The Basketball Buds. Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Jay King, Mo Dakhil and James Edwards III. Rundown: - DeMar DeRozan 4th quarter prowess - Mess in Portland (Olshey firing/Chauncey comments about starters) - Kidd calls out Luka for complaining to refs - John Wall situation as Rockets win - Knicks/Thibs/Kemba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 06, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap the news and action from the weekend. Portland has fired GM Neil Olshey. The Suns winning streak stops at 18. The Bulls defeat the Nets. Cavs impress in loss to Jazz. Grizzlies complete a first for Stat of the Weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 06, 2021•17 min
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week of the NBA, what history says about contenders 20 games in, 5 players Alex was most wrong about, and then the guys bring on Athletic NBA Draft expert Sam Vecenie to discuss the 2021 rookie class and how they are fairing in the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 04, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil recap another great night in the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 03, 2021•18 min
In this week's Nerder, the fellas take a deep dive into the Suns Warriors budding rivalry heading into Friday night and Christmas Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 03, 2021•43 min
In this Week's Point of Contention .... Marcus Thompson and Jay King debate. Hosted by Hosted by Zach Harper TAKE 1: A Western Conference Preview? TAKE 2: Battle 'o NYC! TAKE 3: No LeBron? No Problem! TAKE 4: Tampering Solved!? TAKE 5: MVP Odds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 02, 2021•54 min
Andrew Schlecht and James Edwards discuss the ugly win the Celtics had over the Sixers, a fun close game between the Bucks and Hornets, and then a look around the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 02, 2021•16 min
NBC Sports' Zora Stephenson drops by to talk with DA and Marcus about the defending champions Milwaukee Bucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 01, 2021•47 min
Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil break down the top NBA games and stories from Tuesday, November 30th. The guys break down the Sun beating the Warriors in the Battle of the NBA's best teams and the Nets beat the Knicks by 2 in the Battle of New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 01, 2021•16 min
Sam Amick, Anthony Slater and Law Murray break down the upcoming Warriors vs. Suns matchup, the tough Clippers defense, and bad news for the Nuggets and MPJ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 30, 2021•57 min
Travonne Edwards and Dave DuFour give injury updates on Michael Porter Jr, Joe Harris, Bogdan Bogdanovic, and Cam Reddish and break down a busy night in the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 30, 2021•17 min
The Basketball Buds with Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Jay King and Mo Dakhil. Rundown: — Suns 16 straight — Klay back before Christmas — Vogel hot seat? — Ja injury — Tatum taking an image hit? — Jay King update on Chet Holmgren being the truth even though Paolo Banchero annihilated him Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 29, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap an eventful weekend in the NBA. The Phoenix Suns won their 16th consecutive game, beating the Brooklyn Nets 113-107 on the second night of a back-to-back on Saturday. The Golden State Warriors extend their current winning streak to 7 games after handling the Blazers and the Clippers respectively over the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 29, 2021•16 min
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers hand our their quarterly NBA awards in their first edition of "The Slammies" Then the guys are joined by Matt Pennie to discuss the 2022 NBA Draft class including who would be picked first, Banchero or Holmgren, and then who else in this class will matter when it comes to draft time. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 26, 2021•1 hr 18 min
Surprise! Happy Thanksgiving! It's Nerder time. We don't have time to argue!? ... leave that to your crazy uncle, aunty or whatever (it me) ~ Point of Contention will be back next week. Alas. In this week's edition of Nerder She Wrote, the Stooges (Dave,Seth and Mo) take a look at Tyrese Maxey's growth. Also, Kristaps Porzingis' health. Latvia/Estonia league shooting stats and the NBA ball change. Is playing faster always better? And....the Suns are a wins factory! Gobble Gobble Good Bad Ugly. L...
Nov 25, 2021•50 min
Warriors' Gary Payton II drops by to talk with David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson about "new" life in the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 24, 2021•47 min
Rundown 1.) Kristaps breakout game in OT Mavs win vs Clippers 2.) Knicks bench looks great against Russ triple double to beat Lakers 3.) Heroics for Heat in comeback win over Pistons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 24, 2021•19 min
Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater discuss the major topics around the league including the LeBron vs. Isaiah Stewart brawl, the mess the Kings are in after firing Luke Walton, the Warriors domination and the preparation of Klay Thompson's return, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 23, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Travonne Edwards and Dave DuFour breakdown the Hornets second victory in less than a week over the Wizards, a wild finish for the Grizzlies in Utah over the Jazz, and the Suns winning streak extends to 13 games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 23, 2021•18 min
The Basketball Buds. Zach Harper, Trey Edwards, Jay King and Mo Dakhil ..... Rundown: — LeBron says sense of urgency needed in November — most likely to be the Hawks of last year: Wizards, Bulls, or Hawks? — Are the Suns back? — Are the Wolves here? — Favorite part of thanksgiving Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 22, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap an eventful weekend around the NBA as LeBron James and Isaiah Stewart tangle in Detroit, Klay Thompson is cleared for full contact practice, and Luke Walton is fired by the Kings. The Warriors and Suns both continue their winning ways picking up a couple more victories over the weekend to move to 15-2 and 13-3 respectively. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 22, 2021•17 min
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the past week of NBA basketball, the recent play of Lu Dort and his path to the NBA, what in the world are the Rockets doing this season, and then the guys are joined by Caitlin Cooper of Indy Cornrows to discuss the confusing Indiana Pacers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 20, 2021•1 hr 3 min
In this week's Nerder the fellas celebrate the release of Seth's new book, 'The Mid-Range Theory' plus what's this about a General Managers Association? The Wizards winning ways. Hey, the Bucks are back! Seth vs. Russell Westbrook? Oh boy. And finally, NBA defenses this season and why the Warriors are so special Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 19, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil break down the top NBA games and stories from Thursday, November 18th. The guys talk about Steph Curry's explosion in the 4th q in a comeback W's win, the Heat beat the Wizards by 15 pts and the 76ers beat the Nuggets by 14 pts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 19, 2021•16 min
In this week's Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Jay King debate! Hosted by Zach Harper. Take 1: While the weather called for overcast skies with a slight northerly wind, it RAINED hard in Brooklyn Tuesday night. Take 2: We are now roughly a month into the season, teams have played about 14-15 games thus far, and looking across the league there are some troubling signs. So I ask, is it time to sound the alarm for these teams? Take 3: Worried in the West? There’s certainly plenty of Panic t...
Nov 18, 2021•53 min
Andrew Schlecht and Law Murray discuss the night of NBA basketball including the Bucks beating the Lakers behind Giannis' 47 points. the Blazers coming back to defeat the Bulls, The Suns are streaking and much much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 18, 2021•17 min
Michelle Beadle drops by to talk with David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson about life after ESPN, her hiatus from broadcasting, travel, lessons learned, and of course her new podcast on The Athletic "What Did I Miss?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 17, 2021•53 min
Jared Weiss, Mo Dakhil & Anthony Slater break down the top NBA games and stories from Tuesday, November 16th. Athletic Warriors writer Anthony Slater joins the guys to talk about the Warriors 18 pt win vs the Nets. Jared & Mo then break down the Clippers beating the Spurs and the Staples Center getting renamed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 17, 2021•16 min
Sam Amick, Fred Katz, and Anthony Slater discuss things they have learned from the first month including trouble for the Kings, Wolves and Grizzlies, Wizards success, a great rookie class, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 16, 2021•57 min
Mark Schindler and Dave DuFour breakdown a loaded Monday night around the NBA. The Bulls rout the Lakers in LA on the back of DeMar DeRozan's 38 points. The Mavericks take out the Nuggets thanks to another solid Kristaps Porzingis effort. The Suns win their 9th straight thanks to a wonky finish my the Timberwolves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 16, 2021•18 min