The Athletic NBA Daily
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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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Dec 10, 2020 • 40min
Harden to Warriors? Kyrie the Hypocrite? Tank for Cade, TV Schedule Oddities + Bogut Tribute
Welcome to Point of Contention: Marcus Thompson and Ethan Strauss debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: Harden's Exit plan, repercussions from the league and Harden to the Warriors.Take 2: Is Kyrie's "silence" hypocritical?Take 3: Tank Season. The rush to get Cade Cunningham.Take 4: National TV schedule odditiesTake 5: Andrew Bogut tribute. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 9, 2020 • 1h
NBA Drama Never Sleeps + Warriors Outlook and Chances
In the latest edition of Hoops Adjacent, David Aldridge and Wos Lambre along with Marcus Thompson and Anthony Slater try to get get a grip on all the drama going down right now in the NBA. James Harden, Kyrie Irving and how the players have distanced themselves from the media. Then a mini-dive into the Warriors upcoming season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 8, 2020 • 56min
Harden and the Rockets, Westbrook and the Wizards, and the best guards in the East
Sam Amick is joined by Kelly Iko and Fred Katz to discuss the James Harden saga with the Rockets, will he be on the team? Where could he be traded? Then they shift over to the Wizards and if Russell Westbrook can make an impact on the Eastern conference as their lead guard.Producer Andrew Schlecht then joins for listener questions to wrap up the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 7, 2020 • 57min
James Harden's Commitment, Kyrie's Silence, Doc the Salesman with Tom Haberstroh
In the latest Basketball Buds, with Zach Harper, Dave DuFour, Jay King, Tray Edwards and BIG Wos, the fellas welcome in NBA Insider Tom Haberstroh to talk about James Harden's commitment level to the Rockets this year. Also, Kyrie decides not to speak with the media, what that means. And finally Doc vs Paul George in another round of NBA beef. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 4, 2020 • 47min
Westbrook-Wall Trade, Warriors-Nets Achilles Heels, Lakers Moves + Star Power
In the latest Nerder, Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow and Mo Dakhil breakdown the Russell Westbrook for John Wall trade. What to expect from the Warriors sans Klay Thompson. Kevin Durant's injury return. The Lakers free agent acquisitions. Clippers off-season and star power and preferential treatment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 3, 2020 • 43min
King Kawhi, Lakers' Dynasty, Christmas Day, Curry UA Brand, Joakim Noah Tribute
Point of Contention. Ethan Strauss and Marcus Thompson debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: Kawhi the King! And special privileges for Paul George?Take 2: LeBron and the Lakers Dynasty to ComeTake 3: Christmas Day GamesTake 4: Curry Brand and GolfTake 5. Tribute to Joakim Noah Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 2, 2020 • 1h
Tales in Broadcasting & The New Normal Nets with Ian Eagle
In the latest Hoops Adjacent broadcasting legend Ian Eagle joins David Aldridge and Wos Lambre. Talking about what it's like broadcasting under the new normal circumstances; no fans, piped in sounds due to Covid 19. Then how the Nets have revamped the culture, and being in the spotlight. Courting agents. Then, Ian's favorite broadcasters and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 1, 2020 • 58min
NBA Free Agency: Inside the Bogdanovic debacle, improvements in LA, and the Thunder tear down
Sam Amick returns and is joined by Fred Katz and Anthony Slater to discuss NBA Free Agency including the Bogdanovic debacle, the Lakers and Clippers improving, the Thunder replenishing, and then they answer your questions including who will be the Rookie of the Year, the direction of the Kings, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 30, 2020 • 50min
Nate vs Jake Paul, Celtics' Plan?, Rockets & Pelicans + Zion
In this week's Basketball Buds: Zach Harper, Dave DuFour, Trey Edwards, Jay King and Mo Dakhil talk about the fight between Nate Robinson and Jake Paul. Then teams that made questionable decisions during free agency. What is the Celtics' plan? What about the Rockets? And Zach's sleeper pick, the Pelicans. Finally the health and safety protocol heading into next season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 26, 2020 • 44min
Lakers Lock, Giannis Speaks, Trust the Process?, FA Winners + Losers, Play In / Play out?
Point of Contention: Marcus Thompson and James Edwards III debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: Money Money Money Money! lakers a lock?Take 2: Why hasn’t Giannis signed?Take 3: Trust the Process! Or Not?Take 4: FA Winners and LosersTake 5: Play in or play out? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
