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The Athletic NBA Daily
Start your day with The Athletic NBA Daily – a fast, entertaining recap of the most important games and stories from the world of professional basketball with new episodes dropping Monday through Friday. Hosted by Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Esfandiar Baraheni with regular appearances by The Athletic’s award-winning NBA reporters. Andrew Schlecht and Alex Spears cap the week with the full-length Saturday Slam n’ Jam episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
- The Athletic NBA Daily
76ers & Embiid implode to 2-11 | Lillard bails out Bucks
Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni sound the panic alarm over Joel Embiid and the Sixers and discuss the controversial game-ending steal in Sacramento. Then, The…
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Undefeated Cavs win 15th straight game
Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Es Baraheni discuss Cleveland’s undefeated start to the season, De’Aaron Fox’s 60-point game, and the weekend’s buzzer beaters…
The Athletic NBA DailyWorried about the Mavs? + How bad is the East?
Saturday Slam and JamAndrew Schlecht and Alex Speers break down the top stories of the week including Chet's injury, Wemby and Giannis' big nights, and the red…
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Were we wrong about the Nuggets? | Chasing down the Cavs
Dave DuFour and Zena Keita are joined by Senior National NBA Writer Sam Amick to catch up on the latest with the struggling Bucks and resurgent Nuggets. Then…
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Victor Wembanyama makes history
Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni break down the night of NBA basketball and the absurd performances by Victor Wembanyama and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Then the guys…
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Warriors Spoil Klay’s Return to the Bay
Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are joined by Trey Kerby of No Dunks to discuss Klay Thompson’s return to the Bay for the Mavs/Warriors matchup. They discuss the…
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Cavs stay undefeated | NBA Cup Preview
Dave DuFour and Zena Keita take a look at the undefeated Cavaliers after their latest win and discuss the injury situation around the league as NBA Cup group…
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Why are the Bucks struggling? | Chet Holmgren's injury
Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Es Baraheni run you through the games from the weekend including the Thunder vs Warriors, Chet Holmgren’s injury, the sputtering…
The Athletic NBA DailyLakers Chaos Zone + Refurbished Warriors
Saturday Slam N JamAndrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week of NBA Basketball, the Most Improved Player odds, and more of their favorite things from…
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Why the Clippers didn’t want Paul George | Celtics potential sale
Dave DuFour and Zena Keita break down the night of NBA basketball and the Tyrese Maxey injury for the Sixers. Then the breakfast club is joined by Senior…
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Tensions within Redick’s Lakers | Warriors back to their old best?
Host Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni discuss a night filled with animosity in the NBA as Paul George returns to the Clippers and JJ Redick calls out his Lakers…
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Joel Embiid Suspended | Kevin Durant strikes back at critics
Dave DuFour and Andrew Schlecht react to Joel Embiids's suspension, Aaron Gordon's injury news, and Cooper Flagg's debut. Then, Doug Haller, Arizona beat…
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Kevin Durant outshines Paul George | Bucks fall to 1-6
Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to Paul George's debut as a member of the 76ers and the return of Steph Curry for the Warriors. Then, Eric Nehm, Milwaukee…
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Embiid has beef | Thunder & Cavaliers rolling
Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Es Baraheni react to the Joel Embiid beef in Philadelphia and the hot starts for the Thunder and Cavaliers. Then, the crew talks…
The Athletic NBA DailyRookie Rankings + Pistons Powered?
Saturday Slam N JamAndrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the NBA Headlines of the week including Paolo Banchero's injury, Nuggets and Bucks struggling and a…
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Booker scores 40; Suns scorch Clippers | Wembanyama 5x5
Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to the Paolo Banchero injury news and the Suns' incredible 3rd quarter against the Clippers. Then, Kelly Iko, Rockets beat…
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Pacers outlast Celtics in OT | Lakers lose to undefeated Cavs
Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the Pacers' win over the Celtics and Chet Holmgren dominates the matchup with Victor Wembanyama. Then, Jovan Buha, Lakers…
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Can the Timberwolves fix their defense?
Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to the Warriors' win without Steph Curry and the Nuggets' winning in another overtime. Then Jon Krawczynski, Timberwolves beat…
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What’s wrong with the Knicks?
Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni break down a crazy night of NBA basketball including 50 from Paolo Banchero, the Suns beating the Lakers, and more. Then James…
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Time to Panic for Bucks and Nuggets?
Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Es Baraheni bring you the best of the weekend including Celtics and Thunder. Then they move to the classic panic meter in which…
The Athletic NBA DailyCeltics and Thunder Dominate Week 1
Slam n' JamAndrew Schlecht and Alex Speers give a break down of the biggest stories in the NBA from week 1, give their favorite things including quotes, plays…
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Are the Nuggets in trouble?
On today’s episode of the NBA Daily, Dave DuFour and Zena Keita bring in Andrew Schlecht to discuss the Thunder’s big win against the Nuggets, Chet’s…
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Can Kevin Durant carry the Suns?
On today’s episode of the NBA Daily, Dave DuFour, and Es Baraheni break down the Suns/Clippers overtime thriller, and discuss the news of the night including…
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LeBron, Bronny and the Celtics Make History
On today’s episode of the NBA Daily, Dave DuFour, and Zena Keita discuss opening night in the NBA including, LeBron James and his son Bronny taking the court…
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Did the Rockets Overpay Sengun and Green?
On today's episode of the NBA Daily, Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni break down the contract extensions from October 21st, and if each contract was too high, too…
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Can the Warriors make the Conference Finals?
Welcome to the NBA Daily! In today's first episode we introduce our hosts, Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Es Baraheni and they give you some bold predictions…
The Athletic NBA DailyFirst Time All Stars?
Saturday Slam n' JamAndrew Schlecht and Alex Speers introduce the new NBA Daily podcast, draft who they think will be first time All Stars this season, and…
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Coming October 21st... The Athletic NBA Daily!
Get ready for the NBA season with the all-new Athletic NBA Daily podcast! Catch up on the biggest games, stories, and news from around the league in just 20…
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Western Conference Preview | Will the Thunder roll?
Zena Keita and Dave DuFour preview the Western Conference! Can Dallas make another Finals run? Is it revenge season for Nikola Jokić? Which rookie will make…
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Who is beating the Celtics in the East?
Esfandiar Baraheni and Dave DuFour preview the Eastern Conference! Who is the MVP? Who is going to disappoint? Who is going to break out?-Follow Dave on…
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One Last Thing | NBA GM survey takeaways
Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour reflect on the career of Danny Green, react to the NBA GM Survey, and discuss their preseason observations. -Follow Dave on…
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Can JJ Redick make the Lakers a top tier offense?
Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil discuss storylines from around NBA preseason including the Lakers new look offense, the Pelicans have a point guard, and much…
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New look Nuggets | Should Anthony Davis shoot more threes?
Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour react to the Celtics and Nuggets preseason opener and discuss some of the interesting things said on NBA Media Day-Follow Dave on…
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Does KAT make the Knicks better?
Andrew Schlecht, Jon Krawczynski, and James Edwards III discuss the Karl Anthony Town trade to the Knicks, if either the Knicks or Wolves are better, and how…
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Karl-Anthony Towns traded to the Knicks | Kawhi Injury
Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour react to the Kawhi Leonard injury news and discuss what it means for the Clippers. Then, the guys look ahead to the questions they’d…
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Mitchell Robinson injury + What now for the Knicks? | Offensive predictions
Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour react to the Mitchell Robinson injury news and discuss what it means for the Knicks. Then, the guys try to predict the top 5 offenses…
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Embiid Extension + Surprise Teams + Pelicans Preview
Slam and JamAlex Speers returns to Slam and Jam with Andrew Schlecht to discuss Joel Embiid's extension, Surprise Teams, and Will Guillory joins the show to…
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Impact Player draft
Mike Zakarian, host of the NBA Bit, joins Dave DuFour to discuss and draft their most impactful players who changed teams during the offseason.Hosts: Dave…
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Chet or Paolo? Kuminga or Giddey? + Clippers Expectations
Andrew Schlecht and Law Murray discuss the AJ Griffin news, play a game of "Who do you want long term?"Paulo or Chet?Scoot Henderson or Jalen Suggs?Jaden Ivey…
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Interesting over/unders | High ceiling in New Orleans?
Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour take a look at a few interesting over/under win totals for the 2024-25 regular season. Did Sacramento keep pace in the west? Is Paul…
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We believe? | Bucks or Nuggets?
Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour put some teams head-to-head to see who they believe in more! Will the Bucks have a better season than the Nuggets? Can the Nets…
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Most overrated offseason
Mojo, from 'The Deep 3' podcast, joins Dave DuFour to figure out who won the Summer and which moves we've been overrating.Host: Dave DuFourWith: MojoExecutive…
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Summer Mailbag Part 2
Thanks to the overwhelming response to our mailbag, Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour are back with more listener questions.Add your questions here!Host: Dave…
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Sleeping on the Bucks? | Bud-ball in Phoenix
Esfandiar Baraheni and Dave DuFour discuss Canadian basketball, whether we're all overlooking Giannis and the Bucks, and wonder about the Nuggets title…
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Summer Mailbag
Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour answer listener questions. Who are our surprise teams for 2024-25? Are the post-LeBron Lakers doomed? Could the NBA expand to…
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Team USA leap? | Biggest coaching upgrade
Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour discuss the biggest changes in the NBA this summer, who will take the biggest leap after the Olympics, and which coaches will have…
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NBA Schedule Break Down
Andrew Schlecht and Fred Katz break down the NBA Schedule with the following categories.Game you can’t wait to watch opening week Team that got snubbed for…
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Gold Medal Memories | Is the future of basketball French?
Zach Harper, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour recap Team USA's 2024 Olympic gold medal run, discuss the 2028 team, and the French future of international…
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Team USA survives against Serbia | France vs. USA for Gold!
Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour react to Team USA's comeback victory over Serbia, France's victory over Germany, and the medal round of the Olympic tournament.Host…
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Team USA defeats Brazil | Olympic Postgame reaction
Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour react to Team USA's victory in the Olympic quarterfinal round, the other quarterfinal games, and look ahead to the next round.Host…
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Team USA's Gold Medal March
Dave DuFour is joined by Joe Vardon from Paris to check in on Team USA after Olympic group play, look ahead to their matchup against Brazil, and discuss the…
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Team USA defeats South Sudan | Lauri Markkanen Latest
Anthony Slater and Dave DuFour react to Team USA's group play victory over South Sudan, discuss the lineup changes, and an update on the Warriors and Lauri…
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Team USA Olympic update with Joe Vardon
Jared Weiss chats with Joe Vardon to check in on Team USA after their first Olympic group game, breakdown KD's big game, discuss Jayson Tatum's playing time…
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NBA Offseason Awards
Slam and JamAndrew Schlecht and Fred Katz bring you their Offseason Awards which include:“Like a glove” award: move with the best overall fit Offseason MVP…
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On the road to the Olympics with Joe Vardon & Team USA
Jared Weiss caught up with Joe Vardon fresh off the train to Lille to check in on his travels, LeBron's leadership, the logistics of the Olympics, and…
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Lakers coaching staff | Team USA chemistry
Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour break away from Summer League to discuss the Lakers coaching hires, discuss Team USA's chemistry as they head to the Olympics, and do…
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Joe Lacob and the Warriors' Big Changes
On today's episode of Hoops Adjacent, David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson discuss the off-season from the Warriors, how it is being an owner of such a team, and…
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NBA Summer League Day 2 | Ranking the West
Zach Harper, Law Murray, and Kelly Iko are live for day 2 of NBA Summer League to discuss the second year players who have shown growth, consider which rookies…
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Summer League Preview with Sam Vecenie
Andrew Schlecht and Sam Vecenie are on location at Summer League to breakdown all the rookies to watch and discuss the sophomores that need to show out.Host…
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PG Goes East | Where do the Clippers Rank in the West?
Hoops AdjacentDavid Aldridge, Marcus Thompson, and Law Murray discuss how Paul George felt disrespected by the Clippers in contract negotiations, and where the…