The Athletic NBA Show

Saturday Slam and Jam Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the Week that Was, 5 Shooting Stats that you may or may not know, and how the Warriors horrific road record could make them a historical anomaly. Then in Part 2, the boys are joined by Keith Parish of Gritz and Grinds, FastBreak Breakfast, and the Daily Ding to discuss the Memphis Grizzlies, the Ja Morant debacle, missing Brandon Clarke for the season, and the mess around Dillon Brooks. Then they play a rousing edition of Andrew vs. The Beat, followed by spinning the Wheel of Fandom to find out which team they will cover next week. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mo Dakhil, Seth Partnow, and Dave DuFour discuss the recent injury reports out of the Western Conference and the potential effects on the playoff race and the top half of the Eastern Conference hitting the gas. Visit indeed.com/nbashow22 to start hiring now! Go to Indochino.com and use code ATHLETICCBB to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jena Garcia and Dave DuFour react to a bevy of injury news, the Grizzlies shellacking of the Warriors, and the fourth quarter dominance of De'Aaron Fox for the Kings. Go to Indochino.com and use code ATHLETICNBA to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more. Go to HelloFresh.com/ding60 and use code ding60 for 60% off plus free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Point of Contention 5 Topics | 5 Minutes | 5 Points of Contention Spotlight on Silver for the Ja Morant situation, the back half of the West and who has the most to lose, how to choose an MIP, the insane MVP Discourse, and will extensions becoming more valuable with the new CBA? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Schindler and Dave DuFour react to the Kevin Durant ankle injury, the Cavaliers impressive win over Miami, and the Clippers closing lineup. Go to Indochino.com and use code ATHLETICNBA to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more. Go to HelloFresh.com/ding60 and use code ding60 for 60% off plus free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Hoops Adjacent, hip hop legend Chuck D joins the show to discuss the history of hip hop, his love of the Knicks and what is special about this year's Knicks team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil recap Tuesday night's slate of games including a Hornets win over the streaking Knicks, Anthony Davis going off in the Lakers' win over the Grizzlies, Thunder beating the Warriors and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Amick, Anthony Slater and Fred Katz discuss the streaking New York Knicks, the Clippers rough go, the Grizzlies big time issues with Ja Morant, who will make the West play in, and Lillard's ambitious goal. Visit indeed.com/nbashow22 to start hiring now! Go to Indochino.com and use code ATHLETICCBB to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mo Dakhil and Mark Schindler discuss the night of NBA basketball from March 6, 2023. Haliburton and Embiid's big nights, Mitchell and Cavs beating the Celtics, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach Harper, Mo Dakhil, Travonne Edwards, and Jay King discuss the Ja Morant debacle, Memphis falling apart, Kevin Durant in Phoenix, and the Clippers woes. Visit indeed.com/nbashow22 to start hiring now! Go to Indochino.com and use code ATHLETICCBB to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap the weekend in the NBA and discuss the top of the Eastern Conference since the start of 2023, Steph's return in a Warriors loss to the Lakers, and KD's big shot to put the Suns over the Mavericks. Go to hellofresh.com/ding60 and use code ding60 for 60% off plus free shipping! Go to Indochino.com and use code ATHLETICNBA to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saturday Slam and Jam Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are joined by the Athletic's own Sam Vecenie to discuss the upcoming NBA Draft, who is in the projected top 5? Which international players will make an impact? Which non-shooters does Sam believe in? The Brandon Miller situation and more! Then the boys are joined by Brad Rowland of Locked on Hawks to discuss the Hawks weird season, the Trae and Murray pairing, choosing between Capela and Okongwu, and more. Then the guys play a rousing rendition of Andrew vs. the Beat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mo Dakhil, Seth Partnow, and Dave DuFour are joined by Portland Trailblazers on-air analytics insider Cory Jez to discuss Damian Lillard's 71 point game, his incredible efficiency as a scorer, and the future of sports analytics from the Sloan analytics conference. Go to https://www.chime.com/nbashow to sign up for a Chime Credit Builder Visa Credit Card today! Thanks to Chime for supporting the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil recap some Thursday action with the Mavericks' win over the 76ers and the Warriors beating the Clippers. Visit ExpressVPN.com/DING for three months free with a one-year package. Head over to play.runyourpool.com/nbashow and don’t forget to get your picks in when the bracket is live, March 12th! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Point of Contention 5 Subjects, 5 Minutes, 5 Points of Contention: Contenders or Pretenders? Lakers sunk? Panic in Dallas? One and Done… Done? Harden back to H Town? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jared Weiss and Mark Schindler recap Wednesday night's action including KD's return in the Suns win over the Hornets, a close loss for the Pistons against the Bulls, and the Celtics beating the Cavs. Visit ExpressVPN.com/DING for three months free with a one-year package. Head over to play.runyourpool.com/nbashow and don’t forget to get your picks in when the bracket is live, March 12th! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Hoops Adjacent, The Athletic's 76ers reporter Rich Hofmann joins the show to discuss how the Harden-Embiid pairing is developing, the single biggest flaw in the 76ers championship aspirations, and whether the 76ers did enough at the trade deadline to win a championship. Go to https://www.chime.com/nbashow to sign up for a Chime Credit Builder Visa Credit Card today! Thanks to Chime for supporting the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour react to the LeBron James injury news, the Bucks 15th straight win, and the Wolves defensive performance in their win over the Clippers. Visit ExpressVPN.com/DING for three months free with a one-year package. Head over to play.runyourpool.com/nbashow and don’t forget to get your picks in when the bracket is live, March 12th! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tampering Sam Amick and Anthony Slater discuss Quin Snyder to the Hawks, Dame scoring 71 on the Rockets, a new CBA soon?, Mavs, Lakers, Knicks, Wolves, Warriors and Kings and how they will perform down the stretch.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Schlecht and Mark Schindler bring you the news and notes from the NBA, on February 27th, 2023. LeBron James injury and the Lakers moving forward, the Hornets beating the Pistons, but losing LaMelo Ball, the Knicks pummeling the Celtics, and the Magic hanging on to beat the Pelicans in New Orleans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Travonne Edwards, Mo Dakhil, and Zach Harper breakdown the finish between Boston and Philly, the Trae Young - Quin Snyder pairing in Atlanta, and an absurd scoring performance between the Clippers and Kings. Start your credit journey with Chime at chime.com/nbashow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap a loaded Sunday national TV slate from the NBA, including Damian Lillard's 71 point performance, and discuss Quin Snyder's new job in Atlanta. Visit ExpressVPN.com/DING for three months free with a one-year package. Head over to play.runyourpool.com/nbashow and don’t forget to get your picks in when the bracket is live, March 12th! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saturday Slam and Jam Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week that was in the NBA, which teams should be considered for the Conference Finals in the East and West? and Alex Speers introduces the Steven Adams All Stars. Then in Part 2 Eric Koreen of the Athletic joins to discuss the Raptors and play a rousing rendition of Andrew vs. the Beat! Go to tryfirstleaf.com/nbashow and sign up today to get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus free shipping. Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code NBASHOW to get 50% off your first month Head over to play.runyourpool.com/theathleticnbashow and don’t forget to get your picks in when the bracket is live, March 12th! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mo Dakhil, Seth Partnow, and Dave DuFour discuss the firing of Nate McMillan in Atlanta, the Hawks coaching search, and look ahead to the remainder of the season. Go to tryfirstleaf.com/nbashow and sign up today to get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jared Weiss and Law recap a full slate of games for the NBA's return to action Thursday night, including an OT win for the Celtics over the Pacers, 76ers beating the Grizzlies, Denver turning it on late to win against the Cavaliers and more. LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/ding Go to https://www.chime.com/ding to sign up for a Chime Credit Builder Visa Credit Card today! Thanks to Chime for supporting the show. Take advantage of MANSCAPED®’s best valued bundle and save 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code DING23 at Manscaped.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Young Ones Jared Weiss, Law Murray and Will Guillory discuss All Star Weekend, Westbrook to the Clippers, the Pelicans, NBA Paint, and can the Hawks be coached? Go to tryfirstleaf.com/nbashow and sign up today to get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus free shipping. Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code NBASHOW to get 50% off your first month Head over to play.runyourpool.com/theathleticnbashow and don’t forget to get your picks in when the bracket is live, March 12th! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Hoops Adjacent, former NBA referee Bob Delaney joins David Aldridge to talk about Delaney's new book Heroes are Human: a firsthand look at battling COVID from the front lines. Delaney also tells tales of his time as an undercover FBI agent and stories from officiating in the NBA. Go to tryfirstleaf.com/nbashow and sign up today to get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Basketball Buds recap an up and down NBA All Star weekend and the Dunk contest. Visit TryFirstleaf.com/NBASHOWto get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus free shipping. Visit play.runyourpool.com/NBASHOW to compete for a chance at $1,000! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A special Sunday edition of Hoops Adjacent, David Aldridge sits down with Karl Malone, Spencer Haywood and Cedric Ceballos to talk about each of their paths in the game and what they see in today's game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saturday Slam and Jam Andrew Schlecht, Dave DuFour and Mike Smeltz discuss the Rising Stars Challenge, and then go over Rising Stars Superlatives. Who will be the first to win an MVP? Who could make All NBA? DPOY? 6th Man? and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour celebrate All Star weekend with their favorite things, Charles Barkley's lockout comments, and a discussion about coaching and play calling. Visit Indeed.com/NBASHOW22 to start hiring now Visit ro.co/athletic to get 20% off your first Roman order today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil recap Thursday night's slate including Giannis' injury in Bucks vs. Bulls, the Wizards' comeback win vs, the Timberwolves, and the Clippers' win over the Suns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Point of Contention  5 topics, 5 minutes, 5 points of Contention 1. NBA Awards Minnimum 2. 3 Point Contest Winner? 3. Dunk Contest Winner? 4. How to Choose a Rookie of the Year? 5. Trouble for the Blazers? Visit Indeed.com/NBASHOW22 to start hiring now Visit ro.co/athletic to get 20% off your first Roman order today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jared Weiss and Mark Schindler recap Wednesday night's games including the Nets' win over the Heat and Mikal Bridges' big night, the Lakers beating the Pelicans and the reported interest in an extension for DLo, and the 76ers over the Cavs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Hoops Adjacent, DA and Marcus are joined by Colleen Dominguez and Sarah Allen, the producers of the new Showtime documentary 'Stand' on the story of Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf. Dominguez and Allen discuss the origins of the doc, how they were able to piece together all the different interviews with Abdul-Rauf, Steph Curry, Ice Cube and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mo Dakhil and Will Guillory dig into the Wednesday night action before sharing their thoughts on the slate of events for the All-Star Saturday Night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tampering Podcast Sam Amick and Anthony Slater discuss the post-trade deadline NBA, the Gary Payton II saga between Golden State and Portland, the James Wiseman piece of it, Kevin Durant in Phoenix, where Westbrook would fit and much more Visit Indeed.com/NBASHOW22 to start hiring now Visit ro.co/athletic to get 20% off your first Roman order today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Schlecht and Mark Schindler break down the games from February 13th in the NBA including the Pelicans beating the Thunder, the Nuggets gutting out a win in Miami, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach Harper, Mo Dakhil, Jay King, and Travonne Edwards discuss the Gary Payton II saga in the Bay, their biggest takeaways from the NBA trade deadline, and Russell Westbrook's suitors. Visit Indeed.com/NBASHOW22 to start hiring now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap the weekend in the NBA. Zion Williamson will miss more time after aggravating his injured hamstring. The Warriors have until Sunday night to make a decision on the Gary Payton II trade. The Celtics beat the Grizzlies thanks to 23 points from Derrick White. Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncić pair up for the first time against the Kings, but come up short thanks to 36 points from De'Aaron Fox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saturday Slam and Jam Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the Week that Was in the NBA, their favorite trade deadline deals, why we should be patient with the Blazers, why Pistons fans might feel a little uneasy, and then the boys talk to Law Murray about the Clippers and play a rousing rendition of Andrew vs. the Beat! Visit Indeed.com/NBASHOW22 to start hiring now. Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code NBASHOW to get 50% off your first month For more info on Morgan & Morgan services, go to forthepeople.com/nbashow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jared Weiss and Will Guillory break down Thursday night's action, including a win for the new-look Brooklyn Nets over the Chicago Bulls, and the Bucks beating the Lakers, as well as share their takeaways from the trade deadline. Get access to America's #1 Meal Kit! Go to hellofresh.com/ding65 and use code ding65 for 65% off plus free shipping Visit ro.co/athletic to get 20% off your first Roman order today! Get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more at indochino.com/ding Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mo Dakhil, Seth Partnow, and Dave DuFour react to all of the trades around the NBA at the deadline. Visit Indeed.com/NBASHOW22 to start hiring now. Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code NBASHOW to get 50% off your first month For more info on Morgan & Morgan services, go to forthepeople.com/nbashow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato, Alex Schiffer and Jay King gather together to have a conversation between NBA beat writers on what it is like to cover Kyrie Irving. They discuss his time with the Celtics and Nets, the good and the bad of him off the court, how mesmerizing he is on the court and more. Visit Indeed.com/NBASHOW22 to start hiring now. Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code NBASHOW to get 50% off your first month For more info on Morgan & Morgan services, go to forthepeople.com/nbashow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Guillory and Dave DuFour react to the Lakers, Jazz, and Timberwolves trade, the Knicks and Blazers trade, and Kyrie Irving's debut as a Dallas Maverick. Get access to America's #1 Meal Kit! Go to hellofresh.com/ding65 and use code ding65 for 65% off plus free shipping Visit ro.co/athletic to get 20% off your first Roman order today! Get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more at indochino.com/ding Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Hoops Adjacent, David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson welcome on former 76ers and Nets GM Billy King to discuss what the NBA trade deadline is actually like for GMs: the leaked information, working with trade partners, dealing with owners expectations and breaking the news to the players and their families. Visit Indeed.com/NBASHOW22 to start hiring now. Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code NBASHOW to get 50% off your first month For more info on Morgan & Morgan services, go to forthepeople.com/nbashow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil recap LeBron James' historic night breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's all-time scoring record, the Nets' loss to the Suns, and the Pelicans beating the Hawks. Get access to America's #1 Meal Kit! Go to hellofresh.com/ding65 and use code ding65 for 65% off plus free shipping Visit ro.co/athletic to get 20% off your first Roman order today! Get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more at indochino.com/ding Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tampering Sam Amick, Fred Katz, and Anthony Slater are joined by Mavericks beat writer Tim Cato to discuss Kyrie Irving being traded to the Mavs, how it came together, how Kyrie fits in with the team, and much more. Then the guys are joined by Andy Bernstein, legendary NBA photographer to discuss LeBron James inching toward the NBA scoring record that will likely be broken this week. They discuss Andy's career of covering the NBA, including the game where Kareem Abdul-Jabbar passed Wilt Chamberlain. The guys then break down what to expect at the trade deadline this Thursday. Visit Indeed.com/NBASHOW22 to start hiring now. Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code NBASHOW to get 50% off your first month For more info on Morgan & Morgan services, go to forthepeople.com/nbashow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Schlecht and Mark Schindler break down the night of NBA basketball from Monday, February 6th including the Clippers beating the Nets even with Cam Thomas' 47, the Rockets falling to the Kings, the Warriors bludgeoning the Thunder and more Go to HelloFresh.com/ding65 and use code ding65 for 65% off plus free shipping! Go to Indochino.com and use code DING to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more. Visit ro.co/athletic to get 20% off your first Roman order today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach Harper, Mo Dakhil, Travonne Edwards, Jay King, and James Edwards discuss Kyrie Irving's trade request (pre-trade), Stephen Curry's injury, on court skirmishes, and Jay's Kings minute. Visit Indeed.com/NBASHOW22 to start hiring now. Check out Morgan & Morgan at ForThePeople.com/nbashow or dial Pound LAW (Pound 529) from your cell phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices