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The Basketball Buds, Zach Harper, Jay King, Tray Edwards, Dave DuFour and Wos Lambre. John Wall speaks, and feels the Wizards handled his trade request the wrong way. Is he asking too much? Then Giannis calls the Jazz the best team in the West, which sparks a big debate on the Al Horford-Josh Smith Hawks between Jay and the fellas. Plus, Draymond Green calls the Nets the best team in the East, is that true? Finally the guys check on 'The Worry Meter' for the Celtics, Hawks and Heat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's Nerder, Dave, Seth and Mo discuss the issues of Drop Coverage. Then "Rushing the Process" (Dallas, Phoenix, Atlanta, Memphis, OKC and New Orleans) and finally, are we just patting the Jazz on the head? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Ethan Strauss debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: Who is the MVP frontrunner?Take 2: Does the league not care about the players?Take 3: Western Conference, One Trade Away!Take 4: Contenders and Pretenders in the East?Take 5: Should the National Anthem be played at games? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's Hoops Adjacent G-League's Ignite head coach Brian Shaw drops by to talk with DA and Wos about his new job as head coach for the G League's Ignite squad. What it takes to motivate the guys, and what it takes to be a professional, The business of basketball, breaking bad habits and more. Also, Brian talks his early days in the league, negotiating with Red Auerbach and the Celtics and betting on yourself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Amick is joined by Fred Katz and Anthony Slater to discuss the NBA at large. In part 1 they are joined by Derek Bodner, 76ers beat writer for the Athletic, to discuss the hot start of the 76ers and if they are contenders for the NBA title this year. Then the guys stick around to discuss who should be the rookie of the year, who's is the MVP, whether the Knicks or Kings are more real, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Basketball Buds. Zach Harper, Wos Lambre, Jay King, Dave DuFour and Tray Edwards. First up the NBA's protocol problem, Kevin Durant and the All Star Game. Then, a new segment called 'That Take is Hot!' Is Nikola eligible for MVP? Jamal Murray's regression since the bubble. Then, can Luka Doncic finish Top 5 in MVP? Finally Derrick Rose traded to Knicks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's Nerder, Dave, Seth and Mo talk about whether the stretch big is dead? Then, how peed kills front offices and coaches. What happens when offseason plans go awry? Prepping for the trade deadline and end of game deer in headlights coaching. 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: Kelly Oubre is killing Steph Curry! That’s not a question!Take 2: Are the Utah Jazz the best team in the NBA?Take 3: Bradley Beal is frustrated but wants to remain in DC?Take 4: Is Damian Lillard wasting away in Portlandia? (sung to the harmony of Margaritaville.)Take 5: Who the hell were those people yelling at LeBron? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's Hoops Adjacent, Trail Blazers reporter Jason Quick drops by to talk Trail Blazers, Dame's commitment to Portland and the team, the lack of communication from the owner....whether they need to make a change with their front office, their terrible defense and what winning titles means to a Lillard's legacy. Also, Wos and DA on Black History Month, and listener questions.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.