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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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Daily Ding: Heat Eliminate 76ers & Mavericks Force Game 7
Jared Weiss and Will Guillory break down the top NBA Playoff games and stories from Thursday, May 12th. The guys talk about Jimmy Butler leading the Heat to a…
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Daily Ding: Bucks stun Celtics, Grizz Trick Warriors
Law Murray and Dave DuFour recap Wednesday night in the NBA playoffs. The Milwaukee Bucks take a 3 games to 2 lead over the Boston Celtics thanks to late game…
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Injuries, Where is Duncan Robinson?, MVP Explanations & Draft Preview
In this week's Hoops Adjacent David Aldridge is joined by Law Murray and Sam Vecenie to talk about the playoffs thus far, injuries, why DA voted for Jokic for…
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Second Round Player Draft
Andrew Schlecht is joined by Dave DuFour and Keith Parish to do a second round player draft where each person chooses a starting 5 to win 1 game. Then the guys…
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Future of Sports Pt. 1
In episode one of the Future of Sports series, The Athletic's Mike Smeltz looks at how the fan experience may change: how going to games, watching games at…
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Daily Ding: Heat Dominate 76ers & Suns Crush Mavericks
Jared Weiss and Mo Dahkil break down the top NBA Playoff games and stories from Tuesday, May 10th. They talk about the Heat dominating the 76ers & the Suns…
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Warriors Steal a W + Jokic MVP
Sam Amick, Anthony Slater and Fred Katz are all in person at the Chase Center for Grizzlies/Warriors Game 4, they discuss the Warriors stealing a win, Klay's…
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Daily Ding: Horford Erupts + Steph Steals a Win
Andrew Schlecht and Mark Schindler discuss the games from Monday, May 9th including the Celtics victory over the Bucks and the Warriors win against the…
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Last Minute Report: Ja Injured! Embiid Back, but Harden? & the Joker MVP?
The Basketball Buds. Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Jay King and Mo Dakhil.Rundown: — Warriors-Grizzlies. Jordan injuring Ja. — Bucks-Celtics. The foul. —…
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Daily 🛎️ Ding: Mavs eclipse Suns, Warriors handle Grizz, Embiid back!, Giannis here!
Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap a wild weekend in the NBA playoffs. The Dallas Mavericks hold court at home to even their series with the Phoenix Suns 2-2…
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Grizzlies Fight Back + Sink or Float Playoffs
Andrew Schlecht and special co-host Will Guillory are joined by Mark Schindler to discuss topics from around the NBA and if they sink or float:Giannis is the…
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Bucks Stopped Here? Have You Seen Joel? Suns vs Refs & A Tale of Two Jacksons
In this week's Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Jay King debate. Hosted by Zach Harper. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Daily Ding: Previewing the Weekend
Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil preview the weekend of Playoff games including Heat/Sixers, Bucks/Celtics, Grizzlies/Warriors, and Suns/Mavs. Hosted on Acast. See…
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Flagrants Galore! Dubs-Grizz Having Some Fun, Hunting Luka + Where's Joel? & Bucks Undone?
Nerder, She Wrote with Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow and Mo DakhilRundownRefereeing in the playoffs. Too many flagrant fouls.Golden State/MemphisBoth teams should…
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Daily Ding: Heat Melt Sixers + Suns Dismantle Mavs
Andrew Schlecht and Law Murray discuss the 2 second round playoff games from Wednesday, May 4th, Heat vs. 76ers and Suns vs. Mavs. Hosted on Acast. See…
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Stoops, Suns' Run, Useless Stats & the MVP Debate with Eddie Johnson
Former NBA'er Eddie Johnson stops by to talk to DA and Marcus about the Suns playoff run, stats vs wins and the MVP debate, and being real vs being on Twitter…
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Daily Ding: Celtics knuck Bucks to even series, Ja carries Grizzlies over troubled Warriors
Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour recap a couple of Game 2s in the second round of the NBA playoffs. Ja Morant scores 47 to help Memphis even their series with Golden…
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Fear the Beard? Suns the favorites?
Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater discuss the 2nd round of the playoffs including:Is Miami/Philly due to be a quick series (and related topics)?Is there…
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Daily Ding: Miami Turns Up The Heat & Suns Burn Dallas
Jared Weiss and Mark Schindler break down the top NBA Playoff games and stories from Monday, May 2nd. The guys talk about the Heat beating the 76ers in Game 1…
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Hello Bucks, Giannis Amp'd, Dray Gone! + Embiid Worry & Suns/Mavs
The Basketball Buds. Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Jay King and Mo Dakhil.Rundown: — Bucks win Game 1. Change / thoughts about outcome? Smart status?— result of…
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Daily Ding: Bucks body Celtics, Warriors outlast Grizzlies!
Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap the weekend in the NBA playoffs. On Friday, the Grizzlies punched their ticket to the second round by winning their series…
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Pelican's Positive Exit with Antonio Daniels + Bucks Deep Dive
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are joined by Antonio Daniels to discuss the Pelicans, Willie Green's job this season, Zion's status with the franchise, and…
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Chaos in Minny, MVP Narrative Switch, Winning Without Stars + Tatum's Rise & Bucks Trouble
Rundown:Memphis and Minnesota is chaosFavorite things: Rudy Gobert bee sting "There’s a few things. It’s good for the environment, it’s good for the landscape…
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Daily Ding: Game 6 Eliminations- Suns, 76ers & Mavericks Advance
Jared Weiss and Mark Schindler break down the top NBA Playoff games and stories from Thursday, April 28th. The guys talk about 3 Game 6 Eliminations- Chris…
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76ers' Bout to Blow! Suns Saved! Ja Gotta Be Kidding Me & a Fracas in Dallas
In this week's Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Jay King Debate! Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: Three and Oh No! Fellas, in this world nothing is certain…
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Daily Ding: Warriors and Bucks Gentleman's Sweep
Andrew Schlecht and Law Murray discuss the Warriors big win in game 5 to end Denver's season, and the Bucks dismantling the Bulls and moving on to round 2…
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The Real Nets postmortem with Sarah Kustok
Is anyone really surprised? David Aldridge, Marcus Thompson and Sarah Kustok relive the magic that was the 2022 Brooklyn NETS! Hosted on Acast. See…
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Daily Ding: Ja for the win! Bridges Shines + Heat Finish Hawks
Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil discuss the Grizzlies big win in game 5 against the Timberwolves, the Suns defeating the Pelicans, and the Heat putting the Hawks…
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KD's Early Exit, Pelicans Soar, and a Wolves Grizz Fight
Sam Amick, Anthony Slater, and Fred Katz bounce around the NBA Playoffs including the Nets collapse, the Celtics brilliance, the Pelicans/Suns series, and much…
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Daily Ding: Celtics sweep Nets, Raptors snuff Sixers, Mavs windshield Jazz
Mark Schindler and Dave DuFour recap Monday nights playoff action. The Celtics finish off a 4 game sweep of the Nets in Brooklyn. The Raptors bring their…
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Ben Simmons, Celtics run the Nets, Embiid Hurt? Suns Worried? Title Warriors back
The Basketball Buds, Zach Harper, Jay King, Mo Dakhil and Tray Edwards.Rundown— Ben Simmons not playing with Nets season on the line — Celtics dominating Nets—…
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Daily Ding: Wolves grind Grizzlies, Gobert for the win, Nuggets survive!
Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap the second weekend of the opening round of the NBA playoffs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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NBA Playoff Playoff Team Draft with Nekias Duncan + Dane Moore on the Timberwolves
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are joined by Nekias Duncan to bounce around the NBA Playoffs and to do a Playoff Team Draft. In part 2 Dane Moore joins the…
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Danny Green's 76ers! Borrego Out in Charlotte, Identity and Adjustments & Can Steve Nash Coach?
Danny Green and the SixersMarcus Smart DPOYBeing wrong and embracing itWarriors/NuggetsWiggins game winning playsJames Borrego fired in CharlotteNew coach…
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Daily Ding: Jazz and Timberwolves collapse
grizz comeback, desmond bane gret, KAT a ghostWarriors pushing Nuggets to brink, New Splash bros as poole makes it rain with steph and klay, jokic bad defense…
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Booker Down! Suns set? Death Lineup 2.0, Luka back but does it even matter? & Jerry West Pissed Off
In this week's Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Jay King debate! Hosted by Zach HarperTake 1: Don’t Booker that trip to the Finals just yet.Take 2: Aint…
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Daily Ding: Embiid for the Win! Celtics Battle Back + DeMar Takover
Andrew Schlecht and Law Murray discuss the big games from Wednesday night including Embiid's game-winning 3 in overtime, the Celtics defense stepping up and KD…
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Daily Ding: Pelicans Upset Suns, Butler Leads Heat & Grizzlies Dominate Timberwolves
Jared Weiss and Mo Dahkil break down the top NBA Playoff games and stories from Tuesday, April 19th. The guys talk about the Pelicans upsetting the Suns in…
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'We Got You' Wolves x Culture with Jon Krawczynski
David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson catch up with Timberwolves reporter Jon Krawczynski prior to Game 2's tip-off between Minnesota and Memphis. Hosted on…
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Gobert Discourse + Poole on the Rise
Sam Amick, Anthony Slater, and Fred Katz discuss the NBA Playoffs including the Warriors' dominance, Jordan Poole's rise, Jokic, and the Nuggets, DPOY…
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Daily Ding: Jazz fall to Mavs, Sixers cruise, Poole party continues for Warriors!
Mark Schindler and Dave DuFour recap NBA playoff action. The Mavericks shock the Jazz thanks to 41 points from Jalen Brunson. The Sixers cruise to a win over…
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C's Save Season, Wolves Stun Grizz + No Doncic Dilemma & Dubs drain Jokic
The Basketball Buds. Zach Harper, Jay King, Mo Dakhil and Tray Edwards recap the action packed first weekend of the NBA Playoffs.Rundown:Nets vs Celtics, the…
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Daily Ding: Playoffs! Celtics over Nets at buzzer, Wolves shock Grizzlies
Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap an action packed opening weekend in the NBA playoffs. The Celtics take game one in their series against the Nets thanks to a…
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Eastern Conference Playoff Preview
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers preview the 4 playoff series in the East starting with the Heat and Hawks then followed by the Bucks and Bulls. Then oh boy…
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The 8bit Western Conference Playoff Picture
Nerder, She Wrote with Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow and Mo Dakhil. With Ben Thompson ~ Thinking Basketball.Memphis/Minnesota What’s up with Towns? Jaren is the X…
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Daily Ding: Bird Night - Hawks and Pelicans Prevail in the Play In
Andrew Schlecht and Mark Schindler break down night 2 of the play in tournament where the Hawks beat the Hornets and the Pelicans stayed strong and beat the…
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Sage Advice from Kyrie? When will Luka step-back onto the court? Petty Wars & will the next Lakers Coach please stand up!
In this week's Point of Contention James Edwards III and Jay King debate! Hosted by Marcus Thompson.Take 1: Is KD right to not want to stoke the Celtics? Take…
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Daily Ding: Wolves Howl + Nets Roll
Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil. Timberwolves rally late after KAT fouls out to clinch playoff berth plus Kyrie and KD lead Nets past Cavs to earn the seventh seed…
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Daily Ding: Nets vs. Cavs, Wolves vs. Clippers, Play in Preview
Mark Schindler and Dave DuFour preview the 7 seed vs 8 seed play in games. The Minnesota Timberwolves and Karl-Anthony Towns take on the Los Angeles Clippers…
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Play In Preview + Lakers Front Office Madness
Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater discuss the wild end of season for the Lakers including how they handled the firing of Frank Vogel, and then they dive…
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Ducking Nets while drinking Raptors Kool-Aid
The Basketball Buds. Zach Harper, Mo Dakhil and Tray EdwardsRundown: — Teams ducking the Nets or just resting?— Ben Simmons coming back?— Play-In set in the…
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Daily Ding: Final Weekend Update
Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap the final weekend of the NBA regular season and set the scene for the playoffs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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The Slammies + The Wizards Future with Beal
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers hand out their annual NBA end of the season awards with the Slammies. Here are the categories:Raise the Roof AwardLost in…
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82easons End Mailbag
Last week of the season no better time for a end of season Mailbag. Dave, Seth and Mo answer listener questions.Rundown:NCAA tournament and college basketball…
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Daily Ding: MVP Edition- Bucks Beat Celtics, Siakam Outduels Embiid & Joker Leads Nuggets
Jared Weiss and Mo Dahkil break down the top NBA games and stories from Thursday, April 7th. The guys break down the Bucks beating the Celtics, the Raptors…
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Lakers in Ruins, Quin Rants! The East’s Real Sleeper, Bandwagon Klay and The Embiid Double Standard.
In this week's Point of Contention. Zach Harper | Marcus Thompson | Jay King |Take 1: Depreciate LeBron?Take 2: The Mighty QuinTake 3: We the North SleeperTake…
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Daily Ding: Nets Stun Knicks, Trae Gets Hot, + Playoff Implications
Andrew Schlecht and Keith Parish discuss the Nets big win at MSG, the Hawks winning in ATL, and the playoff/play in implications from Wednesday, April 6th…
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What Happened to the Lakers
LA Times Lakers reporter Brad Turner drops by to talk with David and Marcus about his awkward exchange with Russell Westbrook, and what went wrong with the…
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Daily Ding: Lakers are Eliminated, Jazz beat Grizz & Playoff Seeding Update
Jared Weiss and Mo Dahkil break down the top NBA games and stories from Tuesday, April 5th. The guys break down the Lakers being eliminated by the Suns, the…
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Goodbye Lottery Teams
Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater discuss all the teams that will not make the playoffs or play-in tournament this post season, what their offseason…