The Athletic NBA Daily

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 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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

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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

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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

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Suns Contending? Rockets Tanking and a Deep Dive on the OKC Thunder

13 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the past week in the NBA, are the Phoenix Suns contenders, the fall of the Rockets and where they are headed a...

'NBA Awards Status Check: Who is the Real MVP?'

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Nerder, Dave DuFour, Mo Dakhil and guest Keith Parish of Fastbreak Breakfast roll thru the NBA Awards at midseason. Hosted on Acast. S...

With Kenny 'The Jet' Smith

09 Mar 2021

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On this week's Hoops Adjacent, TNT's Kenny Smith drops by to talk with David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson about Inside, his new book, Rod Strickland, ...

Let’s Get This Sh*t Over With

08 Mar 2021

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Basketball Buds, Dave DuFour, Tray Edwards, Jay King, Mo Dakhil and Jade recap the 2021 All Star Game, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

Lamelo Ball, Knicks Hope, and a Deep Dive on the Pelicans

06 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are back again for another addition of the Saturday Slam and Jam! Today they discuss the week that was in the NBA, the...

The Ballad of the Black Head Coach with Amin Elhassan

05 Mar 2021

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In this week's Nerder, Amin Elhassan drops by to talk with Dave, Seth and Mo about the firing of Hawk's head coach Lloyd Pierce.  Hosted on Acast. S...

Out of Touch Shaq?, Lloyd Pierce Rooked?, Harden Returns, Knicks Rumor + Top Shot WTF?

04 Mar 2021

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In this week's Point of Contention Ethan Strauss and Marcus Thompson debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: Shaq vs Candace vs WadeTake 2: Did Lloyd Pi...

Why the Hawks Fired Lloyd Pierce + Mailbag

03 Mar 2021

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In this week's Hoops Adjacent Hawks reporter Chris Kirschner drops by to talk with David and Wos about the Hawks' firing of head coach Lloyd Pierce. H...

The NBA's Best Young Players

02 Mar 2021

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Sam Amick is joined by Fred Katz and Anthony Slater to break down Sam Vecenie's top 10 young talent rankings. Ja or Fox? Andrew Schlecht joins to disc...

Heat Culture Back Watch Out 76ers + Knicks Rollin' & Fraud Not A Fraud

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Basketball Buds: Zach Harper, Jay King, Dave DuFour, Tray Edwards and Wos Lambre. The Heat are back? Have they turned things around? Can they get to t...

Saturday Slam and Jam - Nets are Contenders, Celtics are Sputtering + Fred Katz on a Wild Wizards Week

27 Feb 2021

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Andrew Schlecht hosts an all new episode of the Athletic NBA Show, Saturday Slam and Jam.On today's show Andrew and his co-host, Alex Speers, discuss ...

Basketball Feelings + Raptors & Lowry with Katie Heindl

26 Feb 2021

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Nerder She Wrote with Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil and special guest Katie Heindl of Basketball Feelings and Dishes and Dimes Podcast. https:/...

All Star Snubs, Lakers Trouble, Draymond's Sorry, MVP Odds & Fake Crowd Noise

25 Feb 2021

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In this week's Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Ethan Strauss debate. Hosted by Zach HarperTake 1: All Star Reserve Snubs!Take 2: Lake Show in ...

Still Riding with Draymond Green? + Fan Mailbag

24 Feb 2021

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In this week's episode of Hoops Adjacent, Wos and David Aldridge talk to Warriors reporter Marcus Thompson on where the Warriors are now, and what's b...

Timberwolves Coaching Changes + All Star Team Battles

23 Feb 2021

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Sam Amick is joined by Fred Katz, Anthony Slater, and special guest Jon Krawczynski. In part 1 they discuss the Timberwolves coaching change from fir...

All Star Reserves Debate East/West + Anthony Edwards Dunk

22 Feb 2021

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Basketball Buds Zach Harper, Dave DuFour, Tray Edwards, Jay King and Wos Lambre talk about the All Star Reserves to be announced this Thursday. Locks ...

Better Than The Box Score + What Me Worry? Bucks, Heat, Raptors, Celtics, Nuggets, Mavs

19 Feb 2021

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In this week's Nerder, Dave, Mo and Seth break out the Worry Meter to analyze the Bucks, Heat, Raptors, Nuggets and Mavs. Also a listener question...H...

The Artist & The Athlete preview

18 Feb 2021

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Lindsey Czarniak hosts a brand now podcast featuring a new artist and athlete each week. Listen to this preview and then subscribe to the show! Hoste...

Draymond Double Standard, Lakers in Trouble? + Steph's Best? + All Star Picks + Best Trios

18 Feb 2021

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In the week's Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Ethan Strauss debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: Draymond's Double Standard: Business or Bull...

Everyone is talking 'bout the Utah Jazz with Sarah Todd

17 Feb 2021

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In this week's Hoops Adjacent, Jazz reporter Sarah Todd crops by to talk about the Utah Jazz, how things are different, and the same, this year. The m...

Anthony Davis' injury, John Wall's interview, and Poeltl Power

16 Feb 2021

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Sam Amick, Fred Katz, and Anthony Slater discuss Fred's interview with John Wall, the process of interviewing NBA players, and then they bounce around...

John Wall Spurned? + Giannis Said What? + The Great Jazz Debate + Nets Best in East? + The Worry Meter

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Basketball Buds, Zach Harper, Jay King, Tray Edwards, Dave DuFour and Wos Lambre. John Wall speaks, and feels the Wizards handled his trade reques...

Drop Coverage + Rushing the Process + Jazz

12 Feb 2021

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In this week's Nerder, Dave, Seth and Mo discuss the issues of Drop Coverage. Then "Rushing the Process" (Dallas, Phoenix, Atlanta, Memphis, OKC and N...

MVP Leader, All Star Game Blame, One Trade Away, Pretenders/Contenders + National Anthem

11 Feb 2021

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In this week's Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Ethan Strauss debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: Who is the MVP frontrunner?Take 2: Does the...

Coaching the G League and Betting on Yourself with Brian Shaw

10 Feb 2021

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In this week's Hoops Adjacent G-League's Ignite head coach Brian Shaw drops by to talk with DA and Wos about his new job as head coach for the G Leagu...

76ers are Contenders, ROY Race, and Bounce Back Teams

09 Feb 2021

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Sam Amick is joined by Fred Katz and Anthony Slater to discuss the NBA at large. In part 1 they are joined by Derek Bodner, 76ers beat writer for the ...

NBA's Protocol Problem, Nikola Jokic MVP Debate, Jamal Murray's Bubble Popped, Luka's MVP Chances Falling + Rose to Knicks

08 Feb 2021

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Basketball Buds. Zach Harper, Wos Lambre, Jay King, Dave DuFour and Tray Edwards. First up the NBA's protocol problem, Kevin Durant and the All Star G...

Stretch Big Dead? + Need for Speed + Offseason Plans Go Awry

05 Feb 2021

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In this week's Nerder, Dave, Seth and Mo talk about whether the stretch big is dead? Then, how peed kills front offices and coaches. What happens when...

Oubre Killin' Curry, Jazz #1, Beal Gone, Wasting Lillard, Freaks Courtside

04 Feb 2021

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In this week's Point of Contention Ethan Strauss and Marcus Thompson debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: Kelly Oubre is killing Steph Curry! That’...

Trail Blazers Dive, Dame's Legacy with Jason Quick + Mailbag

03 Feb 2021

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In this week's Hoops Adjacent, Trail Blazers reporter Jason Quick drops by to talk Trail Blazers, Dame's commitment to Portland and the team, the lack...

Time for a Beal trade? Jokic better than Giannis? + Net Rating Investigation

02 Feb 2021

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Sam Amick is joined by Fred Katz and Anthony Slater to discuss the possibility of a Bradley Beal trade and who the suitors would be, is Jokic better t...

The Jazz Are Really Good, Nets Alpha?, JJ Redick Trade Market + Klay Trash Talking

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Basketball Buds with Zach Harper, Dave DuFour, Wos Lambre, Jay King and Tray Edwards. This week...despite a loss to the Nuggets snapping an 11 gam...

The Balance Between the Individual Player and The Team + Fan Mailbag

29 Jan 2021

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In this week's Nerder, Dave, Mo and Seth ponder this: A number of teams have bumped up against the limits of where maximizing a star player is no long...

Trade Lonzo! Warriors Outrage, Bron MVP, Shaq A Jerk? + All Star Game

28 Jan 2021

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In this week's Point of Contention , Ethan Strauss and Marcus Thompson debate along with special guest Tray Edwards. Hosted by Mo Dakhil.Take 1: Is a ...

All Things Lakers with Brad Turner

27 Jan 2021

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In this week's Hoops Adjacent, DA and Wos talk with LA Times Lakers reporter, Brad Turner about Kobe, Jerry West, Shaq, LeBron James, LeBron James, Le...

Western Conference Deep Dive

26 Jan 2021

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Tampering Podcast: Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater break down the Western Conference, how good the Jazz have been, the struggles of the Nugget...

Clippers...Good (Again?), Jazz Rolling, Level Up?, Shaq Beef, Not Kyrie, Cavs, Steph Passes Reggie (Technically)

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Basketball Buds: Zach Harper, Jay King, Tray Edwards and James Edwards III talk about the Clippers now 13-4, and the playmaking of Paul George and...

Star Integration, Harden-Nets, Jazz + Protecting Teams from Being Dumb

22 Jan 2021

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In this week's Nerder, Dave DuFour, Mo Dakhil and Seth Partnow talk about star integration and James Harden and the Nets. Also, Mike Conley and Utah l...

Lakers Tryin?, Kyrie Confusion, Vax PSA?, Giannis, “That’s Not Basketball”

21 Jan 2021

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In this week's Point of Contention, Marcus Thompson and James Edwards III debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: Are the Lakers even trying? / Warriors...

Clippers Deep Dive with Law Murray

20 Jan 2021

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In this week's Hoops Adjacent, The Athletic's Clippers beat reporter, Law Murray joins David Aldridge and Wos Lambre to talk about the enigmatic Clipp...

Inside the Harden Rockets Breakup + Early NBA Surprises

19 Jan 2021

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Sam Amick is joined by Kelly Iko, Anthony Slater, and Kelly Iko to discuss the behind the scenes story of the Harden trade to Brooklyn, COVID protocol...