Happy New Year, and happy NBA Cup to you all. In this episode, Thom and Jez look at the biggest stories from the last few weeks, before breaking down how they would fix then NBA. In this episode of Hoopatheticals, hosts Jez FM and Thom Nixon dive into the latest happenings in the NBA, discussing team performances, player evaluations, and the overall state of the league. They explore the OKC Thunder's recent success, the NBA Cup's impact, and the potential of players like Gary Trent Jr. The conversation also touches on the stock market of NBA teams, where they buy and sell stocks based on team performances, and conclude with a segment on necessary changes in the NBA to improve the viewing experience. In this engaging conversation, the hosts delve into various aspects of the NBA, including the disparity between broadcast time and actual game play, the complexities of the block charge review process, and the impact of technical fouls on game flow. They also discuss the amateurish moments that detract from the professional image of the league, the ongoing issue of load management among players, and the need for a revamp of the All-Star game format. The discussion transitions into a segment called 'Worst Fake,' where they analyze the potential future of players like Joel Embiid, and whether the Clippers could be championship contenders. The episode concludes with a light-hearted poetry segment and a humorous take on player contracts. Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Hoopatheticals 03:01 Heat Check on NBA Teams 05:56 NBA Cup Insights 08:58 OKC and Bucks Analysis 12:06 Gary Trent Jr. Discussion 15:00 Bank Shot: NBA Stock Exchange 18:03 Shots Fired: NBA Changes Needed 34:14 Broadcast vs. Game Time Analysis 35:33 The Block Charge Review Conundrum 39:10 Technical Fouls and Game Flow 41:22 Amateurish Moments in Professional Basketball 42:27 Load Management and Player Commitment 45:00 The All-Star Game: A Call for Change 48:05 Worst Fake: The New Paul George 52:15 Clippers: A Championship Contender? 55:14 Rhyme Out: NBA Poetry Corner 01:02:03 Agent Cody Bank: Getting the Bag for Players If you want to reach out its our show name at gmail.com