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Start your day with The Athletic NBA Daily – a fast, entertaining recap of the most important games and stories from the world of professional basketball with new episodes dropping Monday through Friday. Hosted by Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Esfandiar Baraheni with regular appearances by The Athletic’s award-winning NBA reporters. Andrew Schlecht and Alex Spears cap the week with the full-length Saturday Slam n’ Jam episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 14, 2021 • 50min
Bucks Back in the Saddle Again with Eric Nehm
In this week's Hoops Adjacent .. Marcus Thompson and DA welcome back the Milwaukee bucks with reporter Eric Nehm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 13, 2021 • 45min
Giannis is dominant, Beal Trade this Summer? + Team USA is struggling
Sam Amick, Anthony Slater and Fred Katz discuss the Bucks victory over the Suns in Game 3, what to expect moving forward with the NBA Finals, Team USA...., and if there is a possible Beal trade coming this summer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 12, 2021 • 1h 6min
PSSST! .........The BUCKS ARE BACK BABY!
The Basketball Buds Low Fi: With Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Jay King [and his new mic] Dave DuFour and James Edwards IIIBucks go home. Bucks win. It's July 12th ...... Giannis dominates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 10, 2021 • 45min
How the Bucks were built, 3 point shooting, and the NBA Finals with David Aldridge
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss how the Bucks were built in 1 month, how the Bucks current 3 point shooting is killing them at historic rates, and then David Aldridge joins us to discuss the NBA Finals, legacy, and NBA Finals Trivia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 10, 2021 • 47min
Suns Are Too Good, Monty vs Mike, Bucks Plan
In this week's Nerder with Dave, Seth and Mo. What have we seen so far in the Suns vs Bucks Finals. Monty Williams vs Mike Budenholzer. Styles make fights.. Where do the Bucks go now? And in case you forgot, Giannis is very good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 8, 2021 • 47min
Suns Destiny Revealed? Bud’s Bucks Adjust? Dawn of a' New Era, + Coaching Carousel and Team USA’s Kevin Love Experiment
In this week's Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Amin Elhassan debate! Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: On Tuesday night the Chris Paul Suns took Game 1 of the 2021 NBA Finals 118-105, led by Paul who had 32 points and 8 assists, the first player with 30 points and 8 assists in a Finals debut since Michael Jordan in 1991.Take 2: Meanwhile, the Bucks will have to regroup and see if they can rally for a Game 2 win. Going down 2-0 heading back home will certainly be a MOUNTAIN to CLIMB and the master of “sticking to your guns” head coach Mike Budenholzer will have to adjust. Adjust?Take 3: The Dawn of a New Era?Take 4: The Coaching Carousel! You spin me right round baby right round like a record baby!Take 5: Kevin 'USA' Love’s Rehab Assignment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 7, 2021 • 52min
Managing (Great) Expectations & Navigating the Sound Bite World with Warriors GM Bob Myers
In this week's Hoops Adjacent, Warriors GM / President of Basketball Ops Bob Myers joins David and Marcus to talk about the state of the Warriors. Managing success, when success is the expectations. How to stay competitive with an aging, well paid roster. Also, the effects of Klay Thompson's injury. Steph's great success last season, and Draymond's influence. How KD's return from injury gives insight and confidence into Klay return next season, and how he has evolved over the years. Plus handling the press, pandemic work problems and the importance of talking to people in person. Advice for new Mavs GM Nico Harrison, the dark places this game takes people, and maintaining integrity. Finally the fellas get Bob's thought's on the 2021 NBA Finals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 6, 2021 • 40min
NBA Finals: 5 Things to Watch
Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater preview the NBA Finals with 5 things to watch for:Giannis (do the Bucks have a shot without him...)CP3 vs. Jrue HolidayBooker vs. Middleton/WingsAyton vs. Lopez Suns role players vs. Bucks role players Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 5, 2021 • 59min
Voilà~Last (Man) Standing // Bucks vs Suns // NBA Finals Preview
The Basketball Buds, Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Jay King, Dave DuFour and Mo Dakhil preview the 2021 NBA Finals between the Phoenix Suns and the Milwaukee Bucks. Peace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 3, 2021 • 1h 1min
Suns and Hawks Copy Cats + Suns are Finals Bound
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss which teams are primed to use the blue prints of the Suns or Hawks to try and improve over the offseason. We discuss the Pelicans, Cavs, Mavs, and Knicks and if they are poised to make a run next season. Anthony Slater of the Athletic then joins to discuss the Phoenix Suns run and he sticks around to play a round of Andrew vs. The Beat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


