We are finally back with the start of the NBA season! Today in this episode we go over a few teams that have started the season strong, as well as teams/players that have been struggling early.

We start with the Houston Rockets and their culture shift. Ime Udoka's early regime as head coach has pushed the Rockets to a top 5 defense. We talk about the vets that were brought in and how young guys like Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green are taking the right steps for the team to have success.

We also talk about the Minnesota Timberwolves and Anthony Edward's rise to stardom. Their number 1 rated defense has led them to early success. We talk about what they could do to potentially contend and if they should trade one of their bigs in KAT or Gobert.

The last successful team we talk about is The Philadelphia 76ers. We discuss the rise of Tyrese Maxey and the Nick Nurse regime. We also discuss things the Sixers might need to do to get themselves past the second round of the playoffs and contend.

Lastly, we talk about the Los Angeles Clippers, the Harden trade and the struggles with him being added to the team. We discuss potential changes that need to be done and who might take the blame if things continue to go south.

Please follow our social media here: ⁠@ItsRickeyS⁠, ⁠@Domo__O⁠

The Opening Tip Podcast has more content here:

Twitter: ⁠@OpeningTipPod⁠

Instagram: ⁠@theopeningtippodcast⁠

TikTok: ⁠@theopeningtippodcast⁠

YouTube: ⁠The Opening Tip Podcast

In this episode we feature 3 guests to talk about OKC and their promise, some of our favourite offseason moves so far, and our opinions on who are the East and West Favourites.

First, we go into OKC and their young promising team, touching on players like SGA, Jalen Williams and Josh Giddey. We also consider their chances of making the playoffs in the heavy loaded western conference.

Next, we give our opinions on our favourite offseason moves so far, including the Celtics picking up Kristaps Porzingis, the Bucks retool, the reset of the Wizards and the Lakers rehaul.

Lastly, we pick our Eastern and Western conference favourites, as well as give one team that could be a dark horse surprise in this upcoming season. We touch on teams like the Nuggets, Celtics, Cavs, Grizzlies and Kings.

Follow our hosts and guests here:

Mopiana

Kaeru

Shu

RickeyS

The Opening Tip Podcast has more content here:

Twitter: @OpeningTipPod

Instagram: @theopeningtippodcast

TikTok: @theopeningtippodcast

YouTube: The Opening Tip Podcast

Our second episode dives into two teams: The Miami Heat and The Toronto Raptors. We discuss the miracle run of the Heat's recent playoffs with Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo (0:25), The potential of Damian Lillard being traded there (10:00) and their future chances at winning next year (17:24).

For the Raptors, we discuss whether they should've blown up their roster last season (24:21), and now that they are coming into this season, should they trade Pascal Siakam and OG Annouby to give Scottie Barnes the key to the franchise (32:44). We also discuss their latest draft pick Gradey Dick (45:55).

Today's show featured Rickey, Domo and Junior. Please follow their social media here: @ItsRickeyS, @Domo__O and @Junko30

The Opening Tip Podcast has more content here:

Twitter: @OpeningTipPod

Instagram: @theopeningtippodcast

TikTok: @theopeningtippodcast

YouTube: The Opening Tip Podcast