In this episode of Hoopsology, hosts Justin and Alan welcome back Portland Trail Blazers insider Danny Marang (Rip City Wrap-Up, 1080 The Fan, KATU Portland) to break down the fallout from the Chauncey Billups FBI gambling investigation and what it means for the future of the league.
Marang takes us inside the story — revealing how he first heard about the news, the emotional reaction in Port...
In this episode of Hoopsology, hosts Justin Goodrum and Matt Thomas sit down with Michael Grange — journalist, NBA analyst, and author of Basketball Now: The Inside Stories of the Brightest Stars of the NBA. Grange takes us inside his new book and shares his insights on the current state of the league, the rise of Canadian basketball, and why this era of the NBA might be the most talented in his...
In this episode of Hoopsology's ITL, the crew dives deep into the NBA’s biggest stories, including:
🔥 LeBron & Lakers Drama — Sports journalist Yaron Weitzman’s new book A Hollywood Ending sparks controversy in Los Angeles, exposing tension between LeBron James and the Lakers’ front office. The Hoopsology hosts discuss the fallout, potential lawsuits, and how the book shapes LeBr...
In this episode of Hoopsology Podcast, we sit down with Yaron Weitzman, acclaimed NBA writer and author of A Hollywood Ending: The Dreams and Drama of the LeBron Lakers.
Weitzman gives us a deep dive into the truth behind LeBron James’ tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers — from his arrival in 2018 to the present-day uncertainty surrounding his future.
You’ll hear fascinating insights abou...
In this episode of Hoopsology, we sit down with Lauren Williams, who covers the Atlanta Hawks for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, to discuss the team’s early 2025–26 season outlook.
Lauren gives us insider insight on:
🏀 How Trae Young is evolving as a leader and setting expectations for a deep playoff run.
💪 What the Hawks’ new additions — including Kristaps Porziņģis, Luke Ke...
The New York Knicks are officially back in the spotlight — and the city is buzzing. 🎙️
In this episode of Hoopsology, Ben Lyons returns to talk about everything Knicks: the new era under head coach Mike Brown, the team’s rising expectations, and whether this could finally be the year New York makes a championship run.
Ben shares his authentic, passionate perspective as a lifelong Knicks...
The Detroit Pistons are back — and they’re making noise in the Eastern Conference. In this episode of Hoopsology, host Justin welcomes back Omari Sankofa II, Pistons reporter for the Detroit Free Press and co-host of The Pistons Pulse.
Omari breaks down how Detroit went from a 14-win disaster to a 44-win playoff team, securing their first postseason victory since 2008. We dive into the vibes ...
In this episode, Justin Goodrum is joined by Stephen Cameron of Orlando Magic HQ to preview one of the NBA’s most intriguing teams — the Orlando Magic. From Paolo Banchero’s superstar evolution to Franz Wagner’s rise, and the team’s $70 million state-of-the-art facility, we’re breaking down why Orlando might be the next big force in the Eastern Conference.
🔥 In this episode:
Why P...
From Michael Jordan’s dominance to Magic vs. Bird, John Tesh’s “Roundball Rock” became the soundtrack of the NBA’s golden age. Now, with the NBA returning to NBC in 2025, the classic anthem is making a comeback — and John reveals the full story behind it.
🎹 In This Episode:
The origin story of “Roundball Rock” and how it was written on an answering machine
Why the theme still...
In this episode, Matt Thomas, Justin Goodrum, and Alan Muenzler break down their 2025–26 NBA Western Conference predictions — from the bottom feeders to the top contenders. Who will rise, who will fall, and can OKC repeat as Western Conference champions?
We cover all the biggest storylines across the NBA West:
Will Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets finally make a deep playoff run?
Can Vi...
In this episode of Hoopsology, we sit down with Trishtan Williams one of the directors of the upcoming Netflix documentary series “Starting Five.” The series features Jaylen Brown, Kevin Durant, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Tyrese Haliburton, and James Harden, giving fans unprecedented access to the lives and minds of NBA superstars.
Trishtan reveals how she builds trust with players, gets authen...
In this episode of Hoopsology, we sit down with Tristan Williams, one of the directors of the upcoming Netflix documentary series “Starting Five.” The series features Jaylen Brown, Kevin Durant, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Tyrese Haliburton, and James Harden, giving fans unprecedented access to the lives and minds of NBA superstars.
Tristan reveals how she builds trust with players, gets authent...
Step inside the world of the Dallas Mavericks’ legendary public address announcer, Sean Heath — the man whose voice defines every thrilling moment at the American Airlines Center.
In this exclusive interview, Sean opens up about:
🏀 His favorite basketball memories with Dirk Nowitzki, Luka Dončić, and Vince Carter
🎤 How he became the voice of the Mavericks with zero prior experience
...
Welcome back to In the Lab with Hoopsology, where hosts Matt Thomas and Justin Goodrum dive deep into our NBA season preview.
🏀 In this episode:
We celebrate the Las Vegas Aces—now officially a WNBA dynasty—as A’ja Wilson cements her place among the all-time greats. The crew debates whether Wilson deserves “GOAT” status, what’s next for Becky Hammon, and how the league’s next ...
The Denver Nuggets enter the 2025-26 NBA season surrounded by change and high expectations. After the firing of head coach Michael Malone and GM Calvin Booth, Denver is rebuilding its identity under new head coach David Adelman.
In this exclusive interview, Brendan Vogt of DNVR Sports joins Hoopsology to break down everything Nuggets fans need to know — from the turbulent offseason to Nikola Jo...
He’s captured Magic Johnson’s smile, Michael Jordan’s flight, and Kobe Bryant’s fire.
In this episode of Hoopsology Podcast, we welcome NBA Hall of Fame photographer Andy Bernstein — the man behind some of basketball’s most legendary images and the creator of NBA Photos.
Bernstein opens up about:
📸 His 40+ year career photographing NBA legends like Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, and ...
Step inside the world of Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball (AU) with Meghan Perry, Vice President of Basketball at AU, as she shares how the league is transforming women’s basketball.
In this exclusive interview, Meghan details her journey from playing Division I basketball at Cornell to working in the WNBA front office, and now leading AU into its next chapter. We cover:
Her earliest bask...
What does it take to be one of the best dunkers in the world? For Isaiah Rivera, it’s a journey of resilience, creativity, and pushing the human body to its limits.
On this episode of the Hoopsology Podcast, Isaiah opens up about:
His early love of basketball and the first memory that hooked him
Discovering the world of professional dunking and going all-in
The unseen grind —...
The Oklahoma City Thunder are the defending NBA champions, but can they repeat? 🏆
In this episode of the Hoopsology Podcast, we sit down with Steve Thunder Fan (OKC Topic Thunder) to break down:
OKC’s road to the championship & unique title celebrations 🎉
What the championship meant for Oklahoma City fans and community 💙
The Thunder’s draft strategy, off-season moves & exp...
The Oklahoma City Thunder are the defending NBA champions, but can they repeat? 🏆
In this episode of the Hoopsology Podcast, we sit down with Steve Thunder Fan (OKC Topic Thunder) to break down:
OKC’s road to the championship & unique title celebrations 🎉
What the championship meant for Oklahoma City fans and community 💙
The Thunder’s draft strategy, off-season moves & exp...
