The Athletic NBA Show
The Athletic
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.
Location:
United States
Networks:
The Athletic
Description:
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.
Language:
English
Episodes
Mavs close out Wolves, Move on to the Finals | What's the problem with the Celtics?
5/31/2024
Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour give their instant reaction the Mavericks' series-clinching victory over the Timberwolves, recap the series, and discuss some of the issues for the Boston Celtics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:37:17
Early Finals Preview + Looking to Game 5 of Western Conference Finals
5/30/2024
Tampering Sam Amick and Anthony Slater are joined by The Athletic's Jared Weiss to discuss the Celtics' road to the NBA Finals, and previewing what they need to do to bring home banner No. 18. The guys also look at the Western Conference Finals to see if the Wolves will be able to force a Game 6, or if the Mavericks have a date with the Celtics on June 6th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:53:28
The RodFather | Rod Strickland
5/29/2024
Hoops Adjacent David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson are joined by NBA legend Rod Strickland to discuss his godson Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks. The guys also discuss Strickland's playing days, how the game has changed since he was in the league, and how he ended up having a career doing something that he swore he'd never do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:44:49
Wolves Hang On + Spurs and Rockets Future
5/29/2024
Slam and Jam Andrew Schlecht and Fred Katz discuss the Wolves win over the Mavs in Dallas to stave off elimination and if the Wolves can actually make this a competitive series. In part 2 Kelly Iko joins to discuss the Rockets and Spurs offseason and how each of those teams is going to climb back in the Western Conference Playoffs. Then they finish with a fun edition of Fred vs. a Friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:07:49
Celtics Sweep Pacers, Move on to the Finals
5/28/2024
Zach Harper and Jared Weiss discuss the Celtics win over the Pacers in Game 4. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:18:05
Mavs and Celtics up 3-0 | Weekend Recap
5/27/2024
Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour recap the conference finals games from the Weekend as the Celtics and Mavericks are both one game away from Finals berths. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:28:40
WCF Game 1 Takeaways | What's next for Denver & OKC?
5/24/2024
Sam Amick, Anthony Slater, and Tim Cato give their takeaways from the opening game of the Western Conference Finals, what to look for in game two, and discuss what comes next for the Nuggets and Thunder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:41:20
Mavs Take Game 1 + Celtics Arrive
5/23/2024
Slam and Jam Andrew Schlecht and Fred Katz break down the Mavs win against the Wolves in Minnesota, how Luka did it, and what the Wolves need to do to get in this series. In Part 2 Jared Weiss of the Athletic joins to discuss the Celtics and their Game 1 win, Tatum's play, when Porzingis will return and much more. Then they play a rousing edition of Fred vs. a Friend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:13:13
Celtics steal Game 1 in OT | Postgame Instant Reaction
5/22/2024
Mo Dakhil, Seth Partnow, and Dave DuFour give their instant reaction and analysis after the opening game of the Eastern Conference Finals, preview the Western Conference matchup, and discuss the Nuggets earlier-than-anticipated exit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:52:52
Indiana, She Wrote With Caitlin Cooper | Can the Pacers Hold Their Own Against The Celtics?
5/21/2024
Hoops Adjacent David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson are joined by Basketball, She Wrote's Caitlin Cooper to break down the Indiana Pacers journey to the Eastern Conference Finals, and whether or not they stand a chance against the number one seeded Boston Celtics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:01:22
Conference Finals Preview | Game 7s Decoded
5/20/2024
Buds Zach Harper, Jay King, and Josh Huestis react to the conclusion of the playoffs' second round, discuss the finish between the Nuggets and Wolves, and preview the Eastern and Western conference finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:50:36
Wolves & Pacers win | Game 7 postgame reaction
5/20/2024
Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour give their instant reaction to the Minnesota Timberwolves thrilling comeback game 7 victory over the Denver Nuggets, discuss the Pacers blowout win over the Knicks and the Mavericks dispatching the Thunder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:33:58
NBA Draft Preview
5/17/2024
Andrew Schlecht is joined by Sam Vecenie to break down the 2024 NBA draft. Is the draft as bad as some say? What could Alex Sarr bring to the Hawks? Who should the Hawks trade? That and much more about a bunch of different prospects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:33:33
Mavs/Thunder Game 5 instant reaction + "Why So Serious?" w/ Mike Singer
5/16/2024
Anthony Slater and Dave DuFour give their reactions to the Mavericks' game five win. Then, Mike Singer joins Sam to discuss the Denver Nuggets, Nikola Jokić, and his book, “Why So Serious? The untold story of NBA champion Nikola Jokić”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:57:17
A Jokić Masterpiece + Brunson destroys Pacers | Postgame
5/15/2024
Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour react to the Denver Nuggets dismantling of the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Knicks destroying the Pacers, and discuss the Mavericks loss the Thunder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:51:30
Pistons Draft Talk With James Edwards III | Is Bronny an NBA Player? + The Golden State Valkyries
5/14/2024
Hoops Adjacent David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson are joined by The Athletic's James Edwards III to dissect the draft lottery and what the Pistons should be doing in the off-season. Then, the guys discuss what they think Bronny's decision to remain in the draft. Also, The WNBA has announced a new team! Check what the Bay's Finest Marcus Thompson had to say about the news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:51:00
Thunder strike back + Celtics scuffle to 3-1 lead
5/14/2024
Andrew Schlecht and Dave DuFour give their instant reaction to the unlikely Thunder comeback win over the Mavericks and the Celtics uninspiring win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:36:30
Playoff Panic Meter + Who really won the lottery?
5/13/2024
Zach Harper, Jay King, and Josh Huestis take a look at the Panic Meter for each playoff series and answer, "Who really won the NBA Draft Lottery?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:52:29
Nuggets tie series + Knicks toast? | Playoff weekend recap
5/13/2024
Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour give their instant reaction to Denver's Game 4 win to tie their series with the Timberwolves, breakdown the Pacers success in tying their series with the Knicks, discuss the Mavs and Celtics series leads, and react to the NBA Draft Lottery results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:38:16
Mavs Steal Game 2 + Knicks Surviving the Playoffs
5/10/2024
Slam and Jam Andrew Schlecht and Tim Cato break down the Mavs win in OKC for game 2, how Dallas pulled it out, potential OKC adjustments, and what was up with the sex noises at Luka's press conference? In Part 2, Fred Katz and Jonathan Macri discuss the Knicks, OG's injury, and play a fun edition of Fred vs. a Friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:02:33