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Hoops With Book & Sheed

by Nick Bookout

We talk about basketball, mainly the NBA

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Episodes

  1. Episode 41: Hoops With Book and Sheed is back!

    After a multi-month hiatus, Hoops with Book and Sheed is back! And better than ever. Book asks Sheed how excited or panicked people should be about various players and teams (Celtics, Hornets, Warriors, Ben Simmons, Cade Cunningham, etc.), and shockingly he goes over 7 for a couple of them. Then…

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  2. Episode 40: Round 1 Preview

    In person podcast! We preview all of the first round playoff series. Enjoy!

  3. Episode 39: MVP, DPOY, 6th man, MIP

    End of season awards! Enjoy the pod

  4. Episode 38: Playoff Races

    On this episode we talk all things playoff seeding, and we talk in depth about many of the teams jockeying for position. We start with the West and then move to the East. It’s a great pod!

  5. Episode 37: March Madness Recap, MVP, Under 25, Masters talk

    We do a recap of March Madness and what it taught us about the NBA. Then we discuss the MVP race. After that, we talk about the highest potential players under 25. Finally we finish with a bit of Master chatter. Happy Friday!

  6. Episode 36: Trade Deadline Recap

    We’re back for a trade deadline special! Vooch to the Bulls, Gordon to the Nuggets, Oladipo to Miami, and much more! Thanks for listening, follow us on Twitter @HoopsWBAS

  7. Episode 35: Embiid, LaMelo, Zion, and the Spurs

    The title says it all! We discuss Joel Embiid’s dominance, LaMelo being incredibly fun, Point Zion and his wacky stats, and the surprise San Antonio Spurs. At the end I complain about the NBA a bit. Enjoy!

  8. Episode 34: All-Star Banter

    NBA All-Stars have been announced! What do we think of the rosters? Any snubs? Who would we pick if we were drafting teams? Listen to find out!

  9. Episode 33: 10 things with Sheed, The Trae Young All-Stars, Stats

    In today’s episode we start with Sheed telling us what he does and doesn’t like about what he has seen from teams and players recently. Then we do a segment where we create a team that would have the highest offensive net rating and the lowest defensive, and vice versa. Finally we finish up with...

  10. Episode 32: West Contenders, NFL Crossover

    Happy Super Bowl Sunday! On this podcast we’re discussing contenders in the Western Conference. We also talk about NBA players that would be great NFL players (spoiler alert, Lu Dort is featured). Enjoy the podcast! Thanks to Portvata for the sponsorship. Visit Portvata.com for all of your home...

  11. Episode 31: Eastern Conference Contenders

    We talk about the top ~6 teams in the East, who we think have a chance to compete for a title. Highlights include the Sixers hot start, the Bucks trying new stuff, the Nets great offense and bad defense, and whether the Heat can figure it out. This episode is sponsored by Porvata. Go to…

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  12. Episode 30: Natey Analytics talks Celtics, trades, insights

    We welcome @nateyanalytics back to the pod to discuss the Celtics start to the season, potential NBA trades, and what he has seen from the season so far with his cutting edge analysis. We end the podcast with NBA trivia. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter @HoopsWBAS

  13. Episode 29: Harden trade, Covid, Lakers, Hornets, and Blazers

    James Harden is a Brooklyn Net! We recorded an emergency segment on this trade. We then do a rundown of Covid in the NBA, followed by deep dives on the Lakers, Hornets, and Blazers seasons so far. We finish up with “a text from Sheed”. Enjoy the pod!

  14. Episode 28: Teams We Like, Sheed’s NBA Texts, Listener Q&A

    In today’s episode we discuss teams that we’re liking so far this year, texts that Sheed sends about the NBA, and some listener Q&A, including Rookie of the Year and JJ Redick. Follow us on Twitter @HoopsWBAS. Thanks for listening!

  15. Episode 27: Week 1 of NBA Action

    With a few games under our belt, we talk early risers (Magic, Hawks, Kings, Thunder), fallers (Raptors, Warriors), and teams that we can’t quite figure out (Sixers, Mavs, Pelicans). Then Book makes Sheed guess the leaders in statistical categories. Happy New Year!

  16. Episode 26: Opening Night!

    We hit on all of the big games from the first 2 nights of NBA action, including Nets/Warriors, Lakers/Clippers, Celtics/Bucks, and Mavs/Suns. Then we do a bit of around the league content, hitting on a few highlights from other games. We finish up with some quick hitters. Follow us on Twitter...

  17. Episode 25: Season Preview Pt 2

    We’re talking about players! #ThisLeague content to watch out for, 5 players we are each interested in, and 3 overrated players. Plus a special Covid Corner at the end of the pod where we debate when NBA players will get the vaccine. Thanks for listening!

  18. Episode 24: Season Preview Pt 1

    Part 1 of our 2 part season preview. We are talking teams! Over/under for each team, playoff predictions for each conference, and an NBA finals prediction. We finish off with some NBA geography trivia. Thanks for listening!

  19. Episode 23: NBA Rule Changes w/ Aidan

    Friend of the pod and returning guest Aidan joins to talk about a litany of rule changes to improve the NBA. We also do a quick discussion on the Mavs offseason moves. Thanks for listening!

  20. Episode 22: Westbrook for Wall, Lakers extensions, Detroit has a Big Baller

    We discuss the Russell Westbrook John Wall trade and what it means for each team. Then we talk about the Lakers extending LeBron and AD, and LeBron’s master plan for the future. Finally, we discuss Liangelo Ball signing with the Pistons.

  21. Episode 21: Free Agency Recap

    What a crazy week for the NBA! We talk a bit about the draft, and then dive into a detailed free agency recap. This includes Gordon Hayward’s decision to leave the Celtics, the Bucks and Lakers offseason moves, the Pistons #rebuild, and the Hawks adding vets. Then we jump around with some free...

  22. Episode 20: NBA Draft Preview

    The NBA draft is Wednesday! We talk high level draft storylines, do a top 10 mock, talk about some players that we expect to outperform expectations, and Sheed gets roughed up by some 1994 NBA draft trivia. Thanks for listening!

  23. Episode 19: NBA soccer teams, NBA restart, and more trivia. Featuring our good friend Tommy!

    First things first, RIP Tommy Heinsohn. We start the podcast with some quick chatter about the NBA restart, and Sheed explains the cap to us like smart 17 year olds. Then we draft soccer teams made up of NBA players - it’s good content! Finally, we close with more trivia.

  24. Episode 18: NBA Analytics with Nate Hollenberg, Celtics offseason, NBA Trivia showdown

    Oh boy do we have a treat for you! Harvard Classics legend and NBA analytics Czar Nate Hollenberg joins to discuss his award winning Harvard thesis focused on moving back the 3pt line. We then bat around a few analytics questions (how can we measure gravity?), do a Celtics offseason preview, and...

  25. Episode 17: Lakers are Champs, Double Double Trivia, the Pod’s Plan for the Offseason

    Lakers win! We talk about the end of the NBA finals, giving props to the Lakers, and talking about the Heat’s shortcomings. We do our normal quick hitters, including NBA Trivia. The pod ends with a discussion of where Hoops With Book and Sheed goes from here, which I think you’ll all like. Enjoy...

  26. Episode 16: Lakers Win Game 4, Debut of NBA Trivia

    We start this podcast recapping Game 4, where we talk about the contributions of the Lakers role players, and then spend some time criticizing the Heat. We finish with quick hitters, including a new segment: NBA Trivia. Enjoy the pod!

  27. EPISODE 15: EMERGENCY POD, Heat Win Game 3

    An emergency pod to discuss the Heat’s Game 3 victory on the back of Jimmy Buckets monster triple double. We have a series!

  28. Episode 14: Lakers Win Game 1 of Finals, Doc to the Sixers

    We start this podcast discussing Book’s ill timed vacation, quickly followed by a breakdown of Game 1 between the Lakers and Heat. Then we discuss Doc being hired by the Sixers. Thanks for listening, enjoy!

  29. Episode 13: Lakers and Heat take 3-1 leads, How Matt Became Sheed, Team Spain

    We start by discussing Games 3 and 4 of the WCF, where the Lakers have taken a 3-1 lead. Then we discuss the Tyler Herro leading the Heat to a Game 4 win. We finish off with Quick Hitters, including a discussion of how Matt got the nickname Sheed, and Team Spain. Enjoy! Apologies for the shaky...

  30. Episode 12: Lakers Up 2-0, Celtics Win Game 3, Team LatAm

    We start off talking about AD’s huge game winner over the Nuggets, to stretch the Lakers’ lead to 2-0. Then we discuss the Celtics Game 3, aided by the return of Gordon Hayward. We finish with Quick Hitters, including Team LatAm, perhaps our weakest yet. Thanks for listening!

  31. Episode 11: Heat Take 2-0 Lead, WCF Preview, Team Oceania

    We start this episode by discussing the Heat’s come from behind victory over the Celtics to take a 2-0 lead in the series. Then we do a preview of the Western Conference Finals between the Lakers and Celtics (don’t take Lebron James for granted!). We finish up with quick hitters, including some...

  32. Episode 10: Nuggets win Game 7, Heat steal Game 1 in OT, Caribbean team

    Episode 10! We kick off with a discussion of the Nuggets decisive Game 7 win over the Clippers, and talk a bit about what this means going forward for the Clippers. Then we discuss the competitive Game 1 between the Heat and Celtics, which ended with a Bam. Finally we finish off with quick…

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  33. Episode 9: Nuggets force Game 7, Heat/Celtics preview, 100 Years War

    We discuss the Nuggets come from behind wins against the Clippers to force Game 7, quickly talk about the Lakers ending the Rockets season, then do a deep preview of Heat Celtics. Finally, we finish up with quick hitters, and break down the 100 Years War team (France + UK). Please subscribe and...

  34. Episode 8: EMERGENCY POD Celts Game 7 win reaction

    Sheed gives us his unfiltered reaction to the Celtics Game 7 win over the Raptors

  35. Episode 7: Raptors Win in 2OT, 2 LA Wins, and Team Asia

    We start with a discussion of the thrilling Raptors 2OT win over the Celtics in game 6, followed by some things to watch for game 7. Then we talk about the 2 LA series, with the Clippers and Lakers both firmly in control. We finish up the pod with some quick hitters, including a discussion of…

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  36. Episode 6: Bye Bye Bucks, Lakers Go Up 2-1

    Heat/Bucks recap, Bucks off-season preview, Lakers/Rockets, Quick Hitters with Magic Johnson’s favorite vacation destination team

  37. Episode 5: Labor Day Weekend Recap

    Celtics/Raptors, Clippers/Nuggets, Lakers/Rockets, Heat/Bucks, Quick Hitters

  38. Episode 4: Playoffs Recap

    Nuggets/Jazz thrilling Game 7, Celtics/Raptors, Heat/Bucks, Thunder/Rockets, and the maple syrup hoopers

  39. Episode 3: Playoffs Recap Mega Pod

    Mavs Clippers, Rockets Thunder, Celtics Raptors, Nuggets Jazz, more international hoops talk

  40. Episode 2: Hoops With Book & Sheed

    Some thoughts on the NBA player strike, followed by “Where do we go from here” for the Sixers and Pacers. We finish with a breakdown of what a Yugoslavian National Team would look like

  41. Episode 1: Hoops with Book & Sheed

    Nuggets Jazz, Clippers Mavs, Celtics Raptors preview. This podcast was recorded before the NBA players announced they would boycott Wednesday’s games. Apologies for a few audio hiccups - we’re learning!

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We talk about basketball, mainly the NBA

HOSTED BY

Nick Bookout

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