so, we welcomed loyal long time fan of the HTP and Cavs super fan Peter Burtnett to make his Hoop Talk debut! We discuss any and everything Cleveland Cavaliers including:

• Collin Sexton: To Trade or Not to Trade?
• Should the Cavs take Evan Mobley with the No.3 overall pick?
• Cleveland Cavaliers Offseason Agendas

AND SO MUCH MORE!

Episodes of the HTP will begin dropping every THURSDAY & SATURDAY so be on the lookout for this series and so much more 🔥

Social Media Handles: @jalonsworld @rleshko_10 @thehooptalkpod @peter.burtnett

With the Off-season Around the Corner, the Hoop Talk Podcast is starting a new series that gets YOU (👋🏽 YES YOU) involved!

Every week we will spin what we are calling “The Wheel of NBA Fandom” and whatever team the wheel lands on is the team we will be discussing that week‼️

But rather than just Jay and Ryan chopping it up every team on there own, what better way to discuss each fandom THAN TO HAVE AN ACTUAL SUPER FAN ON THE POD😱🤯😝.

This week continues with the second edition of the series talking about the LA Clippers and there was no better person to turn to than esteemed HTP guest and Clips Super Fan Rashad Christian!

We discuss Rashad's view on the Clippers' 2020-21 season, top free agent targets, potential offseason trade packages and so much more!

Episodes of the HTP will begin dropping every THURSDAY & SATURDAY so be on the lookout for this series and so much more 🔥

Social Media Handles: @jalonsworld @rleshko_10 @thehooptalkpod @shad.piper

With the Off-season Around the Corner, the Hoop Talk Podcast is starting a new series that gets YOU (👋🏽 YES YOU) involved!

Every week we will spin what we are calling “The Wheel of NBA Fandom” and whatever team the wheel lands on is the team we will be discussing that week‼️

But rather than just Jay and Ryan chopping it up every team on there own, what better way to discuss each fandom THAN TO HAVE AN ACTUAL SUPER FAN ON THE POD😱🤯😝.

This week we kick things off with the Boston Celtics and there was no better person to turn to than esteemed HTP guest and Cs Super Fan Ian Evans!

We discuss Ian's view on the Celtics' 2020-21 season, top free agent targets, potential offseason trade packages and so much more!

Episodes of the HTP will begin dropping every THURSDAY & SATURDAY so be on the lookout for this series and so much more 🔥

Social Media Handles: @jalonsworld @rleshko_10 @thehooptalkpod @ianacevans

Despite the 2021 NBA season coming to a close, there is still no shortage of storylines and news to talk about in the world of professional basketball.

On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, we have a few big headlines that are taking over the national media and we just could not help but to chime in.

We open up with discussing the Rachel Nichols-Maria Taylor incident up at ESPN and the affect that this collision has/could have on the perception of diversity in the media.

Then we switch over to the on the court stuff by taking a look at the NBA Finals matchup between the Phoenix Suns and the Milwaukee Bucks as they battle it out for the Larry O'Brien trophy.

Lastly to close out the pod, we discuss some of the underlying storylines of U.S. Olympics national team and some of the potential implications that they could have on the upcoming NBA season.

Of course, with so much content to cover we had to bring in some help to break this all down. So as always we turned to our esteemed regulars here on the podcast, welcoming back Brooks Warren of the Hear Me Out Podcast and Ian Evans of The Impact Podcast to sit down with us and talk some hoops.

A lot of controversy and tough takes, but a constructive conversation as always with the fellas. Hope you enjoy!