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An NBA podcast featuring a rotating lineup of the best insiders, writers, and reporters from The Athletic. Monday thru Saturday. Monday: Basketball Buds with Zach Harper and Friends | Tuesday: Tampering with Sam Amick, Anthony Slater and Fred Katz | Wednesday: Hoops Adjacent with David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson | Thursday: Point of Contention with Zach Harper, Marcus Thompson and Special Guests | Friday: Nerder She Wrote with Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow, and Mo Dakhil | And the Saturday Slam & Jam with Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers. Plus, The NBA Daily Ding, a quick recap of the previous night's action.

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1411 episodes

The Damian Lillard Saga Continues

Mo Dakhil, Seth Partnow, and Dave DuFour discuss Damian Lillard's most recent comments, the Blazers' timeline of failures, and Lillard's fit and value around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

39m
Sep 22
Rest & Injury Management with Jeff Stotts

Jeff Stotts from InStreetClothes.com joins Dave DuFour to discuss the NBA's new player rest policy, potential loopholes, and whether injuries are more likely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19m
Sep 21
Winning Time with Jeanie Buss

Jeanie Buss, Co-Owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, joins David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson to discuss the ways ownership has changed in the NBA, HBO's Winning Time, the 2023 trade deadline, and dealing with stars (players and celebrities). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

42m
Sep 20
Zion Trade and the Pelican's Curse

Jared Weiss is joined by Will Guillory to discuss the Zion Williamson trade idea from before the All Star Break and if that is still a possibility for the Pelicans. Then they discuss the injury to Trey Murphy III and when he might return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17m
Sep 19
82 Game League | Bucks on the Hot Seat

Jay King, Travonne Edwards, and Dave DuFour discuss the NBA's new player resting policy, Giannis Antetokounmpo's recent comments pressuring the Bucks, and the Suns tv antenna giveaway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29m
Sep 18
Media/Player Relations + Punching Mascots

Jared Weiss and Sam Amick discuss 2 of Sam's stories from the past season including his story on Giannis responding to our own Eric Nehm after a playoff loss, and Conor McGregor punching the Heat mascot and how that story came together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28m
Sep 15
Warriors Light-Years Stories with Tim Kawakami

Jared Weiss is joined by Tim Kawakami to discuss his story on the Warriors beating the Kings in game 7, and the Warriors turning KD into Wiggins and winning a title. https://theathletic.com/4468222/2023/04/29/warriors-kings-score-game-7-analysis/ https://theathletic.com/3340727/2022/06/01/warriors-wiggins-durant-kuminga/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25m
Sep 14
SGA Future MVP? + Canadian Victory

Eric Koreen joins Andrew Schlecht to discuss team Canada winning the bronze medal, SGA is a superstar, Dillon Brooks delivers, RJ Barrett's future, Jordi Fernandez NBA future, and what is going on with the Toronto Raptors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

39m
Sep 13
NBA Lens on the FIBA World Cup

Sam Amick is joined by the Athletic's Jovan Buha and Jon Krawczynski to discuss Team USA through an NBA lens, how Anthony Edwards play will translate to the season, is Austin Reaves too harshly criticized? and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

53m
Sep 12
Germany wins Gold | Canada takes Bronze

Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap the medal games from the FIBA World Cup. Germany takes down Serbia 83-77 to capture the gold medal. Canada defeats the USA in overtime to claim Bronze. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24m
Sep 10
Anthony Edwards in Minnesota | Bucks Under Pressure

The Athletic's Eric Nehm joins Seth Partnow and Dave DuFour to discuss Anthony Edwards discourse, Damian Lillard's stalemate with Portland, the Bucks consistency and potential pitfalls of their strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

35m
Sep 08
Daily Ding: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show w/Sabreena Merchant

The Athletic's Sabreena Merchant joins Dave DuFour to discuss the launch of "The Athletic Women's Basketball Show", the Aces and Liberty on a Finals collision course, and the results of the Athletic's WNBA Player Poll. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18m
Sep 07
Big Changes in Houston w/ Kelly Iko

The Athletic’s Kelly Iko joins David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson to talk about the young Rockets, Ime Udoka, and maximizing talent.  Check out our listener survey! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

36m
Sep 06
Daily Ding: Joe Vardon Team USA update

Team USA picked up their first loss in World Cup play, struggling to match Lithuania's intensity on the boards. Can they right the ship and come away with a medal? The Athletic’s Joe Vardon joins the Daily Ding from Manila to break it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18m
Sep 05
USA or Canada | Ref Burner Questions

The Basketbuds get together to discuss Team USA vs. Team Canada in the World Cup, Anthony Edwards breaking out, Jay King cursing Team Canada, and the abrupt retirement of NBA Referee Eric Lewis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

33m
Sep 04
First Time All Stars + Canadian Basketball with JE Skeets

Slam and Jam Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss which players will become first time All Stars. They go through and each pick 5 players they think are most likely to be selected for their first ASG. Players like Jamal Murray and Jalen Brunson are brought up... who do you think will be a first time All Star? Then in Part 2, JE Skeets of No Dunks drops by to discuss the Canadian National Team, if they have a chance to knock off the USA, and more. Plus a fun edition of Andrew vs. the Beat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 12m
Sep 01
Austin Reaves: International Superstar

Jared Weiss and Jovan Buha discuss Austin Reaves rise to stardom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24m
Aug 31
Which lottery teams will make the leap?

Andrew Schlecht and James Edwards III discuss the Pistons and the direction of the franchise, if Cade can be a top 25 player, where Jaden Ivey fits in, and more. Then in Part 2 James and Andrew pick which teams they believe can jump from the lottery to the Playoffs/Play In. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 12m
Aug 30
Kerr recruiting the next Warriors star?

Sam Amick and Marcus Thompson discuss their time in Seattle, Team USA, if Steve Kerr is using team USA as a recruiting tool, and if Giannis is looking elsewhere.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

55m
Aug 29
Mitchell Robinson (NOT) Riding the D Train

Jared Weiss is joined by Fred Katz to discuss two stories on the Knicks including a story on Mitchell Robinson's personality, and Immanuel Quickley's attention to detail on defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

31m
Aug 28
Anthony Edwards Ascension with Jon Krawczynski

Jared Weiss is joined by Jon Krawczynski to discuss the ascension of Anthony Edwards and a story he wrote on Naz Reid.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24m
Aug 25
Breaking down the Knicks suing the Raptors

Jared Weiss is joined by Fred Katz to discuss the Knicks suing the Raptors, former employee for taking proprietary information with him to Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26m
Aug 24
Evan Turner on New Media and James Harden

Mike Vorkunov is joined by Evan Turner to discuss his podcasting career with Point Forward and Beyond the Big 10, how he was covered when he was in the NBA, how there needs to be more journalistic integrity, how Evan views the James Harden situation, if Evan would have stayed in college if NIL existed when he was in college, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

50m
Aug 23
Daily Ding: Heating up in Dallas?

The Athletic’s Dallas Mavericks beat writer Tim Cato joins Jared Weiss for a midsummer update on the Mavericks roster, the weather in Dallas, and a look back at some of the big stories from last season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16m
Aug 22
King of the Trade Request | Scheduled Takes

Zach Harper, Travonne Edwards, Jay King, and Mo Dakhil react to James Harden’s comments about Daryl Morey, the NBA schedule release, and the tournament groups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

32m
Aug 21
NBA Schedule Making with Evan Wasch

Mike Vokunov brings on Evan Wasch Executive Vice President, Basketball Strategy & Analytics at National Basketball Association, about creating the NBA Schedule, the challenge of the In Season Tournament, and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

46m
Aug 19
NBA Tiers with Seth Partnow

Mo Dakhil and Seth Partnow discuss the NBA tiers he released this week on the Athletic: Why did LeBron fall? Why is Bridges so low? Who could be on the rise in the future? and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

57m
Aug 18
The Raptors Direction

Jared Weiss is joined by Eric Koreen to discuss the Raptors choosing Darko Rajakovic, and the direction of the franchise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25m
Aug 17
Kawhi's Return and the Clippers Potential

Daily Ding Jared Weiss and Law Murray discuss the Clippers offseason, Kawhi's return and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25m
Aug 16
Harden vs. Morey

Sam Amick and Kelly Iko discuss the on going saga between James Harden and the GM of the 76ers Daryl Morey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

38m
Aug 14