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In this week's Hoops Adjacent ESPN's Marc Spears drops by to talk about his upcoming trip to Senegal for the NBA's Africa League. Also, the rise of Ja Morant and comparisons to Allen Iverson. And finally the Warriors recent woes and the headaches of air travel.

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Jared Weiss and Mark Schindler break down the top NBA games and stories from Tuesday, March 1st. The guys break down the Celtics beating the Hawks, Raptors comeback late to beat the Nets and the Wolves stun the Warriors.

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• Eastern elite breakdown, including conference finals picks, with an addendum on DeMar DeRozan
• Warriors update from Slater: As Suns "slide" without CP, and Warriors forget that you have to play fourth quarters, what's the latest with Draymond?
• Heading out West - to the bottom half of playoff/play-in teams: From Denver on down (including Jamal/MPJ update), which teams could you see getting out of the first round?
• KNICKS!

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Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour recap the night in the NBA.

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The Basketball Buds. Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Mo Dakhil and James Edwards III.

Rundown:

James Harden's 76ers Debut

Bucks vs Nets weekend showdown

Andre Drummond Arrives?

What is Charles Oakley thinking?

Tracy McGrady vs Tim Duncan MVP

LeBron denies rumors to shake up Lakers front office

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Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap the big games from the weekend.

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In the finale of season one of Stargazing, series host Jovan Buha reveals the best lessons learned from the group of experts and influencers he spoke to during this inaugural season. Insights from Rich Fresh, Ronnie 2K, Vince the Barber, Milo Frank, Tray Edwards, Christian Bowman and Darrell Ann.

To watch the full length interviews, check out the Stargazing playlist on The Athletic's YouTube page.

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Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss conference finals candidates and what the past decade tells us, questions surrounding the Phoenix Suns, and then Matt Moore of the Action Network joins the podcast to discuss the Nuggets and play a rousing game of Andrew vs. the Beat.

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The Nerder crew assembles to assess the Eastern Conference post All Star game / Trade Deadline and heading into the final stretch. Dave, Seth and Mo take a look at the top contenders and their weaknesses. First, Zion Williamson and the comments made by JJ Redick. Then, going through the East's best teams. Nets | Raptors | Celtics | Bucks | Cavs | 76ers | Bulls | Heat

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Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour recap the first night of games after the All Star break. Ja Morant returns after injury, but can't top D'Angelo Russell's huge fourth quarter as the Timberwolves defeat the Grizzlies. DeMar DeRozan scores 37 to lead the Bulls over the Hawks, including a three point play to take the lead.

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In this week's Point of Contention. Jay King and Will Guillory debate! Hosted by Zach Harper.

Take 1: Sam Presti you da Real MVP!

Take 2: LYIN ZION?

Take 3: The Dragon lands in Brooklyn

Take 4: Get these guys outta HERE!

Take 5: Chris Paul Thumbs Down! Suns Panic?

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In honor of Black History Month: Allen Iverson || Meadowlark Lemon || Mitch Richmond || Bernard King || Moses Malone || James Worthy || Spencer Haywood || Adrian Dantley || George McGinnis || Mannie Jackson share their stories on playing the game of basketball and getting to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

Produced and Edited by Jade Hoye

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The Basketball Buds: Zach Harper, Michelle Beadle, Jay King, Tray Edwards, Mo Dakhil recap the 2022 NBA All Star Game. Also be sure to check out 'What Did I Miss with Michele Beadle' every Tuesday and Thursday wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil break down the top NBA games and stories from Thursday, February 17th. The guys break down the Heat beating the Hornets in double OT, the 76ers beat the Bucks & Luka stays hot in a win vs the Pelicans

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In this week's Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Jay King debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.

Take 1: You TWO are not Wanted!

Take 2: Celtics on FIRE!

Take 3: Suns Victory Machine

Take 4: BUYOUT SZN!

Take 5: Giannis the Great for MVP

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Andrew Schlecht and Will Guillory break down the night of NBA basketball on February 17th. Monte Morris hits a buzzer beater against the Warriors, the Lakers beat the Jazz, and the Knicks hit a new low.

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Rockets reporter, Kelly Iko drops in to talk with DA and Marcus about the enigmatic James Harden and the big trade that has landed 'The Beard' in Philadelphia. Also, what happens with John Wall now? Much more.

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Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil break down the top NBA games and stories from Tuesday, February 15th. The guys break down the Mavericks big win vs Miami, Trae Young dropping 41 in a Hawks win and the Celtics destroying the 76ers.

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Sam Amick and Anthony Slater are joined by Rich Hofmann, Sixers beat writer for the Athletic, to discuss the Harden trade to Philly, what kind of player Harden is today, and how he will impact the team, plus storylines around the trade.

Sam and Slater then discuss the landscape of the league including a robust discussion on the Sacramento Kings.

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Travonne Edwards and Dave DuFour recap the games from Valentine's Day.

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The Basketball Buds. Zach Harper, Mo Dakhil and Jay King.

The Rundown

Did Daryl Morey make a mistake? Do people love/hate Daryl?

Closing windows and assets

Jay not sold on the Nets

Eastern Conference Stacked

Trade Deadline Losers

Luka & Bertans

First time Latvians have been traded for each other?

Quiet West, Quiet Suns

Celtics fix defense

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Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap an eventful weekend in the NBA.

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Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers break down an insane week in the NBA, hand out trade awards for the NBA trade deadline, discuss the Harden/Simmons swap with Mike Smeltz, and finally have Mark Schindler join the show to discuss the Pacers and the trades they've made over the past week.

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Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil break down the top NBA games and stories from Thursday, February 10th. The guys talk about the Wizards upsetting the Nets, CJ McCollum debuts for New Orleans in a loss to Miami & Luka drops 51 pts in a win vs the Clippers.

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Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, Andrew Schlect and special guest David Aldridge get you through the 2022 NBA Trade Deadline.

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Jared Weiss and Will Guillory recap Wednesday. Lakers vs Blazers // Kings vs Wolves // Jazz vs Warriors

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In this week's Point of Contention, Marcus Thompson and Jay King debate! Hosted by Zach Harper. (We're going early this week.)

Take 1: The Deal Zone

Take 2: Trade Grades! End of an Era in Portland

Take 3: Why did the Kings just trade away their best young player?

Take 4: Help Wanted in Laker Land

Take 5: All Star Skills, Dunks and 3-Pointers

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Former GM for the Nets and 76ers Billy King stops by to chat with David and Marcus about the Trade Deadline. What a week it is, and already with big trades between the Pacers and Kings and the Blazers and Pelicans. Also the differences between trades being made today versus back in the day. Deadline deals afoot, dealing with the pressures of ownership, management and fans, stats and info, "make sure you get the physical!" ....the clock is ticking. Tick Tock Tick Tock.

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Andrew Schlecht and Mo Dakhil discuss the Suns victory over the 76ers and the late game errors of Embiid. WE HAVE SOME TRADES! The Blazers send CJ McCollum to the Pelicans and the Kings and Pacers swap Haliburton for Sabonis. We break down the trades and what it means for each team. Finally we end the show with a discussion on Bradley Beal and his upcoming surgery.

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Sam Amick, Anthony Slater, and Bill Oram break down the problems with the Lakers, what they could do at the deadline, which players could be moved league wide, and much more on the NBA trade deadline

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Travonne Edwards and Dave DuFour discuss the All Star replacements and breakdown the games from Monday night.

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The Basketball Buds with Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Jay King and Mo Dakhil. It's Trade Deadline Week, and the fellas begin the week with some reckless speculation.

The Rundown: 

— Harden on the move?

— Clippers-Blazers trade 

— Would you trade for Buddy Hield or Caris LeVert? 

— Trade for Jerami Grant or Harrison Barnes?

— Trade deadline hopes/expectations 

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Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap the trade news and big games from the weekend.

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Nightlife in the NBA is a whole other game. Milo Frank is the director of marketing for the h.wood group in Los Angeles, one of the world’s premier hospitality and lifestyle companies. Milo helps connect pro athletes and celebrities with a premium nightlife experience. Milo discusses the process that he works through, how h.wood group caters to the rich and famous, and more from the business of partying.

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Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss 4 Bradley Beal trades, 5 trades from deadlines past that are more interesting in retrospect, and then the guys are joined by Trill Bro Dude to discuss his experience as a 76ers fan during the Simmons saga. They finish up the show with another rousing game of Andrew vs. The Beat

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Jared Weiss and Tray Edwards break down the top NBA games and stories from Thursday, February 4th.  The guys break down the Hawks upsetting the Suns, the Raptors beat the Bulls in OT & the NBA All-Star Reserves are announced.

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in this week's Nerder, She Wrote: Dave, Seth and Mo answer listener questions.

Questions / Topics

Who is the most average player?

How does good/bad ownership affect teams?

What to do with Jalen Brunson?

Grizzlies weaknesses?

Coaches end of game substitution patterns

Tanking

Are defensive stats any good?

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Andrew Schlecht and Fred Katz discuss the night of NBA basketball where the Grizzlies beat the Knicks at MSG, the Thunder beat the Mavs in OT, and so much more.

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In this week's Hoops Adjacent, NBA legend Mychal Thompson drops in to talk with DA and Marcus about the trials and tribulations of the 2022 Los Angeles Lakers, thoughts on his son's return to the game and lessons from the Showtime Lakers. Much more.

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Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil break down the top NBA games and stories from Tuesday, February 2nd.  The guys talk about Devin Booker making it look easy vs the Nets, the Bucks beat the Wizards & the Raptors cooling off the Heat

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Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater discuss the Eastern Conference, the trade deadline, if a Bradley Beal trade is possible, and what the Jazz might due after the news of Joe Ingles ACL tear.

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Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour recap the night in the NBA. The Sixers beat the Grizzlies 122-119 in overtime thanks to 33 from Tyrese Maxey. The Raptors seal a victory over the Hawks, without Trae Young, thanks to an OG Anunoby late three. Stephen Curry drops 40 to lead the Warriors over the Rockets.

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The Basketball Buds. While Zach is on vacation and Jay is in transit, Tray Edwards, Mo Dakhil and James Edwards III hold down the fort.

The Rundown

LeBron James injury (knee soreness)

Why did the Knicks trade for Cam Reddish?

Andrew Wiggins all starter

Melo in Philly (boy comments)

#1 seed Miami Heat

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Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap the weekend in the NBA. Fred VanVleet's two three pointers in the third overtime period lift the Toronto Raptors over the Miami Heat 124-120 in Triple OT!!! The Warriors outlast Kyrie Irving and the Harden - less Nets 110-106 thanks to an All Star performance from Andrew Wiggins. Cade Cunningham records a triple double in the second half to lead the Detroit Pistons over the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-105.

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In this week's Nerder, She Wrote: Dave returns from the mountains of Colorado to convene with Seth and Mo.

Favorite things: Jokić ridiculous season/week/game/one pass. Luka passing machine. Wizards end of game disaster movie.

True/False

Bradley Beal done in Washington?

Ja Morant in Seth's top tier

Utah homecourt in playoffs

Minnesota in top 6

Knicks miss the playoffs

Cavs to win division/2 seed in East

The Suns have a move to make

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Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour discuss the NBA All Star starters announcement and break down the games.

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In this week's Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Jay King debate! Hosted by Zach Harper.

Take 1: Take 1! Go HARDen or Go Home!

Take 2: The Lakers are Brack!?

Take 3: HOLY SHEAT!

Take 4: Feels Like Black Jesus!

Take 5: Giannis CREEP

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Jared Weiss and Will Guillory

Cavs beat Bucks, Garland and Mobley breaking out

Heat best team in the East

WTF is wrong with Knicks

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Sports Illustrated's Howard Beck drops by to talk to David and Marcus about the latest trade rumors. James Harden is not content in Brooklyn and now a deal for Ben Simmons may be on the table. The fellas sort through all the scenarios. Meanwhile, why did the Knicks trade for Cam Reddish and how the Knicks are stuck in No Man's Land. Plus, the Hawks and John Collins. And finally, Howard weighs in on the historic Lakers mess, wasting LeBron and who's responsible.

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