The Hoops Rehab Show
The Hoops Rehab Show is a basketball and football podcast where sports and exercise medicine meets die-hard NBA and NFL fandom. Hosted by a seasoned physical therapist and a passionate NBA and NFL super-fan, the show dives deep into player injuries, recovery timelines, and how health impacts team performance. Don’t get it twisted though, this show will be about your favorite teams and the drama that comes with the NBA and NFL. Each episode breaks down the latest injury news, updates on your favorite players, and teams around the league. The Hoops Rehab Show gives you an inside look at the intersection of sports medicine and hoops and football culture.
Episodes
90 episodes
How bad is Luka Doncic’s Hamstring Injury? + NBA trade deadline recap-Lakers get a sharp shooter-Giannis staying in Milwaukee
NBA trade deadline ended with Giannis staying with Milwaukee and the rest of the league to wait until the summer. Luka Doncic left Thursday night’s game with an apparent hamstring issue. How bad is it? Lakers got the best three point shooter in...
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Episode 90
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49:45
Lakers reporter Ryan Ward joins the show!! Reaction to the Harden Trade + Do the Lakers make a big trade? Thoughts on Austin Reaves future + What happens next with LeBron James
Lakers reporter Ryan Ward of Sports illustrated joins the show to discuss Lakers basketball, trade deadline, and potential moves Lakers can make. We discussed the James Harden deal in full detail and what that means for LeBron James’ future. Au...
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Episode 89
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56:53
Lakers lose Big in Cleveland + was this LeBron’s last game in Cleveland? 3 Best Trade Scenarios for Giannis-Jayson Tatum Injury News Update!
Lakers get blown out in Cleveland! LeBron emotional during introduction by the Cavs. Will this be his last time playing in front of the Cavs crowd? Giannis officially demands a trade. Where are the best fits for Giannis and who is going t...
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Episode 88
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53:29
Football Edition!! Patriots escape in Denver+Debate-Make all NFL stadiums domes? Why the Rams lost in Seattle+ Super Bowl Predictions
Epic NFL Championship Sunday today with two teams advancing to the Super Bowl!! The Patriots escaped in Denver and are now in their 12 Super Bowl. Was weather to blame for the Broncos loss? Should all bad weather NFL teams have a dome? What hap...
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Episode 87
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43:04
Emergency Pod-Lakers Bombshell Article-Buss Family Drama exposed!!! + Jeanie and LeBron at odds-Jimmy Butler torn ACL + Will Warriors make a move?
Breaking news!!! Bombshell new article on ESPN depicting Lakers Buss family drama prior and after the sell of the Los Angeles Lakers. Jeannie Buss drops hint that she wishes LeBron was more grateful. Jimmy Butler is out for the season with a to...
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Episode 86
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50:19
NBA Reporter Mark Medina joins the show-Why are NBA injuries are up this year? + Will LeBron retire this year-Lakers trade talk+ Top 5 contenders in the NBA
NBA reporter Mark Medina joins the show to discuss his career path as a sports writer and reporter. Have you ever wondered how someone gets their start in the industry? Mark shares his journey and how he started covering the NBA full time. NBA ...
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Episode 85
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1:03:06
Lakers lose THREE in a row-Is this a JJ Redick issue? + LeBron has SPECIAL patch-Is LeBron retiring?
Lakers have now loss 3 in a row and are 4-7 in the last 11 games. Luka and LeBron seem to be the only offense on this team. The Gameinjurydoc aka Dr. Evan Jeffries and Eric B Mac talk about the Lakers and the future of LeBron James. Will he ret...
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Episode 84
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36:19
Reaction-Lakers LOSE by double digits again! Trae Young TRADED! LeBron's Health
Lakers have now lost 12 games on the season and all 12 have been by double digits which is a record to start the year. The Gameinjurydoc aka Dr. Evan Jeffries and Eric B Mac breakdown the latest matchup between the Lakers and the Spurs. Also, T...
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Episode 83
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37:37
Reaction to the 2025 NFL season: Who can Win the Super Bowl? TRAE Young demands a Trade|Lakers & LeBron + OKC Thunder in Trouble?
The Gameinjurydoc aka Dr. Evan Jeffries and Eric B Mac breakdown the NFL playoffs and who has a legit chance to Win the Super Bowl? Also, what happens to the worst teams in the NFL and will a quarterback change their outlook. Trae Young demands...
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Episode 82
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56:30
Emergency Pod-Nikola Jokic Injury Discussion-How Bad Is It? Lakers Concerns-How Long Will Austin Reaves Be Out? Are The Spurs For Real?
Big NBA news tonight with Nikola Jokic leaving the game with an apparent knee injury. No word on diagnosis but the Gameinjurydoc aka Dr. Evan Jeffries will break down this latest injury. Lakers have been a downward trend and now have Austin...
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Episode 81
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1:02:14
Lakers Exposed!!! Lakers vs Spurs NBA Cup Recap-Will OKC Ever Lose? NBA Cup Semi Finals Preview
The Los Angeles Lakers lose to the the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Cup quarter finals. Not only did they lose the game but the Lakers got exposed on the defensive end. Spurs were still without Victor Wembanyama but that didn’t matter bec...
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Episode 80
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38:17
Is LeBron Back!??-NFL Monday Evening Quarterback-Best In The NFL?
LeBron erupted for 29 points in Philadelphia and gave his epic silencer move after hitting four buckets in a row to win the game. Sunday had some epic football along with a terrible injury that will have huge ramifications in the AFC. Monday Ni...
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Episode 79
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41:19
LeBron Snaps 10-Point Streak!!! Has Game Winning Assist-Where Does Giannis Go? Why Did The Clippers Do Chris Paul Dirty?
LeBron James snaps his 10-point scoring streak from 2007 but provides the game winning assist to Rui Hachimura for three! Austin Reaves time is now!! Giannis Calf injury update and where does he go from here. Why did the Clippers do Chris Paul ...
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Episode 78
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40:11
Lakers Lose Big To Phoenix-Has Father Time Arrived For LeBron James-NBA Cup Preview-NBA Injury Report
Lakers had won 7 in a row heading into their back to back game against the Phoenix Suns. Lakers got run off the floor with a Devin Booker less (left for an injury) Phoenix Suns team. One thing that was noticeable tonight was LeBron James looked...
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Episode 77
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39:40
Are The Rams The Best Team In The NFL? Shedeur Sanders Wins First Start-Lakers Escape In Utah With Another Victory-NFL Injuries Around The League
Week 12 of the NFL was a separation of the best of the best in football. Are the Rams the best team in the NFL? The Chiefs found a way to stay alive can they still make it out of the AFC. Shedeur Sanders made his first NFL start and becam...
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Episode 76
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44:39
Why Are There So Many Injuries In The NBA? Lakers Make Changes In Front Office-Domantas Sabonis Tears Meniscus
We are just a month into the season in the NBA and almost all NBA teams are dealing with injuries. Soft tissue injuries seem to be the majority but is there a reason for the rash of injuries? The Gameinjurydoc aka Dr. Evan Jeffries and Er...
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Episode 75
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41:00
Lakers Talk-LeBron Is Back!!! Lakers Win And LeBron Becomes The Facilitating King-Wemby Out Weeks-Giannis Injures Groin-Will Ja Morant Be Traded?
Lakers got a huge addition to their team tonight and that was the return of LeBron James from Sciatica. Lakers take a big third quarter and win against the Utah Jazz with LeBron having 12 assists, Luka 37 points and Austin Reaves 26 points. Wem...
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Episode 74
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38:13
NFL Injury Fantasy Football Recap-Josh Jacobs Knee-Drake London Knee-Aaron Rodgers Wrist-Michael Penix Jr Knee-Best Of The NFC-Best Of The AFC
Live NFL Sunday Recap- Fantasy Football Implications regarding injuries. There were some key games today including the clash of the NFC West and the Chiefs taking on the Broncos. There also was some big key injuries around the league including ...
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Episode 73
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42:52
Lakers Get Embarrassed In OKC-Can The Thunder Break The Warriors Win Record? NBA Injury Roundup
The Lakers got embarrassed last night in OKC and would LeBron returning help their cause. Does OKC have the talent to challenge the Warriors win total and break the record? How many teams realistically can challenge OKC? The NBA had a lot of in...
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Episode 72
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49:33
Nico Fired!!!!-Luka On Revenge Tour-Lakers Vs OKC Preview-Cade Is The Truth-Joel Embiid Knee Concern? When Will LeBron Come Back?
After nine months since the Luka Doncic trade Nico Harrison was fired from his GM position. The Mavs owner has decided to part ways with his GM after another night of "Fire Nico" chants. Who's at fault? Nico or Dumont? The Gameinjur...
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Episode 71
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49:11
Football Edition-Best Of The NFL After Week 10-Ravens Are Back? Who Are The Buffalo Bills? MVP Favorites-Fantasy Football Injury Recap
Football Edition Live!!!! Week 10 of NFL separated The Contenders vs The Pretenders. Are the Baltimore Ravens fully back? What do we make out of the Buffalo Bills? Jaxson Dart is having a huge fantasy football season as a rookie but will ...
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Episode 70
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58:22
Lakers Talk-Luka Is Back!! Can He Average 40 In A Season-NBA Cup Standings-DeAndre Ayton Injured-How Bad Are Trae Young And Anthony Davis’ Injuries?
The first game for the Lakers NBA Cup seedings was against the Memphis Grizzlies and Luka Doncic made his return from his finger injury. The guys discuss the state of the Lakers without LeBron James. Luka is now averaging 45 and could it ...
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Episode 69
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38:26
Lakers Win-Austin Reaves 50 Piece!!!!! Gabe Vincent Injured-Luka Injury Outlook-Lakers Defensive Duo
Lakers got their first win on the road this season behind Austin Reaves historic 51-11-9 Night just barely missing a triple double. Luka Doncic is now out for at least a week and it is the Austin Reaves show. DeAndre Ayton has been ...
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Episode 68
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41:53
Lakers Talk-Luka Doncic MVP Favorite? Austin Reaves Getting That Bag-Jared Vanderbilt At The 5!!
Live Lakers Talk!!!! Lakers come up big in the second half and get their first win of the season. Luka Doncic proving his worth and is on revenge tour scoring 49 points. Austin Reaves is the perfect Robin to Luka and had 25 points h...
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Episode 67
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28:30
NBA Is BACK!! Lakers Lose-Did Luka Injure His Groin? Wemby For MVP? Is This OKC’s Championship To Lose-Top 6 Playoff Seed Predictions
OKC won in double OT yesterday against the Rockets. Did they prove they are still the team to beat? Luka Doncic and the LeBronless Lakers took on the Golden State Warriors and lost and look to be lost without LeBron. Is Luka Doncic’s Groin inju...
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Episode 66
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59:45