Episodes
David Aldridge, JA Adande and Wos Lambre on the legacy and complexities of Kobe Bryant.
Published 01/31/20
In the latest episode of Hoops, Adjacent David Aldridge and Wos Lambre talk with Executive Director of the WNBPA Terri Jackson on what it was like negotiating the new CBA and the important steps that were made in this important labor agreement. Also watching her son Jaren Jackson Jr and bright future of the Memphis Grizzlies. Plus, David's trip to NYC to honor David Stern and reflecting on the forgotten players who helped build the NBA. Finally the importance of MLK Day and what Monday meant...
Published 01/23/20
ESPN and FiveThirtyEight's Chris Herring drops by to talk about Chris Paul, the 76ers chemistry, Al Horford, Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons vs Markelle Fultz and likely Eastern Conference Finalists. Also at the top of the show, a discussion on Kyrie Irving's latest comments about the Nets needing more help to compete with the league's best teams.
Published 01/16/20
David Aldridge and BIG Wos welcome in Sam Vecenie to talk about the Ben Simmons hype and mystery,
Published 01/10/20
In a special edition of Hoops, Adjacent David Aldridge speaks with Sam Amick, Ethan Strauss and Tony Jones on the passing of former NBA Commissioner David Stern. Notably all that he brought to the game as we know it, and separating his failures as a commissioner from his achievements as a human being.
Published 01/02/20
In this week's Hoops's Adjacent TNT's Chris Webber drop in to talk about the Clippers potential to win the title, Lakers depth, Chris Paul's weaknesses, and his upcoming memoir 'By God's Grace.' Also the Miami Heat are pretty good and best fits for Kevin Love. And finally Wos' latest Style Rankings.
Published 12/20/19
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.
Published 12/13/19
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?
Published 12/06/19
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.
Published 11/29/19
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 playoffs Lou Williams and Montres Harold chemistry Clippers need to add another big to seal up interior defense Kawhi and Paul George...
Published 11/23/19
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
Published 11/15/19
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.
Published 11/08/19
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.
Published 11/01/19
Hoops, Adjacent hosts David Aldridge and Wos Lambre from the Athletic talk Dame v. Shaq Diss Tracks. Plus Ethan Strauss joins the show to talk about D'Angelo Russell's future with the Warriors
Published 10/15/19
HOOPS ADJACENT: David Aldridge and Wos Lambre are joined by the Athletic's Michae Lee to talk about Power, Westbrook & Harden, Raptors, Heat and A Great Melo Mini Debate
Published 10/15/19
This week’s Hoops, Adjacent podcast, The Ahmad Rashad Edition, David Aldridge and Wos Lambre are joined by longtime Miami Heat sideline reporter Jason Jackson
Published 10/15/19