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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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Myth Busting + NBA Circle of Life Found!
In the latest Nerder, Dave, Seth and Mo do some, myth busting..."My star player doesn't get fouled enough!" and "Seeding doesn't matter!!" And finally, The NBA…
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NBA Trade Deadline Recap (Live)
In this week's Nerder, Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil and Andrew Schlect recap the NBA Trade Deadline LIVE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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Kerr's Upset, Giannis MVP?, Harden Sleeper?, Trade Deadline & Best Team in the NBA
In this week's Point of Contention, Ethan Strauss and Marcus Thompson debate. Hosted by Zach Harper. Take 1: Last week Steph was getting upset, this week it’s…
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Nets Are Rollin' with Sarah Kustock
Nets broadcaster Sarah Kustock drops by to talk to David Aldridge and Wos Lambre about the red hot Brooklyn Nets. How James Harden has unlocked the offense…
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NBA Trade Rumors + Traveling in the NBA season with Gary Washburn
Sam Amick, Fred Katz, and Anthony Slater are joined by Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe to discuss the NBA Trade deadline, is Aaron Gordon going to be moved?…
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LeBron Concern, Miserable Rockets, Deadline Deals, Ben Simmons vs Rudy Gobert + LaMelo Ball Out
The Basketball Buds: Zach Harper, Dave DuFour, BIG Wos, Jay King and Tray Edwards. LeBron is out, and the guys are a little concerned over this injury more…
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NBA Trade Deadline, Soaring Hawks + The Bucks and Giannis the MVP
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers recap this week in the NBA, discuss trades to improve the Celtics, Nets, Heat, and Clippers, and discuss what is different with…
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PJ Tucker Impact + Giannis MVP + Suns Dive
In this week's Nerder, Nekias Duncan drops by to talk with Dave, Seth and Mo.Topics discussed. PJ Tucker traded to the Bucks. More Giannis at the 5? Are they…
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Trade SZN, Meet the Nets, Steph Upset, Call of Duty + MVP Odds
In this week's Point of Contention Ethan Strauss and guest Tom Haberstroh debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: The clock is ticking on deadline day just a…
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Meyers Leonard Reactions + March Madness with Seth Davis
In this week's Hoops Adjacent, college hoops guru Seth Davis drops by to talk about March Madness. Plus, David and Wos talk about the fallout from Meyers…
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NBA Trade Season is HERE
Sam Amick, Anthony Slater, and Fred Katz discuss the NBA at large and who could be moved at the trade deadline including Victor Oladipo, Bradley Beal, Aaron…
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Knicks Back, Overrated Simmons, LMA Trade SZN and Fraud Not Fraud with Jason Conception
In this week's Basketball Buds Crooked Media's Jason Conception, host of 'Takeline' and 'All Caps NBA' drops by to talk with Zach Harper, Jay King, Tray…
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Suns Contending? Rockets Tanking and a Deep Dive on the OKC Thunder
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the past week in the NBA, are the Phoenix Suns contenders, the fall of the Rockets and where they are headed and then…
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'NBA Awards Status Check: Who is the Real MVP?'
In this week's Nerder, Dave DuFour, Mo Dakhil and guest Keith Parish of Fastbreak Breakfast roll thru the NBA Awards at midseason. Hosted on Acast. See…
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With Kenny 'The Jet' Smith
On this week's Hoops Adjacent, TNT's Kenny Smith drops by to talk with David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson about Inside, his new book, Rod Strickland, Bill…
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Let’s Get This Sh*t Over With
Basketball Buds, Dave DuFour, Tray Edwards, Jay King, Mo Dakhil and Jade recap the 2021 All Star Game, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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Lamelo Ball, Knicks Hope, and a Deep Dive on the Pelicans
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are back again for another addition of the Saturday Slam and Jam! Today they discuss the week that was in the NBA, the Utah…
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The Ballad of the Black Head Coach with Amin Elhassan
In this week's Nerder, Amin Elhassan drops by to talk with Dave, Seth and Mo about the firing of Hawk's head coach Lloyd Pierce. Hosted on Acast. See…
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Out of Touch Shaq?, Lloyd Pierce Rooked?, Harden Returns, Knicks Rumor + Top Shot WTF?
In this week's Point of Contention Ethan Strauss and Marcus Thompson debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: Shaq vs Candace vs WadeTake 2: Did Lloyd Pierce get…
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Why the Hawks Fired Lloyd Pierce + Mailbag
In this week's Hoops Adjacent Hawks reporter Chris Kirschner drops by to talk with David and Wos about the Hawks' firing of head coach Lloyd Pierce. How Trae…
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The NBA's Best Young Players
Sam Amick is joined by Fred Katz and Anthony Slater to break down Sam Vecenie's top 10 young talent rankings. Ja or Fox? Andrew Schlecht joins to discuss SGA…
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Heat Culture Back Watch Out 76ers + Knicks Rollin' & Fraud Not A Fraud
Basketball Buds: Zach Harper, Jay King, Dave DuFour, Tray Edwards and Wos Lambre. The Heat are back? Have they turned things around? Can they get to the top 4?…
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Saturday Slam and Jam - Nets are Contenders, Celtics are Sputtering + Fred Katz on a Wild Wizards Week
Andrew Schlecht hosts an all new episode of the Athletic NBA Show, Saturday Slam and Jam.On today's show Andrew and his co-host, Alex Speers, discuss the rise…
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Basketball Feelings + Raptors & Lowry with Katie Heindl
Nerder She Wrote with Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil and special guest Katie Heindl of Basketball Feelings and Dishes and Dimes Podcast…
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All Star Snubs, Lakers Trouble, Draymond's Sorry, MVP Odds & Fake Crowd Noise
In this week's Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Ethan Strauss debate. Hosted by Zach HarperTake 1: All Star Reserve Snubs!Take 2: Lake Show in…
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Still Riding with Draymond Green? + Fan Mailbag
In this week's episode of Hoops Adjacent, Wos and David Aldridge talk to Warriors reporter Marcus Thompson on where the Warriors are now, and what's been going…
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Timberwolves Coaching Changes + All Star Team Battles
Sam Amick is joined by Fred Katz, Anthony Slater, and special guest Jon Krawczynski. In part 1 they discuss the Timberwolves coaching change from firing Ryan…
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All Star Reserves Debate East/West + Anthony Edwards Dunk
Basketball Buds Zach Harper, Dave DuFour, Tray Edwards, Jay King and Wos Lambre talk about the All Star Reserves to be announced this Thursday. Locks and…
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Better Than The Box Score + What Me Worry? Bucks, Heat, Raptors, Celtics, Nuggets, Mavs
In this week's Nerder, Dave, Mo and Seth break out the Worry Meter to analyze the Bucks, Heat, Raptors, Nuggets and Mavs. Also a listener question...How do you…
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The Artist & The Athlete preview
Lindsey Czarniak hosts a brand now podcast featuring a new artist and athlete each week. Listen to this preview and then subscribe to the show! Hosted on…
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Draymond Double Standard, Lakers in Trouble? + Steph's Best? + All Star Picks + Best Trios
In the week's Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Ethan Strauss debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: Draymond's Double Standard: Business or Bullshit?Take…
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Everyone is talking 'bout the Utah Jazz with Sarah Todd
In this week's Hoops Adjacent, Jazz reporter Sarah Todd crops by to talk about the Utah Jazz, how things are different, and the same, this year. The mindset of…
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Anthony Davis' injury, John Wall's interview, and Poeltl Power
Sam Amick, Fred Katz, and Anthony Slater discuss Fred's interview with John Wall, the process of interviewing NBA players, and then they bounce around the…
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John Wall Spurned? + Giannis Said What? + The Great Jazz Debate + Nets Best in East? + The Worry Meter
The Basketball Buds, Zach Harper, Jay King, Tray Edwards, Dave DuFour and Wos Lambre. John Wall speaks, and feels the Wizards handled his trade request the…
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Drop Coverage + Rushing the Process + Jazz
In this week's Nerder, Dave, Seth and Mo discuss the issues of Drop Coverage. Then "Rushing the Process" (Dallas, Phoenix, Atlanta, Memphis, OKC and New…
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MVP Leader, All Star Game Blame, One Trade Away, Pretenders/Contenders + National Anthem
In this week's Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Ethan Strauss debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: Who is the MVP frontrunner?Take 2: Does the league…
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Coaching the G League and Betting on Yourself with Brian Shaw
In this week's Hoops Adjacent G-League's Ignite head coach Brian Shaw drops by to talk with DA and Wos about his new job as head coach for the G League's…
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76ers are Contenders, ROY Race, and Bounce Back Teams
Sam Amick is joined by Fred Katz and Anthony Slater to discuss the NBA at large. In part 1 they are joined by Derek Bodner, 76ers beat writer for the Athletic…
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NBA's Protocol Problem, Nikola Jokic MVP Debate, Jamal Murray's Bubble Popped, Luka's MVP Chances Falling + Rose to Knicks
Basketball Buds. Zach Harper, Wos Lambre, Jay King, Dave DuFour and Tray Edwards. First up the NBA's protocol problem, Kevin Durant and the All Star Game…
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Stretch Big Dead? + Need for Speed + Offseason Plans Go Awry
In this week's Nerder, Dave, Seth and Mo talk about whether the stretch big is dead? Then, how peed kills front offices and coaches. What happens when…
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Oubre Killin' Curry, Jazz #1, Beal Gone, Wasting Lillard, Freaks Courtside
In this week's Point of Contention Ethan Strauss and Marcus Thompson debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: Kelly Oubre is killing Steph Curry! That’s not a…
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Trail Blazers Dive, Dame's Legacy with Jason Quick + Mailbag
In this week's Hoops Adjacent, Trail Blazers reporter Jason Quick drops by to talk Trail Blazers, Dame's commitment to Portland and the team, the lack of…
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Time for a Beal trade? Jokic better than Giannis? + Net Rating Investigation
Sam Amick is joined by Fred Katz and Anthony Slater to discuss the possibility of a Bradley Beal trade and who the suitors would be, is Jokic better than…
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The Jazz Are Really Good, Nets Alpha?, JJ Redick Trade Market + Klay Trash Talking
The Basketball Buds with Zach Harper, Dave DuFour, Wos Lambre, Jay King and Tray Edwards. This week...despite a loss to the Nuggets snapping an 11 game winning…
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The Balance Between the Individual Player and The Team + Fan Mailbag
In this week's Nerder, Dave, Mo and Seth ponder this: A number of teams have bumped up against the limits of where maximizing a star player is no longer…
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Trade Lonzo! Warriors Outrage, Bron MVP, Shaq A Jerk? + All Star Game
In this week's Point of Contention , Ethan Strauss and Marcus Thompson debate along with special guest Tray Edwards. Hosted by Mo Dakhil.Take 1: Is a bird in…
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All Things Lakers with Brad Turner
In this week's Hoops Adjacent, DA and Wos talk with LA Times Lakers reporter, Brad Turner about Kobe, Jerry West, Shaq, LeBron James, LeBron James, LeBron…
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Western Conference Deep Dive
Tampering Podcast: Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater break down the Western Conference, how good the Jazz have been, the struggles of the Nuggets, can…
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Clippers...Good (Again?), Jazz Rolling, Level Up?, Shaq Beef, Not Kyrie, Cavs, Steph Passes Reggie (Technically)
The Basketball Buds: Zach Harper, Jay King, Tray Edwards and James Edwards III talk about the Clippers now 13-4, and the playmaking of Paul George and Kawhi…
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Star Integration, Harden-Nets, Jazz + Protecting Teams from Being Dumb
In this week's Nerder, Dave DuFour, Mo Dakhil and Seth Partnow talk about star integration and James Harden and the Nets. Also, Mike Conley and Utah last year…
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Lakers Tryin?, Kyrie Confusion, Vax PSA?, Giannis, “That’s Not Basketball”
In this week's Point of Contention, Marcus Thompson and James Edwards III debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: Are the Lakers even trying? / WarriorsTake 2…
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Clippers Deep Dive with Law Murray
In this week's Hoops Adjacent, The Athletic's Clippers beat reporter, Law Murray joins David Aldridge and Wos Lambre to talk about the enigmatic Clippers…
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Inside the Harden Rockets Breakup + Early NBA Surprises
Sam Amick is joined by Kelly Iko, Anthony Slater, and Kelly Iko to discuss the behind the scenes story of the Harden trade to Brooklyn, COVID protocols, the…
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Harden's Debut + Nets Outlook, The Kyrie Question and Lakers' Sleepwalk to Finals
The Basketball Buds Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Dave DuFour and BIG Wos on James Harden's Nets debut. His crazy fluctuation in weight, and the outlook in…
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Harden, Rocket's Process + How to Watch the Game with Ben Falk
This week's Nerder, with Ben Falk from CleaningTheGlass.com. Dave, Mo and Seth talk to Ben about the huge Harden-to-the-Nets trade that went down on Wednesday…
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Beal Or No Beal, LaMelo Ballin' + LeBron Trollin
In this week's episode of Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Ethan Strauss debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: Beal to the Warriors?Take 2: Lakers…
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James Harden Traded to Nets - Emergency Pod
Dave DuFour, Mo Dakhil, Mike Smeltz, Seth Partnow and Wos Lambre break down the blockbuster trade between the Nets and Rockets that sends Harden to Brooklyn to…
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Performative Measures and Image + Raptors Rut, Spurs Never Die, Mailbag with Amin Elhassan
Amin Elhassan drops by to talk with DA and Wos about leaving ESPN and joining forces with Dan LeBatard. Then, the many inconsistencies of Covid protocols…
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NBA Eastern Conference Top 5 + Hawks Drama
Sam Amick is joined by Fred Katz, Anthony Slater and Chris Kirschner to discuss the Hawks drama and how the get back on track and then Amick, Katz and Slater…
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NBA's Covid Mess + Rookie Status Check + Injuries
In this week's edition of the Basketball Buds, Zach Harper, BIG Wos, Tray Edwards and Mike Smeltz of the 'Glue Guys' pod talk about what the hell is going on…