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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
Mysterious Suns Pre-Report, Top 75 Debate + Ben Simmons Saga: Part 55
The Basketball Buds, Zach Harper, Jay King, Travonne Edwards and Mo Dakhil. A vague report about Suns owner Robert Sarver has the guys wondering what's in…
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Daily Ding: Bulls, Hornets, Warriors 3 and 0, Lakers get first win
Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap an exciting first weekend in the NBA. The Bulls, Hornets, and Warriors all made it to 3-0. Ja Morant nearly gives the…
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5 Questionable Rotation Decisions: Does a hot start matter? + Denver Nuggets path to contention
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss 5 coaching rotation decisions made this week, if a hot start matters for NBA contenders, and then they bring on…
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They Have A Math Problem Offensively
The season has begun, the fellas are having fun, Dave Seth and Mo get together and look back at some of the more interesting games still left on the table…
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Daily Ding: Curry cooks the Clippers, Heat dominate the Bucks & the latest on Ben Simmons
Jared Weiss & Rich Hoffman break down the top NBA games and stories from Thursday, October 21st. The guys talk about the latest going on with Ben Simmons…
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Daily Ding: Knicks Overtime Spectacular
Andrew Schlecht and Mo Dakhil discuss the Celtics Knicks double OT classic, and then bounce around the NBA on the 2nd night of action. Hosted on Acast. See…
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Opening Day Extravaganza Mailbag with Nate Duncan
Join Zach Harper, Dave DuFour, Tray Edwards, David Aldridge, Mo Dakhil, Marcus Thompson and special guest Nate Duncan as they preview the upcoming NBA season…
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Daily Ding: Nets vs. Bucks, Warriors vs. Lakers, NBA Opening Night
The NBA Regular Season is back! Jared Weiss and Dave DuFour breakdown the first two games of the season. The Milwaukee Bucks destroyed the Brooklyn Nets…
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NBA Starts Today! Zion's Status, Lakers preseason woes, and does Ayton deserve the max?
Sam Amick, Anthony Slater and Will Guillory break down opening night, the Pelican's upcoming season, what Zion's status is, Ben Simmons playing soon? and does…
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Daily Ding: "The Intelligence of Anthony Edwards" with Jon Krawczynski
The Athletic's Minnesota Timberwolves beat reporter Jon Krawczynski to discuss his feature on Anthony Edwards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Tis the Season to Play Basketball!`~~ Commence!
The Basketball Buds....Zach Harper, Jay King, Dave DuFour, James Edwards III and Jovan Buha. What you say here ....will be used against you on the COURT of…
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Over Under Locks + Rockets Rebuild
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss who they think are locks for their over or under for the season and then Kelly Iko, Rockets beat writer, discusses the…
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Awards Predictions! with Ben Taylor
Ben Taylor of Thinking Basketball stops by to chat with Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow and Mo Dakhil.Is the MVP Kevin Durant's award to lose?League Parity and the…
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Daily Ding: "Ben Simmons is in the building" with Rich Hofmann
Philadelphia 76ers beat writer Rich Hofmann joins Jared Weiss to discuss the latest in the Ben Simmons saga. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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90's Knicks, Kyrie Conundrum + Jon Gruden's Crazy Emails with Chris Herring
In this week's Hoops Adjacent, David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson talk to Sports Illustrated's Chris Herring about his new upcoming book "Blood in the Garden…
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Daily Ding: Nets Kyrie Irving suspended react with Alex Schiffer
The Athletic's Brooklyn Nets beat reporter Alex Schiffer and host Jared Weiss provide updates and reaction to Kyrie Irving's suspension. Hosted on Acast. See…
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West Preview: Contenders, Breakout Players, and Overrated Teams
Western Conference Preview with Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony SlaterMost underrated teamMost overrated teamHow many West teams are contenders? ( AD BREAK…
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East Preview: Contenders, Playoff Locks, Play-in teams and the Cellar Dwellers
The Basketball Buds, Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Dave DuFour, Mo Dakhil, Rich Hofmann and Jay King (from a wedding in Massachusetts) gather to preview the…
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What NBA Teams will surprise? + Can the Magic get on track?
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss which teams are primed to surprise? Which guards should be targeted in NBA fantasy? and then they bring on Josh Robbins…
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Daily Ding: Rookies to Watch
Andrew Schlecht and Will Guillory discuss rookies they are watching for in the preseason and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Preseason "Take It Easy" Takeaways with John Hollinger
In this week's Nerder, John Hollinger joins Dave DuFour and Mo Dakhil to talk about some very early preseason takeaways. First up, Ja Morant hunting off the…
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Daily Ding: Pelicans Season Preview
Andrew Schlecht and Will Guillory preview the Pelicans upcoming season, Zion's health status, who starts and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
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Pau of Contention: --> GM Survey + Deandre Ayton Playin Around, Philadelphia Standoff, Sleep or Keep? & Farewell Pau
The Athletic NBA Show Presents - Point of Contention with Marcus Thompson and Jay 'The KID' King. Hosted by Zach Harper | Produced by Jade HoyeTake1: It’s John…
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The Quiet Calm, Killer Instinct of Steph Curry
Warriors superstar Steph Curry stops by to talk with David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson about being a Dad, his preparations, confidence and insecurities…
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How an NBA Star gets traded
Jon Krawczynski joins Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater to discuss how Ben Simmons strategy to get traded is working, comparing it to Harden and Butler…
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October Chatter - Questions surround Ben Simmons, Tapping Pockets + Zion's Exit Strategy? Candy!
The Basketball Buds are back. Zach Harper, Jay King, Tray Edwards, Dave DuFour and James Edwards III return just in time time for the Fall. Happy October! The…
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Lakers Star Power, 5 Preseason Storylines, and 3rd year players needing a big season
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss 5 storylines to watch for in the preseason, 2 teams that have 2 3rd year players that need to see improvement, and then…
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76ers Simmons Saga with Derek Bodner
76ers reporter Derek Bodner drops by to talk with Dave DuFour and Mo Dakhil about the latest with Ben Simmons and the 76ers situation. Lessons from Jimmy…
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Daily Ding: Nets training camp check in with Alex Schiffer
The Athletic's Alex Schiffer checks in with Jared Weiss from the Brooklyn Nets training camp in San Diego. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Daily Ding: "Are we sleeping on the Bucks?" with Eric Nehm
Eric Nehm joins Dave DuFour to check in after Bucks media day with updates on the team's internal outlook on the upcoming season. Hosted on Acast. See…
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Title Bound Nets with Sarah Kustok
Dateline 9.29.21 -- Hoops Adjacent -- 'ol pal Sarah Kustok drops by to talk with DA and Marcus on the drama unfolding in Brooklyn, NEW YORK and across the land…
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Media Day Buffet
Sam Amick, Anthony Slater, (and later Andrew Schlecht) discuss NBA Media Day around the country and how vaccination is impacting the potential for the Warriors…
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NBA meets NFL: Strategy and Analytics
This week Sheil Kapadia joins Mo Dakhil and Seth Partnow to discuss the analytics in the NBA and NFL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Daily Ding: Underrated Teams
Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil discuss which teams they think are underrated heading in to the NBA season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Daily Ding: Timberwolves fire Gersson Rosas, promote Sachin Gupta
Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil discuss the changes in the Minnesota Timberwolves front office, why, and what's next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Life, Love, Sopranos and NBA referee Bob Delaney
Former undercover New Jersey state trooper and professional basketball referee, Bob Delaney drops by to talk with David and Marcus about life, coping with…
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Intuit, Clippers, John Wall and other observations
Tray, Mo and Jay react to a lack of enthusiasm Kawhi and others had during the Clippers announcement on their new stadium. Also John Wall for Ben Simmons?…
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Eastern Conference Breakout Candidates, Joe Fulks, and the Grizzlies future plans
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers bring you another week of Slam and Jam! We discuss the player that had one of the worst stats in NBA history, 5 breakout…
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Daily Ding: New faces, new places, new chances
Jared Weiss and Keith Parish are back to discuss their favorite candidates to surprise based on new situations and opportunities in the upcoming season. Hosted…
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Ben Simmons Saga, Death, Taxes and ? ... NBA Title/MVP Odds! with Tas Melas
No Dunks' Tas Melas joins Zach Harper and and Jay King in this week's Point of Contention to Debate!Take 1 > Can anyone say Groundhog Day? Yes? Yes? YESSSS???…
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Daily Ding: Most Improved Candidates
Jared Weiss and Keith Parish discuss their favorites for this year's Most Improved player award. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Can the Kings get back in the Playoffs? + Donovan Mitchell Interview
Sam Amick and Anthony Slater are joined by Athletic Sacramento Kings writer Jason Jones to discuss his piece on Chris Webber, the direction of the Kings, if…
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Ben Simmons to the Wolves? How the Timberwolves move forward with Jon Krawczynski
Andrew Schlecht and Jon Krawczynski discuss the Timberwolves upcoming season, how Karl Anthony Towns is ready for the challenge, revisiting the D'Angelo…
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Mailbag: Ben Simmons and Other Things
The Nerder crew, Dave Seth and Mo, assembles for a listener Mailbag!> Ben Simmons> Shot selection> Why teams overachieve and underachieve? > FIBA vs. NBA…
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Daily Ding: Contenders or Pretenders
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the NBA Contenders and Pretenders from each conference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Daily Ding: Rookies poised to surprise
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss which rookies could surprise in year 1 as key contributors on their teams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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Can the Knicks sustain their success?, Breakout NBA Players, and Mildly Interesting Storylines
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss 5 mildly interesting storylines from the NBA news cycle, 6 Western Conference players that could break out, and then…
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Daily Ding: "Too Early" Western Conference Power Rankings
Keith Parish and Dave DuFour run it back, this time taking a far too early glance at the Western Conference playoff picture and giving their thoughts on the…
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The Ben Simmons Soap Opera Part 6 + Confounding Cavs + Where will the Lillard Go? + A Rondo Return + Teachers Get Paid Too Much
POINT OF CONTENTIONDATE: 8/31/21HOST: ZACH CO-HOST: JAMES | JAYINTROWelcome to Point of Contention. Five Subjects Five Minutes. Five Points of Contention. Im…
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Daily Ding: "Too Early" Eastern Conference Power Rankings
Keith Parish and Dave DuFour take a far too early glance at the Eastern Conference playoff picture and give their thoughts on the pecking order. Hosted on…
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Bucks Owner Marc Lasry
Milwaukee Bucks Owner Marc Lasry joins Sam Amick and Anthony Slater to discuss the Bucks winning the NBA Championship, the tampering debacle with Bogdanovic…
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Summer League Reflections + Who stood out?
Dave, Seth and Mo gather and reflect on Summer League Vegas, and the things that mattered. Who stood out? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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A Summertime Swoooon + Heat TV with Jason Jackson
Old pal Jason Todd Jackson stops by to talk to DA and Marcus about the Miami Heat and the moves they made during this stirring summer. Hiya. Hosted on Acast…
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Is LeBron James still the best? + NBA Sign or Sigh?
Zach Harper, Dave DuFour, Travonne Edwards and Jay King discuss the NBA Offseason, if LeBron James is still at the top of the league, what offseason moves were…
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The Bulls are BACK with Trey Kerby, Grizzlies Team Building, Summer League Takeaways
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the Grizzlies team building, a summer league discussion, and then Trey Kerby joins to discuss the Bulls and if they are…
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KD and Draymond Blame Management, Embiid Trusts the Process and Summer League
Zach Harper is joined by Marcus Thompson and James Edwards with Andrew Schlecht producing to bring you Point of Contention. 5 Subjects. 5 Minutes. 5 Points of…
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5 Offseason Questions
Sam Amick, Fred Katz, and Blake Murphy discuss the following 5 questions on the NBA OffseasonWhat team improved the most?Are there any new contenders? Any…
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Winners of the NBA Offseason with Nate Duncan
Mo Dakhil and Seth Partnow are joined by Nate Duncan to discuss the NBA offseason, who improved, and what the Sixers should do with Ben Simmons. To end the…
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Jalen Green is the Rockets future + was Barnes the right choice for the Raptors?
Andrew Schlecht, Kelly Iko, and Jerome Cheng discuss the NBA Summer League, the Rockets first rounders Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun, Scottie Barnes…
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The Malice at the Palace Untold with Jermaine O’Neal
Jermaine O’Neal drops by to talk about his new film on Netflix. UNTOLD: Malice at the Palace" the first in a five-part docuseries premiering Aug. 10. Hosted on…