Slam and Jam Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the "Week that Was" in the NBA, why the NBA is making history with 3 teams, the top 10 craziest things about the Pistons losing streak and they chat with Justin Rowan of the Chase Down Pod about the Cleveland Cavaliers. They finish the show with a fun edition of Andrew vs. The Beat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sam Amick, Anthony Slate, and Fred Katz are joined by Mike Vorkunov to discuss Zion Williamson's unique contract, the Warriors win against the Celtics, trade chatter, Ja's return, and the MVP race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour react to Ja Morant's return for Memphis, the Pelicans Zion problem, and pull out the Panic Meter for the Cavaliers, Hawks, Suns, Raptors, and Pistons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson are joined by J.A. Adande to catch up on the Bulls recent success, jumping on the scorer’s table, Monta Ellis, and Lakers banners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Basketball Buds Hot Take Safe Zone, Christmas Edition PLANT YOUR FLAG Clippers or Lakers Suns or Pelicans SGA or Jayson Tatum Team to make it further in the Playoffs: Sixers or Bucks Over/Under 10.5 games Draymond should be suspended for Agree or disagree… Keegan Murray should have gone 3rd in the 2022 Draft Do you play Christmas music in the car? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Slam and Jam Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss fake Lauri Markkanen trades and what it might take to pry him away from the Utah Jazz. Then we look back at Alex's pre-leap players from the spring to see if they made a leap. Then in part 2, Trey Kirby of No Dunks joins to discuss the Bulls and play Andrew vs. the Beat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tampering Sam Amick, Anthony Slater and Jovan Buha discuss Draymond Green's indefinite suspension, and what is next for the Warriors? The Bucks, Giannis and "Game Ball Gate" and if Giannis is justified in his feelings about the game ball not being given to him after the Indiana matchup and career high 64 points. Then the guys finish up discussing the Lakers, their season and what potential trades they could make. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour take stock of the regular season at the quarter way mark, discuss the return of Ja Morant, and wonder if Draymond has gone over the edge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson discuss NBA relegation, hanging banners, issues with the In-Season Tournament, and the Pacers’ current ceiling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Basketball Buds Zach Harper, Jay King and Josh Huestis discuss the following topics: 1. In Season Tournament Thoughts 2. What would you change? What is Real? How much do you believe this statement… 1-10 Ja Morant returning will turn around the Grizzlies, 6-15, 13th in the West The Warriors are toast The Nets are the most underrated team in the East The Bulls are stuck with Zach LaVine The Magic and Thunder will make round 2 of the Playoffs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
Andrew Schlecht and Sam Amick break down the Lakers win against the Pacers, LeBron winning the MVP, and overview of the in season tournament and what the future of the tournament could be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andrew Schlecht and Eric Nehm discuss the Pacers and Lakers moving on to the In Season Tournament Finals, the Bucks locker room problems, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Evan Wasch, EVP Of NBA Basketball Strategy & Analytics, joins Sam Amick and Anthony Slater to discuss the In-Season Tournament, successes and tweaks, player buy-in, and schedule making. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour react to the blown call at the end of the Lakers and Suns IST elimination game, recap the quarter finals, look ahead to the Semis, and admit where they were wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Marcus Thompson, Zena Keita, and James Edwards get together to discuss the In-Season Tournament, sports fan psychology, and the issues in Detroit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach Harper, Josh Huestis and Jay King give their quick predictions on the In Season Tournament, and then discuss the following topics quarter way through the season: Best Team, Best Player, Best role player, Most entertaining player/team, Most disappointing team, Most disappointing player, Team that is playing unsustainably good, your preseason take that has aged the best, and your preseason take that has aged the worst. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Slam and JamAndrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the "Week that Was" in the NBA, talk about 6 lineups that are standing out so far this season, EXTREME TEAMS, and then discuss the Denver Nuggets with Adam Mares of DNVR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sam Amick, Fred Katz, and Anthony Slater discuss how players feel about the In-Season Tournament, tie-breakers, take a look at the bracket, and check in on the Warriors, Clippers, and Knicks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour discuss the thrilling final night of the NBA In-Season Tournament, potential changes to the format, and whether the Minnesota Timberwolves are title contenders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Athletic's David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson are joined by Orlando Magic Head Coach Jamahl Mosley to discuss Orlando's early season success, the In-Season Tournament, and the future of the Magic's young core. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Basketball Buds Zach Harper, Jay King and Josh Huestis discuss the top teams in the NBA, if the Bucks defense is going to keep them out of contender status, Victor WembanyaNa, if Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid are the best Sixers duo, Rookie Rankings and who will win tonight.... the Wizards or Pistons??? www.theathletic.com/NBAShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are joined by Sam Vecenie from the Athletic to discuss the 2023 Rookie class including Chet v Wemby, how the Pistons are built, who is showing more skill?, who is put in a weird position, ranking some of the 1st round guards, and more. Then the boys discuss the 2024 NBA Draft, are there any good players in this draft? Who could rise to the top? What archetypes of players exists in this draft that could help a team? They finish the show with a fun edition of Andrew...
Will De'Aaron Fox be an MVP candidate? How bad are the Wizards? Did the Nuggets lose too many depth pieces? What the heck is a ghost screen? Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour respond and react to subscriber questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Athletic's David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson are joined by Sacramento Kings Head Coach Mike Brown to discuss the Kings, coaching star players, and Tyrese Haliburton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach Harper, Jay King, and Will Guillory react to the Warriors recent woes, discuss Chet Holmgren's season, and lob a few takes in the safe zone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the Week that Was in the NBA, the two faced Orlando Magic, which teams can win the NBA title, and then they are joined by Mike Smeltz of the Glue Guys podcast to discuss the Brooklyn Nets. Then they finish the episode with a fun edition of Andrew vs. the Beat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sam Amick, Anthony Slater and Jon Krawczynski discuss the Draymond Green suspension, did the league get it right? How will the Warriors stay afloat? Are the Timberwolves a real contender in the West? Is Zach LaVine on his way out of Chicago? Who would be interested? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour react to the first meeting between Chet Holmgren and Victor Wembanyama, the early returns on the In-Season Tournament, Minnesota's winning streak, all of the problems with the Clippers, and the fun Pacers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show, David Aldridge is joined by Bastien Fontanieu of Trash Talk to discuss Victor Wembenyama's early success, his future in the NBA, and his impact abroad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Basketball Buds Zach Harper, Jay King and Josh Huestis discuss the sinking ship that is the Los Angeles Clippers, and then they play a game of Buy or Sell with the following statements: 1. Clippers ruined their team trading for Harden 2. Indiana Pacers as a top 3 team in the East 3. Philly as the best team in the East 4. Detroit is still, after 4 years of tanking, one of the worst teams in the NBA 5. Houston is finally ready to make the Playoffs again 6. Minnesota and Dallas are top 6 West by se...
