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Sam Amick is joined by Fred Katz and Anthony Slater to discuss the possibility of a Bradley Beal trade and who the suitors would be, is Jokic better than Giannis?, and a net rating investigation. Then Sam, Fred and Anthony pay their respects to Sekou Smith after he passed away from COVID-19 last week. They discuss his impact on their lives and the NBA community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Basketball Buds with Zach Harper, Dave DuFour, Wos Lambre, Jay King and Tray Edwards. This week...despite a loss to the Nuggets snapping an 11 game winning streak, the Jazz are really good. Is this the Jazz team people expecting last year? Are they the best matchup against the Lakers? Then the Nets, and the dynamics of who "controls" the offense. Who is the closer? Jeff Greene dunking on people, after all these years. After that the JJ Redick trade market, Can the Celtics get him? Do they need him? Knicks, 76ers perhaps? Then, Klay Thompson goes WWE on Rodney McGruder post-game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's Nerder, Dave, Mo and Seth ponder this: A number of teams have bumped up against the limits of where maximizing a star player is no longer beneficial to the team’s offense as a whole, when team efficiency should be the true goal. Plus listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's Point of Contention , Ethan Strauss and Marcus Thompson debate along with special guest Tray Edwards. Hosted by Mo Dakhil.Take 1: Is a bird in the hand worth more than two in the bush? Pelicans trade SZN hath begun.Take 2: Fire Steve Kerr? Warriors Twitter erupts.Take 3: The Way Too Early Check-in on the MVP race.Take 4: Is Shaq the worst human being ever?Take 5: To All Star or Not To All Star. That is the question. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's Hoops Adjacent, DA and Wos talk with LA Times Lakers reporter, Brad Turner about Kobe, Jerry West, Shaq, LeBron James, LeBron James, LeBron James and so much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tampering Podcast: Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater break down the Western Conference, how good the Jazz have been, the struggles of the Nuggets, can the Mavs get healthy and improve? How good are the Blazers and Warriors, and much more53:48 the guys discuss the 1 year anniversary of the tragic death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his continuous impact on the league. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Basketball Buds: Zach Harper, Jay King, Tray Edwards and James Edwards III talk about the Clippers now 13-4, and the playmaking of Paul George and Kawhi Leonard. Then the red-hot Jazz are rolling, 8 wins in a row. Also the Shaq vs Mitchell beef. What team has a better chance to level up? Then whether Kyrie is the issue after dropping two games to Cleveland. Are the Cavs coming together? Finally Steph passes Reggie, but didn't he really pass him a long time ago? And Kevin Porter Jr fresh start in Houston. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's Nerder, Dave DuFour, Mo Dakhil and Seth Partnow talk about star integration and James Harden and the Nets. Also, Mike Conley and Utah last year vs this year. Then, should the league protect teams from themselves, contract lengths and Stepien rules. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's Point of Contention, Marcus Thompson and James Edwards III debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: Are the Lakers even trying? / WarriorsTake 2: How hard is it to call out of work?Take 3: What else will the NBA ask Black Athletes to do to save the World?Take 4: Who should take the last shot for the Bucks?Take 5: “That’s Not Basketball” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's Hoops Adjacent, The Athletic's Clippers beat reporter, Law Murray joins David Aldridge and Wos Lambre to talk about the enigmatic Clippers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Amick is joined by Kelly Iko, Anthony Slater, and Kelly Iko to discuss the behind the scenes story of the Harden trade to Brooklyn, COVID protocols, the Raptors slow start, Jerami Grant’s emergence, and other early season surprises.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Basketball Buds Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Dave DuFour and BIG Wos on James Harden's Nets debut. His crazy fluctuation in weight, and the outlook in Brooklyn here on out. Plus Caris LaVert out indefinitely in Indiana, shortly after being traded in Harden deal. Then the Lakers' easy ride to an inevitable Finals title. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's Nerder, with Ben Falk from CleaningTheGlass.com. Dave, Mo and Seth talk to Ben about the huge Harden-to-the-Nets trade that went down on Wednesday, the process in Houston, How to watch the game and Xs and Os vs. Player personnel scouting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode of Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Ethan Strauss debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: Beal to the Warriors?Take 2: Lakers having too much fun?Take 3: LeMelo better than we thoughtTake 4: Warriors sizzlin' sort ofTake 5: James Harden talk or TV talk? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour, Mo Dakhil, Mike Smeltz, Seth Partnow and Wos Lambre break down the blockbuster trade between the Nets and Rockets that sends Harden to Brooklyn to reunite with Kevin Durant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amin Elhassan drops by to talk with DA and Wos about leaving ESPN and joining forces with Dan LeBatard. Then, the many inconsistencies of Covid protocols. Plus, the Raptors rut and the Never Die Spurs. And finally the very first Hoops A Mailbag. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Amick is joined by Fred Katz, Anthony Slater and Chris Kirschner to discuss the Hawks drama and how the get back on track and then Amick, Katz and Slater give their top 5 teams in the Eastern Conference.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's edition of the Basketball Buds, Zach Harper, BIG Wos, Tray Edwards and Mike Smeltz of the 'Glue Guys' pod talk about what the hell is going on with the NBA and Covid. Then a look at the Rookie class, James Wiseman, Tyrese Haliburton, Anthony Edwards, among others. Then some key injuries in the NBA, a roundup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's Nerder Dave DuFour, Mo Dakhil and Seth Partnow dive down on the 76ers, Joel Embiid playing like and MVP, Simmons' aggressiveness, Tobias Harris and Doc Rivers. Before that, the guys talk about changing rotations on the fly and minutes per game and production decrease. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's Point of Contention Ethan Strauss and Marcus Thompson debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: Steph's Legacy debate.Take 2: NBA Expansion now?Take 3: Eastern Conference SurprisesTake 4: Western ConferenceTake 5: Bagley vs Fox Dad Fight Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.