Alley Oop 178: Is Alperen Sengun Overhyped? Rockets Offense Issues, LeBron at 41 & Luka OUT?!

Alley Oop 178: Is Alperen Sengun Overhyped? Rockets Offense Issues, LeBron at 41 & Luka OUT?!

Author: Maria Janete Santos Gil April 24, 2026 Duration: 24:29
Is Alperen Sengun making excuses… or telling the truth?On this episode of the Alley Oop Basketball Show, Juju and Trysta dive into Sengun’s comments about the Houston Rockets not making shots — but if that’s the case… why isn’t he dominating? Is Sengun living up to the hype, or are we seeing cracks in the foundation of Houston’s future star?From there, the conversation spirals into full NBA chaos: The Orlando Magic making a statement with a big win The Phoenix Suns vs the refs — are they getting HOSED?! The Los Angeles Lakers outlook without Luka and relying on a 41-year-old LeBron What’s going on with the Philadelphia 76ers? Timberwolves vs Nuggets — who’s the real contender? Julius Randle’s defense… what is he DOING?! And the Blazers vs Spurs matchup — future vs future This episode is packed with hot takes, real analysis, and the kind of debates that make NBA fans lose their minds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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A hora milagrosa
Podcast Episodes
Hour 2: Walt Weiss Has a Black Belt [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:07
"Playing with wood. Great title for an autobiography." Could the Celtics trade for Giannis? Could 62-year-old Walt Weiss beat up all of us? Could Greg break a tennis racket by throwing it into the ground? Could Michael M…
Hour 1: Sound Blind (feat. Nick Wright) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:48
"Jerome Bettis..." Nick Wright demands an apology from Mike Ryan for a bet that is still 9 years away from being paid off. He also delivers eloquent takes on the NBA's need for Adam Silver's intervention, the three bigge…
Postgame Show: The Other Holiday (feat. JuJu Gotti) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:53
"You can't have a conversation about MVP without talkin' about..." Forget your silly Top Fives, JuJu has a Top TEN Brothers In NBA History. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 3: A Game Called Honk (feat. DeMaurice Smith) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:37
"No one colludes better than the National Football League." Mike is furious about a needlessly salacious story about Rory McIlroy, and Tony has a new edition of Greg Cote's Back in my Day. Then, DeMaurice Smith joins the…
Hour 2: The Mascot Mafia (feat. David Samson) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:31
"That kid Mara is big!" David is supposed to be our finance guy, but he is SHOCKED to learn of the salaries mascots are making these days. And while the crew tries to help him come up with some new catchphrases, David ex…
Hour 1: Mike, Michael, and Mikey (feat. Brucey B) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:46
"I know, but tell Joey." The University of North Carolina has hired a new Head Basketball Coach in former Nuggets coach Michael Malone, but why wasn't it Thomas Llyod or Williams Donovan? Learn more about your ad choices…
Postgame Show: The Atlanta Dream Come True (feat. JuJu Gotti) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:36
"Character is your currency." There's some huge breaking news in the WNBA that directly impacts JuJu's favorite team. Plus, his Top 5 People Who Already Blew It In The Year 2026 and a couple of birthday wishes. Learn mor…