The Hoop Genius Podcast

S6 Ep11: Steph Curry’s Biggest Gamble Yet! + YOUR Weekly NBA Recap

Steph Curry might be about to make the biggest gamble of his career. In this week’s NBA recap, we break down what his next sneaker move could look like, what it means for Under Armour, Nike and Curry Brand, and how it all ties into his legacy while he’s still killing teams at 37. Then we run through the rest of a ridiculous week around the league: young stars going off, contenders separating from pretenders, and a couple of franchises already headed for disaster. In this episode we get into: * Steph Curry’s future shoe deal and what it means for Curry Brand & Under Armour * How Steph is still warping defenses and carrying Golden State in year 16 * Cade Cunningham’s 46-point explosion and whether the Pistons are actually for real or just stat-padding * SGA and the Thunder looking like a 60+ win monster, what’s sustainable and what isn’t * Willie Green being fired by the Pelicans here's why!  * Jokic casually breaking basketball again and what Denver’s “new normal” really is * The Grizzlies without Ja, front office decisions catching up, and how far the fall can go * Why so many young teams can’t defend and what the film actually shows * + much much more 🎧 Listen to the full Hoop Genius Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all platforms. 📺 Subscribe for new episodes 2x a week. This podcast is brought to you by NBA2K26: https://nba.2k.com/2k26/buy/ [https://nba.2k.com/2k26/buy/]

S6 Ep10: New World vs. USA All-Star Game Explained… and the REAL Reason Nico Harrison Was Fired

The NBA just announced a major overhaul to All-Star Weekend: a brand-new World vs. USA format with three teams, round-robin games, and a completely redesigned selection system. In this episode, Mo Mooncey, Coach Brendan Suhr, and Frank Isola break down exactly how the new All-Star format works, why fans are confused, and whether this change will fix the league’s biggest exhibition problem. We also dive deep into the Dallas Mavericks front-office meltdown, the Luka Doncic–Anthony Davis trade disaster, and the chain reaction that led to Nico Harrison being fired. Frank explains how the deal really happened, who knew about it, and why the league reacted the way it did. This episode covers: – NBA All-Star format explained – World vs USA debate – Why players stopped taking All-Star seriously – Nico Harrison firing breakdown – Luka/AD trade fallout – How front offices actually make (and ruin) trades – Untold stories from decades covering the NBA  🎧 Listen to the full Hoop Genius Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all platforms. 📺 Subscribe for new episodes 2x a week. This podcast is brought to you by NBA2K26: https://nba.2k.com/2k26/buy/ [https://nba.2k.com/2k26/buy/]

S6 Ep9: LeBron to the G-League?! Cade MVP?! The NBA Is Getting Weird

This episode cuts through noise. Cade Cunningham claims MVP status as Detroit climbs from historic losing to the top of the East. Jalen Duren looks like a future anchor. Dallas sinks while the Cooper Flag point-guard experiment shows its limits. Klay Thompson falls off, can he get back? Luka and JJ Redick keep the Lakers afloat without LeBron. LeBron conditioning with the G-League is floated as a practical ramp-up. OKC remains relentless with real depth and coaching. Clippers look old and slow; their future assets funnel toward Philadelphia. Quick hit breakdowns, no fluff. 🎧 Listen to the full Hoop Genius Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all platforms. 📺 Subscribe for new episodes 2x a week. This podcast is brought to you by NBA2K26: https://nba.2k.com/2k26/buy/ [https://nba.2k.com/2k26/buy/]

S6 Ep8: Darvin Ham: The truth on Lakers, Westbrook, LeBron - and why he wins the NBA Cup

Coach Darvin Ham joins the show for an in-depth breakdown of his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, coaching LeBron James, working with Russell Westbrook, and why the narrative around his exit was wrong. He explains how the roster was built, what actually happened in the locker room, why Westbrook was misunderstood, and how the Lakers reached the Western Conference Finals. Ham also details his dominance in the NBA Cup, his philosophy on coaching elite stars, and how the 2004 Detroit Pistons would translate in today’s NBA, as well as much more in this conversation with Mo Mooncey & Brendan Suhr! 🎧 Listen to the full Hoop Genius Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all platforms. 📺 Subscribe for new episodes 2x a week. This podcast is brought to you by NBA2K26: https://nba.2k.com/2k26/buy/ [https://nba.2k.com/2k26/buy/]

S6 Ep7: How to get a job in the NBA - Inside Secrets from 20 Year Front Office Executive Bobby Marks

Ever wondered how to get a job in the NBA? ESPN insider and former Brooklyn Nets Assistant GM Bobby Marks joins Mo Mooncey and Coach Brendan Suhr to reveal the real path into the league - from his $19K internship with the New Jersey Nets to 30 years inside NBA front offices. Bobby shares behind-the-scenes stories on:  • How to actually break into an NBA team or front office  • The truth about the Celtics–Nets trade that changed basketball forever  • What every aspiring GM, scout, or analyst should learn right now  • How the new CBA will reshape salaries, trades, and player development This is a masterclass on how the NBA really works - from the man who’s lived it. 🎧 Listen to the full Hoop Genius Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all platforms.  📺 Subscribe for new episodes every week. This podcast is brought to you by NBA2K26: https://nba.2k.com/2k26/buy/ [https://nba.2k.com/2k26/buy/]