Would you trade for Jimmy Buckets? Would your trade for Beal? Would you steal a movie? In this episode of Hoopatheticals, hosts Jez and Thom dive into the current state of the NBA, discussing trades, player stocks, and the upcoming season for the Coburg Giants. They analyze the potential trades involving players like Jimmy Butler and Khris Middleton, while also exploring the implications of these trades on team dynamics. The conversation is interspersed with humor and insights, culminating in a creative poetry segment that reflects their love for basketball. In this engaging conversation, the hosts delve into various NBA topics, including the dynamics of European players in the league, trade possibilities for Bradley Beal, the potential of the Detroit Pistons, and the conspiracy surrounding DeMontis Sabonis's lack of recognition. They also explore the fun segment 'Agent Cody Bank' where they pitch players for max contracts, and share their anticipations for the upcoming All-Star break. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Australian Basketball news 01:27 NBA Stock Market: Buying and Selling Players 04:58 The Jimmy Butler Dilemma 10:38 Bucks Chat & Khris Middleton's Trade Value and Future 17:39 Poetry Corner: Trade Season & Bucks Bigs of Yesteryear 25:21 Worst Fake: Khris Middleton for Bradley Beal 28:07 Pistons' Potential: A Thorn in the Side of the East 30:45 Conspiracy Zone: The Case of Domantas Sabonis 33:30 Conspiracy: Shai vs Jokic for MVP 38:55 Agent Cody Bank: Selling NBA Talent 43:48 All-Star Break Anticipations