In this week's Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Jay King debate! Hosted by Zach Harper. Take 1: While the weather called for overcast skies with a slight northerly wind, it RAINED hard in Brooklyn Tuesday night. Take 2: We are now roughly a month into the season, teams have played about 14-15 games thus far, and looking across the league there are some troubling signs. So I ask, is it time to sound the alarm for these teams? Take 3: Worried in the West? There’s certainly plenty of Panic to go around so let’s take a look at the Western Conference. (Jerry Seinfeld voice) What’s the deal with Portland? Take 4: LeHuman James. Nothing heals a wound better than a Prime Time game! Take 5: Speaking of guys that won a championship in a small town then bolted, news that Giannis might have his eyes set on (singing)..leaving on an airplane. Don’t know when Ill be back again, oh babe I hate to go! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Schlecht and Law Murray discuss the night of NBA basketball including the Bucks beating the Lakers behind Giannis' 47 points. the Blazers coming back to defeat the Bulls, The Suns are streaking and much much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michelle Beadle drops by to talk with David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson about life after ESPN, her hiatus from broadcasting, travel, lessons learned, and of course her new podcast on The Athletic "What Did I Miss?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jared Weiss, Mo Dakhil & Anthony Slater break down the top NBA games and stories from Tuesday, November 16th. Athletic Warriors writer Anthony Slater joins the guys to talk about the Warriors 18 pt win vs the Nets. Jared & Mo then break down the Clippers beating the Spurs and the Staples Center getting renamed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Amick, Fred Katz, and Anthony Slater discuss things they have learned from the first month including trouble for the Kings, Wolves and Grizzlies, Wizards success, a great rookie class, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Schindler and Dave DuFour breakdown a loaded Monday night around the NBA. The Bulls rout the Lakers in LA on the back of DeMar DeRozan's 38 points. The Mavericks take out the Nuggets thanks to another solid Kristaps Porzingis effort. The Suns win their 9th straight thanks to a wonky finish my the Timberwolves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Basketball Buds. Zach Harper, Jay King, Tray Edwards, Mo Dakhil and James Edwards III. The Rundown:  — are the Clippers the best team in LA?  — Scottie Pippen selling the hell out of this book  — Andre Iguodala on Kyrie — are the Cavs for real?  — are the Grizzlies and Hawks in trouble?  — Marvin Bagley III trade to the Pistons, JE3? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap with news from the weekend and check in on a few teams streaking at the top of the standings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week of the NBA, DeRozan's season for the Bulls, what is going on in Minnesota, and then bring on Danny Marang of Blazers Edge to discuss the Blazers disappointing season on and off the court and then play a little Blazers trivia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this edition of Nerder She Wrote, Dave Seth and Mo examine the the Bulls guard play, Paul George and the Clippers, Ricky Rubio and the Cavs, and Team Culture. What is it? Where do you see it? How to maintain it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jared Weiss & Mo Dakhil break down the top NBA games and stories from Thursday, November 11th. The guys talk about the Clippers cooling down the Miami Heat in the 2nd half for the win, the Pacers surprising the Jazz & the Raptors taking a bite out of the 76ers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's Point of Contention Michelle Beadle, Marcus Thompson and Jay King debate! Hosted by Zach Harper. Produced by Jade Hoye. Take 1 > WWEastern Promises? Take 2 > Ben Who? Take 3 > The Warriors are Back! Take 4 > LeHuman James? Take 5 > Blame the Refs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Schlecht and Law Murray break down the big time 13 game night in the NBA. They go deeper on the Pistons defeating the Rockets and the Lakers beating the Heat and touch on all the other games around the association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest edition of Hoops Adjacent Meadlowlark's Amin Elhassan drops by to talk about the Warriors and Suns' Robert Sarver scandal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Only three games on the slate for Tuesday night, but plenty of action. Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour discuss the night's games and the NBA's handling of the incident between Nikola Jokić and Markieff Morris, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Amick and Anthony Slater first discuss the Warriors hot start to the season, Draymond Green's case for DPOY, the Sixers situation, and more. Plus at the 21:14 mark Sam Amick has a sit down with Kings General Manager Monte McNair to discuss his career path the questions surrounding the Kings season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jared Weiss and Tray Edwards break down the top games & stories in the NBA from Monday, November 8th. The guys break down Jokic clobbering Markief Morris from behind in the Nuggets win, Steph drops 50 on the Hawks in a Warriors 14 pt win and the Bulls dominate the Nets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How times have changed. The Basketball Buds, Zach Harper, Trey Edwards, Marcus Thompson and Mo Dakhil. This week the fellas take a look at two potential scandals in the NBA. One in Phoenix and the other in Portland. What is happening? Why is it happening now? Then some real basketball. Are the Warriors serious contenders? What about their defense? Also, guess who has the best offense in the league? Also, the Lakers without LeBron? Pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty ...terrible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap the biggest stories and top performances from the weekend, including the big matchup between the Miami Heat and Utah Jazz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week that was in the NBA, early season stats and trends, the next "Fake Surprise Team", and then bring on Tas Melas of No Dunks to discuss the Raptors, team building and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Thorpe drops by to talk with Seth, Mo and Dave about referees, the changing of the Foul, the new Wilson ball, the Warriors defense, Miami's offense with Lowry and Rookies. Much, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Schlecht and Mo Dakhil discuss the Celtics defeating the Heat in Miami, The Jazz impressive win against the Hawks without Donovan Mitchell, and the Sixers get a W against the lowly Pistons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Jay King debate. hosted By Zach Harper. produced By Jade Hoye Take 1 >> Heat Culture Back Baby! Take 2 >> What is wrong with the Boston Celtics? Take 3 >> Ball of Confusion “Wilson where are you?” Take 4 >> Jazz on the Clock! Take 5 >> Nothing more than a Prop Pippen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Schlecht and Jovan Buha discuss the Nets big victory against the Hawks, the Warriors beating the Hornets with the "other guys", Philly beating the "back" Bulls, Lillard's desire to stay in Portland, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tick....Tock....Tick....Tock.... In this week's Hoop's Adjacent, Jazz reporter Tony Jones drops in to talk with David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson about the Title Bound Utah Jazz. Win now or? How will they counter small ball? Screen assists don't win chips! Mike Conley Jr.'s health, a game-changer. Plus, Dwyane Wade loves Salt Lake City? Much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jared Weiss & Mo Dakhil break down the top NBA games and stories from Tuesday, November 2nd. They talk about LeBron leading the Lakers to a comeback win, the Jazz beating the Kings, Suns exploding late to beat the Pelicans & the Heat dominating the Mavericks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Amick, Fred Katz, and Anthony Slater run through the 1 loss teams in the East, go on a rant, and discuss how the NBA's eastern conference is shaping up early on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Travonne Edwards and Dave DuFour react to the Blazers bad loss against a depleted 76ers team and the Celtics epic collapse against the now 6-1 Chicago Bulls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's Basketball Buds Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Jay King, Mo Dakhil and James Edwards III take a look at some rookie class standouts. Then, Buy or Bye (who do we believe in): Wizards, Raptors, Heat and Warriors (these two as title contenders). After that, are you worried? Clippers, Pacers, Celtics. Finally, foul call adjustments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Parish and Dave DuFour are back with another Weekend Update after week 2 in the NBA Regular Season. Cade Cunningham's debut, the Celtics and Wizards had a wild one, and a couple of teams should be sweating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the 5 ways your favorite podcaster gets the Thunder rebuild wrong and then bring on Bruno Passos to discuss the San Antonio Spurs and they compete in Andrew vs. The Beat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nerder Town USA: {In the car} honk honk --> Mo Dakhil, Seth Partnow and Dave DuFour. Everyone is a yellin! "Farewell October,...glad to know ya' but it's time for a Fun show!" Thunder // bolts 'n lightning. Pump the brakes!! Throw out the last two seasons. Mo is pissed! Contenders are bullshitting? Ae we trending or are we Ending??? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jared Weiss & Mo Dakhil break down the top NBA games and stories from Thursday, October 28th. The guys talk about the Grizzlies handing the Warriors their 1st loss of the season and the Knicks holding off the Bulls late for a win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's Point of Contention. Marcus Thompson and Jay King debate! Hosted by Zach Harper.  Produced by Jade Hoye.  Take 1: Go Home and Watch a Comedy! Take 2: The Bulls are Back Baby! Take 3: The Player Empowerment Insurance Policy Take 4: MVP Talk: Ja Making Me Crazy! Take 5: Way Too Early Reactions? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Schlecht and James Edwards discuss the Thunder's come from behind win against the Lakers in OKC, the Kings buzzer beater against the Suns, and all the other games from around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's Hoops Adjacent, Bulls reporter Darnell Mayberry drops by to talk about the new-look Bulls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jared Weiss & Mo Dakhil break down the top NBA games and stories from Tuesday, October 26th. The guys talk about Russ Westbrook going off in OT in a Lakers win, Jokic hurting knee in a Jazz loss and what's the deal with the Mavericks Leadership Council? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Tim Cato discuss early season surprises including a rookie and how the Lakers are performing. Then the guys discuss the podcast Bob Voulgaris participated in and the implications on the Dallas Mavericks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Travonne Edwards and Dave DuFour recap a busy Monday night in the NBA. The Bulls become the first team to win 4 games on the back of 26 points from DeMar DeRozan, Boston capitalizes on a Hornets OT collapse and a 41 point game from Jayson Tatum, and the Clippers mollywhopped the Blazers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Basketball Buds, Zach Harper, Jay King, Travonne Edwards and Mo Dakhil. A vague report about Suns owner Robert Sarver has the guys wondering what's in store for the Suns and Chris Paul. Then, the cumbersome rollout of the NBA's Top 75 players and what they need to fix next time around. Then, Daryl Morey and Joel Embiid speak, again, on the Ben Simmons situation which now has a mental health component to it, what's next? Much more. As always, much much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap an exciting first weekend in the NBA. The Bulls, Hornets, and Warriors all made it to 3-0. Ja Morant nearly gives the Memphis Grizzlies the Los Angeles Back to Back sweep, but a missed free throw allows the Lakers to hold on for their first win of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss 5 coaching rotation decisions made this week, if a hot start matters for NBA contenders, and then they bring on Harrison Wind of DNVR to discuss the Nuggets and play some Nuggets trivia! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The season has begun, the fellas are having fun, Dave Seth and Mo get together and look back at some of the more interesting games still left on the table. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jared Weiss & Rich Hoffman break down the top NBA games and stories from Thursday, October 21st. The guys talk about the latest going on with Ben Simmons, Steph Curry goes off in a win vs the Clippers & the Heat dominate the Bucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Schlecht and Mo Dakhil discuss the Celtics Knicks double OT classic, and then bounce around the NBA on the 2nd night of action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Zach Harper, Dave DuFour, Tray Edwards, David Aldridge, Mo Dakhil, Marcus Thompson and special guest Nate Duncan as they preview the upcoming NBA season and answer your questions Live! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NBA Regular Season is back! Jared Weiss and Dave DuFour breakdown the first two games of the season. The Milwaukee Bucks destroyed the Brooklyn Nets 127-104, led by Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo's 32 points, 14 rebounds, and 7 assists. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 121-114 behind Steph Curry's triple-double. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Amick, Anthony Slater and Will Guillory break down opening night, the Pelican's upcoming season, what Zion's status is, Ben Simmons playing soon? and does Deandre Ayton deserve the max? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices