Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
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....
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 B...
NBA Trade Rumors + Traveling in the NBA season with Gary Washburn
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Amick, Fred Katz, and Anthony Slater are joined by Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe to discuss ...
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, an...
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, N...
PJ Tucker Impact + Giannis MVP + Suns Dive
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Nerder, Nekias Duncan drops by to talk with Dave, Seth and Mo.Topics discussed. PJ Tu...
Trade SZN, Meet the Nets, Steph Upset, Call of Duty + MVP Odds
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Point of Contention Ethan Strauss and guest Tom Haberstroh debate. Hosted by Zach Har...
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. P...
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 trad...
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 NB...
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, t...
'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 thr...
With Kenny 'The Jet' Smith
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Hoops Adjacent, TNT's Kenny Smith drops by to talk with David Aldridge and Marcus Tho...
Let’s Get This Sh*t Over With
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Basketball Buds, Dave DuFour, Tray Edwards, Jay King, Mo Dakhil and Jade recap the 2021 All Star Gam...
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! To...
The Ballad of the Black Head Coach with Amin Elhassan
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Nerder, Amin Elhassan drops by to talk with Dave, Seth and Mo about the firing of Haw...
Out of Touch Shaq?, Lloyd Pierce Rooked?, Harden Returns, Knicks Rumor + Top Shot WTF?
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Point of Contention Ethan Strauss and Marcus Thompson debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.T...
Why the Hawks Fired Lloyd Pierce + Mailbag
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Hoops Adjacent Hawks reporter Chris Kirschner drops by to talk with David and Wos abo...
The NBA's Best Young Players
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Amick is joined by Fred Katz and Anthony Slater to break down Sam Vecenie's top 10 young talent ...
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?...
Saturday Slam and Jam - Nets are Contenders, Celtics are Sputtering + Fred Katz on a Wild Wizards Week
27 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Schlecht hosts an all new episode of the Athletic NBA Show, Saturday Slam and Jam.On today's ...
Basketball Feelings + Raptors & Lowry with Katie Heindl
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nerder She Wrote with Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil and special guest Katie Heindl of Basketb...
All Star Snubs, Lakers Trouble, Draymond's Sorry, MVP Odds & Fake Crowd Noise
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Ethan Strauss debate. Hosted by Zach HarperTa...
Still Riding with Draymond Green? + Fan Mailbag
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of Hoops Adjacent, Wos and David Aldridge talk to Warriors reporter Marcus Th...
Timberwolves Coaching Changes + All Star Team Battles
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Amick is joined by Fred Katz, Anthony Slater, and special guest Jon Krawczynski. In part 1 they...
All Star Reserves Debate East/West + Anthony Edwards Dunk
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Basketball Buds Zach Harper, Dave DuFour, Tray Edwards, Jay King and Wos Lambre talk about the All S...
Better Than The Box Score + What Me Worry? Bucks, Heat, Raptors, Celtics, Nuggets, Mavs
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Nerder, Dave, Mo and Seth break out the Worry Meter to analyze the Bucks, Heat, Rapto...
The Artist & The Athlete preview
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lindsey Czarniak hosts a brand now podcast featuring a new artist and athlete each week. Listen to t...
Draymond Double Standard, Lakers in Trouble? + Steph's Best? + All Star Picks + Best Trios
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the week's Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Ethan Strauss debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.Ta...
Everyone is talking 'bout the Utah Jazz with Sarah Todd
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Hoops Adjacent, Jazz reporter Sarah Todd crops by to talk about the Utah Jazz, how th...
Anthony Davis' injury, John Wall's interview, and Poeltl Power
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Amick, Fred Katz, and Anthony Slater discuss Fred's interview with John Wall, the process of int...
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 spea...
Drop Coverage + Rushing the Process + Jazz
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Nerder, Dave, Seth and Mo discuss the issues of Drop Coverage. Then "Rushing the Proc...
MVP Leader, All Star Game Blame, One Trade Away, Pretenders/Contenders + National Anthem
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Ethan Strauss debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.T...
Coaching the G League and Betting on Yourself with Brian Shaw
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Hoops Adjacent G-League's Ignite head coach Brian Shaw drops by to talk with DA and W...
76ers are Contenders, ROY Race, and Bounce Back Teams
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Amick is joined by Fred Katz and Anthony Slater to discuss the NBA at large. In part 1 they are ...
NBA's Protocol Problem, Nikola Jokic MVP Debate, Jamal Murray's Bubble Popped, Luka's MVP Chances Falling + Rose to Knicks
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Basketball Buds. Zach Harper, Wos Lambre, Jay King, Dave DuFour and Tray Edwards. First up the NBA's...
Stretch Big Dead? + Need for Speed + Offseason Plans Go Awry
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Nerder, Dave, Seth and Mo talk about whether the stretch big is dead? Then, how peed ...
Oubre Killin' Curry, Jazz #1, Beal Gone, Wasting Lillard, Freaks Courtside
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Point of Contention Ethan Strauss and Marcus Thompson debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.T...
Trail Blazers Dive, Dame's Legacy with Jason Quick + Mailbag
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Hoops Adjacent, Trail Blazers reporter Jason Quick drops by to talk Trail Blazers, Da...
Time for a Beal trade? Jokic better than Giannis? + Net Rating Investigation
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Amick is joined by Fred Katz and Anthony Slater to discuss the possibility of a Bradley Beal tra...
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....
The Balance Between the Individual Player and The Team + Fan Mailbag
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Nerder, Dave, Mo and Seth ponder this: A number of teams have bumped up against the l...
Trade Lonzo! Warriors Outrage, Bron MVP, Shaq A Jerk? + All Star Game
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Point of Contention , Ethan Strauss and Marcus Thompson debate along with special gue...
All Things Lakers with Brad Turner
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Hoops Adjacent, DA and Wos talk with LA Times Lakers reporter, Brad Turner about Kobe...
Western Conference Deep Dive
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tampering Podcast: Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater break down the Western Conference, how go...
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 Clippe...
Star Integration, Harden-Nets, Jazz + Protecting Teams from Being Dumb
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Nerder, Dave DuFour, Mo Dakhil and Seth Partnow talk about star integration and James...
Lakers Tryin?, Kyrie Confusion, Vax PSA?, Giannis, “That’s Not Basketball”
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Point of Contention, Marcus Thompson and James Edwards III debate. Hosted by Zach Har...
Clippers Deep Dive with Law Murray
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Hoops Adjacent, The Athletic's Clippers beat reporter, Law Murray joins David Aldridg...
Inside the Harden Rockets Breakup + Early NBA Surprises
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Amick is joined by Kelly Iko, Anthony Slater, and Kelly Iko to discuss the behind the scenes sto...
Harden's Debut + Nets Outlook, The Kyrie Question and Lakers' Sleepwalk to Finals
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Basketball Buds Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Dave DuFour and BIG Wos on James Harden's Nets debut....
Harden, Rocket's Process + How to Watch the Game with Ben Falk
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's Nerder, with Ben Falk from CleaningTheGlass.com. Dave, Mo and Seth talk to Ben about the...
Beal Or No Beal, LaMelo Ballin' + LeBron Trollin
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Ethan Strauss debate. Hosted by Za...
James Harden Traded to Nets - Emergency Pod
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dave DuFour, Mo Dakhil, Mike Smeltz, Seth Partnow and Wos Lambre break down the blockbuster trade be...
Performative Measures and Image + Raptors Rut, Spurs Never Die, Mailbag with Amin Elhassan
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Amin Elhassan drops by to talk with DA and Wos about leaving ESPN and joining forces with Dan LeBata...
NBA Eastern Conference Top 5 + Hawks Drama
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Amick is joined by Fred Katz, Anthony Slater and Chris Kirschner to discuss the Hawks drama and ...
NBA's Covid Mess + Rookie Status Check + Injuries
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of the Basketball Buds, Zach Harper, BIG Wos, Tray Edwards and Mike Smeltz of...
76ers Dive, Joel Embiid + Changing Rotations and Minutes
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Nerder Dave DuFour, Mo Dakhil and Seth Partnow dive down on the 76ers, Joel Embiid pl...
Blame Oscar, Expansion, East-West Surprises, Sac Dad Fight
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Point of Contention Ethan Strauss and Marcus Thompson debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.T...
Warriors, Draymond + Steph, Bagley Jr. Future, Matt Barnes with Marcus Thompson
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Hoops Adjacent, Marcus Thompson drops by to talk about the new look Warriors, Draymon...
Bradley Beal trade destinations and Steph Curry goes off
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Amick, Anthony Slater, and Fred Katz discuss Steph Curry's big night, Bradley Beal's situation w...
Shaq Shade, Marvin Bagley Jr. Trade + Playoffs, Layoffs or Way Off with Hawks, Warriors, Nuggets , Raptors, Suns
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
New Year, New Basketball Buds with Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Jay King, Dave DuFour and BIG Wos. Fir...
Small Sample Theater, Early Impressions, Zion, Raptors, Nuggets + Expansion
02 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this New Year's edition of Nerder on the Athletic NBA Show, Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow and Mo Dakh...
Warriors in trouble? 76ers predicament and rookie surprises
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Amick is joined by Fred Katz and Anthony Slater to discuss the stories around the league includi...
The NBA Christmas Day Carol
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this special edition of the NBA Show, Zach Harper, David Aldridge, Sam Amick, Marcus Thompson, Ja...
Lakers Clippers battle, Kevin Durant's come back, and the next star to be traded
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Amick is joined by Fred Katz and Anthony Slater to discuss what to look forward to in the first ...
Lamelo's Highlight Factory, Rudy Gobert-Jazz Extension + GM Survey Breakdown
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
`In this week's edition of the BasketBuds, Zach Harper, Jay King, Tray Edwards, BIG Wos and Dave DuF...
Awards Roundtable with Ben Taylor
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest Nerder, Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil and Thinking Basketball's Ben Taylor on G...
Giannis' Extension Means? + Kyrie Trippin' + Rookie Status Check + Out of Shape Harden
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Hoops Adjacent, Marcus Thompson and Ethan Strauss debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.Take ...
The Field vs LA, Beyond Last Dance and Giannis Extension with JA Adande
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Hoops Adjacent, J.A. Adande drops by to talk with David Aldridge and Wos about how go...
10 Questions on the Western Conference
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Amick is joined by Anthony Slater and Tony Jones to discuss the NBA Western Conference:Does Jame...
10 Questions on the Eastern Conference
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Basketball Buds: Dave Dufour, BIG Wos, Tray Edwards, Rich Hofmann and Jay King go through this list ...
Where Harden Would Fit + Knicks-Sixers Org Alignment + Importance of Continuity
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of Nerder, Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow and Mo Dakhil talk about teams that could...
Harden to Warriors? Kyrie the Hypocrite? Tank for Cade, TV Schedule Oddities + Bogut Tribute
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Point of Contention: Marcus Thompson and Ethan Strauss debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.Take...
NBA Drama Never Sleeps + Warriors Outlook and Chances
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest edition of Hoops Adjacent, David Aldridge and Wos Lambre along with Marcus Thompson an...
Harden and the Rockets, Westbrook and the Wizards, and the best guards in the East
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Amick is joined by Kelly Iko and Fred Katz to discuss the James Harden saga with the Rockets, wi...
James Harden's Commitment, Kyrie's Silence, Doc the Salesman with Tom Haberstroh
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest Basketball Buds, with Zach Harper, Dave DuFour, Jay King, Tray Edwards and BIG Wos, th...
Westbrook-Wall Trade, Warriors-Nets Achilles Heels, Lakers Moves + Star Power
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest Nerder, Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow and Mo Dakhil breakdown the Russell Westbrook for Jo...
King Kawhi, Lakers' Dynasty, Christmas Day, Curry UA Brand, Joakim Noah Tribute
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Point of Contention. Ethan Strauss and Marcus Thompson debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: Kawhi t...
Tales in Broadcasting & The New Normal Nets with Ian Eagle
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest Hoops Adjacent broadcasting legend Ian Eagle joins David Aldridge and Wos Lambre. Tal...
NBA Free Agency: Inside the Bogdanovic debacle, improvements in LA, and the Thunder tear down
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Amick returns and is joined by Fred Katz and Anthony Slater to discuss NBA Free Agency including...
Nate vs Jake Paul, Celtics' Plan?, Rockets & Pelicans + Zion
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Basketball Buds: Zach Harper, Dave DuFour, Trey Edwards, Jay King and Mo Dakhil talk ...
Lakers Lock, Giannis Speaks, Trust the Process?, FA Winners + Losers, Play In / Play out?
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Point of Contention: Marcus Thompson and James Edwards III debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: Mon...
Free Agency Madness (Part 2) with Nate Duncan
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Hoops Adjacent David Aldridge and BIG Wos talk to Nate Duncan, host of the Dunk'd On ...
Money Money Money, Money! NBA Free Agency Madness (Part 1)
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Basketball Buds: Zach Harper, BIG Wos, Tray Edwards, Jay King and Dave DuFour try to get a hold ...
Draft Recap + Decode + Klay + Bucks Dilemma with The Crew
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Special edition Draft Recap Edition with Zach Harper, BLK Tray, Seth Partnow, Marcus Thompson, Seth ...
Free Agency + Draft Rumors and Rumblings with Sam Vecenie
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Hoops Adjacent David Aldridge and Wos Lambre talk to Draft guru Sam Vecenie. Reaction...
Lakers Making Moves, James Harden's Destiny + Guess that Draft Profile
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Basketball Buds: Zach Harper, Dave DuFour, Tray Edwards, BIG Wos and Jay King on the BIG Trade betwe...
What's Next Rockets? Who Wants Westbrook? Trading Block + Draft Process
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nerder She Wrote: Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow and Mo Dakhil on the crisis ongoing in Houston with Jame...
NBA Back, Houston Problem, Draft or Trade?, CP3 to Suns?, Contentious Christmas
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Point of Contention: Ethan Strauss and Marcus Thompson debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: NBA is ...
One & Two: What will Wolves and Warriors do in the Draft?
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hoops Adjacent: David Aldridge and Wosny Lambre along with Wolves reporter Jon Krawczynski and Warri...
72 Games, CBA Extension + CP3 / Jrue Destinations + Suns
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Basketball Buds: Wosny Lambre, Jay King and Tray Edwards talking about the impending December 22nd s...
Silas' Rockets. 76ers + Morey & Brand. Klutch Backlash + Steph Marbury Gatekeeper
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Basketball Buds: Zach Harper, BLK Tray, BIG Wos and Dave DuFour talk about the Rockets hiring of...
Fixing the Sixers + Building a Coaching Staff with Yaron Weitzman
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nerder She Wrote: Yaron Weitzman author of 'Tanking to the Top' joins Dave, Seth and Mo to talk abou...
Daryl Morey Back, Xmas Ball?, New Billionaire in Utah, Nash's Nets, BIG Board
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Point of Contention, Ethan Strauss and James Edwards III debate. Hosted by Zach Harpe...
Black Lives Matter with Howard Beck and Bucks' VP Alex Lasry
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, on Hoops Adjacent, David Aldridge talks with Howard Beck and Bucks' SVP Alex Lasry on the...
Christmas Basketball? + Pat Riley Speaks Asterisk + What. Is. Happening: In Brooklyn? + Karl vs Cousins
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Basketball Buds, Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Jay King and Mo Dakhil. What is the NBA thinking? Going ...
NBA player tiers and NBA team building
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mo Dakhil, Seth Partnow and John Hollinger discuss Seth's player tiers on theathletic.com and how lo...
Stan Van Back + Lue's Load + Tier Ranks + Harden Changed My Life? + Survey Says?
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Mo Dakhil debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.Take ...