Discussion about how the Suns/Warriors matchups turns into a conversation about teams trending up or down in the NBA. Plus, we discuss the concern level for Zion's injury setback.

Draft episode! We're picking players who are retired or have played 10+ years without winning a championship and forming teams. And all three of us feel strongly about our squads.

Julio bets that the Lakers would beat the Warriors in a seven-game series, despite being "horrible in all facets." Plus, more talk around the NBA and another potential rule change.

On this episode...we recap the thrilling Grizzles - Warriors game, talk about how the new rules on fouls have limited NBA offenses and certain star players. And friend of the pod Kam Lewis joins to review early standouts from the rookie class.

The episode begins with a good old-fashioned standoff between Julio and Reagan to determine who really likes Ja more. Then, a discussion about the NBA 75 list turns into Julio making the case for Klay to join it.

Eddie's projection of a three team S-Tier and ambitious outlook for the Washington Wizards has Reagan and Julio befuddled.

Western Conference Tiers!

The title's self-explanatory. Except Reagan didn't get the memo that it was all-time and not current players. Tune in!

A new season means new top 10s! Tune in to find out where Julio ranks Giannis, where Eddie ranks LeBron, and why Reagan can't stand either of those lists.

Hoop & Holler is back with another draft episode! The news of ESPN creating a new NBA studio show got us thinking...who would we pick to be on a hypothetical basketball TV show? Tune in to hear us pick our ideal TV personalities and our explanations.

Tune in to hear why Julio compares the buyout market to western medical practices. Also, we talk Denver's outlook after Aaron Gordon's contract extension.

On this episode, we engage with the Ben Simmons conundrum. Is his star potential enticing enough to cough up assets for the player in reality that has often frustrated? Does he have leverage in a trade or do the Sixers?

Lakers roster options. Draymond-KD and the future of sports media. Nerlens v. Klutch.

We are back where we started––recording in Studio B at the USC Annenberg media center! We hope you notice the dramatic increase in audio quality. In this episode, we talk about our experience at NBA Summer League and discuss the tenability of restricted free agency. Tune in and bless your ears!

On this episode, we consider trade options for Michael Porter Jr. after Denver's elimination, discuss whether Trae can really be labeled a villain, and of course, talk basketball action.

Second round series have already started but we give our predictions anyway. And also a scathing critique of the Milwaukee Bucks.

On this episode...we talk about the play-in games and how we think they will turn out. Also, an evaluation of Russell Westbrook's legacy leads to a quality rant courtesy of Julio.

Reagan shows some love to his hometown Grizzlies, Eddie posits that the Hawks have the second-best offensive roster in the East, and Julio continues to doubt the Knicks' success. Tune in!

Tune in for our MVP picks! But first, a set of debates to argue for and against some players' candidacies.

It's #FreeBradleyBeal till it's backwards. At least that's how Eddie and Julio feel. Also, is Blake Griffin promoting is Comedy Central show the same day he signs with the Nets a coincidence? All that and more on this episode!

You've heard it on the pod many times...Eddie's preference for guards and Julio's love for wing players. So who's better?

It's that time of year! Tune in for who made and missed the cut on our All-Star teams.

Utah Jazz currently leads the West, but are they contenders? Can we ever call teams without superstars contenders?

Friend of the pod Kam Lewis joins the pod to briefly discuss the anniversary of Kobe's passing. Then, some notable NBA news & events including Lonzo trade rumors and the Lakers/Sixers matchup.

Julio presents an interesting argument: Does superstars teaming up actually create more parity? Also, a revisiting of the Steph/Bron rivalry and whether it's still a compelling one.

Early returns and takeaways from this rookie class, including Eddie's disappointment in James Wiseman. But first, the Kyrie and James Harden tumult from this week.

Why is Eddie and Reagan drafting a bunch of C-list players to imaginary new squads? With the news of the NBA 'strongly considering' adding two expansion teams, we ran through a whole selection process and observed how it might play out.

New year, new NBA? Here are some resolutions we hope will actually happen in the league this year –– a Harden trade, better national TV games, and much more.

For our final preseason episode, we project the award winners for this upcoming season. Who's winning MVP? DPOY? Rookie of the Year? Plus, some arbitrary over/unders.

Come for the obvious selection of #1 player, stay for the surprise at #3. Tune in!

Part two of our Top 10 Players. In this episode, we hash out spots 6 to 4.

The most contentious episode we've ever recorded...we had to split it into three parts. On the first installment, we give and debate spots 10-7.

Whew, that was heated. Why is Eddie more convinced about Lakers than the Laker fans themselves? Why is Julio so out on Portland? And why does Reagan have tiers within tiers? Tune in to find out!

It's that time of year again! We give our comprehensive outlook on the Eastern Conference, pick favorites and playoff sleepers.

Is this year's Christmas slate entertaining or nah? Also, our ideal lineups for four teams with roster questions.

Now that most free agents are off the board, we see if top teams have gotten better, worse, or stayed the same.

Free agency frenzy! Let's grade the deals from Day 1.

The Bucks are making big splashes! Will it matter if/when Giannis leaves? Plus, whether the Blazers are contenders after the Covington trade, and the Suns ceiling after acquiring Chris Paul.

On this episode....Westbrook + Harden, Oladipo, DeRozan, Kevin Love, and unnecessary digs at middle America! All just a couple days before teams start wheelin and dealin! Tune in.

Hoop & Holler and On The Clock crossover episode! Before the NBA Draft, Eddie and Reagan are joined by our resident draft expert Kam Lewis to go over our scouting methodologies and highlight some prospects.

New CBA ramifications benefit the Warriors. CP3 to Phoenix rumors. Russell Westbrook might be on the block. Should Houston blow it up?