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West Preview: Contenders, Breakout Players, and Overrated Teams
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Daily Ding: Underrated Teams
24 Sep 2021
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Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil discuss which teams they think are underrated heading in to the NBA season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
Daily Ding: Timberwolves fire Gersson Rosas, promote Sachin Gupta
22 Sep 2021
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Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil discuss the changes in the Minnesota Timberwolves front office, why, and what's next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
Life, Love, Sopranos and NBA referee Bob Delaney
22 Sep 2021
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Former undercover New Jersey state trooper and professional basketball referee, Bob Delaney drops by to talk with David and Marcus about life, coping ...
Intuit, Clippers, John Wall and other observations
20 Sep 2021
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Tray, Mo and Jay react to a lack of enthusiasm Kawhi and others had during the Clippers announcement on their new stadium. Also John Wall for Ben Simm...
Eastern Conference Breakout Candidates, Joe Fulks, and the Grizzlies future plans
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers bring you another week of Slam and Jam! We discuss the player that had one of the worst stats in NBA history, 5 breako...
Daily Ding: New faces, new places, new chances
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jared Weiss and Keith Parish are back to discuss their favorite candidates to surprise based on new situations and opportunities in the upcoming seaso...
Ben Simmons Saga, Death, Taxes and ? ... NBA Title/MVP Odds! with Tas Melas
15 Sep 2021
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No Dunks' Tas Melas joins Zach Harper and and Jay King in this week's Point of Contention to Debate!Take 1 > Can anyone say Groundhog Day? Yes? Yes...
Daily Ding: Most Improved Candidates
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jared Weiss and Keith Parish discuss their favorites for this year's Most Improved player award. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
Can the Kings get back in the Playoffs? + Donovan Mitchell Interview
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Amick and Anthony Slater are joined by Athletic Sacramento Kings writer Jason Jones to discuss his piece on Chris Webber, the direction of the Kin...
Ben Simmons to the Wolves? How the Timberwolves move forward with Jon Krawczynski
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Schlecht and Jon Krawczynski discuss the Timberwolves upcoming season, how Karl Anthony Towns is ready for the challenge, revisiting the D'Ange...
Mailbag: Ben Simmons and Other Things
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Nerder crew, Dave Seth and Mo, assembles for a listener Mailbag!> Ben Simmons> Shot selection> Why teams overachieve and underachieve? &...
Daily Ding: Contenders or Pretenders
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the NBA Contenders and Pretenders from each conference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
Daily Ding: Rookies poised to surprise
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss which rookies could surprise in year 1 as key contributors on their teams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...
Can the Knicks sustain their success?, Breakout NBA Players, and Mildly Interesting Storylines
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss 5 mildly interesting storylines from the NBA news cycle, 6 Western Conference players that could break out, an...
Daily Ding: "Too Early" Western Conference Power Rankings
02 Sep 2021
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Keith Parish and Dave DuFour run it back, this time taking a far too early glance at the Western Conference playoff picture and giving their thoughts ...
The Ben Simmons Soap Opera Part 6 + Confounding Cavs + Where will the Lillard Go? + A Rondo Return + Teachers Get Paid Too Much
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
POINT OF CONTENTIONDATE: 8/31/21HOST: ZACH CO-HOST: JAMES | JAYINTROWelcome to Point of Contention. Five Subjects Five Minutes. Five Points of Conten...
Daily Ding: "Too Early" Eastern Conference Power Rankings
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Keith Parish and Dave DuFour take a far too early glance at the Eastern Conference playoff picture and give their thoughts on the pecking order. Host...
Bucks Owner Marc Lasry
31 Aug 2021
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Milwaukee Bucks Owner Marc Lasry joins Sam Amick and Anthony Slater to discuss the Bucks winning the NBA Championship, the tampering debacle with Bogd...
Summer League Reflections + Who stood out?
27 Aug 2021
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Dave, Seth and Mo gather and reflect on Summer League Vegas, and the things that mattered. Who stood out? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
A Summertime Swoooon + Heat TV with Jason Jackson
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Old pal Jason Todd Jackson stops by to talk to DA and Marcus about the Miami Heat and the moves they made during this stirring summer. Hiya. Hosted o...
Is LeBron James still the best? + NBA Sign or Sigh?
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Zach Harper, Dave DuFour, Travonne Edwards and Jay King discuss the NBA Offseason, if LeBron James is still at the top of the league, what offseason m...
The Bulls are BACK with Trey Kerby, Grizzlies Team Building, Summer League Takeaways
21 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the Grizzlies team building, a summer league discussion, and then Trey Kerby joins to discuss the Bulls and if...
KD and Draymond Blame Management, Embiid Trusts the Process and Summer League
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Zach Harper is joined by Marcus Thompson and James Edwards with Andrew Schlecht producing to bring you Point of Contention. 5 Subjects. 5 Minutes. 5 P...
5 Offseason Questions
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Amick, Fred Katz, and Blake Murphy discuss the following 5 questions on the NBA OffseasonWhat team improved the most?Are there any new contenders?...
Winners of the NBA Offseason with Nate Duncan
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mo Dakhil and Seth Partnow are joined by Nate Duncan to discuss the NBA offseason, who improved, and what the Sixers should do with Ben Simmons. To en...
Jalen Green is the Rockets future + was Barnes the right choice for the Raptors?
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Schlecht, Kelly Iko, and Jerome Cheng discuss the NBA Summer League, the Rockets first rounders Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun, Scottie Barnes ...
The Malice at the Palace Untold with Jermaine O’Neal
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jermaine O’Neal drops by to talk about his new film on Netflix. UNTOLD: Malice at the Palace" the first in a five-part docuseries premiering Aug. 10...
Does the NBA have a Tampering problem?
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Amick, Anthony Slater, Will Guillory and Eric Nehm discuss the NBA's tampering investigations, the offseason moves by the Pelicans and if they can...
NBA Summer League Day 1, Cunningham, Mobley, Green, Barnes, and some Tampering
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Zach Harper, Jay King, Fred Katz and Dave DuFour discuss the NBA Summer league, the top prospects, tampering charges and much more. Hosted on Acast. ...
The Blazers have no plan, what's next for the Raptors?, and the Cavs with Kelsey Russo
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the Blazers offseason so far and how are they possibly going to keep Damian Lillard happy, where the Raptors g...
NBA Free Agency Tracker + What the Hell Pelicans? Warriors, Lakers + Ben Simmons
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this special edition of Hoops Adjacent, David Aldridge, Marcus Thompson, Dave DuFour and Seth Partnow go through all of the big moves during the se...
Tampering? Inside NBA Free Agency
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Amick, Fred Katz, and Anthony Slater discuss NBA Free Agency, how it works, and then what their favorite signings have been so far including the H...
The Russ/Lakers Fit, Race for Kyle Lowry, DeRozan's Chase + Free Agency Match or Dispatch?
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Basketball Buds. Zach Harper, Jay King and Tray Edwards [insert: science music] analyze / dissect how Russell Westbrook will fit in with the Laker...
NBA Draft Awards with Matt Pennie
31 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are joined by Matt Pennie to discuss the NBA Draft and hand out the following awards:Favorite Fit AwardThis award goes...
PERK ALERT! LIVE NBA DRAFT SHOW
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this special edition of the Athletic NBA Show: Zach Harper (Los Angeles), Jay King (Boston/Massachusetts) the Great Mo Dakhil vis a vis (Los Angele...
NBA (like) a bull in a china shop
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Jay King debate! Hosted by Zach Harper -- Produced by Jade Hoye -- Written by AllTake 1: Tonigh...
All the Stuff that Matters and the NBA Draft with Sam Vecenie
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's NBA Draft Guru Sam Vecenie joins David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson to talk about the 2021 NBA Draft. Let's Go!https://theathletic.com/...
NBA Mock Draft
27 Jul 2021
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Andrew Schlecht, James Edwards III, and Anthony Slater complete the entire first round of the NBA Draft in their own mock draft. Who goes in the top 5...
NBA Draft with Sam Vecenie
24 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are joined by Sam Vecenie to discuss The NBA Draft. They break down who the top tier players are, their personalities,...
|THE vit·re·ous VICTORIOUS g1199is BUCKS PARADE! -OI-///
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dave, Seth and Mo finally get to take their collective foots off the pedal. to talk about their recollections of the 2021 NBA Finals x BUCKS and SUNS....
Welcome Back Bucks! + Giannis the MAN of the People ///// SAILS UP!
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and James Edwards III debate! Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: Marcus was wro.....ight!Take 2: Giannis...
BUCKS WIN!~0-I-O--HAPPY SUMMER
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dave DuFour, Jared Weiss and Keith Parish recap Game 6 of the NBA Finals as the Bucks win their first title in 50 years behind an epic performance fro...
Narratives, Legacies Born and the 2021 NBA Finals with Amin Elhassan
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Meadowlark Media's Amin Elhassan drops by prior to Game 6 of the NBA Finals to talk about the Suns/Bucks. The narrative of Giannis and how quickly it ...
Scenes from Milwaukee as the Bucks look to close in 6
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Amick and Anthony Slater are joined by Bucks beat writer Eric Nehm to discuss the Bucks on the verge of winning the NBA Title, what it would mean ...
Where Do We We Go From Here? [ Bucks / Suns ] are on the Precipice
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Basketball Buds wake up after Game 5 of the NBA Finals with Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Jay King, Dave DuFour and James Edwards III. Will it all en...
HIGH FIVE! Bucks defeat Suns and now are ONE AWAY from the CROWN!
18 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Honk! Honk! The Athletic NBA Show / Daily Ding Special Saturday Night {Remix} recapping Game 5 of the 2021 NBA Finals with Dave DuFour, Keith Parish a...
What's Next? Bucks/Suns Huge (Game 5) Preview
17 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Nerder, Dave, Seth and Mo preview the pivotal Game 5 on the 2021 NBA Finals. Where are we now? What’s wrong with Chris Paul? The Gian...
History of NBA Finals Game 5 + Offseason Primer with Sam Amick
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the history of Game 5 in the NBA Finals, if this is the beginning of many Finals runs for Giannis and Booker, ...
The Bucks Are Back BABY!!!
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Jay King debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: Tonight’s the night! Tonight being last night ...
Bucks Back in the Saddle Again with Eric Nehm
14 Jul 2021
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In this week's Hoops Adjacent .. Marcus Thompson and DA welcome back the Milwaukee bucks with reporter Eric Nehm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
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 expect moving forward with the NBA Finals, Team USA...
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 and James Edwards IIIBucks go home. Bucks win. It's...
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 point shooting is killing them at historic rates,...
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. Monty Williams vs Mike Budenholzer. Styles make fi...
Suns Destiny Revealed? Bud’s Bucks Adjust? Dawn of a' New Era, + Coaching Carousel and Team USA’s Kevin Love Experiment
08 Jul 2021
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In this week's Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Amin Elhassan debate! Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: On Tuesday night the Chris Paul Suns took G...
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 Marcus to talk about the state of the Warriors. Man...
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 (do the Bucks have a shot without him...)CP3 vs. Jru...
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 NBA Finals between the Phoenix Suns and the Milwa...
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 Hawks to try and improve over the offseason. We d...
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 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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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...