The Athletic NBA Daily
Episodes
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. His crazy fluctuation in weight, and the outlook ...
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 huge Harden-to-the-Nets trade that went down on W...
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 Zach Harper.Take 1: Beal to the Warriors?Take 2: Lak...
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 between the Nets and Rockets that sends Harden to Br...
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 LeBatard. Then, the many inconsistencies of Covid protoc...
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 how the get back on track and then Amick, Katz 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 the 'Glue Guys' pod talk about what the hell is g...
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 playing like and MVP, Simmons' aggressiveness, Tobia...
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.Take 1: Steph's Legacy debate.Take 2: NBA Expansion...
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, Draymond Green, Steph, Marvin Bagley Jr. and finally Matt...
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 with the Wizards and possible trade destinations, p...
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. First, Marvin Bagley Jr.'s Dad wants a trade for his ...
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 Dakhil give their early impressions on the first week ...
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 including the Warriors struggles, the 76ers potential tra...
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, Jay King, Tray Edwards, BIG Wos, Dave DuFour and Jay...
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 half of the NBA Season including the Lakers Clippe...
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 DuFour breakdown the $205 Million extension Rudy Gobe...
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 Giannis signing and media influence on front office...
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 1: What does Giannis' super-max extension mean for...
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 good the field is this year, after the Lakers. Then ...
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 James Harden finish the season as a Rocket? If not whe...
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 of 10 questions to preview the Eastern Conference....
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 make it work with James Harden. Then teams and or...
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 1: Harden's Exit plan, repercussions from the lea...
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 and Anthony Slater try to get get a grip on all the ...
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, will he be on the team? Where could he be traded? Th...
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, the fellas welcome in NBA Insider Tom Haberstroh to ...
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 John Wall trade. What to expect from the Warriors sa...
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 the King! And special privileges for Paul George?Ta...
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. Talking about what it's like broadcasting under the n...
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 the Bogdanovic debacle, the Lakers and Clippers i...
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 about the fight between Nate Robinson and Jake Pau...
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: Money Money Money Money! lakers a lock?Take 2: Why ha...
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 Podcast, about all the moves going down in the NBA...
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 of the flurry of action over the weekend with free...
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 Partnow, BIG Wos, Jon K, Jay King, Ethan Strauss,...
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 to the Bucks moves, getting Jrue Holiday and Bogd...
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 between the Thunder and Lakers. Danny Green's career vs...
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 James Harden and Russell Westbrook looking to bolt. Te...
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 back...too soon?Take 2: Houston we got problems. h...
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 Warriors reporter Marcus Thompson to sort through the p...
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 start for the next NBA Season and potential landing...
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 Head Coach Stephen Silas. Then more on 76ers, Mor...
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 about the 76ers and their new Operations Head Daryl Mo...
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 Harper.Take 1: Daryl Morey hired by 76ers. Ben Simmons ...
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 importance of Black Lives Matter. How George Hill...
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 thru the Sham's report that the NBA may start the ...
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 looking at players like this affects NBA team buildi...
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 1: Stan “The Man” Van Gundy is BACK!Take 2: Lo...
"You Sweat, I Sweat" Talking with Lakers' Coach Phil Handy
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
David Aldridge and Wos Lambre welcome in Lakers' assistant coach about what it was like winning the NBA Championship in the Orlando Bubble. LeBron's u...
Daryl Morey (Steps Down) Deep Dive + Ty Lue's Decision + BJ Johnson RIP
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Basketball Buds, Zach Harper, Wosny Lambre, Jay King and Tray Edwards deep dive on Daryl Morey, the Rockets and the lasting effects, and fallout of a ...
Nerder Mailbag + Morey Steps Down + Ty Lue's Clippers
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Nerder, Dave Dufour, Seth Partnow and Mo Dakhil take listener questions for a long overdue Mailbag. Also, Daryl Morey steps down as Roc...
Decoding 'Respect' + 2021 MVP Odds + Lue in NOLA? + Warriors Return + Giannis in South Beach
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Point of Contention, Marcus Thompson debates James Edwards 3.0. Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: Decoding "Respect"Take 2: 2021 MVP Odds. ...
The MJ vs LeBron Debate Explained
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
David Aldridge, Wos Lambre and Marcus Thompson assess the current debate about who is the Greatest of all time, Michael Jordan or LeBron James. Who ex...
LeBron's Legacy + NBA bubble wrap up
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tampering Podcast: Sam Amick is joined by Dan Woike, Michael Rosenberg, and Jared Greenberg to discuss their time in the NBA bubble, LeBron's legacy a...
LeBron Does It Again: Lakers Take Title + Bubble Awards
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Basketball Buds: Zach Harper, BIG Wos, Dave DuFour, Jay King and Tray Edwards recap Game 6 of the NBA Finals. Also the Official 2020 Bubble Awards. H...
Game For the Ages: Heat x Lakers Recap + Decode
10 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Basketball Buds, Dave DuFour, Wos Lambre, Mo Dakhil and Jared Weiss break down Game 5 of the 2020 NBA Finals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
Bubble Thoughts, No Fans, Heat Culture + Spoelstra + Underdog Lakers with Coach David Thorpe
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nerder She Wrote: Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow and Mo Dakhil welcome in Coach David Thorpe to talk about how the NBA has handled the Bubble Presentation....
The Heat Is On, FIxing the Sixers, Kyrie's Altered State, NBA Over?, Finals MVP is Silly
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Point of Contention, Ethan Strauss and Marcus Thompson debate...hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: Is it over for Miami?Take 2: Is Doc a go...
Doc's BIG Project in Philly, LeBron's GOAT Resume + The Kyrie Conundrum
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Lee drops by to talk with David and Wos about the mess in Philly that Doc Rivers has decided to try and fix. Then, it's getting harder and har...
Executive director of the NBPA Michele Roberts
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Amick is joined by executive director of the NBPA Michele Roberts to discuss the NBA bubble, CBA negotiations, if they would do another bubble, wh...
Jimmy Butler's Heat Take A Game
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Basketball Buds: Zach Harper, BIG Wos, Dave DuFour, Jay King and Tray Edwards recap Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Where did the Lakers go? Jimmy's amazing...
Lakers x Heat Recap + Decode with Ben Taylor
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking Basketball's Ben Taylor drops by to talk with Dave, Seth and Mo about G1 of the NBA Finals.Lakers small ball still vs Heat very small ballSwi...
Point of Contention: Lakers-Heat, Doc Out, Instant Replay, Big Board + Finals Predictions
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Point of Contention with Ethan Strauss, James Edwards III and Mo Dakhil.Take 1: lakers x Heat, what to expect.Take 2: Doc Rivers Out, the right move?T...
Bubble Wrap, Heat-Lakers, Covering Bron in MIA, with Tom Haberstroh
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
David and Wos welcome to the show, NBC Sports' Tom Haberstroh to talk about how it all went for the NBA and the Bubble, Lakers-Heat, covering LeBron i...
Lakers Owner Jeanie Buss on the NBA Finals and how LeBron is different
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tampering: On today's show Sam Amick is joined by Jeanie Buss, Lakers owner, to discuss the Lakers return to the NBA Finals, tragedy in amongst the La...
2020 NBA Finals: Heat vs Lakers
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Basketball Buds: Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Dave DuFour, Mo Dakhil and Andrew Schlect react to the Heat winning in Six games over the Boston Celtics i...
Celtics-Heat Deep Dive, Herro Ball and Bam + The Future is Now.
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nerder She Wrote with Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow and Mo Dakhil. In this week's episode the guys deep dive on the Heat-Celtics Eastern Conference Finals...
Never Say Die Nuggets, LeYawn James, C's Savior, Billy’s Bulls and MVP Fraudulence
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Point of Contention. A Debate Show. With Marcus Thompson, ESPN's Amin Elhassan and Zach Harper. Take 1: The Nuggets are back baby! Take 2: What’s go...
Hot Hand, Bubble Noise and Biden vs Trump with Nate Silver
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Hoops Adjacent, FiveThirtyEight's Nate Silver drops by to talk about the "Hot Hand," reflecting on Jeremy Lin and "Linsanity." Also wha...
Anthony Davis' Legacy, Kobe's Influence, KD in the DM's
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Amick is joined by Bill Oram and Anthony Slater to discuss Anthony Davis' big moment with the Lakers, his legacy since leaving New Orleans, Kobe's...
Anthony Davis' Moment Finally Arrives
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Basketball Buds, Zach Harper, BIG Wos, BLK Tray, Jay King and Dave DuFour recap the dramatic end to Game 2 between the Lakers and Nuggets. Also checki...
Deconstructing Nuggets-Lakers, Putting the Pieces Together, Is This A Thing?
18 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Nerder with Dave DuFour, Mo Dakhil and Seth Partnow, the guys try to sort through the Lakers and Nuggets matchup, discuss the importance ...
No Jokic, Unstoppable Heat, Giannis' Future, Russ Dilemma + Playoff MVP
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Point of Contention with Marcus Thompson, Ethan Strauss and Zach Harper debate the Hot Take.Topics:1. Did the Nuggets Win or did the Clipper lose? Kaw...
The Battle for LA + Covering LeBron with Allie Clifton
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
David and Wos welcome in host of the Road Trippin' podcast and Lakers sideline reporter Allie Clifton to talk about the battle for LA, covering LeBron...
Previewing Clippers vs. Nuggets Game 7
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Amick is joined by Kendra Andrews and Jovan Buha to discuss Game 7 between the Clippers and the Nuggets. Are there issues with the Clippers mental...
Nuggets Crush Clippers Force Game 7, Celtics-Heat Preview, What Next Rockets, Fraud Not A Fraud
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Basketball Buds: Zach Harper, BIG Wos, Dave DuFour, Jay King and Tray Edwards talk about the pesky Nuggets shutting down the Clippers to force another...
Porter Jr. Speaks, Bounced, Now What?, Revamp vs Restart, Is this a Thing?, Alphas
11 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nerder She Wrote with Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow and Mo DakhilMichael Porter Jr. / Locker room dynamicsTalent without chemistryValue of vocal veteransY...
Lakers Rockets Predictions, Heat Title Threat, Nash Bias, CP3 x Giannis Futures
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Point of Contention with Marcus Thompson, Wos Lambre and Zach Harper. Topics:1. Have the Lakers figured out the Rockets?2. Can the Heat win it all?3. ...
In Defense of Steve Nash + The Heat, Culture and Getting Jimmy
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
David Aldridge and Wos Lambre welcome back to the show Miami Heat broadcaster Jason Jackson to talk about the Nets hiring of Steve Nash and race being...
Celtics Assistant GM Mike Zarren and Nuggets President Tim Connelly on the NBA Playoffs, Bubble Life, and Draft Day Regrets
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Amick is joined by Celtics Assistant GM Mike Zarren and Nuggets President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly to discuss life in the NBA Bubble,...
The Bucks Get One, Celtics in Trouble? + Does Anyone Believe in the Nuggets?
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The BasketBuds: Zach delays his victory speech on the Bucks vs. Heat series, do the Bucks have a chance? Are the Celtics in trouble after an impressiv...
The Art of Cutting, Steve Nash Head Coach, and End of Game Officiating
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dave, Mo and Seth discuss the Nets hiring Steve Nash, End of Game officiating, the art of cutting, why teams aren't cutting more, matchup hunting, and...
Point of Contention: Rockets-Thunder G7, NBA Finals BIG Board, Jimmy Buckets, Giannis, New Coaches
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's contentious Point of Contention Ethan Strauss, Marcus Thompson debate big issues in the NBA. Moderated by Zach Harper. Take 1: Everybod...
Houston We Have A Big Problem + John Thompson
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
David Aldridge and Wos welcome in Rockets reporter Kelly Iko to talk about the Rockets and their do-or-die Game 7 against the Thunder. Chris Paul, Jam...
Giannis and the Bucks Still Finals Bound? Can the Celtics Challenge in the East?
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Amick is joined by Eric Nehm and Jay King to discuss the Eastern Conference Playoff bracket. Can the Bucks live up to their expectations? Is Jimmy...
Best Beefs, Throwing Hands and Walkout with Spencer Dinwiddie + East / West Playoffs Rundown
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Basketball Buds: Spencer Dinwiddie joins the show to talk about best beefs, real and not real contentiousness, players walking out and playing wit...
Reactions to the Walkout + Playoffs Status Check
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Basketball Buds, Zach Harper, Jay King, Mo Dakhil and Andrew Schlect react to players walking out to protest Police Brutality and look ahead to the ga...
NBA Players Walkout; Calling for Change
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
David Aldridge and Sam Amick discuss the NBA boycott, the reason for it, why change is necessary, and how the NBA moves forward. In this raw episode y...
Processing the 76ers Downfall
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
David Aldridge and Wos Lambre welcome in 76ers reporter Rich Hofmann to dissect the unbelievable fall of the 76ers. From Joel Embiid, to Brett Brown a...
Andrew Bernstein on Lebron, Kawhi, and Luka + Memories of Kobe Bryant
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Amick is joined by NBA HOF Photographer Andrew Bernstein to discuss entering the NBA Bubble, the Lakers and Clippers, Luka Doncic, and Lebron vs. ...
Luka the Great, Lakers Fate, 76ers Future Bleak, Paul the Weak + Fraud Not A Fraud
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Basketball Buds: Zach Harper, Dave DuFour, Tray Edward, Jay King and Rich Hofmann. Luka Doncic had a playoff performance to remember on Sunday...the c...
Drop Coverage, Trends, Shotmaking + Adjusting, Coaching Trees
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nerder She Wrote: Dave, Seth and Mo. Eric Nehm on drop coverage. Playoff Trends Over reliance on drop coverage (pull up 3s over defense). Mixing cover...
Point of Contention: NBA TV Ratings, Long Range King, Giannis Rondo, Bron's Excuses
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Point of Contention: Ethan Strauss and Marcus Thompson with Zach Harper. Take 1: What’s the real reason TV ratings are down?Take 2: Who is the deepe...
Playoffs: First Impressions with Amin Elhassan
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
ESPN's Amin Elhassan drops by to talk with Wos Lambre on the Clippers, Kawhi, rotations and perhaps having too much talent. Also Luka Doncic is the re...
Something's Gotta Give for the Rockets, Romanticizing the Blazers, + Dumars and the Kings
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Amick is joined by Kelly Iko and Jason Jones to discuss the Rockets and Thunder series. What happens if the Rockets fall in round 1? When will Wes...
NBA Playoffs Elimination Preview + Decode
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Basketball Buds: Zach Harper, BIG Wos, Dave DuFour, Jay King and BLK Tray go through the first round of the NBA playoffs and predict the teams that wi...
Which Players/Team/Coaches Need a Strong Postseason
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nerder She Wrote's Dave DuFour, Mo Dakhil, and Seth Partnow discuss the internal preparations teams make ahead of a playoff matchup, the unique develo...
Bubble MVP? Giannis Frustrated? Bubble Visitors?
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Point of Contention: A Debate Show with Ethan Strauss and Marcus Thompson, moderated by Zach Harper. 1. Who is your Bubble MVP? (1:21)2. What is Gian...
Title Contenders Biggest Weakness and 76ers Thoughts with John Hollinger
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's John Hollinger joins David Aldridge and Wos Lambre to diagnose the biggest issue facing each of the primary championship contenders. ...