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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Episodes
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
On a brand new Hoopstrology episode, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and the Zodiac GM start the episode by breaking down the Scorpio sign (1:30).
First up on the basketball agenda is the Oklahoma Thunder and their ascension to the top of the Western Conference Standings (6:50).
Next, the guys discuss Steve Kerr getting an extension from the Golden State Warriors (13:20).
The Boston Celtics have the best record in the NBA, and their offseason acquisitions have played a prominent role (18:47).
Finally, how will the Atlanta Hawks fair with Trae Young out for four weeks (25:15)?
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
After a two-week layoff, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and The Zodiac GM are back with a new Hoopstrology episode.
Before diving into this week's basketball topics, Zodiac GM explains Libras and their characteristics (1:18).
First, the duo breaks down Jacque Vaughn's exit as Brooklyn Nets head coach (4:58).
Then, are the Minnesota Timberwolves for real? Jesus and Zodiac GM think so and discuss how Minnesota's defense and synergy are big reasons why (12:00).
After mid-season trades, are the Charlotte Hornets better aligned, and will that be reflected on the court (17:58)?
Finally, the guys discuss Caitlin Clark's historic collegiate career (26:32).
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
This week on Hoopstrology, Jesus Acevedo Jr. opens the episode talking about the Zodiac GM's Nostradamus-like tweet.
Then, Zodiac GM breaks down the detail-oriented Virgos (2:37).
In the first topic, Jesus and the Zodiac GM see high hopes in the Milwaukee Bucks and new head coach Doc Rivers (6:46).
Next, the L.A. Clippers are clicking their way to winning streaks, and their synergy is one reason why (12:23).
In the Eastern Conference, the Brooklyn Nets welcomed Ben Simmons back on the court for the first time since Nov. 6. How does he align with the roster (17:24)?
Finally, the Orlando Magic are bordering on a .500 record after a hot start. Could a trade shake them in the right direction (22:30)?
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
On the 11th Hoopstrology episode, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and the Zodiac GM kick things off by breaking down Leos (1:40).
Then, the duo discusses the Houston Rockets and Jalen Green (5:20) before breaking down Pascal Siakam's fit with the Indiana Pacers (11:04).
Next, is the MVP race a two-man race between Nikola Jokic and Joel Embid again? If so, who has the edge this season (17:45)?
Finally, how has Erik Spoelstra's horoscope sign influenced his long tenure with the Miami Heat (24:40)?
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
After a two-week layoff, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and the Zodiac GM are back to kick off the new year with a fresh episode.
Before diving into some NBA and astrology topics, Zodiac GM breaks down the Cancer sign (1.22).
First on the agenda is Giannis Antetokounmpo's recent comments and how that's a sign of the Milwaukee Bucks's chemistry issues (5:10).
Then, Jesus ponders if the Los Angeles Lakers' Darvin Ham is on the hot seat (12:27).
The first major trade went down during the two-week layoff, and the Zodiac GM calls it a win-win for both the New York Knicks (19:00) and the Toronto Raptors (24:17).
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
Jesus Acevedo Jr. and The Zodiac GM are back for another episode, and Jesus has been waiting for this one for some time as the guys talk about his sign, Gemini (00:52).
Next, with the NBA a quarter of the way through the season, the hosts answer four questions:
Will the Houston Rockets make the playoffs (8:08)?
Will Donovan Mitchell get traded, and where (12:49)?
How many Utah Jazz players will be traded (20:18)?
And finally, are the LA Clippers for real (24:27)?
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Welcome back to the Hoopstrology podcast!
This week, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and the Zodiac GM dive into the Taurus sign (00:49) and how it plays a role for NBA Commissioner Adam Silver (6:27) and his addition of the NBA's Play-In Tournament and the In-Season Tournament to the league.
And speaking of the In-Season Tournament, the guys discuss the first-ever IST Champs Los Angeles Lakers (9:04) and the runner-ups, the Indiana Pacers and their hot-shooting point guard Tyrese Halliburton (14:03).
Next, they discuss how Kyrie Irving's injury could impact the Dallas Mavericks chemistry (19:30).
Finally, will the Cleveland Cavaliers make it work with the roster as is, or are changes coming (25:09)?
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
After a one-week break, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and the Zodiac GM are back for another Hoopstrology episode.
First, Zodiac GM talks about the fiery Aries sign (1:54).
Then, what role did Ime Udoka and LeBron James' astrological signs play in their recent confrontation (4:38)?
Next, the duo discusses Kevin Durant moving into the top 10 all-time NBA scoring list (9:56).
The last two topics are devoted to the Sacramento Kings (16:36) and one of this year's surprise teams, the Orland Magic (22:50).
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
It's Thanksgiving week!
In this episode, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and the Zodiac GM break down the Pisces sign (0:42) before discussing Draymond Green's suspension (3:45).
Then, Jesus boasts about picking the Oklahoma City Thunder as being one of the better teams in the league (17:17).
Finally, will a lineup change alter the Charlotte Hornets team chemistry (23:18)?
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Jesus Acevedo Jr. and the Zodiac GM are back for another Hoopstrology episode.
This week, Zodiac GM talks about Air signs (1:50) before he and Jesus assess the NBA 10 games into the season, starting with the much-improved Houston Rockets (4:47) and the Minnesota Timberwolves (14:28).
Then, after a long-sought trade by both parties, why are James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers having trouble gelling (21:15)?
Finally, is it time for the Chicago Bulls to start looking at a roster overhaul (28:28)?