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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 of the NBA season. Zion and the Pelicans. The Raptors offensive problems continue into this year, why? The Denver Nuggets' defense is a problem. Mavericks without Porzingis and Luka's three point shot. And finally the NBA is considering expansion aga...

Sam Amick is joined by Fred Katz and Anthony Slater to discuss the stories around the league including the Warriors struggles, the 76ers potential trade predicament, NBA rookies, Wizards 0-3 start and more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 King preview the 2020 NBA Christmas Day lineup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Clippers battle, KD and the Nets, the Hawks potential, who gets traded next, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

`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 Gobert has agreed to with the Utah Jazz. Then, NBA.com's annual GM Survey is out and the fellas react to some surprising results. Also why Jay can't stand social media when it comes to LaMelo Ball's passing highlights. GM Survey - https://www.nba.com/new...

On the latest Nerder, Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil and Thinking Basketball's Ben Taylor on Giannis signing and media influence on front offices. Awards the fellas don’t care about and why.. Plus the Willis Reed Comeback Player of the Year Award.  Check out Thinking Basketball on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3HPbvB6f58X_7SMIp6OPYw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

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 Bucks? Take 2: KD and Kyrie on Instagram Live, staged social media event? Take 3: Rookie status check after a few preseason games. Take 4: Gordon Heyward hurt, should you wear rings? Take 5: James Harden and Zion, out of shape? Hosted on Acast....

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 JA's podcast Beyond the Last Dance, thoughts on that, and finally Giannis Antetokounmpo signs a 5-year supermax with the Bucks. But does it mean he's staying long-term? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 where is he going? Who makes the biggest fall? (We can exclude OKC) Where are the Mavs in the West standings? How far will the Nuggets fall? Will the Clippers drama keep them from the WCF again? Who you got... Blazers or Jazz? Are the Warriors a playof...

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.  1. Should Miami be the favorites to make the Finals? 2. Did the Bucks do enough to solve their problems? 3. Does Boston need another leap from Jayson Tatum? (Will they miss Hayward?) 4. Have we all abandoned Toronto too early? 5. Will Brooklyn have...

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 organizational alignment including the Knicks and 76ers. Finally the importance of continuity in the NBA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Point of Contention: Marcus Thompson and Ethan Strauss debate. Hosted by Zach Harper. Take 1: Harden's Exit plan, repercussions from the league and Harden to the Warriors. Take 2: Is Kyrie's "silence" hypocritical? Take 3: Tank Season. The rush to get Cade Cunningham. Take 4: National TV schedule oddities Take 5: Andrew Bogut tribute. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

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 drama going down right now in the NBA. James Harden, Kyrie Irving and how the players have distanced themselves from the media. Then a mini-dive into the Warriors upcoming season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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? Then they shift over to the Wizards and if Russell Westbrook can make an impact on the Eastern conference as their lead guard. Producer Andrew Schlecht then joins for listener questions to wrap up the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

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 talk about James Harden's commitment level to the Rockets this year. Also, Kyrie decides not to speak with the media, what that means. And finally Doc vs Paul George in another round of NBA beef. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

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 sans Klay Thompson. Kevin Durant's injury return. The Lakers free agent acquisitions. Clippers off-season and star power and preferential treatment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Point of Contention. Ethan Strauss and Marcus Thompson debate. Hosted by Zach Harper. Take 1: Kawhi the King! And special privileges for Paul George? Take 2: LeBron and the Lakers Dynasty to Come Take 3: Christmas Day Games Take 4: Curry Brand and Golf Take 5. Tribute to Joakim Noah Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest Hoops Adjacent broadcasting legend Ian Eagle joins David Aldridge and Wos Lambre.  Talking about what it's like broadcasting under the new normal circumstances; no fans, piped in sounds due to Covid 19. Then how the Nets have revamped the culture, and being in the spotlight. Courting agents. Then, Ian's favorite broadcasters and much more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

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 improving, the Thunder replenishing, and then they answer your questions including who will be the Rookie of the Year, the direction of the Kings, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Paul. Then teams that made questionable decisions during free agency. What is the Celtics' plan? What about the Rockets? And Zach's sleeper pick, the Pelicans. Finally the health and safety protocol heading into next season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

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 hasn’t Giannis signed? Take 3: Trust the Process! Or Not? Take 4: FA Winners and Losers Take 5: Play in or play out? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 up until now, Tuesday November 24th. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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-agency and the amount of money going out the door.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Special edition Draft Recap Edition with Zach Harper, BLK Tray, Seth Partnow, Marcus Thompson, Seth Partnow, BIG Wos, Jon K, Jay King, Ethan Strauss, Sam Amick and James Edwards III. Hosted by Dave DuFour Produced by Jade Hoye Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Bogdan Bogdanovic. Will James Harden get to Brooklyn? What's happening with the Wizards and Joh Wall? Will Westbrook end up with the Knicks? Plus the very latest on the NBA Draft and what teams may or may not do on Wednesday night. Hosted on Acast. See a...