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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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1221 episodes

Nerder End of Season Mailbag

Seth, Mo, and Dave respond to listener questions. Start making your financial dreams a reality with Chime. Get started at chime.com/nbashow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48m
Mar 31
Daily Ding: Celtics dominate Bucks | Pelicans crush Nuggets

Mo Dakhil and Law Murray recap the Celtics tearing down the Bucks and the Pelicans crushing the Nuggets and discuss who could make the play-in tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16m
Mar 31
My Pal, Joel Embiid

Point of Contention Zach Harper, Marcus Thompson and Jay King discuss 5 topics, for 5 minutes for 5 points of contention. Coming up on the show: Who is missing the West Play In? KD's return makes the Suns favorites? The Wizards Wizarding again? Embiid's MVP comments and the Grizzlies going on a run. Start making your financial dreams a reality with Chime. Get started at chime.com/nbashow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

45m
Mar 30
Daily Ding: Kings Clinch Playoffs | KD Returns

Mark Schindler and Dave DuFour discuss the Kings playoff berth, Kevin Durant's return for the Suns, and update the playoff race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19m
Mar 30
Bomani Jones on the NBA MVP debate and more

On this week's Hoops Adjacent, Bomani Jones from HBO and ESPN joins the show to discuss the inside process to his HBO show: Game Theory with Bomani Jones. Plus - the complexities of the Jokic v. Giannis v. Embiid MVP debate, what a Steph Curry tell-all would say and Kyrie Irving's impact in Dallas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

58m
Mar 29
Daily Ding: Hawks Outlast Cavs | Warriors Beat Pels

Andrew Schlecht and Mark Schindler discuss the Hawks win over the Cavs, the Warriors defeating the Pelicans, and then bounce around the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14m
Mar 29
West Play In Madness

Tampering Podcast Sam Amick and Anthony Slater and joined by Will Guillory to discuss the NBA's Western Conference, who could be a sleeper to win the West, the Pelican's ability to make the play in, the Warriors recent play and more. Then after the break the guys are joined by Andrew Schlecht to discuss the Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's surprising season, and more. Start making your financial dreams a reality with Chime. Get started at chime.com/nbashow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

50m
Mar 28
Daily Ding: Nuggets beat Embiid-less 76ers | Timberwolves close out Kings

Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil recap Monday night's action including the Nuggets beating the 76ers, the Timberwolves taking down the Kings, and Suns over the Jazz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14m
Mar 28
MVP Battles | Mavs Meltdown

Zach Harper, Mo Dakhil, and Jay King discuss the fallout from the weekend's MVP head to head matchups, the pending returns of LeBron James and Kevin Durant, and Jay's Kings minute. Start making your financial dreams a reality with Chime. Get started at chime.com/nbashow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

42m
Mar 27
Weekend Update: Return of the King | Wolves steal win over Warriors

Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap the weekend and react to the Wolves stealing a win on the road, LeBron James' return, and the Mavericks bad weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22m
Mar 27
Bread Basket | Stargazing

In episode 2 of Stargazing, host Jovan Buha welcomes on the brothers known as Bread Basket on TikTok, a hilarious duo who've turned drafts of random things (Mario Kart characters, candy, months) into a hugely popular TikTok. Jovan digs into how they found their formula, the celebrities who've embraced them and where they want to go next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

38m
Mar 26
Weird Weird West | MVP History | Celtics

Saturday Slam and Jam Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the Week that Was in the NBA, look at the history of the Western Conference and try to figure out what is going on in the jumbled West this year, and the history of the top 3 MVP vote getters through history and where this year stacks up. Then in part two Jay King of the Athletic joins to discuss the Celtics, what might keep them from the Finals this year, Jaylen Brown leaving town and more. Then the boys play Andrew vs the Beat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 8m
Mar 25
What's the reffing problem?

Mo Dakhil, Seth Partnow, and Dave DuFour discuss the tight playoff races and react to the recent messes with NBA referees, then ask, "Why can't we trust the Nuggets?" Visit indeed.com/nbashow22 to start hiring now! For more information on Morgan & Morgan services, go to forthepeople.com/nbashow or dial 1(800) POUND-LAW from your cell phone Sign up today and you’ll get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus free shipping. Go to tryfirstleaf.com/nbashow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

45m
Mar 24
Daily Ding: Cavaliers' thrilling win | Knicks lose 3rd in a row

Jared and Mo recap Thursday's action including the Cavs beating the Nets, the Knicks losing to the Magic, the Clippers over the Thunder, and the Mavericks' protest. Start making your financial dreams a reality with Chime. Get started at chime.com/ding Get up to 20 free meals with purchase plus free shipping on your first box at hellofresh.com/ding60 with code DING60 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15m
Mar 24
West Contenders? Jaylen Brown Leaving Town?

Point of Contention Zach Harper, Marcus Thompson and Will Guillory discuss the following 5 topics for Point of Contention Are there any true contenders out West? Paul George's injury and it's impact on the Clippers Are the Celtics in danger of losing Jaylen Brown? The State of the Rockets rebuild Towns returning for the Wolves Visit indeed.com/nbashow22 to start hiring now! For more information on Morgan & Morgan services, go to forthepeople.com/nbashow or dial 1(800) POUND-LAW from your cell phone Sign up today and you’ll get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus free shipping. Go to tryfirstleaf.com/nbashow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

41m
Mar 23
Daily Ding: Mavericks Protest | Lakers move up

Mark Schindler and Dave DuFour recap and react to the Warriors road win over the Dallas Mavericks and the Lakers defeating the Suns. Start making your financial dreams a reality with Chime. Get started at chime.com/ding Get up to 20 free meals with purchase plus free shipping on your first box at hellofresh.com/ding60 with code DING60 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19m
Mar 23
Daily Ding: Paul George injured in Clippers loss | Celtics thrash Kings

Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil recap Tuesday night's game, including Paul George's injury in the Clippers' loss to the Thunder, the Celtics' win over the Kings, and Cavaliers beating the Nets. Start making your financial dreams a reality with Chime. Get started at chime.com/ding Get up to 20 free meals with purchase plus free shipping on your first box at hellofresh.com/ding60 with code DING60 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15m
Mar 22
MVP Discourse

Tampering Podcast Sam Amick, Anthony Slater, and Fred Katz discuss the MVP debate between Jokic, Embiid and Giannis, who is in the running for Coach of the Year, and then who is on the list for Most Improved? All that and more on today's edition of Tampering. Visit indeed.com/nbashow22 to start hiring now! For more information on Morgan & Morgan services, go to forthepeople.com/nbashow or dial 1(800) POUND-LAW from your cell phone Sign up today and you’ll get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus free shipping. Go to tryfirstleaf.com/nbashow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 7m
Mar 21
Daily Ding: Bulls Sink Sixers, Randle's 57

Andrew Schlecht and Will Guillory discuss the night of NBA basketball from March 20th. The Bulls beat the Sixers, the Wolves stun the Knicks, the Warriors actually win on the road, and the Grizzlies get a big one against the Mavs.  Start making your financial dreams a reality with Chime. Get started at chime.com/ding Get up to 20 free meals with purchase plus free shipping on your first box at hellofresh.com/ding60 with code DING60 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15m
Mar 21
Embiid Rising | Playoff Battles

Zach Harper, Mo Dakhil, Travonne Edwards, and Jay King react to a change in the MVP betting odds, Lonzo Ball's injury news, and break down the race for the playoffs. Visit indeed.com/nbashow22 to start hiring now! For more information on Morgan & Morgan services, go to forthepeople.com/nbashow or dial 1(800) POUND-LAW from your cell phone Sign up today and you’ll get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus free shipping. Go to tryfirstleaf.com/nbashow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

50m
Mar 20
Weekend Update: Shai Drops 40 on Suns | Road Warriors are lost

Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap the weekend in the NBA and discuss the OKC's big win over the Suns. Start making your financial dreams a reality with Chime. Get started at chime.com/ding Get up to 20 free meals with purchase plus free shipping on your first box at hellofresh.com/ding60 with code DING60 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17m
Mar 20
Cassy Athena | Stargazing

Welcome back to Stargazing, The Athletic’s NBA culture podcast on the journeys of the figures and influencers that surround NBA superstars. On Episode 1 of Season 2, Stargazing host Jovan Buha welcomes on Cassy Athena, a trailblazing photographer who has gone from the Drew League to the White House. Athena discusses how she got her start, the story behind the iconic Nick Young meme, and the boost LeBron James gave Athena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

45m
Mar 19
Jalen Williams ROY? Contending Clippers + Warriors Title Chances

Saturday Slam and Jam Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the "Week that Was" in the NBA, talk about Jalen Williams' Rookie of the Year possibility, and are the Clippers Western Conference Contenders? Then in part 2, the boys are joined by Anthony Slater of the Athletic to discuss the Warriors, if they can contend, what happens after this season, and how did we get here? Then they play a rousing rendition of Andrew vs. the Beat. For more information on Morgan & Morgan services, go to forthepeople.com/NBASHOW or dial 1(800) POUND-LAW from your cell phone Go to Indochino.com and use code ATHLETICCBB to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more. Head over to play.runyourpool.com/nbashow and fill out your bracket! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 13m
Mar 18
Youth Improvement

Mo Dakhil, Seth Partnow, and Dave DuFour discuss the way teams approach scouting the NCAA Tournament and how some of the younger teams in the league are finishing out their seasons. For more information on Morgan & Morgan services, go to forthepeople.com/NBASHOW or dial 1(800) POUND-LAW from your cell phone Go to Indochino.com and use code ATHLETICCBB to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more. Head over to play.runyourpool.com/nbashow and fill out your bracket! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

45m
Mar 17
Daily Ding: Kings are 2nd in the Western Conference | Suns win late over Magic

Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil recap Thursday night's games, including Sacramento beating the Nets, the Suns' win over the Magic, and Pacers upsetting the Bucks. Also, they discuss MJ selling the Hornets. Sign up today and you’ll get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus free shipping. Go to tryfirstleaf.com/NBASHOW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13m
Mar 17
Bucks v. the World + Nuggets sinking

Point of Contention 5 Topics | 5 Minutes | 5 Points of Contention Would you take the Bucks vs. the field for the championship, should Nuggets be worried, a new potential number two pick in the draft has entered the chat, getting defensive about the DPOY, and Lakers who would you rather: DLo or Kyrie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

38m
Mar 16
Daily Ding: Clippers stifle Warriors | Embiid carries Sixers

Mark Schindler and Dave DuFour react to the Sixers big win over the Cavaliers, Steph Curry's 50 point game in a loss to the Clippers, and De'Aaron Fox's clutch three. Sign up today and you’ll get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus free shipping. Go to tryfirstleaf.com/NBASHOW Head over to play.runyourpool.com/nbashow and fill out your bracket! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19m
Mar 16
Ja Morant and where the Grizzles go from here with Damichael Cole

On this week's Hoops Adjacent, David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson are joined by Memphis Grizzles reporter Damichael Cole from the Commercial Appeal to discuss Ja Morant's off the court situation, how the Grizzles are handling the situation and playoff expectations for the young franchise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

45m
Mar 15
Daily Ding: A night of blowouts in the NBA

Mo and Law recap a rough slate of games on Tuesday night, including a Thunder win over the Nets, the Lakers beating the Pelicans, the Suns' loss to the Bucks, and the Nuggets getting crushed by the Raptors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19m
Mar 15
Believe It or Not?

Sam Amick, Anthony Slater, and Fred Katz discuss the current playoff picture and which teams they believe can win each conference. For more information on Morgan & Morgan services, go to forthepeople.com/NBASHOW or dial 1(800) POUND-LAW from your cell phone Go to Indochino.com and use code ATHLETICCBB to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more. Head over to play.runyourpool.com/nbashow and fill out your bracket! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 0m
Mar 14