Hoopstrology

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.

Episodes

June 24, 2025 29 mins

The Oklahoma City Thunder are your new NBA Champs!

The Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers in 7 games, after a first-quarter injury ruled Tyrese Halliburton out of the game. Jesus Acevedo Jr. and the Zodiac GM recap how synergy played a role in these NBA Finals (2:18).

Then, Kevin Durant is traded to the Houston Rockets. Zodiac GM calls this a perfect move that improves Houston's synergy (13:01)

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The NBA Finals are here!

The best from the West, the Oklahoma City Thunder, versus the best from the East — the Indiana Pacers.

In this episode, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and the Zodiac GM break down the synergy of the Indiana Pacers (1:10) and the Oklahoma City Thunder (9:45) and discuss which side has an advantage. Then, the guys make their prediction.

Then, the duo discusses the New York Knicks letting go of Tom Thibodeau (20:37) and ma...

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May 20, 2025 41 mins

After a long layoff, the guys are back. This week, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and The Zodiac GM preview the Conference Finals.

First up, the Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks face off yet again in the Eastern Conference Finals (8:20).

In the Western Conference Finals, the Minnesota Timberwolves face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder (19:14).

Finally, we take a look at where Giannia Antetokounmpo will fit best if traded (32:18).

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April 19, 2025 49 mins

The guys are back to talk all things NBA Playoffs. This week, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and The Zodiac GM breakdown each series and pick their winner from each one.

First up, the Eastern Conference:

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Miami Heat (2:32)

Boston Celtics vs. Orlando Magic (8:32)

NY Knicks vs Detroit Pistons (14:22)

Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks (20:46)

Then the Western Conference:

Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors (24:38)

LA ...

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March 19, 2025 25 mins

This week on the Hoopstrology podcast, Jesus Acevedo Jr and the Zodiac GM get into March Madness talk as they break down the four No. 1 seeds.

Houston (4:02)

Auburn (10:46)

Duke (14:30)

Florida (18:50)

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This week on the Hoopstrology podcast, Jesus Acevedo Jr., and the Zodiac GM gets you caught up on the latest in the NBA.

First up, the LA Lakers. How will they handle LeBron's absence over the next two weeks (4:40)?

Next, the Golden State Warriors are 11-1 with Jimmy Butler. Do they have enough to make a deep playoff run (12:51)?

Perennial MVP candidate Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets are in sync. How in sync are they (18:24)?

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March 5, 2025 30 mins

The guys are back after a one-week layoff. This week, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and the Zodiac GM break down:

The Dallas Mavericks' unfortunate turn of events (4:22).

The Cleveland Cavaliers' winning streak (10:23).

Can the Detroit Pistons sustain this level of play (16:00)?

The Orlando Magic's injury plague season (23:45).

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The guys are back after a one-week break.

This week, Jesus Acevedo Jr., and the Zodiac GM discuss the All-Star game and recommend possible changes to bring back excitement to the weekend (1:44).

Next, the MVP race is a two-man race. So, who will nab the award (8:52)?

From MVP to Rookie of the Year, the guys talk about this year's rookie class and their impact (14:49).

Finally, what future trades could see in the offseason (24:40).

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February 7, 2025 41 mins

This week on the Hoopstrology podcast, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and The Zodiac GM recap a wild and extraordinary NBA trade deadline that saw stars and superstars change teams.

First, how will Luka Doncic fit in with the LA Lakers (2:25)?

Then, how is the Dallas Mavericks' synergy after acquiring Anthony Davis (14:27)?

The Butler saga comes to an end in Miami. How will he fare in Golden State (23:24)?

Next, will Andrew Wiggins blossom with...

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This week on the Hoopstrology podcast, Jesus Acevedo Jr., and The Zodiac GM get you caught up with the latest in the NBA.

First up, how far can the Houston Rockets go this season (2:45)?

Then, with Andre Iguodala set to have his jersey retired by the Golden State Warriors, we take a look back at his time in the Bay (12:00).

Have the Lakers turned it around and how has Dorian Finney-Smith's addition helped them (15:58)?

Finally, the...

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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 hi...

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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 h...

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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 Maveri...

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November 26, 2024 31 mins

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 h...

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November 13, 2024 31 mins

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 Cha...

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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 du...

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October 22, 2024 32 mins

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)

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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 Con...

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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 recipie...

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June 5, 2024 34 mins

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 D...

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