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TrueHoop

Hosted by Henry Abbott · sports · EN-US

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Award-winning hard truths about the NBA since 2005.

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Questions about TrueHoop

Who hosts TrueHoop?

TrueHoop is hosted by Henry Abbott. The show has published 576 episodes to date.

What has TrueHoop covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Ballistic: the book about preventing sports injuries" (14 March 2025, 61 minutes), "What's old is new again? Lakers, Nuggets and Warriors all in the title mix" (27 February 2025, 46 minutes), and ""Win the Inside Game" author and performance coach Steve Magness" (20 February 2025, 52 minutes).

How often does TrueHoop publish?

TrueHoop publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 56 minutes across 576 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on TrueHoop?

Booking probability for TrueHoop is 39%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. TrueHoop requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. TrueHoop's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch TrueHoop?

The strongest fits for TrueHoop are Sports. TrueHoop has a sports audience.

About the host

Henry Abbott hosts TrueHoop, a sports podcast with 576 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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    Ballistic: the book about preventing sports injuries

    Mar 14, 20251h 1m

    I've been covering sports since just after college. Over that time, what I've learned is that almost every elite athlete gets hurt. And when they do, it's always the same story: nobody's fault, couldn't have seen it...

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    What's old is new again? Lakers, Nuggets and Warriors all in the title mix

    Feb 27, 202546 min

    On today's episode Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The Lakers, Nuggets, and Warriors as title contenders The revitalized Detroit Pistons franchise, how far can this go? The Knicks and Grizzlies have excellent...

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    "Win the Inside Game" author and performance coach Steve Magness

    Feb 20, 202552 min

    On today's special episode Henry Abbott talks to author and performance coach Steve Magness about his new book "Win the Inside Game: How to Move from Surviving to Thriving, and Free Yourself up to Perform Learn more...

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    Why do people at the heart of the NBA care less about the sport than its fans?

    Feb 13, 20251h 21m

    On today's show Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector discuss: The continued fallout over the Luka Doncic trade Henry's fantastic article on who controls the game and the way its delivered to fans The NBA says it has processes...

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    Trade Deadline Reactions Part II

    Feb 7, 202533 min

    On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The Cavaliers bolstering their title chances by acquiring De'Andre Hunter The Hawks are shedding salary, do these deals mean they are moving on from Trae Young? The...

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    Trade Deadline Reactions Part I

    Feb 6, 20251h 6m

    On today's episode Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: How David helps his players manage trade season The impact of the Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis trade Henry Abbott's fantastic article on Mavericks' owner Miriam...

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    Are the Rockets title contenders right now?

    Jan 30, 20251h 2m

    On today's episode Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The red hot Rockets, Pacers, and their chances at title contention this year Young phenom Amen Thompson The Grizzlies have a core of Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson...

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    MINI POD: Can the Thunder increase their odds of getting Cooper Flagg in the draft?

    Jan 24, 202521 min

    On today's special mini episode Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector discuss: The OKC Thunder are young, elite, and have the potential to be dynastic. They also have 15 draft picks over the next three years that they have to...

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    Are the Detroit Pistons the next "IT" team? Should teams be rethinking the draft?

    Jan 23, 202559 min

    On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The Detroit Pistons are the league's best story, how are they getting it done after winning only 14 games last year? Cade Cunningham is healthy The evolution of...

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    Should the Magic trade Paolo Banchero?

    Jan 16, 20251h 12m

    On today's show Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector, and David Thorpe discuss: The TrueHoop draft debate. The Magic are young and very good right now, are they on a path to actual title contention in the next five years? If not...

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    Thunder vs. Cavaliers was an instant classic and Finals preview, an early look at All-NBA teams

    Jan 9, 202548 min

    On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Classic matchup between the Thunder and Cavaliers. Why the Cavs are the NBA's best team and have a legit shot at the title. What does OKC need to tweak ahead of the...

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    The reality of Jimmy Butler and the expensive, old, superstar and is OKC really all in?

    Jan 6, 202546 min

    Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector discuss: TrueHoop podcast updates for the New Year NBA teams want to shed salary but might find the market difficult Where does Jimmy Butler fit in today's NBA with his contract? Are the...

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    Christmas Games: Previews and Predictions

    Dec 23, 202445 min

    On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe preview and predict the NBA Christmas Day matchups. Which teams are exceeding expectations? Which teams are disappointing? Spurs vs. Knicks Timberwolves vs. Mavericks 76ers...

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    The Milwaukee Bucks are NBA Cup Champs and Trinity Rodman's honest reflections on her father Dennis Rodman

    Dec 19, 20241h 18m

    On today's episode Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector discuss: The Milwaukee Bucks are NBA Cup champs, what does it mean for the rest of the season? Should the OKC Thunder be worried about the way the lost the title game...

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    Mavericks and Warriors break record with 48 made threes, NBA Cup semifinals recap and finals preview

    Dec 17, 202457 min

    On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Mavericks and Warriors break NBA record with 48 combined made threes, what's going in with the defense? David's thoughts of the Las Vegas atmosphere for the NBA Cup...

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    It's All About Defense: NBA Cup Quarterfinals reactions and Semifinals preview

    Dec 12, 202455 min

    On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: NBA Cup Quarterfinals results Rockets defeat the Warriors behind elite defense, is it enough to carry Houston to the title? Hawks defeat the Knicks behind an...

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    Can Nikola Jokic save the Nuggets? Which teams are pressing the panic button?

    Dec 9, 202459 min

    On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Nikola Jokic's brilliant run of games and why the Nuggets are still struggling. Can they maximize Jokic's prime? A few NBA teams are pressing the "panic button" as...

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    The Lakers' LeBron problem, the maturation of Ja Morant, and top 5 NBA teams

    Dec 5, 202454 min

    On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The Lakers have an issue and it's LeBron James. But there is an "easy" solution Why are the Magic so good? The maturation of Ja Morant NBA Cup update Top 5 NBA...

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    Are the Warriors playing too many guys? The surging Bucks, Magic, and Rockets

    Dec 2, 20241h 2m

    On today's episode Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The Cavaliers win over the Celtics The Warriors have lost four straight, are they playing too many guys? The surging Bucks, Magic, and Rockets, what's going...

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    The Dunker Spot's Nekias Duncan: Caitlin Clark, the Heat's offense, Magic and Rockets step forward, and top 5

    Nov 27, 20241h 9m

    On today's episode Jarod Hector is joined by Nekias Duncan of The Dunker Spot, they discuss: Is Caitlin Clark more popular than any NBA star under the age of 30? More teams in the league are using depth to their...

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