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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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What's the reffing problem?
Mo Dakhil, Seth Partnow, and Dave DuFour discuss the tight playoff races and react to the recent messes with NBA referees, then ask, "Why can't we trust the…
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Daily Ding: Cavaliers' thrilling win | Knicks lose 3rd in a row
Jared and Mo recap Thursday's action including the Cavs beating the Nets, the Knicks losing to the Magic, the Clippers over the Thunder, and the Mavericks'…
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West Contenders? Jaylen Brown Leaving Town?
Point of ContentionZach Harper, Marcus Thompson and Will Guillory discuss the following 5 topics for Point of ContentionAre there any true contenders out…
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Daily Ding: Mavericks Protest | Lakers move up
Mark Schindler and Dave DuFour recap and react to the Warriors road win over the Dallas Mavericks and the Lakers defeating the Suns.Start making your financial…
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Daily Ding: Paul George injured in Clippers loss | Celtics thrash Kings
Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil recap Tuesday night's game, including Paul George's injury in the Clippers' loss to the Thunder, the Celtics' win over the Kings, and…
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MVP Discourse
Tampering PodcastSam Amick, Anthony Slater, and Fred Katz discuss the MVP debate between Jokic, Embiid and Giannis, who is in the running for Coach of the…
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Daily Ding: Bulls Sink Sixers, Randle's 57
Andrew Schlecht and Will Guillory discuss the night of NBA basketball from March 20th. The Bulls beat the Sixers, the Wolves stun the Knicks, the Warriors…
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Embiid Rising | Playoff Battles
Zach Harper, Mo Dakhil, Travonne Edwards, and Jay King react to a change in the MVP betting odds, Lonzo Ball's injury news, and break down the race for the…
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Weekend Update: Shai Drops 40 on Suns | Road Warriors are lost
Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap the weekend in the NBA and discuss the OKC's big win over the Suns.Start making your financial dreams a reality with Chime…
The Athletic NBA DailyCassy Athena | Stargazing
Welcome back to Stargazing, The Athletic’s NBA culture podcast on the journeys of the figures and influencers that surround NBA superstars. On Episode 1 of…
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Jalen Williams ROY? Contending Clippers + Warriors Title Chances
Saturday Slam and JamAndrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the "Week that Was" in the NBA, talk about Jalen Williams' Rookie of the Year possibility, and are…
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Youth Improvement
Mo Dakhil, Seth Partnow, and Dave DuFour discuss the way teams approach scouting the NCAA Tournament and how some of the younger teams in the league are…
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Daily Ding: Kings are 2nd in the Western Conference | Suns win late over Magic
Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil recap Thursday night's games, including Sacramento beating the Nets, the Suns' win over the Magic, and Pacers upsetting the Bucks…
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Bucks v. the World + Nuggets sinking
Point of Contention5 Topics | 5 Minutes | 5 Points of ContentionWould you take the Bucks vs. the field for the championship, should Nuggets be worried, a new…
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Daily Ding: Clippers stifle Warriors | Embiid carries Sixers
Mark Schindler and Dave DuFour react to the Sixers big win over the Cavaliers, Steph Curry's 50 point game in a loss to the Clippers, and De'Aaron Fox's clutch…
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Ja Morant and where the Grizzles go from here with Damichael Cole
On this week's Hoops Adjacent, David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson are joined by Memphis Grizzles reporter Damichael Cole from the Commercial Appeal to discuss…
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Daily Ding: A night of blowouts in the NBA
Mo and Law recap a rough slate of games on Tuesday night, including a Thunder win over the Nets, the Lakers beating the Pelicans, the Suns' loss to the Bucks…
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Believe It or Not?
Sam Amick, Anthony Slater, and Fred Katz discuss the current playoff picture and which teams they believe can win each conference.For more information on…
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Daily Ding: Giannis dominates Kings | Warriors take out the Suns
Mark Schindler and Dave DuFour recap the night in the NBA including the Bucks big win in Sacramento and the Warriors destroying the Suns.Sign up today and…
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The Scary 8
Zach Harper, Mo Dakhil, Travonne Edwards, and Jay King react to the Lakers recent success, Dillon Brooks talking trash, and a little game of "Buy or Sell".For…
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Weekend Update: Knicks & Kings get to 40 | Curry shines
Keith Parish and Dave DuFour react to the Nuggets rough weekend, the Kings playoff seeding battle, and the Steph Curry show.Sign up today and you’ll get your…
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Road Warriors + Grizzlies Chaos with Ja
Saturday Slam and JamAndrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the Week that Was, 5 Shooting Stats that you may or may not know, and how the Warriors horrific…
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Injuries hit the West | Beasts of the East
Mo Dakhil, Seth Partnow, and Dave DuFour discuss the recent injury reports out of the Western Conference and the potential effects on the playoff race and the…
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Daily Ding: Grizzlies Maul Warriors | Kings Light Up Knicks
Jena Garcia and Dave DuFour react to a bevy of injury news, the Grizzlies shellacking of the Warriors, and the fourth quarter dominance of De'Aaron Fox for the…
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Spotlight on Silver + MVP Discourse
Point of Contention5 Topics | 5 Minutes | 5 Points of ContentionSpotlight on Silver for the Ja Morant situation, the back half of the West and who has the most…
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Daily Ding: KD injury | Clippers righting the ship
Mark Schindler and Dave DuFour react to the Kevin Durant ankle injury, the Cavaliers impressive win over Miami, and the Clippers closing lineup.Go to…
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Chuck D on Hip Hop, Hoops and the Knicks
On this week's Hoops Adjacent, hip hop legend Chuck D joins the show to discuss the history of hip hop, his love of the Knicks and what is special about this…
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Daily Ding: Hornets end Knicks' win streak | Anthony Davis shines in Lakers win
Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil recap Tuesday night's slate of games including a Hornets win over the streaking Knicks, Anthony Davis going off in the Lakers' win…
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The Knicks are Streaking
Sam Amick, Anthony Slater and Fred Katz discuss the streaking New York Knicks, the Clippers rough go, the Grizzlies big time issues with Ja Morant, who will…
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Daily Ding: Cavs Sneak Past Celtics + Big Night in Philly
Mo Dakhil and Mark Schindler discuss the night of NBA basketball from March 6, 2023. Haliburton and Embiid's big nights, Mitchell and Cavs beating the Celtics…
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Memphis is a Beautiful City
Zach Harper, Mo Dakhil, Travonne Edwards, and Jay King discuss the Ja Morant debacle, Memphis falling apart, Kevin Durant in Phoenix, and the Clippers…
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Weekend Update: Bucks (streak) stopped here | Quick(ley) Knicks streak to 9
Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap the weekend in the NBA and discuss the top of the Eastern Conference since the start of 2023, Steph's return in a Warriors…
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NBA Draft Check In with Sam Vecenie + Hawks Weird Season
Saturday Slam and JamAndrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are joined by the Athletic's own Sam Vecenie to discuss the upcoming NBA Draft, who is in the projected…
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The Nerdiest Nerder
Mo Dakhil, Seth Partnow, and Dave DuFour are joined by Portland Trailblazers on-air analytics insider Cory Jez to discuss Damian Lillard's 71 point game, his…
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Daily Ding: Mavericks top 76ers | Warriors conquer Clippers
Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil recap some Thursday action with the Mavericks' win over the 76ers and the Warriors beating the Clippers.Visit ExpressVPN.com/DING for…
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Contenders or Pretenders, Harden back to H-Town?
Point of Contention5 Subjects, 5 Minutes, 5 Points of Contention:Contenders or Pretenders?Lakers sunk?Panic in Dallas?One and Done… Done?Harden back to H…
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Daily Ding: Kevin Durant makes Suns debut | Pistons' late blunder seals close loss
Jared Weiss and Mark Schindler recap Wednesday night's action including KD's return in the Suns win over the Hornets, a close loss for the Pistons against the…
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76ers: Legit or Quit with Rich Hofmann
On this week's Hoops Adjacent, The Athletic's 76ers reporter Rich Hofmann joins the show to discuss how the Harden-Embiid pairing is developing, the single…
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Daily Ding: LeBron injury news | Wolves maul Clippers
Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour react to the LeBron James injury news, the Bucks 15th straight win, and the Wolves defensive performance in their win over the…
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New CBA Soon? Handicapping the Home Stretch
TamperingSam Amick and Anthony Slater discuss Quin Snyder to the Hawks, Dame scoring 71 on the Rockets, a new CBA soon?, Mavs, Lakers, Knicks, Wolves, Warriors…
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Daily Ding: LeBron OUT, LaMelo OUT, Heat Beat Sixers
Andrew Schlecht and Mark Schindler bring you the news and notes from the NBA, on February 27th, 2023. LeBron James injury and the Lakers moving forward, the…
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Comeback Kings
Travonne Edwards, Mo Dakhil, and Zach Harper breakdown the finish between Boston and Philly, the Trae Young - Quin Snyder pairing in Atlanta, and an absurd…
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Weekend Update: Damian Lillard scores 71 | Lakers comeback big, down Mavericks
Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap a loaded Sunday national TV slate from the NBA, including Damian Lillard's 71 point performance, and discuss Quin Snyder's…
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Steven Adams All Stars + Raptors Back in the Mix?
Saturday Slam and JamAndrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week that was in the NBA, which teams should be considered for the Conference Finals in the…
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Pushing to the Playoffs
Mo Dakhil, Seth Partnow, and Dave DuFour discuss the firing of Nate McMillan in Atlanta, the Hawks coaching search, and look ahead to the remainder of the…
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Daily Ding: NBA returns from All-Star break with a vengeance
Jared Weiss and Law recap a full slate of games for the NBA's return to action Thursday night, including an OT win for the Celtics over the Pacers, 76ers…
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Can the Hawks be Coached?
Young OnesJared Weiss, Law Murray and Will Guillory discuss All Star Weekend, Westbrook to the Clippers, the Pelicans, NBA Paint, and can the Hawks be…
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NBA Referee, Undercover Cop, and Author: the varied life of Bob Delaney
On this week's Hoops Adjacent, former NBA referee Bob Delaney joins David Aldridge to talk about Delaney's new book Heroes are Human: a firsthand look at…
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NBA All Star Weekend Decode
The Basketball Buds recap an up and down NBA All Star weekend and the Dunk contest.Visit TryFirstleaf.com/NBASHOWto get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus…
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NBA Legends Sunday: David Aldridge with Karl Malone, Spencer Haywood and Cedric Ceballos
A special Sunday edition of Hoops Adjacent, David Aldridge sits down with Karl Malone, Spencer Haywood and Cedric Ceballos to talk about each of their paths in…
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Rising Stars Superlatives
Saturday Slam and JamAndrew Schlecht, Dave DuFour and Mike Smeltz discuss the Rising Stars Challenge, and then go over Rising Stars Superlatives. Who will be…
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What's in your playbook?
Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour celebrate All Star weekend with their favorite things, Charles Barkley's lockout comments, and a discussion about…
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Daily Ding: Giannis Antetokounmpo injured | Timberwolves collapse against Wizards
Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil recap Thursday night's slate including Giannis' injury in Bucks vs. Bulls, the Wizards' comeback win vs, the Timberwolves, and the…
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Rookie of the Year | Blazers in Trouble?
Point of Contention 5 topics, 5 minutes, 5 points of Contention1. NBA Awards Minnimum2. 3 Point Contest Winner?3. Dunk Contest Winner?4. How to Choose a Rookie…
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Daily Ding: Mikal Bridges has career night | Lakers beat Pelicans
Jared Weiss and Mark Schindler recap Wednesday night's games including the Nets' win over the Heat and Mikal Bridges' big night, the Lakers beating the…
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How to make a sports documentary with the producers of 'Stand'
On this week's Hoops Adjacent, DA and Marcus are joined by Colleen Dominguez and Sarah Allen, the producers of the new Showtime documentary 'Stand' on the…
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Daily Ding: Suns train is rolling | All-Star Saturday Night lineup
Mo Dakhil and Will Guillory dig into the Wednesday night action before sharing their thoughts on the slate of events for the All-Star Saturday Night. Hosted on…
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Gary Payton II Fallout
Tampering PodcastSam Amick and Anthony Slater discuss the post-trade deadline NBA, the Gary Payton II saga between Golden State and Portland, the James Wiseman…
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Daily Ding: Ingram Shines | Jokic Cooks
Andrew Schlecht and Mark Schindler break down the games from February 13th in the NBA including the Pelicans beating the Thunder, the Nuggets gutting out a win…
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Deadline Decode
Zach Harper, Mo Dakhil, Jay King, and Travonne Edwards discuss the Gary Payton II saga in the Bay, their biggest takeaways from the NBA trade deadline, and…