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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/privacy for more information.

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss 5 mildly interesting storylines from the NBA news cycle, 6 Western Conference players that could break out, and then the boys are joined by Jonathan Macri of Knicks Film School to discuss how the Knicks new additions fit with Randle, if RJ Barrett can take the next step, how the young guys can develop, How Kemba fits with the Knicks and much more! Then the g...

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 on the pecking order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

POINT OF CONTENTION DATE: 8/31/21 HOST: ZACH  CO-HOST: JAMES | JAY INTRO Welcome to Point of Contention. Five Subjects Five Minutes. Five Points of Contention.  Im Zach, Jade Hoye is producing. Coming up on the show...Will Daryl trade 25? Confounding Cavs! Lillards Lips are Sealed? The Ancient Lakers and Free Agency Winners and Losers.  In this corner, Flynt Michigan native, Pistons expert, Clippe...

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

Milwaukee Bucks Owner Marc Lasry joins Sam Amick and Anthony Slater to discuss the Bucks winning the NBA Championship, the tampering debacle with Bogdanovic, the stress and success of this past playoff run, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 more information.

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 on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 moves were best/worst, and more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 they are back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Points of Contention. This week! KD and Draymond blame Warriors management for their breakup Joel Embiid inks a new deal, but can he win it all? Summer League takeaways Christmas Day games and if Jokic was snubbed Is Pascal Siakam long for the Raptors...

Sam Amick, Fred Katz, and Blake Murphy discuss the following 5 questions on the NBA Offseason What team improved the most? Are there any new contenders? Any contenders from last year move out of contention? Most overrated acquisition? Rookie that will make the biggest impact What player is poised to break out? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 end the show, the guys discuss NBA Summer League and who stood out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Schlecht, Kelly Iko, and Jerome Cheng discuss the NBA Summer League, the Rockets first rounders Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun, Scottie Barnes performance, and if the Raptors should have taken Jalen Suggs at 4. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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 make Zion happy with their roster changes, what's next for the Warriors, some summer league action and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 go from here and their many options, and Kelsey Russo joins the show to discuss the Cavs and what lies ahead for them in the Summer League and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 second day of free agency. Winners / Losers. Heat, Bulls, Knicks, Lakers, Warriors, Wizards, Clippers and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Heat, Lakers, Pelicans, Bulls and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Basketball Buds. Zach Harper, Jay King and Tray Edwards [insert: science music] analyze / dissect how Russell Westbrook will fit in with the Lakers and LeBron James. Space? Who needs Space? Then, the race to get Kyle Lowry, teams will. be a'scrambling....AND will DeMar DeRozan take LESS to play for MORE? And finally, our new BUDS game show "Match or Dispatch!" Lonzo Ball! Lauri Markkanen! John...

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are joined by Matt Pennie to discuss the NBA Draft and hand out the following awards: Favorite Fit Award This award goes to our favorite player/team fit in the draft. Strangest Draft Award This award goes to the team with the strangest draft. Biggest Jump in League Pass Rankings Award This award goes to the team who improved their watchability the most. WHY ARE THEY...

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 Angeles) and Sam Vecenie all the way from Melbourne Australia {side cast} the 2021 NBA Draft......LIVE! >>>> Thank you for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Jay King debate! Hosted by Zach Harper -- Produced by Jade Hoye -- Written by All Take 1: Tonight’s the nite! That’s right, it’s finally time for the 2021 NBA Draft tonight at 8pm ET. Who’s rising, who is falling? Will the Pistons hold fast and take the great Case Cunningham at #1? Take 2: Team USA back on track? Hell Ya! Team USA got their Ol...

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/2730160/2021/07/27/live-updating-nba-mock-draft-sources-say-cade-cunningham-likely-to-pistons-at-no-1-plus-more-trade-news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.