Hoops Off

What Do We Do With a Boy Named Luka? NBA and W Trading Games

The trade deadline did not go gentle into that good night, instead it went bonkers and shocked everyone with one of the most blockbuster trades in NBA history. And the WNBA had some serious movements that have changed the landscape moving forward into the new season. But back to the NBA trade that shook the world... Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis. Liz and Karen break down the rumors, the potential and the follies of this trade. They also look at other impactful trades in the NBA, including Jimmy Butler's forced move from the Miami Heat to Karen's Golden State Warriors. And on the WNBA side of things, Both Karen and Liz discuss the winners and losers and pick their top 3 teams for next W season. Hoops come off once again as we want more merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NBA All-Stars (Still) Sucks

When did the NBA All-Stars start sucking and can Adam Silver save this unofficial mid-regular season break from further calamity. Liz and Karen break down the weekend event that put the Bay back on the map. Karen reports from the ground with an insider's look at the All Star parties, panels and activations. Her favorites include Hennessey, Wing Stop and Crocs! Liz gives her take from her VIP seat on her home sofa and wonders why the stadiums look so empty. Both give hard critiques as well as ways Adam Silver can save this hallmark of the NBA games. Adam pick up the phone! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Winners and Losers: Coming up on Hoops Off

Karen and Liz are headed your way with hot takes on All Stars, trades, and more. Get ready. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wrap Ups on Big Business for Women in Sports, NBA Predictions and All-Star Picks

Liz and Karen wrap up this season of Hoops Off with a look at the big business of women sports.Money Mama Karen gives us a deep dive into projected revenues and of women's sports--poised for generating billions--and the massive viewership growth over last season. Also: a critical look at the WNBA players getting brand deals. They also discuss the first official season of Unrivaled, and look at basketball clubs of this new women's sports league. On the NBA side of things, Liz and Karen make their Christmas Day predictions--including their own personal rivalry, The Los Angeles Lakers vs. The Golden State Warriors--as well as build out their 2025 NBA All-Star starters. Lastly, the holiday book club pick is announced!MENTIONSSparks hire Lynne Roberts as head coach:https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/los-angeles-sparks/lynne-roberts-new-los-angeles-sparks-head-coach-pebley-offense/ WNBA Players Are Getting Brand Deals, But Not Equally by Frankie De La Cretaz:https://www.complex.com/sports/a/frankie-de-la-cretaz/wnba-salaries-endorsements-brand-deals Unrivaled Basketball Clubs:https://www.unrivaled.basketball/clubs NBA Christmas Day Games:https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nba/nba-christmas-games-schedule-teams-how-to-watch NBA 2025 All-Stars:https://www.nba.com/warriors/2025-allstarHoliday Book Club Pick: There's Always This Year. On Basketball and Ascension by Hanif Abdurraqib:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/695817/theres-always-this-year-by-hanif-abdurraqib/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NBA's Greatest Heist?

This week, Liz and Karen want to share part of a wild true story, a story in which not all the main characters have been heard from before--until now. It's the story of how Seattle lost its NBA team. Listen to episode one of Sonic Boom: How Seattle Lost its Team, produced in partnership with The Ringer, and hosted by reporter and writer Jordan Ritter Conn. To hear the rest of the episodes, subscribe to the Luminary Channel on Apple podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sonic-boom-how-seattle-lost-its-team/id1567722424or directly on Luminary:http://luminary.link/sonics) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.