Hooper's Almanac

Top Futures Bets with Nick Hanek

Hooper's Almanac — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:15:00 GMT

In this episode, Mitchell Soell brings on Nick Hanek to discuss various NBA futures bets as the new season approaches. They share betting strategies, analyze team performance, and highlight key players to watch. The conversation explores NBA team dynamics, focusing on player performance and betting strategies. The hosts discuss rookie contenders, particularly Caleb Wilson, and their predictions for the upcoming season.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to NBA Futures
02:33 Nick's Betting Journey
04:49 Top NBA Futures Bets
06:35 Analyzing the Thunder's Championship Odds
10:35 Miami Heat Division Winner Discussion
18:14 Lou Dort's Three-Point Prop Bet
21:16 NBA Team Dynamics and Player Performance
23:02 Betting Strategies and Predictions
25:00 Rookie of the Year Contenders
31:00 Chicago Bulls Future Prospects
37:57 Final Betting Picks and Predictions

2K All-Time Draft Simulation League Intro with Austin Johnson

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:15:00 GMT

In this episode, Mitchell Soell and Austin Johnson discuss the creation and structure of their ambitious 2K simulation league, highlighting the excitement of drafting and the community involved. They explore the league's unique team rebranding and the creative elements that set it apart. The conversation centers on the excitement of fantasy basketball, focusing on team branding, management strategies, and the upcoming NBA season. The duo discusses innovative team names, the intricacies of drafting players, and plans to stream games to engage a wider audience.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the 2K Simulation League
01:30 The Evolution of Drafting
05:35 Building the League's Community
12:05 The Ambitious 30-Team Structure
14:10 Rebranding and Customization of Teams
15:44 Innovative Team Branding
18:34 Drafting and Team Management
20:50 Streaming and Engagement Strategies
24:52 Team Dynamics and Player Analysis
29:50 Anticipation for the NBA Season

2026-27 Season Almanac with Evan Soell

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:15:00 GMT

Mitch brings on his brother Evan, while his usual co-host, Adam, galavants across Greece, Turkey, and England. They start the sixth year of the Hooper's Almanac off as they should, with Mitch's tiers.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the NBA Season
02:57 Excitement for the Upcoming Season
06:13 Teams to Watch: Indiana Pacers
08:52 Portland Trailblazers: A New Era
12:03 New Faces in New Places
15:08 Analyzing Team Tiers
17:50 The Recovery Mode Tier
21:03 The Confusion of the Memphis Grizzlies
23:49 Teams in Transition: Bulls and Mavericks
29:40 Assessing Team Prospects: Mavericks and Grizzlies
32:38 Jazz and Wizards: Uncertain Futures
37:38 The Pat Bev Tier: Playoff Contenders?
40:06 Suns and Warriors: A Decline in Expectations
42:41 Hawks and Pistons: Building for the Future
46:52 Magic and Blazers: Untapped Potential
50:20 Heat and Pacers: New Dynamics
55:36 Nuggets and Cavaliers: Fall from Grace
59:10 Raptors, Lakers, and Rockets: Playoff Expectations
01:00:04 NBA Season Predictions and Team Dynamics
01:02:55 Analyzing Key Players and Teams
01:05:57 Contenders and Championship Aspirations
01:08:49 Eastern Conference Insights
01:11:57 Western Conference Overview
01:14:51 Final Thoughts on Championship Contenders

Anatomy of a Superstar: Michael Jordan

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:15:00 GMT

Adam and Mitch wrap up Season 1 of Anatomy of a Superstar with another Mount Rushmore Player, Michael Jordan. They bring on Austin Johnson to discuss Jordan's impact on nearly every generation of NBA fans, his playstyle, and his drive to win at all costs.

Chapters

00:00 The Rise of a Legend
01:03 The Impact of 'The Last Dance'
07:43 Jordan's Cultural Significance
15:12 The Unmatched Career of Michael Jordan
22:17 Memorable Finals and Personal Reflections
31:54 The Value of Full Games
33:43 Honoring Basketball Legends
36:26 Defining Moments in Jordan's Career
37:03 Exploring Iconic Games
44:00 The 1986 Celtics vs. Bulls Showdown
52:02 The Legacy of Michael Jordan
53:18 Game Strategies and Dynamics
54:11 Defensive Mastery and Team Play
57:06 The Aesthetic of Basketball
01:00:55 The Final Moments of Greatness
01:01:07 The Last Dance: A Career Culmination
01:04:21 The Final Shot and Its Significance
01:12:11 Cultural Impact and Nostalgia
01:15:14 The Legacy of Michael Jordan
01:16:36 Jersey Collections and Nostalgia
01:21:01 Dream Team Pairings
01:27:15 Influence on Future Generations
01:33:24 Closing Reflections on Greatness

Anatomy of a Superstar: Nikola Jokic

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:30:00 GMT

Adam and Mitch start talking about one of the active players on their list: Nikola Jokic. After a strange introduction to the league, Jokic's career has been special ever since.

00:00 The Rise of Nikola Jokic
02:56 Offensive Mastery and Unique Skills
06:00 Jokic's Impact on Team Success
08:54 Career Milestones and MVP Seasons
11:53 Defining Moments in Jokic's Career
14:59 The Perfect Fit: Jokic and Gordon
18:02 Future Projections and Legacy
34:10 Nuggets' Playoff Journey and Jokic's Impact
36:51 2023 NBA Finals Overview
39:51 Game Dynamics and Key Players
44:08 Jokic's Consistency and Team Performance
46:54 Heat's Resilience and Coaching
51:09 Final Thoughts on the Nuggets' Championship
53:03 Jokic's Ideal Pairings and Legacy

Anatomy of a Superstar: Dirk Nowitzki

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:15:00 GMT

Adam and Mitch bring on Carl Baltimore again this offseason to talk about one of, if not the greatest, shooting big men in NBA history: Dirk Nowitzki. A player who revolutionized the stretch big man, delivered one of the greatest title runs in NBA history, and was one of the most likable players in the sport.

Chapters

00:00 The Legacy of Dirk Nowitzki
09:45 Dirk's Playing Style and Impact
19:56 Memorable Moments and Career Highlights
28:30 Evaluating Player Rankings and Commentary
29:56 Dirk's Scoring Efficiency and Free Throws
30:06 Dirk's Influence on Teammates and the Game
30:33 The Stigma of European Players
31:51 Dirk's Evolution as a Scorer
33:28 Transitioning to the 2011 Playoff Run
34:56 Dirk's Legacy and Consistency
36:30 Mavericks vs. Lakers: A Historic Upset
37:09 Memorable Finals Moments and Rivalries
39:44 Defining Plays and Dirk's Signature Moves
41:32 Team Dynamics and Supporting Cast Contributions
44:08 Non-Basketball Moments and Player Reflections
47:27 Game Statistics and Performance Analysis
48:56 Dirk's Historic Moments
50:57 Jersey Nostalgia and Preferences
54:03 Pairing Dirk with Other Legends
58:02 Dirk's Legacy and Influence
01:01:04 Where is Dirk Now?
01:06:01 Final Thoughts on Dirk's Impact

Anatomy of a Superstar: Gary Payton

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:15:00 GMT

Adam and Mitch go back to the 90s and 2000s to talk about one of the best perimeter defenders, Gary Payton. "The Glove" is known more for his defense, but his consistency on both ends of the floor is underrated.

00:00 The Impact of Gary Payton
01:26 Defensive Player of the Year
02:26 Gary Payton's Offensive Contribution
29:08 Gary Payton's Defensive Dominance
30:38 Gary Payton's Offensive Impact
31:59 Gary Payton's Versatility and Consistency
32:19 Gary Payton's Post Play and Off-Ball Contributions
33:45 Gary Payton's Leadership and Team Player Mentality
35:13 Gary Payton's Trash-Talking and Intensity
37:03 Game Analysis and Halftime Shows
40:35 Post-Game Analysis and Player Comparisons
44:34 Family Tree and Legacy

Anatomy of a Superstar: Bob Pettit

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:15:00 GMT

The conversation delves into the career of Bob Pettit, highlighting his impact as the inventor of the power forward position and his dominance as a scorer and rebounder. The limited footage available for analysis presents a challenge, but defining games of Pettit's career are discussed, along with comparisons with modern players. The conversation concludes with a reflection on Pettit's legacy and impact on the NBA.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Bob Pettit
01:00 Pettit's Impact on the Power Forward Position
02:14 Scoring Prowess of Bob Pettit
03:12 Challenges of Analyzing Limited Footage
10:21 Defining Games of Bob Pettit's Career
18:20 Comparison with Modern Players
23:03 Bob Pettit's Legacy and Impact

Anatomy of a Superstar: John Havlicek

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:15:00 GMT

The conversation delves into the career and impact of John Havelchek, highlighting his consistency, versatility, and pivotal moments in NBA history. It explores his role as a key Celtics player, his impact on the team's success, and his remarkable longevity in the league. The conversation delves into the unique experience of watching a vintage NBA game, highlighting the broadcast's limitations and special aspects. It also explores John Havlicek's impact and legacy, discussing his clutch performances and his significance in NBA history.

Chapters

00:00 The Consistency of Hondo
03:04 Hondo's Impact on the Celtics
05:06 Havelchek's Remarkable Longevity
13:20 Hondo's Moments of Greatness
16:05 Havelchek's Legacy and Ranking
19:43 The Experience of Watching a Vintage NBA Game
22:10 John Havlicek's Impact and Legacy
23:32 Comparing Clutch Performers in NBA History
25:41 Havlicek's Role and Influence on the Celtics
33:15 Remembering John Havlicek

Anatomy of a Superstar: Kevin Garnett

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:15:00 GMT

***SCHEDULING NOTE*** Gary Payton's episode has been moved to later in the summer due to scheduling.

Adam and Mitch bring on their Wolves expert, Andrew Carlson. A big Garnett fan, Carlson and Mitch bond over their love for KG, while Adam shares his admiration and appreciation for the great power forward.

Chapters

00:00 The Anatomy of a Superstar
01:17 KG's Impact on the Timberwolves
02:22 KG's Intensity and Rebounding
05:35 KG's Versatility and Loyalty
36:03 Broadcasting Evolution
59:33 Officiating Impact
01:01:34 NBA Officiating and KG's Impact
01:02:24 KG's Influence on Basketball Fans
01:04:03 KG's Legacy and Impact on the Game
01:05:14 KG's Influence on Basketball Players
01:07:19 KG's Impact on the NBA Media
01:09:13 KG's Influence on the Next Generation
01:14:31 KG's Impact on the NBA Community
01:16:22 KG's Legacy and Influence on the Game
01:18:21 KG's Impact on the NBA Media
01:22:46 KG's Legacy and Influence on the Game

Anatomy of a Superstar: Kevin Durant

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:37:12 GMT

The conversation delves into Kevin Durant's career, from his beginnings to his controversial moves and polarizing nature. It explores his impact on the league, his future, and his NBA legacy. The conversation methodically explores Kevin Durant's trajectory, including his MVP season, iconic playoff games, and the 2017 Finals. It examines specific games, pivotal moments, and how Durant's performance shaped the outcomes. The conversation explores Kevin Durant's impact as a player and his legacy in the NBA. It explores his playing style, influence on other players, and his potential future in the league. The discussion also touches on his career milestones and the significance of his presence in the basketball community.

Chapters

00:00 The Anatomy of Superstar: Kevin Durant's Career Beginnings
03:27 Kevin Durant's Scoring Versatility and Controversial Career Moves
05:04 The Polarizing Nature of Kevin Durant's Career
08:31 Kevin Durant's Move to Golden State and Impact on the League
15:12 Kevin Durant's Future and Legacy in the NBA
29:24 Kevin Durant's Trajectory
32:02 2014 Western Conference Second Round Game Six, Thunder at Clippers
33:01 Kevin Durant's MVP Season and Playoffs
51:12 2017 Finals Game Three, Warriors vs. Cavaliers
57:45 The Impact of Kevin Durant
01:19:13 Kevin Durant's Legacy and Future

Anatomy of a Superstar: Wilt Chamberlain

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:15:00 GMT

Adam and Mitch discuss the sport's most dominant scorer, Wilt Chamberlain. A player who, in one season, averaged more minutes than in a regulation game. A player who averaged over 50 points per game. The Player who has the highest-scoring game in NBA history.

Chapters

00:00 The Dominance of Wilt Chamberlain
02:34 The Impact of Wilt Chamberlain
25:22 The Dominance of the Play-by-Play Commentator
26:30 Wilt Chamberlain's Performance in the 1970 NBA Finals
28:01 Wilt's Dominance on the Boards and Around the Rim
29:06 The Aesthetic of the Lakers-Knicks Game
43:15 Reflections on Wilt's Legacy and Impact

Anatomy of a Superstar: Steve Nash

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:15:00 GMT

Adam and Mitch bring on a new guest, Ryan Leiss, to talk about one of his favorite players who inspired the college player he would become: Steve Nash. A player whose playing style designed new offenses, created more possessions, and was truly one of the top point guards in sports history.

Chapters

00:00 The Influence of Steve Nash
06:07 Defining Moments in Nash's Career
13:30 Game Analysis: 2003 Western Conference Semifinals Game 7
23:46 Game Analysis: Sean Bradley's Impact
24:01 Post Defense and Player Performance
24:30 Player Performance: Pager and Jim Jackson
25:11 Broadcast and Sideline Reporters
25:38 Nostalgia and Middle School Memories
26:08 Cheryl Miller's Broadcasting Career
26:30 Mavs Fan and Noisemakers
27:14 Behind-the-Scenes Broadcast Moments
28:17 TNT Broadcast with Kenny and Charles
29:51 Context and Background of 2007 Western Conference Semifinals
33:11 Game Sequence: Steve Nash's Performance
36:50 Game Sequence: Robert Ory's Hit on Steve Nash
42:26 Impact of Suspensions on Series Outcome
43:13 The Suns' Championship Deserve
44:19 The Impact of Suspensions
45:24 Nash's Iconic Jerseys
46:26 Jersey Comfort and Design
48:01 Pairing Nash with Top 50 Players
52:15 Players in the Family Tree of Nash
56:36 Nash's Influence and Legacy
57:36 Nash's Shooting Prowess

Anatomy of a Superstar: Charles Barkley

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:58:46 GMT

Adam and Mitch bring back Austin Johnson to talk about one of the best players to never win a title, Charles Barkley. "The Round Mound of Rebound" has been an impactful player and voice to the NBA from the mid-80s all the way to the modern game. We are excited to break down his career in this episode.

Chapters

00:00 Charles Barkley's Impact on the Game
30:02 Charles Barkley's Dominance and Impact on the Game
35:07 NBA Playoffs and Historical Context
49:22 Technical Difficulties and Banter

Anatomy of a Superstar - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:15:00 GMT

Adam and Mitch finally crack into the Mount Rushmore of their player rankings. The duo discusses one of the greatest scorers of all time, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and one of the most unstoppable shots ever.

Chapters

00:00 Kareem Abdul Jabbar's Dominance and Impact
30:58 The 1980 NBA Finals
32:08 Kareem's Injury and Comeback
33:03 Kareem's Fourth Quarter Dominance
34:14 Kareem's Impact on the Game
35:23 The Lakers' Victory and Magic's Performance
36:18 Broadcast Crew Excellence
37:44 Kareem's Legacy and Impact
43:32 Kareem's Jersey and Top 50 Player Pairing
45:20 Pairing Kareem with Top 50 Players
48:05 Players from Kareem's Family Tree
50:29 Kareem's Current Endeavors
53:21 Next Episode: Charles Barkley

Anatomy of a Superstar: Isiah Thomas

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:15:00 GMT

Adam and Mitch are back, talking about one of the best point guards in the league's history, Isiah Thomas.

Chapters

00:00 The Babyface Assassin
03:18 On-Court Impact and Leadership
05:46 Game Analysis: Pistons vs. Lakers (1985)
13:55 Game Analysis: Pistons vs. Blazers (1990)
26:17 Leadership and Maturity of Isaiah Thomas
28:05 Strategic Gameplay of the Pistons
30:10 Dramatic Finish of the Game
43:28 Post-Career Challenges of Isaiah Thomas

Anatomy of a Superstar: Shaquille O’Neal

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:15:00 GMT

Adam and Mitch move forward through their summer series with one of the most dominant scorers in the history of the sport, Shaq. One of the players in our Top 10 tier, Shaq's impact on the league is hard to quantify.

Chapters

00:00 The Dominance of Shaquille O'Neal
02:45 The Anatomy of a Superstar
05:56 Shaq's Career and Legacy
08:52 Game Analysis: 1994-95 Regular Season
25:01 Game Analysis: 2000 NBA Finals Game 1
27:13 Shaq's Dominance and Impact
27:49 The Lakers Team Dynamics
28:43 Shaq's Offensive Prowess
29:12 Shaq's Value as a Player
30:08 Shaq's Lasting Legacy

Anatomy of a Superstar: Russell Westbrook

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:15:00 GMT

Adam and Mitch bring on the biggest Russell Westbrook fan they know, Evan Soell. As he retires this summer, it becomes more and more real how important a player he has been to this generation of players.

Chapters

00:00 The Anatomy of a Superstar
03:13 The Impact of Russell Westbrook
05:52 The Unstoppable Force
09:00 The Peak of Russell Westbrook
11:54 Defining Moments
15:01 The Legacy of Russell Westbrook
18:02 The Broadcast Experience
21:11 The Full Russ Experience
23:52 The Final Moments
26:55 Reflections and Legacy
32:51 Emotional Investment in Basketball
34:03 Attending Thunder Games
35:27 Disastrous Night at the Game
41:12 Russell Westbrook's MVP Season
43:25 Game-Winning Shot and Celebration
52:33 Russell Westbrook Jerseys
54:18 Pairing Russell Westbrook with Another Player
56:12 The Toxic Mix
56:49 Trade Regrets and Fan Hate
57:06 Better Team Fit
57:33 Russell Westbrook's Career
58:08 Ideal Team for Westbrook
59:11 Dwight Howard Comparison
01:13:00 Ranking Point Guards
01:10:35 Russell Westbrook's Legacy

Anatomy of a Superstar: Scottie Pippen

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:15:00 GMT

Adam and Mitch bring back Austin Johnson to talk about one of the greatest "sidekicks" in NBA history, Scottie Pippen. The trio discusses one of the greatest perimeter defenders in league history as well as one of the first point forwards. We discuss the highs of one of the greats, but also some of the lows that stopped him from being a true first option.

Chapters

00:00 The Legacy of Scottie Pippen
05:37 The Undisputed Leader
27:38 The Mind-Grain Game
33:40 Game Analysis and Decision-Making
35:17 The Last Dance and Emotional Impact
41:32 The Brawl and Its Aftermath
49:23 Pairing Scottie Pippen with Other Players
53:23 Scottie Pippen's Post-Playing Career

Anatomy of a Superstar: Walt Frazier

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:15:00 GMT

Adam and Mitch return to talk about one of the great clutch players, two-way stars, and underrated point guards in the history of the sport, Walt Frazier.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Walt Frazier
03:17 Walt Frazier's Defensive Prowess
07:05 Five Games That Define Walt Frazier's Career
12:10 1969 Eastern Division Finals Game One
17:13 Walt Frazier's Complete Performance
36:07 Walt Frazier's Legacy

Anatomy of a Superstar: Larry Bird

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:15:00 GMT

Adam and Mitch bring on a first-time guest, Brayden Neubauer, to discuss the first of the Top 10 players in the Top 50 Players list, Larry Bird. Everything from the incredible shot-making, the all-around dominance, to the incredible shit talking gets covered in this episode.

Chapters

00:00 The Legend of Larry Bird
01:59 The Impact on the NBA
07:11 Defining Games
21:00 Career High Performance
26:39 Exceptional Shot-Making
36:15 Influence on Other Players

Anatomy of a Superstar: Moses Malone

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:15:00 GMT

Adam and Mitch break down one of the most underrated players in NBA History, Moses Malone. An NBA Finals MVP, a multi-time regular-season MVP, and is considered the best offensive rebounder of all time, Malone's impact on the sport is undervalued.

Chapters

00:00 The Underrated Legacy of Moses Malone
03:01 The Impact of Team Hopping and Lack of Consistent Support
21:07 The 1983 Sixers Team
24:39 Moses Malone's Impact
27:02 Commercial Breaks and Legacy
32:33 Upcoming Episode on Larry Bird

Anatomy of a Superstar: Chris Paul

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:15:00 GMT

Adam and Mitch bring back Austin Johnson to talk about the Point God, Chris Paul. Everything from his time in New Orleans to Lob City, to all the stops where he ends his career.

Chapters

00:00 Chris Paul's Impact
03:05 The Evolution of Chris Paul's Role
33:37 Setting the Stage: Utah Jazz vs. Houston Rockets
34:06 Chris Paul's Dominant Performance
34:53 The Evolution of Chris Paul
35:22 Chris Paul's Fourth Quarter Performance
35:55 Chris Paul's Impact on the Game
36:23 Chris Paul's Leadership and Influence
36:53 Chris Paul's Performance and Impact on the Jazz Team
37:23 The Impact of Chris Paul's Performance on the Rockets
37:38 Chris Paul's Fourth Quarter Performance and Leadership
38:07 Chris Paul's Impact on the Jazz Team
38:23 Chris Paul's Performance and Influence on the Game
39:12 Chris Paul's Impact on the Jazz Team
39:31 Chris Paul's Performance and Influence on the Game

Anatomy of a Superstar: Patrick Ewing

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:15:00 GMT

Adam and Mitch are back to discuss the 90's Knicks titan, Patrick Ewing. A player whose dominance on both sides of the ball continuously put the New York Knicks franchise in a place to win.

00:00 The Dominance of Patrick Ewing
01:15 Two-Way Dominance and Athleticism
03:07 Reliability and Underrated Legacy
04:37 Challenges and Rivalries
06:27 Ewing's Best Season and Game
26:04 Setting the Stage: The Roster and the Duo
26:44 The Trade and the Impact of Charles Oakley
28:06 The Knicks vs. Pistons: A Tough Matchup
29:05 The Heartbreaking Game 7 Against the Pacers
30:01 The Missed Game-Winning Shot and the Aftermath
32:34 Reflecting on the Game and the Players
40:37 Pairing Ewing with Other Top 50 Players

Anatomy of a Superstar: Bob Cousy

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:45:00 GMT

The conversation delves into the legacy of Bob Cousy, his impact on the NBA, rewatching his games, his final game, and his influence and legacy.

Chapters

(00:00) The Legacy of Bob Cousy
(03:06) Bob Cousy's Impact on the NBA
(08:13) Rewatching Bob Cousy's Games
(13:10) Bob Cousy's Final Game
(22:02) Bob Cousy's Influence and Legacy

Anatomy of a Superstar: James Harden

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:45:00 GMT

The left-handed offensive engine, James Harden, cracks our Top 50 Players of All-Time. Adam and Mitch break down his regular season success, his playoff shortcomings, and everything in between for this episode of Anatomy of a Superstar

Anatomy of a Superstar: Julius Erving

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:45:00 GMT

Adam and Mitch move on to their second player for their Anatomy of a Superstar, Dr. J. A player who dominated two different leagues, won titles in both leagues, and has guaranteed a spot in our Top 50 Players of All-Time List.

Anatomy of a Superstar: Kobe Bryant

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:50:50 GMT

Adam and Mitch bring on Carl Baltimore to discuss their first player in the Anatomy of a Franchise series: Kobe Bryant. A player who is one of the most influential players in the 21st century and has become an icon for fans of all ages and all across the world.

Anatomy of a Superstar Intro

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:15:00 GMT

Adam and Mitch introduce their new summer project: Anatomy of a Superstar.

All 30 Teams First Week of the Offseason

Hooper's Almanac — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:35:00 GMT

Adam and Mitch do a quick breakdown of each of the 30 NBA teams and their offseason acquisitions.

LaMelo to the Wolves, Hornets Changing of the Guard

Hooper's Almanac — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:15:17 GMT

Adam's return from World Cup travels gave the perfect opportunity for the guys to catch up on a few trades that happened while he was gone. Focusing mostly on the deals that were made out of Charlotte and Minnesota, Adam and Mitch provide their insight on each of the moves.

Draft Day Review, Pre-Draft Trades with Carl Baltimore

Hooper's Almanac — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:52:44 GMT

With Adam still making his way back home, Mitch brings on Carl Baltimore to talk about the NBA Draft and the trades that occurred the day before the draft.

Small Guard, Big Rings, NBA's Greatest Depth of Talent with Austin Johnson

Hooper's Almanac — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:43:08 GMT

Adam is galavanting the country and watching World Cup games, but Mitch brings on Austin Johnson to talk about Jalen Brunson's place in Finals history. They also discuss the abundance of talent and contenders we have had in the 2020's.

Knicks Ended the Drought, Spurs Look Ahead, Mitch's Monologue

Hooper's Almanac — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:28:50 GMT

Mitch is running solo tonight and talking about the end of the NBA Finals. He does a light Game 5 recap, where does Brunson rank in Knicks Lore, and what the Spurs should be proud of.

Adam's Solo Pod, NBA Finals Game 3 Recap

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:49:27 GMT

Adam is back, going solo tonight, but breaking down last night's Game 3 of the NBA Finals. The resurgence of the Spurs, the questionable officiating, and the rise of Wemby are all addressed on today's episode.

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2026 Finals Almanac, WCF Game 7 Recap

Hooper's Almanac — Sun, 31 May 2026 05:13:31 GMT

Adam and Mitch are back together, talking about the Spurs' win over the Thunder in Game 7. They also start to dive into the Finals Matchup against the Knicks.

Mitch's Monologue: Conference Finals Masterpiece, All Star Broadcast Teams

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 22 May 2026 03:39:04 GMT

Mitch drives solo tonight as he talks about the first two games of both Conference Finals Series. It has been a fun 16 quarters of basketball so far, and Mitch breaks down each one of them. He also provides the Hooper Almanac squad's All-Time Broadcast crews.

Cavs Go Back to Conference Finals, NBA Media Problem, Conference Finals Preview

Hooper's Almanac — Mon, 18 May 2026 04:55:15 GMT

Adam and Mitch begin the episode talking about the two Game 6's as well as a Game 7. They also discuss the state of the NBA's media, the announcement of SGA's MVP win, and who would be their All-Star broadcast team. They wrap up the episode discussing both Conference Finals and giving their predictions.

Spurs Beat Down Wolves, Boiling Point with Refs with Andrew Carlson

Hooper's Almanac — Wed, 13 May 2026 05:32:21 GMT

Adam and Mitch bring on their Wolves expert, Andrew Carlson, to talk after game 5 of the Spurs v Wolves Series. Calrosn shares his thoughts on the beat-up Minnesota team as well as the state of officiating in the league. The guys do discuss the other three series briefly as well.

Game 7's Galore, Second Round Preview

Hooper's Almanac — Mon, 04 May 2026 05:21:01 GMT

Adam and Mitch wrap up the first round, discussing each of the series and how they concluded. The guys then predict the second round matchups, and give insight into who they think will make it to the conference finals

Magic Does Exist, Thunder Cloud the Suns, Game 4 & 5 Recaps

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:17:12 GMT

Adam and Mitch are back with some recaps of every series through Game 4 and 5. We have our one sweep, a few 3-1 series, and a 2-2 sweep. There are gross games, high-scoring games, and blowouts. All get discussed on this episode.

Adam Goes to Spurs vs Blazers, OKC and Boston Dominate, Ref Shows Across the Country

Hooper's Almanac — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:47:30 GMT

Adam and Mitch stay up late to break down each of Game 1's after a long NBA weekend. A few blowouts, a few close games, and the few in between. Adam starts the pod talking about the in-person experience of Game 1 in San Antonio. The guys then work in reverse order and cover each game.

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2026 Playoff Almanac

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:26:31 GMT

Adam and Mitch are back, giving the people this year's NBA Playoff Preview. Everything from Play-In discussions to first-round predictions, your hosts have it all here.

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Hornets v Celtics Breakdown, National Championship Recap, Hooper's Almanac Award Votes

Hooper's Almanac — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:29:58 GMT

Adam and Mitch are back and talking about Mitch's Celtics after a win over the Hornets. They break down both that game and recap the NCAA National Championship that was played on Monday. After talking about both games, the guys give their Award Winners for the NBA Season.

Lakers Impressive March, SGA vs Luka, Summer Project Announcement

Hooper's Almanac — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:28:23 GMT

Adam and Mitch talk about a team that neither of them has a lot of love for, the Los Angeles Lakers. Discussing their great March, the rise of Luka's MVP case, and how their trio is truly impressive. They then dive into the comparison of SGA vs Luka.

To wrap up the episode, Adam and Mitch announce their summer project, "The Anatomy of a Superstar"

Hooper's Almanac Expansion Draft

Hooper's Almanac — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:37:11 GMT

With all the talk of expansion in the NBA, it felt only right to do a draft. Adam and Mitch put on their GM Hats to create their theoretical expansion teams.

Why Bam's 83 and Expansion is good for the NBA, Prospects in the Madness, WNBA's Opportunity to Grow

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:42:26 GMT

Adam and Mitch bring on to cover a wide range of basketball topics. They start by discussing the impact of Bam Adebayo's 83-point game last week. The trio then dives into the NBA's opportunity to expand and bring two more teams into the league.

Carl then gives Adam and Mitch his prospects to watch in the March Madness tournament.

The episode wraps up with the guys discussing the WNBA's CBA agreement, where it stands currently.

Comparing 2026 Contenders to Former Champions

Hooper's Almanac — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 03:17:48 GMT

Adam and Mitch are back and to the roots of the Hoopers Almanac. They are comparing former NBA champions to this year's crop of contenders.

Spurs Prove their Worth, Hugo Gonzalez Game, Unrivaled Recap, Industry Review

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:51:28 GMT

Adam and Mitch cover a lot to make up for some lost time. Adam breaks down the game he just got back from, Pistons v Spurs. The duo talks about the Spurs, their contender status, and the problems they bring to each team. Mitch shares his thoughts about the Bucks v Celtics game that he went to on Monday night. They also talk about the crazienss of Adam's trip and the joy they felt to spend some of the time together.

They move on to go over the Unrivaled Championship game, wrapping up with a review of the show "Industry"

New Faces in New Places, All Star Bye Week, Hooper's Almanac Trip Preview

Hooper's Almanac — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 04:58:17 GMT

Adam and Mitch are back talking about the Trade Deadline and how they think all the new players look in new places. The guys discuss their thoughts on the All-Star Weekend and whether or not they will be watching the festivities. They wrap up the pod by discussing the trip and finally getting the whole Hooper's Almanac crew together.

Consistent Pistons, NBA Ready Rookies Since 2020

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 02:53:41 GMT

Adam and Mitch start the pod by discussing the under-discussed and underrated Detroit Pistons. They then talk about what rookies since 2020 have been "NBA Ready" when they join the league

Rose Jersey Retirement, Spurs v Rockets game in Houston, Giannis's Odd Situation

Hooper's Almanac — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 04:55:33 GMT

Adam and Mitch both went to games this past week, and it only felt right that they'd get to share their experiences. Mitch got to see his Celtics play the Bulls Saturday night, which happened to be the night the Bulls were retiring Derrick Rose's number. Adam was able to drive to Houston to see his Spurs play the Rockets in what felt like a playoff game in a non-playoff atmosphere. They also comment on the Giannis situation in Milwaukee and wrap up the pod, sharing their love and wishes to the people of Minnesota.

Mid-Season Retier

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:45:49 GMT

Adam and Mitch return to their preseason predictions and retier the NBA at its halfway point. They go over each conference's contenders, playoff teams, and lottery hopefuls.

Trae to the Wizards, Trade Ideas, Unrivaled Opening Week with Carl Baltimore

Hooper's Almanac — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 04:56:15 GMT

Adam and Mitch bring back Carl Baltimore to talk about the most recent NBA trade of Trae Young to the Wizards. The trio then throws out various trade ideas across the league before discussing the opening week of Unrivaled. Adam and Mitch wrap up the episode talking about the Celtics vs Spurs matchup that happened this past Saturday.

Trae Young Trade Ideas, Mitch's Thoughts on the Celts, What We Want in 2026

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:08:51 GMT

Adam and Mitch start 2026 by talking about what they want from the NBA this coming year. They discuss the news of Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks working towards a trade. Mitch is given his time to talk about the Celtics and why he thinks they have been so successful. They wrap up the episode discussing the things they want to see from the NBA and its fans this coming year.

Christmas Games Recap, Best Rivalries of the 21st Century

Hooper's Almanac — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 03:55:41 GMT

Adam and Mitch come back from a holiday break and recap the Christmas Day games. They go over the 5 matchups and where each of the ten teams stands in the NBA right now. To wrap up the episode, the duo discusses which teams have the best rivalries throughout the 21st century.

NBA Cup Final Preview, Wolves Catch up with Andrew Carlson

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:37:05 GMT

Adam and Mitch bring on Andrew Carlson, their Minnesota Timberwolves expert, to go over so much on today's episode. They break down the NBA Cup Final that is on Tuesday night, before diving into the Wolves' season. Everything from Edwards' continual advancement, McDaniels' improvement, and Mitch offers some possible traded names to see if they fit the mold of this years team.

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Nuggets and Knicks are Clutch, Orlando Disappoints, Mitch's Review of OKC v NOLA Game 1

Hooper's Almanac — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:27:46 GMT

Aaron and Mitch discuss the first few games of Round 1. Every game watched, Mitch attended Game 1 in OKC, and they break down nearly every series.

Part 1: NBA Free Agency Updates, Brooklyn's Dilemma Continues

Hooper's Almanac — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 11:27:51 GMT

Part 1 of this episode, Aaron and Mitch discuss some of the most significant moves so far in Free Agency. They also go over what their own teams, Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets, have done since the off-season.

New Year, New Tiers and NYE Wedding Recap

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 13:55:07 GMT

Aaron and Mitch are back to start the new year. They are breaking down their tier system and where teams have moved from the beginning of the year. Did Aaron add some contenders? Can Mitch do math again?

NBA Cup Championship Preview, Player Approval Ratings

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 05:15:41 GMT

Adam and Mitch start the pod with Adam's most recent visit to a Spurs game (4:45). They then give their thoughts on the Emirates NBA Cup (16:17). What they thought of the Semi-Final games and their prediction for the championship game Tuesday night. Finally, they wrap the episode up with an old segment, NBA approval ratings (48:57). They discuss some of the top names in the NBA and give an approval rating amongst NBA fans.

Brooklyn Nets Game Breakdown

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 05:29:00 GMT

Adam and Mitch are back for part 2 of the Brooklyn Nets. They breakdown these 3 historical games that define the different eras of their history:

- The last ABA game (6:10)

- 2002 Finals Game vs Shaq and Kobe (25:43)

- Durant's foot on the line (49:13)

New Faces in New Places

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 19:18:55 GMT

Week one of the NBA is in the books. Adam and Mitch breakdown some of the players on new teams and how they looked after a week of playing in new threads.

- KAT and Randle (09:49)

- Mikal Bridges (20:02)

- DeMar DeRozan (24:31)

- Chris Paul (29:26)

- Klay Thompson (36:28)

Charlotte Hornets Intro

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 05:25:00 GMT

The state that is more known for its college basketball, Adam and Mitch move to the Carolinas to talk about the Hornets. A team that is a recent addition to the NBA landscape and had a rebirth in 2004. With some fun talent that has come through the franchise but never stay long, there's little success in the team's history. Here are the three games we will watch for Friday's Games Breakdown:

- 1993 1st Round Game 4 vs Celtics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZquM-a_t68

- 1998 1st Round Game 4 vs Hawks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liCkot0pw9Q

- 2016 1st Round Game 5 vs Heat: https://www.nba.com/game/cha-vs-mia-0041500125

Celtics Title Contenders, Nuggets Defensive Woes, Mitch's Anthony Davis Apology Letter

Hooper's Almanac — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 05:53:07 GMT

Aaron and Mitch discuss their favorite teams the Celtics and the Nuggets (1:13). They discuss their title contentions and what would hold each team back. They then talk about Aaron's secondary team, New Orleans Pelicans, who are first in the West. Finally, Mitch sends his apologies to Anthony Davis, as he is going on a tear through the league. Then in Cereal & Brews, the guys talk about "The Menu", and Mitch talks about the Wisconsin Wedding Weekend.

Mitch's Trade Deadline Monologue

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 03:40:44 GMT

Mitch solo shows a pod himself for his favorite time of the NBA Season, the Trade Deadline. He discusses the big trades, the triangle of East Team trades, and where he thinks people will land at the end of the year.

Detroit Pistons Intro

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 11:46:15 GMT

Adam and Mitch go to the Motor City, where the Detroit Pistons and their three titles in Franchise history are waiting for them. A team built on defense and team basketball. With the "Bad Boys" of the 80's to the total underdogs of the early 2000s, this team has had its share of success, but also been a bottom-feeder of the league since 2010.

Here are the three games to watch for Friday's game breakdown:

- 1988 NBA Finals Game 6 vs Lakers

- 1997 1st Round Game 5 vs Hawks

- 2004 ECF Game 2 vs Pacers

Thunder Control Finals, J-Dub's Great Game 5, Why Bane is the Perfect Fit in Orlando

Hooper's Almanac — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 04:12:28 GMT

Adam and Mitch discuss the great Jalen Williams performance of Game 5 and the great performances of role players from each team (1:27). They also wrap up the pod discussing the NBA trade that happened during the Finals, Desmond Bane to Orlando (42:04).

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Thunder Tie the Series, Pacer's Clutch Game 1, ESPN's NBA Drama

Hooper's Almanac — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 04:19:59 GMT

Adam and Mitch start the episode talking about both Game 1 and 2 of this NBA Finals (1:06). After discussing both games thoroughly, they turn to the NBA partner that is hosting these Finals games, ESPN. The breakdown the drama of how they've marketed these games, the viewer ratings, and Dorris Burke (29:01).

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Chicago Bulls Intro

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 05:56:00 GMT

Adam and Mitch on this episode introduce the six time champion, Chicago Bulls. A team that outside of the Jordan years could be described as mediocre. Below are the games to watch for Part 2:

- 1993 NBA Finals Game 4 vs Suns: https://www.nba.com/watch/video/1993-finals-gm-4-jordan-strikes-for-55?plsrc=nba&collection=nba-id-1993-nba-finals-suns-vs-bulls

- 1996 NBA Finals Game 3 vs Sonics: https://www.nba.com/watch/video/1996-finals-gm-3-bulls-road-masterpiece?plsrc=nba&collection=1996-nba-finals-supersonics-vs-bulls

- 2015 ECSF Game 3 vs Cavaliers:

https://www.nba.com/watch/video/2015-east-semis-game-3-bulls-vs-cavs?plsrc=nba&collection=chicago-bulls-classics

The Teams We Were Right About

Hooper's Almanac — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 13:27:20 GMT

Aaron and Mitch are back and talking about the ones they got right. The teams they predicted to have their glow up season, and some who have overachieved.

Minnesota Timberwolves Intro

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 11:45:08 GMT

Adam and Mitch are coming down the home stretch with their third-to-final team, the Minnesota Timberwolves. A team that struggled for nearly the first decade they were in the league before bringing in the Franchise's best player, Kevin Garnett. They discuss the limited success of KG's tenure, the 2010's mediocrity, and the rise of the 2020s.

Here are the 3 games to watch for Friday's episode:

- 2004 WCSF Game 7 vs Kings

- 2018 Game 82 vs Nuggets

- 2022 1st Round Game 4 vs Grizzlies

Mavs Playoff Chances, All-NBA Teams

Hooper's Almanac — Sun, 07 Apr 2024 19:41:38 GMT

Aaron and Mitch discuss a team they have been most skeptical of, the Dallas Mavericks (1:16). The hosts then discuss their All NBA teams and how the top players in the NBA rank (22:05)

New Year, Quick Tiers! NBA Game #5 for Adam, and Thunder vs Celtics Recap

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 04:32:28 GMT

Happy New Year, Basketball Nerds! We are back, and Adam starts us off by talking about his most recent Spurs game he went to vs the Nuggets (02:17). Then they get into the recap of Thunder vs Celtics and Mitch's worries about the end of the game (9:58). They finish the episode retiering the East and West teams (16:01)

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Golden State Warriors Games Breakdown

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 05:22:00 GMT

Adam and Mitch breakdown the three Warriors games that they chose to rewatch:

- 1975 Warriors win the title vs Bullets (4:28)

- 2007 "We Believe" Warriors taking down the Mavericks (28:42)

- 2016 WCF Game 6 "Klay Game" vs Thunder (56:08)

All-Star Weekend Sucks, Contenders for this Season

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 10:00:00 GMT

This year's All-Star game sucked (00:59), so Aaron and Mitch make their picks for an all-time 3-point shootout and dunk contest. They moved on to give their updated contenders list for the rest of the season for both the Eastern and Western Conference (24:23). They finish off the episode of course with Cereal & Brews (53:50). Follow us @HoopersAlmanac on Twitter and here on Spotify for updates about the podcast and what to expect in the upcoming weeks.

Washington Wizards Intro

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 05:20:00 GMT

Adam and Mitch are back with an intro for their next East coast team, the Washington Wizards. A team defined by their early years in the 70s to now where they struggle to find an identity. Below are the games we will watch for Part 2 later this week:

- 1978 NBA Finals Game 7 vs Sonics: https://www.nba.com/watch/video/1978-finals-game-7-bullets-clinch?plsrc=nba&collection=washington-wizards-classic-games

- 2006 1st Rnd Game 6 vs Cavaliers: https://www.nba.com/watch/video/2006-east-1st-round-game-6-cavaliers-vs-wizards?plsrc=nba&collection=cleveland-cavaliers-classic-games

- 2017 EC Semis Game 6 vs Celtics: https://www.nba.com/watch/video/2017-east-semis-game-6-wizards-force-game-7?plsrc=nba&collection=washington-wizards-classic-games

Thoughts Two Playoff Games In

Hooper's Almanac — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 06:42:38 GMT

Adam and Mitch break down all 8 Matchups and give their quick thoughts and edit any predictions they may have.

- Boston vs Orlando (1:57)

- Cleveland vs Miami (11:41)

- Oklahoma City vs Memphis (19:42)

- Houston vs Golden State (22:56)

- Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota (30:32)

- New York vs Detroit (36:54)

- Indiana vs Milwaukee (49:08)

- Denver vs Los Angeles Clippers (55:59)

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NBA Over/Unders Draftapalooza Pt. 2

Hooper's Almanac — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 19:39:38 GMT

Aaron and Mitch are back with the final pair of episodes before the new NBA season starts. They bring on the Johnson Brothers, Adam and Austin, and Evan Soell to draft which teams will have the highest win totals at the end of the season. Here are picks 16-30

Playoff Matchup Roulette, All-NBA Team Draft

Hooper's Almanac — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 11:44:17 GMT

Mitch brings on Adam and Austin Johnson to talk about the playoffs and play-in matchups and which excites the trio the most. The guys then draft their All-NBA Teams.

Wolves Control the Warriors, Tatum's Injury, Round 2 Round Up, Lottery Talk with Carl Baltimore

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 13 May 2025 12:25:32 GMT

Adam and Mitch start the pod talking about the late game of the Warriors vs the Timberwolves (1:32). They talk about the depth of Minnesota and the lack of depth in Golden State and how Curry's injury has truly impacted the series. Then we turn to Mitch's heartbreak: the Tatum injury (11:43). They talk game 4 and everything leading up to the injury, and talk about how great the Knicks played in this game. They then move on to the other East series where the Pacers dismantled the Cavs in Game 4 (26:25). They wrap up playoff talk with the OKC vs Denver series (39:02) and the grind-it-out game they just played.

They wrap up the episode talk with Carl Baltimore discuss the results of the NBA Draft Lottery, what it means for Dallas, San Antonio, and a disappointing result for the Wizards (48:50).

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Los Angeles Lakers Intro

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 05:14:00 GMT

The most successful team in NBA history is the second to last team Adam and Mitch will introduce this offseason. With the list of historical players that have played for this franchise, it is clear that the best players want to play in the city of stars. They discuss the rivalries that their teams have with the Lakers (1:45), break down the many games that define the franchise (5:34), and give their all time starting five for the franchise (29:27). Below are the games to watch before the games breakdown later this week:

- 1972 Finals Game 5 vs New York Knicks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1oPuswsgCQ&themeRefresh=1

-1987 Finals Game 4 vs Boston Celtics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQ4_2u6mVtw

2000 WCF Game 7 vs Portland Trail Blazers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pzn9E1Zj-Sk

Golden State Warriors Intro

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 05:12:00 GMT

Adam and Mitch head out West to a franchise with so much recent success with Steph Curry, one of the best players of all time. The Golden State Warriors were winners out East before they moved to the bay, but they became a dynasty when the "Splay Brothers", Draymond and Kevin Durant all came together in the 2010s. Adam and Mitch discuss what this franchise means to them (2:12), the iconic games that define their history (10:01), and the franchise's all-time starting five (21:10). Below are the games to watch for the game breakdown later this week:

- 1975 NBA Finals Game 4 vs Washington Bullets : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=injvQVJA7ng&themeRefresh=1

- 2007 1st Round Game 6 vs Dallas Mavericks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mSnJxrkDzI&t=5113s

- 2016 WCF Game 6 vs OKC Thunder: https://www.nba.com/watch/video/2016-west-finals-game-6-warriors-vs-thunder

Oklahoma City Thunder Intro

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 11:14:11 GMT

Adam and Mitch make a trip to the middle of nowhere, or so it seems. What it actually is is the middle of Oklahoma where the craziest fan base in the NBA presides to cheer for the Thunder. A franchise that just won its first title in OKC, but their history before their move to the south is even more important. The Pacific Northwest is desperately missing its team in Seattle which where the Thunder were moved after a controversial ownership change.

Here are the three games we are going to watch for the Sonics/Thunder:

- 1979 NBA Finals Game 5 vs Bullets

- 1996 WCF Game 7 vs Jazz

- 2012 WCF Game 5 vs Spurs

Los Angeles Clippers Games Breakdown

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 04:45:38 GMT

Adam had to call in some help because Mitchell was unavailable, so his brother, Austin, was to the rescue. The duo broke down the three games selected for the haunted franchise, the LA Clippers.

- 1992 1st Rnd vs Jazz "Danny Manning pushes the series to Game 5" (8:56)

- 2006 1st Rnd vs Nuggets "Clippers FINALLY win a playoff series" (31:44)

- 2015 1st Rnd vs Spurs "CP3 knocks out the defending champs" (56:35)

Los Angeles Clippers Intro

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 02:30:08 GMT

Adam and Mitch begrudgingly move on to a team that has one of the worst histories in the NBA. Whether it is team success, crappy owners, or lack of playoff success, the Los Angeles Clippers were the laughing stock of the NBA as the long-time little brother to the LA Lakers. Now in their own arena and with much better ownership, the Clippers are heading in the right direction. Below are the games to watch for the games pod later this week:

- 1992 West 1st Rnd G4 vs Jazz: https://www.nba.com/watch/video/1992-west-1st-rd-game-4-clippers-vs-jazz

- 2006 West 1st Rnd G4 vs Nuggets: https://www.nba.com/watch/video/2006-west-1st-rd-game-5-clippers-vs-nuggets

- 2015 West 1st Rnd G7 vs Spurs: https://www.nba.com/watch/video/2015-west-1st-rd-game-7-clippers-vs-spurs

Philadelphia Sixers Game Breakdown

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 11:38:19 GMT

Adam and Mitch are back for part 2 of the Sixers. They breakdown 3 great games that they believe truly define the teams history.

- 1982 ECF Game 7 "Andrew Toney's role as the Boston Strangler" (5:55)

- 2001 NBA Finals Game 1 "The Stepover" (29:02)

- 2021 ECSF Game 7 "Ben Simmons Falls Apart" (59:47)

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Suns v Warriors, Timberwolves and Top 10 Small Forwards with Andrew Carlson

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Aaron and Mitch talk about the two Suns/Warriors game this week and how this is a Western Conference Finals preview. The guys bring on Andrew Carlson, Blogger for Cannis Hoopus, to talk the Minnesota Timberwolves. They discuss AntMan, Chris Finch and possible trades that can improve this team. The trio also give their top 10 Small Forwards in today's NBA, which includes some wild selections. The hosts finish off the episode with some Cereal & Brews.

2025 NBA Draft Recap, Caitlin Clark's Impact for the WNBA with Mike Carr

Hooper's Almanac — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 17:00:40 GMT

Mitchell Soell is solo hosting but he's bringing in his draft expert and Chicago Bulls fan, Mike Carr to go over the 2025 NBA Draft (1:01). Mitch and Mike break down their favorite fits, worst picks, and what teams ended up "winning the draft" They also touch on some off season moves in the NBA such as the Durant trade and the confusion of what's going on with the Knicks (45:30). The wrap up the pod with Mike giving his thoughts on the WNBA and what he thinks as new found fan of the sport (50:35).

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Knicks and Mavericks Worries, Pistons and Grizzlies Hopes, Texas Private School Final Four

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 04:16:48 GMT

Adam and Mitch start the discussion of watching all 30 teams by the end by the end of the year. They start by discussing the New York Knicks after their loss to the Boston Celtics and where they stand amongst the top talent in the NBA (3:29). They then move on to the Detroit Pistons and their surprise rise through the East (14:39). Adam then gives his thoughts on this Mavericks teams post Luka trade and how impressive Kyrie has looked (23:11). They wrap up the NBA section with another one of their favorite teams to talk about the Memphis Grizzlies (31:49). The guys wrap up the pod talking about Adam's high school teams rise and run through the state tourney (41:53)

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Aaron's 2023-24 Top 50 Players Rankings

Hooper's Almanac — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 01:07:02 GMT

Aaron Carter's return to the podcast is a momentous one. It is his third end of your player rankings. While he and Mitch breakdown the Paul George, DeMar DeRozan, and Klay Thompson moves first, and Aaron gives the people his top 50 players after the 2023-24 season. Wrapping it up with a little Brews & Reviews of Aaron's Icelandic advendure.

Mitch's Monologue: Round 2 Preview

Hooper's Almanac — Mon, 06 May 2024 01:31:03 GMT

Just Mitch today giving a preview of Round 2 in the NBA Playoffs. Starting with

- Review of Game 1 of Nuggets v Timberwolves (1:10)

- Thunder v Mavericks (10:25)

- Knicks v Pacers (16:08)

- Celtics v Cavaliers (25:26)

Part 2: Western Conference Preview

Hooper's Almanac — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 06:19:00 GMT

Adam and Mitch now give their thoughts on the Western Conference and the tiers that separate the teams;

Russell Tier (2:54)

McGrady Tier (9:20)

Pat & KAT Tier (29:06)

Kellogg Tier (35:53)

Round 1 Recap, Adam's Euroleague Playoff Minute

Hooper's Almanac — Mon, 05 May 2025 12:49:46 GMT

Adam and Mitch are back and recapping the entire first round. They start by discussing the two Game 7s and Game 1 of the Cavaliers vs the Pacers (3:30). They dive into the other 3 second-round matchups (36:30) before Adam gives us an update on Euroleague postseason play (1:05:01). They wrap up the pod discussing the life of Gregg Popovich and the impact he's had on Adam and his coaching style.

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Mitch's Least Favorite Refs, Adam's Different League, Who We are Watching Draft

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 05:07:44 GMT

Adam and Mitch start the pod recapping the Celtics vs Rockets game that had just ended (5:23) Then Mitch gets into his Mount Rushmore of Least Favorite Referees (10:51), which stems from his hatred of Tyler Ford. Adam follows it up by giving us an Unrivaled weekend recap and a Euroleague Minute (24:15). To wrap up the episode, the guys draft teams they promise to watch and recap a game of before the end of the season (38:18).

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Philadelphia 76ers Intro

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 10:47:21 GMT

The boys move back up to the northeast and discuss one of the longest tenured NBA franchises, the Philadelphia 76ers. A team that has had incredible talent throughout its history has won a few titles, but is more recently known for "The Process". Below are the games to watch for the games breakdown pod on Friday:

- 1982 ECF Game 7 vs Celtics: https://www.nba.com/watch/video/1982-east-finals-game-7-sixers-vs-celtics?plsrc=nba&collection=sixers-celtics-classics

- 2001 NBA Finals Game 1 vs Lakers: https://www.nba.com/watch/video/game-1-allen-iversons-48-points-leads-philadelphia-in-surprising-win?plsrc=nba&collection=nba-finals-2001-2

- 2021 ECSF Game 7 vs Hawks:

https://www.nba.com/watch/video/2021-east-semis-game-7-hawks-vs-76ers

The Physical Nature of the NBA Playoffs, Both 1 Seeds Sweep, "Celtics City" Thoughts

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 18:58:26 GMT

Adam and Mitch break down each of the first-round series once again. They do start with their discussion around the physical nature of these playoffs (3:37), before jumping into each series:

- Thunder v Grizzlies (11:08)

- Cavalier v Heat (16:25)

- Rockets v Warriors (19:52)

- Nuggets v Clippers (25:58)

- Lakers v Wolves (33:28)

- Knicks v Pistons (43:17)

- Celtics v Magic (52:20)

- Pacers v Bucks (59:58)

They wrap up the pod talking about the newest documentary, "Celtics City," and what the show meant to them as basketball historians (1:11:44)

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Playoff Preview Draft with Andrew Carlson and Carl Baltimore

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 02:15:21 GMT

Adam and Mitch bring on Andrew Carlson and Carl Baltimore to give their preview the NBA Playoffs. They do a draft, there are jokes made, and Carlson still hates Jimmy Butler

Adams 9th Game, 6th Four-Team Bucket

Hooper's Almanac — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 23:46:41 GMT

Adam and Mitch start this early morning episode talking about Adam's latest NBA Game appearance, Spurs vs Celtics (2:11). Then they dig into their sixth four-team bucket. Mitch talks about his two lower-tier East teams in their Friday matchup, Raptors vs Hornets (15:30). Then Adam talks about the Pacers (27:17) and the Bucks (37:07).

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All-NBA Discussions, Fifth 4 Team Bucket, New List on the Website

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 04:29:08 GMT

Adam and Mitch kick off the episode by discussing the topic of All-NBA (7:55). They then start their fifth four-team bucket. This list includes the Los Angeles Clippers (27:20), Orlando Magic (38:54), the New Orleans Pelicans (48:11), and Chicago Bulls (54:34).

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Our Thoughts on All-Star Weekend, Mitch's New Tiers

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 06:35:00 GMT

Adam and Mitch start the episode by discussing their thoughts on another underwhelming All-Star Weekend (1:20). The guys also give their thoughts on how to change the weekend. To wrap up another pod, Mitch gives his new tiers as the NBA launches into the final two months of the season (25:35).

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FBI Tries to Ruin Opening Week, Home Opener Reactions, Quick Thoughts Around the NBA

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 05:36:36 GMT

In this episode, Mitchell and Adam discuss the exciting start of the NBA season, touching on various themes such as gambling scandals affecting the league, the atmosphere of home openers, and the performances of different teams. They also delve into the impact of injuries on player performance and team success, the innovations in broadcasting that enhance viewer experience, and the resurgence of trading cards as a popular hobby. The conversation highlights the competitive spirit of the NBA and the joy of collecting sports memorabilia.

00:00 Introduction to NBA's Opening Week

02:07 Gambling Scandals in the NBA

11:57 Home Opener Experiences

22:28 Team Performances and Surprises

30:41 Offensive Struggles and Player Dynamics

33:25 Pistons' Shooting Struggles

35:27 Injury Concerns in the NBA

36:57 Intensity of Early Season Games

39:07 Broadcasting Quality in the NBA

41:48 NBA's New Broadcast Partners

46:54 The Evolution of Sports Card Collecting

Hot Takes and Cakes, Fun Wizards Team W/ Carl Baltimore

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 00:59:33 GMT

Aaron and Mitch bring on their Wizards savant, Carl Baltimore, to talk some first week hot takes—everything ranging from season win totals, major trade ideas, to a single player's impact to a team.

Adam's Sixth NBA Game, All Star Roster Selections, Beginning of Unrivaled

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 05:23:17 GMT

Adam is back and talking about going to his sixth NBA game (1:52). After discussing what the guys enjoy about the Grizzlies and the Spurs, Mitch and Adam provide their 12-man rosters for the All-Star Game (15:10). After examining both the East and West rosters, the guys go into their thoughts about the new women's basketball league, Unrivaled (41:18).

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Western Conference Contenders

Hooper's Almanac — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 04:28:15 GMT

Aaron and Mitch discuss the Western Conference Contenders or the "Bill Russell Class" for the upcoming season.

We are Fans of the In-Season Tournament

Hooper's Almanac — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 23:51:38 GMT

Aaron and Mitch are back and talking about the in-season tournament. They talk about what they like, what can be improved, and who they think will come out on top of each group.

New York Knicks Intro

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 05:07:00 GMT

Adam and Mitch introduce their last team of season 1, the New York Knicks. A team that has had a lot of early success in the biggest media market in America, but has hadn't sustained success since Patrick Ewing's departure. They discuss their thoughts on the franchise (2:00), the games that define the franchise's history (10:03), and the final All Time Starting 5 of season 1 (25:38)

Indiana Pacers Game Breakdown

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 05:03:00 GMT

Adam and Mitch break down the three games that show off the 3 different phases of the Indiana Pacers Franchise. Here are the games:

- 1975 ABA Finals vs the Kentucky Colonels (3:52)

- 1994 Reggie vs the Knicks (27:05)

- 2013 Paul George vs Carmelo Anthony (57:19)

Anatomy of a Franchise Intro

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 05:38:00 GMT

This is the Anatomy of a Franchise, a new project and series by the Hooper's Almanac. This series will break down all 30 franchises and what games are most important to their history. This intro will give the structure of the podcast as this will be an off season project for the summer of 2024 and 2025.

All-Star Draft, Mitchell's Trade Ideas, Bullet Train Recap

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 04:49:07 GMT

Aaron and Mitch are back and talking about the All-Star Game. Right before the 3rd Round of Fan Vote is released, the guys draft their own All-Star teams (00:54). Mitchell then gives trade ideas to some possible contenders or playoff teams (46:58).

Celts Go Up 3-1, Knicks Injury Riddled, Nuggets Fight Back

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 14 May 2024 04:05:46 GMT

Aaron and Mitch are back together again as they break down the Celtics most recent win to go up 3-1 (1:09). They then break down the Knicks v Pacers series as it is back to even going into Game 5 (21:09). They then follow up on the Nuggets and Wolves series as it is also back to even (39:50). It's then the discussion of the Thunder v Mavericks series that they are recording in the middle of Game 4 (58:19) and talk about their least favorite referees from the playoffs.

New York Knicks Games Breakdown

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 05:11:00 GMT

Adam and Mitch round out the first season of the Anatomy of a Franchise with their final game breakdown.

- 1970 NBA Finals "Willis Reed Return Game" (6:52)

- 1984 1st Round "King vs Thomas" (25:50)

- 1993 ECF "The Charles Smith Game" (54:46)

Miami Heat Intro

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 05:43:00 GMT

Adam and Mitch make their way to South Beach and made "The Decision" to discuss the Miami Heat. A team that has had a short history, but some all-time talent and incredible success within the franchise's timeline. Below are the 3 games that will be broken down later this week:

- 1999 1st Round Game 5 vs. Knicks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Au8N9h7Z0x0

- 2006 NBA Finals Game 3 vs. Mavericks: https://www.nba.com/watch/video/game-3-dwyane-wade-scores-42-to-inspire-heats-impressive-comeback?plsrc=nba&collection=miami-heat-classics

- 2013 NBA Finals Game 6 vs. Spurs: https://www.nba.com/watch/video/game-6-ray-allens-shot-for-the-ages-clinches-all-time-classic?plsrc=nba&collection=miami-heat-classics

Wild Wizards + Top 10 Point Guards

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Hosts Aaron and Mitch break down the biggest surprise team in the league so far, the Washington Wizards. They also talk about the disappointments both the Hawks and Kings have been so far and how each team can be better. The guys then give their Top 10 Point Guards in the NBA right now. Some shocks, some forgetting, and some disagreements between the lists. Finally, they finish up with some Cereal and Brews as Aaron rants about people at the gym. Follow us @HoopersAlmanac on Twitter and here on Spotify for updates about the podcast and what to expect in the upcoming weeks.

Houston Rockets Intro

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 05:23:00 GMT

Adam and Mitch head down South and discuss the Houston Rockets. A franchise that has had some incredible talent, has won 2 NBA Finals, and yet a franchise that doesn't feel like it's hit their full potential at some points. Below are the games to watch for the game breakdown episode on Friday:

- 1986 WCF Game 5 vs Lakers: https://www.nba.com/watch/video/1986-west-finals-game-5-rockets-vs-lakers

- 1995 WCF Game 2 vs Spurs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rp74VqwNuqc

- 2018 WCF Game 7 vs. Warriors:

https://www.nba.com/game/gsw-vs-hou-0041700317?watchCondensedGame

Warriors are the Champs, Mitchell's Celtics Rant, Aaron's Playoff Rankings

Hooper's Almanac — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 03:54:21 GMT

Aaron and Mitch wrap up their thoughts on the NBA Finals (1:09). Discussing everything from Steph's All-Time Ranking to what the Celtics need to do next year. Aaron then gives us his series rankings of the 2022 NBA Playoffs (30:00). Finally the boys finish off with a little Cereal & Brews.

Washington Wizards Game Breakdown

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 05:11:00 GMT

Adam and Mitch bring on the DC native, Carl Baltimore to talk about 3 games that define the Washington Wizards history.

- Their lone NBA Finals in 1978 vs Seattle

- The "Damon Jones Shot" Game in 2006

- Wall's game winner in 2017 EC Semis vs Boston

Kyrie's Back Home, Part 3 of Fringe Contenders

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 09:00:00 GMT

Aaron and Mitch discuss Kryie being able to play home games again and it’s impact on the Brooklyn Nets’ title chances (1:09). They also breakdown the last of the fringe contenders of both the Eastern (10:34) and Western Conference (35:17). The also talk about the impact certain injuries and returns of players from injury will have on teams down the stretch (1:08:12), this is pre Rob Williams torn Meniscus and Mitch's broken heart over it. They finish of the episode with some Cereal & Brews (1:19:39) about March Madness, Aaron's trips West, and Mitch's new apartment.

Nuggets are Champs, Aaron Check-in, Futures for Denver and Miami with Evan Soell

Hooper's Almanac — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 04:00:20 GMT

Aaron and Mitch bring on Evan to talk about the new NBA Champs, the Denver Nuggets. They also discuss their future as well as the Miami Heat

Nuggets and Heat Meet at the Top, Celtics Fan Therapy Session

Hooper's Almanac — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 04:09:16 GMT

Aaron and Mitch welcome on Nuggets fan David Rothchild to preview the finals. They wrap up the Eastern Conference Finals conversation and Aaron and David console Mitchell poorly. The trio then breaks down the Finals matchup and what the advantages are on each side.

Heat Reignited, Knicks Shocker, Denver vs Phoenix Preview with Adam Johnson

Hooper's Almanac — Mon, 01 May 2023 02:55:45 GMT

Aaron's turn to solo host as he brings back Adam Johnson to talk about the Bucks collapse against the Heat, the Knicks upset, and the preview of the Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns second-round series.

Say Something Nice About the Sixers, Eliminate Tanking Part 1, "The Last of Us" Review

Hooper's Almanac — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 04:57:42 GMT

Aaron and Mitch are back and talking about the Philadelphia 76ers (00:27). They discuss their recent hot streak, Embiid's MVP case, but also the playoff history of the Sixers. Aaron then comes on and discusses an idea of how to remove tanking from the league (25:02). Finally, the boys review "The Last of Us" and their week ahead on Cereal & Brews (46:00).

Fun All-NBA Teams with Adam Johnson

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 06:49:22 GMT

Mitchell hosts alone for the first time, but he brings on Adam Johnson to talk about some fun All-NBA Teams. They go through the guys that are always in trade talks, "Good Stats Bad Team", and Bench Bucket Getters.

Aaron's Top 50 Current NBA Players, Draymond's "Apology"

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 04:27:07 GMT

Aaron and Mitch start the episode by discussing the Draymond Green and Jordan Poole scuffle (1:14). They then get into the different tiers of Aaron's Top 50 (9:33).

2025 Finals Almanac

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 12:38:26 GMT

Adam and Mitch give you their preview of the 2025 NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. the Indiana Pacers.

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2024-25 Over/Unders Draftapalooza with Evan Soell

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 04:39:57 GMT

Adam and Mitch bring on recurring guest and current host of "Entertainment Sports with Evan Soell", Evan Soell, to do their yearly over/under podcast for the upcoming season. They discuss the teams they're confident in, the ones they are not confident in, and the teams they think will be downright bad.

Picks 1-9 (8:40)

Picks 10-20 (44:23)

Picks 21-30 (1:24:14)

Milwaukee Bucks Games Breakdown

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:18:00 GMT

Adam Johnson and Mitchell Soell bring on Adam's brother, Austin Johnson, to talk about one of the more recent NBA Title winners, the Milwaukee Bucks. They break down 3 games, including one from their NBA Finals run in 2021.

- Jan 9 1972 "Breaking the Lakers Winning Streak" (5:24)

- 1986 ECSF Game 7 "Close Out Sixers" (28:13)

- 2021 NBA Finals Game 6 "Bucks win their first finals in 50 years" (55:06)

FUTURE OF THE HOOPER'S ALMANAC

Hooper's Almanac — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 06:15:00 GMT

Mitch and Aaron are on with a special guest to give some news about the podcast

Early Rookie Report Cards, Carl's Media Days, Unrivaled Updates with Carl Baltimore

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:11:12 GMT

Adam and Mitch bring on Carl Baltimore from the District of Buckets to cover a wide range of topics. They talk about this year's rookie class and the range of great talent that has come from it. They rant about some star point guards who are in possible trade rumors and question their roles within a true NBA team's ecosystem. They also discuss Carl's recent games that he's attended around the DMV area. They wrap up the pod talking about the upcoming Unrivaled year that kicks off at the beginning of 2026.

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How to Fix the NBA with Austin Johnson

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 00:00:40 GMT

Mitch plays host to both Johnson brothers as they pitch their ideas for how to fix the NBA. Everything from in-game rule changes, to restructuring the playoff format, to finding an alternative for the draft. We have it all on this long podcast.

Restructuring Playoff Format/Divisions (11:59)

In-Game Foul Calls (20:23)

Mitch's "Home Court Advantage" (1:13:30)

Removing the Draft (1:23:07)

An apology early on for Mitch's audio as it changes three times throughout the episode. He is as angry about this as you are the fan.

Suns are Ablaze, Re-Tiering the NBA Conferences, Holiday Stories

Hooper's Almanac — Sun, 08 Jan 2023 20:10:40 GMT

Aaron and Mitch are back after a brief hiatus for the holidays. They come back to talk about the situation in Phoenix (1:30). They talk about the team's status, deals that can be made, and what "New-Owner Syndrome" might do to this team. They then revisit their tiers from the beginning of the year and discuss where the teams stand in both the East (21:14) and the West (54:27). They finish the episode off with some Cereal & Brews (1:32:17) and some holiday catch up

Nuggets Rise Above the Suns, Celtics Fall to the Sixers, Dungeons and Dragons Review

Hooper's Almanac — Wed, 03 May 2023 03:37:49 GMT

Aaron and Mitch are back together to talk about both of their teams in the playoffs. Discussing the Celts Game 1 loss to the Sixers and the Nuggets series lead over the Phoenix Suns. They touch on the other two series as well. They finish the episode with their new catch-up segment "Brews and Reviews".

Houston Rockets Games Breakdown

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 05:09:00 GMT

Adam and Mitch breakdown the 3 Houston Rockets games the define their franchises history:

- Ralph Sampson's Crazy Game Winner vs the Lakers in 1986

- Hakeem vs the Admiral in 1995

- Harden's Rockets can't Make a 3 in Game 7 vs the Warriors in 2018

Donovan Mitchell Trade, Knicks Still Dumb

Hooper's Almanac — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 09:58:09 GMT

Aaron and Mitch return to talk about the continual offloading of the Utah Jazz. Donovan Mitchell is traded to the Cavaliers (1:15) and the Jazz race the Thunder for most draft picks. The Knicks also choose to resign RJ Barrett rather than trade for Mitchell (18:32). Then the guys finish the episode with some Cereal & Brews (33:12).

Memorial Day Comeback from Knicks, Thunder Control Wolves, MJ joining NBC, and Euroleague Wrap Up

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 27 May 2025 23:05:06 GMT

Adam and Mitch return to discuss each conference finals series. They start out West with the Thunder taking a 3-1 lead, eeking out a win against Minnesota (1:24). They move to the East to talk about how the Pacers blew Game 3 against the Knicks (17:07). They then move to the broadcast team of NBC that will be coming next season and the new member that has joined as a Special Contributor, Michael Jordan (34:25). They discuss his reasons for wanting to join NBC and also talk about the "toxic culture" of NBA fandom

Part 1: Eastern Conference Tier Preview

Hooper's Almanac — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 05:17:00 GMT

Adam and Mitch take one final break from the Anatomy of a Franchise to get you ready for the next NBA season:

Russell Tier (9:41)

McGrady Tier (14:31)

Pat & KAT Tier (21:21)

Kellogg Tier (31:06)

Los Angeles Lakers Games Breakdown

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 05:04:00 GMT

Adam and Mitch return for their usual part 2 where they break down 3 games in Lakers history:

- 1972 "West's First and Only Title" (8:45)

- 1987 "Magic's Junior Sky Hook" (33:58)

- 2000 "Kobe to Shaq beat the Blazers" (1:08:34)

Indiana Pacers Intro

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 05:07:00 GMT

Adam and Mitch travel 3 hours from St. Louis to Indiana to discuss the history of the Pacers. It was a team that was the dynasty of the ABA, but since joining the NBA the success hasn't followed them. We list off the games that mean the most to the Indiana Pacers franchise (10:57) and give our all-time starting 5 for the team (19:35).

Below are the 3 games they will be breaking down for the breakdown of the games:

- 1975 ABA Finals Game 5 vs Kentucky Colonels: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHX4tkfQNaA

- 1994 ECF Game 5 vs New York Knicks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09zsiI8jbu4

- 2013 ECSF Game 6 vs New York Knicks: https://www.nba.com/watch/video/2013-east-semis-game-6-pacers-vs-knicks

Lebrons 50k, Season Ending Injuries, Second Four Team Bucket

Hooper's Almanac — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 06:45:11 GMT

Adam and Mitch start the pod discussing Lebron's newest milestone, 50k total points (4:45). They move on to bringing up the injury news for Kyrie Irving and Joel Embiid and what that means for their respective teams (8:38). The guys dive into their bucket of four teams they are breaking down this week (17:13). They finish the episode discussing fast food so always on Mitchell and Adam's mind.

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Unrivaled's Success, Fourth Four Team Bucket

Hooper's Almanac — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 01:24:37 GMT

Adam and Mitch wrap up the Unrivaled season by talking about their final game and what we thought of the inaugural season (2:40). They then dive into their fourth 4 Team Bucket which includes the worst and the best in the NBA (13:49).

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Brooklyn Nets Intro

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 05:16:00 GMT

Adam and Mitch move back up to the Northeast and talk about the little brother in the state of New York, the Brooklyn Nets. A franchise that has had a few teams throughout its NBA history that were believed to be title favorites, but came up short. Otherwise, the franchise could be described as a dumpster fire. Below are the games that will be broken down for Part 2:

- 1976 ABA Finals Game 6 vs Denver Nuggets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHDQWDNKZns

- 2002 NBA Finals Game 3 vs Los Angeles Lakers: https://www.nba.com/watch/video/lakers-nets-2002-nba-finals-game-3

- 2021 EC Semis Game 7 vs Milwaukee Bucks: https://www.nba.com/game/mil-vs-bkn-0042000217?watchCondensedGame=true

What the Sixers Should Do

Hooper's Almanac — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 03:34:18 GMT

Aaron lets Mitch rant about what the Sixers should do with the rest of their season and what off season moves should be made.

Buyers Before the Trade Deadline

Hooper's Almanac — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 11:39:12 GMT

Aaron and Mitchell discuss some trade ideas for the teams that will be buying at the trade deadline.

Mid-Season Bets Check In, Award Races, 2001: A Space Odyssey Review

Hooper's Almanac — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 10:00:00 GMT

This week, the guys look back at their bets they made at the beginning of the season, and how bad Mitch has done in his over/unders (1:01). They then talk about their mid-season award winners for the major awards and who has the best odds (36:45). As always, they end the episode with some Cereal & Brews, which includes Aaron's bashing of 2001: A Space Odyssey and Mitchell's rewatch of the Marvel series (56:07). Follow us @HoopersAlmanac on Twitter and here on Spotify for updates about the podcast and what to expect in the upcoming weeks.

Suns Fiasco + The Future of the Bulls with Mike Carr

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Aaron and Mitch discuss the situation in Phoenix and how bad the Lakers have looked. The guys bring on their good friend, Bulls super-fan and officiating expert, Mike Carr. We talk about the current state of the Bulls, their flaws and their best case scenario for the season. We finish off the episode with another segment of Cereal and Brews. Follow us @HoopersAlmanac on Twitter and here on Spotify for updates about the podcast and what to expect in the upcoming weeks.

Orlando Magic Intro

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 05:02:00 GMT

Adam and Mitch are near Disney World in Orlando as they discuss the NBA franchise that has had TWO Supermen on their team, the Orlando Magic. They discuss which games mean the most to their history (14:19) and give an All-Time Starting 5 (20:47) and give you the games to watch before the Breakdown Pod later this week:

-1995 NBA Finals Game 1 vs Rockets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9LVp1jjAKc

- 2001 1st Round Game 3 vs Bucks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPUEA2laa8I

- 2009 ECF Game 6 vs Cavaliers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxkIJuVt3Ug

Mitch's Monologue: Dallas is Going to the Finals, What do the Wolves do with KAT?

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 31 May 2024 04:07:25 GMT

Mitch solo hosts the pod discussing Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals. Mavericks making back to their third NBA Finals in their franchise history. He also talks about the next steps for the Timberwolves this offseason too.

Dallas Mavericks Intro

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 05:02:00 GMT

Adam and Mitch continue their trip around the South. They move on to the next Texas team, the Dallas Mavericks. A team that is known for their two European stars and their one NBA Finals win.

- 1988 WCF Game 7 vs the Lakers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1WfCrSEJrQ

- 2011 NBA Finals Game 2 vs the Heat: https://www.nba.com/watch/video/game-2-dirk-nowitzki-inspires-improbable-fourth-quarter-comeback?plsrc=nba&collection=nba-finals-2011-2

- 2020 1st Round Game 4 vs the Clippers: https://www.nba.com/game/lac-vs-dal-0041900154?watchCondensedGame

Miami Heat Games Breakdown

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 05:07:00 GMT

Adam and Mitch are back and break down these 3 Miami Heat Games:

- 1999 8 Seed Knicks upset the 1 Seed Heat (4:32)

- 2003 NBA Finals Game 3 "Wade's Arrival" (43:00)

- 2013 NBA Finals Game 6 "Ray Allen's Double Bang" (1:08:37)

Chicago Bulls Game Breakdown

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 05:17:00 GMT

For Part 2 of the Bulls week, Adam and Mitch discuss the 3 historic Chicago Bulls games that they watched.

- 93 Finals vs the Suns "The GOAT"

- 96 Finals vs the Sonics "MJ's Peak"

- Rose game winner vs LeBron's Cavs in 2015

Atlanta Hawks Intro

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 05:01:00 GMT

This is first full episode of the Anatomy of a Franchise as we start with the Atlanta Hawks. Below are the games we will breakdown for Part 2 of the Hawks. 1988 Eastern Conference Semi's Game 7: https://www.nba.com/watch/video/1988-east-semis-game-7-celtics-vs-hawks-the-duel?plsrc=nba&collection=boston-celtics-classics 1996 Eastern Conference 1st Round Game 5: https://www.nba.com/watch/video/1996-east-1st-round-game-5-hawks-vs-pacers?plsrc=nba&collection=atlanta-hawks-classics 2014-15 Regular Season Game vs Cavaliers: https://www.nba.com/game/atl-vs-cle-0021400370?watchCondensedGame

Orlando Magic Games Breakdown

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 05:27:00 GMT

Adam and Mitch break down 2 fun games... 1 meh game that define the Orlando Magic franchise.

- Nick Anderson Collapse in the '95 Finals (2:21)

- T-Mac vs Ray Allen in 2001 (28:23)

- Howard's Magic take down LeBron and the Cavs in '09 (50:35)

New Orleans Pelicans Game Breakdown

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 05:18:00 GMT

Adam and Mitch bring on a special guest to discuss the 3 games for the New Orleans Pelicans:

- 2008 1st Round Game 5 "First Playoff Series Win" (04:26)

- 2018 1st Round "AD Destroys the Blazers" (30:49)

- 2022 Play-In Game "NOLA over the Clippers" (1:02:09)

Dallas Mavericks Games Breakdown

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 05:17:00 GMT

Adam and Mitch break down the three games for the Dallas Mavericks:

- 1988 WCF Game 7 vs Lakers

- 2011 Finals Game 2 "Dirk's Game Winner"

- 2020 Bubble Luka vs the Clippers

Celtics Dominate Game 1 of the Finals

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 05:04:49 GMT

Aaron and Mitch discuss how well the Celtics play against the Dallas Mavericks. Starting with Kristaps great first half (00:54). They also discuss the impact of the Celtics defense, Jaylen and Jayson's play on the Celtics end. They move over to the Mavericks side and discuss Luka's Finals debut (31:45). They also discuss Kyrie's struggles and what adjustments Dallas might make.

The Playoff Almanac, Regular Season Takeaways

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 02:34:35 GMT

Aaron and Mitch bring on Adam Johnson and Evan Soell to breakdown the playoff matchups and play-in games.

March Madness Flame Outs

Hooper's Almanac — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 02:57:16 GMT

Aaron and Mitch are back to discuss some of their favorite historical college players that didn't really pan out in the NBA.

Playoff Teams to be Scared of, Dune Part 2 Review

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 13:25:12 GMT

Aaron and Mitch are back together as they assess some of the teams that are in the play in or hovering around the play in (10:20). Teams that will be dangerous to the Celtics and Nuggets. They finish the pod with a review of Dune Part 2. (58:30)

Reignited Heat, Northwest Divisional Dominance

Hooper's Almanac — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 03:23:59 GMT

Aaron and Mitch discuss the Miami Heat's resurgence (00:53). Then, Mitch does his deep dive into the historical significance of the Northwest division's dominance this year (26:40).

Aaron's Monologue of Nuggets vs Celtics Round 2

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:00:13 GMT

Aaron solo pods this one talking about the Nuggets and Celtics matchup. He discusses the Jokic dominance, the Tatum disappearance, and what this potential Finals matchup has NBA fans excited about.

Clippers and Suns are Put on Trial

Hooper's Almanac — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 14:35:41 GMT

Aaron and Mitch discuss two teams in the West that they have been watching closely over the past few weeks, the Clippers and the Suns.

Finals Almanac, Luka's Chance for History, Can the Celtics Finally Win it?

Hooper's Almanac — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 04:23:05 GMT

Aaron and Mitch are back together and previewing the NBA Finals.

Memphis Grizzlies Intro

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 05:34:00 GMT

Grit n Grind is the name of the game for this franchise. Adam and Mitch introduce the history of the Memphis Grizzlies and discuss the 7 games that define their short history. Below are the games to watch for Part 2 on Friday:

- 2011 1st Round Game 1 vs Spurs: https://www.nba.com/watch/video/2011-west-1st-rd-game-1-grizzlies-vs-spurs?plsrc=nba&collection=memphis-grizzlies-classics

- 2013 WCSF Game 5 vs Thunder:

https://www.nba.com/games?date=2013-05-15

- 2022 1st Round vs Timberwolves:

https://www.nba.com/game/min-vs-mem-0042100155?watchCondensedGame

NBA Over/Unders Draftapalooza Pt. 1

Hooper's Almanac — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 19:37:52 GMT

Competitive West Pat&Kat and Kellogg Tiers, Do we like Mavs or Pelicans?

Hooper's Almanac — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 23:55:23 GMT

After a few weeks off recovering from bachelor parties and terrible Mizzou football losses, Aaron and Mitch are back and talking about the bottom half of the West. Which teams will be in the play-in and which teams will make it competitive as and which will just be bad.

Eastern Conference McGrady Tier, Smash or Pass Coaches Edition w/ Susana Caito and Madison Wisse

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 13:49:44 GMT

Aaron and Mitch discuss the Eastern Conference teams that should make the playoffs and avoid the play in games. They then bring on their girlfriends who have endured multiple NBA seasons with them and talk about the important things: Smash or Pass NBA Coaches Edition

Aaron's Top 50 Current NBA Players List for 2023

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 19:04:00 GMT

The boys are back with Aaron's Top 50 Players in the NBA as of right now.

Wemby Summer League Reactions, Best Young Cores in the NBA

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 18:00:38 GMT

Aaron and Mitchell are back together as the hosts talk about their surface-level Summer League reactions, the gift of high expectations for Wemby, and Pop's extension. They also discuss some of the best young cores in the NBA.

2022-23 Over/Unders Pod with Evan Soell

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 04:06:14 GMT

Aaron and Mitch are joined by Evan Soell this week to talk about their favorite Over/Under Team Total Wins starting with the Eastern Conference (00:54) and Western Conference (29:44). They then talk about what awards bets are their favorites as well (1:08:12). Aaron and Mitch then finish off the episode with some Cereal & Brews (1:21:02)

Portland Trail Blazers Game Breakdown

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 05:31:00 GMT

For part 2 of Trail Blazers week, Adam and Mitch bring on Austin Johnson, Adam's brother, to breakdown 3 historic games to the Portland franchise. The games are: - Blazers first title in 1977 v the Sixers (5:00) - Bulls v Blazers in 1992 Finals (37:04) - "The Dame Wave" game vs the Thunder in 2019 (1:05:08)

Celts Take Control in the Series

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 04:25:45 GMT

With Aaron in Europe, Mitch pulls out the big guns with Adam Johnson to discuss the Celtics winning Game 2 and go up 2-0.

Dallas Steals Game 1, Celtics Hold On, All-NBA Reactions

Hooper's Almanac — Thu, 23 May 2024 05:35:17 GMT

Aaron and Mitch are back and discuss the opening games of the Conference Finals. They start with Dallas defeating Minnesota (1:06), then theCeltics crazy win over the Pacers (29:41). They finish the pod reacting to the All-NBA team announcement (1:03:45).

Playoff Team Panic Buttons

Hooper's Almanac — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 04:24:34 GMT

Aaron and Mitch bring out the panic buttons for each team in the playoffs and rank who should be the least worried, to the teams who need to start looking for answers elsewhere.

Embiid's Back, Sixers v Thunder Recap, Talking Thunder with Evan Soell

Hooper's Almanac — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 13:37:38 GMT

Aaron and Mitch discuss the return of Joel Embiid to the Sixers lineup and his first game back against the Thunder (1:14). They then bring on their Thunder expert, Evan Soell, to talk about the rise of the team this year.

Cross-Off Teams, Who's the Team to Play in the First Round?

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 16:03:06 GMT

Aaron and Mitch are back and talk about the teams that have no chance to make the playoffs to start and their futures. They then move on to the teams they'd want to play in the first round in the first round,.

Time To Talk Timberwolves with Andrew Carlson

Hooper's Almanac — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 14:04:09 GMT

Aaron and Mitch bring on their Timberwolves expert and mentor Andrew Carlson to talk about the top team in the Western Conference. They go over the rise of Ant, the fourth transformation of KAT, the role players and what are their real expectations.

In-Season Tournament Recap and Bracket Play Preview with Adam Johnson

Hooper's Almanac — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 01:00:34 GMT

Aaron and Mitch bring back Adam Johnson to talk about the In-Season Tournament Bracket and they discuss how to improve the tournament in the future. They then make some predictions about who they think will win it all this week

Pat & KAT Tier and Kellogg Tier for the East, We Love the Magic

Hooper's Almanac — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 23:01:15 GMT

Aaron and Mitch are talking about the bottom half of the Eastern Conference.

Eastern Conference Contenders, Summer of Weddings Recap

Hooper's Almanac — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 01:37:39 GMT

Aaron and Mitch are back as they discuss the contenders or "Bill Russell Class" of the Eastern Conference. They finish off the episode recapping the 3 weddings they attended together.

Draft Day Recap, Trade Reactions, Mitch's Goodbye to Marcus Smart

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 03:23:07 GMT

Aaron and Mitch start the episode by reviewing the most recent trades I have gone down. They then debrief over the draft and give out some winners and losers.

In memory of Uncle Scott.

Best Playoff Rotations

Hooper's Almanac — Mon, 08 May 2023 04:13:39 GMT

Aaron and Mitch are back and talking about the second round and how important each rotation is to the remaining teams in the playoffs.

Draymond's WWE Audition Tape, Favorite Game 1's with Evan Soell

Hooper's Almanac — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 12:02:31 GMT

Aaron and Mitch welcome back Evan Soell to talk about the craziness of the Kings vs Warriors series, but also just recapping the other opening games of this playoffs.

Retroactive Trades Reflection

Hooper's Almanac — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 03:35:40 GMT

Aaron and Mitch look back at 4 big trades that have affected the landscape of the NBA Playoff Picture.

Aaron and Mitchell's Panic Rooms, SGA Fan Club, All-NBA Teams with Evan Soell

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 03:28:54 GMT

Aaron and Mitch go into their panic rooms for their respective teams (1:23). Aaron shares his frustrations about the Nuggets hockey substitutions and Mitch shares his view of the Celtics recent skid with Evan Soell. They also talk about the OKC Thunder (38:36), their surprise year, the rise of SGA, and where he stands among the NBA's top players in All-NBA.

Hooper's Almanac Intro

Hooper's Almanac — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 14:36:34 GMT

Hosts Aaron Carter and Mitchell Soell describe what the "Hooper's Almanac" is all about, what to look forward to, and how to find out more about the podcast. We hope you all enjoy.

Western Conference Tiers, Ime Udoka Situation, No More Office Pranks

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 04:15:10 GMT

Aaron and Mitch lead off the episode discussing the Celtics and the suspension of Ime Udoka (1:03). They then continue their tier rankings with the Western Conference this week (15:23). They finish the episode with Cereal & Brews (1:07:52).

Timberwolves Bounce Back, Jazz Even it Up, and Heat Take Control with "Game, Blouses"

Hooper's Almanac — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 05:13:01 GMT

Aaron and Mitch bring on Andrew Carlson and Carl Baltimore from "Game, Blouses" to talk about some of the contentious first round series (00:46). The guys stay on to talk about the Top 5 guys they'd all want to call their playoff games (56:10).

Are the Suns in Trouble, Grizzlies Beat Down, Celtics Steal Game 2

Hooper's Almanac — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 09:11:46 GMT

Aaron and Mitch continue their playoff coverage by talking about Game 2s of the first round for both the West (00:51) and the East (26:05). Everything from the Booker injury to the Embiid game winner.

Who Needs to Prove Themselves?

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 05 Apr 2022 12:41:36 GMT

Aaron and Mitch discuss what teams, players, and coaches have things to prove in this years playoffs. They then finish off the episode with some Cereal & Brews talking about the end of Mitchell's apartment search, Aaron's issues with public restrooms, and some top NBA draft prospects.

Timberwolves in Trouble, Kyle Kuzma Fan Club, What's going on in Indiana? With "Game, Blouses"

Hooper's Almanac — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 03:54:43 GMT

Hosts Aaron and Mitch bring on friends Andrew Carlson and Carl Baltimore to talk about their favorite teams. They start with Minnesota (5:12) and the situation with Gobert, Edwards, and KAT. They then discuss the Wizards, their current situation, and their perpetual mediocrity (23:35). They then discuss the surprise of the Eastern Conference, the Indiana Pacers (43:34). They trades they can make and how they should handle the rest of the season.

Hooper's Almanac Season 2 Intro

Hooper's Almanac — Mon, 05 Sep 2022 18:18:36 GMT

"We're back!" Hosts Aaron Carter and Mitchell Soell preview season 2 of the Hooper's Almanac. We are excited to bring back familiar guests, as well as bring on new people to the show. Enjoy this year's intro.

Mavericks Even It Up, Bucks Take Advantage of a Bad Tatum Game, a Wild Dream Time

Hooper's Almanac — Mon, 09 May 2022 19:38:17 GMT

Aaron and Mitch dive into how the Mavericks could be a dangerous title contender (00:54) as well as how the Warriors may have already won the series (20:05). They also get into how the Celtics might not be in as big of trouble (35:29) as well as if the 76ers are even worth talking about making it to the Eastern Conference Finals (54:16). Finally guys end it with a little Cereal & Brews as they discuss dreams and their love for Star Wars (1:12:56)

Game 1 Reviews with Evan Soell

Hooper's Almanac — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 15:58:32 GMT

Aaron and Mitch bring on Mitch's brother Evan to talk NBA Playoffs Game 1's. They also talk who they think the first round MVP will be as well.

The Hooper's Almanac 2021-22 Award Show, Play-In Games Preview

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 09:00:00 GMT

Aaron and Mitch talk about the playoff picture as it is forming in front of them. They discuss the matchups and start picking some first round series winners (00:59). The guys then go into their picks for this year's awards (51:15). Finally, they finish off with some Cereal & Brews (1:41:00) as they discuss Mitchell's crazy week, Aaron's weekend with his dad, and the saga of Mitchell's move out.

All Star Starters Announced, Top 10 Centers, Top 5 Coaches

Hooper's Almanac — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 10:00:00 GMT

After a week off, Mitch and Aaron are back to talk about All-Star Starter Voting (1:08). The guys then finish off their top 10s list with the big men and who you'd want to be coaching your team (18:26). They finish off the episode with some Cereal and Brews. Follow us @HoopersAlmanac on Twitter and here on Spotify for updates about the podcast and what to expect in the upcoming weeks.

Our All-Star Ballots, Mitchell's "First" Celtics Rant, Top 10 Power Forwards

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 10:00:00 GMT

This week the boys are back from Covid. They give their All-Star Ballots and who should be the starters (01:08). Mitch finally gives a Celtics rant that might not totally make sense (21:56). Then Aaron and Mitch share their top 10 Power Forwards in the league right now (32:50) and finish with some Cereal & Brews (1:06:20). Follow us @HoopersAlmanac on Twitter and here on Spotify for updates about the podcast and what to expect in the upcoming weeks.

Walton is out, Malice in the Palace Pt. 2, Thunder Buddies + Top 10 SGs with Evan Soell

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Luke Walton is finally shown the door in Sacramento; LeBron James returns and instantly causes drama; and the Thunder are exciting again. The guys welcome Evan Soell onto the podcast to discuss all that as well as share his way-too-early finals prediction and top-10 SGs in the NBA today. Follow us @HoopersAlmanac on Twitter and here on Spotify for updates about the podcast and what to expect in the upcoming weeks.

Part 1: Over/Under Special with Rob Volk

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 08:00:00 GMT

Aaron and Mitch bring on their first guest, betting guru, Rob Volk. The trio discuss the Eastern Conference’s projected win totals and share their thoughts on which teams will go over or under their total. Follow us @HoopersAlmanac on Twitter and here on Spotify for updates about the podcast and what to expect in the upcoming weeks.

2022 Western Conference Breakdown

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 09:00:00 GMT

After breaking down the East last week, Aaron and Mitchell talk about the other conference, the West. They reintroduce the different tiers for the Western Conference teams and a surprise team that Aaron and Mitch are both probably way too excited about. Also, stick around for some new outro music from a great friend, Isaac Jahns, and his band Greentop. Follow us @HoopersAlmanac on Twitter and here on Spotify for updates about the podcast and what to expect in the upcoming weeks.

West Contenders Injury Report, Sixers-Nets Review, NBA 75 Players in Today's NBA

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 10:00:00 GMT

Aaron and Mitch discuss the injury status of important players on Western Conference teams (00:40). They also share some thoughts on the Nets and 76ers trade after watching each team play some games (14:50). The guys go on to play a little "Can they play today?" with some NBA 75 players (42:45). They finish off the episode of course with Cereal & Brews (1:10:00). Follow us @HoopersAlmanac on Twitter and here on Spotify for updates about the podcast and what to expect in the upcoming weeks.

Steph Breaks the Record, Covid Still Sucks, and Kyrie is back?

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Aaron and Mitch discuss the momentous past week of basketball. Steph Curry broke the All-Time threes record, Covid outbreaks all around the league, and Kyrie returns only to be out again. The boys also talk about the blockbuster movie Spider-Man: No Way Home with no spoilers... yet.

Aaron and Mitch Went to NBA Games + Best and Worst Movies

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 10:00:00 GMT

The guys went to NBA games this past week and talk about their experiences and how live NBA matches up with the usual TV viewing. They also discuss the rise of the Milwaukee Bucks, who have crept back up in the Eastern Conference Standings. To finish off the podcast, Aaron and Mitch lay out their favorite movies, as well as those that belong below “50 feet of crap.” Follow us @HoopersAlmanac on Twitter and here on Spotify for updates about the podcast and what to expect in the upcoming weeks.

2022 Eastern Conference Breakdown + Cereal & Brews

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Aaron and Mitchell introduce you to the Eastern Conference. They share their thoughts on what teams will be contending for the title, fighting for the playoffs and those hoping for a spot in next year's draft lottery. They end the episode by catching up on each other's lives in their segment, "Cereal & Brews." Follow us @HoopersAlmanac on Twitter and follow us here on Spotify for updates about the podcast and what to expect in the upcoming weeks.

Cleveland Cavaliers Intro

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 20:35:15 GMT

Today, Adam and Mitch go to the Midwest and talk about a team synonymous with a kid from Akron, the Cleveland Cavaliers. A franchise that has had some fun teams and stretches throughout its history, but only one title to show for it.

Below are the games we will be watching for Friday:

- 1989 East 1st Round Game 5 vs the Bulls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpXQlktsoBg

- 2008 ECSF Game 7 vs the Celtics: https://www.nba.com/watch/video/cavaliers-celtics-2008-eastern-conference-semifinals-game-7-popcast

- 2016 NBA Finals Game 7 vs Warriors: https://www.nba.com/game/cle-vs-gsw-0041500407

Free Agency Craziness, Star Wars Recap with Johnson Brothers

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 21:26:34 GMT

Mitch brings on Adam and Austin Johnson to discuss the biggest signings and trades of the off-season so far. Starting with their Spurs landing Wemby, and doing a draft to go over the top 12 off-season moves so far. To finish the episode, the trio discusses Austin's recent adventure through a galaxy far far away and what his thoughts are on the franchise.

Milwaukee Bucks Intro

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 05:02:00 GMT

Adam and Mitch move to the "Cream City" of Wisconsin for the next team on the Anatomy of a Franchise, the Milwaukee Bucks. A team that has won 2 titles with half a century between their wins. A team that has a lot of Conference Finals appearances in its franchise history. Below are the three games we will watch for the games breakdown pod on Friday:

- Jan 9, 1972 Bucks end Lakers' winning streak: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J__Hnfnu8Fc

- 1986 Eastern Conference Semi-Finals Game 7 vs Sixers: https://www.nba.com/watch/video/1986-east-semis-game-7-bucks-vs-sixers

- 2021 NBA Finals Game 6 vs Suns: https://www.nba.com/game/phx-vs-mil-0042000406?watchCondensedGame=true

Phoenix Suns Intro

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 12:03:21 GMT

Adam and Mitch move to the desert and down south to talk about the Phoenix Suns. A team that has made runs to the Finals, but has never brought one home. A lot of talent has rolled through the city, but questions swirl about whether or not they have enough to be as good as the Nash-led 2000s teams. Below are the games to watch for the games breakdown on Friday:

- 1976 NBA Finals Game 5 vs Boston Celtics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8bCNaPj3BE

- 1993 NBA Finals Game 3 vs Chicago Bulls : https://www.nba.com/watch/video/1993-finals-game-3-suns-vs-bulls-in-3ot?plsrc=nba&collection=nba-id-1993-nba-finals-suns-vs-bulls

- 2005 WCSF Game 6 vs Dallas Mavericks: https://www.nba.com/watch/video/2005-west-semis-game-6-suns-vs-mavericks

Western Conference McGrady Tier, We love the Timberwolves, Mitch is Engaged!

Hooper's Almanac — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 03:03:48 GMT

Aaron and Mitch discuss the Western Conference Playoff Teams and how much they love the Timberwolves and their 6 seeds. They then get to go over their weekends and Mitch's weekend of engagement

Celts vs Nets + Part 1 of Fringe Western Conference Contenders with David Rothchild

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 10:00:00 GMT

Aaron and Mitch start the episode with talking about one of the greatest games of the season that happened early Sunday, Celtics vs Nets. (1:01). The guys then bring on fellow Nuggets fan, David Rothchild, to discuss the contender status of the Nuggets and his love for Nikola Jokic (26:00). The guys end the episode with some Cereal & Brews, which includes an apology to the betting fans of the podcast.

Grizzlies Chaos, "Dynamite Teams", Mitch's Boston Trip

Hooper's Almanac — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 03:36:49 GMT

We are back and discuss the craziness that surrounds the Memphis Grizzlies and Ja Morant (1:20). The guys then switch the conversation to the "Dynamite Teams" of the NBA who can ruin the title chances for some teams in the playoffs for the East (14:10) and West (27:29). Finally, Aaron and Mitch recap their weekends and the games they saw live this weekend on Cereal & Brews (52:50).

Memphis Grizzlies Game Breakdown

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 05:03:00 GMT

Adam and Mitch bring back Austin Johnson to go over the 3 important games we chose for the Memphis Grizzlies in part 2. The games are: - Grizzlies shock the Spurs in a 2011 series (5:01) - Memphis makes their only WCF in 2013 (31:35) - Crazy Game 6 vs Minnesota in 2022 (1:02:10)

Playoff Picture Predictions, Third Four Team Bucket

Hooper's Almanac — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 04:52:23 GMT

Adam and Mitch run through the current playoff picture and discuss the matchups they believe would be most enjoyable and which would be a rinse and repeat from years past (1:40). They then start digging into four more teams that they had watched this past week as Adam watched two of his play each other (9:53). Mitch then talks about his one play in team and his one contender (27:09).

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Thunder Rumbling Through the NBA, NBA Cup Preview, Mitch's Playoff Players with Evan Soell

Hooper's Almanac — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:39:36 GMT

Adam and Mitch bring on Evan Soell to discuss his OKC Thunder and how dominant they have looked to start the season. They also talk about the start of the NBA Cup Quarterfinals and the importance of the tournament. They wrap up by discussing Mitchell's list of "Playoff Players". Players that teams can count on to play in at least 15 minutes of playoff game.

San Antonio Spurs Intro

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:36:34 GMT

Adam and Mitch start their final week of the Anatomy of a Franchise project with Adam's hometown team, the San Antonio Spurs. A team that was synonymous with winning during the 2000's and 2010's, that is known for its history of big men that continues with Wemby joining the franchise.

Trade Deadline Deals with "Game, Blouses"

Hooper's Almanac — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 10:00:00 GMT

Aaron and Mitch have on the hosts of "Game, Blouses" Andrew Carlson and Carl Baltimore to talk about the NBA trade deadline. The guys go through deals for their own teams (00:50) and then ones for other teams around the NBA. Teams such as the Bulls, Suns, Nets, and Grizzlies (41:10). Aaron and Mitch finish off the episode with some Cereal & Brews (1:19:57). Follow us @HoopersAlmanac on Twitter and here on Spotify for updates about the podcast and what to expect in the upcoming weeks.

Teams we were right about, Jerseys and Courts Overload

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:53:17 GMT

Adam and Mitch return this week to talk about the teams they were right about in their season preview. Whether it was predicting a historic season or knowing that age might catch up to some teams. Then Adam goes into why there are too many jerseys in today's NBA or has oversaturation of courts and jerseys killed team fandom in the NBA.

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San Antonio Spurs Games Breakdown

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:02:22 GMT

For their final episode of the Anatomy of a Franchise project, Adam and Mitch bring on Austin Johnson to breakdown the 3 games they watched for the San Antonio Spurs

Thanks to all who listened throughout this project. This isn't the last of the fun off-season projects we will be doing going forward. This is just the jumping point for projects ahead.

Phoenix Suns Games Breakdown with Ryan Norwine

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 03:07:25 GMT

Adam and Mitch had to bring on a Norwine to talk Phoenix Suns. Not the one that was promised, but the one we got from Ryan Norwine. Here are the games they broke down:

-1976 NBA Finals Game 5 "Greatest Game Ever Played" (11:41)

- 1993 NBA Finals Game 3 "Barkley vs MJ" (32:16)

- 2005 WSCF Game 6 "Nash Suns take down the Mavs" (1:00:32)

Utah Jazz Games Breakdown

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 05:27:00 GMT

Adam and Mitch are back for Part 2 of the Utah Jazz week. They break down 3 different games in the 3 most important eras of the Utah Jazz franchise. Here are the games they breakdown:

- 1997 WCF Game 7 "Stockton wins the series at the buzzer" (05:05)

- 2007 West 1st Round "D-Will out duels T-Mac" (29:22)

- 2020 West 1st Round "Spida vs Murray Masterpiece" (48:18)

Utah Jazz Intro

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 05:48:00 GMT

Adam and Mitch go out to Mormon country and talk about the history of the Utah Jazz. Everything from their short time in New Orleans before moving further out west to Salt Lake City. through the nearly two-decade stretch of Stockton and Malone, to the late 2000s fun of Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer, to the 2010s of Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert teams. Below are the games we are watching for the games breakdown pod on Friday:

- 1997 Western Conference Finals Game 6 vs Rockets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWGyomc3umc

- 2007 Western Conference 1st Round vs Rockets: https://www.nba.com/watch/video/2007-west-1st-rd-game-7-jazz-vs-rockets

- 2020 1st Round Bubble vs Nuggets: https://www.nba.com/game/den-vs-uta-0041900164

Season 1 Finale, Mitch's Top 25 NBA Players of All Time

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 03:45:30 GMT

The guys finish their first season of the Hooper's Almanac in a wild fashion. They start the episode with some current NBA news pertaining to Donavon Mitchell and the Utah Jazz (1:07). They then move into Mitchell's Top 25 players of all time starting with 1-13 (14:05) and 14-25 (56:18). They then finish the episode with some Cereal & Brews about their movies of July (1:37:22).

Thunder Win it all, Haliburton Goes Down, Kevin Durant is a Houston Rocket with Evan Soell

Hooper's Almanac — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 11:33:17 GMT

Adam and Mitch bring on their Thunder fan and now champion, Evan Soell, to discuss how it feels to be a new NBA Champ (1:30). They also dig into the Haliburton injury and what it means for Pacers fans. They also discuss whether this truly is a great NBA Finals. Adam and Mitch wrap up the podcast talking about the Kevin Durant trade to Houston (40:26).

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Best Christmas Day Games of the 21st Century

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 04:29:54 GMT

Merry Christmas NBA Nerds. Adam and Mitch discuss their

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Light National Championship Recap, Final 4 Team Bucket

Hooper's Almanac — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 20:12:10 GMT

Adam and Mitch start the episode discussing the NCAA Men's National Championship (1:18). They then dive into their final four team bucket with 4 West Playoff Teams.

- Golden State Warriors (10:52)

- Minnesota Timberwolves (25:50)

- Houston Rockets (40:15)

- Oklahoma City Thunder (53:37)

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Post All-Star Teams to Watch

Hooper's Almanac — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 04:58:03 GMT

Aaron and Mitch are back and discuss the 4 teams that they are looking forward to watching more of after the All-Star Break.

Mitch's Second NBA Game, Trade Deadline Recap, a weekend of Unrivaled with Carl Baltimore

Hooper's Almanac — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 06:16:00 GMT

Adam and Mitch start the pod discussing Mitch's most recent appearance at an NBA game in Memphis (1:14). The hosts bring on Carl Baltimore with District of Buckets to discuss a recap of the NBA trade deadline (12:42). The guys wrap up talking about Carl's most recent trip to Miami and experiencing "Unrivaled" (48:34).

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Nuggets Make Their First Finals, Lakers are Dead, Will Celtics Make History?

Hooper's Almanac — Thu, 25 May 2023 12:29:52 GMT

Aaron and Mitch are back and they are talking a lot about the history of the NBA. They discuss what this Finals means to the Nuggets and what losing this round means to the Lakers and LeBron. Finally, they discuss the Eastern Conference Finals and the history of teams attempting to come back from down 0-3.

NBA's Mirage Teams

Hooper's Almanac — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 03:45:00 GMT

Aaron and Mitch discuss the teams that NBA Media say have a chance to win the title and exploit their flaws.

Eastern Conference Tiers, How Good are the Magic and Pistons?, and Aaron has a New Dog

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 03:58:30 GMT

Aaron and Mitch breakdown their tiers for the Eastern Conference. They go through the four tiers starting with the Russell and McGrady class (1:14) and then the Pat Bev and Kellogg Class (42:05). They then finish the episode with some Cereal & Brews (1:02:05).

Pop's Record + Part 2 of Fringe West Conference Contenders with Jack Pollard + "The Batman" Review

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 09:00:00 GMT

Aaron and Mitch lead the episode with a nod to Greg Popovich's historic career as he now holds the all-time wins record (00:54). The guys then bring on their good friend and Mavericks expert Jack Pollard to continue their series about possible contenders out of the Western Conference (16:39). The guys finish off the episode with some Cereal & Brews, which turns into a review of the hottest ticket in cinema "The Batman" (1:03:29).

NBA Finals Preview, X-Factors, and Obi-wan Kenobi Recap

Hooper's Almanac — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 05:04:28 GMT

Aaron and Mitch discuss the NBA Finals, the X-Factors from each, as well our predictions for the series itself (1:02). The guys then discuss their favorite movie series new show "Obi-Wan Kenobi" after the first two episodes (1:02:30).

NBA Finals Game 3 Recap, Draymond Intervention, Definition of Blowout, Flawed Championship Teams

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 03:28:10 GMT

Aaron and Mitch discuss the first three games of the Finals (1:02). They talk about the Celtics' inconsistent play, Draymond's impact (good and bad), both teams' flaws, and where they'd rank on the teams since 2000.

Trade Deadline Winners and Losers

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 10:00:00 GMT

Aaron and Mitch discuss the Trade Deadline and the winners and losers of the major trades. Everything from the Nets-Sixers trade to the 4-team trade that sent Ibaka to the Bucks. Follow us @HoopersAlmanac on Twitter and here on Spotify for updates about the podcast and what to expect in the upcoming weeks.

Lakers are For Real, "Number 1 Options"

Hooper's Almanac — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 05:22:25 GMT

Aaron and Mitch recap the In-Season Tournament Championship and Lakers championship-level roster. They also discuss Halibruton's rise to stardom and figure out how many "Number 1 Guys" are in the league that can lead teams to win a Finals

NBA Free Agency Frenzy, Bucks Bold Moves, Denver's Back Contending, WNBA Expansion

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:18:28 GMT

Adam Johnson and Mitchell Soell are back together again to talk about the craziness of the off-season signings and trades. They start in Milwaukee with the Turner signing and Lillard being waived (2:55). They then move to the mountains in Denver, where the Nuggets are back to being a contender with their offseason moves (10:27). They then dive into other teams like Houston, LA Lakers, and some Eastern Conference teams (19:42). They wrap up the episode talking about the WNBA's expansion (45:58) and what it means for the league. Are they growing too big, too fast?

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Mitch’s Month One Overreactions & NBA Cup Thoughts

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 05:27:09 GMT

Mitchell comes to Adam with his overreactions from the first month of the NBA season (1:25). Everything from thoughts on Joel Embiid, JJ Redick, Cade Cunningham, and others. Adam and Mitch then discuss the NBA Cup (44:23).

Draft Day Reactions, Bridges Trade Thoughts, Aaron's Rankings of Italian Cities

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 03:28:52 GMT

Aaron is back with Mitch before he leaves the country again. They start by talking about the draft and which teams we liked the picks that they made and the ones that disappointed us (1:21). They breakdown the big trade for the Knicks acquiring Mikal Bridges (54:52). Finally, Aaron breaks down his favorite cities from his Italy trip (1:09:10)

Hot Cakes and Takes/Injury Issued Teams/ Aaron's League Pass Issues

Hooper's Almanac — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 04:25:05 GMT

This week, Aaron and Mitch discuss hot takes after the first week of NBA action (1:12). Aaron goes on to list off his teams that could make it through injuries and teams that could crumble with one broken finger (53:10). The guys finish the episode with some Cereal & Brews in which Aaron shares his issues with NBA League Pass and Mitch shares his conquering of getting a PS5

Denver Nuggets intro

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:29:00 GMT

We move out to the Rocky Mountains for the Denver Nuggets. The guys discuss one of the most fun 80s teams not to win it all, a historic 8-seed in the 90's, the Melo-led teams of the 2000s, and the great Serbian Nikola Jokic and their title in 2023. Below are the games to watch for Friday:

- 1985 WCF Game 2 vs Lakers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iS7Oltef9O0

- 1994 1st Rnd Game 5 vs Sonics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Foa6L6nhyQ

- 2009 WCF Game 4 vs Lakers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiUlKaRWO4o

Toronto Raptors Games Breakdown

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 12:56:11 GMT

Adam and Mitch are back for part of Toronto Raptors week. They break down the three games they discussed earlier this week:

Regular Season 1996 vs Bulls "Beating the Historic Bulls Team"

2001 1st Rnd Game 5 "First Playoff Series win in franchise history"

2019 ECSF Game 7 "The Bounce"

Toronto Raptors Intro

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 03:33:18 GMT

Adam and Mitch take a trip up to the great white North to visit the only Canadian team left in the NBA, the Toronto Raptors. From Vincanity to the Collapses of the 2010s to their lone title in 2019, the Raptors have done so much for one of the newest additions to the NBA landscape. Below are the 3 games we watch for the games breakdown later this week:

- 3/24/96 vs the Chicago Bulls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y16DjNB3vKs

- 2001 1st Rnd Game 5 vs Knicks: https://www.nba.com/watch/video/2001-east-1st-rd-gm-5-raptors-come-of-age

- 2019 ECSFT Game 7 vs Sixers: https://www.nba.com/game/phi-vs-tor-0041800217

Bulls lead the East, Cavs and Grizzlies continue to surprise, and NYE killed us

Hooper's Almanac — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 14:00:00 GMT

Aaron and Mitch are recovering from their New Years Eve weekend by talking about some basketball. Whether it is the surging Chicago Bulls or the surprising Cleveland Cavaliers and Memphis Grizzlies, there's lots to talk about (01:44). Finally the guys recap their weekend in Cereal & Brews. Follow us @HoopersAlmanac on Twitter and here on Spotify for updates about the podcast and what to expect in the upcoming weeks.

Thunder dismantle Nuggets, Conference Finals Set, WNBA Opening Weekend with Evan Soell

Hooper's Almanac — Mon, 19 May 2025 12:18:52 GMT

Adam and Mitch bring on a happy Thunder fan and podcaster, Evan Soell. They kick it off talking about the Game 7 beatdown that the Thunder gave the Nuggets (1:20). They then dive into a little Western Conference Preview vs the Timberwolves (20:05), before moving to the East and disscussing the Eastern Conference Finals (30:43). The wrap up the podcast talking about two other basketball leagues. The WNBA tipped off and the EuroLeague is coming to a close ( 1:02:07).

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Draft Day Recap, Aaron's Draft Grades

Hooper's Almanac — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 05:10:46 GMT

Aaron and Mitch breakdown draft day. From the craziness of the Top 3 picks (0:53), to Aaron's draft grades for each lottery team (23:04) to every other team in the draft (1:17:01). The episode ends with a quick Cereal & Brews (2:01:58).

Fun All NBA Teams and Houston's Lift Off with Stephen Consoli

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 05:07:45 GMT

Adam and Mitch bring on one of their Houston experts, Stephen Consoli to discuss the hot start to their season (0:55). Then they dive into the favorite segments of the season, fun all NBA teams:

All Pyscho Team (20:53)

All Bench Team (26:11)

All IR Team (29:46)

All Silent Killer Team (35:43)

All Under .500 Team (41:58)

Injuries Hurting the NBA, Cavaliers Stay Undefeated, Warriors Depth

Hooper's Almanac — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:49:25 GMT

Adam and Mitch are staying positive for November. They start the podcast by discussing the various injuries that have started the season (1:46). Adam talks about his most recent Spurs game experience (12:56). Then Mitch presents some questions to Adam about the Cavaliers, Warriors, and other teams they have enjoyed starting the year (22:39).

What We Love About the NBA

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 03:58:32 GMT

Adam and Mitch are back and talking about the things they love about the NBA. Whether it's certain players, certain aspects of the sport, recent history, anything, and everything is a free game in this. The guys decided to be positive and uplifting about the sport they love before diving into the specifics and the things they would change.

Atlanta Hawks Game Breakdown

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 05:00:00 GMT

On this episode, Adam and Mitch bring on Hooper's Almanac Co-Host Aaron Carter to breakdown the 3 games selected for the Atlanta Hawks. The three game are: - Bird v Wilkins (06:45) - A 90's Playoff Battle vs the Pacers (45:30) - A great regular season Hawks team vs the Cavaliers in 2014. (1:13:39)

Wolves Knock Off Nuggets, Pacers Dismantle the Knicks, Conference Finals Preview with Andrew Carlson

Hooper's Almanac — Mon, 20 May 2024 05:45:15 GMT

Aaron and Mitch bring back Andrew Carlson to talk about the Wolves winning Game 7 against the Nuggets (1:08). They discuss the Conference Finals matchup against the Mavericks and their advantages in the series. Then Aaron and Mitch discuss the Eastern Conference Matchup of Celtics v Pacers (45:56).

Nets Turmoil, Contending Cavs, Underestimated Jazz, Worried for Warrior with Evan Soell

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 04:31:59 GMT

Aaron and Mitch bring back Evan Soell to discuss four teams making headlines in the NBA. They start with the Nets (1:28), the Kyrie situation, and the possible hiring of Ime Udoka. They then talk about the Cavs and where they rank in the powerhouses of the East (29:10). The trio finishes the pod discussing the situations in both Utah and Golden State (45:58)

Are the Jazz good? Plus, Fun All-NBA Teams

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 09:05:00 GMT

Aaron and Mitch are together in-person to discuss the best in the NBA right now and their playoff potential. The guys also get into some fun “All-NBA” teams that are different than the ones in the record books. Finally, they finish off with some Cereal & Brews. Follow us @HoopersAlmanac on Twitter and here on Spotify for updates about the podcast and what to expect in the upcoming weeks.

Adam Returns, Rockets Hold off Cavs, Injuries Take Over Again, Adam's Euro Trip

Hooper's Almanac — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:12:24 GMT

Adam is back in America and Mitch couldn't be happier to have his co-host back. They start the pod by talking about the Cavs-Rockets game, everything from the Rockets defense to the Cavs' lack of scoring options. This leads to a discussion about the wave of injuries that have hit the NBA over the past few weeks. They talk about Mitch seeing Wemby and end with Adam's Eurotrip.

Witnessing Wemby, Nico's Fired, and Mitch's Surprising Stars

Hooper's Almanac — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 03:45:50 GMT

Mitch is running the show on his own this week. He starts the pod discussing his most recent experience at the United Center with his wife watching Wemby take on the Bulls. He then talks about the firing of Nico Harrison from the Dallas Mavericks and what's next for Dallas. He wraps up the episode talking about 5 stars that have surprised him in how well they are playing to start this new season.

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Mitch's Biggest Surprises and Disappointments, Keeping up with Warriors with Cole Stoecklein

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 04:04:36 GMT

Mitch opens the pod with a monologue about his biggest surprises and disappointments at the start of the season. He then brings on Warriors expert Cole Stoecklein to talk about the start of the Warriors season. Covering everything from Kuminga, the Jimmy Butler experience, and possible closing of Curry, Kerr, and Draymond.

2025-26 NBA Season Almanac

Hooper's Almanac — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 05:43:00 GMT

Adam and Mitch are back with the regular scheduled programming and previewing the entire NBA. They do over/under win totals for each team and tier each conference as they have done each season. Get ready for the NBA season with this long NBA season preview.

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Minnesota Timberwolves Games Breakdown

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 05:03:00 GMT

Adam and Mitch wrap up Wolves week with the games breakdown.

- 2004 WCSF Game 7 "KG's Masterpiece" (05:40)

- 2018 Game 82 vs Nuggets (22:16)

- 2022 1st Round Game 4 "KAT's Best IQ Game"

Suns Choke Their Shot, Celtics Prove Themselves, Conference Finals Preview with Evan Soell

Hooper's Almanac — Mon, 16 May 2022 08:51:05 GMT

Aaron and Mitchell bring back Evan Soell to talk about the Conference Finals They start with talking about the Celtics Game 7 win over the Bucks (00:50) and how essential role players will be for the Eastern Conference Finals. The guys then discuss the Phoenix situation (34:15) and how they choked away the series against the Mavericks. They finish the episode with some Cereal & Brews (1:15:25).

How Good are These Warriors With Cole Stoecklein + First Week Overreactions

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Aaron and Mitch share their overreactions following week one of the NBA season. Aaron's Nuggets are riding high while the Celtics are truly causing Mitch mental and emotional pain. Cole Stoecklein — a self aware, bandwagon Warriors fan — comes on to discuss the current state of the Warriors and share his thoughts on Jordan Poole’s potential. Finally, the boys wrap it up with another Cereal & Brews, as they look forward to seeing one another for the Halloween weekend. Follow us @HoopersAlmanac on Twitter and here on Spotify for updates about the podcast and what to expect in the upcoming weeks.

Part 2: NBA Star Approval Ratings

Hooper's Almanac — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 11:27:56 GMT

Part 2 of our Free Agency episode. Aaron and Mitch break down the approval ratings of some of the stars in today's NBA.

Fox Traded to the Spurs, Luka-AD Trade Cleanup, Introducing the Newest Hooper's Almanac Teammate

Hooper's Almanac — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 14:38:00 GMT

Adam and Mitch start the podcast by discussing the newest San Antonio Spur, De'Aaron Fox (1:24). They break down the full details of the trade including the Spurs, Kings, and Bulls. The guys then do a little cleanup of the Luka-Anthony Davis trade (17:54). To wrap up the podcast, the newest member of the HA family joins Adam and Mitch, Bridget Grojean (32:06). She discusses her involvement with the podcast and the new website that is now LIVE!

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Mid-Finals Checkin, Ted Lasso Final Review

Hooper's Almanac — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 04:38:24 GMT

Aaron and Mitch are back after a crazy week of work to discuss the first 4 games of the NBA Finals. They go over the dominance of Jokic and where his duo with Murray rank amongst the best in the NBA currently and in recent champions. They finish the episode with some Brews & Reviews and discussing "Ted Lasso" and the series finale.

Part 2: Over/Under Special with Rob Volk + Cereal & Brews

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Part 2 of the Over/Under extravaganza goes into the Western Conference along with some best futures bets provided by the hosts and the betting wizard himself, Rob Volk. After all the betting talk, Aaron and Mitch give the people what they want and bring back Cereal and Brews. Aaron is recovering from a wisdom tooth removal while Mitch prepares for his first week of his full-time job. Follow us @HoopersAlmanac on Twitter and here on Spotify for updates about the podcast and what to expect in the upcoming weeks.

Cleveland Cavaliers Game Breakdown

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 12:34:08 GMT

Adam and Mitch break down one of the better trios of games they've watched for a team during this project. The Cavaliers have been on both sides of some of the craziest games in NBA history.

- 1989 1st Round Game 5 vs Bulls "The Shot" (4:59)

- 2008 ECSF Game 7 vs Celtics "LeBron vs Pierce" (23:50)

- 2016 NBA Finals Game 7 vs Warriors "Cavs First Title"

The Morning After the Most Stunning Trade in NBA History with Evan Soell

Hooper's Almanac — Sun, 02 Feb 2025 18:13:50 GMT

Adam and Mitch bring on Evan Soell to discuss the crazy late night trade. Luka Doncic is now a Laker, Anthony Davis is a Maverick, and all of the NBA is confused

New Orleans Pelicans Intro

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 05:04:00 GMT

Adam and Mitch are back in the South to discuss the NBA team in the Bayou, the New Orleans Pelicans. A team with a history that is murky and hard to follow. They provide the list of games that define this team (7:34) and their All-Time Starting 5 for the Pelicans (12:37). Below are the games to watch before the games breakdown pod:

- 2008 1st Round Game 5 vs. Mavericks: https://www.nba.com/watch/video/2008-west-1st-rd-game-5-hornets-vs-mavs?plsrc=nba&collection=new-orleans-pelicans-classic-games

- 2018 1st Rounds Game 4 vs Trail Blazers: https://www.nba.com/watch/video/2018-west-1st-rd-game-4-pelicans-vs-blazers?plsrc=nba&collection=new-orleans-pelicans-classic-games

- 2022 Play-In Game vs Clippers: https://www.nba.com/watch/video/2018-west-1st-rd-game-4-pelicans-vs-blazers?plsrc=nba&collection=new-orleans-pelicans-classic-games

Portland Trail Blazers Intro

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 05:20:00 GMT

This is the intro for the team up in the great Northwest, the Portland Trail Blazers. This episode was recorded about a month before the passing of Bill Walton, so Mitchell starts us with an note about that at the beginning of the episode. Below listed are the games that will be discussed in Part 2 later this week for you to watch. 1977 NBA Finals Game 6: https://www.nba.com/watch/video/1977-finals-game-6-blazers-vs-sixers?plsrc=nba&collection=portland-trail-blazers-classic-games 1992 NBA Finals Game 4: https://www.nba.com/watch/video/1992-finals-gm-4-kersey-leads-blazer-burst?plsrc=nba&collection=nba-id-1992-nba-finals-blazers-vs-bulls 2019 NBA Playoffs 1st Rnd Game 5: https://www.nba.com/watch/video/2019-west-1st-rd-game-5-blazers-vs-thunder?plsrc=nba&collection=portland-trail-blazers-classic-games

Boston Celtics Intro

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 05:12:00 GMT

Adam and Mitch move to the Northeast for Mitch's favorite team, the Boston Celtics. The franchise with the most NBA titles, some of the game's biggest names, and a crazy amount of rivalries throughout its history. Below are the three games we will be watching for Friday's games breakdown.

- 1969 NBA Finals Game 7 vs Lakers

- 1986 ECSF Game 5 vs Hawks

- 2008 NBA Finals Game 4 vs Lakers

Surprising/Disappointing/League Pass Draft with Adam and Austin Johnson

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 04:07:57 GMT

This week, Aaron and Mitch bring on basketball encyclopedia brother duo Adam and Austin Johnson to discuss some storylines going into the season. They draft teams and players that they think will surprise people, disappoint them, and the ones they will flock to league pass for. We hope you enjoy this week's episode.

Boston Celtics Games Breakdown

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 13:28:08 GMT

Adam and Mitch finish the Boston Celtics week with their game's breakdown.

- 1969 NBA Finals vs Lakers Game 7 "Russell's Final Game"

- 1986 ECSF vs Hawks Game 5 "Best Quarter of Basketball"

- 2008 NBA Finals vs Lakers Game 4 "Crazy Comeback against Lakers"

Detroit Pistons Games Breakdown

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 05:05:00 GMT

Adam and Mitch wrap up Pistons week with the game's breakdown.

- 1988 NBA Finals Game 6 "Thomas Bum Ankle" (04:37)

- 1997 1st Round vs Hawks "Hill's best Pistons Team" (25:18)

- 2004 ECF vs Pacers "Tayshaun Prince Block" (44:21)

Oklahoma City Thunder/Seattle Sonics Games Breakdown with Evan Soell

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 11:51:34 GMT

Adam and Mitch bring on Mitchell's brother, Evan, who is a massive OKC Thunder fan. They break down the history of the Thunder through Evan's eyes, and they dive into 3 games that have been incredibly important to the franchise's history

Historic Comparisons, Mitch's First NBA Game this Season, Adam's Euro League Minute(s)

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 13:39:31 GMT

Adam and Mitch are back. They first discuss Mitch's appearance at the Celtics vs Bulls NBA Cup game on Friday (1:35). They then give their comparisons to current-day NBA teams using historic NBA teams (12:52). Then to wrap it up Adam gives us a brief overview of the Euro League and its importance to the basketball world (52:48).

Drunk Deadline Day

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 04:38:39 GMT

Aaron and Mitch discuss the craziness of the trade deadline.

Bucks Steal Game 1, Warriors Hold On, Round 2 Preview with Evan Soell

Hooper's Almanac — Mon, 02 May 2022 09:03:34 GMT

Aaron and MItch bring back Evan Soell to discuss the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals (00:49) and Boston losing Game 1 and how the Heat will bully the Sixers. They also get into the Western Conference (22:35) and how Dallas could be an issue to Phoenix. Aaron and Mitch finish the episode with a little Cereal & Brews (1:05:09) and discuss the rec sports they are both taking part in.

Conference Finals Games 1 & 2 Recaps, Mitchell Soell Apology Session

Hooper's Almanac — Mon, 23 May 2022 03:33:56 GMT

Mitch and Aaron discuss the first two games of both series of the Conference Finals (1:01) and how Golden State has control and we are not worried about the Celtics yet. Then Mitchell has some apologies to make to the NBA family (50:54). The guys then finish it off with a bit of Cereal & Brews (1:11:33).

Mitchell's Mistakes, Draymond's UFC Audition

Hooper's Almanac — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 14:17:05 GMT

Aaron and Mitch are back and discussing the fight that broke out in Wolves vs Warriors. The suspensions and fines that were handed out and how this adds to the lore of Draymond Green. They finish the episode with Mitch admitting where he was wrong, and trying to find fault in his theories.

Charlotte Hornets Game Breakdown

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:03:16 GMT

Adam and Mitch wrap up Hornets week, breaking down three games that have defined their team's history.

- '93 1st Round G4 vs Celtics "Zo game winner" (3:15)

- '98 1st Round G4 vs Hawks "Anthony Mason and Glen Rice lead the Hornets" (21:27)

- 2016 1st Round G4 v Heat "Fun Hornets vs Wade's Heat" (38:19)

Denver Nuggets Game Breakdown

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 23:34:29 GMT

Adam and Mitch wrap up Nuggets week breaking down three historical games that truly define this team's history.

- 1985 WCF Game 2 vs Lakers "Peak English Performance"

- 1994 1st Rnd Game 5 vs Sonics "8 seed over 1 Seed"

- 2009 WCF Game 4 vs Lakers "Billups and Melo take down Lakers"

Timberwolves Talk with Andrew Carlson

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 05:58:30 GMT

Mitch invites Andrew Carlson from SB Nation to discuss the beginning of the Timberwolves season. They cover everything from the KAT-Randle trade (2:54) to the current point guard situation (27:15). The conversation also includes the numerous great teams in the Western Conference (43:25). They conclude by talking about Cleveland's impressive year so far (56:32).

Sacramento Kings Game Breakdown

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 05:20:00 GMT

Adam and Mitch are back for part 2 of the Sacramento Kings. They breakdown these 3 historic games that breakdown the eras of the franchise:

- 1975 "Tiny Archibald Masterpiece" (6:11)

- 1981 "Underdog Kings Upset Suns" (24:33)

- 2002 "Kings Lose in Heartbreak to the Lakers" (41:30)

Sacramento Kings Intro

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 06:14:00 GMT

WE ARE BACK WITH SEASON 2! We start our second season of Anatomy of a Franchise out west in the capital of California. The Sacramento Kings and their years of mediocrity are put under the microscope by Adam and Mitch. Below are the list of games they watched for next episode:

- 1975 West Semis Game 2 vs Bulls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzP88vBu_bU

- 1981 West Semis Game 7 vs Suns: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLZbiY4j_2Q

2002 West Conference Finals Game 7 vs Lakers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkACZJn6dWM

Nuggets vs Wolves Juggernaut Preview with Andrew Carlson

Hooper's Almanac — Fri, 03 May 2024 13:48:43 GMT

Aaron is back, but no Mitchell this pod. He brings on our Twolves expert and newly married Andrew Carlson to discuss the Round 2 matchup that kicks off Saturday.

Hooper's Almanac are Back to Back Champions! The Celtics win Banner 18 with Evan Soell

Hooper's Almanac — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 05:29:54 GMT

With Aaron still in Europe, Mitch is back with his brother, Evan Soell, and they discuss the Celtics winning the 2023-24 title over the Mavericks.