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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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The Final Week: Lakers Done, Pelicans Turnaround, Nets in Trouble? Can't Trust 76ers
The Basketball Buds, Zach Harper, Mo Dakhil and Tray Edwards. The Lakers are just about finished, what happens next? Also, the Pelicans success behind CJ…
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Daily Ding: Lakers lose 2, Luka magic over Bucks, Kyle Lowry return
Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap the weekend in the NBA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Can Harden Flip the Narrative? Finishing Strong + Worst Lakers Season Ever?
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week of NBA Basketball, how much finishing strong matters for the playoffs, Harden flipping the narrative, and then…
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Nerder vs No Dunks Trivia Battle
JE Skeets and Leigh Ellis face off against Mo Dakhil and Seth Partnow in the first ever April Fools Trivia Battle. Hosted by Dave DuFour. Also why Dave loves…
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Daily Ding: Bucks Beat Nets, DeRozan Drops 50 & Pistons Stun 76ers
Jared Weiss and Mo Dahkil break down the top NBA games and stories from Thursday, March 31st. The guys break down the Bucks beating the Nets in OT, DeRozan…
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Bucks Sleepers?, Paul George Effect, Cooked Jazz, The Case for Cade & the Straw Poll Rocks Vegas
In this week's Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Jared Weiss debate! Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: The Defending NBA Champions Milwaukee Bucks. In case…
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Daily Ding: Heat Outlast Celtics + Suns Execute in the 4th
Andrew Schlecht and Mark Schindler break down the night of NBA basketball from Wednesday, March 30th including the Heats win in Boston, the Suns beating the…
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SlapGate Decode, Paul George Returns, Ja Grizz & Chris Paul's Title Pursuit
Friend of the show Wos Lambre returns to talk with David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson about the Oscars debacle, Chris Rock and Will Smith, and the slap heard…
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Daily Ding: Giannis Outduels Embiid, Nets Beat Pistons & PG Returns in Comeback Win
Jared Weiss and Mo Dahkil break down the top NBA games and stories from Tuesday, March 29th. The guys break down the Bucks beating the 76ers by 2, the Nets…
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Playoff Match Maker
Sam Amick and Anthony Slater are joined by Tim Cato, Mavs beat writer for the Athletic, to discuss the potential playoff matchups in the NBA including the…
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Daily Ding: Raptors beat Celtics in OT, Nuggets over Hornets, Heat back on top!
Mark Schindler and Dave DuFour recap the night in the NBA. Nikola Jokić records his 19th triple double of the season to lead the Nuggets over the Hornets. The…
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Devin Booker MVP?, Heat Culture Broke, Warriors in Trouble + Kyrie & KD
Rundown: — Devin Booker MVP?— Grizzles winning without Ja hurt his MVP standing?— Heat culture broken?— Warriors in trouble?— Kyrie says he’s not leaving KD—…
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Daily Ding: Suns cruise, Mavs pass Jazz, Pelicans embarrass Lakers
Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap some of the big games from the weekend and update the playoff races. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Jazz Small Ball Problem, Weirdo Games, and Raptors and their Rookie
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week of the NBA, the "Weirdo Games" of this time of year, the Jazz contender status in a new edition of Dunk or…
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Daily Ding: Booker Explodes for 49, Raptors Beat Cleveland & Bulls Keep Losing
Jared Weiss and Mo Dahkil break down the top NBA games and stories from Thursday, March 24th. The guys break down the Suns clinching the #1 seed in a win vs…
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Pelicans Under Radar, Nerds Love the Celtics, But! + Grizzlies Title Bound?
In this week's Nerder, She Wrote the fellas, Dave, Seth and Mo talk about...Willie Green and the great coaching of the PelicansJaxon Hayes Tall Ball 4Marcus…
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Daily Ding: Grizzlies Rip Nets + Tempers Flair as Heat fall to Young Warriors
Andrew Schlecht and Will Guillory discuss the night of NBA basketball from March 23rd 2022. The Grizzlies beat the Nets in a big game without Ja, the Warriors…
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Anywhere on God's Green Earth with CJ McCollum
In this week's 'Hoop's Adjacent' the Pelican, CJ McCollum comes full circle with David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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Daily Ding: Joker Dominates Clippers, Trae Drops 45 & Magic Upset Warriors
Jared Weiss and Mo Dahkil break down the top NBA games and stories from Tuesday, March 22nd. The guys talk about the Nuggets beating the Clippers, Trae goes…
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Rookie of the Year Race + Raptors Rise
Sam Amick and Fred Katz are joined by the Athletic's Eric Koreen to discuss the season the Raptors have had back in Toronto, the fascinating rookie of the year…
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Daily Ding: Nets stop Jazz, Mavs over Wolves, Maxey leads Sixers to beat Heat
Mark Schindler and Dave DuFour recap an eventful night in the NBA. The Hornets take advantage of a huge Mason Plumlee game (yes, that Mason Plumlee) to hold…
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KAT Attack, Scoring Surge Cont. + LeBron's Ascent & Jazz (Regular Season Heroes)
The Basketball Buds, Tray Edwards, Jay King, Mo Dakhil and James Edwards III.Rundown-Karl Anthony Towns-Scoring this week in the NBA-LeBron passes Mailman-Utah…
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Daily Ding: Celtics crush Nuggets, Raptors beat Sixers, Playoff Implications!
Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap the weekend and update the playoff race. The Celtics top the Nuggets thanks to 30 a piece from Jaylen Brown and Jayson…
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Stars in March Madness + Bulls a Contender? + Grizzlies Wheel of Fandom
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers break down the week of NBA basketball, discuss what the stars of today did in the NCAA tournament, break down the Bulls…
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Steph Down! Embiid vs Jokic & Scoring Renaissance
In this week's Nerder, She Wrote.March Madness, Steph injury and why "Luck" helps every champion. Also Nikola Jokić and long ball passing. 'One Mo Thing'…
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Daily Ding: Bey's 50 Piece
Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil break down the NBA game from March 17th, Pistons vs. Magic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Kyrie on FIRE, Thibs! (safe for now?) Warriors title bound? The Real March Madness & Pop done in San Antone?
In this week's Point of Contention, Marcus Thompson and Fred Katz debate! Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: Kyrie’s 60 “Master Piece”Take 2: Get this guy outta…
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Daily Ding: Dinwiddie Buzzer Beater + Play-In Implications
Andrew Schlecht and Mo Dakhil break down the night of NBA basketball from March 16th including a big Mavs win off a Dinwiddie buzzers beater, the 76ers beating…
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The Young Ones, SocialMedia Pitfalls, Straw Men & Today's Chaos
In this week's Hoops Adjacent David Aldridge, Marcus Thompson, Tray Edwards and TNT's Chris Haynes try to decipher the modern day NBA player and the life that…
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Daily Ding: Kyrie Drops 60, Heat Beat Detroit & Suns Keep Rolling
Jared Weiss and Law Murray break down the top NBA games and stories from Tuesday, March 15th. The guys break down Kyrie dropping 60 pts in a Nets win, the Heat…
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Celtics Turnaround, the East Landscape, and LeBron Scoring Champ?
Sam Amick and Anthony Slater are joined by Celtics beat writer for the Athletic, Jay King. They discuss the Garnett Night in Boston, the state of the Celtics…
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Daily Ding: Jokić wins MVP battle over Embiid, KAT goes for 60!, Draymond back in Warriors win!
Mark Schindler and Dave DuFour recap the night in the NBA. Nikola Jokić leads the Nuggets over Joel Embiid and the Sixers 114-110. Draymond Green's return…
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Kevin Durant's 50, What the Hell 76ers? Popovich the King and 'Do You Believe?'
The Basketball Buds. Zach Harper, Jay King, Mo Dakhil and Tray Edwards.Rundown: — KD goes off — What the hell was that, Sixers fans?— What do we think is next…
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Daily Ding: Durant's 53 sinks Knicks, Warriors beat Bucks, Bulls back again!
Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap an action packed weekend. Kevin Durant hangs 53 on the Knicks to lead the Nets to a 110-107 victory. Luka Dončić finds…
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Dunk or Junk? 5 Players to Watch (that you won't) + Celtics Defensive Dominance
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers break down the week of NBA Basketball, list 5 guys you might want to pay attention to Post ASB (but you won't), play Dunk or…
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Dallas is Different and Dangerous Celtics + Who is the real DPOY? & Throwing Games Away
New week, new Nerder, She Wrote.Seth is back from Sloan and may have caught a Celtics fever. Mo and Dave assess the situation. Dave is back from Dallas and may…
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Daily Ding: Nets demolish Sixers, Warriors withstand Nuggets
Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour recap two of the most anticipated games of the week. Kevin Durant led the Nets over Joel Embiid and the Sixers 129-100. Steph Curry…
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Kyrie’s Masterpiece, Luka the Real MVP? Jackie Moon Klay? Cade the Rook! and Russell's Plea
In this week's Point of Contention James Edwards III and Marcus Thompson debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: Kyrie’s 50 “Master” PieceTake 2: Luka the real…
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Daily Ding: Jalen Green Erupts + DeRozan Delivers
Andrew Schlecht and Mark Schindler break down the night of NBA basketball from Wednesday, March 9th. Jalen Green leads the Rockets past the Lakers, DeRozan…
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Within the Lab & Alchemy of Heat Culture with Jason Jackson
Heat announcer and 20-time Emmy Award winner, Jason Todd Jackson drops by to talk with Marcus and DA about Miami's 2022 campaign. Also his new gig as a…
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Daily Ding: Kyrie Drops 50, Cavs Beat Indy & Warriors Dominate Clippers
Jared Weiss and Mo Dahkil break down the top NBA games and stories from Tuesday, March 8th. The guys break down Kyrie Irving going for 50 pts in a Nets win…
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Who deserves Coach of the Year?
Sam Amick, Anthony Slater and Fred Katz discuss (in person!) the coach of the year race, the jobs that Spoelstra, Jenkins, Donovan, and Monty Williams have…
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Daily Ding: Embiid's MVP Performance, Joker Another Triple-Double & Mavs Beat Jazz
Jared Weiss and Mark Schindler break down the top NBA games and stories from Monday, March 7th. The guys break down the 76ers beating the Bulls, Joker with a…
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Celtics on FIRE, Mavs' Playoff Breakthrough? // Harden's 76ers Early Returns & Kevin Durant Back
The Basketball Buds: Zach Harper, Jay King and Mo Dakhil.— Celtics are the hottest team in basketball— Can the Mavs finally breakthrough in the playoffs?—…
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Daily Ding: LeBron scores 56 to beat Warriors, Celtics drops Nets on Tatum's 54 points, Middleton scores 44 to beat the Suns
Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap the big moments from the weekend in the NBA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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NBA Draft Check In, Pre-Jump Players + Suns West Dominance
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers break down the past week of NBA basketball, predict who the next breakout players will be, talk NBA Draft with Sam Vecenie, and…
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Grizzlies vs JA'reality / Bleeding Clocks // 59 Moving Screens & But LeBron
Nerder, She Wrote. With Dave DuFour, Mo Dakhil and Seth Partnow on location from Sloan MIT Conference in Boston, Massachusetts. Hosted on Acast. See…
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Daily Ding: KD Returns in Loss, Trae Drops 39, Celtics Win Again & Luka Leads Mavs
Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil break down the top NBA games and stories from Thursday, March 3rd. The guys talk about KD returning in a loss to the Heat, Trae drops…
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JA Makin' Me Crazy! Not Dark Yet in Laker Land + Worried Warriors? ReBorn in Bean Town & Wilt's 100
In this week's Point of Contention. Marcus Thompson and Jay King debate! Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: JA Makin Me Crazy!Take 2: It’s Not Dark Yet, But It’s…
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Bucks Cool Heat + Beards in Philly
Andrew Schlecht and Jason Dumas discuss the night of NBA basketball on Wednesday March 2nd including a big comeback from the Bucks, James Harden's first game…
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Ja Morant Rise, Warriors Struggle and a trip to Africa with Marc Spears
In this week's Hoops Adjacent ESPN's Marc Spears drops by to talk about his upcoming trip to Senegal for the NBA's Africa League. Also, the rise of Ja Morant…
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Daily Ding: Celtics Clip Hawks, Raptors top Nets + Wolves Stun Warriors
Jared Weiss and Mark Schindler break down the top NBA games and stories from Tuesday, March 1st. The guys break down the Celtics beating the Hawks, Raptors…
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Full Strength Nuggets Soon? + East Contenders
Eastern elite breakdown, including conference finals picks, with an addendum on DeMar DeRozanWarriors update from Slater: As Suns "slide" without CP, and…
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Daily Ding: Heat topple Bulls, Wolves hold off Cavs, Ja goes for 52!
Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour recap the night in the NBA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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James Harden Back! Bucks/Nets + Oakley vs Giannis, TMac vs Tim Duncan & LeBron Clears the Air
The Basketball Buds. Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Mo Dakhil and James Edwards III.Rundown:James Harden's 76ers DebutBucks vs Nets weekend showdownAndre Drummond…
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Daily Ding: Harden, Embiid Dominate, Mavs comeback on Warriors, Ja Morant 46 over Bulls
Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap the big games from the weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What we learned | Stargazing season one finale
In the finale of season one of Stargazing, series host Jovan Buha reveals the best lessons learned from the group of experts and influencers he spoke to during…
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Conference Finals Candidates, Suns Questions, and Nuggets with Matt Moore
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss conference finals candidates and what the past decade tells us, questions surrounding the Phoenix Suns, and then Matt…
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Eastern Conference Playoff (push/preview)
The Nerder crew assembles to assess the Eastern Conference post All Star game / Trade Deadline and heading into the final stretch. Dave, Seth and Mo take a…
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Daily Ding: Grizzlies fade late in Minnesota, DeMar lifts Bulls over Hawks
Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour recap the first night of games after the All Star break. Ja Morant returns after injury, but can't top D'Angelo Russell's huge fourth…