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Pump Fakes and Hot TakesSteph vs LeBronIn the second round of this year's playoffs, we will be treated to one of Basketball's most treasured rivalries. Bird vs Magic, Celtics vs Lakers, Bulls vs Pistons, none of them have produced the number of championship moments that the Curry v Bron rivalry has and we get to experience it in the conference semi-final. The guys breakdown this matchup and all the other series in the second round of the 2023 Playoffs
ENJOY2023-05-021h 29
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesEmbiid vs JokicWho is your MVP? In this episode, the guys discuss the NBA season awards MVP, MIP, 6th man, COTY, and DPOY!
enjoy2023-04-251h 07
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesPlayoff Breakdown Pt 2In this episode, we discuss the Warriors v Kings series, Lakers Grizzlies, Heat Bucks, Clippers Suns and the T wolves v Nuggets
ENJOY2023-04-181h 08
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesPlayoff Breakdown pt1The playoffs are finally here, so the guys walk you through their expectations for each first-round series. This episode we discuss the play-in tournament, The 76ers-Nets series and the Knicks-Cavs series
ENJOY2023-04-181h 01
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesDisappointing Season?The guys give updates on their respective teams, the Lakers, Knicks and Thunder2023-04-1159 min
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesTrouble in Dallas?The Mavericks have lost 4 games in a row, including a back-to-back loss to the Hornets. Luka has stated he's unhappy, and they Mavs are currently out of the play-in tournament. Is it time for Dallas to panic?2023-03-2751 min
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesMVP RaceWho is your MVP? Jokic? Embid? Tatum or someone else? The guys discuss this and the return of Ja Morant and the Warriors-Grizzlies rivalry.2023-03-211h 10
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesNBA BeefThis week we got some spicy beef between Draymond Green and Dillon Brooks, and they will face each other one more time before the season ends. This can also be a spicy first-round matchup too. We discuss the beef and the KD injury as well as update the MVP race2023-03-1300 min
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesNBA Buyout MarketWe recap the NBA all-star weekend and propose ideas to make it more fun. We also discuss the buyout market, with Players like Westbrook, Kevin Love and Will Barton on the move, we look at the impact they can have on their new teams.2023-02-2652 min
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesTrade Deadline RecapThe NBA Trade deadline was a wild ride as many all-star level players were on the move, and the shockwave of their move was felt throughout the league. A lot of teams reacted by trying to bolster their rosters, and the guys are here to walk you through all that happened this week.
ENJOY!2023-02-121h 35
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesKyrie Irving TradeKyrie has been traded to the Mavs. The guys discuss this blockbuster trade and its impact on both organizations and the rest of the NBA. They also discuss the trades they expect before the deadline.
ENJOY!2023-02-0748 min
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesTrade Season!!The NBA trade deadline is fast approaching, and a few teams have decisions to make. Do they try to push for a playoff berth or tank for a better pick? The Raptors, Wizards, Lakers, Hawks and Spurs all have pieces to move and will be active before the deadline. The guys try to predict landing spots for players on the move.
Enjoy!!2023-01-2452 min
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesMid-Season AwardsWe are 41 games into the season, and with half the season behind us, it is time to give out our mid-season awards. We give out MVP, MIP, DPOY, ROTY and 6th man awards for the first half of the season.
ENJOY2023-01-161h 33
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesAll-Star VotingThis week the boys get into the first returns on the all-star ballot and give their picks for the first-time all-stars. They also discussed some of the recent scoring outbursts around the league. 2023-01-0854 min
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesNBA's Best Backcourt?In this episode, the fellas discuss the Zion and Gobert baskets that caused hysteria over the weekend. They also talk about the best back court in the league and he best young teams. 2022-12-1255 min
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesMVP??Who is your MVP this season? Luka? Jokic? Tatum? The guys get into a heated debate about this. Also, we discuss Ben's return to Philly and our Zero and Hero for this week. We finish the episode with our predictions for the week.ENJOY!2022-11-2851 min
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesTime to Panic?Can the Brooklyn Nets recover from their early season struggles? Kyrie is still suspended, Ben Simmons has had a slow start to the season and KD just dropped this bombshell of an article. Will this be the spark that ignites this team or is it the latest in the unravelling of the Brooklyn Nets? We also discuss the Boston Celtics and their 9-0 run. Can they make it back to the finals?2022-11-2043 min
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesFirst WinThe boys break down the second week of the season and report on the Lakers, Knicks and Thunder season. They also discuss their heroes and zeros of the season so far.ENJOY!2022-11-0153 min
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesMVP?With the first week of the season in the rearview, the guys make their early predictions for individual regular season awards like MVP, DPOY, ROTY and 6th man of the year.Enjoy!2022-10-2553 min
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesTop 5The NBA season is only 4 days away and the PFHT boys are back. In this episode, they discuss their top 5 NBA teams in each conference going into the season and rank them from bottom to top. Enjoy the Top 52022-10-1639 min
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesMy FlowersThe Warriors win the finals, Steph wins finals MVP. The guys break down where the Celtics go from here and what this win means for the warriors and Stephen Curry2022-06-2150 min
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesSixers in Six?Joel Embiid's return means the world for the 76ers who were down 2-1 going into friday night. They emerged as the winners of game 3 with Embiid as the helm of their defence. Is he enough to swing the series back in the 76ers favour?2022-05-0855 min
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesBucks or CelticsThe first round of the NBA Playoffs are officially over! and although we didnt get any upsets, we are left with some amazing second round matchups. In this episode we go over all the second round series starting with the Bucks, Celtics series.ENJOY!2022-05-0148 min
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesNets Getting Swept?The Nets are on the brink of elimination and so are the Nuggets, will either team fight back? Who wins the Twolves and Grizzlies matchup? Will the Bucks close out the Bulls in game 5? All of these questions are answered in this episode.ENJOY!2022-04-251h 00
Pump Fakes and Hot Takes2022 NBA PlayoffsThe Playoffs are here and they have already given us some great moments like Jayson Tatum's buzzer beater against the Nets in Game 1. In this episode, we dive into all the first round matchups, and breakdown our key factors and select our winners.ENJOY!2022-04-191h 00
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesLakers Season Over?2022-03-3057 minPump Fakes and Hot TakesFuck You Konrad2022-03-0150 min
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesLakers Playoff OddsOn this weeks episode, we are excited to be joined by a special guest, Coach of Heritage College, Jaelon Williams. We discuss the James Harden - Joel Embiid duo, The Boston Celtics and thier recent hot streak, and the Lakers with the injury to AD. In the part 2 of this conversation we discuss the Knicks struggles and what the future looks like for the team, and we discuss the top contenders in the East and West.2022-02-2043 min
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesNBA Trade Deadline RecapThe NBA Trade deadline was SPECTACULAR!!! We had blockbuster trades and a lot of franchise altering moves. We got to see a lot of all star and future all star players move around and the guys are here to help you make sense of it all. We give you our winners and losers and grade all the moves each team made.ENJOY!2022-02-131h 06
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesTrouble in Brooklyn?The Nets are on a 7 game losing streak!! They have been without KD for 2 weeks now and are struggling to win games even against weak opponents. Should the nets be panicking about this? Should they have a conversation with the Sixers abut Ben Simmons? Should the Knicks and Lakers talk about a trade? All these questions get answered in this episode!ENJOY!2022-02-0753 min
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesNBA All-Star StartersThe NBA has released the starters for the 2022 All-Star game! As always there are a few names that arent in the lineup so in this episode, the guys debate which "snubbed" player ost deserves to be in the starting lineup. The rules are, if you add a player, you have to take one out aswell.ENJOY!2022-01-3054 min
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesNBA Mid-Season AwardsThe 2021-22 NBA season is about halfway though and its a great tie to discuss some of the top performers of the season so far. In this episode we hand out mid-season awards for MVP, MIP, DPOY, Coach of the year, 6th man and many more. We also discuss the Lakers drama and make our predictions for games this week. ENJOY!2022-01-241h 01
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesMemphis or UtahOn this weeks episode, we talk about the Warriors recent struggle and what is going on with Steph's shooting numbers. We also talk about the rest of the western conference, specifically who is the best young team in the West, is it the Jazz who have been consistent over the past few years, or the Grizzlies who have been surging recently. We discuss the impact of the Knicks/Hawks trade and what other trades we expect to see before the deadline.ENJOY!2022-01-1754 min
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesNBA Scary HoursThe Nets big 3 is back together! at least part time. Kyrie Irving will be with the team for away games now so we discuss the impact his return will have on the Eastern Conference, The Bulls and where the rank within the conference, and the hot streak the Miami Heat have been on without their all-stars. We also discuss the discuss Klay Thompson's return and the all-star game voting.2022-01-0948 min
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesWill LeBron dominate the NBA again?Happy Holidays everyone! In this holiday episode of pump fakes and hot takes, the guys recap some of the Christmas day games and Kyrie Irvings return to the Nets. We also discuss some of the upcoming games, Lakers vs Grizzlies on Wednesday night, Cavs vs Wizards on Thursday night and Warriors vs Utah on Saturday night.ENJOY!2021-12-2857 min
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesSuns vs WarriorsThe Suns and Warriors played each other twice this past week and the result has us contemplating who would win in a potential 7 game series. We pull this theme over to the eastern conference, who wins the east, Bulls, Nets or the Bucks? We also discuss Kemba Walker receiving multiple DNP CDs this week and Zion Williamson's injury set back2021-12-0654 min
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesHow good are the Nets without Kyrie?On this episode we dive into the Nets without Kyrie Irving. The team has been on a good ru without their all star point guard but some think they are not deep enough to win it all without Kyrie. We also discuss Steph Curry's MVP chances as well as the hot run that the Suns and Hornets are on. ENJOY2021-11-2154 min
Pump Fakes and Hot Takescan the Warriors win it all?The Warriors have started the season with a 11-1 record, and are now on a 7 game win streak, can they hang on to the #1 seed in the west? and should they be considered championship contenders after this hot start? Can the Wizards maintain this level of play and stay around the top of the east? and who is your rookie of the year so far? All these and more are discussed in this episode.2021-11-1451 min
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesLakers are BUMSThe Lakers are off to a 3-3 start and they are not looking like a cohesive unit to start off the season, we dive into their games so far to find the cause of their problems and see how quickly they can be remedied. The Nets are also in a precarious situation also with a .500 record, while the Knicks sit at the top of of the eastern conference standings. We also discuss the Warriors and their resurgence that has them sitting at the top of the Western conference, how long will that last?2021-11-011h 09
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesPG's Hot StartThe first week of the NBA has brought some drama already, The heavily favoured Lakers started off the season 0-2, the clippers are in the same boat. On the other hand, the New York Knicks have come out to a hot 2-0 start including a double overtime victory against the Boston Celtics in their first game, and this left us with no shortage of topics to go over.ENJOY!2021-10-261h 12
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesBen Simmons Trade RequestThis is part two of our NBA regular season prediction. For 5 weeks we will be having in depth discussions about every NBA team, 6 each week. We will discuss the where we expect each team to finish in the standings, the players to watch out for and what will make their season a success. This week we discuss the Philadelphia 76ers, Golden State Warriors, Boston Celtics, New Orleans Pelicans, Minnesota Timberwolves and the Toronto Raptors.2021-10-031h 02
Pump Fakes and Hot Takes2021-2022 Season Prediction pt 2This is part two of our NBA regular season prediction. For 5 weeks we will be having in depth discussions about every NBA team, 6 each week. We will discuss the where we expect each team to finish in the standings, the players to watch out for and what will make their season a success. This week we discuss the Indiana Pacers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Sacramento Kings, Dallas Mavericks, Memphis Grizzles and Miami Heat. 2021-10-011h 29
Pump Fakes and Hot Takes2021-2022 Season Prediction pt 1This is part one of our NBA regular season prediction. Over the next 5 weeks we will be having in depth discussions about every NBA team, 6 each week. We will discuss the where we expect each team to finish in the standings, the players to watch out for and what will make their season a success. This week we discuss the Charolette Hornets, Houston Rockets, Washington Wizards, Portland Trail Blazers, San Antonio Spurs and the Orlando Magic.Enjoy!2021-09-201h 01
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesIs Kobe top 10 all time?some people think Kobe Bean Bryant is not top 10 all time so we had a discussion about this, we also had a discussion about which teams will fall short of their expectations this season.2021-09-071h 06
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesIs KAT a top 3 big?The guys are back with a couple of debate topics again! This time they debate the best rivalries in the NBA at the moment, which leads to the question of the day, is Karl-Anthony Towns a top 3 big man in the NBA? they also debate who the most clutch player is in the NBA, and which of the young guys (under 25) will be the most prolific scorer in the league?ENJOY!2021-08-311h 08
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesDame or HardenWho would you rather start an NBA franchise with, Damian Lillard or James Harden? We also go over some controversial world issues at the beginning of this episode.2021-08-231h 07
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesMJ cant beat me 1 on 1In this weeks episode, someone is calling out MJ. The guys debate topics: Is golden state back?Who has the better legacy, Kevin Durant or Giannis Antetokounmpo? and who has the most difficult championship in modern NBA history? 2021-08-161h 10
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesNBA Free Agency - Week 1 UpdateWeek one of NBA Free Agency was CRAZY. This week the guys break down the winners and losers of free agency and hep you make sense of all the madness2021-08-111h 21
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesWestbrook to LAThe Biggest trade this week came when the Wizards and Lakers agreed to send Russell Westbrook to join Anthony Davis and LeBron James and LA and sent Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell and KCP to Washington. In this episode, we discuss the winners and losers of that trade as well as its implications for both franchises moving forward. We also discuss other trades and trade rumours around the league. ENJOY! 2021-08-021h 04
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesPsychics are always rightI this delayed episode of the podcast, we go over the NBA finals, Giannis winning the finals MVP and we give Noble is flowers for predicting the Bucks title run and being the one member of the podcast that believed in Giannis and the Bucks. We also talk about Team USA basketball and ho we think they will fare in the olympics.ENJOY2021-08-0147 min
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesSuns in 5?The NBA finals are in full swing, and the Phoenix Suns have a 2-1 series lead over the Milwaukee Bucks. As usual, our guys are split on which way the series goes with Venu and Chisom picking the Suns and Noble picking the Bucks. Hot Take of the week comes from Chisom, who says the Bucks wont win any more games this series. Do you agree? follow us on IG @pf_ht and let us know!2021-07-1353 min
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesThe NBA FinalsVENUUUUUU!!!! Our guy predicted Atlanta Hawks vs Los Angeles Clippers would be the NBA Finals matchup and Paul George would be the Finals MVP and we cannot remember anyone being so wrong about anything. In this episode, we dive into the anatomy of this epically wrong take. We try to understand how a man can be this wrong, and we try to make some more predictions about the NBA finals. ENJOY2021-07-0548 min
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesMavs hire Jason KiddLast week the Dallas Mavericks 13 year head coach Rick Carlyle resigned after reports of tension between him and the upper management came out. The Mavs wasted no time in securing one of the great young coaches out there in Jason Kidd, who was on the Mavs 2011 championship team. In this episode, we discuss some of the reasons we are excited to see Kidd as the new head coach for the Mavs. We also discuss the NBA playoffs; Milwaukee Bucks vs Atlanta Hawks and Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Clippers.2021-06-2855 minPump Fakes and Hot TakesClippers vs Hawks NBA FinalsVenu's hot take of the week "we will see a Los Angeles Clippers and Atlanta Hawks NBA finals. In this episode, we go over the eastern and western conference finals matchups and we pick our winners. We also shed some light on the conference semi-final matchups and the effect of injuries and fatigue in the results. ENJOY!!2021-06-221h 29
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesCan the Clippers beat Utah?We're knee-deep into the second round of the NBA playoffs and it has been nothing short of exciting so far. In this episode of the podcast, the guys have a friend of the show Tee on and we discuss the Utah Jazz vs Los Angeles Clippers series in detail. We go over the reasons why the Clippers find themselves down 2-1 and their chances of coming back to win the series. We also discuss the Nuggets vs Suns series, Brooklyn Nets vs Milwaukee Bucks, and the Philadephia 76ers vs Atlanta Hawks series. Hot Take of the episode: Giannis should...2021-06-141h 19
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesLeBron is washed??Noble thinks LeBron James is washed! After a disappointing first-round series against the Phoenix Suns that saw the Los Angeles Lakers lose in 6 games, Noble has seen enough to conclude that LeBron is washed and has begun his "fall off a cliff" He also predicts that the Lakers will not be title contenders until LeBron retires or gets traded. Venu on the other hand thinks the Lakers should be open to trading their other superstar Anthony Davis. No one has heard from Chisom since we recorded this episode.ENJOY!2021-06-0924 min
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesNBA Second Round MatchupsIn this episode of the podcast, we wrap up the first round of the NBA playoffs and take a look at the remaining 8 teams and their matchups. Noble ran this episode and took time to shit on the Lakers and the Knicks and even had a hot take about LeBron James.Enjoy!2021-06-081h 10
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesBucks sweep HeatThe Miami Heat beat the Milwaukee Bucks in 5 games during the second round of the 2020 NBA playoffs, and the teams matched up again, this time in the first round of the 2021 playoffs. Things did not go Miami's way this time, the team fell in 4 games and frankly, they looked overmatched. In this episode of the podcast we go over what went wrong for the Miami Heat, and we look at the other interesting first-round series that are still going on. LA Lakers vs Phoenix Suns, LA Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks, Utah Jazz vs...2021-05-311h 14
Pump Fakes and Hot Takes2021 NBA PlayoffsNBA playoffs are upon us! This is the REAL NBA season, and the guys are here to help you make sense of it all! In this episode, we go over the matchups in the first round of the playoffs and the guys predict their winners. (our full brackets will be available on our IG page @pf_ht)We also go over our takeaways from the play-in tournament.ENJOY!2021-05-241h 21
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesNBA play in tournamentIn this episode, we discuss the NBA play-in tournament in depth! We discuss our feeling about the tournament in general, and the teams that will be participating in the tournament and we predict the winners and losers of the competition. We also discuss the 76ers and the Knicks locking up the #1 and #4 seeds respectively and what that means for both teams moving forward. Our special guest is a Raptors fan, so we have him break down the Toronto Raptors season and his ideas for the franchise moving forward.ENJOY!2021-05-171h 17
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesKD or Harden?Kevin Durant or James Harden? Which of these superstars is more important to the Brooklyn Nets success? We discuss that in detail on this week's episode of the pod. We also go into the Lakers and LeBron's reinjury of his ankle, look at some of the NBA coaches on the hot seat and we try to determine who will win the coach of the year.ENJOY!2021-05-111h 11
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesLeBron is BACK!!LeBron James is back! After missing over 20 games the Los Angeles Lakers star forward is back! as you can imagine, Chisom is pretty excited about this cos it means the Lakers shouldn't keep falling down the playoff standings. We discuss the importance of LeBron's return and Giannis's injury and reinjury of his right ankle. Also, the Phonix Suns are sitting in the #1 spot in the western conference!! this hasn't happened since prime Steve Nash was their starting point guard but it is fitting as (point god) Chris Paul and Devin Booker are leading the charge for this team. we...2021-05-0353 min
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesThe Knicks are on FIRE!!The Knicks are the hottest team in the NBA right now, they have won their last 8 games and have been eating up the rest of the league. Currently sitting in 4th place in the eastern conference, some important questions need to be answered about the knicks. does Julius Randle deserve MVP or MIP? can they keep this performance up and retain the 4th seed in the east? how far can they make it in the playoffs? all these questions and more are answered in this episode. ENJOY!!2021-04-2649 min
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesNBA Injury BugThis NBA season has been riddled with missed games. A lot of them are due to COVID but it feels like a lot of star players have missed or are missing time due to all kinds of injuries. KD, Kyrie, Harden, AD, Lebron, Giannis, Embiid, and Jimmy Butler just to name a few have missed significant time due to injury. The latest players to join that list are Donavan Mitchell with a high ankle sprain and Jamal Murray with a season-ending ACL tear. In this episode, we go over the playoff implications of some of these injuries, as well...2021-04-191h 03
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesThe NBA and WNBA pay gapThe pay gap is real and undeniable. Women earn more than men in almost every field. In this special episode, what we as basketball fans can do to help shrink that gap as well as what some ideas we would like to see implemented by both the NBA and the WNBA to increase the amount of money the WNBA players make without changing the game itself2021-04-1425 min
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesThe Future of the WarriorsThe Warriors are in a tough spot, they have Super Star in Steph Curry, an aging defender and floor general in Draymond Green, and an injured star in Klay Thompson. Alongside these guys are some young and talented payers, Andrew Wiggings, Kelly Oubre, and James Wiseman to name a few. With these guys, they are barely hanging on to the 10th spot in the West and will surely get swept if they make the playoffs. that being said, Klay does come back next year, so how good can this warriors team be? and what kind of moves do they...2021-04-1253 min
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesPlayoff Picture UpdateAt this point in the NBA season, we have a pretty good idea of the teams that are going to be in the playoffs, and based on the moves made during the trade deadline and the buyout market, there are a few changes that we see coming to that playoff picture. In this episode, we go over the eastern and western conference playoff race, some of the hot and cold teams this week as well as some of the other news topics from around the league to keep you caught up on the NBA!2021-04-051h 11
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesRussell Westbrook vs LaMelo BallThis is a special episode of pump fakes and hot takes. Noble and Venu are torn on where LaMelo Ball ranks among the top point guards in the NBA so it only makes sense that the fans bear witness to this sheer madness. Noble in true OKC fashion defends Russell Westbrooks honor against Venu who thinks LaMelo Ball is better than him. if you had a choice, who would you pick between the two?2021-04-0240 min
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesNBA Trade DeadlineThere were 16 trades made during the 2021 NBA trade deadline, involving 23 teams and 46 players. It felt like errbody and they grandma was either trading or getting traded. In this episode, we discuss these trades in detail and go over their implications moving forward. We also talk about the winners and losers of these trades. Enjoy!2021-03-2958 min
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesTrouble in L.AThere is some serious trouble brewing in Los Angeles! The L.A Lakers are missing Anthony Davis, Marc Gasol, and most recently, LeBron James. The team was barely holding it together when AD and Gasol were out, but they were able to win 4 games in a row because LeBron was playing at an MVP level. with him out, how far will the Lakers fall in the standings? Across the hall, the L.A clippers are 6-8 in their last 14 games, and cannot sem to string two wins together, even the teams' superstar Kawhi Leonard and Coach Ty Lue b...2021-03-2158 min
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesNBA Mid-Season Part 2 (Awards)We are a little past the halfway mark for the NBA season, so it's only right that we reflect on the first half of the season and highlight some players who have been balling out. In this episode, we hand out our NBA midseason awards, Most Valuable Player, Most Improved Player, Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year, and The Surprise player/team of the year. We have our special guest, Adham in the virtual studio as well. Hope you enjoy it!2021-03-1835 min
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesNBA Mid-Season Part 1 (Trades)The NBA trade deadline is around the corner, March 25th to be exact! Teams have started making moves in preparation for the playoffs. There are fewer sellers and more buyers in the NBA right now because now more than ever there are more teams in playoff contention due to the play-in game the NBA instituted this season, but oddly I cannot remember a tree deadline that had this many quality players available to be traded. In this episode, we take a look at the latest move to be made, Blake Griffin to the Nets, and we discuss other players...2021-03-1436 min
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesGlittery ShowerVenu wants you to know he got ROBBED!!! In this episode, we discuss the NBA All-Star weekend, our picks for the 3pt and Dunk contests as well as the winner of the NBA All-Star Game. We also discuss a few Teams that we think will be making moves via trade or free agency in the coming weeks and what players we think will be moved. Most notable, Kyle Lowry, Demar Derozan, and Lamarcus Aldridge. We also discuss the implications of Victor Oladipo turning down the contract extension the Houston Rockets offered, and the insanity that is the referees in...2021-03-071h 26
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesLakers Losing StreakThe LA Lakers and the Boston Celtics just finished their nightmarish weeks. The Lakers lost 4 of their last 5 games and the Celtics lost three of their last 4 games. Both these teams are pretty much guaranteed to make the playoffs this year, although this patch of games hasn't looked very good. In this episode, we discuss some of the reasons these teams are struggling, and how they can fight their way out of their respective slumps. We also discuss the Brooklyn nets 8 game win streak and what that means for Eastern conference contenders, and potential free agents who can make...2021-03-0157 min
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesLakers Losing StreakThe LA Lakers and the Boston Celtics just finished their nightmarish weeks. The Lakers lost 4 of their last 5 games and the Celtics lost three of their last 4 games. Both these teams are pretty much guaranteed to make the playoffs this year, although this patch of games hasn't looked very good. In this episode, we discuss some of the reasons these teams are struggling, and how they can fight their way out of their respective slumps. We also discuss the Brooklyn nets 8 game win streak and what that means for Eastern conference contenders, and potential free agents who can make...2021-03-0157 min
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesWhat the BUCK is wrong?The Milwaukee Bucks have lost 5 of their last 6 games and have their only win in that stretch came against the Oklahoma City Thunder who currently have the second-worst record in the Western Conference. This has been head-scratching for the NBA community as most analysts had and still have the Bucks as title contenders in the NBA. In this episode we go over some of the reasons why the Bucks have struggled so much, Giannis's comments about the Utah Jazz being the best team in the West and Kendrick Perkins hot take "Siakam is more skilled than Giannis" We also...2021-02-221h 14
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesWhat the BUCK is wrong?The Milwaukee Bucks have lost 5 of their last 6 games and have their only win in that stretch came against the Oklahoma City Thunder who currently have the second-worst record in the Western Conference. This has been head-scratching for the NBA community as most analysts had and still have the Bucks as title contenders in the NBA. In this episode we go over some of the reasons why the Bucks have struggled so much, Giannis's comments about the Utah Jazz being the best team in the West and Kendrick Perkins hot take "Siakam is more skilled than Giannis" We also...2021-02-221h 14
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesNOBMANTICNoble, our OKC correspondent recorded this episode while celebrating Valentine's day internationally with hit babes! At least he has something going for him as his beloved Thunder continue to break his heart, We pray that they are able to see some success soon so we can have our good brother back. In this episode discuss the New York Knicks and their playoff hopes, are they for real? We also update our MVP predictions, are Embiid, Jokic, and LeBron the frontrunners? and where are Steph, Dame, and Giannis in all of this? Ben Simmons believes he is the b...2021-02-151h 00
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesNOBMANTICNoble, our OKC correspondent recorded this episode while celebrating Valentine's day internationally with hit babes! At least he has something going for him as his beloved Thunder continue to break his heart, We pray that they are able to see some success soon so we can have our good brother back. In this episode discuss the New York Knicks and their playoff hopes, are they for real? We also update our MVP predictions, are Embiid, Jokic, and LeBron the frontrunners? and where are Steph, Dame, and Giannis in all of this?
Ben Simmons believes he is the b...2021-02-151h 00
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesJulius Randle the GOD!!In this episode of pump fakes and hot takes, we discuss why the Dallas Mavericks have been struggling to win games lately, the Warriors recent uptick in wins, and the resurgence of Stephen Curry. We also discuss the Brooklyn Nets, they seem to have found a nice groove to their offense but can the Nets defense take them to the promised land as currently constructed? and Finally, we discuss the NBA all-star selection and we make our picks for the starters and bench players for the NBA all-star game. It wont be an episode of pump fakes and hot...2021-02-081h 15
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesJulius Randle the GOD!!In this episode of pump fakes and hot takes, we discuss why the Dallas Mavericks have been struggling to win games lately, the Warriors recent uptick in wins, and the resurgence of Stephen Curry. We also discuss the Brooklyn Nets, they seem to have found a nice groove to their offense but can the Nets defense take them to the promised land as currently constructed? and Finally, we discuss the NBA all-star selection and we make our picks for the starters and bench players for the NBA all-star game. It wont be an episode of pump fakes and hot...2021-02-081h 15
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesBradley Deal??It is not a secret that the Washington Wizards are struggling right now, In this episode, we discuss some of the more interesting trades for the struggling franchise's best asset, Bradley Beal. We also check in on the Milwaukee Bucks and give updates on the impact Jrue Holiday is having on the team's success. Can the Toronto Raptors and New Orleans Pelicans struggles be fixed this season or are we ruling them out of the playoff picture. And of course, we show love to Lakers, Thunder, and Knicks!2021-02-011h 08
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesBradley Deal??It is not a secret that the Washington Wizards are struggling right now, In this episode, we discuss some of the more interesting trades for the struggling franchise's best asset, Bradley Beal. We also check in on the Milwaukee Bucks and give updates on the impact Jrue Holiday is having on the team's success. Can the Toronto Raptors and New Orleans Pelicans struggles be fixed this season or are we ruling them out of the playoff picture. And of course, we show love to Lakers, Thunder, and Knicks!
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Pump Fakes and Hot TakesWho isn't a regular season team?On this week's episode, we discuss the Brooklyn Nets struggles on the defensive end, the 76ers success, and how it carries over into the playoffs. Ben Simmons is doing less and somehow the team is winning more, what does that mean for his future? We also discuss Utah's recent climb to the top of the Western Conference and Denver's upcoming week. We finish with our highlight teams of the week, the Chicago Bulls and the Memphis Grizzlies. ENJOY!
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Pump Fakes and Hot TakesWho isn't a regular season team?On this week's episode, we discuss the Brooklyn Nets struggles on the defensive end, the 76ers success, and how it carries over into the playoffs. Ben Simmons is doing less and somehow the team is winning more, what does that mean for his future? We also discuss Utah's recent climb to the top of the Western Conference and Denver's upcoming week. We finish with our highlight teams of the week, the Chicago Bulls and the Memphis Grizzlies. ENJOY!2021-01-2558 min
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesJames Harden TradeJames Harden is now a member of the Brooklyn Nets! In this week's episode, we deep dive into the trade between the 4 team trade between the Houston Rockets, Brooklyn Nets, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Indiana Pacers. We check out the winners, losers, and steals of the trade. We also give updates on our favorite teams, and check out some of the players having amazing weeks! Hope you enjoy it!
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Pump Fakes and Hot TakesJames Harden TradeJames Harden is now a member of the Brooklyn Nets! In this week's episode, we deep dive into the trade between the 4 team trade between the Houston Rockets, Brooklyn Nets, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Indiana Pacers. We check out the winners, losers, and steals of the trade. We also give updates on our favorite teams, and check out some of the players having amazing weeks! Hope you enjoy it!2021-01-181h 21
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesIs it too Early for Trade Talks?On this long episode of Pump Fakes and Hot Takes, Chisom and Venu discuss Kyries Irving's recent absence from the Brooklyn Nets, Stephen Curry's resurgence. They also talk about a couple of teams that we suspect are in trade talks and might see some trades from soon. Mainly the Washington Wizards and the Philadelphia 76ers. The "fools gold" teams and the power struggle in the western conference are also discussed in this episode.2021-01-111h 39
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesIs it too Early for Trade Talks?On this long episode of Pump Fakes and Hot Takes, Chisom and Venu discuss Kyries Irving's recent absence from the Brooklyn Nets, Stephen Curry's resurgence. They also talk about a couple of teams that we suspect are in trade talks and might see some trades from soon. Mainly the Washington Wizards and the Philadelphia 76ers. The "fools gold" teams and the power struggle in the western conference are also discussed in this episode.
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Pump Fakes and Hot TakesSAFE New Year!The PFHT boys are back after the holiday season to talk some basketball! In this week's episode, we cover the early season, the reasons why teams like the Washington Wizards, Denver Nuggets, and the Toronto Raptors are struggling to get wins on the board while others like the Phonix Suns and the Atlanta Hawks are dominating their conference. We also discuss some of the young players who are making a name for themselves in the NBA and it wouldn't be PFHT without some HOT TAKES and Lakers, OKC, and Knicks banter. 2021-01-041h 09
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesSAFE New Year!The PFHT boys are back after the holiday season to talk some basketball! In this week's episode, we cover the early season, the reasons why teams like the Washington Wizards, Denver Nuggets, and the Toronto Raptors are struggling to get wins on the board while others like the Phonix Suns and the Atlanta Hawks are dominating their conference. We also discuss some of the young players who are making a name for themselves in the NBA and it wouldn't be PFHT without some HOT TAKES and Lakers, OKC, and Knicks banter.
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Send in a voice message: https://a...2021-01-041h 09Pump Fakes and Hot TakesIs OKC Thunder a top 10 Franchise?On this special episode, we have a few friends to give their HOT TAKES! We start with James Harden, and we discuss the Oklahoma City Thunder and their ranking as a Franchise over the past 11 NBA seasons to see if they have been one of the top franchises in the era. We also speak on Giannis' new contract. And we debate our regular season award predictions
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Pump Fakes and Hot TakesWhat is a Pump Shake?On this episode of Pump Fakes and Hot Takes, Noble and Chisom do a deep dive into Paul George's comments about Doc Rivers as well as his new contract with the Clippers. They also give their opinions on James Harden's recent absence from the Rockets training camp and what that means for his trade value, the boys also try to predict the best landing spot and best deal for James Harden. Of course Kyrie Irving recent comments and the ESPN top 100 NBA player rankings are also discussed along with Pau Gasol's attempt at a comeback to the NBA. Hang...2020-12-1451 minPump Fakes and Hot TakesWhat is a Pump Shake?On this episode of Pump Fakes and Hot Takes, Noble and Chisom do a deep dive into Paul George's comments about Doc Rivers as well as his new contract with the Clippers. They also give their opinions on James Harden's recent absence from the Rockets training camp and what that means for his trade value, the boys also try to predict the best landing spot and best deal for James Harden. Of course Kyrie Irving recent comments and the ESPN top 100 NBA player rankings are also discussed along with Pau Gasol's attempt at a comeback to the NBA. Hang...2020-12-1451 min
Pump Fakes and Hot TakesWashington's New All-StarOn this episode of Pump Fakes and Hot Takes, Noble and Chisom discuss the NBA's 2020-2021 off season. They open discussing the marquee trade that sent Russel Westbrook to the Washington Wizards and John Wall to the Houston Rockets. The guys also go over who the teams they think are winning and losing the off season, as well as go over their opinions on what the NBA playoff picture might look like and some super early NBA finals predictions.2020-12-0849 minPump Fakes and Hot TakesWashington's New All-StarOn this episode of Pump Fakes and Hot Takes, Noble and Chisom discuss the NBA's 2020-2021 off season. They open discussing the marquee trade that sent Russel Westbrook to the Washington Wizards and John Wall to the Houston Rockets. The guys also go over who the teams they think are winning and losing the off season, as well as go over their opinions on what the NBA playoff picture might look like and some super early NBA finals predictions.
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