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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 off the dribble three, the Dallas Mavericks post up game and the Utah Jazz versatility. Jordan Poole and the Warriors. Also, are training camp/preseason takeaways useful at this point? Plus, scheduling preseason games...ugh, Enjoy! Almost ....on the r...

Andrew Schlecht and Will Guillory preview the Pelicans upcoming season, Zion's health status, who starts and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic NBA Show Presents - Point of Contention with Marcus Thompson and Jay 'The KID' King. Hosted by Zach Harper | Produced by Jade Hoye Take1: It’s John Schuhmann SZN! Take2: Deandre Aint’in getting the Max? Bad Break... Take 3: Over in Philadelphia the 76ers standoff with player 25 continues. From 76ers reporter Kyle Neubeck “despite assurances through various media members of note, a lea...

Warriors superstar Steph Curry stops by to talk with David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson about being a Dad, his preparations, confidence and insecurities heading into any season. Also, staying calm and controlling emotions, Kobe, Shaq and Allen Iverson's comments on his play and the recent dilemma the Warriors had with Andrew Wiggins. Much more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

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 Butler, and then how the Timberwolves organization is working with a new GM and owner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 October! The Season's almost here, and things are settling in...{door closes creeeeeek).... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, and then they bring on Lakers beat reporter for the Athletic Jovan Buha to discuss the Lakers, Westbrook, LeBron in year 19 and so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Jimmy Butler's time in Minnesota. The latest, including Joel Embiid's comments calling Simmon's move disrespectful, and what it means to Philadelphia's chances this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 more information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 the land ........Who said what?.... What's to come? ...and all the things that MATTER | Wiggins react | Brad Beal Said what? | & the NETS. ...the Kyrie conundrum, Kevin Durant and that (Achilles), Patty Mills to the Rescue! .... James Harden the...

Sam Amick, Anthony Slater, (and later Andrew Schlecht) discuss NBA Media Day around the country and how vaccination is impacting the potential for the Warriors and Nets, Kyrie Irvings comments, Zion Williamson's foot injury, the Nuggets locking up MPJ, Kawhi Leonard returning this season?, Caris LeVert's back injury, and Jason Kidd's comments on Luka's upcoming season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

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 information.

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 information.

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/privacy for more information.

Former undercover New Jersey state trooper and professional basketball referee, Bob Delaney drops by to talk with David and Marcus about life, coping with stress, September 11th and all that's going on now. Plus his connections to the NJ mafia and thoughts on the new Sopranos movie coming in October. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Simmons? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 breakout candidates in the Eastern conference, and then Keith Parish of Fastbreak Breakfast joins the show to discuss the Memphis Grizzlies, their offseason moves and how they move forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jared Weiss and Keith Parish are back to discuss their favorite candidates to surprise based on new situations and opportunities in the upcoming season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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? YESSSS??? (Ben Simmons) Take 2 > Death Taxes and the NBA’s In Season Tournament Idea Take 3 > Less video replay? Yes please! Take 4 > All Bets are ...ON? Title Odds. Take 5 > MVP Odds! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

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 information.

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 Kings, if they should trade for Ben Simmons, and what destinations make sense for Ben Simmons. Then in part 2 at the 56:00 minute mark Sam Amick is joined by Donovan and Nicole Mitchell to discuss their partnership with Clorox to improve schools, Donova...

Andrew Schlecht and Jon Krawczynski discuss the Timberwolves upcoming season, how Karl Anthony Towns is ready for the challenge, revisiting the D'Angelo Russell trade, if the Wolves should trade for Ben Simmons and what it would take to get him, and finally how Anthony Edwards can be the next star in Minnesota. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Nerder crew, Dave Seth and Mo, assembles for a listener Mailbag! > Ben Simmons > Shot selection > Why teams overachieve and underachieve?  > FIBA vs. NBA rules > Favorite season of all time Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the NBA Contenders and Pretenders from each conference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.