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Episode 11: Harden to the Cavaliers, AD to the Wizards, & Cooper Flagg's unreal season

The 2026 NBA Trade Deadline has officially shifted the balance of power, and the HoopFans crew is here to break down every seismic move. From "The Beard" heading to the Land to a massive defensive anchor landing in D.C., the league looks completely different than it did 24 hours ago. Plus, we ask the question everyone is debating: Where does Cooper Flagg's rookie season rank amongst other all-time great rookies? In This Episode: 0:35 – The Harden/Garland Swap: We kick things off with t...

Episode 10: Jeanie Buss vs. LeBron, All-Star Starters, Kawhi Leonard, and D.Rose's Legacy

In this episode, K. Rose and Matt navigate a whirlwind week in the NBA, starting with the explosive report on the Lakers' $10 billion sale to Mark Walter and the rumored friction between Jeanie Buss and LeBron James. They debate whether The King is truly the "savior" of the franchise or if the ownership drama is overshadowing his final years in LA. Then, they shift to the Eastern Conference to analyze the Milwaukee Bucks' freefall to the 11th seed; with Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined by a ca...

Episode 9: NBA of Yesteryear, 2026 State of the League, Kobe vs. Tim Duncan All-Time?

In Episode 9 of HoopFans, K. Rose and Matt dive into a laid-back but passionate hoops conversation that spans generations. From what made older NBA eras feel special, to the current state of the league in 2026, the guys break down today’s biggest debates — including the controversial 65-Game Rule, the dominant stretch from Jaylen Brown, and whether the Boston Celtics’ success is built to last. The episode wraps with a classic debate: Kobe Bryant vs. Tim Duncan — who really deserves the higher...

EPISODE 8

JA MORANT VS. KLAY THOMPSON, FINALS DARK HORSE, DRAYMOND & KMART, FAREWELL CP3

Episode 6 | CADE CUNNINGHAM & THE DEEETROIT PISTONS, LEBRON JAMES RETURN & COOKED CLIPPERS

Episode 5 | JA MORANT VS. THE GRIZZLIES, EARLY DISAPPOINTING TEAMS & BAD LEBRON TAKES

Episode 4 | NBA OPENING WEEK, WEMBY THE ALIEN, GAMBLING SCANDALS, LUKA/GIANNIS BOOKBAGS...

NBA Opening Week! K. Rose and Matt discuss Wemby being the best player in the league (:38), Luka and Giannis' daunting tasks this season with the Lakers and Bucks , why Cooper Flagg shouldn't be playing point guard , the gambling arrests that have rocked the NBA , our good and bad vibes to start the season , and the incredible rookies led by VJ Edgecomb .