Hoopstrology

A weekly podcast exploring the intersection of basketball and astrology. In each episode, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and the Zodiac GM will analyze the NBA and other basketball topics through an astrological lens.

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2 days ago

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)?

Tuesday Jun 11, 2024

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

Wednesday Jun 05, 2024

Wednesday Jun 05, 2024

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).

Tuesday May 21, 2024

The Conference Finals are here! But before the games tip off, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and the Zodiac GM recap both Game 7s from the weekend, and how they played out.
First up, the Minnesota Timberwolves took down the defending NBA Champions, Denver Nuggets (4:59), so what sign should Denver add to its roster (13:20)?
Then, in the Easter Conference Finals, the Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks (18:06), what moves should the Knicks look to make in the offseason (24:00)?
Finally, the guys make their Conference Finals predictions (26:50).

Tuesday May 14, 2024

This week on Hoopstrology, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and the Zodiac GM get you caught up with some of the latest news from the NBA world. First up, the guys talk about Zodiac GM's Synergy Mock Draft based on the recent NBA Draft Lottery.
Then, is Mike Budenholzer the answer the Phoenix Suns have been looking for (6:20)?
The Charlotte Hornets chose a first-time head coach to lead their young roster, can Charles Lee turn the Hornets fortunes around (12:15)?
For the last two topics, the guys delve into Tuesday's night games and predict the outcome of the series.
First up, will the Denver Nuggets prevail over the young up-and-coming Minnesota Timberwolves (16:39)?
Over in the Eastern Conference, will it be the injury-riddled New York Knicks or the run and gun Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals (26:00)?

Monday Apr 29, 2024

The NBA Playoffs are in full swing as two teams have booked their ticket to the second round. This week, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and the Zodiac GM are back to break down the latest in the NBA.
First, the Minnesota Timberwolves made easy work of the Phoenix Suns, what's their potential the rest of the way (2:37)?
Next, what went wrong with Phoenix with the talent-heavy Suns (8:16)?
The guys then discuss Oklahoma City Thunder head Coach Mark Daigneault winning the NBA Coach of the Year (14:59.
Finally, is there an Eastern Conference team that can win the title, or will the Western Conference reign supreme again (24:05)?

18 | 2024 Play-In Tournament

Monday Apr 15, 2024

Monday Apr 15, 2024

After a month-long layoff, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and the Zodiac GM are back with a brand-new episode—and just in time, too, because the regular season is over, and the Play-In Tournament is days away.
In this Hoopstrology episode, the guys break down each of the first four Play-In Tournament games.
First, can the Philadelphia 76ers keep their winning streak alive against the playoff-tested Miami Heat (2:18)?
Will the Chicago Bulls or the Atlanta Hawks keep their playoff hopes alive in a win-or-go-home game (8:15)?
In the Western Conference, will the Lebron James-led LA Lakers make it back-to-back wins over the New Orlean Pelicans and nab the 7th seed (14:18)?
The Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings finished the season with the same record. On Game 83, which California team will prevail in their win-or-go-home game (22:14)?

Tuesday Mar 19, 2024

March Madness is here! 
In a shortened episode, Jesus Acevedo and the Zodiac GM break down each No. 1 seed in the NCAA March Madness Basketball Tournament to see who has the best astrological synergy to reach the Final Four and the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship.
First up, the Houston Cougars of the South Region (2:27).
Followed by the UConn Huskies in the East Region (8:26).
The North Carolina Tar Heels in the West Region (13:14).
And the Purdue Boilermakers in the MidWest Region (16:02).

Tuesday Mar 12, 2024

This week on Hoopstrology, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and the Zodiac GM get you caught up with the latest going on in the NBA. First up, the Zodiac GM breaks down the Capricorn sign (:53).
Then, how will Alperen Şengüns injury impact the Rockets chemistry (3:29)?
After the All-Star break, the Denver Nuggets have shifted to another gear and climbed up the standings (10:34).
Next, can the New Orleans Pelicans keep surging up the standings (16:17)?
Finally, what does Rudy Gobert's sign tell us about his recent comments regarding the NBA and its sports betting partnerships (21:54)?

Tuesday Mar 05, 2024

On the 15th Hoopstrology episode, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and the Zodiac GM discuss the Sagittarius sign (1:20).
Then, Jesus and the Zodiac break down LeBron James, adding to his legacy by scoring his 40,000th point (4:34).
Next, can the Phoenix Suns weather the storm while Devin Booker is out injured (10:14)?
The New York Knicks are dealing with their own injury bugs, as Jalen Brunson is the latest Knickerbocker to be sidelined. How will the Knicks react (15:42)?
Finally, after a slow start under head coach Doc Rivers, the Milwaukee Bucks are finally over .500 under Rivers. Is this sustained success (21:42

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