The Athletic NBA Daily

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Basketball BudsHot Take Safe Zone, Christmas EditionPLANT YOUR FLAGClippers or LakersSuns or Pelicans SGA or Jayson TatumTeam to make it further in the Playoffs: Sixers or BucksOver/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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Slam and JamAndrew 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TamperingSam 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson discuss NBA relegation, hanging banners, issues with the In-Season Tournament, and the Pacers’ current ceiling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Basketball BudsZach Harper, Jay King and Josh Huestis discuss the following topics:1. In Season Tournament Thoughts2. 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 EastThe Bulls are stuck with Zach LaVineThe Magic and Thunder will make round 2 of the Playoffs  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.