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Blazers Deep Dive / Decode with Jason Quick

08 Dec 2021

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Trail Blazers reporter Jason Quick drops by to talk with DA and Marcus about the ongoing situation in Portland. Will the Blazers do a full reset follo...

Daily Ding: Nets Comeback Win vs Dallas, Lakers Beat The Celtics & A Health Update on CJ McCollum

08 Dec 2021

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Jared Weiss and Tray Edwards break down the top NBA games and stories from Tuesday, Dec 7th. They break down the Nets comeback win vs Dallas, the Lake...

Who are your top 8?

07 Dec 2021

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Sam Amick, Anthony Slater and Darnell Mayberry discuss the Chicago Bulls and their impressive run to start the season, and then they dive in to the Ea...

Daily Ding: Embiid dominates in OT, Bulls win without DeMar, Giannis comes back to beat Cavs

07 Dec 2021

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Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour breakdown the highlights from an overloaded Monday night in the NBA. Joel Embiid scores 43 to lead the Sixers over a deplete...

Bulls x DeRozan's Prowess, Portland Mess + Luka v Kidd, | J. Wall, | Knicks + Thibs & Kemba

06 Dec 2021

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The Basketball Buds. Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Jay King, Mo Dakhil and James Edwards III.Rundown: - DeMar DeRozan 4th quarter prowess- Mess in Portl...

Daily Ding: Olshey out in Portland, Suns streak ends, Spurs, Cavs, Grizzlies looking good!

06 Dec 2021

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Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap the news and action from the weekend. Portland has fired GM Neil Olshey. The Suns winning streak stops at 18. The B...

5 Players I was wrong about, 20 Games in Contenders, and Sam Vecenie on the 2021 Rookie Class

04 Dec 2021

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Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week of the NBA, what history says about contenders 20 games in, 5 players Alex was most wrong about, and ...

Daily Ding: Thunder Get Trounced, Knicks drop Bulls, Wild Finish in Toronto, Suns Win Again

03 Dec 2021

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Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil recap another great night in the NBA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suns x Warriors Deep Dive / Preview

03 Dec 2021

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In this week's Nerder, the fellas take a deep dive into the Suns Warriors budding rivalry heading into Friday night and Christmas Day. Hosted on Acas...

Suns set Warriors, Battle of NYC, No Bron, No Prob? + Tampering Solved?

02 Dec 2021

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In this Week's Point of Contention .... Marcus Thompson and Jay King debate. Hosted by Hosted by Zach HarperTAKE 1: A Western Conference Preview?TAKE ...

Daily Ding: Ugly Win for the Celtics, Giannis Bests LaMelo, and an look around the league

02 Dec 2021

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Andrew Schlecht and James Edwards discuss the ugly win the Celtics had over the Sixers, a fun close game between the Bucks and Hornets, and then a loo...

All Bucks with Zora Stephenson

01 Dec 2021

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NBC Sports' Zora Stephenson drops by to talk with DA and Marcus about the defending champions Milwaukee Bucks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Daily Ding: Suns Beat Warriors in the Battle of NBA's Best & The Nets Beat the Knicks in the Battle of NY

01 Dec 2021

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Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil break down the top NBA games and stories from Tuesday, November 30th. The guys break down the Sun beating the Warriors in th...

Clippers Below the Radar, Suns vs. Warriors, and bad news for MPJ

30 Nov 2021

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Sam Amick, Anthony Slater and Law Murray break down the upcoming Warriors vs. Suns matchup, the tough Clippers defense, and bad news for the Nuggets a...

Daily Ding: Injury updates, Bulls sting Hornets in Battle of the Balls, Jokić back, Jazz thump Blazers

30 Nov 2021

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Travonne Edwards and Dave DuFour give injury updates on Michael Porter Jr, Joe Harris, Bogdan Bogdanovic, and Cam Reddish and break down a busy night ...

Suns Rollin', Klay's Return, Vogel on the Hot Seat + Nets Mess

29 Nov 2021

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The Basketball Buds with Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Jay King and Mo Dakhil. Rundown: — Suns 16 straight— Klay back before Christmas— Vogel hot ...

Daily Ding: Suns still shining, Warriors dominate, Ja Morant injured, John Wall wants to play

29 Nov 2021

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Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap an eventful weekend in the NBA. The Phoenix Suns won their 16th consecutive game, beating the Brooklyn Nets 113-107...

The Slammies + Matt Pennie on Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren and the 2022 Class

26 Nov 2021

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Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers hand our their quarterly NBA awards in their first edition of "The Slammies"Then the guys are joined by Matt Pennie to...

There is a Deeper Wave than this

25 Nov 2021

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Surprise! Happy Thanksgiving! It's Nerder time. We don't have time to argue!? ... leave that to your crazy uncle, aunty or whatever (it me) ~ Point of...

With Gary Payton II

24 Nov 2021

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Warriors' Gary Payton II drops by to talk with David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson about "new" life in the NBA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Daily Ding: The Night's Watch

24 Nov 2021

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Rundown1.) Kristaps breakout game in OT Mavs win vs Clippers2.) Knicks bench looks great against Russ triple double to beat Lakers3.) Heroics for Heat...

Warriors World, Kings Dethrone Walton, + Don't Mess with Beef Stew

23 Nov 2021

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Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater discuss the major topics around the league including the LeBron vs. Isaiah Stewart brawl, the mess the Kings a...

Daily Ding: Hornets sting Wizards, Wild Grizzlies get the win in Utah, Suns still shining

23 Nov 2021

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Travonne Edwards and Dave DuFour breakdown the Hornets second victory in less than a week over the Wizards, a wild finish for the Grizzlies in Utah ov...

Urgent LeBron ~ Hawks o' Last Year? Suns Back? Wolves Here? + Thanksgiving Favs

22 Nov 2021

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The Basketball Buds. Zach Harper, Trey Edwards, Jay King and Mo Dakhil .....Rundown: — LeBron says sense of urgency needed in November— most like...

Daily Ding: LeBron fracas, Klay return, Luke Walton out in Sacramento, Warriors and Suns keep rolling

22 Nov 2021

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Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap an eventful weekend around the NBA as LeBron James and Isaiah Stewart tangle in Detroit, Klay Thompson is cleared f...

DORT! Rockets Failure to Launch + What are the Indiana Pacers?

20 Nov 2021

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Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the past week of NBA basketball, the recent play of Lu Dort and his path to the NBA, what in the world are the...

GM Association, Wizards Winning, Giannis Gets Going + Warriors

19 Nov 2021

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In this week's Nerder the fellas celebrate the release of Seth's new book, 'The Mid-Range Theory' plus what's this about a General Managers Associatio...

Daily Ding: Curry Goes Off In Comeback Win vs the Cavs, Heat Beat the Wizards & 76ers Take Down the Nuggets

19 Nov 2021

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Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil break down the top NBA games and stories from Thursday, November 18th. The guys talk about Steph Curry's explosion in the 4t...

Warriors Are Back!, Panic Meter: Nets?, Zion Worry, LeHuman James Pt. 2 + Giannis Honest?

18 Nov 2021

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In this week's Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Jay King debate! Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: While the weather called for overcast skies with...

Giannis dominates AD, Blazers beat Bulls, and DORT

18 Nov 2021

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Andrew Schlecht and Law Murray discuss the night of NBA basketball including the Bucks beating the Lakers behind Giannis' 47 points. the Blazers comin...

What Did I Miss? with Michelle Beadle

17 Nov 2021

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Michelle Beadle drops by to talk with David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson about life after ESPN, her hiatus from broadcasting, travel, lessons learned,...

Daily Ding: Warriors take down the Nets, Clippers beat the Spurs & Staples Center to get renamed

17 Nov 2021

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Jared Weiss, Mo Dakhil & Anthony Slater break down the top NBA games and stories from Tuesday, November 16th. Athletic Warriors writer Anthony Sla...

Lessons from the First Month of the NBA

16 Nov 2021

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Sam Amick, Fred Katz, and Anthony Slater discuss things they have learned from the first month including trouble for the Kings, Wolves and Grizzlies, ...

Daily Ding: Bulls crush Lakers, Mavs handle Nuggets, Wizards and Suns keep winning

16 Nov 2021

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Mark Schindler and Dave DuFour breakdown a loaded Monday night around the NBA. The Bulls rout the Lakers in LA on the back of DeMar DeRozan's 38 point...

Clippers Rule LA, Pippen's Mad (Again), Andre on Kyrie + Cavs for Real?

15 Nov 2021

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The Basketball Buds. Zach Harper, Jay King, Tray Edwards, Mo Dakhil and James Edwards III.The Rundown: — are the Clippers the best team in LA? —...

Daily Ding: Streaking Warriors, Suns, Clippers, Hunter out in Atlanta

15 Nov 2021

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Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap with news from the weekend and check in on a few teams streaking at the top of the standings. Hosted on Acast. See...

Portland Stale Blazers, No More DeRozan Slander, and what are the Timberwolves?

13 Nov 2021

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Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week of the NBA, DeRozan's season for the Bulls, what is going on in Minnesota, and then bring on Danny Ma...

Bulls Backcourt, Paul George, Ricky Rubio and Team Culture

12 Nov 2021

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In this edition of Nerder She Wrote, Dave Seth and Mo examine the the Bulls guard play, Paul George and the Clippers, Ricky Rubio and the Cavs, and Te...

Daily Ding: Heat Go Cold Late vs the Clippers, Pacers Surprise the Jazz & Raptors Take A Bite Out of the 76ers

12 Nov 2021

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Jared Weiss & Mo Dakhil break down the top NBA games and stories from Thursday, November 11th. The guys talk about the Clippers cooling down the M...

WWEastern Promises?, Ben Who?, 74-8 + LeHuman James & Dame Blame with Michelle Beadle

11 Nov 2021

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In this week's Point of Contention Michelle Beadle, Marcus Thompson and Jay King debate! Hosted by Zach Harper. Produced by Jade Hoye.Take 1 > WWEa...

Daily Ding: Cade Cunningham over Jalen Green again and the Lakers Beat the Heat in OT

11 Nov 2021

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Andrew Schlecht and Law Murray break down the big time 13 game night in the NBA. They go deeper on the Pistons defeating the Rockets and the Lakers be...

Steph, Warriors + Suns Scandal with Amin Elhassan

10 Nov 2021

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In the latest edition of Hoops Adjacent Meadlowlark's Amin Elhassan drops by to talk about the Warriors and Suns' Robert Sarver scandal. Hosted on Ac...

Daily Ding: Jokić suspended, Bucks pushed, Jazz cruise, Clippers hold off Blazers

10 Nov 2021

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Only three games on the slate for Tuesday night, but plenty of action. Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour discuss the night's games and the NBA's handling of t...

Draymond Green DPOY? + Kings GM Monte McNair

09 Nov 2021

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Sam Amick and Anthony Slater first discuss the Warriors hot start to the season, Draymond Green's case for DPOY, the Sixers situation, and more.Plus a...

Daily Ding: Jokic clubs Markieff Morris, Steph drops 50 on the Hawks & the Bulls dominate the Nets

09 Nov 2021

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Jared Weiss and Tray Edwards break down the top games & stories in the NBA from Monday, November 8th. The guys break down Jokic clobbering Markief...

NBA Teams in Trouble, Warriors Contenders?, 76ers Offense + Seth Curry & Lakers Sans LeBron?

08 Nov 2021

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How times have changed. The Basketball Buds, Zach Harper, Trey Edwards, Marcus Thompson and Mo Dakhil. This week the fellas take a look at two potenti...

Daily Ding: NBA investigations, Heat vs. Jazz, Best of the Weekend

08 Nov 2021

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Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap the biggest stories and top performances from the weekend, including the big matchup between the Miami Heat and Uta...

Raptors Talk with Tas Melas, Fake Surprise Teams, Early Season Numbers

06 Nov 2021

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Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week that was in the NBA, early season stats and trends, the next "Fake Surprise Team", and then bring on ...

New Rules! Favorite Things Friday with Coach Thorpe

05 Nov 2021

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David Thorpe drops by to talk with Seth, Mo and Dave about referees, the changing of the Foul, the new Wilson ball, the Warriors defense, Miami's offe...

Celtics Statement Game, Sixers Stay Hot, and the Jazz Keep on Playing

05 Nov 2021

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Andrew Schlecht and Mo Dakhil discuss the Celtics defeating the Heat in Miami, The Jazz impressive win against the Hawks without Donovan Mitchell, and...

Heat Culture Back! Celtics Collapse, A Ball of Confusion. Jazz on the Clock! and Scottie 'Prop' Pippen Speaks!

04 Nov 2021

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In this week's Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Jay King debate. hosted By Zach Harper. produced By Jade HoyeTake 1 >> Heat Culture Back ...

Daily Ding: The Nets are inevitable, Sixers tame the Bulls, and the Grizzlies hang on

04 Nov 2021

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Andrew Schlecht and Jovan Buha discuss the Nets big victory against the Hawks, the Warriors beating the Hornets with the "other guys", Philly beating ...

The Whole Utah Jazz is Greater than the Sum of the Parts with Tony Jones

03 Nov 2021

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Tick....Tock....Tick....Tock....In this week's Hoop's Adjacent, Jazz reporter Tony Jones drops in to talk with David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson abou...

Daily Ding: LeBron Leads Lakers to Comeback Win, Suns Explode Late vs Pelicans & Miami Dominates Dallas

03 Nov 2021

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Jared Weiss & Mo Dakhil break down the top NBA games and stories from Tuesday, November 2nd. They talk about LeBron leading the Lakers to a comeba...

East Elite

02 Nov 2021

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Sam Amick, Fred Katz, and Anthony Slater run through the 1 loss teams in the East, go on a rant, and discuss how the NBA's eastern conference is shapi...

Daily Ding: Sixers upset Blazers without Embiid and Harris, Bulls charge back against the Celtics

02 Nov 2021

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Travonne Edwards and Dave DuFour react to the Blazers bad loss against a depleted 76ers team and the Celtics epic collapse against the now 6-1 Chicago...

Rookie Watch, Buy or Bye! + Are You Worried? + No Fouls

01 Nov 2021

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In this week's Basketball Buds Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Jay King, Mo Dakhil and James Edwards III take a look at some rookie class standouts. Then, ...

Daily Ding: Cade Cunningham, Celtics Wizards crazy OT, Worry Season

01 Nov 2021

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Keith Parish and Dave DuFour are back with another Weekend Update after week 2 in the NBA Regular Season. Cade Cunningham's debut, the Celtics and Wiz...

Top 5 Things Your Favorite NBA Podcaster Gets Wrong About the Thunder + the Spurs Rebuild

30 Oct 2021

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Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the 5 ways your favorite podcaster gets the Thunder rebuild wrong and then bring on Bruno Passos to discuss th...

OKC Thunder, Contenders Messing Around + Trending or Ending?

29 Oct 2021

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Nerder Town USA: {In the car} honk honk --> Mo Dakhil, Seth Partnow and Dave DuFour. Everyone is a yellin! "Farewell October,...glad to know ya' bu...

Daily Ding: Grizzlies take down the W's in OT & The Knicks hold off the Bulls late

29 Oct 2021

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Jared Weiss & Mo Dakhil break down the top NBA games and stories from Thursday, October 28th. The guys talk about the Grizzlies handing the Warrio...

Russ' Comedy Special / Bulls Back & the Player Empowerment Insurance Policy

28 Oct 2021

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In this week's Point of Contention. Marcus Thompson and Jay King debate! Hosted by Zach Harper. Produced by Jade Hoye. Take 1: Go Home and Watch a ...

Daily Ding: Thunder shock the Lakers, Harrison Barnes stuns the Suns

28 Oct 2021

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Andrew Schlecht and James Edwards discuss the Thunder's come from behind win against the Lakers in OKC, the Kings buzzer beater against the Suns, and ...

The Bulls are Back? with Darnell Mayberry

27 Oct 2021

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In this week's Hoops Adjacent, Bulls reporter Darnell Mayberry drops by to talk about the new-look Bulls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...

Daily Ding: Westbrook goes off in OT Win, Joker hurt in Jazz loss & what's up with the Mavericks Leadership Council?

27 Oct 2021

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Jared Weiss & Mo Dakhil break down the top NBA games and stories from Tuesday, October 26th. The guys talk about Russ Westbrook going off in OT in...

Mavs Disfunction + Early Season Surprises

26 Oct 2021

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Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Tim Cato discuss early season surprises including a rookie and how the Lakers are performing. Then the guys discuss the podca...

Daily Ding: Bulls win again, Celtics steal win, Clippers handle Blazers

26 Oct 2021

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Travonne Edwards and Dave DuFour recap a busy Monday night in the NBA. The Bulls become the first team to win 4 games on the back of 26 points from De...

Mysterious Suns Pre-Report, Top 75 Debate + Ben Simmons Saga: Part 55

25 Oct 2021

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The Basketball Buds, Zach Harper, Jay King, Travonne Edwards and Mo Dakhil. A vague report about Suns owner Robert Sarver has the guys wondering what'...

Daily Ding: Bulls, Hornets, Warriors 3 and 0, Lakers get first win

25 Oct 2021

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Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap an exciting first weekend in the NBA. The Bulls, Hornets, and Warriors all made it to 3-0. Ja Morant nearly gives t...

5 Questionable Rotation Decisions: Does a hot start matter? + Denver Nuggets path to contention

23 Oct 2021

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Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss 5 coaching rotation decisions made this week, if a hot start matters for NBA contenders, and then they bring o...

They Have A Math Problem Offensively

22 Oct 2021

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The season has begun, the fellas are having fun, Dave Seth and Mo get together and look back at some of the more interesting games still left on the t...

Daily Ding: Curry cooks the Clippers, Heat dominate the Bucks & the latest on Ben Simmons

22 Oct 2021

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Jared Weiss & Rich Hoffman break down the top NBA games and stories from Thursday, October 21st. The guys talk about the latest going on with Ben ...

Daily Ding: Knicks Overtime Spectacular

21 Oct 2021

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Andrew Schlecht and Mo Dakhil discuss the Celtics Knicks double OT classic, and then bounce around the NBA on the 2nd night of action. Hosted on Acas...

Opening Day Extravaganza Mailbag with Nate Duncan

20 Oct 2021

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Join Zach Harper, Dave DuFour, Tray Edwards, David Aldridge, Mo Dakhil, Marcus Thompson and special guest Nate Duncan as they preview the upcoming NBA...

Daily Ding: Nets vs. Bucks, Warriors vs. Lakers, NBA Opening Night

20 Oct 2021

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The NBA Regular Season is back! Jared Weiss and Dave DuFour breakdown the first two games of the season. The Milwaukee Bucks destroyed the Brooklyn Ne...

NBA Starts Today! Zion's Status, Lakers preseason woes, and does Ayton deserve the max?

19 Oct 2021

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Sam Amick, Anthony Slater and Will Guillory break down opening night, the Pelican's upcoming season, what Zion's status is, Ben Simmons playing soon? ...

Daily Ding: "The Intelligence of Anthony Edwards" with Jon Krawczynski

19 Oct 2021

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The Athletic's Minnesota Timberwolves beat reporter Jon Krawczynski to discuss his feature on Anthony Edwards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Tis the Season to Play Basketball!`~~ Commence!

18 Oct 2021

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The Basketball Buds....Zach Harper, Jay King, Dave DuFour, James Edwards III and Jovan Buha. What you say here ....will be used against you on the COU...

Over Under Locks + Rockets Rebuild

16 Oct 2021

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Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss who they think are locks for their over or under for the season and then Kelly Iko, Rockets beat writer, discu...

Awards Predictions! with Ben Taylor

15 Oct 2021

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Ben Taylor of Thinking Basketball stops by to chat with Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow and Mo Dakhil.Is the MVP Kevin Durant's award to lose?League Parity...

Daily Ding: "Ben Simmons is in the building" with Rich Hofmann

15 Oct 2021

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Philadelphia 76ers beat writer Rich Hofmann joins Jared Weiss to discuss the latest in the Ben Simmons saga. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

90's Knicks, Kyrie Conundrum + Jon Gruden's Crazy Emails with Chris Herring

13 Oct 2021

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In this week's Hoops Adjacent, David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson talk to Sports Illustrated's Chris Herring about his new upcoming book "Blood in the...

Daily Ding: Nets Kyrie Irving suspended react with Alex Schiffer

13 Oct 2021

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The Athletic's Brooklyn Nets beat reporter Alex Schiffer and host Jared Weiss provide updates and reaction to Kyrie Irving's suspension. Hosted on Ac...

West Preview: Contenders, Breakout Players, and Overrated Teams

12 Oct 2021

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Western Conference Preview with Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony SlaterMost underrated teamMost overrated teamHow many West teams are contenders? ( A...

East Preview: Contenders, Playoff Locks, Play-in teams and the Cellar Dwellers

11 Oct 2021

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The Basketball Buds, Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Dave DuFour, Mo Dakhil, Rich Hofmann and Jay King (from a wedding in Massachusetts) gather to preview ...

What NBA Teams will surprise? + Can the Magic get on track?

09 Oct 2021

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Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss which teams are primed to surprise? Which guards should be targeted in NBA fantasy? and then they bring on Jos...

Daily Ding: Rookies to Watch

09 Oct 2021

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Andrew Schlecht and Will Guillory discuss rookies they are watching for in the preseason and beyond.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

Preseason "Take It Easy" Takeaways with John Hollinger

08 Oct 2021

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In this week's Nerder, John Hollinger joins Dave DuFour and Mo Dakhil to talk about some very early preseason takeaways. First up, Ja Morant hunting o...

Daily Ding: Pelicans Season Preview

08 Oct 2021

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Andrew Schlecht and Will Guillory preview the Pelicans upcoming season, Zion's health status, who starts and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

Pau of Contention: --> GM Survey + Deandre Ayton Playin Around, Philadelphia Standoff, Sleep or Keep? & Farewell Pau

07 Oct 2021

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The Athletic NBA Show Presents - Point of Contention with Marcus Thompson and Jay 'The KID' King. Hosted by Zach Harper | Produced by Jade HoyeTake1: ...

The Quiet Calm, Killer Instinct of Steph Curry

06 Oct 2021

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Warriors superstar Steph Curry stops by to talk with David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson about being a Dad, his preparations, confidence and insecuriti...

How an NBA Star gets traded

05 Oct 2021

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Jon Krawczynski joins Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater to discuss how Ben Simmons strategy to get traded is working, comparing it to Harden and...

October Chatter - Questions surround Ben Simmons, Tapping Pockets + Zion's Exit Strategy? Candy!

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Basketball Buds are back. Zach Harper, Jay King, Tray Edwards, Dave DuFour and James Edwards III return just in time time for the Fall. Happy Octo...

Lakers Star Power, 5 Preseason Storylines, and 3rd year players needing a big season

02 Oct 2021

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Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss 5 storylines to watch for in the preseason, 2 teams that have 2 3rd year players that need to see improvement,...

76ers Simmons Saga with Derek Bodner

01 Oct 2021

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76ers reporter Derek Bodner drops by to talk with Dave DuFour and Mo Dakhil about the latest with Ben Simmons and the 76ers situation. Lessons from Ji...

Daily Ding: Nets training camp check in with Alex Schiffer

01 Oct 2021

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The Athletic's Alex Schiffer checks in with Jared Weiss from the Brooklyn Nets training camp in San Diego. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Daily Ding: "Are we sleeping on the Bucks?" with Eric Nehm

30 Sep 2021

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Eric Nehm joins Dave DuFour to check in after Bucks media day with updates on the team's internal outlook on the upcoming season. Hosted on Acast. Se...

Title Bound Nets with Sarah Kustok

29 Sep 2021

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Dateline 9.29.21 -- Hoops Adjacent -- 'ol pal Sarah Kustok drops by to talk with DA and Marcus on the drama unfolding in Brooklyn, NEW YORK and across...

Media Day Buffet

28 Sep 2021

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Sam Amick, Anthony Slater, (and later Andrew Schlecht) discuss NBA Media Day around the country and how vaccination is impacting the potential for the...

NBA meets NFL: Strategy and Analytics

24 Sep 2021

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This week Sheil Kapadia joins Mo Dakhil and Seth Partnow to discuss the analytics in the NBA and NFL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...