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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
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Chet vs. Wemby | What's working for the Timberwolves
Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour react to the first meeting between Chet Holmgren and Victor Wembanyama, the early returns on the In-Season Tournament…
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Hoops Adjacent | Wembymania
On today's show, David Aldridge is joined by Bastien Fontanieu of Trash Talk to discuss Victor Wembenyama's early success, his future in the NBA, and his…
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Harden Sinking the Clippers
Basketball BudsZach Harper, Jay King and Josh Huestis discuss the sinking ship that is the Los Angeles Clippers, and then they play a game of Buy or Sell with…
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Rockets Ready for Liftoff? + Knicks Talk with Fred Katz
SLAM AND JAMAndrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week that was in the NBA, 4 Players that need more shine this season, are the Rockets turning it…
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NBA Turnarounds and Misleading Teams
TamperingSam Amick, Anthony Slater and Fred Katz discuss teams that could be ripe for a turnaround like the Knicks, Lakers, Grizzlies, and Heat. Then the guys…
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Are the Nuggets inevitable?
Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour discuss how the Nuggets remind them of the 73 win Warriors, the broken Bucks defense, and what is happening in…
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Hoops Adjacent | New Look 76ers with Kate Scott
David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson are joined by 76ers play-by-play announcer Kate Scott to discuss the 76ers hot start, the team's aspirations for this…
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Grizzlies Intervention + How to guard Steph and Klay
Basket BudsZach Harper, Jay King and Josh Huestis discuss the in season tournament night 1, how to guard Steph and Klay, a Grizzlies Intervention, and we enter…
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Young Player Good News/Bad News + Hawks Ready to Fly?
Slam and JamThe Week that Was in the NBA , A quick explainer on the In Season tournament, and then Good News/Bad News on young NBA Players including Jeremy…
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Bucks Struggles + Behind the Scenes on James Harden
TamperingSam Amick is joined by Vincent Goodwill or Yahoo Sports, Law Murray of the Athletic and briefly by Fred (Matthew) Katz to discuss behind the scenes of…
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Wemby vs. Durant | How will Harden work with the Clippers?
Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour react to the first face-off between Victor Wembanyama and Kevin Durant, discuss James Harden's fit with the Clippers…
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Hoops Adjacent | James Harden Trade doesn't change a thing.
David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson sit with The Ringer's Logan Murdock to discuss James Harden's move to the Clippers, Jordan Poole (and the Wizards of…
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James Harden traded to the Clippers
Law Murray and Dave DuFour react to James Harden being traded from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Los Angeles Clippers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
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Rookie Report
Zach Harper, Josh Huestis and Jay King discuss their teams and players of the weekend, the new In Season Tournament Courts, and a Rookie Check In. Hosted on…
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Flipping Our NBA Predictions | Blazers Rebuild Begins
Slam and JamAre we ready to move off of any of the following pre-season takes?Dallas as a team relying too heavily on a rookie centerPistons as a locked in…
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Impressive/Disappointing Teams from Opening Night
Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater discuss opening night in the NBA, Porzingis' fit with the Celtics, Wembanyama, Teams that impressed and teams that…
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League Pass Parity | Opening Night Reactions
Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour discuss League Pass parity, predict on Victor Wembanyama's debut, and give their initial reactions to the Western…
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Hoops Adjacent | Celtics Talk
Jared Weiss joins David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson to talk about the offseason the Celtics had, how they'll be in the East this year, Jaylen Brown's left…
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Plant Your Flag
Basket BudsZach Harper, Jay King and Josh Huestis discuss awards predictions and then play a new game called "Plant Your Flag"Celtics or BucksTeam with a…
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Surprise NBA Teams
Slam and JamAndrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss which team expected to win less than 36 games will surprise and win 10 more than their Vegas over/under…
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NBA Awards Predictions
TamperingSam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater discuss the Warriors Kings preseason game, what Chris Pauls role will be, and then predict NBA Awards…
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6 Questions about the 2023-24 NBA Season
Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour preview the upcoming NBA season through a series of questions. Have we reached peak offense? What if Victor Wembanyama…
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Hoops Adjacent | 2023-24 NBA Preview
David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson look at the the NBA Title favorites in a wide ranging season preview. Can the Nuggets repeat? Is the Dame/Giannis combo…
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Basket Buds | Season Preview, Hot Takes, & more
Zach Harper and Jay King welcome new teammate Josh Huestis to show as they break dish hot takes in the safe zone, give some predictions on what is to come this…
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Wemby and the Knicks with Shea Serrano and Jason Concepcion
Slam and JamAndrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are joined by Jason Concepcion and Shea Serrano of the new NBA Podcast Six Trophies to discuss the Knicks, Spurs…
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Daily Ding | Clippers Talk with Law Murray
*Ding ding*Jared Weiss catches up with Clippers beat writer Law Murray to discuss the Clippers outlook on the season, what went down at training camp, and of…
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Daily Ding | The Thompson Twins
Jared Weiss gets an update from Kelly Iko and James Edwards on Amen and Ausar Thompson as they begin their careers with their respective teams. Hosted on…
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Harden Check-In + Indie NBA
Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater discuss how the James Harden situation unfolding for the 76ers, how good the Pacers can be, extension talks for Klay…
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The Wide Open West
Mo Dakhil, Seth Partnow, and Dave DuFour take a look at the landscape of the Western Conference in the wake of the Damian Lillard trade, discuss the Nuggets as…
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Jrue Holiday Arrives in Boston
Jared Weiss joins Dave DuFour immediately after Jrue Holiday's introductory press conference with the Boston Celtics to discuss Jrue's comments on working with…
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The Bucks start here
Eric Nehm joins Marcus Thompson and David Aldridge to discuss the Damian Lillard move to Milwaukee, the Bucks operating in silence, and expectations. Hosted on…
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Media Day Round Up
TamperingSam Amick, Fred Katz, Anthony Slater and Andrew Schlecht break down NBA Media Day across the league including: James Harden not showing up for Philly…
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Basketball Beef and Petty Trades
Zach Harper, Jay King, and Eric Nehm react to the fallout from the Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday trades, discuss all the beefs created during the saga, and…
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Who won the Damian Lillard trade?
Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour react to Damian Lillard being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks, the Phoenix Suns and Portland Trail Blazers swapping…
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Damian Lillard traded to Milwaukee
The Athletic's Milwaukee Bucks beat writer, Eric Nehm, joins Dave DuFour to breakdown Damian Lillard's move to the Milwaukee Bucks from the Portland Trail…
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Lillard to Toronto?
Eric Koreen and Dave DuFour discuss the Toronto Raptors' interest in Damian Lillard, why it may be a bad idea, and trade scenarios. Hosted on Acast. See…
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Interview with Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy
Golden State Warriors General Manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. joins Sam Amick and Anthony Slater to discuss the Chris Paul trade, golf, and continuing to compete for…
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Harden to Clippers? | PPP effect on LAC
Law Murray and Dave DuFour discuss the latest on a potential James Harden acquisition for the Los Angeles Clippers, Harden's fit with Kawhi Leonard and Paul…
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The Damian Lillard Saga Continues
Mo Dakhil, Seth Partnow, and Dave DuFour discuss Damian Lillard's most recent comments, the Blazers' timeline of failures, and Lillard's fit and value around…
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Rest & Injury Management with Jeff Stotts
Jeff Stotts from InStreetClothes.com joins Dave DuFour to discuss the NBA's new player rest policy, potential loopholes, and whether injuries are more likely…
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Winning Time with Jeanie Buss
Jeanie Buss, Co-Owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, joins David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson to discuss the ways ownership has changed in the NBA, HBO's Winning…
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Zion Trade and the Pelican's Curse
Jared Weiss is joined by Will Guillory to discuss the Zion Williamson trade idea from before the All Star Break and if that is still a possibility for the…
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82 Game League | Bucks on the Hot Seat
Jay King, Travonne Edwards, and Dave DuFour discuss the NBA's new player resting policy, Giannis Antetokounmpo's recent comments pressuring the Bucks, and the…
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Media/Player Relations + Punching Mascots
Jared Weiss and Sam Amick discuss 2 of Sam's stories from the past season including his story on Giannis responding to our own Eric Nehm after a playoff loss…
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Warriors Light-Years Stories with Tim Kawakami
Jared Weiss is joined by Tim Kawakami to discuss his story on the Warriors beating the Kings in game 7, and the Warriors turning KD into Wiggins and winning a…
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SGA Future MVP? + Canadian Victory
Eric Koreen joins Andrew Schlecht to discuss team Canada winning the bronze medal, SGA is a superstar, Dillon Brooks delivers, RJ Barrett's future, Jordi…
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NBA Lens on the FIBA World Cup
Sam Amick is joined by the Athletic's Jovan Buha and Jon Krawczynski to discuss Team USA through an NBA lens, how Anthony Edwards play will translate to the…
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Germany wins Gold | Canada takes Bronze
Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap the medal games from the FIBA World Cup. Germany takes down Serbia 83-77 to capture the gold medal. Canada defeats the USA…
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Anthony Edwards in Minnesota | Bucks Under Pressure
The Athletic's Eric Nehm joins Seth Partnow and Dave DuFour to discuss Anthony Edwards discourse, Damian Lillard's stalemate with Portland, the Bucks…
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Daily Ding: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show w/Sabreena Merchant
The Athletic's Sabreena Merchant joins Dave DuFour to discuss the launch of "The Athletic Women's Basketball Show", the Aces and Liberty on a Finals collision…
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Big Changes in Houston w/ Kelly Iko
The Athletic’s Kelly Iko joins David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson to talk about the young Rockets, Ime Udoka, and maximizing talent. Check out our listener…
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Daily Ding: Joe Vardon Team USA update
Team USA picked up their first loss in World Cup play, struggling to match Lithuania's intensity on the boards. Can they right the ship and come away with a…
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USA or Canada | Ref Burner Questions
The Basketbuds get together to discuss Team USA vs. Team Canada in the World Cup, Anthony Edwards breaking out, Jay King cursing Team Canada, and the abrupt…
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First Time All Stars + Canadian Basketball with JE Skeets
Slam and JamAndrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss which players will become first time All Stars. They go through and each pick 5 players they think are most…
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Austin Reaves: International Superstar
Jared Weiss and Jovan Buha discuss Austin Reaves rise to stardom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Which lottery teams will make the leap?
Andrew Schlecht and James Edwards III discuss the Pistons and the direction of the franchise, if Cade can be a top 25 player, where Jaden Ivey fits in, and…
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Kerr recruiting the next Warriors star?
Sam Amick and Marcus Thompson discuss their time in Seattle, Team USA, if Steve Kerr is using team USA as a recruiting tool, and if Giannis is looking…
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Mitchell Robinson (NOT) Riding the D Train
Jared Weiss is joined by Fred Katz to discuss two stories on the Knicks including a story on Mitchell Robinson's personality, and Immanuel Quickley's attention…
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Anthony Edwards Ascension with Jon Krawczynski
Jared Weiss is joined by Jon Krawczynski to discuss the ascension of Anthony Edwards and a story he wrote on Naz Reid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
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Breaking down the Knicks suing the Raptors
Jared Weiss is joined by Fred Katz to discuss the Knicks suing the Raptors, former employee for taking proprietary information with him to Toronto. Hosted on…