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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?
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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?
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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