XJ and Geoff do a deep dive discussing "impact metrics" - advanced analytics that attempt to quantify a player's overall contribution to their team's success on the court represented by a single number - and how we can use them as a part of our basketball analysis. The two discuss interesting observations from the season's first release of Dunks and Threes' EPM grades. The discussion includes a heated debate about the early season performance of Scottie Barnes, a breakdown of Tyrese Haliburton's offensive impact, and Geoff takes some time to pause and reflect on how incredible it is what LeBron James is doing in his age 39 season.

XJ and Geoff talk about how the Miami Heat and Phoenix Suns are playing so far this season. The conversation includes a discussion about whether Julius Randle is the key to the Knicks' ability to defeat both teams and a discussion of the merits and methods of double-teaming superstar players like Kevin Durant.

On the fifth episode of the Hot Hand Theory Podcast, Geoff and XJ recap the Knicks' loss to the Timberwolves and previous wins over the Hornets, Wizards, and Hawks. The pair debate over whether there is any concern about the Knicks' poor record against the better teams in the league or if their dismantling of bad teams is a cause for optimism. The episode includes a discussion of how Immanuel Quickley could further improve his impact this season.

In part 2 of the fourth episode of the Hot Hand Theory Podcast, Geoff and XJ discuss interesting observations on the Hawks, Wizards, Hornets, and Timberwolves. Among other topics, the pair discuss whether Anthony Edwards has made the quantum lead to MVP level and have a nuanced debate over the sustainability of RJ Barrett's performance this year.

On the fourth episode of the Hot Hand Theory Podcast, Geoff and XJ recap the Knicks' loss to the Celtics and wins over the Spurs and Hornets. The conversation includes a discussion of Julius Randle's concerning inconsistency, the Knicks' improved ball movement this season, and how RJ's amazing start affects the team's plans.

On the third episode of the Hot Hand Theory Podcast, Geoff and XJ recap the Knicks' big win over the Clippers and preview their upcoming week of games against the Spurs, Hornets, and Celtics. The conversation includes a discussion of Mitchell Robinson's next-level play and the outsized impact of rebounding on both offensive and defensive success. The two also have a fascinating conversation about how players like Steph Curry, Chris Paul, and Draymond Green impact the game in different ways.

On the second episode of the Hot Hand Theory Podcast, Geoff and XJ recap the first week of the New York Knicks' 2023-24 season, including a discussion of RJ Barrett's tremendous play on both sides and Immanuel Quickley's concerning approach and challenge a common perception about Julius Randle. The two also dive into a preview of the upcoming 4 games against the Cavs, Bucks, and Clippers.

On the first episode of the Hot Hand Theory Podcast, Geoff and XJ preview the New York Knicks 2023-24 season, including a recap of the preseason and offseason, their projections for the Knicks' record this year, and an analysis of the Knicks' first three games regular season games. The two also dive into an interesting conversation about the different ways that RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley impact the game.