Rookie Race + Is the East a Wrap?
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NerderDave, Seth, and Mo drop in to discuss the hot seasons of Wemby, Chet, and Jaime Jaquez Jr. and...
Great Clips with Law Murray
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hoops AdjacentDavid Aldridge and Marcus Thompson II talk if the pressure is on the Clippers with Law...
Unwritten Rules=Getting Scrappy | Who's Panicking Around the League?
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Basketball BudsZach Harper, Josh Huestis, and Jay King discuss Trae Young's injury, the Wemby vs Che...
Wild Wild West | Wemby Mania
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Slam and JamAndrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week that was in the NBA, the top of the Wes...
NBA A to Z with Jeff Zillgitt
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TamperingSam Amick sits down with colleague Jeff Zillgitt of USA Today to discuss how the rest of th...
Doc Rivers' big mouth | Who is All-Star Weekend for? | Analytics affecting too much?
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nerder, She WroteDave Dufour, Mo Dakhill, and Seth Partnow discuss Doc's recent comments about Bucks...
All Star Fallout + the Future of NBA Broadcasts
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jared Weiss, Mike Vorkunov, and Tim Cato react to the fallout from a lackluster All Star Weekend, di...
Jacque Vaughn fired | All Star Woes | Hot Take Safe Zone
19 Feb 2024
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Zach Harper, Jay King, and Josh Huestis discuss the firing of Jacque Vaughn, react to Doc Rivers’ ...
All Star Break Stats + The Elite Wolves
16 Feb 2024
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Slam and JamAndrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the All Star Saturday Night events and who who i...
LeBron’s future + All Star Weekend
15 Feb 2024
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Jovan Buha, Sam Amick, and Anthony Slater discuss their recent reporting on LeBron’s future and op...
LeBron to the Bay + The Top of the West
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mo Dakhil, Seth Partnow, and Dave DuFour react to the deluge of post-deadline trade news, discuss th...
The Dream Team + the Warriors w/ Chris Mullin
13 Feb 2024
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NBA Legend Chris Mullen joins David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson to talk about the All Star Game in ...
Contender Draft + Warriors in the Play In?
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BUDSZach Harper, Dave DuFour and Josh Huestis discuss the following topics:Super Bowl DiscussionPla...
NBA Trade Deadline Decode
09 Feb 2024
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Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the Week that Was in the NBA, the line of the week, and then...
NBA Trade Deadline recap + reaction
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mo Dakhil, Seth Partnow, Andrew Schlecht, and Dave DuFour breakdown all of the biggest moves from a ...
Trade Deadline Preview
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Amick, Anthony Slater, and Fred Katz discuss all of the trade buzz going around the league, the ...
Rockets firing at the deadline? + Klay's rough stretch
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly Iko joins David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson to discuss the Rockets' playoff hopes and deadlin...
Embiid's Bad News | Trade Deadline Week
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach Harper, Jay King, and Josh Huestis react to the Joel Embiid injury news, Doc Rivers first week ...
The Athletic's All-Access: Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon
04 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Becky Hammon joins Ben and Sabreena to relive the 2023 Las Vegas Aces title run. Hammon shares how t...
Trade Deadline Expectations | NBA SNUB DAY | Clippers
02 Feb 2024
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Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss who the snubs are for the All Star game, the top 6 in each c...
Trade Scuttlebutt + Hot Action
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Amick, Anthony Slater, and Fred Katz react to the Joel Embiid injury situation, discuss various ...
Embiid's injury | Trade Deadline Primer
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour react to Joel Embiid's knee injury, discuss the new games p...
Explosive Offense + Taylor Swift w/ Wosny Lambre
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Wosny Lambre returns to Hoops Adjacent, joining David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson to d...
Hot Take Safe Zone | Clippers win it all?
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach Harper, Jay King, and Josh Huestis throw out some hot takes and then play a game of "Buy or Sel...
NBA Awards: The Slammies + The Hornets Plan
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Slam and JamAndrew Schlecht and Alex Speers bring you:The Mid-Season Slammies.Individual Awards (We ...
Inside the Bucks | Trade Deadline | Thunder Rise
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TamperingSam Amick, Anthony Slater, and Fred Katz are joined by Eric Nehm to discuss the decision ma...
What's up Doc? + Embiid vs. KAT
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour react to the coaching change in Milwaukee, breakdown the Te...
Embiid's 70 points + NBA Trade Chatter
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Amick joins David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson to react to Joel Embiid's 70 point performance, K...
All Star Starters + Plant Your Flag
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Basketball BudsZach Harper, Josh Huestis and Andrew Schlecht discuss who the All Star Starters will ...
NBA Trade Season + Bucks Talk
19 Jan 2024
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Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers bring on Sam Vecenie to discuss NBA Trade Season and who could be on...
Siakam Trade Decode + Who's next on the trade market?
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Amick, Anthony Slater, and Fred Katz discuss the life of Dejan Milojević, chronicle the events ...
Siakam to Indy + Nerder Mailbag
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour react to the marquee NBA primetime games, discuss the recen...
Chicago Boos w/ J.A. Adande + Vince Goodwill
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
J.A. Adande and Vince Goodwill join David Aldridge to discuss the NBA load management report, the re...
Zach Brings His Laptop + The Buddies
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach Harper, Jay King, and Jost Heustis react to listener comments, discuss the trade between the Wa...
Jazz in Rhythm + Pacers Problems
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Slam and JamAndrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the Week that Was, 5 offensive stats, and how th...
Bouncing Around the NBA: Knicks, Raptors, Clippers and Wolves
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TamperingSam Amick and Fred Katz bounce around the NBA first discussing Fred's beat, the New York Kn...
Mid-Season MVP Tiers + Clippers Contending
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour react to the Ja Morant injury news, Eric Spoelstra's new co...
Draymond's resolutions | Bob Myers + The NFL
09 Jan 2024
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Zena Keita joins David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson to discuss resolutions, Bob Myers' new NFL gig, ...
Draymond's return + Lakers and Warriors toast?
08 Jan 2024
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The Buds discuss the long awaited return of Draymond from his suspension and his comments amid his c...
Thunder Contenders NOW? | Kings talk with Deuce and Mo
05 Jan 2024
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Slam and JamAndrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the Week that Was, 5 stats that made me say hmmm...
Lakers Struggle | Thunder Roll | Clippers Rise
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TamperingSam Amick, Anthony Slater and Fred Katz are joined in the first segment by Jovan Buha to di...
Are the Thunder Finals contenders? | OG Trade Reaction
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour discuss the rise of the Oklahoma City Thunder to contender ...
Resolutions | OG Trade | Top 5
02 Jan 2024
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Basketball BudsZach Harper, Jay King, and Josh Huestis discuss the OG Anunoby trade to the Knicks, N...
Holiday Check-in+Hooping with Bieber
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jared Weiss, Kelly Iko, Law Murray, and Tim Cato hop on to talk Suns, Mavs, the Grizzlies since Ja's...
Detroit Pistons: How did we get here?
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Schlecht is joined by James Edwards to discuss the Detroit Pistons 27 game losing streak, how...
Longhorns' Madison Booker and Rori Harmon
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rori Harmon and Madison Booker, two stars of the undefeated no. 5 Texas Longhorns, join Chantel and ...
Christmas Day Reaction + Trouble in Phoenix?
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour react to the Christmas Day games, discuss Luka's 50 point game, and talk a...
NBA Show Christmas Special
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Zach Harper, Jay King and Josh Huestis preview the Christmas Day games, David Aldridge and Marcus Th...
10 Craziest Things about the Pistons + An Honest Look at the Cavs
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Slam and JamAndrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the "Week that Was" in the NBA, why the NBA is m...
Zion's Contract + MVP Early Returns
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Amick, Anthony Slate, and Fred Katz are joined by Mike Vorkunov to discuss Zion Williamson's uni...
Ja Morant return reaction + Teams in Panic Mode
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour react to Ja Morant's return for Memphis, the Pelicans Zion ...
A Banner Night for the Lakers with J.A. Adande
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson are joined by J.A. Adande to catch up on the Bulls recent success...
SGA or Tatum? Clippers or Lakers? PLANT YOUR FLAG
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Basketball BudsHot Take Safe Zone, Christmas EditionPLANT YOUR FLAGClippers or LakersSuns or Pelican...
Lauri Markkanen Trades | Bulls Talk with Trey Kirby
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Slam and JamAndrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss fake Lauri Markkanen trades and what it might ta...
Draymond Indefinite Suspension | Game Ball Gate | Lakers Trades
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TamperingSam Amick, Anthony Slater and Jovan Buha discuss Draymond Green's indefinite suspension, an...
5 Questions + Draymond has lost it
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour take stock of the regular season at the quarter way mark, d...
NBA Relegations + IST Banners
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson discuss NBA relegation, hanging banners, issues with the In-Seaso...
LaVine Trade Ideas | Magic and Thunder Real? + In Season Tournament Review
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Basketball BudsZach Harper, Jay King and Josh Huestis discuss the following topics:1. In Season Tour...
Lakers Win the In Season Tournament
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Schlecht and Sam Amick break down the Lakers win against the Pacers, LeBron winning the MVP, ...
Pacers and Lakers Win, Bucks Locker Room Problems
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Schlecht and Eric Nehm discuss the Pacers and Lakers moving on to the In Season Tournament Fi...
Evan Wasch, EVP Of NBA Basketball Strategy & Analytics
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Evan Wasch, EVP Of NBA Basketball Strategy & Analytics, joins Sam Amick and Anthony Slater to di...
Blown Calls | Why we were wrong about the In-Season Tourney
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour react to the blown call at the end of the Lakers and Suns I...
What is wrong in Detroit?
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Marcus Thompson, Zena Keita, and James Edwards get together to discuss the In-Season Tournament, spo...
Quarter Season Awards
04 Dec 2023
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Zach Harper, Josh Huestis and Jay King give their quick predictions on the In Season Tournament, and...
Extreme Teams, 5 Man Lineups, and the Nuggets
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Slam and JamAndrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the "Week that Was" in the NBA, talk about 6 lin...
Bracket Breakdown + What's wrong with the Warriors?
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Amick, Fred Katz, and Anthony Slater discuss how players feel about the In-Season Tournament, ti...
November Madness | Are the Wolves for real?
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour discuss the thrilling final night of the NBA In-Season Tour...
Orlando Magic Head Coach Jamahl Mosley
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson are joined by Orlando Magic Head Coach Jamahl Mosl...
Buy or Sell Rookies, Thunder, Magic and more
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Basketball BudsZach Harper, Jay King and Josh Huestis discuss the top teams in the NBA, if the Bucks...
Rookie Rankings + 2024 Draft Preview with Sam Vecenie
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are joined by Sam Vecenie from the Athletic to discuss the 2023 Rook...
Nerder Thanksgiving Mailbag
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Will De'Aaron Fox be an MVP candidate? How bad are the Wizards? Did the Nuggets lose too many depth ...
Sacramento Kings Head Coach Mike Brown
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson are joined by Sacramento Kings Head Coach Mike Bro...
Warriors washed? | Hot Take Safe Zone
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Zach Harper, Jay King, and Will Guillory react to the Warriors recent woes, discuss Chet Holmgren's ...
True NBA Contenders + The Content Nets
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the Week that Was in the NBA, the two faced Orlando Magic, w...
Draymond Green and the Timberwolves
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Amick, Anthony Slater and Jon Krawczynski discuss the Draymond Green suspension, did the league ...
Chet vs. Wemby | What's working for the Timberwolves
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour react to the first meeting between Chet Holmgren and Victor...
Hoops Adjacent | Wembymania
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show, David Aldridge is joined by Bastien Fontanieu of Trash Talk to discuss Victor Wembe...
Harden Sinking the Clippers
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Basketball BudsZach Harper, Jay King and Josh Huestis discuss the sinking ship that is the Los Angel...
Rockets Ready for Liftoff? + Knicks Talk with Fred Katz
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
SLAM AND JAMAndrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week that was in the NBA, 4 Players that nee...
NBA Turnarounds and Misleading Teams
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TamperingSam Amick, Anthony Slater and Fred Katz discuss teams that could be ripe for a turnaround l...
Are the Nuggets inevitable?
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour discuss how the Nuggets remind them of the 73 win Warriors,...
Hoops Adjacent | New Look 76ers with Kate Scott
07 Nov 2023
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David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson are joined by 76ers play-by-play announcer Kate Scott to discuss ...
Grizzlies Intervention + How to guard Steph and Klay
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Basket BudsZach Harper, Jay King and Josh Huestis discuss the in season tournament night 1, how to g...
Young Player Good News/Bad News + Hawks Ready to Fly?
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Slam and JamThe Week that Was in the NBA , A quick explainer on the In Season tournament, and then G...
Bucks Struggles + Behind the Scenes on James Harden
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TamperingSam Amick is joined by Vincent Goodwill or Yahoo Sports, Law Murray of the Athletic and bri...
Wemby vs. Durant | How will Harden work with the Clippers?
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour react to the first face-off between Victor Wembanyama and K...
Hoops Adjacent | James Harden Trade doesn't change a thing.
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson sit with The Ringer's Logan Murdock to discuss James Harden's mov...
James Harden traded to the Clippers
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Law Murray and Dave DuFour react to James Harden being traded from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Los...
Rookie Report
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Zach Harper, Josh Huestis and Jay King discuss their teams and players of the weekend, the new In Se...
Flipping Our NBA Predictions | Blazers Rebuild Begins
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Slam and JamAre we ready to move off of any of the following pre-season takes?Dallas as a team relyi...
Impressive/Disappointing Teams from Opening Night
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater discuss opening night in the NBA, Porzingis' fit with the Ce...
League Pass Parity | Opening Night Reactions
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour discuss League Pass parity, predict on Victor Wembanyama's ...
Hoops Adjacent | Celtics Talk
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jared Weiss joins David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson to talk about the offseason the Celtics had, ho...
Plant Your Flag
23 Oct 2023
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Basket BudsZach Harper, Jay King and Josh Huestis discuss awards predictions and then play a new gam...
Surprise NBA Teams
20 Oct 2023
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Slam and JamAndrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss which team expected to win less than 36 games wi...
NBA Awards Predictions
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TamperingSam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater discuss the Warriors Kings preseason game, what Chr...
6 Questions about the 2023-24 NBA Season
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour preview the upcoming NBA season through a series of questio...
Hoops Adjacent | 2023-24 NBA Preview
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson look at the the NBA Title favorites in a wide ranging season prev...
Basket Buds | Season Preview, Hot Takes, & more
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Zach Harper and Jay King welcome new teammate Josh Huestis to show as they break dish hot takes in t...
Wemby and the Knicks with Shea Serrano and Jason Concepcion
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Slam and JamAndrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are joined by Jason Concepcion and Shea Serrano of the n...