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 Friday. Monday: Basketball Buds with Zach Harper, Jay King and Josh Huestis | Tuesday: Hoops Adjacent with David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson | Wednesday: Nerder She Wrote with Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow, and Mo Dakhil | Thursday: Tampering with Sam Amick, Anthony Slater and Fred Katz | Friday: The Slam & Jam with Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers.

Episodes

NBA Offseason Awards

July 26, 2024 • 58 mins
Slam and Jam Andrew Schlecht and Fred Katz bring you their Offseason Awards which include: “Like a glove” award: move with the best overall fit   Offseason MVP: best offseason move  “Alright… we get it” award: Move people are talking too much about  “Hey! Look over here” award: Move people aren’t talking enough about  Offseason MIP: The team that improved the most  Poop for Coop award: The team that got a lot worse  “What di...
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On the road to the Olympics with Joe Vardon & Team USA

July 25, 2024 • 46 mins
Jared Weiss caught up with Joe Vardon fresh off the train to Lille to check in on his travels, LeBron's leadership, the logistics of the Olympics, and potential threats to the gold medal. Host: Jared Weiss With: Joe Vardon Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Producer: Jeshua Kidd & Dave DuFour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Lakers coaching staff | Team USA chemistry

July 21, 2024 • 38 mins
Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour break away from Summer League to discuss the Lakers coaching hires, discuss Team USA's chemistry as they head to the Olympics, and do a check-in with the Bucks and Magic. Host: Dave DuFour With: Mo Dakhil Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Producer: Dave DuFour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Joe Lacob and the Warriors' Big Changes

July 16, 2024 • 45 mins
On today's episode of Hoops Adjacent, David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson discuss the off-season from the Warriors, how it is being an owner of such a team, and would they ever be sold? Hosts: David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson With: Joe Lacob Producer: Jeshua Kidd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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NBA Summer League Day 2 | Ranking the West

July 14, 2024 • 56 mins
Zach Harper, Law Murray, and Kelly Iko are live for day 2 of NBA Summer League to discuss the second year players who have shown growth, consider which rookies will have the biggest impact this season, and predict the 2024-25 Western Conference seeding. Host: Zach Harper With: Law Murray & Kelly Iko Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Producer: Dave DuFour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Summer League Preview with Sam Vecenie

July 13, 2024 • 34 mins
Andrew Schlecht and Sam Vecenie are on location at Summer League to breakdown all the rookies to watch and discuss the sophomores that need to show out. Host: Andrew Schlecht With: Sam Vecenie Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Producer: Dave DuFour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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PG Goes East | Where do the Clippers Rank in the West?

July 10, 2024 • 49 mins
Hoops Adjacent David Aldridge, Marcus Thompson, and Law Murray discuss how Paul George felt disrespected by the Clippers in contract negotiations, and where the team goes without him. Where do the Clippers rank without PG there? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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DeRozan's fit in Sacramento | Summer Review: Spurs & Nuggets

July 9, 2024 • 36 mins
Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour discuss DeMar DeRozan's fit on the Sacramento Kings, the San Antonio Spurs' summer so far, and the lack of organizational alignment in Denver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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What happened with Paul George and the Clippers? | How much better are the Warriors?

July 8, 2024 • 63 mins
Zach Harper, Jay King and Law Murray discuss the latest on Paul George’s exit from the Clippers, Demar DeRozan’s role in Sacramento, and whisper loudly about the Warriors’ upside. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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NBA Contender Draft

July 5, 2024 • 57 mins
Slam and Jam Andrew Schlecht and Fred Katz do a contender draft going back and forth choosing the teams that have the best chance to win the title next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Klay Thompson’s exit | NBA Free Agency notes

July 4, 2024 • 46 mins
Sam Amick and Anthony Slater go behind the scenes on Klay Thompson’s exit from Golden State, breakdown the Warriors options to upgrade their roster, and take a look at some of the other moves so far in NBA Free Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Klay+PG Big Summer Moves | Celtics Are EXPENSIVE

July 3, 2024 • 50 mins
Jared Weiss, Law Murray, and Tim Cato sit down to talk about the biggest moves of Free Agency so far. Klay to the Mavs? Derrick Jones Jr. to the Clippers? PG to the Sixers? Plus, Jared breaks down Jayson Tatum's large contract, and the Celtics moves in this off-season after becoming NBA champions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nuggets out of contention? | New homes for Paul George and Klay Thompson

July 2, 2024 • 40 mins
Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour react to the Donovan Mitchell contract extension news, discuss the on-court fit for Paul George in Philly and Klay Thompson in Dallas, and breakdown the failures of the Nuggets and Bucks so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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2nd Apron FAQ w/ Larry Coon | NBA Free Agency Day One reaction

July 1, 2024 • 70 mins
First, Larry Coon, owner of CBAFAQ.com, walks Dave DuFour through the new CBA tax penalties and aprons. Then, Zach Harper, Jay King, and Mike Vorkunov react to all the day one signings around the NBA. Did the Thunder put themselves in pole position out west? Are the Sixers in the mix at the top of the east? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dejounte Murray Trade + NBA Draft Awards Show

June 30, 2024 • 76 mins
Slam and Jam Andrew Schlecht is joined by Will Guillory to discuss the the Dejounte Murray to the Pelicans trade and how it affects both the Hawks and Pelicans. Then in part 2 Bryce Simon of the Game Theory Podcast joins to hand out our annual draft awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Bronny James drafted by the Lakers | NBA Free Agency rumors

June 28, 2024 • 36 mins
Sam Amick and Anthony Slater react to Bronny James' selection by the Lakers in the NBA Draft. Then, they exchange notes on the latest with Paul George, Klay Thompson, the Sixers, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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NBA Draft Instant Reaction & Review

June 27, 2024 • 59 mins
Zach Harper, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour react to day one of the 2024 NBA Draft. Who won the first round? Trade grades, favorite picks, and a look ahead to day two round out the show.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mikal Bridges traded to the Knicks | NBA Draft News & Rumors

June 26, 2024 • 50 mins
Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour react to the Brooklyn Nets trading Mikal Bridges to the New York Knicks, assess the Knicks' next moves, and discuss JJ Redick as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The NBA Draft Preview With Krysten Peek

June 25, 2024 • 39 mins
Hoops Adjacent David Aldridge sits down with Krysten Peek of Yahoo Sports to talk all things NBA Draft 2024, and although regarded as an underwhelming draft, they discuss why it may not be all that bad. They also go deep on a few potential picks, and Krysten gives her take on Zach Edey's NBA future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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New Coach Day | NBA Draft & Free Agency for Rockets, Spurs, Grizzlies

June 24, 2024 • 52 mins
Zach Harper, Jay King, and Kelly Iko discuss the recent coaching additions for the Lakers and Cavaliers and give their takes on the Thunder snagging Alex Caruso from the Bulls. Then, they enter the Ikosystem to discuss the draft, free agency, and possible trades for Houston, San Antonio, and Memphis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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