Hoopstrology

31 | Cavs | Magic | Suns | Hornets | Westbrook

We're halfway through the NBA season! And in this week's episode, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and the Zodiac GM will discuss their biggest surprise and disappointment of the NBA Season to date.
But first, the guys break down Monday night's showdown between the Houston Rockets and the Memphis Grizzlies (00:30).
Then, Jesus picks the Cleveland Cavaliers as his surprise of the NBA season (2:35), while the Zodiac GM picks the Orlando Magic as his surprise (9:10).
On the opposite side of the spectrum, Jesus picks the Phoenix Suns (11:55) as his biggest disappointment of the NBA season, and the Zodiac GM puts the spotlight on the Charlotte Hornets (16:00).
Finally, the guys discuss the emergence of Russell Westbrook and the Denver Nuggets' potential 5-0 synergy lineup (23:23)

30 | Rockets | Suns | Jimmy Butler | Cam Johnson | OKC Thunder

The holidays are over, and it's a new year, which means the guys are back in the studio. This week, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and The Zodiac GM kick things off by discussing their hometown Houston Rockets,  and how Jabari Smith's injury has created a new synergy for them (00:54).
Then, will a change to the starting lineup give the Phoenix Suns the boost they need to right the ship (7:00)?
Down in Miami, the Heat and Jimmy Butler appeared headed for a split, so where does he fit best (12:38)?
Next, the duo discusses Cameron Johnson of the Brooklyn Nets and his possible trade destinations (22:12).
Finally, the OKC Thunder are on a roll. How has their synergy played a role (25:50)?

29 | CP3 | Denver Nuggets | Southwest Division

A Western Conference-heavy episode sees Jesus Acevedo Jr. and the Zodiac GM discuss Chris Paul becoming the second all-time NBA assists leader (4:06), followed by the issues in Denver despite Nikola Jokic's stellar play on the court (9:52).
Then, the guys break down each team in the Southwest Division, starting with the Houston Rockets (15:02), then moving to the Memphis Grizzlies (22:39), before finishing up with the Dallas Mavericks (26:46), San Antonio Spurs (29:27), and the New Orleans Pelicans (31:21).

28 | Eason | Atkinson | McCain | Knecht

It's Thanksgiving week!
On this Thanksgiving-theme episode, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and The Zodiac GM discuss how the Houston Rockets are thankful to have a healthy Tari Eason in their rotation (1:49). Why the Cleveland Cavaliers are grateful to have hired Kenny Atkinson as head coach (7:17).
Next, a pair of rookies have had an impact on their teams in the early part of the season, starting with the Philadelphia 76ers being thankful to have Jared McCain as a bright spot this season (14:25). And out west, the LA Lakers are thankful to have drafted Dalton Knecht (21:48).

27 | Warriors | Chet | Atlantic Division

It's an Eastern Conference-heavy episode this week on Hoopstrology.
Jesus Acevedo Jr. and the Zodiac GM start in the Western Conference and discuss the Golden State Warriors and their 12-man rotation (1:25).
Then, how will Chet Holmgren's injury impact the Oklahoma City Thunder's synergy (7:29)?
Next up is the first Division check-in of the season. The guys start in the Atlantic Division (12:59), starting with the defending NBA Champion Boston Celtics (13:46).
From the top of the Atlantic Division to the bottom, the Toronto Raptors are off to a slow start (17:46).
The Brooklyn Nets are hovering over .500. Can their synergy keep them competitive the rest of the season (21:06)?
The Philadelphia 76ers Center Joel Embiid debuted Monday night against the New York Knicks. How will his return impact the team's synergy (24:20)?
Finally, the new look New York Knicks (27:58).

26 | Cavs | Bucks | Lakers | Vince | Indiana Fever

This week on Hoopstrology, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and The Zodiac GM discuss the first two weeks of the NBA season, starting with the undefeated Cavalier Cavs (00:57), followed by the disappointing Milwaukee Bucks (7:02) and their synergy issues.
Then, is the on-court ball movement the Lakers have displayed a product of better synergy (15:10)?
Up north, the Toronto Raptors retired Vince Carter's jersey, we take a look at his best team during his time there (21:00).
Finally, does new Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White have good chemistry with Caitlin Clark and the rest of the team (26:42)?

25 | 2024-25 NBA Season Predictions

Welcome back to the Hoopstrology podcast as Jesus Acevedo Jr. and The Zodiac GM tip-off on Season 2.
For this first episode, the guys give their NBA predictions for the upcoming basketball season.
Who will be the NBA Champions? (2:11)
Who will be named the MVP? (10:28)
Who will be the best team in the regular season? (21:06)
Who will be the surprise team of the season? (25:30)

24 | Boston Celtics | JJ Redick | Kenny Atkinson | Thunder & Bulls

This NBA season is over.
The Boston Celtics are the 2024 NBA Champions and will raise a record-setting 18th championship banner, breaking a tie with the L.A. Lakers.
This week on Hoopstrology, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and The Zodiac GM discuss what made the Boston Celtics click all season (00:54).
The Los Angeles Lakers have their man in JJ Redick. How will his astrological energy affect the team and the fanbase (10:30)?
In the Easter Conference, the Cleveland Cavaliers have hired Kenny Atkinson as their new head coach. What kind of coach will he be (15:51)
Finally, The Oklahoma Thunder traded Josh Giddey to the Chicago Bulls for Alex Caruso, who will have the bigger impact (25:15)?

23 | Boston Celtics | Dallas Mavericks | Lakers | Rudy T

This week on Hoopstrology, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and the Zodiac GM answer three questions, then discuss the 2024 Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.
First, what has Boston done right in the NBA Finals (1:31)?
Can Dallas turn it around (8:33)?
With Dan Hurley opting to stay at UConn, who should the Lakers target (16:36)?
Finally, the duo discusses Rudy Tomjanovich being the 2024 Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award recipient (24:47).

22 | 2024 NBA Finals

And then there were two -- the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks.
The two teams will duke it out in the 2024 NBA Finals for a chance to lift the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy. Will Dallas get their second title, or will Boston raised it's 18th championship banner?
Jesus Acevedo Jr. and the Zodiac GM get you ready for the matchup but first the duo shared their favorite NBA Finals memory (00:53), then share what they think of Dallas and Boston making the NBA Finals (3:15).
Then, how a midseason trade changed the Mavericks roster for the better that led them on their Finals run (5:12).
Boston is in the finals for the second time in three years, a place many expected them to be at the beginning of the season (17:28).
And finally, the guys make their Finals predictions (28:35).