Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss who they think are locks for their over or under for the season and then Kelly Iko, Rockets beat writer, discusses the Rockets upcoming season and how their rookies will play this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Taylor of Thinking Basketball stops by to chat with Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow and Mo Dakhil. Is the MVP Kevin Durant's award to lose? League Parity and the Coach of the Year race Why does everyone love Jordan Poole so much? Can the Bucks repeat? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Philadelphia 76ers beat writer Rich Hofmann joins Jared Weiss to discuss the latest in the Ben Simmons saga. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's Hoops Adjacent, David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson talk to Sports Illustrated's Chris Herring about his new upcoming book "Blood in the Garden: The Flagrant History of the New York Knicks" ... Also the situation with NFL coach Jon Gruden and then Kyrie Irving and the Nets, what's next? (Recorded prior to latest news on Irving) https://theathletic.com/2885561/2021/10/12/kyrie-irving-and-his-vaccine-stance-clarified-why-the-nets-star-has-made-a-decision-that-will-sideline-him/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Brooklyn Nets beat reporter Alex Schiffer and host Jared Weiss provide updates and reaction to Kyrie Irving's suspension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Western Conference Preview with Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater Most underrated team Most overrated team How many West teams are contenders? ( AD BREAK ) Best rookie in the West West breakout player Team most likely to make the playoffs that didn’t last season ( AD BREAK ) Team most likely to miss the playoffs that made it last season Which team will have the best record in the conference? Which team will have the worst record in the conference? Pick to win the West Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Basketball Buds, Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Dave DuFour, Mo Dakhil, Rich Hofmann and Jay King (from a wedding in Massachusetts) gather to preview the Eastern Conference. Who's in, who's out? Who might make it, who might miss the cut. Commence, The Order: ORLANDO Magic, INDIANAPOLIS Pacers, TORONTO Raptors, NEW YORK Knicks, DETROIT Pistons, ATLANTA Hawks, CHARLOTTE Hornets, CLEVELAND Cavaliers, BOSTON Celtics (with the Kid), CHICAGO Bulls, PHILADELPHIA 76ers, MIAMI Heat and the MILWAUKEE Bucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss which teams are primed to surprise? Which guards should be targeted in NBA fantasy? and then they bring on Josh Robbins to discuss the Orlando Magic and then do some Magic trivia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Schlecht and Will Guillory discuss rookies they are watching for in the preseason and beyond.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's Nerder, John Hollinger joins Dave DuFour and Mo Dakhil to talk about some very early preseason takeaways. First up, Ja Morant hunting off the dribble three, the Dallas Mavericks post up game and the Utah Jazz versatility. Jordan Poole and the Warriors. Also, are training camp/preseason takeaways useful at this point? Plus, scheduling preseason games...ugh, Enjoy! Almost ....on the road again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Schlecht and Will Guillory preview the Pelicans upcoming season, Zion's health status, who starts and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic NBA Show Presents - Point of Contention with Marcus Thompson and Jay 'The KID' King. Hosted by Zach Harper | Produced by Jade Hoye Take1: It’s John Schuhmann SZN! Take2: Deandre Aint’in getting the Max? Bad Break... Take 3: Over in Philadelphia the 76ers standoff with player 25 continues. From 76ers reporter Kyle Neubeck “despite assurances through various media members of note, a league source says the financial significance of holding out is starting to take hold in 25's camp.  Tale 4: Dont Sleep… but be a Sleeper! It’s Fantasy Basketball SZN Take 5: Goodbye, Farewell, Adios Pau Gasol! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Warriors superstar Steph Curry stops by to talk with David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson about being a Dad, his preparations, confidence and insecurities heading into any season. Also, staying calm and controlling emotions, Kobe, Shaq and Allen Iverson's comments on his play and the recent dilemma the Warriors had with Andrew Wiggins. Much more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon Krawczynski joins Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater to discuss how Ben Simmons strategy to get traded is working, comparing it to Harden and Butler, and then how the Timberwolves organization is working with a new GM and owner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Basketball Buds are back. Zach Harper, Jay King, Tray Edwards, Dave DuFour and James Edwards III return just in time time for the Fall. Happy October! The Season's almost here, and things are settling in...{door closes creeeeeek).... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss 5 storylines to watch for in the preseason, 2 teams that have 2 3rd year players that need to see improvement, and then they bring on Lakers beat reporter for the Athletic Jovan Buha to discuss the Lakers, Westbrook, LeBron in year 19 and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

76ers reporter Derek Bodner drops by to talk with Dave DuFour and Mo Dakhil about the latest with Ben Simmons and the 76ers situation. Lessons from Jimmy Butler's time in Minnesota. The latest, including Joel Embiid's comments calling Simmon's move disrespectful, and what it means to Philadelphia's chances this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Alex Schiffer checks in with Jared Weiss from the Brooklyn Nets training camp in San Diego. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Nehm joins Dave DuFour to check in after Bucks media day with updates on the team's internal outlook on the upcoming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dateline 9.29.21 -- Hoops Adjacent -- 'ol pal Sarah Kustok drops by to talk with DA and Marcus on the drama unfolding in Brooklyn, NEW YORK and across the land ........Who said what?.... What's to come? ...and all the things that MATTER | Wiggins react | Brad Beal Said what? | & the NETS. ...the Kyrie conundrum, Kevin Durant and that (Achilles), Patty Mills to the Rescue! .... James Harden the LEADER + Covid x Logic Mandate Madness, Also! Steve Nash the Vet! coach...and, of course, so much more...."pssst...when is Sarah gonna coach an NBA team?!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Amick, Anthony Slater, (and later Andrew Schlecht) discuss NBA Media Day around the country and how vaccination is impacting the potential for the Warriors and Nets, Kyrie Irvings comments, Zion Williamson's foot injury, the Nuggets locking up MPJ, Kawhi Leonard returning this season?, Caris LeVert's back injury, and Jason Kidd's comments on Luka's upcoming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Sheil Kapadia joins Mo Dakhil and Seth Partnow to discuss the analytics in the NBA and NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil discuss which teams they think are underrated heading in to the NBA season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil discuss the changes in the Minnesota Timberwolves front office, why, and what's next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former undercover New Jersey state trooper and professional basketball referee, Bob Delaney drops by to talk with David and Marcus about life, coping with stress, September 11th and all that's going on now. Plus his connections to the NJ mafia and thoughts on the new Sopranos movie coming in October. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tray, Mo and Jay react to a lack of enthusiasm Kawhi and others had during the Clippers announcement on their new stadium. Also John Wall for Ben Simmons? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers bring you another week of Slam and Jam! We discuss the player that had one of the worst stats in NBA history, 5 breakout candidates in the Eastern conference, and then Keith Parish of Fastbreak Breakfast joins the show to discuss the Memphis Grizzlies, their offseason moves and how they move forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jared Weiss and Keith Parish are back to discuss their favorite candidates to surprise based on new situations and opportunities in the upcoming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No Dunks' Tas Melas joins Zach Harper and and Jay King in this week's Point of Contention to Debate! Take 1 > Can anyone say Groundhog Day? Yes? Yes? YESSSS??? (Ben Simmons) Take 2 > Death Taxes and the NBA’s In Season Tournament Idea Take 3 > Less video replay? Yes please! Take 4 > All Bets are ...ON? Title Odds. Take 5 > MVP Odds! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jared Weiss and Keith Parish discuss their favorites for this year's Most Improved player award.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Amick and Anthony Slater are joined by Athletic Sacramento Kings writer Jason Jones to discuss his piece on Chris Webber, the direction of the Kings, if they should trade for Ben Simmons, and what destinations make sense for Ben Simmons. Then in part 2 at the 56:00 minute mark Sam Amick is joined by Donovan and Nicole Mitchell to discuss their partnership with Clorox to improve schools, Donovan's injury and their playoff performance, and what to expect for the Jazz this offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Schlecht and Jon Krawczynski discuss the Timberwolves upcoming season, how Karl Anthony Towns is ready for the challenge, revisiting the D'Angelo Russell trade, if the Wolves should trade for Ben Simmons and what it would take to get him, and finally how Anthony Edwards can be the next star in Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Nerder crew, Dave Seth and Mo, assembles for a listener Mailbag! > Ben Simmons > Shot selection > Why teams overachieve and underachieve?  > FIBA vs. NBA rules > Favorite season of all time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the NBA Contenders and Pretenders from each conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss which rookies could surprise in year 1 as key contributors on their teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss 5 mildly interesting storylines from the NBA news cycle, 6 Western Conference players that could break out, and then the boys are joined by Jonathan Macri of Knicks Film School to discuss how the Knicks new additions fit with Randle, if RJ Barrett can take the next step, how the young guys can develop, How Kemba fits with the Knicks and much more! Then the guys play a Knicks trivia game as part of Andrew vs. The Beat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Parish and Dave DuFour run it back, this time taking a far too early glance at the Western Conference playoff picture and giving their thoughts on the pecking order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

POINT OF CONTENTION DATE: 8/31/21 HOST: ZACH  CO-HOST: JAMES | JAY INTRO Welcome to Point of Contention. Five Subjects Five Minutes. Five Points of Contention.  Im Zach, Jade Hoye is producing. Coming up on the show...Will Daryl trade 25? Confounding Cavs! Lillards Lips are Sealed? The Ancient Lakers and Free Agency Winners and Losers.  In this corner, Flynt Michigan native, Pistons expert, Clippers fan, and future author of the book “Bad Boy: How Stan Van was not the Man” It’s James Edwards III. James, the new Kanye? Classic or Flaccid? And in this corner…from the hard streets of Springfield Mass, Celtics beat reporter, and future author of the book From the Mid Ainge: The rise and fall of Danny Ainge … Jay ‘The Kid’ King Jay, is Damian Lillard the greatest NBA rapper of all time? (Banter) SEG 1 Jade start the Clock! A matter of when not if! ***From The Athletic’s Shams Charania dateline August 30*** Since July the 76ers has conducted “expansive” discussions with several teams, including Minnesota and Toronto, but neither a Timberwolves package nor the Raptors’ proposals have appealed to the 76ers as of yet.  Rival executives believe it’s only a matter of when — not if — the All-Defensive team stalwart is moved.  For now, all signs continue to point to 25’s career in Philadelphia coming to an end. (BREAKING NEWS)  Hold on we got some breaking news happening right now.  From Keith Pompey 25 now says he no longer wants to be with the 76ers!  Whoaaaaaaa!  From the Philadelphia Inquirer Ben Simmons let it be known that he wants out. In a meeting with the 76ers last week in Los Angeles, Simmons told team co-managing partner Josh Harris, president of basketball operations Daryl Morey, general manager Elton Brand and coach Doc Rivers that he no longer wants to remain a Sixer, according to multiple sources. Sources said the three-time All-Star also does not intend to report to training camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Parish and Dave DuFour take a far too early glance at the Eastern Conference playoff picture and give their thoughts on the pecking order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Milwaukee Bucks Owner Marc Lasry joins Sam Amick and Anthony Slater to discuss the Bucks winning the NBA Championship, the tampering debacle with Bogdanovic, the stress and success of this past playoff run, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave, Seth and Mo gather and reflect on Summer League Vegas, and the things that mattered. Who stood out? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Old pal Jason Todd Jackson stops by to talk to DA and Marcus about the Miami Heat and the moves they made during this stirring summer. Hiya. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach Harper, Dave DuFour, Travonne Edwards and Jay King discuss the NBA Offseason, if LeBron James is still at the top of the league, what offseason moves were best/worst, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the Grizzlies team building, a summer league discussion, and then Trey Kerby joins to discuss the Bulls and if they are back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach Harper is joined by Marcus Thompson and James Edwards with Andrew Schlecht producing to bring you Point of Contention. 5 Subjects. 5 Minutes. 5 Points of Contention. This week! KD and Draymond blame Warriors management for their breakup Joel Embiid inks a new deal, but can he win it all? Summer League takeaways Christmas Day games and if Jokic was snubbed Is Pascal Siakam long for the Raptors? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Amick, Fred Katz, and Blake Murphy discuss the following 5 questions on the NBA Offseason What team improved the most? Are there any new contenders? Any contenders from last year move out of contention? Most overrated acquisition? Rookie that will make the biggest impact What player is poised to break out? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mo Dakhil and Seth Partnow are joined by Nate Duncan to discuss the NBA offseason, who improved, and what the Sixers should do with Ben Simmons. To end the show, the guys discuss NBA Summer League and who stood out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Schlecht, Kelly Iko, and Jerome Cheng discuss the NBA Summer League, the Rockets first rounders Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun, Scottie Barnes performance, and if the Raptors should have taken Jalen Suggs at 4. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices