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Every Atlanta Hawks conversation from the day's podcasts. One playlist.

The Cutdown listens to leading NBA podcasts every morning, keeps only the parts about your team, the Hawks, and cuts them into one playlist.

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This week in Hawks talk

The shows spent the week checking in on Buddy Hield's strong performance for The Bahamas in FIBA qualifying, where he put up big numbers to help his team get a win. The hosts also touched on some coaching changes happening with The Bahamas program.

Written by The Cutdown's reader from this week's clips.

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In this week's clips: Buddy Hield.

How it works

Only the Hawks talk. Every morning.

1We listen to the NBA's biggest podcasts
The Hoop CollectiveBill Simmons PodcastThe Zach Lowe ShowThe Ryen Russillo ShowDunc'd OnMind the GamePardon My TakeThe Old Man and the ThreeThe Athletic NBA DailyThe Pat McAfee ShowThe Ringer NBA ShowFirst Things First
2We find the Hawks conversations
HornetsBrandon Miller extension in Charlotte
HawksBuddy Hield shines for The Bahamas in FIBA qualifying
MagicAmen Thompson vs. Paolo Banchero: who do you build around
MagicAnthony Black extension and Orlando cap crunch

Everything that isn't Hawks talk gets cut. Sorry, Hornets, Magic.

3We create one Hawks playlist for you every morning
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12 NBA shows monitored/ seven mornings a week/ you pick the shows and the minutes

Talked Hawks most this week: The Hoop Collective (1).

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Common questions

Which podcasts get reviewed for Hawks conversations?

Bill Simmons Podcast, The Hoop Collective, The Zach Lowe Show, The Ryen Russillo Show, Dunc'd On, Mind the Game, Pardon My Take, The Old Man and the Three, The Athletic NBA Daily, The Pat McAfee Show, The Ringer NBA Show, First Things First. Any time one of them has a substantive Hawks conversation, it becomes a clip.

What are the best Hawks podcasts right now?

Going by who actually talked about the Hawks this week: The Hoop Collective (1). The Cutdown reads all of the big national shows every morning and pulls the Hawks parts into one playlist, so you get the best of every one of them.

What are people saying about the Hawks today?

Lately: Buddy Hield shines for The Bahamas in FIBA qualifying. Press play at the top of this page to hear it, or get the app for the full playlist every morning.

When is it ready?

By about 6:30am Eastern, seven mornings a week.

Is it free? Do I need an account?

Free, and no account. Your follows and history stay on your phone.

Is this an official Atlanta Hawks app?

No. The Cutdown is independent and not affiliated with the Atlanta Hawks or the NBA. We just listen to the podcasts so you don't have to skip around.

Is there an Android version?

iPhone only for now.

Do you rehost the audio?

No. Every clip plays from the show's own servers, exactly like a podcast app, and every clip credits the show and links the full episode. We send listeners to shows.

Can I follow other teams too?

Yes, in the app. Follow as many teams as you want, NFL included, plus individual players, and every morning they all land in one playlist.

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