TrueHoop

By Henry Abbott

Award-winning hard truths about the NBA since 2005.... more

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June 19, 2023Bradley Beal is on the Suns, Damian Lillard trades, and the NBA draft
On today's TrueHoop Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:
Bradley Beal is now a member of the Phoenix Suns who have a lot of money tied up in just four players. How do they build the rest of their roster?
The punitive nature of the new CBA and what's on the horizon for the Suns
Damian Lillard wants out if the Blazers don't bring in a veteran superstar
We know about Victor Wembanyama, Scoot Henderson and the Thompson twins. Who are some other names to be excited about in Thursday's draft?

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1h 13min
June 13, 2023The Denver Nuggets are NBA champions
On today's TrueHoop Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:
The Nuggets dominant run to the NBA championship
Nikola Jokic is the world's best player and just led his team to a championship but he might not love his job
Can the Nuggets build a dynasty?
The weird American sports tradition of billionaire owners receiving the championship trophy ahead of the players and coaches

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1h 2min
June 12, 2023How great is Nikola Jokic?
On today's TrueHoop Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:
The greatness of Nikola Jokic and why it's so hard for some former players and fans to recognize how great he is.
Nuggets are on the verge of their first title in franchise history, but David says they can't think that way.
The new CBA has created a "super tax" penalty for teams, that might mean older star players on the move this summer.
The Saudis control professional golf, is the NBA next?

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1h 6min
June 08, 2023The Nuggets have Nikola Jokic and the Heat don't
On today's TrueHoop Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:
The brilliance of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray
The importance of Christian Braun. Henry believes every team has an opportunity to win a game with a player like this.
Bam Adebayo's defensive bag
Will we see "Playoff Jimmy" again?
The continued struggles of Michael Porter Jr.

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1h 6min
June 05, 2023Nuggets and Heat are tied at 1-1, now what?
On today's TrueHoop Henry Abbott returns and joins Jarod Hector and David Thorpe to discuss:
What happened to the Nuggets in game 2?
The Heat's intensity and force
Nuggets' head coach Michael Malone publicly calling out his team
The brilliance of Erik Spoelstra

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1h 10min
June 01, 2023NBA Finals Preview: altitude, benches, Butler, coaches, Jokic, and more!
On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:
Celtics offseason after losing in the conference finals. Do you breakup Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown?
Altitude
How do you stop Nikola Jokic?
The Heat's defense vs. Nuggets offense
Appropriate fear vs. Heat Culture

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57min
May 29, 2023The two best words in sports: Game 7
On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:
The most improbable circumstances in the Heat vs. Celtics series have led to game 7. David thinks game 6 was horrible all around.
The NBA's officiating problem
The Nuggets have been waiting for over a week and that's a good thing for them
Rich Paul's perspective on the draft

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1h 6min
May 25, 2023Can the Celtics make history with a miraculous comeback?
On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:
The Celtics salvaging their season and avoiding elimination. But can they win three more?
The Heat's 'Fuck You' culture which David also wrote about here
The brilliance of Nikola Jokic and the superb play of Jamal Murray
Why the NBA media needs to do a better job telling stories about teams and players
Olivier-Maxence Prosper and the draft combine

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1h 11min
May 22, 2023Why the Miami Heat will be NBA champions
On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:
The Celtics disappointing performance in game three against the Heat
The brilliance of Erik Spoelstra and #HeatCulture
Something has been off in Boston all season and maybe it's Jaylen Brown?
The Nuggets are up 3-0 on the Lakers and Jarod says LeBron and Anthony Davis needed to be elite and they haven't
David has an early NBA Finals prediction
Carmelo Anthony officially announces his retirement

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58min
May 18, 2023Did the Celtics lose game one by not calling a timeout? Is Rui Hachimura the Nikola Jokic stopper?
On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:
The Heat's game one win over the Celtics. What happened in that third quarter? Playoff Jimmy strikes again.
The Nuggets beat the Lakers in game one but much has been made of the Lakers late comeback and Rui Hachimura guarding Nikola Jokic. Is there anything to it?
The Spurs won the draft lottery and will select Victor Wembanyama, Jarod and David on what the Spurs might do around the young phenom.
David hates the way ESPN produces the draft combine and has thoughts on how to make it better.

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56min

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