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Part Two of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode The Athletic’s co-founders Alex Mather and Adam Hansmann continue on about the company's first steps into the marketplace. The challenges they met selling this idea to investors, and journalists they were trying to recruit, specifically with the expansion into the Bay Area. Writers, Marcus Thompson and Anthony Slater give their thoughts on that process as well.For the complete lineup of episodes, visit delltechnologiespodference.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of Hoops Adjacent David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson talk to NBA legend Jamal Crawford about the lack of veterans on NBA teams, spreadsheet basketball taking away the essence of basketball and Russell Westbrook being under-appreciated. Also what was the best team Jamal ever played for? Are score-first point-guards taking over the NBA? The abundance of talent in the NBA. Why everyone loves Carmelo Anthony and why Jamal really loves Steph Curry. Runnin' with Michael Jordan. Finally a look around the league, and Jamal's thoughts on the Nets and Kevin Durant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Amick and Anthony Slater are joined by Bill Oram to discuss the state of the Los Angeles Lakers, Anthony Davis returning to form, problems with Drummond, Schroder's impact, and more.Then Slater discusses the Warriors and their potential path to the playoffs and Steph Curry's amazing run. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part One of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode we hear from The Athletic’s co-founders Alex Mather and Adam Hansmann about how they met, how an idea for better sports coverage materialized into a significant media player in the sports landscape and the spirit at the heart of The Athletic’s culture.For the complete lineup of episodes, visit delltechnologiespodference.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's Basketball Buds, Zach, Tray, Jay and Dave contemplate a probable play-in between LeBron's Lakers and Steph's Warriors. Then the Celtics are struggling and what is wrong with Marcus Smart. Some hypothetical matchups in the East and the return of South Beach Zach. Finally, is Zion getting unfairly officiated? And has anyone noticed the Thunder are worse than Sam Hinkie's 76ers? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week that was in the NBA, a fun rookie stat, what the Cavs will do with Collin Sexton and then NBA birthdays. In part 2 Jon Krawczynski joins the show to discuss the Timberwolves, how Edwards and Towns fit, developing players, and then a Wolves trivia show. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's Nerder, Indy Cornrows' and SB Nation's Caitlin Cooper drops by to talk about the turmoil in Indiana with head coach Nate Bjorkgren. Then teams that may be going under the radar including the Bucks, Jazz and Clippers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest Point of Contention, Ethan Strauss and Marcus Thompson debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: LeBron James will be out at least the next two games for the Lakers and it could be longer! This according to ESPN. Following a 20-game absence James, the Star of Space Jam 2 out this summer, returned for two games with a high ankle sprain. But!Take 2: Holy Shit the Suns are the best team in basketball?! What day is it? May 5th? That’s right fellas, the Phoenix Suns are now 47-18 riding a 5 game win streak into their game against the Hawks. Take 3: As predicted many times on this podcast channel, The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to move on from head coach Terry Stotts, after 9 years at the helm...this according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.Take 4: Are the Warriors Tanking? Just kidding, but man they must be regretting not picking LaMelo Ball cuz he’s back to ballin!Take 5: More coaching hot-seat news, this just in. According to Sam Amick and Shams Charania Bucks head coach Mike “Why Change a Thing?” Budenholzer is gone “unless there’s a deep playoff run.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's edition of Hoops Adjacent, David Aldridge bids adieu to Wos Lambre as he heads over to The Ringer, and welcomes in Marcus Thompson as his new co-host. The two get to talking about the Warriors title chances in the future and if Brad Beal will be in the Bay next season. Then, this week's guest the great Eddie Johnson drops by to talk about the dangerous Suns as they speed their way into the playoffs. Chris Paul the ultimate leader mentoring Devin Booker's evolving greatness and playoff hopes. Mikal Bridges and the gentle giant Deandre Ayton. Also Eddie reflects back to his days playing for Phoenix and Cotton Fitzsimmons and the money that guys earn today, in a good way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Amick, Anthony Slater, and Fred Katz welcome in Marcus Thompson on the show to discuss NBA awards. Is LaMelo an easy pick for ROY? Who will challenge Jokic for MVP? What about MIP? The guys dive in to COY and 6MOY as well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.