Reminisce History, Young's Hawks, Too Cute Lakers, Fearless Luka, Time Tempo and Across the NBA with Steve 'Irving Gervin' Smith
26 May 2021
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NBA's / TNT's Steve 'Smitty' Smith drops by to talk with David and Marcus, reminiscing about his sig...
Suns Burning the Lakers Dynasty Hopes? Grizzlies starting something special?
25 May 2021
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Sam Amick, Fred Katz, and Anthony Slater discuss Suns victory over the Lakers, the NBA crowds, if th...
Making sense of Lakers Suns G1 + Luka Pats Bev on the Head + Nets Dominance, Knicks + "Bucks in 4?"
24 May 2021
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The Basketball Buds. Zach Harper, Jay King, Dave DuFour and Tray Edwards try to make sense of what h...
Western Conference Playoff Preview
22 May 2021
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Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers preview the Western Conference playoff matchups (Jazz vs Grizzlies, ...
Eastern Conference Playoffs (Preview + Predicts)
21 May 2021
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In this week's Nerder, Dave, Seth and Mo take a look at the Eastern Conference Playoffs. Wizards vs ...
Bold, UnFiltered, Audacious Predictions for the 2021 NBA Playoffs
20 May 2021
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In this week's Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Jay King debate! Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1...
Lakers vs Warriors Pregame with Allie Clifton
19 May 2021
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Lakers studio host and Road Trippin's Allie Clifton drops by to talk about the big play-in game betw...
NBA Play In Tournament + Playoff Preview
18 May 2021
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Sam Amick, Fred Katz, and Anthony Slater break down the NBA play in tournament, Steph vs. LeBron, an...
NBA Season Over, Play-In / Playoff Bold Predictions (Part 1)
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Basketball Buds. Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Dave DuFour and Law Murray set the table for the pla...
Westbrook's Legacy, Warriors a Sleeping Giant?, and a Miami Heat Deep Dive with Zach Harper
15 May 2021
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On today's episode we lay out what happened this week in the NBA, discuss Russell Westbrook's legacy...
Bonus Episode: The Athletic’s Small Business Story | Part 3 of 3
14 May 2021
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Part Three of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ s...
Play-In Tournament (Conceptual) Breakdown
14 May 2021
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In this week's Nerder, Dave, Seth and Mo wax on the play-in tournament. The guys all love it but can...
Warriors Groovin', Missing Vets, Kyrie's Beard, NBA Awards + Beal vs Bazemore
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Point of Contention, Marcus Thompson and Ethan Strauss debate! Hosted by Zach Harper....
Bonus Episode: The Athletic’s Small Business Story | Part 2 of 3
12 May 2021
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Part Two of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ ser...
Spreadsheet Basketball, Russ Westbrook and Runnin' with Jordan with Jamal Crawford
12 May 2021
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On this week's episode of Hoops Adjacent David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson talk to NBA legend Jamal...
Can the Lakers get it together? Are the Warriors a threat in the Play In?
11 May 2021
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Sam Amick and Anthony Slater are joined by Bill Oram to discuss the state of the Los Angeles Lakers,...
Bonus Episode: The Athletic’s Small Business Story | Part 1 of 3
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Part One of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ ser...
Lakers vs Warriors Play-In? Celtics Problems, South Beach Zach Back + Zion's Finger
10 May 2021
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In this week's Basketball Buds, Zach, Tray, Jay and Dave contemplate a probable play-in between LeBr...
Cavs Conundrum, NBA Rookie Stat, and the Timberwolves Deep Dive
08 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week that was in the NBA, a fun rookie stat, what the Ca...
Pacers Coach Debacle + Under the Radar (Bucks, Clippers and Jazz)
07 May 2021
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In this week's Nerder, Indy Cornrows' and SB Nation's Caitlin Cooper drops by to talk about the turm...
LePanic Time? Suns Still Rising, Stotts Out, LeMelo Ballin' + Bucks Ultimatum
06 May 2021
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In the latest Point of Contention, Ethan Strauss and Marcus Thompson debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.T...
Suns Deep Dive with Eddie Johnson
05 May 2021
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In this week's edition of Hoops Adjacent, David Aldridge bids adieu to Wos Lambre as he heads over t...
NBA Awards Debate
04 May 2021
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Sam Amick, Anthony Slater, and Fred Katz welcome in Marcus Thompson on the show to discuss NBA award...
LeBron is Human?, Lakers Questions, Professional Suns, Nuggets, LaMelo's Back + East Outlook
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Basketball Buds Dave DuFour, Jay King, James Edwards and Tray Edwards talk about the ...
All NBA Guard Selection, Utah Jazz Gem Georges Niang, Sacramento Kings Deep Dive with Jason Jones
01 May 2021
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Andrew Schlecht is joined by Fred Katz to discuss who the All NBA Guards should be. Is Luka a guard?...
Russ Renaissance, Love's Grief, Dr. J's Snub, Warriors Tank? + Julius Randle the Real MVP
29 Apr 2021
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In this week's Point of Contention, Marcus Thompson and Ethan Strauss debate! Hosted by Zach Harper....
Wizards Go National with Fred Katz
28 Apr 2021
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Wizards reporter Fred Katz drops by to talk with David and Wos about the red-hot Wizards. What's goi...
Lillard long for the Blazers? + The Race for the NBA Play In
27 Apr 2021
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Sam Amick, Fred Katz, and Anthony Slater are joined by the Athletic's own Jason Quick to discuss the...
The Julius Randle Debate, KnicksTape, Big Stars Returning + The Curse of the Power Ranking
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Basketball Buds, Zach Harper, Jay King, Tray Edwards, Dave DuFour and James Edwards III. First u...
NBA All Sophomore Team, East Play In Teams, and 76ers Deep Dive
24 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week that was in the NBA, the NBA Sophomores and who wou...
Nerder Mailbag + Circle of Life: Part Deux
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dave is back from vacation, refreshed and ready. "How nice." said Mo. Seth asks, "Who's the Harden i...
Steph MVP!?, Suns Risen, TV Ratings, Title Odds + Injuries Injuries Injuries
22 Apr 2021
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In this week's Point of Contention, Marcus Thompson and Ethan Strauss debate! Hosted by Zach Harper....
Warriors Deep Dive + Steph's Insane Run with Monte Poole
21 Apr 2021
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NBC Sports' Monte Poole drops by to talk about the Warriors, Steph's crazy run going on, Draymond, K...
NBA Hot Take Cannon
20 Apr 2021
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Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater discuss hot take topics from around the NBA1. Jokic should b...
Steph's Run, Money > The Game, Celtics Back? + Wizards good?
19 Apr 2021
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The Basketball Buds: Dave Harper, Jay King, Tray Edwards and James Edwards. The rundown: Steph’s ...
The Gritty Lakers, Trading CJ McCollum, and Warriors Deep Dive with Ethan Strauss
17 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers recap the week that was in the NBA, dive into the...
West Playoff Picture, Jazz Underrated + Team Playoff Prep with John Hollinger
16 Apr 2021
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In this week's Nerder, John Hollinger stop by to talk with Mo and Seth about the Western Conference ...
The West Mess, An Enormous Mistake? To Tank or Not To Tank, MVP Odds & East's Best
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Point of Contention, Marcus Thompson and Ethan Strauss debate. Hosted by Zach Harper....
Jamal Murray Fallout, Ramifications in the West, Jazz + Importance of Rebounding with Chris Herring
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sports Illustrated's Chris Herring drops by to talk to David Aldridge and Wos Lambre about the devas...
Can the Clippers make a run?
13 Apr 2021
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Sam Amick and Anthony Slater are joined by Law Murray to discuss the Los Angeles Clippers.Is Kawhi i...
Alex Rodriguez and the Timberwolves, Bizarre Ejections, Chris Paul's Suns, MVP Talk
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Basketball Buds, Zach Harper, BIG Wos, Jay King and Tray Edwards talk about the sale ...
Shattered: Hope, Heartbreak and the New York Knicks
11 Apr 2021
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We are excited to announce The Athletic's new podcast series - Shattered: Hope, Heartbreak and the N...
Chris Paul opting out? Grizzlies Ceiling Raiser, and a Clippers deep dive
10 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week in the NBA, which player on the Grizzlies outside o...
Vets vs Noobs + NBA Circle of Life: Death of the Warriors Dynasty
09 Apr 2021
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In this week's Nerder, Dave, Seth and Mo talk about "Veteranosity" and why teams sometimes play vets...
Lakers Panic?, Paul Pierce's BIG Night, Celtics' Identity Complex + DPOY Odds & Blowouts
08 Apr 2021
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In this edition of Point of Contention Jay King and James Edwards III debate. Hosted by Zach Harper....
The Knicks Wretched Past + 76ers Deep Dive with Derek Bodner
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest Hoops Adjacent with David Aldridge and Wos Lambre the fellas talk to Mike Smeltz , Pro...
NBA Lie Detector Test
06 Apr 2021
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Sam Amick, Fred Katz, and Anthony Slater bring in Mike Singer from the Denver Post to discuss the De...
Jrue Holiday Gets Paid, Paul Pierce Bash, Isaiah Thomas Returns, Fraud No Fraud: Nets Front-Court + Say What? Knicks Players on the Knicks
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Basketball Buds Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Jay King and Wos Lambre talk about the imp...
NBA Buyout Problem? Nuggets True Contenders? Deep Dive on the Utah Jazz
03 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers bring you another episode of the Saturday Slam and Jam. On today's s...
Deadline Decompress, March Madness Scouting + Crunch Time Issues
02 Apr 2021
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In this week's Nerder with Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow and Mo Dakhil. Trade Deadlines de-compression. ...
Bron Le'cruitin' Steph? Deadline Winners, Foul Not A Foul, ROY Odds + JJ Redick Upset!
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Point of Contention, Marcus Thompson and special guest Jay King debate. Hosted by Zac...
With Chris Webber
31 Mar 2021
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In the latest Hoops Adjacent, TNT's Chris Webber drops by to talk to Wos and David. Chris' former te...
Around the NBA with J.A. Adande
30 Mar 2021
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Sam Amick, Fred Katz, and Anthony Slater are joined by legend of the business J.A. Adande to discuss...
Trade Deadline Winners/Losers + Buyout Market & Draymod Green's Defense
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Basketball Buds, Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Dave DuFour, Jay King and Wos Lambre. Trade Deadline...
NBA Trade Deadline Draft and Detroit Pistons Development, Draft, and Young Player Rankings
27 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the NBA Trade Deadline and draft their most interesting trad...
Myth Busting + NBA Circle of Life Found!
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest Nerder, Dave, Seth and Mo do some, myth busting..."My star player doesn't get fouled e...
NBA Trade Deadline Recap (Live)
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Nerder, Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil and Andrew Schlect recap the NBA Trade D...
Kerr's Upset, Giannis MVP?, Harden Sleeper?, Trade Deadline & Best Team in the NBA
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Point of Contention, Ethan Strauss and Marcus Thompson debate. Hosted by Zach Harper....
Nets Are Rollin' with Sarah Kustock
24 Mar 2021
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Nets broadcaster Sarah Kustock drops by to talk to David Aldridge and Wos Lambre about the red hot B...
NBA Trade Rumors + Traveling in the NBA season with Gary Washburn
23 Mar 2021
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Sam Amick, Fred Katz, and Anthony Slater are joined by Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe to discuss ...
LeBron Concern, Miserable Rockets, Deadline Deals, Ben Simmons vs Rudy Gobert + LaMelo Ball Out
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Basketball Buds: Zach Harper, Dave DuFour, BIG Wos, Jay King and Tray Edwards. LeBron is out, an...
NBA Trade Deadline, Soaring Hawks + The Bucks and Giannis the MVP
20 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers recap this week in the NBA, discuss trades to improve the Celtics, N...
PJ Tucker Impact + Giannis MVP + Suns Dive
19 Mar 2021
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In this week's Nerder, Nekias Duncan drops by to talk with Dave, Seth and Mo.Topics discussed. PJ Tu...
Trade SZN, Meet the Nets, Steph Upset, Call of Duty + MVP Odds
18 Mar 2021
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In this week's Point of Contention Ethan Strauss and guest Tom Haberstroh debate. Hosted by Zach Har...
Meyers Leonard Reactions + March Madness with Seth Davis
17 Mar 2021
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In this week's Hoops Adjacent, college hoops guru Seth Davis drops by to talk about March Madness. P...
NBA Trade Season is HERE
16 Mar 2021
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Sam Amick, Anthony Slater, and Fred Katz discuss the NBA at large and who could be moved at the trad...
Knicks Back, Overrated Simmons, LMA Trade SZN and Fraud Not Fraud with Jason Conception
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Basketball Buds Crooked Media's Jason Conception, host of 'Takeline' and 'All Caps NB...
Suns Contending? Rockets Tanking and a Deep Dive on the OKC Thunder
13 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the past week in the NBA, are the Phoenix Suns contenders, t...
'NBA Awards Status Check: Who is the Real MVP?'
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Nerder, Dave DuFour, Mo Dakhil and guest Keith Parish of Fastbreak Breakfast roll thr...
With Kenny 'The Jet' Smith
09 Mar 2021
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On this week's Hoops Adjacent, TNT's Kenny Smith drops by to talk with David Aldridge and Marcus Tho...
Let’s Get This Sh*t Over With
08 Mar 2021
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Basketball Buds, Dave DuFour, Tray Edwards, Jay King, Mo Dakhil and Jade recap the 2021 All Star Gam...
Lamelo Ball, Knicks Hope, and a Deep Dive on the Pelicans
06 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are back again for another addition of the Saturday Slam and Jam! To...
The Ballad of the Black Head Coach with Amin Elhassan
05 Mar 2021
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In this week's Nerder, Amin Elhassan drops by to talk with Dave, Seth and Mo about the firing of Haw...
Out of Touch Shaq?, Lloyd Pierce Rooked?, Harden Returns, Knicks Rumor + Top Shot WTF?
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Point of Contention Ethan Strauss and Marcus Thompson debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.T...
Why the Hawks Fired Lloyd Pierce + Mailbag
03 Mar 2021
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In this week's Hoops Adjacent Hawks reporter Chris Kirschner drops by to talk with David and Wos abo...
The NBA's Best Young Players
02 Mar 2021
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Sam Amick is joined by Fred Katz and Anthony Slater to break down Sam Vecenie's top 10 young talent ...
Heat Culture Back Watch Out 76ers + Knicks Rollin' & Fraud Not A Fraud
01 Mar 2021
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Basketball Buds: Zach Harper, Jay King, Dave DuFour, Tray Edwards and Wos Lambre. The Heat are back?...
Saturday Slam and Jam - Nets are Contenders, Celtics are Sputtering + Fred Katz on a Wild Wizards Week
27 Feb 2021
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Andrew Schlecht hosts an all new episode of the Athletic NBA Show, Saturday Slam and Jam.On today's ...
Basketball Feelings + Raptors & Lowry with Katie Heindl
26 Feb 2021
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Nerder She Wrote with Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil and special guest Katie Heindl of Basketb...
All Star Snubs, Lakers Trouble, Draymond's Sorry, MVP Odds & Fake Crowd Noise
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Ethan Strauss debate. Hosted by Zach HarperTa...
Still Riding with Draymond Green? + Fan Mailbag
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of Hoops Adjacent, Wos and David Aldridge talk to Warriors reporter Marcus Th...
Timberwolves Coaching Changes + All Star Team Battles
23 Feb 2021
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Sam Amick is joined by Fred Katz, Anthony Slater, and special guest Jon Krawczynski. In part 1 they...
All Star Reserves Debate East/West + Anthony Edwards Dunk
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Basketball Buds Zach Harper, Dave DuFour, Tray Edwards, Jay King and Wos Lambre talk about the All S...
Better Than The Box Score + What Me Worry? Bucks, Heat, Raptors, Celtics, Nuggets, Mavs
19 Feb 2021
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In this week's Nerder, Dave, Mo and Seth break out the Worry Meter to analyze the Bucks, Heat, Rapto...
The Artist & The Athlete preview
18 Feb 2021
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Lindsey Czarniak hosts a brand now podcast featuring a new artist and athlete each week. Listen to t...
Draymond Double Standard, Lakers in Trouble? + Steph's Best? + All Star Picks + Best Trios
18 Feb 2021
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In the week's Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Ethan Strauss debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.Ta...
Everyone is talking 'bout the Utah Jazz with Sarah Todd
17 Feb 2021
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In this week's Hoops Adjacent, Jazz reporter Sarah Todd crops by to talk about the Utah Jazz, how th...
Anthony Davis' injury, John Wall's interview, and Poeltl Power
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Amick, Fred Katz, and Anthony Slater discuss Fred's interview with John Wall, the process of int...
John Wall Spurned? + Giannis Said What? + The Great Jazz Debate + Nets Best in East? + The Worry Meter
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Basketball Buds, Zach Harper, Jay King, Tray Edwards, Dave DuFour and Wos Lambre. John Wall spea...
Drop Coverage + Rushing the Process + Jazz
12 Feb 2021
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In this week's Nerder, Dave, Seth and Mo discuss the issues of Drop Coverage. Then "Rushing the Proc...
MVP Leader, All Star Game Blame, One Trade Away, Pretenders/Contenders + National Anthem
11 Feb 2021
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In this week's Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Ethan Strauss debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.T...
Coaching the G League and Betting on Yourself with Brian Shaw
10 Feb 2021
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In this week's Hoops Adjacent G-League's Ignite head coach Brian Shaw drops by to talk with DA and W...
76ers are Contenders, ROY Race, and Bounce Back Teams
09 Feb 2021
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Sam Amick is joined by Fred Katz and Anthony Slater to discuss the NBA at large. In part 1 they are ...
NBA's Protocol Problem, Nikola Jokic MVP Debate, Jamal Murray's Bubble Popped, Luka's MVP Chances Falling + Rose to Knicks
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Basketball Buds. Zach Harper, Wos Lambre, Jay King, Dave DuFour and Tray Edwards. First up the NBA's...
Stretch Big Dead? + Need for Speed + Offseason Plans Go Awry
05 Feb 2021
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In this week's Nerder, Dave, Seth and Mo talk about whether the stretch big is dead? Then, how peed ...
Oubre Killin' Curry, Jazz #1, Beal Gone, Wasting Lillard, Freaks Courtside
04 Feb 2021
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In this week's Point of Contention Ethan Strauss and Marcus Thompson debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.T...
Trail Blazers Dive, Dame's Legacy with Jason Quick + Mailbag
03 Feb 2021
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In this week's Hoops Adjacent, Trail Blazers reporter Jason Quick drops by to talk Trail Blazers, Da...
Time for a Beal trade? Jokic better than Giannis? + Net Rating Investigation
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Amick is joined by Fred Katz and Anthony Slater to discuss the possibility of a Bradley Beal tra...
The Jazz Are Really Good, Nets Alpha?, JJ Redick Trade Market + Klay Trash Talking
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Basketball Buds with Zach Harper, Dave DuFour, Wos Lambre, Jay King and Tray Edwards. This week....
The Balance Between the Individual Player and The Team + Fan Mailbag
29 Jan 2021
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In this week's Nerder, Dave, Mo and Seth ponder this: A number of teams have bumped up against the l...