Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Comeback Kings
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Travonne Edwards, Mo Dakhil, and Zach Harper breakdown the finish between Boston and Philly, the Tra...
Weekend Update: Damian Lillard scores 71 | Lakers comeback big, down Mavericks
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap a loaded Sunday national TV slate from the NBA, including Damian ...
Steven Adams All Stars + Raptors Back in the Mix?
25 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Saturday Slam and JamAndrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week that was in the NBA, which tea...
Pushing to the Playoffs
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mo Dakhil, Seth Partnow, and Dave DuFour discuss the firing of Nate McMillan in Atlanta, the Hawks c...
Daily Ding: NBA returns from All-Star break with a vengeance
24 Feb 2023
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Jared Weiss and Law recap a full slate of games for the NBA's return to action Thursday night, inclu...
Can the Hawks be Coached?
23 Feb 2023
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Young OnesJared Weiss, Law Murray and Will Guillory discuss All Star Weekend, Westbrook to the Clipp...
NBA Referee, Undercover Cop, and Author: the varied life of Bob Delaney
22 Feb 2023
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On this week's Hoops Adjacent, former NBA referee Bob Delaney joins David Aldridge to talk about Del...
NBA All Star Weekend Decode
20 Feb 2023
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The Basketball Buds recap an up and down NBA All Star weekend and the Dunk contest.Visit TryFirstlea...
NBA Legends Sunday: David Aldridge with Karl Malone, Spencer Haywood and Cedric Ceballos
19 Feb 2023
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A special Sunday edition of Hoops Adjacent, David Aldridge sits down with Karl Malone, Spencer Haywo...
Rising Stars Superlatives
18 Feb 2023
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Saturday Slam and JamAndrew Schlecht, Dave DuFour and Mike Smeltz discuss the Rising Stars Challenge...
What's in your playbook?
17 Feb 2023
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Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour celebrate All Star weekend with their favorite things, Char...
Daily Ding: Giannis Antetokounmpo injured | Timberwolves collapse against Wizards
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil recap Thursday night's slate including Giannis' injury in Bucks vs. Bulls,...
Rookie of the Year | Blazers in Trouble?
16 Feb 2023
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Point of Contention 5 topics, 5 minutes, 5 points of Contention1. NBA Awards Minnimum2. 3 Point Con...
Daily Ding: Mikal Bridges has career night | Lakers beat Pelicans
16 Feb 2023
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Jared Weiss and Mark Schindler recap Wednesday night's games including the Nets' win over the Heat a...
How to make a sports documentary with the producers of 'Stand'
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Hoops Adjacent, DA and Marcus are joined by Colleen Dominguez and Sarah Allen, the pr...
Daily Ding: Suns train is rolling | All-Star Saturday Night lineup
15 Feb 2023
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Mo Dakhil and Will Guillory dig into the Wednesday night action before sharing their thoughts on the...
Gary Payton II Fallout
14 Feb 2023
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Tampering PodcastSam Amick and Anthony Slater discuss the post-trade deadline NBA, the Gary Payton I...
Daily Ding: Ingram Shines | Jokic Cooks
14 Feb 2023
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Andrew Schlecht and Mark Schindler break down the games from February 13th in the NBA including the ...
Deadline Decode
13 Feb 2023
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Zach Harper, Mo Dakhil, Jay King, and Travonne Edwards discuss the Gary Payton II saga in the Bay, t...
Weekend Update: Zion & GP2 injury news | Celtics over Grizzlies
12 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap the weekend in the NBA. Zion Williamson will miss more time after...
Blazers, Clippers and Pistons Post Trade Deadline
11 Feb 2023
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Saturday Slam and JamAndrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the Week that Was in the NBA, their fav...
Daily Ding: New-look Nets beat the Bulls | Bucks defeat Lakers
10 Feb 2023
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Jared Weiss and Will Guillory break down Thursday night's action, including a win for the new-look B...
Nerder NBA Trade Deadline Special
09 Feb 2023
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Mo Dakhil, Seth Partnow, and Dave DuFour react to all of the trades around the NBA at the deadline.V...
How to Cover Kyrie Irving
09 Feb 2023
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Tim Cato, Alex Schiffer and Jay King gather together to have a conversation between NBA beat writers...
Daily Ding: Lakers trade Westbrook | Kyrie Debuts
09 Feb 2023
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Will Guillory and Dave DuFour react to the Lakers, Jazz, and Timberwolves trade, the Knicks and Blaz...
Inside the trade deadline with former Sixers & Nets GM Billy King
08 Feb 2023
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On this week's Hoops Adjacent, David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson welcome on former 76ers and Nets G...
Daily Ding: LeBron James breaks all-time scoring record
08 Feb 2023
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Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil recap LeBron James' historic night breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's all-time...
Kyrie and the Mavs | Andy Bernstein on LeBron's All Time Scoring Record
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TamperingSam Amick, Fred Katz, and Anthony Slater are joined by Mavericks beat writer Tim Cato to di...
Daily Ding: Cam is a Bucket
07 Feb 2023
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Andrew Schlecht and Mark Schindler break down the night of NBA basketball from Monday, February 6th ...
Steph Injury | Kyrie | NBA Fight Night
06 Feb 2023
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Zach Harper, Mo Dakhil, Travonne Edwards, Jay King, and James Edwards discuss Kyrie Irving's trade r...
Emergency Buds: Kyrie Irving Traded
05 Feb 2023
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Zach Harper, Mo Dakhil, Travonne Edwards, and Jay King provide instant reaction to Kyrie Irving's tr...
Kyrie Irving Destinations + Houston We Have a Problem
04 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Saturday Slam and JamAndrew Schlecht and Alex Speers recap the Week that Was, and then talk about Ky...
Who are the sellers?
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mo Dakhil, Seth Partnow, and Dave DuFour discuss Danny Green's return, Nikola Jokic's passing wizard...
Daily Ding: Giannis scores 54 vs. the Clippers | Lakers edge out Pacers
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil recap an action-packed Thursday night including the Bucks' comeback vs the...
Trades of Desperation | Best in the West?
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Point of ContentionZach Harper, Jay King and Marcus Thompson bring you Point of Contention5 topics, ...
Daily Ding: Wolves dog Warriors | Dame Time in Memphis
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Schindler and Dave DuFour recap last night in the NBA. The Warriors fumbled a lead thanks to sl...
Deep Dive into Victor Wembanyama
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Hoops Adjacent, David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson are joined by Bastien Fontanieu, h...
Daily Ding: Laker top Knicks in OT | Nuggets defeat Pelicans
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil break down the Lakers' win over the Knicks, Nuggets defeating the Pelicans...
Giannis for MVP? | Wizards Team Building
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tampering PodcastSam Amick, Anthony Slater, and Fred Katz are joined by Eric Nehm of the Athletic to...
Daily Ding: Kings Take Down Wolves | Dame Time
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Schlecht and Law Murray discuss the Kings OT win in Minnesota, the Blazers beating the Hawks ...
Respect The Process | LeBron Cries Foul
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mo Dakhil, Dave DuFour, Travonne Edwards, and Jay King discuss Embiid's disrespect, Denver's defense...
Weekend Update: Wolves Howling | Joel Embiid Statement Game
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap the weekend in the NBA. Joel Embiid drops 47 points on Nikola Jok...
Ben Simmons Fake Trades | Rising Suns | Contending Nuggets
28 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers recap the week that was in the NBA, what is going on with Ben Simmon...
Arch Rivals
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour are excited about Rivalry Week in the NBA! How could the re...
Daily Ding: Knicks beat Celtics in OT | Spencer Dinwiddie in the zone vs. Suns
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil recap Thursday night's slate, including the Celtics losing to the Knicks i...
How to Choose an MVP | Bob Leaving the Bay?
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Point of Contention5 Subjects, 5 Minutes, 5 Points of ContentionHow to Choose an MVP?Rui solving the...
Daily Ding: Jordan Poole game winner | Lillard goes for 60
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Schindler and Dave DuFour recap the big games from the NBA. Jordan Poole finishes in traffic to...
Mark Jones on Kings, Beam, Fox, Sabonis and more
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Hoops Adjacent, Mark Jones from ESPN and the play-by-play announcer for the Sacrament...
Daily Ding: Heat defeat Celtics | Pelicans collapse late against Nuggets
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil recap Tuesday night's games including two close contests in Heat vs. Celti...
Sellers at the Deadline | Rui Trade
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater discuss the upcoming trade deadline and who the sellers migh...
Daily Ding: Kings Rule | Bulls Take Down Hawks
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Schlecht and Mark Schindler discuss the night of NBA basketball from Monday, January 23rd. Th...
It's Good to be the Kings
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Zach Harper, Mo Dakhil, Travonne Edwards, and Jay King discuss the ramifications of a 72 game season...
Weekend Update: Celtics Streak to 9 | Sixers Roll on Roadtrip
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap the weekend in the NBA. The Boston Celtics extend their winning s...
Bulls Talk with Trey Kerby | Western Conference Top 10
21 Jan 2023
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Saturday Slam and JamAndrew Schlecht and Alex Speers recap the week that was, discuss the Western Co...
Separation from the Pack
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mo Dakhil, Seth Partnow, and Dave DuFour discuss the elite teams in the NBA, possible moves ahead of...
Daily Ding: Celtics revenge game | Sixers rolling
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour recap the night in the NBA. The Boston Celtics won an overtime thriller in...
Trade Season | Clippers Sinking?
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Point of ContentionShould the .500 Clippers panic?Who could Poeltl help? Who else would change the N...
Daily Ding: Grizzles edge out Cavaliers | Timberwolves fade late
19 Jan 2023
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Jared Weiss and Mark Schindler recap Wednesday night's games including the Grizzlies' narrow victory...
What are the Golden State Warriors with Zena Keita
18 Jan 2023
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On this week's Hoops Adjacent, David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson welcome on Zena Keita from The Ath...
Daily Ding: Nuggets victorious as Nikola Jokic and Damian Lillard face off
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil recap Tuesday night's action including the Nuggets defeating the Trail Bla...
Thunder Up, Raptors Down
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TamperingSam Amick and Anthony Slater break down the Warriors win in DC, what ignited the Warriors t...
Daily Ding: Tatum Erupts for 51
17 Jan 2023
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Andrew Schlecht and Mark Schindler discuss the basketball from MLK Day including Tatum going for 51,...
Dunk City, USA
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Zach Harper, Mo Dakhil, Travonne Edwards, and Jay King are still in shock over Ja Morant. Will Mac M...
Weekend Update: LeBron 38k | Road Warriors Woes Continue
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap the weekend in the NBA. LeBron James surpassed the 38,000 point m...
Mid Season Slammies + Pelicans Depth
14 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Saturday Slam and JamAndrew Schlecht and Alex Speers recap the week that was in the NBA, hand our an...
Stuck in the Mud
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mo Dakhil, Seth Partnow, and Dave DuFour talk about NBA parity at the mid-season mark and all the te...
Daily Ding: Mavericks down Lakers in 2OT | Cavaliers beat Trail Blazers
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil break down Thursday night's action, including a wild game in Mavericks vs....
Rookie Rankings | All Star Debates
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Point of ContentionZach Harper hosts as Jay King and Marcus Thompson debate NBA topics:Favorite in t...
Daily Ding: Celtics Cruise | Kuzma Game Winner
12 Jan 2023
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Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour recap the night in the NBA. The Celtics beat the Pelicans thanks to 41 poi...
East leading Boston Celtics check-in with Gary Washburn
11 Jan 2023
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On this week's Hoops Adjacent, David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson welcome on Gary Washburn from the ...
Daily Ding: Heat go 40 for 40 on free throws | Donovan Mitchell returns to Utah
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jared Weiss and Mark Schindler recap Tuesday night's NBA action, including a free throws aplenty and...
Trade Deadline Prep | LeBron's Response
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tampering PodcastSam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater are joined by Jon Krawczynski of the Athlet...
Daily Ding: Jrue Delivers a W
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Schlecht and Mark Schindler break down the Bucks win against the Knicks, the Celtics win agai...
Are the Lakers okay?
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Zach Harper, Mo Dakhil, Jay King, and Travonne Edwards get together for the first time in 2023! Are ...
Weekend Update: KD injured in Nets Win | Grizzlies win 6th straight
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap the weekend in the NBA. The Brooklyn Nets won their 18th game out...
NBA Rookies and a 2023 Draft Preview
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Saturday Slam and JamAndrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week that was in the NBA. The boys ...
Daily Ding: A brutal slate of games | All-Star fan voting
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mo Dakhil and Jovan Buha recap a rough night of games, including Clippers vs Nuggets, the Celtics cr...
Happy Nerd Year Mailbag!
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mo Dakhil, Seth Partnow, and Dave DuFour get together for the first time in 2023 for a mailbag episo...
Daily Ding: Wacky Wednesday | Cavs Comeback
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour recap the night in the NBA. The Bucks and Raptors had a brick throwing con...
Are the Pelicans built for a championship run
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Hoops Adjacent, David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson are joined by The Athletic's New O...
Daily Ding: Thunder dominate Celtics, Jazz lose heartbreaker to Kings
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Schindler and Will Guillory break down Tuesday night's NBA action, including the Thunder droppi...
Wolves Hit Rock Bottom | Nets Stay Hot
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tampering PodcastSam Amick and Anthony Slater discuss the red-hot Nuggets who have risen to the top ...
Daily Ding: Donovan Mitchell Scores 71
03 Jan 2023
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Andrew Schlecht and Mark Schindler recap the night of NBA basketball from January 3rd, 2023. Donovan...
Nets on Fire
02 Jan 2023
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Mo Dakhil, Will Guillory, Travonne Edwards and Dave DuFour kick off the New Year with a new Basketbu...
Weekend Update: Nets streak on | Grizzlies roar
02 Jan 2023
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Keith Parish and Dave DuFour reconvene after the holiday break to discuss the New Year's Weekend. De...
Turnaround Team + What are the Wizards?
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Saturday Slam and JamAndrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss which struggling team will turn it arou...
Daily Ding: Zion's Big Night | Nets streak to 10
29 Dec 2022
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Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour recap a feisty Wednesday night in the NBA. Zion Williamson's career-high 4...
Young Ones: Defining Greatness
28 Dec 2022
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Young OnesJared Weiss, Jovan Buha, Law Murray, Will Guillory and Tim Cato discuss Luka Doncic's insa...
Daily Ding: Nets streaking to 9 | Comeback Clips
27 Dec 2022
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Mark Schindler and Dave DuFour recap the action from Boxing Day. The Nets extend their winning strea...
The Athletic NBA Show Christmas Special
23 Dec 2022
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Welcome to the Athletic NBA Show Christmas Special!Join us as we bounce around the Athletic NBA Show...
Daily Ding: Pelicans end streak | Jazz tune out Wizards
23 Dec 2022
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Mo Dakhil and Jared Weiss recap the night in the NBA. C.J. McCollum scores 40 points as the Pelicans...
LaVine Running from the Bulls? Time for a Warriors Trade?
22 Dec 2022
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Point of Contention:Zach Harper, Jay King and Marcus Thompson discuss the following topics Zach LaVi...
Daily Ding: Pascal 52 | Cavaliers hold on
22 Dec 2022
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Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour recap the night in the NBA. The Cleveland Cavaliers hold off the Milwaukee...
Lakers + Clippers Deep Dive with Brad Turner
21 Dec 2022
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On this week's Hoops Adjacent, Brad Turner from the LA Times joins David Aldridge and Marcus Thompso...
Daily Ding: Jokic Dominates | Suns Setting?
21 Dec 2022
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Jared Weiss and Will Guillory discuss the big win for the Wizards against the Suns, the Nuggets domi...
Net Rating Game
20 Dec 2022
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Andrew Schlecht and Fred Katz discuss if the net rating of the Nets, Knicks, Wizards, Heat or Sixers...
Daily Ding: Shai Time
20 Dec 2022
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Andrew Schlecht and Mark Schindler discuss the big game winner from SGA in OKC, Philly's OT win agai...
Much Ado about Jokić
19 Dec 2022
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Mo Dakhil, Jay King, and Dave DuFour hold down the Basketbuds fort for the holidays. The guys talk a...
Weekend Update: Magic or Illusion? | Booker 58
19 Dec 2022
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Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap a wild weekend in the NBA. The Orlando Magic, New York Knicks, an...
Knicks Trending Up? + A Magical Week with the Magic
17 Dec 2022
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Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week of NBA basketball, the how 3 point shooting is affe...