3 AUG 2021 · We have hit the knockout stage in Olympic Basketball. The Women will get started on Wednesday Morning as the ladies will face Australia in the Quarterfinals 12:40AM EST. The men's team played their Quarterfinals matchup earlier this morning against World rival Spain. A strong 2nd Half led by Kevin Durant pushed Team USA into the Semifinals on Thursday.  The NBA Free Agency began yesterday and a lot of moves was made especially out West. The Lakers signed four former players to their roster after acquiring Russell Westbrook last week in a trade. Chris Paul re-signed with the Phoenix Suns for the max. Trae Young gets the max extension from the Hawks and NBA Free Agency to discuss on this episode of Hoops Talk.  Subscribe and follow the podcast on your favorite streaming platforms. Leave a rate & review on iTunes/Apple Podcast. Follow The Playmakerz Blog on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) & our Website for all our other podcasts. Follow The Playmaker on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-playmakerzblog/message

28 JUL 2021 · USA Basketball is still in the Preliminary Round for both men's and women's. The men's team are now 1-1 after a dominating performance versus Iran early in the morning. A much-needed and performance for the men led by Damian Lillard. The ladies are one game in their run for a 7th consecutive gold medal, defeating Nigeria on yesterday morning. A'Ja Wilson led the way in her Olympic debut.  Subscribe and follow the podcast on your favorite streaming platforms. Leave a rate & review on iTunes/Apple Podcast. Follow The Playmakerz Blog on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) & our Website for all our other podcasts. Follow The Playmaker on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-playmakerzblog/message

23 JUL 2021 · A NBA Champion has been crowned. Congratulations to the Milwaukee Bucks, 2021 NBA Champions. Finals MVP, Giannis Antetokounmpo put on his best performance on the biggest game in Bucks' history. Dropping FIFTY POINTS to close out the Phoenix Suns in Game 6, to bring the city of Milwaukee another championship since 1971, FIFTY YEARS AGO.  With the NBA Season over, doesn't mean Hoops Talk is over because now the focus turns to Tokyo. The 2020 Olympics is here and both the men and women's USA basketball teams are looking for Gold Medal yet again. On the women's side, going for a seventh straight Gold Medal is the journey. With Dawn Stanley coaching, Sue Bird and Diana Taursai leading the team, the USA Women's are primed and ready for number seven. On the men's side however, there are some questions going into Tokyo. Dropping the first exhibition games to Nigeria and Australia before beating Spain, the men's USA team has some things to workout. The men are going for their fourth Gold Medal, but it may not be a smooth ride this go around.  Subscribe and follow the podcast on your favorite streaming platforms. Leave a rate & review on iTunes/Apple Podcast. Follow The Playmakerz Blog on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) & our Website for all our other podcasts. Follow The Playmaker on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-playmakerzblog/message

14 JUL 2021 · The Milwaukee Bucks took care of business in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Winning 120-100 over the Phoenix Suns cut the series deficit to 2-1 Phoenix. Giannis put himself in rare company by going for another 40-pt double-double in the Finals. Holiday came through to provide help for Giannis. Devin Booker for the Suns had his worst game of these playoffs with inly 10 points. Game 4 is tonight and the pressure is on the Bucks to defend homecourt again.  In other news, dive into the USA Men's Basketball team as the Tokyo Olympics is just 8 days. The USA team have struggled in the exhibition games losing the first two games before winning the third game on last night. This Men's team on paper is not feared like the others teams of the past. Pop and company have two more exhibition games before Tokyo.  Subscribe and follow the podcast on your favorite streaming platforms. Leave a rate & review on iTunes/Apple Podcast. Follow The Playmakerz Blog on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) & our Website for all our other podcasts. Follow The Playmaker on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-playmakerzblog/message

8 JUL 2021 · Game 1 of the NBA Finals went to the home team, Phoenix Suns. Chris Paul was great, Devin Booker was good, and Deandre Ayton dominated inside. Giannis played great in return from injury, but the others failed to step up despite Khris Middleton scoring 29 points which came mostly in the 2nd half. Adjustments is a must for Mike Budenholzer and the Milwaukee Bucks going into Game 2 tonight.  Subscribe and follow the podcast on your favorite streaming platforms. Leave a rate & review on iTunes/Apple Podcast. Follow The Playmakerz Blog on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) & our Website for all our other podcasts. Follow The Playmaker on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-playmakerzblog/message

6 JUL 2021 · The NBA Finals are set to be tonight. 9pm EST exclusively on ABC.  The Milwaukee Bucks out of the East against the Phoenix Suns out of the West. The Bucks haven't been this far since 1974 (last time they won the championship). The Suns haven't to the Finals since 1993. Chris Paul finally in the Finals in 16 years. Giannis health is in question for Game 1.  Good matchups to look forward: CP3 vs. Jrue Holiday; Devin Booker vs. Khris Middleton, and more.  Subscribe and follow the podcast on your favorite streaming platforms. Leave a rate & review on iTunes/Apple Podcast. Follow The Playmakerz Blog on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) & our Website for all our other podcasts. Follow The Playmaker on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-playmakerzblog/message

1 JUL 2021 · One half of the NBA Finals was determined last night. Congratulations to the Western Conference Champions, The Phoenix Suns. Finishing off the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 6. The first Finals appearance since 1993.  The Eastern Conference Finals is tied 2-2 going into Game 5 tonight. No Giannis Antetokoumnpo for the Milwaukee Bucks with the hyperextension in his knee. The status of Trae Young is up in the air for the Atlanta Hawks with the deep bone bruise in the ankle. In a pivotal Game 5, the will of one team will show and put them one game away from the Finals.  Subscribe and follow the podcast on your favorite streaming platforms. Leave a rate & review on iTunes/Apple Podcast. Follow The Playmakerz Blog on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) & our Website for all our other podcasts. Follow The Playmaker on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-playmakerzblog/message

28 JUN 2021 · The Western Conference could be on the verge of ending tonight. The Phoenix Suns are one win away from the NBA Finals. Despite, the play of the Suns, it's the Clippers fault for the Suns to be where they are up 3-1 with Game 5 in Phoenix. Paul George struggles in the big moments has Chris Paul on the verge on a deserving trip.  The Eastern Conference Finals are showing the struggles of the Atlanta Hawks after dropping to straight games including Game 3 in Atlanta last night. Milwaukee could say this series should be 3-0, but they let the Hawks steal Game 1. A blowout in Game 2 to even the series and an early 15-point comeback last night has momentum with the Bucks. Trae Young needs help, but no one is joining the party.  Subscribe and follow the podcast on your favorite streaming platforms. Leave a rate & review on iTunes/Apple Podcast. Follow The Playmakerz Blog on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) & our Website for all our other podcasts. Follow The Playmaker on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-playmakerzblog/message

21 JUN 2021 · We are down to the Final Four in the NBA Playoffs. One teams hasn't won a title since the 70s. Another team hasn't won a title since the 50s. The other two have never won an NBA Title. One team has made the Conference Finals for second time in three season, another since 2007. One team has made it's first ever Conference Finals appearance.  Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals has been played between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Phoenix Suns. A thrilling start to that series without major players out.  The Eastern Conference Finals is set to begin on Wednesday between the Atlanta Hawks and the Milwaukee Bucks. Subscribe and follow the podcast on your favorite streaming platforms. Leave a rate & review on iTunes/Apple Podcast. Follow The Playmakerz Blog on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) & our Website for all our other podcasts. Follow The Playmaker on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-playmakerzblog/message

17 JUN 2021 · The remaining three series enter the Best 2 out 3 as they all had Game 5's to play. Kevin Durant shined in the 2nd Half vs. the Bucks on Tuesday Night. There's a problem in the camp of the 76ers after their Game 5 performance against the Hawks. PG13, Paul George, looked like Playoff P in Utah over Donovan Mitchell.  A lot of news came out on Tuesday, COVID Protocol for a Suns star, an injury in LA, coaches fired, and more. Subscribe and follow the podcast on your favorite streaming platforms. Leave a rate & review on iTunes/Apple Podcast. Follow The Playmakerz Blog on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) & our Website for all our other podcasts. Follow The Playmaker on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-playmakerzblog/message