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Basketbuds Zach Harper, Jay King, and Josh Huestis discuss NBA talent in the NCAA Tournament, react to Joel Embiid's impending return, and project Victor Wembanyama's future. Then the guys react to the Minnesota Timberwolves ownership mess with a little game of, "Who owns the Timberwolves?". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Slam and Jam Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week that was in the NBA, trades that might have to happen for the Wolves this summer, Wolves crunch time issues, and then talk with Anthony Slater about the Warriors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tampering Sam Amick is joined by Will Guillory and Jay King to switch up the usual trend of examining Western Conference teams to dive into the East. The guys discuss Miami and Philadelphia to analyze if if they'll be able to figure it all out before the playoffs. Also, are the Celtics finally ready to put things together in for this playoff run? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nerder Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour discuss the implications and takeaways from March basketball games in the NBA. Does it matter when contenders blow games? In preparation for the playoffs, the guys try to come up with questions team need to answer. Are the Cavs tough enough? Does Zion work in the playoffs? Should Orlando just be happy to be there? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hoops Adjacent David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson are joined by the Athletic's Kelly Iko to dissect what the Rockets have figured out here down the stretch. Is the team better without Alperen Şengün? Plus, are the Warriors done for? Or can they hold on to the 10th seed in the West and fight their way into the playoffs? Is there anyone that can help Steph Curry? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Buds Zach Harper, Jay King, and Josh Huestis talk about the race for the tenth spot in the West as the Rockets keep winning, and the Warriors keep losing. The top of the west is discussed as the guys look at the Thunder and Timberwolves, and they Plant Their flags for the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Slam and Jam Andrew Schlecht is joined by Sam Vecenie to discuss the potential of Jalen Williams, the NCAA Tournament and the players that could improve their draft stock, and then a mock draft through the lottery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tampering Sam Amick and Anthony Slater are joined by Fred Katz, Kelly Iko, and Law Murray to discuss if the Knicks can be healthy by playoff time, the Rockets' pursuit of the play-in, and are the Clippers in trouble? Tune in and find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nerder Dave Dufour, Seth Partnow. and Mo Dahkil discuss whether or not the league implementing live betting into the League Pass App is good idea. Would you trust the Celtics more this post season, or would you put your faith in someone like the Knicks? The guys break it all down in Who Do You Trust? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nicole Auerbach joins David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson to talk all things March Madness. Why parity has been the separator for Women’s college basketball. Who to watch in the Men’s and Women’s tournament. Does South Carolina have a weakness? How the transfer portal and the loss of legendary coaches have hurt the Men’s game. Should the NCAA expand the brackets? And Nicole gives her Final Four picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Basketbuds Dave DuFour, Jay King and Josh Huestis discuss the following topics on today's episode: Nothing, Something or Everything Kyrie Irving hits a running lefty hook to beat the Nuggets, are the Mavs dangerous? Are the Nuggets beatable? Is the Kyrie shot, nothing, something or everything? The Clippers have lost 4 out of their last 5 games, with losses to Atlanta, New Orleans, Minnesota and Milwaukee.. Paul George said after the game, “Right now, I don’t think we have an identity” Is this nothing, something or everything? The Suns lose to the Giannis-less Bucks, in a game that Middleton described Dame as “Picking the Suns apart”… The Suns are 7-6 in their last 13 games.. is the recent play of the Suns, nothing, something or everything? Jalen Brunson has 2 consecutive 40 points games, against the Blazers and the Kings. The Knicks have won 5 of their last 7 games and are getting healthier by the week.. is this stretch from the Knicks something, nothing or everything? Ignoring the favorites… You have to pick a team, other than Boston and Miami, to win the East this season… who are you going with? Pick a team, other than the Nuggets, to win the West. Pick a player, other than Rudy Gobert, to win DPOY Pick a player, other than Jokic, to win MVP… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Slam and Jam Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week that was in the NBA, 5 players to watch for in the NCAA tournament, DUNK or JUNK on the Thunder's rebounding problems leading to an early playoff exit, and then Jonathan Osbourne of the 6th Man Show joins to discuss the Orlando Magic. They end the show with another fun edition of Andrew vs. The Beat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tampering Will Guillory joins Sam Amick and Anthony Slater to catch up on the Pelicans recent success, Zion’s health, and their push to the playoffs. Then, Slater shares some insight from Oklahoma City on the Thunder and discuss Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s chances at MVP, followed by quick hitter check ins on the Bucks, Warriors, Lakers, and Heat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nerder The guys are here to answer your questions on this week's mailbag episode. Is scoring higher in the earlier parts of the season? We don't talk about Sabonis? Who is your All-NBA escape room team? Also, the guys discuss why fans seem to have such a negative attitude about the league right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hoops Adjacent Rex Chapman joins David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson to talk about the ups and downs of his life and career as an NBA player. Plus, the guys discuss his best selling book :It's Hard for Me to Live with Me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Buds Zach Harper, Jay King, and Dave DuFour catch up on some news and discuss Rudy Gobert's gambling insinuations. The guys also discuss Troy Weaver's fan interaction and play a game of "Is This Real?" about trends since the All Star Break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Slam and Jam Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the Week that Was, 5 stats that made me say hmmm, a look at the teams that have pressure this offseason and then we dive deep on the Dallas Mavericks with Tim Cato of the Athletic. Then we finish the show with a fun edition of Andrew vs. The Beat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tampering Sam Amick and Anthony Slater are joined by Jon Krawczynski to get an update the breaking news of Karl-Anthony Towns latest injury. Then, Jovan Buha joins to jump into the 'mosh pit' of the lower seeded teams in the NBA, and how the postseason will shake out. We want to hear from you! We're asking you to fill out a quick survey about you and your podcast habits by going to theathletic.com/survey24 Three lucky entries will win $100 worth of Amazon vouchers. So whether you're a long-time listener or a new one, we want your feedback. Go to: theathletic.com/survey24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nerder, She Wrote Mo Dahkil, Seth Partnow, and Mike Vorkunov discuss how the next media deal could look, and what that means for the casual viewer. The guys also touch on what rule changes could come about in the next few years to help curve the offensive explosion of the modern NBA. Mo poses the question, " What should the top teams be most afraid of come playoff time?" We want to hear from you! We're asking you to fill out a quick survey about you and your podcast habits by going to theathletic.com/survey24 Three lucky entries will win $100 worth of Amazon vouchers. So whether you're a long-time listener or a new one, we want your feedback. Go to: theathletic.com/survey24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hoops Adjacent David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson talk up the Celtics with Boston Globe's Gary Washburn. Why do they look so good this year? How has Porzingis fit in with the Celtics? That, plus why Marcus was embarrassed in an old company photo from back in the day. We want to hear from you! We're asking you to fill out a quick survey about you and your podcast habits by going to theathletic.com/survey24 Three lucky entries will win $100 worth of Amazon vouchers. So whether you're a long-time listener or a new one, we want your feedback. Go to: theathletic.com/survey24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Buds Zach Harper, Jay King, and Josh Huestis discuss how insane LeBron's consistency has been for the past 21 years as he's topped yet another milestone. The guys also check whether to trust their instincts as they play everyone's new favorite game: Gut Feeling. Plant Your Flag makes a comeback as well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Slam and Jam Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week that was in the NBA, the first edition of the NBA Role Player Awards, and how the Bucks have looked since Doc Rivers took over. Then in part 2, Will Guillory of the Athletic joins to discuss the Pelicans, point Zion, their crunch time problems and more. Then they end the show with another fun edition of Andrew vs. the Beat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tampering Sam Amick, Fred Katz, and Anthony Slater welcome The Athletic's Jon Krawczynski, Mike Vorkunov, and Eric Nehm to check in around the league on Leap Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nerder Dave, Seth, and Mo drop in to discuss the hot seasons of Wemby, Chet, and Jaime Jaquez Jr. and whether the rookie race is open or if Wemby has run away with it. The guys also hit the Eastern Conference to see who can challenge the Celtics in the postseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hoops Adjacent David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson II talk if the pressure is on the Clippers with Law Murray. Also, they guys get into the Clippers' new arena, what issues they have to overcome before the playoffs, and thoughts on the new uniforms and rebrand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Basketball Buds Zach Harper, Josh Huestis, and Jay King discuss Trae Young's injury, the Wemby vs Chet rookie race, and determine what teams should be panicking as they play "The Panic Meter". Plus, the guys discuss the 'unwritten rules' of basketball, and why players feel the need to stand up for them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Slam and Jam Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week that was in the NBA, the top of the Western Conference, Potential Pre-Leap players, and more. Then they are joined by Matthew Tynan to discuss the San Antonio Spurs, Wembanyama, who else is developing on the Spurs, and how they move forward with their rebuild around Wemby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tampering Sam Amick sits down with colleague Jeff Zillgitt of USA Today to discuss how the rest of the season is going to shake out, who is the favorite for MVP at this point, and what is the deal with the beef between Doc Rivers, and JJ Redick. Plus, find out why LeBron James was so happy to see Jeff in Indy this All-Star Weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nerder, She Wrote Dave Dufour, Mo Dakhill, and Seth Partnow discuss Doc's recent comments about Bucks coaching job, the firing of Jacque Vaughn, and why All-Star Weekend may not need to be fixed. Plus, are analytics actually ruining the game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jared Weiss, Mike Vorkunov, and Tim Cato react to the fallout from a lackluster All Star Weekend, discuss the upcoming NBA media rights deals and league implementation of gambling, and breakdown the Commissioner’s comments on officiating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
