David Aldridge and BIG Wos talk to Trail Blazers reporter Brooke Olzendam of NBC Sports, about Melo, Damian Lillard, injuries and Kevin Love. Also trying to understand how and why the Knicks are so bad. Plus the current crisis in DC, the Impeachment and imagining if Obama had the record of Trump. Finally Style Rankings.

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In this week's Hoops Adjacent David Aldridge and Dave DuFour speak with Bucks GM Jon Horst, ponder the reality and highlight silver linings for a 4-17 Warriors team and also the conventional surprise team Toronto Raptors. Why didn't anyone see this coming?

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In this week's Hoops Adjacent David Aldridge and BIG Wos talk to Mavs beat reporter Tim Cato on the rise of Luka Doncic and how high can it go. Plus a look at his Slovenian roots. Also the positives of the NBA's schedule reform tournaments, reseeding and play-ins. Finally Wos' NBA Style rankings.

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In the latest Hoops Adjacent Indiana Pacers GM Kevin Pritchard drops by to talk about maintaining a winning culture despite injuries, Victor Oladipo's immense importance to the team and lessons learned from Larry Bird and The Malice at the Palace. Clippers / Celtics: Game of the year?Celtics are surprisingly good, defense. Issues may come to light in playoffsLou Williams and Montres Harold chemistryClippers need to add another big to seal up interior defenseKawhi and Paul George Carmelo's debutLooks good, but his defense is awful(23:30) Welcome Kevin PritchardDealing with all the injuriesKeeping Sebonis in the foldAcquiring, developing and keeping playersSmall Market financial predicamentMalcolm BrogdonTJ Warren ceiling Victor Oladipo and adjusting to new squadHappiest guy everLesson learned from Larry BirdMistakes made with BirdLessons learned from Malice at the PalaceAmateurs vs Professional (People love high school basketball in Indiana)Wos' Style Rankings Update PJ Tucker

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David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson welcome in Suns GM James Jones to talk about the Suns unexpected hot start, Devin Booker's rise, DeAndre Ayton suspension and a lot more. Also a look at the Bay Area sports landscape. The 49ers, Raiders, fans rich and not so rich and whether Steph will return this season.Produced by Jade Hoye

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Pelicans VP of Basketball Ops David Griffin drops in to talk about the state of the Pelicans. Zion, his health, expectations. Brandon Ingram's big start. Forming a bond with the city of New Orleans. And much more.

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On the latest episode David Aldridge and BIG Wos talk about the Warriors and decoding Steph Curry's popularity. Then Jon Krawczynski joins the program to talk about the Timberwolves positive start and Karl-Anthony Townes scrap with Joel Embiid. After that an exploration into NBA Style and why it's important. And finally what the Nationals winning the World Series means to Washington D.C.

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Hoops, Adjacent hosts David Aldridge and Wos Lambre from the Athletic talk about Damian Lillard and Shaq Diss Tracks and the California Law allowing college athletes to sign endorsement deals. Then, Ethan Strauss joins the show to talk MLB Playoff Ratings and D'Angelo Russel's future with the Warriors.

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HOOPS, ADJACENT with the Athletic's David Aldridge, Wos Lambre and Michael Lee. Talk, TV, Power, binging shows. David didn't finish the wire? Then, will Houston be sneaky good? Russ and James history. The Wizards need to change their culture. And finally the Great Carmelo Anthony Mini Debate. And even more.

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This week’s Hoops, Adjacent podcast, The Ahmad Rashad Edition, is now available on the @Back2Back pod network. @BigWos and I talk which L.A. team will be more compelling this year and the NBA’s major reach with its new anti-tampering proposals, then are joined by my man @TheJaxShow, the Heat’s longtime sideline reporter and studio host for Fox Sports Sun, to preview Miami’s team. Join us!

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