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The Athletic NBA Show

The Athletic NBA Show

An NBA podcast featuring a rotating lineup of the best insiders, writers, and reporters from The Athletic. Monday thru Saturday. Monday: Basketball Buds with Zach Harper and Friends | Tuesday: Tampering with Sam Amick, Anthony Slater and Fred Katz | Wednesday: Hoops Adjacent with David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson | Thursday: Point of Contention with Zach Harper, Marcus Thompson and Special Guests | Friday: Nerder She Wrote with Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow, and Mo Dakhil | And the Saturday Slam & Jam with Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers. Plus, The NBA Daily Ding, a quick recap of the previous night's action.

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Daily Ding: Blazers Beat Buzzer, Luka Out-duels KD

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-11-08
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Heat of the Moment

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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-11-07
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Weekend Update: Bucks 9-0!, Up and down weekend for Phoenix

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-11-07
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Fun with NBA Stats | Prime Giannis

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-11-05
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Push|Back: Bucks Beasts of East | Suns Best in West

In this week's Nerder, She Wrote. Dave, Seth and Mo play PUSH|BACK Favorite things Dave: refs blowing the whistle Mo: zone defense Seth: competence rewarded INTERMISSION: with Rick Barry PUSH|BACK The Bucks are the best team in the NBA The Suns should be the favorites in the west The Cavaliers are the third best team in the east We will get a first time MVP this season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-11-04
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Daily Ding: Suggs slugs Warriors, Murray is back, Kyrie and Primo crisis

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-11-04
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Fire! Wait! ....Hire This Man!

In this week's Point of Contention. Marcus Thompson and Jay King Debate! Hosted by Zach Harper Take 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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-11-03
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Daily Ding: Cavs & Celtics OT Sequel!, Mavs find rhythm over Jazz

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-11-03
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The NETS Dismiss Steve Nash

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-11-02
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Daily Ding: Nets lose at home to Bulls following dismissal of Steve Nash, overturned call takes center stage in Heat win over Warriors

Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil break down the best NBA games from Tuesday, November 1st, including the Brooklyn Nets losing at home to the Chicago Bulls, the Heat beating the Warriors and THAT overturned call, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-11-02
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Borderline Contenders | Do You Believe?

Believe/Don't Believe Borderline Contender Edition Eastern Conference Cleveland Cavaliers, 5-1 Boston Celtics, 4-2 Atlanta Hawks, 4-2 Philadelphia 76ers, 3-4 Miami Heat 2-5 Western Conference Portland Trail Blazers, 5-1 Utah Jazz, 5-2 New Orleans Pelicans, 4-2 Minnesota Timberwolves, 4-2 Memphis Grizzlies, 4-2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-11-01
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Daily Ding: PG Game Winner | Bucks Remain Unbeaten

Andrew Schlecht and Mark Schindler break down the games from Halloween night in the NBA. Paul George gets a game winner, the Bucks narrowly beat the Pistons and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-11-01
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Confucius Kyrie the King of Pretendcontenderland

Basketball Buds. Hosted by Zach Harper. With Travonne Edwards, Mo Dakhil, Jay King and James Edwards III. Produced by Jade Hoye Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-10-31
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Daily Ding: 'Weekend Update' Upsets, Cleveland rocks, Pelicans soar

Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap an upset filled weekend in the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-10-31
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Data Driven Contender, Wizards Defense, and Blazers Hot Start

Saturday Slam and Jam Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss who the contenders are by looking at the past, how the Wizards defense could lead them to the play in tournament, and then Sean Highkin of The Rose Garden Report discusses the Portland Trail Blazers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-10-29
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MurderNerder Halloween Special

In this week's (Murder) Nerder, She Wrote Halloween Special Favorite things Dave: The tanking teams Mo: Ja Morant Seth: Pelicans Spooky or Spooked Philly The Wolves James Wiseman Dallas Denver?s losses Clippers offense Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-10-28
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Daily Ding: Luka magical in OT, Steph burns Heat

Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour recap and discuss the Dallas Mavericks overtime victory over the Brooklyn Nets and the Warriors win against the Heat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-10-28
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Conflict of Interest

Point of Contention. Marcus Thompson & Jay King Debate Hosted by The Zach Harper Rundown Take 1: To the Victor go the Spoils!? Take 2: From Pretenders to Contenders! Take 3: (Not) So Sunny in Philadelphia! Take 4: Klay It Aint So! Take 5: Pelicans Fly Like an Eagle to the Sea! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-10-27
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Daily Ding: Trae Young goes off, Ben Simmons won?t shoot, Pascal Siakam can?t be stopped

Jared Weiss and Mark Schindler break down Tuesday, October 26th?s NBA games. Featuring Trae Young and the Hawks holding off Cade Cunningham?s Pistons, Giannis Antetokounmpo dropping 40 on Ben Simmons, and Pascal Siakam continuing to look like a superstar against Joel Embiid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-10-27
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Philadelphia, Give Me A Break

In this week's Hoops Adjacent. Keith Pompey, 76ers beat writer at The Philadelphia Inquirer joins David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson (on location in Phoenix) for a talk about the Philadelphia 76ers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-10-26
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Daily Ding: Klay Thompson ejected as Suns crush Warriors, Luka can?t beat Trey Murphy?s Pels

Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil break down the best NBA games on Monday, October 25. They dive into the Pelicans? upset win over the Mavs as Trey Murphy had a perfect shooting night, then dive into Devin Booker?s dominant performance against the defending champs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-10-26
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Do You Believe?

Tampering Podcast: Sam Amick, Anthony Slater and guest Will Guillory discuss "Do you Believe?" featuring Utah, Philly, Portland, Boston, and the Lakers. The guys also cover the start by the New Orleans Pelicans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-10-25
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Daily Ding: Raptors Cool Heat, Blazers Crush Nuggs

Andrew Schlecht and Mark Schindler break down the NBA games from Oct. 24th including the Raptors defeating the Heat, the Blazers crushing the Nuggets, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-10-25
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Celtics and Bucks Thrive | Doc Hot Seat?

The Basketball Buds hosted by Zach Harper with Mo Dakhil, Travonne Edwards and Jay King. Rundown: ? Doc hot seat with Sixers being bad  ? Celtics and Bucks are at the top ? Jay King?s Kings minute  ? Lakers issues  ? tanking teams strike back  ? who are you most impressed by one week in? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-10-24
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Daily Ding: 'Weekend Update' Dame Time, Jazz grooving

Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap the weekend around the NBA. The Portland Trailblazers defeat the Los Angeles Lakers thanks to 41 points from Damian Lillard. The Utah Jazz defeat the New Orleans Pelicans after an overtime game winner from Kelly Olynyk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-10-24
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Week 1 Surprises + Spaced Out with Mike Prada

Saturday Slam and Jam Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers recap week 1 of the NBA, discuss how the Bulls, Pistons, Blazers and Pelicans shaped up in the first week, and then in part 2 Mike Prada of the Athletic joins to discuss his new book "Spaced Out: How the NBA?s Three-Point Revolution Changed Everything You Thought About Basketball"  Pre-Order Spaced Out Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-10-22
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Daily Ding: Kawhi Leonard and John Wall return for Clippers vs. Lakers, Joel Embiid?s Sixers battle Giannis? Bucks

Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil comb through Kawhi Leonard and John Wall?s return to action, the Lakers? surprise scoring leader, and Joel Embiid?s struggles against the Bucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-10-21
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Parity Golden Age, Warriors Back to Back? + The New Pelicans & Bad Nets

In this week's Nerder, She Wrote with Dave DuFour, Mo Dakhil and Seth Partnow. Favorite things Parity Golden age of the NBA Trae Young playing off the ball The Pelicans have arrived The Nets look bad AD looks good and it doesn?t matter The Nuggets should be worried Back to back for the Warriors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-10-21
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Daily Ding: Donovan Mitchell?s Cleveland debut, Rudy Gobert wolfs down some rebounds, Paulo Banchero?s poster, Jalen Brunson?s Knicks premiere

Jared Weiss and Mark Schindler break down the new team and new league debuts across the NBA Wednesday night. Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert looked great in their new homes, while Paolo Banchero was a beast in his first NBA game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-10-20
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Daily Ding: Opening Night! Warriors ring Lakers bell on Ring Night, Celtics handle Sixers

Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour recap and discuss opening night in the NBA. The Warriors capped off their Ring Night with a victory over the Lakers. The Celtics start the season off with a big win over the Sixers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-10-19
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Opening Day Extravaganza with No Dunks

The Athletic NBA Show's annual Opening Day Tip Extravaganza. Hosted by Zach Harper with Marcus Thompson, David Aldridge, Mo Dakhil, Tray Edwards, Jay King, Dave DuFour, Andrew Schlect and Tas Melas and JE Skeets from No Dunks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-10-19
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12 Pressing NBA Questions

Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater answer the following questions about the upcoming NBA season: Who will win Most Improved Player? Who will be the first player of consequence to get traded? Which team will outplay expectations the most? Which team will have the biggest wins falloff? If you had to bet your life on one team being in the play-in tournament ? not in the top 6, and not in the bottom 5 ? which team are you picking? Will the Kings make the playoffs? Which bad team will have the best vibes? Which good team will have the worst vibes? None top 5 pick that is most likely to win Rookie of the Year East Finals picks West Finals picks Championship Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-10-18
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Eastern Conference Preview

Eastern Conference Preview with the Basketball Buds. Hosted by Zach Harper with Jay King, Mo Dakhil, Tray Edwards and James Edwards III.  Rundown: Orlando Magic Intrigue tank / Pacers tank Playin Tournament Hornets? Bradley Beal's Wizards woe Fun Pistons, serious team? The gross 10th seed Knicks We know these teams to be good: Raps, Bulls, Cavs & Hawks Is everyone down on the Bulls? Evan Mobley Monster Season Brooklyn Nets Summer Hangover? Kyrie contract year Nets, contender?... or just a good team? Celtics, what the hell? Jay explains. The Ime Udoka thing is a big deal Zach's Heat and win culture but missing PJ 76ers' chemistry and combos Do they make Conference Finals? Budenholzer's Bucks. All on Giannis, Jrue and Middleton? Or can he help? Giannis MVP MVP predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-10-16
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Western Conference Preview

The Basketball Buds Western Conference Preview hosted by Zach Harper with Tray Edwards, Mo Dakhil, Jay King and Mo Dakhil. Rundown of Team Tiers What do we like / not like about the Utah Jazz? What do we like / not like about the Rockets and Thunder? How about the Kings /Trail Blazers / Lakers? Mavericks: Luka's Load Timberwolves: All Star Anthony Edwards? Grizzlies: One trade away? Pelicans: 33-30 over last 63 games last season. Nuggets: Good? or Contender? Suns: Do they have Jazz vibes? Clippers: Best chance to dethrone Warriors (if healthy) Warriors: The standard in the West? All on Draymond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-10-15
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Daily Ding: Getting offensive in Philly and Boston

Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil discuss the new offensive wrinkles on display in Boston and Philadelphia and look ahead at the upcoming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-10-13
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Wounded Warriors

In this week's episode of Hoops Adjacent, David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson talk with San Francisco Chronicle's CJ Holmes about Draymond Green, Jordan Poole and the wounded Warriors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-10-12
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Daily Ding: "Are the Rockets ready for launch?" with Kelly Iko

Kelly Iko and Dave DuFour discuss the Houston Rockets young core and their potential for the upcoming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-10-11
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Draymond Green's Future Uncertain & Clippers Poised

In this week's episode of Tampering, Sam Amick, Anthony Slater and Law Murray talk about the latest in the Draymond Green, Warriors, Jordan Poole situation. Plus, an update on the LA Clippers and how they are poised for a big run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-10-11
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Daily Ding: Warriors Turmoil

Jared Weiss and Anthony Slater break down the Draymond Green punch, the affects it could have on the Warriors and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-10-07
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Five Questions for a deep Eastern Conference

In this week's Nerder, She Wrote Dave, Seth and Mo examine a very deep Eastern Conference. Rundown: Question 1 - Who should be the favorite to come out of the East? Question 2 - Which three of Barnes, Mobley, Cunningham breaks out this season? Question 3 - Can the Hawks or Cavs break through? Question 4 - What are the expectations for the Knicks, Washington, and Charlotte Question 5 - Is Orlando good? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-10-06
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Daily Ding: Ben Simmons Returns

Andrew Schlecht and Mike Smeltz discuss Ben Simmons return to the lineup, how he looked, and how he will help the Nets this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-10-05
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The Rise of Hip Hop with Jonathan Abrams

Author, reporter Jonathan Abrams stops in to talk with Marcus and Davis about his new book The Come Up: An Oral History of the Rise of Hip Hop. https://www.amazon.com/Come-Up-Oral-History-Hip-Hop/dp/1984825135 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-10-05
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Suns Stunned, Adjusting Westbrook, Tyler Hero's Value & Seattle Test run

The Basketball Buds, Jared Weiss, Dave DuFour, Mo Dakhil and Law Murray. Rundown Suns/Adelaide Suns were trying Cam Johnson and Mikal Bridges initiating More about the growth of the game Lakers news: Is it possible to believe in a player and also want to trade them desperately? Russ is showing signs of buy in so far  Tyler Herro: 4 years/up to 130 million dollars total with unlikely incentives. Is it too much? Is he still the sixth man? Portland/Clippers in Seattle  NBA basketball back in Seattle, Climate Pledge Arena Kawhi vs Dame Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-10-04
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Surprise Team + Pacers Tanking?

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers break down who their surprise team of this season will be amongst the worst teams in the league according to over unders. In part 2 the guys bring in Mark Schindler to discuss the Pacers, if they are finally rebuilding, and what this season holds for them. They also play a rousing version of Andrew vs. the Beat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-09-30
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Daily Ding: What does Lonzo Ball's surgery mean for the Bulls? LA Clippers preseason check in

Keith Parish and Dave DuFour discuss the recent surgery for Lonzo Ball and the Bulls chances to recover and check in on the depth of the Los Angeles Clippers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-09-29
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Daily Ding: Trouble in Phoenix and Boston

Jared Weiss and Dave DuFour discuss the drama surrounding the Phoenix Suns and Boston Celtics and the potential impact on their respective seasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-09-28
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Media Day Roundup

Sam Amick, Anthony Slater and Fred Katz break down NBA media day and the chaos with the Nets, awkwardness with the Suns and Lakers, the Warriors questions heading into their post title season, and more! On the back end is a montage of Manu Ginobili's Hall of Fame speech produced by Jade Hoye Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-09-27
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Five Questions for a deep Western Conference

In this week's Nerder She Wrote with Dave DuFour, Mo Dakhil and Seth Partnow. 5 questions on the Western Conference. How does a healthy Clippers/ Nuggets change the west? Should Golden State be considered the favorite to win the West? Has the Suns' title window closed? What should the proper expectations be for Dallas and Memphis after last season? Who are the wild card West teams? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-09-22
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Daily Ding: More Athletic Zion?

Jared Weiss and Will Guillory break down the Pelicans heading into the 2022 seasons. Could Zion be back and MORE athletic? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-09-22
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Rising from the Ashes

David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson talk with Phoenix Suns Insider Duane Rankin | The Arizona Republic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-09-21
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