The Athletic NBA Daily

Nerder She Wrote with Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow and Mo DakhilMichael Porter Jr. / Locker room dynamicsTalent without chemistryValue of vocal veteransYou lost in the playoffs what now?When to pull the plug and rebuild like OKCRevamp vs RestartCP3 to BucksIs this a thing?Jump shooting doesn’t win championshipsThe importance of AlphasFlaws of Helio-centricismBuilding around a big LeBron/Luka Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Point of Contention with Marcus Thompson, Wos Lambre and Zach Harper. Topics:1. Have the Lakers figured out the Rockets?2. Can the Heat win it all?3. Nash hire = white privilege? 4. Billy Donovan out in OKC, what's next?5. Where should Chris Paul go? What should Giannis do? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Aldridge and Wos Lambre welcome back to the show Miami Heat broadcaster Jason Jackson to talk about the Nets hiring of Steve Nash and race being a factor. Then a mini deep dive on the Heat, the culture, Jimmy Butler, humble coach Erik Spoelstra and legend Pat Riley. Also how does Jason feels about haters of the LeBron-Wade-Bosh years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Amick is joined by Celtics Assistant GM Mike Zarren and Nuggets President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly to discuss life in the NBA Bubble, almost getting booted with Sam during quarantine, similarities between Kemba and Jamal Murray, NBA Playoffs, NBA Draft day regrets, and more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The BasketBuds: Zach delays his victory speech on the Bucks vs. Heat series, do the Bucks have a chance? Are the Celtics in trouble after an impressive start? Does anyone believe in the Nuggets? Will the Lakers play AD at center enough to beat the Rockets? and so much more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave, Mo and Seth discuss the Nets hiring Steve Nash, End of Game officiating, the art of cutting, why teams aren't cutting more, matchup hunting, and "Is this a thing?" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's contentious Point of Contention Ethan Strauss, Marcus Thompson debate big issues in the NBA. Moderated by Zach Harper. Take 1: Everybody Loves Chris: Do people enjoy basketball or like seeing James Harden lose?Take 2: NBA Finals BIG Board: Are the favorites favored anymore?Take 3: Jimmy Buckets Blossoming in Miami: Did the 76ers trade the wrong guy?Take 4: The Bubble Effect: How real is what we are watching?Take 5: Who is the right Coach for the 76ers? Spurs? Nets? Produced by Jade Hoye Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Aldridge and Wos welcome in Rockets reporter Kelly Iko to talk about the Rockets and their do-or-die Game 7 against the Thunder. Chris Paul, James Harden, Russell Westbrook analysis and what it all means if they lose. Then, reflections on the passing of a legend, John Thompson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Amick is joined by Eric Nehm and Jay King to discuss the Eastern Conference Playoff bracket. Can the Bucks live up to their expectations? Is Jimmy Butler someone that can put a stop to them? The Celtics had a strong performance in game 1, can the Raptors keep up? That and also how the NBA is dealing with the player walkout, Wisconsin Politics, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Basketball Buds: Spencer Dinwiddie joins the show to talk about best beefs, real and not real contentiousness, players walking out and playing with KD. Then, are the Raptors frauds? Why Zach still believes in the Heat. The Bucks still need to show that they are Finals worthy, and finally do the Lakers or Clippers face any threat in Round 2 and the ever annoying Rockets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.