The Athletic NBA Daily

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.

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Zach Harper, Mo Dakhil, Travonne Edwards, and Jay King provide instant reaction to Kyrie Irving's trade to the Dallas Mavericks.

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Saturday Slam and Jam

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers recap the Week that Was, and then talk about Kyrie Irving's trade demand and what might be going back to the Nets if he is indeed traded.

In Part 2, Kelly Iko of the Athletic stops by to talk about the Houston Rockets, what they might be doing at the trade deadline and the offseason, and then the boys play a rousing rendition of Andrew vs. the Beat.

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Mo Dakhil, Seth Partnow, and Dave DuFour discuss Danny Green's return, Nikola Jokic's passing wizardry, and potential movers at the NBA Trade Deadline.

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Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil recap an action-packed Thursday night including the Bucks' comeback vs the Clippers, a narrow Lakers win over the Pacers, a crazy ending to Heat-Knicks, and more.

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Point of Contention

Zach Harper, Jay King and Marcus Thompson bring you Point of Contention

5 topics, 5 minutes, 5 Points of Contention

This week:

1. Desperate Traders on the outside looking in
2. How to choose a coach of the year
3. Who is the best team in the West?
4. Rising Stars
5. All Star battle for the last guard spot in the West

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Mark Schindler and Dave DuFour recap last night in the NBA. The Warriors fumbled a lead thanks to sloppy play and a D'Angelo Russell heater to lose to the Timberwolves. The Boston Celtics absolutely crushed the Brooklyn Nets. Damian Lillard erupted for 42 points to lead the Blazers to a victory over the scuffling Memphis Grizzlies.

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In this week's Hoops Adjacent, David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson are joined by Bastien Fontanieu, head of the french hoops website TrashTalk, to discuss the origins of likely #1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft Victor Wembanyama, how his game has evolved, the special mental factor that separates Wembanyama and what NBA should expect from the big Frenchman.

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Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil break down the Lakers' win over the Knicks, Nuggets defeating the Pelicans, Heat beating the Cavaliers, and the Clippers beating the Bulls.

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Tampering Podcast

Sam Amick, Anthony Slater, and Fred Katz are joined by Eric Nehm of the Athletic to discuss the state of the Bucks, why Giannis should be in the MVP race, and what they might do at the trade deadline.

Josh Robbins of the Athletic joins the guys in part 2 to discuss the Washington Wizards, their goals at the trade deadline, their team-building process and much more.

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Andrew Schlecht and Law Murray discuss the Kings OT win in Minnesota, the Blazers beating the Hawks in Portland, and much more from the night of January 30th in the NBA.

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Mo Dakhil, Dave DuFour, Travonne Edwards, and Jay King discuss Embiid's disrespect, Denver's defense, the Lakers and LeBron James getting jobbed by the referees, and Jay's Kings minute.

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Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap the weekend in the NBA. Joel Embiid drops 47 points on Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets in a 76ers victory. The Boston Celtics get a little help from the officials to beat the Los Angeles Lakers in overtime. The Minnesota Timberwolves move to 6th place in the West with a couple of victories.

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Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers recap the week that was in the NBA, what is going on with Ben Simmons and are there any trades that make sense, and should the Suns making a win now deal?

Then the guys bring on Adam Mares of DNVR to discuss the Nuggets season so far, Jamal Murray's comeback season, and Jokic an MVP repeat? Then they play a rousing rendition of Andrew vs. The Beat!

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Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour are excited about Rivalry Week in the NBA! How could the regional sports networks' bankruptcy affect the schedule? Are we ready to jump on the Sacramento bandwagon? Breaking down the Rui Hachimura trade and whether it helps the Lakers this season.

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Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil recap Thursday night's slate, including the Celtics losing to the Knicks in OT, Dallas over the Suns and Dinwiddie's monster game, Pistons beating the Nets, and react to the All-Star roster announcement.

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Point of Contention

5 Subjects, 5 Minutes, 5 Points of Contention

How to Choose an MVP?

Rui solving the Lakers problems?

Bob Meyers leaving the Warriors?

Brandon Ingram back with the Pelicans

Sixers Contenders in the East?

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Mark Schindler and Dave DuFour recap the big games from the NBA. Jordan Poole finishes in traffic to lift the Warriors over the visiting Grizzlies. The Sixers hold on to get the win over the resilient Nets and Ben Simmons. Damian Lillard scores 60 to lift the Blazers over the Jazz. Anthony Davis makes his return for the Lakers, while Rui Hachimura debuts in Purple and Gold.

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On this week's Hoops Adjacent, Mark Jones from ESPN and the play-by-play announcer for the Sacramento Kings TV broadcast joins David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson to talk about the evolution of the Kings franchise, the leadership role De'Aaron Fox has grown into, playoff aspirations for the franchise and the stories behind some of his most memorable calls.

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Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil recap Tuesday night's games including two close contests in Heat vs. Celtics and Nuggets vs. Pelicans, the Knicks getting a win over the Cavaliers, LeBron has now scored 40 points against every team in the league, and more.

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Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater discuss the upcoming trade deadline and who the sellers might be. The guys also give a live reaction to the Lakers acquiring Rui Hachimura from the Wizards.

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Andrew Schlecht and Mark Schindler discuss the night of NBA basketball from Monday, January 23rd. The Bulls beat the Hawks, The Kings dominate the Grizzlies, the Rockets pull off a win, and much more!

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Zach Harper, Mo Dakhil, Travonne Edwards, and Jay King discuss the ramifications of a 72 game season, Shannon Sharpe's beef with the Grizzlies, Dejounte Murray and Tony Parker, and Jay's Kings 2 Minutes.

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Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap the weekend in the NBA. The Boston Celtics extend their winning streak to 9 games with a victory over the Toronto Raptors. The Sixers pick up a win in Sacramento to close out a 5-0 roadtrip. The Warriors fumble a 17 point lead and Kyrie Irving scores 38 points as the Nets steal a victory in the Bay. The Lakers come back from a 25 point deficit to embarrass the Portland Trail Blazers.

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Saturday Slam and Jam

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers recap the week that was, discuss the Western Conference top 10 with Mark Schindler, and then are joined by Trey Kerby of No Dunks to discuss the Chicago Bulls and play another rousing edition of Andrew vs. The Beat.

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Mo Dakhil, Seth Partnow, and Dave DuFour discuss the elite teams in the NBA, possible moves ahead of the trade deadline, and whether players are injured more often today than in the past.

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Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour recap the night in the NBA. The Boston Celtics won an overtime thriller in their NBA Finals rematch against the Golden State Warriors. Joel Embiid records his 7th straight 30+ point game en route to a fourth consecutive Philadelphia victory. The Bulls and Pistons matched up in Paris. The Minnesota Timberwolves come from behind to steal a win against the Raptors.

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Point of Contention

Should the .500 Clippers panic?

Who could Poeltl help? Who else would change the NBA landscape via trade?

Who is making the Play In in the Western Conference?

Luka pushing for the Mavs to make moves?

Steph 4 President?

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Jared Weiss and Mark Schindler recap Wednesday night's games including the Grizzlies' narrow victory over the Cavaliers, the Timberwolves' loss to the Nuggets, and the Kings defeating the Lakers.

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On this week's Hoops Adjacent, David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson welcome on Zena Keita from The Athletic and NBC Sports Bay Area to talk about the contrasting goals of the Golden State Warriors to plan for the future while trying to win now, what James Wiseman may bring to the Warriors this season, and Draymond Green's future with the team.

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Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil recap Tuesday night's action including the Nuggets defeating the Trail Blazers, Bucs over the Raptors, and the Clippers' fourth quarter collapse against the 76ers.

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Tampering

Sam Amick and Anthony Slater break down the Warriors win in DC, what ignited the Warriors to a win, and if the Warriors should still be considered contenders.

Then the guys are joined by Andrew Schlecht to discuss the Oklahoma City Thunder and the recent success they've had.

To end the show Sam and Anthony are joined by Eric Koreen of the Athletic to discuss the Raptors and what the might do at the trade deadline.

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Andrew Schlecht and Mark Schindler discuss the basketball from MLK Day including Tatum going for 51, the Warriors pushing past the Wiz, the Raptors scratching and clawing their way to a win at MSG, and much more.

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Zach Harper, Mo Dakhil, Travonne Edwards, and Jay King are still in shock over Ja Morant. Will Mac McClung win the Dunk Contest? How are the Nets going to survive without Durant? Did the Alamodome game actually suck? Naming the All Star Guards.

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Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap the weekend in the NBA. LeBron James surpassed the 38,000 point mark in a close Lakers loss to the visiting 76ers. Nikola Jokić hits a game winner to lift the Nuggets over the Magic. The Warriors drop to 4-17 on the road with a loss to the Bulls in Chicago.

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Saturday Slam and Jam

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers recap the week that was in the NBA, hand our annual mid-season Slammies, and then talk to our good friend Will Guillory about the New Orleans Pelicans. The boys then play a rousing edition of Andrew vs. the Beat.

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Mo Dakhil, Seth Partnow, and Dave DuFour talk about NBA parity at the mid-season mark and all the teams that are stuck in the mud.

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Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil break down Thursday night's action, including a wild game in Mavericks vs. Lakers, the Cavaliers beating the Trail Blazers, and the Boston Celtics over the Brooklyn Nets.

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Point of Contention

Zach Harper hosts as Jay King and Marcus Thompson debate NBA topics:

Favorite in the west?

East and West All Star locks

Raptors need to shift

Rookie Rankings

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Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour recap the night in the NBA. The Celtics beat the Pelicans thanks to 41 points from Jaylen Brown. The Bucks hold off the Hawks in spite of only 7 points from Giannis Antetokounmpo. Kyle Kuzma connects with a game winning three in the closing seconds to lift the Wizards over the Bulls.

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On this week's Hoops Adjacent, David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson welcome on Gary Washburn from the Boston Globe to talk about the state of the Boston Celtics, Jaylen Brown's improvement, what moves the Celtics may try to make at the trade deadline and how the team has navigated the change in head coaches.

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Jared Weiss and Mark Schindler recap Tuesday night's NBA action, including a free throws aplenty and a thrown Theragun in Heat-Thunder, Donovan Mitchell's return to Utah spoiled by the Jazz, an Orlando win over the Trail Blazers, and the return of Steph Curry.

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Tampering Podcast

Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater are joined by Jon Krawczynski of the Athletic to discuss Sam's discussion with LeBron, the Timberwolves mess and how they get back on track, Kevin Durant's injury, who the guys like out West and prep for the trade deadline.

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Andrew Schlecht and Mark Schindler break down the Bucks win against the Knicks, the Celtics win against the Bulls and much more from Monday, January 9th.

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Zach Harper, Mo Dakhil, Jay King, and Travonne Edwards get together for the first time in 2023! Are the Lakers an okay basketball team? Will the Bulls or Knicks make the playoffs? What's wrong with NBA defense? Is NBA Live '95 Cedric Ceballos a top 5 player ever?

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Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap the weekend in the NBA. The Brooklyn Nets won their 18th game out of their last 20 with a victory over the Miami Heat, but Kevin Durant left with a knee injury. The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Utah Jazz thanks to 5 blocks and 3 steals from DPOY candidate Jaren Jackson Jr. The Indiana Pacers pick up 2 victories over the weekend against Portland and Charlotte.

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Saturday Slam and Jam

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week that was in the NBA. The boys are then joined by Sam Vecenie to discuss the Rookie class, and the 2023 NBA Draft.

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Mo Dakhil and Jovan Buha recap a rough night of games, including Clippers vs Nuggets, the Celtics crushing the Mavericks, and the Magic beating the Grizzlies.

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Mo Dakhil, Seth Partnow, and Dave DuFour get together for the first time in 2023 for a mailbag episode of the Nerder pod. What's the next evolution in the NBA? Who are some late breakout candidates? Can any team separate from the pack?

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Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour recap the night in the NBA. The Bucks and Raptors had a brick throwing contest, which was eventually, mercifully, finished in overtime with a Bucks win. An Evan Mobley jumper with 4 seconds remaining completed Cleveland's comeback victory over the Phoenix Suns. The Pacers pushed the Embiid-less 76ers to overtime only to see Deanthony Melton's late 3 pointer seal their loss.

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