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Bucks Getting Closer, Suns Lucky? + Clippers Future

02 Jul 2021

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In this week's Nerder, Dave Seth and Mo go thru Bucks/Hawks on the eve of Game 6. What took so long to get to that aggressive switching scheme? Do the...

Bucks Plot Twist, Portland's Press Problems, Suns Rut...urnAround!, A Whole New World + Shaq vs LeBron

01 Jul 2021

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In this week's Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Ethan Strauss debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: The Bucks stop here?Take 2: What is the int...

The Improbable Rise of Mirin Fader writing a book about a kid from Greece named Giannis Antetokounmpo

30 Jun 2021

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Paul George Spoils Suns Finals Birth, Bucks moving on? + Coaching Carousel

29 Jun 2021

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Sam Amick, Fred Katz, and Anthony Slater discuss the Clippers victory over the Suns in Game 5 to stave off elimination, Paul George and Reggie Jackson...

Who. Writes. This. Stuff. // Lillard vs Billups Blazer Shake Up! + Bucks v Suns Finals? Who called that?

28 Jun 2021

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The Basketball Buds. Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Jay King and special guest Marcus Thompson. What. IS. Happening. n' Portland and beyond? The buds asse...

Suns Path to Contention, Mavs = Kangz? + Trae Young has arrived

26 Jun 2021

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Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the Suns path to contention through the draft, how the Mavs are becoming the Kings (Kangz) and then Chris Kirs...

Chris's Suns Set Sail // OR || did the Clippers Solve the Suns? + Trae-Giannis-Holiday

25 Jun 2021

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It's Friday! Welcome to 'Nerder She Wrote' ......Dave, Seth and Mo here,..JH Producing. "Zubac has been good!" }}} How do you feel (about) the Suns an...

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

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In this week's edition of Point of Contention. Marcus Thompson and Ethan Strauss debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: Jade play the tape! The final 3...

Vis-à-vis Ben Simmons' Paradox with Raja Bell

23 Jun 2021

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Ala The Ringer's 'Real Ones' Raja Bell (not Logan Murdoch) drops by to talk with DA and Marcus about the (been there done that) Ben Simmons' struggle-...

Suns are Scorching, Hawks Surprising Rise, and the fall of Ben Simmons

22 Jun 2021

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Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater discuss the Suns big win in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, who is the best player on the Suns??The H...

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

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The Basketball Buds. Zach Harper, Jay King, Tray Edwards, Dave DuFour and James Edwards III. The 76ers, Doc, Ben, Joel, Daryl-Drop the ball as the Haw...

Andrew Yang on the Nets (and some Knicks trivia) + The Old NBA Take Gauntlet

19 Jun 2021

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Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers bring on the Old Take Gauntlet:1)The Atlanta Hawks’ 2020 offseason was a mistake.2)The Rockets were idiots to not ta...

Playoff Punch Drunk + Organizational-Mis-Alignment Pelicans & Mavericks ~ No Threes!

18 Jun 2021

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In this week's Nerder, Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow and Mo Dakhil record immediately following Game 6 between the Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets. The ...

KD goes Ballistic! Coach Bud and Giannis out to Lunch! KAWHI Done? The CP3 Curse strikes again! MAVS ShHAKEUP + Coaching Carousel

17 Jun 2021

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In this week's Point of Contention Ethan Strauss and Marcus Thompson debate! Hosted by Anthony Slater.Take 1: What kind of Bud is Mike smoking!? Take...

Embiid Ready? Hack-A-Ben, Injuries Galore and the First Woman Coach with Stephanie Ready

16 Jun 2021

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TNT's Stephanie Ready drops by to talk with David and Marcus about the Sixers/Hawks series. Nets/Bucks, injuries, injuries and more injuries and when ...

Mavs Front Office Mess + Top 5 Players in the Playoffs

15 Jun 2021

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Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater are joined by Tim Cato to discuss their piece on the Mavericks front office and the mayhem that has occurred b...

Welcome to The Athletic NBA Show

14 Jun 2021

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An NBA podcast featuring a rotating lineup of the best insiders, writers, and reporters from The Athletic. Daily, Monday thru Saturday. Monday: Basket...

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

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The Basketball Buds. Zach Harper, Jay King, Dave DuFour and James Edwards III. Off the top, the Nuggets are in trouble, obviously. But what is going o...

Jazz Journey to Mitchell and his Playoff Dominance + Mavs Mess with Tim Cato

12 Jun 2021

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Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss how the Jazz built their current West contender, how Donovan Mitchell stacks up against the competition with h...

Bucks/Nets Game 3 Decode + Solving Rudy Gobert + Defending Trae Young + Embiid & Chris Paul

11 Jun 2021

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In this week's Nerder, Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow and Mo Dakhil chat with The Ringer's J. Kyle Mann (@jkylemann) about the Bucks win over the Nets on T...

What the Buck? Hired/Fired, Playoff P Back! + Simmons Syndrome + Bron the Mortal

10 Jun 2021

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In this week's Point of Contention Ethan Strauss and Marcus Thompson debate! Hosted by Zach Harper. Take 1: Now looking at Round 2, the Nets and Bucks...

Big Market Dependence with Ethan Strauss

09 Jun 2021

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In this week's Hoops Adjacent, David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson chat with Ethan Strauss about Kevin Durant. Is he the best ever? What is going on wi...

The Nets are inevitable, Scorching Suns, and are the Clippers trustworthy?

08 Jun 2021

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Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater discuss if anyone can beat the Nets, the Suns big game 1 win against the Nuggets, if the Hawks can sustain the...

Trae Young Stuns, Kawhi Gets Last Laugh, Harden-less Nets, Bucks' Offense, Dame Wants Out Decode

07 Jun 2021

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The Basketball Buds, Tray Edwards, Jay King and James Edwards go through Game 1 between the Hawks and 76ers. Trae Young's emergence continues, 76ers r...

NBA First Round Awards + Celtic Swap

05 Jun 2021

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Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers give out first round awards to players: Best Debut AwardFirst Round TopShot Moment AwardRole Player of the First Roun...

Playoff Whip Around + Losers, What Now? , Celtics & Brad Stevens + 76ers vs Hawks, Nets vs Bucks

04 Jun 2021

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With the second round of the playoffs looming, the Nerder crew, Dave, Seth, and Mo take some time to catch up. Seth and Mo discuss their experiences a...

Lakers Panic? Ainge Out, Double OT Dame, Fans Suck and Playoff MVP

03 Jun 2021

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In this week's Point of Contention Ethan Strauss and Marcus Thompson debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: Oh boy the drama that is unfolding out west...

Bucks Deep Dive with (the first) 'Point Forward' Marques Johnson

02 Jun 2021

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In this week's Hoops Adjacent Marques Johnson, basketball analyst for the Milwaukee Bucks on Fox Sports Net, drops by to talk all thinks Bucks. Also r...

Are the Lakers toast without AD? Are the Nets equipped for the Bucks? Grizzlies or Hawks brighter future?

01 Jun 2021

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Andrew Schlecht hosts in place of Sam Amick today with Fred Katz, Anthony Slater and special guest Mike Smeltz. They discuss these 8 topics around the...

Bucks (Jay King) Laugh Last, Suns Take Game 4, Lakers Concern? + Hawks Rollin'

31 May 2021

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The Basketball Buds. Zach Harper, Dave DuFour, Tray Edwards and Law Murray. Despite his absence from the show Jay King and the Milwaukee Bucks have th...

Kawhi Take the Wheel, East and West Finals Hot Takes + First Round Trivia

29 May 2021

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Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss Kawhi Leonard's place in the Clippers blame game, who will make the East and West Finals and then bring on Wil...

All the Series that Matter

28 May 2021

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In this week's Nerder, Dave, Seth and Mo go through the first round series that matter. Knicks/Hawks, Bucks/Heat, Clippers/Mavs, Lakers/Suns, Blazers/...

Lakers in Trouble? Psyche!!, Luka Magic, Don Mitchell Upset! + Ref Disaster + Another Tournament?

27 May 2021

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In this week's Point of Contention Ethan Strauss and Marcus Thompson debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: Lakers in Trouble? Psyche!!Take 2: Meanwhil...

Reminisce History, Young's Hawks, Too Cute Lakers, Fearless Luka, Time Tempo and Across the NBA with Steve 'Irving Gervin' Smith

26 May 2021

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NBA's / TNT's Steve 'Smitty' Smith drops by to talk with David and Marcus, reminiscing about his signature move, paradigm shifts in the NBA and changi...

Suns Burning the Lakers Dynasty Hopes? Grizzlies starting something special?

25 May 2021

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Sam Amick, Fred Katz, and Anthony Slater discuss Suns victory over the Lakers, the NBA crowds, if the Grizzlies are starting something special, proble...

Making sense of Lakers Suns G1 + Luka Pats Bev on the Head + Nets Dominance, Knicks + "Bucks in 4?"

24 May 2021

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The Basketball Buds. Zach Harper, Jay King, Dave DuFour and Tray Edwards try to make sense of what happened in Game 1 of the Lakers vs Suns series.......

Western Conference Playoff Preview

22 May 2021

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Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers preview the Western Conference playoff matchups (Jazz vs Grizzlies, Lakers vs Suns, Clippers vs Mavs, and Blazers vs N...

Eastern Conference Playoffs (Preview + Predicts)

21 May 2021

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In this week's Nerder, Dave, Seth and Mo take a look at the Eastern Conference Playoffs. Wizards vs 76ers. Celtics vs Nets. Heat vs Bucks. And finally...

Bold, UnFiltered, Audacious Predictions for the 2021 NBA Playoffs

20 May 2021

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In this week's Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Jay King debate! Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: Celtics get by the Wizards. Now, will the Nets w...

Lakers vs Warriors Pregame with Allie Clifton

19 May 2021

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Lakers studio host and Road Trippin's Allie Clifton drops by to talk about the big play-in game between the Lakers and Warriors. Also LeBron and Solom...

NBA Play In Tournament + Playoff Preview

18 May 2021

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Sam Amick, Fred Katz, and Anthony Slater break down the NBA play in tournament, Steph vs. LeBron, and predicting the other play in games. Then in part...

NBA Season Over, Play-In / Playoff Bold Predictions (Part 1)

17 May 2021

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The Basketball Buds. Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Dave DuFour and Law Murray set the table for the play-in tournament and later this week, the playoffs....

Westbrook's Legacy, Warriors a Sleeping Giant?, and a Miami Heat Deep Dive with Zach Harper

15 May 2021

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On today's episode we lay out what happened this week in the NBA, discuss Russell Westbrook's legacy and him breaking the triple double record, if the...

Bonus Episode: The Athletic’s Small Business Story | Part 3 of 3

14 May 2021

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Part Three of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode The Athletic’s co-founder...

Play-In Tournament (Conceptual) Breakdown

14 May 2021

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In this week's Nerder, Dave, Seth and Mo wax on the play-in tournament. The guys all love it but can it make more sense? What can the NBA change? Can ...

Warriors Groovin', Missing Vets, Kyrie's Beard, NBA Awards + Beal vs Bazemore

13 May 2021

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In this week's Point of Contention, Marcus Thompson and Ethan Strauss debate! Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: Are we about to witness a play-in game for...

Bonus Episode: The Athletic’s Small Business Story | Part 2 of 3

12 May 2021

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Part Two of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode The Athletic’s co-founders ...

Spreadsheet Basketball, Russ Westbrook and Runnin' with Jordan with Jamal Crawford

12 May 2021

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On this week's episode of Hoops Adjacent David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson talk to NBA legend Jamal Crawford about the lack of veterans on NBA teams,...

Can the Lakers get it together? Are the Warriors a threat in the Play In?

11 May 2021

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Sam Amick and Anthony Slater are joined by Bill Oram to discuss the state of the Los Angeles Lakers, Anthony Davis returning to form, problems with Dr...

Bonus Episode: The Athletic’s Small Business Story | Part 1 of 3

10 May 2021

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Part One of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode we hear from The Athletic’s...

Lakers vs Warriors Play-In? Celtics Problems, South Beach Zach Back + Zion's Finger

10 May 2021

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In this week's Basketball Buds, Zach, Tray, Jay and Dave contemplate a probable play-in between LeBron's Lakers and Steph's Warriors. Then the Celtics...

Cavs Conundrum, NBA Rookie Stat, and the Timberwolves Deep Dive

08 May 2021

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Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week that was in the NBA, a fun rookie stat, what the Cavs will do with Collin Sexton and then NBA birthda...

Pacers Coach Debacle + Under the Radar (Bucks, Clippers and Jazz)

07 May 2021

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In this week's Nerder, Indy Cornrows' and SB Nation's Caitlin Cooper drops by to talk about the turmoil in Indiana with head coach Nate Bjorkgren. The...

LePanic Time? Suns Still Rising, Stotts Out, LeMelo Ballin' + Bucks Ultimatum

06 May 2021

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In the latest Point of Contention, Ethan Strauss and Marcus Thompson debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: LeBron James will be out at least the next ...

Suns Deep Dive with Eddie Johnson

05 May 2021

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In this week's edition of Hoops Adjacent, David Aldridge bids adieu to Wos Lambre as he heads over to The Ringer, and welcomes in Marcus Thompson as h...

NBA Awards Debate

04 May 2021

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Sam Amick, Anthony Slater, and Fred Katz welcome in Marcus Thompson on the show to discuss NBA awards. Is LaMelo an easy pick for ROY? Who will challe...

LeBron is Human?, Lakers Questions, Professional Suns, Nuggets, LaMelo's Back + East Outlook

03 May 2021

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In this week's Basketball Buds Dave DuFour, Jay King, James Edwards and Tray Edwards talk about the race for the playoffs in both the West and Eastern...

All NBA Guard Selection, Utah Jazz Gem Georges Niang, Sacramento Kings Deep Dive with Jason Jones

01 May 2021

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Andrew Schlecht is joined by Fred Katz to discuss who the All NBA Guards should be. Is Luka a guard? Who are the locks? Is Chris Paul a lock? Kyrie or...

Russ Renaissance, Love's Grief, Dr. J's Snub, Warriors Tank? + Julius Randle the Real MVP

29 Apr 2021

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In this week's Point of Contention, Marcus Thompson and Ethan Strauss debate! Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: In a time when fans are pretty much waitin...

Wizards Go National with Fred Katz

28 Apr 2021

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Wizards reporter Fred Katz drops by to talk with David and Wos about the red-hot Wizards. What's going on? Even Fred is mystified. The defense has bee...

Lillard long for the Blazers? + The Race for the NBA Play In

27 Apr 2021

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Sam Amick, Fred Katz, and Anthony Slater are joined by the Athletic's own Jason Quick to discuss the Blazers and the struggle they've been through thi...

The Julius Randle Debate, KnicksTape, Big Stars Returning + The Curse of the Power Ranking

26 Apr 2021

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The Basketball Buds, Zach Harper, Jay King, Tray Edwards, Dave DuFour and James Edwards III. First up, Julius Randle 1st Team All-NBA lock? Hard to de...

NBA All Sophomore Team, East Play In Teams, and 76ers Deep Dive

24 Apr 2021

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Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week that was in the NBA, the NBA Sophomores and who would make a hypothetical All Sophomore Team, who wil...

Nerder Mailbag + Circle of Life: Part Deux

23 Apr 2021

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Dave is back from vacation, refreshed and ready. "How nice." said Mo. Seth asks, "Who's the Harden in this equation?" Do we believe in the Suns title ...

Steph MVP!?, Suns Risen, TV Ratings, Title Odds + Injuries Injuries Injuries

22 Apr 2021

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In this week's Point of Contention, Marcus Thompson and Ethan Strauss debate! Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1 - Five years after he revolutionized the ga...

Warriors Deep Dive + Steph's Insane Run with Monte Poole

21 Apr 2021

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NBC Sports' Monte Poole drops by to talk about the Warriors, Steph's crazy run going on, Draymond, Klay and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

NBA Hot Take Cannon

20 Apr 2021

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Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater discuss hot take topics from around the NBA1. Jokic should be the MVP2. This is the best Steph has been3. The ...

Steph's Run, Money > The Game, Celtics Back? + Wizards good?

19 Apr 2021

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The Basketball Buds: Dave Harper, Jay King, Tray Edwards and James Edwards. The rundown: Steph’s run has been incredible..."the NBA needs a best pl...

The Gritty Lakers, Trading CJ McCollum, and Warriors Deep Dive with Ethan Strauss

17 Apr 2021

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On today's episode Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers recap the week that was in the NBA, dive into the Lakers gritty defense, integrating Andre Drummond...

West Playoff Picture, Jazz Underrated + Team Playoff Prep with John Hollinger

16 Apr 2021

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In this week's Nerder, John Hollinger stop by to talk with Mo and Seth about the Western Conference playoff picture with Jamal Murray's injury in mind...

The West Mess, An Enormous Mistake? To Tank or Not To Tank, MVP Odds & East's Best

16 Apr 2021

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In this week's Point of Contention, Marcus Thompson and Ethan Strauss debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: On Monday night the Nuggets lost Jamal Mur...

Jamal Murray Fallout, Ramifications in the West, Jazz + Importance of Rebounding with Chris Herring

14 Apr 2021

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Sports Illustrated's Chris Herring drops by to talk to David Aldridge and Wos Lambre about the devastating injury to Jamal Murray. What it means to th...

Can the Clippers make a run?

13 Apr 2021

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Sam Amick and Anthony Slater are joined by Law Murray to discuss the Los Angeles Clippers.Is Kawhi in the MVP conversation?Would the Clippers want the...

Alex Rodriguez and the Timberwolves, Bizarre Ejections, Chris Paul's Suns, MVP Talk

12 Apr 2021

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In this week's Basketball Buds, Zach Harper, BIG Wos, Jay King and Tray Edwards talk about the sale of the Minnesota Timberwolves to Alex Rodriguez an...

Shattered: Hope, Heartbreak and the New York Knicks

11 Apr 2021

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We are excited to announce The Athletic's new podcast series - Shattered: Hope, Heartbreak and the New York Knicks. Hosted by hip-hop legend Chuck D,...

Chris Paul opting out? Grizzlies Ceiling Raiser, and a Clippers deep dive

10 Apr 2021

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Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week in the NBA, which player on the Grizzlies outside of Ja Morant Jaren Jackson can raise their ceiling,...

Vets vs Noobs + NBA Circle of Life: Death of the Warriors Dynasty

09 Apr 2021

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In this week's Nerder, Dave, Seth and Mo talk about "Veteranosity" and why teams sometimes play vets in spite of evidence that a young player is bette...

Lakers Panic?, Paul Pierce's BIG Night, Celtics' Identity Complex + DPOY Odds & Blowouts

08 Apr 2021

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In this edition of Point of Contention Jay King and James Edwards III debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: Fellas we are 50 games into the season, fo...

The Knicks Wretched Past + 76ers Deep Dive with Derek Bodner

07 Apr 2021

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In the latest Hoops Adjacent with David Aldridge and Wos Lambre the fellas talk to Mike Smeltz , Producer of The Athletic's new podcast 'Shattered: Ho...

NBA Lie Detector Test

06 Apr 2021

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Sam Amick, Fred Katz, and Anthony Slater bring in Mike Singer from the Denver Post to discuss the Denver Nuggets and the NBA at large.Nuggets or Clipp...

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

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In this week's Basketball Buds Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Jay King and Wos Lambre talk about the implications and fallout of the Bucks / Jrue Holiday ...

NBA Buyout Problem? Nuggets True Contenders? Deep Dive on the Utah Jazz

03 Apr 2021

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Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers bring you another episode of the Saturday Slam and Jam. On today's show they discuss the NBA buyout market and if it r...

Deadline Decompress, March Madness Scouting + Crunch Time Issues

02 Apr 2021

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In this week's Nerder with Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow and Mo Dakhil. Trade Deadlines de-compression. Nuggets, Bulls and Magic. Then, March Madness Over...

Bron Le'cruitin' Steph? Deadline Winners, Foul Not A Foul, ROY Odds + JJ Redick Upset!

01 Apr 2021

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In this week's Point of Contention, Marcus Thompson and special guest Jay King debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: LeBron James is recruiting Steph ...

With Chris Webber

31 Mar 2021

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In the latest Hoops Adjacent, TNT's Chris Webber drops by to talk to Wos and David. Chris' former teammate Juwan Howard coaching Michigan, the notorio...

Around the NBA with J.A. Adande

30 Mar 2021

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Sam Amick, Fred Katz, and Anthony Slater are joined by legend of the business J.A. Adande to discuss his new podcast series 'The Dream Team Tapes: Kob...

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 fallout, winners and losers. What impact will Aar...

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 trades of the day including Aaron Gordon to Denver, th...

Myth Busting + NBA Circle of Life Found!

26 Mar 2021

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In the latest Nerder, Dave, Seth and Mo do some, myth busting..."My star player doesn't get fouled enough!" and "Seeding doesn't matter!!" And finally...

NBA Trade Deadline Recap (Live)

25 Mar 2021

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In this week's Nerder, Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil and Andrew Schlect recap the NBA Trade Deadline LIVE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

Kerr's Upset, Giannis MVP?, Harden Sleeper?, Trade Deadline & Best Team in the NBA

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Point of Contention, Ethan Strauss and Marcus Thompson debate. Hosted by Zach Harper. Take 1: Last week Steph was getting upset, this ...

Nets Are Rollin' with Sarah Kustock

24 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nets broadcaster Sarah Kustock drops by to talk to David Aldridge and Wos Lambre about the red hot Brooklyn Nets. How James Harden has unlocked the of...

NBA Trade Rumors + Traveling in the NBA season with Gary Washburn

23 Mar 2021

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Sam Amick, Fred Katz, and Anthony Slater are joined by Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe to discuss the NBA Trade deadline, is Aaron Gordon going to b...

LeBron Concern, Miserable Rockets, Deadline Deals, Ben Simmons vs Rudy Gobert + LaMelo Ball Out

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Basketball Buds: Zach Harper, Dave DuFour, BIG Wos, Jay King and Tray Edwards. LeBron is out, and the guys are a little concerned over this injury...

NBA Trade Deadline, Soaring Hawks + The Bucks and Giannis the MVP

20 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers recap this week in the NBA, discuss trades to improve the Celtics, Nets, Heat, and Clippers, and discuss what is diffe...

PJ Tucker Impact + Giannis MVP + Suns Dive

19 Mar 2021

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In this week's Nerder, Nekias Duncan drops by to talk with Dave, Seth and Mo.Topics discussed. PJ Tucker traded to the Bucks. More Giannis at the 5? A...

Trade SZN, Meet the Nets, Steph Upset, Call of Duty + MVP Odds

18 Mar 2021

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In this week's Point of Contention Ethan Strauss and guest Tom Haberstroh debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: The clock is ticking on deadline day j...

Meyers Leonard Reactions + March Madness with Seth Davis

17 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Hoops Adjacent, college hoops guru Seth Davis drops by to talk about March Madness. Plus, David and Wos talk about the fallout from Mey...

NBA Trade Season is HERE

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Amick, Anthony Slater, and Fred Katz discuss the NBA at large and who could be moved at the trade deadline including Victor Oladipo, Bradley Beal,...

Knicks Back, Overrated Simmons, LMA Trade SZN and Fraud Not Fraud with Jason Conception

15 Mar 2021

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In this week's Basketball Buds Crooked Media's Jason Conception, host of 'Takeline' and 'All Caps NBA' drops by to talk with Zach Harper, Jay King, Tr...