Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Bucks Back in the Saddle Again with Eric Nehm
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Hoops Adjacent .. Marcus Thompson and DA welcome back the Milwaukee bucks with report...
Giannis is dominant, Beal Trade this Summer? + Team USA is struggling
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Amick, Anthony Slater and Fred Katz discuss the Bucks victory over the Suns in Game 3, what to e...
PSSST! .........The BUCKS ARE BACK BABY!
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Basketball Buds Low Fi: With Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Jay King [and his new mic] Dave DuFour a...
How the Bucks were built, 3 point shooting, and the NBA Finals with David Aldridge
10 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss how the Bucks were built in 1 month, how the Bucks current 3...
Suns Are Too Good, Monty vs Mike, Bucks Plan
10 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Nerder with Dave, Seth and Mo. What have we seen so far in the Suns vs Bucks Finals. ...
Suns Destiny Revealed? Bud’s Bucks Adjust? Dawn of a' New Era, + Coaching Carousel and Team USA’s Kevin Love Experiment
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Amin Elhassan debate! Hosted by Zach Harper.T...
Managing (Great) Expectations & Navigating the Sound Bite World with Warriors GM Bob Myers
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Hoops Adjacent, Warriors GM / President of Basketball Ops Bob Myers joins David and M...
NBA Finals: 5 Things to Watch
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater preview the NBA Finals with 5 things to watch for:Giannis (d...
Voilà~Last (Man) Standing // Bucks vs Suns // NBA Finals Preview
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Basketball Buds, Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Jay King, Dave DuFour and Mo Dakhil preview the 2021...
Suns and Hawks Copy Cats + Suns are Finals Bound
03 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss which teams are primed to use the blue prints of the Suns or...
Bucks Getting Closer, Suns Lucky? + Clippers Future
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Nerder, Dave Seth and Mo go thru Bucks/Hawks on the eve of Game 6. What took so long ...
Bucks Plot Twist, Portland's Press Problems, Suns Rut...urnAround!, A Whole New World + Shaq vs LeBron
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Ethan Strauss debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.T...
The Improbable Rise of Mirin Fader writing a book about a kid from Greece named Giannis Antetokounmpo
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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Paul George Spoils Suns Finals Birth, Bucks moving on? + Coaching Carousel
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Amick, Fred Katz, and Anthony Slater discuss the Clippers victory over the Suns in Game 5 to sta...
Who. Writes. This. Stuff. // Lillard vs Billups Blazer Shake Up! + Bucks v Suns Finals? Who called that?
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Basketball Buds. Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Jay King and special guest Marcus Thompson. What. IS...
Suns Path to Contention, Mavs = Kangz? + Trae Young has arrived
26 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the Suns path to contention through the draft, how the Mavs ...
Chris's Suns Set Sail // OR || did the Clippers Solve the Suns? + Trae-Giannis-Holiday
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's Friday! Welcome to 'Nerder She Wrote' ......Dave, Seth and Mo here,..JH Producing. "Zubac has b...
Suns! They Aeyton Playin' Around, Pistons Lotto Luck, Nets Crumble into the Sen Bimmons Conundrum + a' Bucks/Hawks pat on the BACK
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Point of Contention. Marcus Thompson and Ethan Strauss debate. Hosted by Z...
Vis-à-vis Ben Simmons' Paradox with Raja Bell
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ala The Ringer's 'Real Ones' Raja Bell (not Logan Murdoch) drops by to talk with DA and Marcus about...
Suns are Scorching, Hawks Surprising Rise, and the fall of Ben Simmons
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater discuss the Suns big win in Game 1 of the Western Conference...
76ers Daryl-Drop the Ball / FRAUD ALERT // Jazz FLOP /// - Is Quin the new BUD? Is BUD the new MAGOO? //// From This Day Forth He'll Be Known As... + GIANNIS the GREAT
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Basketball Buds. Zach Harper, Jay King, Tray Edwards, Dave DuFour and James Edwards III. The 76e...
Andrew Yang on the Nets (and some Knicks trivia) + The Old NBA Take Gauntlet
19 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers bring on the Old Take Gauntlet:1)The Atlanta Hawks’ 2020 offseason...
Playoff Punch Drunk + Organizational-Mis-Alignment Pelicans & Mavericks ~ No Threes!
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Nerder, Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow and Mo Dakhil record immediately following Game 6 b...
KD goes Ballistic! Coach Bud and Giannis out to Lunch! KAWHI Done? The CP3 Curse strikes again! MAVS ShHAKEUP + Coaching Carousel
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Point of Contention Ethan Strauss and Marcus Thompson debate! Hosted by Anthony Slate...
Embiid Ready? Hack-A-Ben, Injuries Galore and the First Woman Coach with Stephanie Ready
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TNT's Stephanie Ready drops by to talk with David and Marcus about the Sixers/Hawks series. Nets/Buc...
Mavs Front Office Mess + Top 5 Players in the Playoffs
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater are joined by Tim Cato to discuss their piece on the Maveric...
Welcome to The Athletic NBA Show
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
An NBA podcast featuring a rotating lineup of the best insiders, writers, and reporters from The Ath...
What. Is. Happening. (Dead Denver Decode + Missing P. J. Dozier? + No Worry Suns + More Injuries + Swallows the Whistle Rhythm Bashing + Can the Nets Survive?)
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Basketball Buds. Zach Harper, Jay King, Dave DuFour and James Edwards III. Off the top, the Nugg...
Jazz Journey to Mitchell and his Playoff Dominance + Mavs Mess with Tim Cato
12 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss how the Jazz built their current West contender, how Donovan...
Bucks/Nets Game 3 Decode + Solving Rudy Gobert + Defending Trae Young + Embiid & Chris Paul
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Nerder, Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow and Mo Dakhil chat with The Ringer's J. Kyle Mann (...
What the Buck? Hired/Fired, Playoff P Back! + Simmons Syndrome + Bron the Mortal
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Point of Contention Ethan Strauss and Marcus Thompson debate! Hosted by Zach Harper. ...
Big Market Dependence with Ethan Strauss
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Hoops Adjacent, David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson chat with Ethan Strauss about Kevi...
The Nets are inevitable, Scorching Suns, and are the Clippers trustworthy?
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater discuss if anyone can beat the Nets, the Suns big game 1 win...
Trae Young Stuns, Kawhi Gets Last Laugh, Harden-less Nets, Bucks' Offense, Dame Wants Out Decode
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Basketball Buds, Tray Edwards, Jay King and James Edwards go through Game 1 between the Hawks an...
NBA First Round Awards + Celtic Swap
05 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers give out first round awards to players: Best Debut AwardFirst Round...
Playoff Whip Around + Losers, What Now? , Celtics & Brad Stevens + 76ers vs Hawks, Nets vs Bucks
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With the second round of the playoffs looming, the Nerder crew, Dave, Seth, and Mo take some time to...
Lakers Panic? Ainge Out, Double OT Dame, Fans Suck and Playoff MVP
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Point of Contention Ethan Strauss and Marcus Thompson debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.T...
Bucks Deep Dive with (the first) 'Point Forward' Marques Johnson
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Hoops Adjacent Marques Johnson, basketball analyst for the Milwaukee Bucks on Fox Spo...
Are the Lakers toast without AD? Are the Nets equipped for the Bucks? Grizzlies or Hawks brighter future?
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Schlecht hosts in place of Sam Amick today with Fred Katz, Anthony Slater and special guest M...
Bucks (Jay King) Laugh Last, Suns Take Game 4, Lakers Concern? + Hawks Rollin'
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Basketball Buds. Zach Harper, Dave DuFour, Tray Edwards and Law Murray. Despite his absence from...
Kawhi Take the Wheel, East and West Finals Hot Takes + First Round Trivia
29 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss Kawhi Leonard's place in the Clippers blame game, who will m...
All the Series that Matter
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Nerder, Dave, Seth and Mo go through the first round series that matter. Knicks/Hawks...
Lakers in Trouble? Psyche!!, Luka Magic, Don Mitchell Upset! + Ref Disaster + Another Tournament?
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Point of Contention Ethan Strauss and Marcus Thompson debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.T...
Reminisce History, Young's Hawks, Too Cute Lakers, Fearless Luka, Time Tempo and Across the NBA with Steve 'Irving Gervin' Smith
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
NBA's / TNT's Steve 'Smitty' Smith drops by to talk with David and Marcus, reminiscing about his sig...
Suns Burning the Lakers Dynasty Hopes? Grizzlies starting something special?
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Amick, Fred Katz, and Anthony Slater discuss Suns victory over the Lakers, the NBA crowds, if th...
Making sense of Lakers Suns G1 + Luka Pats Bev on the Head + Nets Dominance, Knicks + "Bucks in 4?"
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Basketball Buds. Zach Harper, Jay King, Dave DuFour and Tray Edwards try to make sense of what h...
Western Conference Playoff Preview
22 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers preview the Western Conference playoff matchups (Jazz vs Grizzlies, ...
Eastern Conference Playoffs (Preview + Predicts)
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Nerder, Dave, Seth and Mo take a look at the Eastern Conference Playoffs. Wizards vs ...
Bold, UnFiltered, Audacious Predictions for the 2021 NBA Playoffs
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Jay King debate! Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1...
Lakers vs Warriors Pregame with Allie Clifton
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lakers studio host and Road Trippin's Allie Clifton drops by to talk about the big play-in game betw...
NBA Play In Tournament + Playoff Preview
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Amick, Fred Katz, and Anthony Slater break down the NBA play in tournament, Steph vs. LeBron, an...
NBA Season Over, Play-In / Playoff Bold Predictions (Part 1)
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Basketball Buds. Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Dave DuFour and Law Murray set the table for the pla...
Westbrook's Legacy, Warriors a Sleeping Giant?, and a Miami Heat Deep Dive with Zach Harper
15 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode we lay out what happened this week in the NBA, discuss Russell Westbrook's legacy...
Bonus Episode: The Athletic’s Small Business Story | Part 3 of 3
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Part Three of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ s...
Play-In Tournament (Conceptual) Breakdown
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Nerder, Dave, Seth and Mo wax on the play-in tournament. The guys all love it but can...
Warriors Groovin', Missing Vets, Kyrie's Beard, NBA Awards + Beal vs Bazemore
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Point of Contention, Marcus Thompson and Ethan Strauss debate! Hosted by Zach Harper....
Bonus Episode: The Athletic’s Small Business Story | Part 2 of 3
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Part Two of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ ser...
Spreadsheet Basketball, Russ Westbrook and Runnin' with Jordan with Jamal Crawford
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of Hoops Adjacent David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson talk to NBA legend Jamal...
Can the Lakers get it together? Are the Warriors a threat in the Play In?
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Amick and Anthony Slater are joined by Bill Oram to discuss the state of the Los Angeles Lakers,...
Bonus Episode: The Athletic’s Small Business Story | Part 1 of 3
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Part One of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ ser...
Lakers vs Warriors Play-In? Celtics Problems, South Beach Zach Back + Zion's Finger
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Basketball Buds, Zach, Tray, Jay and Dave contemplate a probable play-in between LeBr...
Cavs Conundrum, NBA Rookie Stat, and the Timberwolves Deep Dive
08 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week that was in the NBA, a fun rookie stat, what the Ca...
Pacers Coach Debacle + Under the Radar (Bucks, Clippers and Jazz)
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Nerder, Indy Cornrows' and SB Nation's Caitlin Cooper drops by to talk about the turm...
LePanic Time? Suns Still Rising, Stotts Out, LeMelo Ballin' + Bucks Ultimatum
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest Point of Contention, Ethan Strauss and Marcus Thompson debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.T...
Suns Deep Dive with Eddie Johnson
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Hoops Adjacent, David Aldridge bids adieu to Wos Lambre as he heads over t...
NBA Awards Debate
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Amick, Anthony Slater, and Fred Katz welcome in Marcus Thompson on the show to discuss NBA award...
LeBron is Human?, Lakers Questions, Professional Suns, Nuggets, LaMelo's Back + East Outlook
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Basketball Buds Dave DuFour, Jay King, James Edwards and Tray Edwards talk about the ...
All NBA Guard Selection, Utah Jazz Gem Georges Niang, Sacramento Kings Deep Dive with Jason Jones
01 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Schlecht is joined by Fred Katz to discuss who the All NBA Guards should be. Is Luka a guard?...
Russ Renaissance, Love's Grief, Dr. J's Snub, Warriors Tank? + Julius Randle the Real MVP
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Point of Contention, Marcus Thompson and Ethan Strauss debate! Hosted by Zach Harper....
Wizards Go National with Fred Katz
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wizards reporter Fred Katz drops by to talk with David and Wos about the red-hot Wizards. What's goi...
Lillard long for the Blazers? + The Race for the NBA Play In
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Amick, Fred Katz, and Anthony Slater are joined by the Athletic's own Jason Quick to discuss the...
The Julius Randle Debate, KnicksTape, Big Stars Returning + The Curse of the Power Ranking
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Basketball Buds, Zach Harper, Jay King, Tray Edwards, Dave DuFour and James Edwards III. First u...
NBA All Sophomore Team, East Play In Teams, and 76ers Deep Dive
24 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week that was in the NBA, the NBA Sophomores and who wou...
Nerder Mailbag + Circle of Life: Part Deux
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dave is back from vacation, refreshed and ready. "How nice." said Mo. Seth asks, "Who's the Harden i...
Steph MVP!?, Suns Risen, TV Ratings, Title Odds + Injuries Injuries Injuries
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Point of Contention, Marcus Thompson and Ethan Strauss debate! Hosted by Zach Harper....
Warriors Deep Dive + Steph's Insane Run with Monte Poole
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
NBC Sports' Monte Poole drops by to talk about the Warriors, Steph's crazy run going on, Draymond, K...
NBA Hot Take Cannon
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater discuss hot take topics from around the NBA1. Jokic should b...
Steph's Run, Money > The Game, Celtics Back? + Wizards good?
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Basketball Buds: Dave Harper, Jay King, Tray Edwards and James Edwards. The rundown: Steph’s ...
The Gritty Lakers, Trading CJ McCollum, and Warriors Deep Dive with Ethan Strauss
17 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers recap the week that was in the NBA, dive into the...
West Playoff Picture, Jazz Underrated + Team Playoff Prep with John Hollinger
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Nerder, John Hollinger stop by to talk with Mo and Seth about the Western Conference ...
The West Mess, An Enormous Mistake? To Tank or Not To Tank, MVP Odds & East's Best
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Point of Contention, Marcus Thompson and Ethan Strauss debate. Hosted by Zach Harper....
Jamal Murray Fallout, Ramifications in the West, Jazz + Importance of Rebounding with Chris Herring
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sports Illustrated's Chris Herring drops by to talk to David Aldridge and Wos Lambre about the devas...
Can the Clippers make a run?
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Amick and Anthony Slater are joined by Law Murray to discuss the Los Angeles Clippers.Is Kawhi i...
Alex Rodriguez and the Timberwolves, Bizarre Ejections, Chris Paul's Suns, MVP Talk
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Basketball Buds, Zach Harper, BIG Wos, Jay King and Tray Edwards talk about the sale ...
Shattered: Hope, Heartbreak and the New York Knicks
11 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are excited to announce The Athletic's new podcast series - Shattered: Hope, Heartbreak and the N...
Chris Paul opting out? Grizzlies Ceiling Raiser, and a Clippers deep dive
10 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week in the NBA, which player on the Grizzlies outside o...
Vets vs Noobs + NBA Circle of Life: Death of the Warriors Dynasty
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Nerder, Dave, Seth and Mo talk about "Veteranosity" and why teams sometimes play vets...
Lakers Panic?, Paul Pierce's BIG Night, Celtics' Identity Complex + DPOY Odds & Blowouts
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of Point of Contention Jay King and James Edwards III debate. Hosted by Zach Harper....
The Knicks Wretched Past + 76ers Deep Dive with Derek Bodner
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest Hoops Adjacent with David Aldridge and Wos Lambre the fellas talk to Mike Smeltz , Pro...
NBA Lie Detector Test
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Amick, Fred Katz, and Anthony Slater bring in Mike Singer from the Denver Post to discuss the De...
Jrue Holiday Gets Paid, Paul Pierce Bash, Isaiah Thomas Returns, Fraud No Fraud: Nets Front-Court + Say What? Knicks Players on the Knicks
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Basketball Buds Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Jay King and Wos Lambre talk about the imp...
NBA Buyout Problem? Nuggets True Contenders? Deep Dive on the Utah Jazz
03 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers bring you another episode of the Saturday Slam and Jam. On today's s...
Deadline Decompress, March Madness Scouting + Crunch Time Issues
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Nerder with Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow and Mo Dakhil. Trade Deadlines de-compression. ...
Bron Le'cruitin' Steph? Deadline Winners, Foul Not A Foul, ROY Odds + JJ Redick Upset!
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Point of Contention, Marcus Thompson and special guest Jay King debate. Hosted by Zac...
With Chris Webber
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest Hoops Adjacent, TNT's Chris Webber drops by to talk to Wos and David. Chris' former te...
Around the NBA with J.A. Adande
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Amick, Fred Katz, and Anthony Slater are joined by legend of the business J.A. Adande to discuss...
Trade Deadline Winners/Losers + Buyout Market & Draymod Green's Defense
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Basketball Buds, Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Dave DuFour, Jay King and Wos Lambre. Trade Deadline...
NBA Trade Deadline Draft and Detroit Pistons Development, Draft, and Young Player Rankings
27 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the NBA Trade Deadline and draft their most interesting trad...
Myth Busting + NBA Circle of Life Found!
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest Nerder, Dave, Seth and Mo do some, myth busting..."My star player doesn't get fouled e...
NBA Trade Deadline Recap (Live)
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Nerder, Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil and Andrew Schlect recap the NBA Trade D...