The Athletic NBA Daily

Sam Amick, Anthony Slater and Fred Katz discuss the things they got right and wrong early on with the Cavs hot start, Westbrook to the bench, the Blazers playing great ball, and more.On the back half, the guys discuss the Brooklyn Nets and Sam's peice at the Athletic on Kyrie's future from the eyes of other NBA executives. You can find that piece here: https://theathletic.com/3769515/2022/11/07/nets-nba-executives-poll-kyrie-irving-kevin-durant/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Schlecht and Mark Schindler break down the 15 game slate from Monday night including a Blazers game winner, a close one in Dallas, bad vibes for the Wolves and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's Basketball Buds, hosted by Zach Harper with Tray Edwards, Mo Dakhil and Jay King.Rundown:— can anybody stop the Bucks? — Kyrie suspension, nets move on?— Tony Brothers Vs Spencer Dinwiddie— Jay’s Kings minute  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap the weekend in the NBA. The Milwaukee Bucks move to a franchise best 9 and 0 to start the season after picking up back to back wins over Minnesota and Oklahoma City. The Suns and Blazers trade off wins in their Phoenix back to back. Phoenix trades off starters with Deandre Ayton returning to the lineup as Cam Johnson is sidelined. The surprising Utah Jazz move to 8 and 3 after a pair of wins over the Lakers and the Clippers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers have some fun with NBA stats and discuss SGA, the Pistons, the Timberwolves, Doncic and more.Then Eric Nehm of the Athletic joins to discuss the the Bucks hot start, prime Giannis, Brook Lopez and play a rousing version of Andrew vs. the Beat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's Nerder, She Wrote. Dave, Seth and Mo play PUSH|BACKFavorite things Dave: refs blowing the whistleMo: zone defenseSeth: competence rewardedINTERMISSION: with Rick BarryPUSH|BACKThe Bucks are the best team in the NBAThe Suns should be the favorites in the westThe Cavaliers are the third best team in the eastWe will get a first time MVP this season Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mo Dakhil and Jared Weiss recap Jalen Suggs leading the Magic to a big upset over Steph Curry’s lights out shooting night for the Warriors. Then they break down Jamal Murray’s electric fourth quarter in a Nuggets win over the Thunder. Just as they were wrapping up on Kyrie Irving’s suspension, the Nets star dropped a statement finally apologizing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's Point of Contention. Marcus Thompson and Jay King Debate!Hosted by Zach HarperTake 1: The Greatest Shit Show on Earth!Take 2: The Butler Did It! Again!Take 3: Can Myles turn…er the table for the Lakers?Take 4: Tanks for Nothing!Take 5: Are the Woeful Warriors getting Rooked? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Schindler and Dave DuFour recap the marquee Wednesday night games. Darius Garland returns for Cleveland with 29 to lead the Cavaliers to another overtime win against the Celtics. Luka scores 33 for his 7th straight game with 30 or more points and leads the Mavs to hard fought win over the plucky Utah Jazz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's Hoop's Adjacent, Sports Illustrated's Howard Beck drops by to chat with Marcus Thompson and David Aldridge about the Nets mess. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.