Peja Stojakovic was one of the greatest shooters in NBA history and a 3-time All Star but what he’s done after basketball is even more impactful. The adversity he overcame as a kid is unbelievable. This pod explains what happened to Peja, what ended his career and what he’s doing today. Hazel English, "Shaking"

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What happened to Peja Stojakovic?

Lonzo Ball is having a horrible start to his fourth NBA season. Not only is Brandon Ingram taking off as the Pelicans’ superstar but ‘Zo bet on himself by not extending with New Orleans so the pressure is immense. If Ball doesn’t turn his season around it could ruin his NBA career. "Uptown Top Ranking"

Lonzo Ball’s career is ruined unless...

Ben Simmons’ name has been in the news lately because the Sixers almost traded him for James Harden. The Beard of course went to Brooklyn at the last moment but that doesn’t mean the Aussie won’t be moved. This pod explores three scenarios that have been rumored but includes a wild bonus trade that would shake up the East and the West. Hazel, "Shaking"

Top 3 Ben Simmons trades to fix the Sixers

LaMelo Ball is playing like the Rookie of the Year about a month into his first season. It is not his debut as a pro basketball player and that is key to why he will change the game. LaVar Ball takes a lot of flak for his personality but the way he's guided LaMelo could be a stroke of genius. Fleetwood Mac, "Dreams"

LaMelo Ball will change NBA Basketball forever (seriously)

Bradley Beal is the top star (potentially) on the market now that James Harden is a Brooklyn Net. Reports say several teams are showing interest in the Wizards star and DC would be foolish not to deal him. It’s clear they are not contending and the price for All-Star talent right now is at an alltime high. "Inbetweeners Theme"

5 Bradley Beal trades now that Harden is a Net

The Houston Rockets, Brooklyn Nets, Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers pulled a league shaking trade that sent James Harden to the Nets. This video explains the winners and losers with every team involved looking a lot different. The Nets championship window is open now and they gave up their future by way of draft picks to H-Town. The Rockets added Victor Oladipo but will that be enough to make noise in the postseason added with John Wall, DeMarcus Cousins, Christian Wood, etc.? Pixies, "Gouge Away"

James Harden trade "Winners & Losers"

Christian Wood is one of the best stories in the NBA. He went undrafted and was cut by 6 different teams before getting a big payday with the Rockets. This podcast explains why no one wanted the 6'10" stretch 5 and why he's playing so well now. Mac DeMarco, "On the Level"

The secret to Christian Wood's success in Houston

Trae Young practically gave up on his team during their second loss to the Hornets and a report from The Athletic explained why. This pod breaks down what's wrong with Trae and what Atlanta should do about it. "In Betweeners Theme"

What's wrong with Trae Young?

Kyrie Irving has missed three games due to "personal reasons." He still has not communicated directly with his head coach Steve Nash and several reports say Kyrie is out because he's upset about National politics and race relations. If that is true then Uncle Drew is starting to poison the Nets locker room. This pod explains what the Nets need to do before serious damage is done. Pixies, "Crackity Jones"

Kyrie Irving will ruin the Nets unless...

The Philadelphia 76’ers admitted their mistake by trading former number 1 overall pick Markelle Fultz to the Orlando Magic for a end-of-the-bench player and the 20th overall pick. It felt like the entire world outside of Disney World had given up on Fultz but he did not stop working. Fultz showed what kind of player he can be last season but he’s doubled down this year. DIIV, "Skin Game"

Markelle Fultz: The Resurrection

The Denver Nuggets have had multiple good teams in their history but have never hit that “great” category. It seems like the Los Angeles Lakers or some other West power always stand in their way. Even when Denver made their third Western Conference Finals in the bubble they were no match for LeBron James’ purple and gold. This pod says they must trade for James Harden to finally get over that hump. Pixies, "Gouge Away"

The Denver Nuggets need a James Harden trade now

It seems like everyone is asking whether Jaylen Brown or Jayson Tatum is the better player now that Brown has taken another step this year. Kendrick Perkins had no hesitation saying Brown is best but the Celtics seem to think otherwise because they run clutch plays for Tatum. This pod reveals the truth about Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum’s potential and the one thing that unlocks it. Madonna, "Like a Virgin"

The truth about Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum

The Phoenix Suns are off to their best start since 2009 and they look headed to the playoffs. We knew they would look different after the success they showed in the bubble but the addition of Chris Paul among others has proven to be better than expected. This pod looks at 3 reasons the NBA should fear the Phoenix Suns. Pixies, "Crackity"

3 REASONS the Phoenix Suns should SCARE the NBA

NBA fans are hearing so much about trades like Harden Heat, Harden Nuggets, Harden Nets, Harden Celtics, Harden Raptors and more but this pod asks: what if Harden stayed on the Rockets? Bully, "Every Tradition"

What if James Harden STAYS in Houston?

Derek Fisher was a championship-level shot creator in the NBA for 18 seasons. This pod explores the most unbelievable stories throughout his underdog career. The point guard’s story is full of ups and downs but is inspirational the entire way. The Stone Roses, "Shoot You Down"

Derek Fisher: an underdog career

We talk NBA on AM Hoops. This show is for people obsessed with the league at a micro level. We don't just talk about the big teams on the coasts but break down the season from a league-wide level. Check us out on YouTube @AMHoops.

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