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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
76ers Dive, Joel Embiid + Changing Rotations and Minutes
In this week's Nerder Dave DuFour, Mo Dakhil and Seth Partnow dive down on the 76ers, Joel Embiid playing like and MVP, Simmons' aggressiveness, Tobias Harris…
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Blame Oscar, Expansion, East-West Surprises, Sac Dad Fight
In this week's Point of Contention Ethan Strauss and Marcus Thompson debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: Steph's Legacy debate.Take 2: NBA Expansion now?Take…
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Warriors, Draymond + Steph, Bagley Jr. Future, Matt Barnes with Marcus Thompson
In this week's Hoops Adjacent, Marcus Thompson drops by to talk about the new look Warriors, Draymond Green, Steph, Marvin Bagley Jr. and finally Matt Barnes…
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Bradley Beal trade destinations and Steph Curry goes off
Sam Amick, Anthony Slater, and Fred Katz discuss Steph Curry's big night, Bradley Beal's situation with the Wizards and possible trade destinations, plus what…
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Shaq Shade, Marvin Bagley Jr. Trade + Playoffs, Layoffs or Way Off with Hawks, Warriors, Nuggets , Raptors, Suns
New Year, New Basketball Buds with Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Jay King, Dave DuFour and BIG Wos. First, Marvin Bagley Jr.'s Dad wants a trade for his son…
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Small Sample Theater, Early Impressions, Zion, Raptors, Nuggets + Expansion
In this New Year's edition of Nerder on the Athletic NBA Show, Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow and Mo Dakhil give their early impressions on the first week of the…
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Warriors in trouble? 76ers predicament and rookie surprises
Sam Amick is joined by Fred Katz and Anthony Slater to discuss the stories around the league including the Warriors struggles, the 76ers potential trade…
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The NBA Christmas Day Carol
In this special edition of the NBA Show, Zach Harper, David Aldridge, Sam Amick, Marcus Thompson, Jay King, Tray Edwards, BIG Wos, Dave DuFour and Jay King…
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Lakers Clippers battle, Kevin Durant's come back, and the next star to be traded
Sam Amick is joined by Fred Katz and Anthony Slater to discuss what to look forward to in the first half of the NBA Season including the Lakers Clippers…
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Lamelo's Highlight Factory, Rudy Gobert-Jazz Extension + GM Survey Breakdown
`In this week's edition of the BasketBuds, Zach Harper, Jay King, Tray Edwards, BIG Wos and Dave DuFour breakdown the $205 Million extension Rudy Gobert has…
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Awards Roundtable with Ben Taylor
On the latest Nerder, Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil and Thinking Basketball's Ben Taylor on Giannis signing and media influence on front offices. Awards…
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Giannis' Extension Means? + Kyrie Trippin' + Rookie Status Check + Out of Shape Harden
In this week's Hoops Adjacent, Marcus Thompson and Ethan Strauss debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: What does Giannis' super-max extension mean for the…
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The Field vs LA, Beyond Last Dance and Giannis Extension with JA Adande
In this week's Hoops Adjacent, J.A. Adande drops by to talk with David Aldridge and Wos about how good the field is this year, after the Lakers. Then JA's…
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10 Questions on the Western Conference
Sam Amick is joined by Anthony Slater and Tony Jones to discuss the NBA Western Conference:Does James Harden finish the season as a Rocket? If not where is he…
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10 Questions on the Eastern Conference
Basketball Buds: Dave Dufour, BIG Wos, Tray Edwards, Rich Hofmann and Jay King go through this list of 10 questions to preview the Eastern Conference. 1…
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Where Harden Would Fit + Knicks-Sixers Org Alignment + Importance of Continuity
In the latest episode of Nerder, Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow and Mo Dakhil talk about teams that could make it work with James Harden. Then teams and…
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Harden to Warriors? Kyrie the Hypocrite? Tank for Cade, TV Schedule Oddities + Bogut Tribute
Welcome to Point of Contention: Marcus Thompson and Ethan Strauss debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: Harden's Exit plan, repercussions from the league and…
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NBA Drama Never Sleeps + Warriors Outlook and Chances
In the latest edition of Hoops Adjacent, David Aldridge and Wos Lambre along with Marcus Thompson and Anthony Slater try to get get a grip on all the drama…
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Harden and the Rockets, Westbrook and the Wizards, and the best guards in the East
Sam Amick is joined by Kelly Iko and Fred Katz to discuss the James Harden saga with the Rockets, will he be on the team? Where could he be traded? Then they…
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James Harden's Commitment, Kyrie's Silence, Doc the Salesman with Tom Haberstroh
In the latest Basketball Buds, with Zach Harper, Dave DuFour, Jay King, Tray Edwards and BIG Wos, the fellas welcome in NBA Insider Tom Haberstroh to talk…
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Westbrook-Wall Trade, Warriors-Nets Achilles Heels, Lakers Moves + Star Power
In the latest Nerder, Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow and Mo Dakhil breakdown the Russell Westbrook for John Wall trade. What to expect from the Warriors sans Klay…
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King Kawhi, Lakers' Dynasty, Christmas Day, Curry UA Brand, Joakim Noah Tribute
Point of Contention. Ethan Strauss and Marcus Thompson debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: Kawhi the King! And special privileges for Paul George?Take 2…
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Tales in Broadcasting & The New Normal Nets with Ian Eagle
In the latest Hoops Adjacent broadcasting legend Ian Eagle joins David Aldridge and Wos Lambre. Talking about what it's like broadcasting under the new normal…
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NBA Free Agency: Inside the Bogdanovic debacle, improvements in LA, and the Thunder tear down
Sam Amick returns and is joined by Fred Katz and Anthony Slater to discuss NBA Free Agency including the Bogdanovic debacle, the Lakers and Clippers improving…
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Nate vs Jake Paul, Celtics' Plan?, Rockets & Pelicans + Zion
In this week's Basketball Buds: Zach Harper, Dave DuFour, Trey Edwards, Jay King and Mo Dakhil talk about the fight between Nate Robinson and Jake Paul. Then…
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Lakers Lock, Giannis Speaks, Trust the Process?, FA Winners + Losers, Play In / Play out?
Point of Contention: Marcus Thompson and James Edwards III debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: Money Money Money Money! lakers a lock?Take 2: Why hasn’t…
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Free Agency Madness (Part 2) with Nate Duncan
In this week's Hoops Adjacent David Aldridge and BIG Wos talk to Nate Duncan, host of the Dunk'd On Podcast, about all the moves going down in the NBA up until…
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Money Money Money, Money! NBA Free Agency Madness (Part 1)
The Basketball Buds: Zach Harper, BIG Wos, Tray Edwards, Jay King and Dave DuFour try to get a hold of the flurry of action over the weekend with free-agency…
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Draft Recap + Decode + Klay + Bucks Dilemma with The Crew
Special edition Draft Recap Edition with Zach Harper, BLK Tray, Seth Partnow, Marcus Thompson, Seth Partnow, BIG Wos, Jon K, Jay King, Ethan Strauss, Sam Amick…
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Free Agency + Draft Rumors and Rumblings with Sam Vecenie
On this week's Hoops Adjacent David Aldridge and Wos Lambre talk to Draft guru Sam Vecenie. Reaction to the Bucks moves, getting Jrue Holiday and Bogdan…
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Lakers Making Moves, James Harden's Destiny + Guess that Draft Profile
Basketball Buds: Zach Harper, Dave DuFour, Tray Edwards, BIG Wos and Jay King on the BIG Trade between the Thunder and Lakers. Danny Green's career vs Dennis…
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What's Next Rockets? Who Wants Westbrook? Trading Block + Draft Process
Nerder She Wrote: Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow and Mo Dakhil on the crisis ongoing in Houston with James Harden and Russell Westbrook looking to bolt. Team…
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NBA Back, Houston Problem, Draft or Trade?, CP3 to Suns?, Contentious Christmas
Point of Contention: Ethan Strauss and Marcus Thompson debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: NBA is back...too soon?Take 2: Houston we got problems. harden and…
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One & Two: What will Wolves and Warriors do in the Draft?
Hoops Adjacent: David Aldridge and Wosny Lambre along with Wolves reporter Jon Krawczynski and Warriors reporter Marcus Thompson to sort through the…
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72 Games, CBA Extension + CP3 / Jrue Destinations + Suns
Basketball Buds: Wosny Lambre, Jay King and Tray Edwards talking about the impending December 22nd start for the next NBA Season and potential landing spots…
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Silas' Rockets. 76ers + Morey & Brand. Klutch Backlash + Steph Marbury Gatekeeper
The Basketball Buds: Zach Harper, BLK Tray, BIG Wos and Dave DuFour talk about the Rockets hiring of Head Coach Stephen Silas. Then more on 76ers, Morey and…
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Fixing the Sixers + Building a Coaching Staff with Yaron Weitzman
Nerder She Wrote: Yaron Weitzman author of 'Tanking to the Top' joins Dave, Seth and Mo to talk about the 76ers and their new Operations Head Daryl Morey. How…
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Daryl Morey Back, Xmas Ball?, New Billionaire in Utah, Nash's Nets, BIG Board
In this week's Point of Contention, Ethan Strauss and James Edwards III debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: Daryl Morey hired by 76ers. Ben Simmons or Joel…
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Black Lives Matter with Howard Beck and Bucks' VP Alex Lasry
This week, on Hoops Adjacent, David Aldridge talks with Howard Beck and Bucks' SVP Alex Lasry on the importance of Black Lives Matter. How George Hill set off…
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Christmas Basketball? + Pat Riley Speaks Asterisk + What. Is. Happening: In Brooklyn? + Karl vs Cousins
Basketball Buds, Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Jay King and Mo Dakhil. What is the NBA thinking? Going thru the Sham's report that the NBA may start the next…
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NBA player tiers and NBA team building
Mo Dakhil, Seth Partnow and John Hollinger discuss Seth's player tiers on theathletic.com and how looking at players like this affects NBA team building…
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Stan Van Back + Lue's Load + Tier Ranks + Harden Changed My Life? + Survey Says?
In this week's Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Mo Dakhil debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: Stan “The Man” Van Gundy is BACK!Take 2: Load Under Lue…
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"You Sweat, I Sweat" Talking with Lakers' Coach Phil Handy
David Aldridge and Wos Lambre welcome in Lakers' assistant coach about what it was like winning the NBA Championship in the Orlando Bubble. LeBron's unmatched…
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Daryl Morey (Steps Down) Deep Dive + Ty Lue's Decision + BJ Johnson RIP
Basketball Buds, Zach Harper, Wosny Lambre, Jay King and Tray Edwards deep dive on Daryl Morey, the Rockets and the lasting effects, and fallout of a legendary…
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Nerder Mailbag + Morey Steps Down + Ty Lue's Clippers
In this week's Nerder, Dave Dufour, Seth Partnow and Mo Dakhil take listener questions for a long overdue Mailbag. Also, Daryl Morey steps down as Rockets GM…
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Decoding 'Respect' + 2021 MVP Odds + Lue in NOLA? + Warriors Return + Giannis in South Beach
In this week's Point of Contention, Marcus Thompson debates James Edwards 3.0. Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: Decoding "Respect"Take 2: 2021 MVP Odds. LeBron…
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The MJ vs LeBron Debate Explained
David Aldridge, Wos Lambre and Marcus Thompson assess the current debate about who is the Greatest of all time, Michael Jordan or LeBron James. Who exactly…
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LeBron's Legacy + NBA bubble wrap up
Tampering Podcast: Sam Amick is joined by Dan Woike, Michael Rosenberg, and Jared Greenberg to discuss their time in the NBA bubble, LeBron's legacy and much…
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LeBron Does It Again: Lakers Take Title + Bubble Awards
Basketball Buds: Zach Harper, BIG Wos, Dave DuFour, Jay King and Tray Edwards recap Game 6 of the NBA Finals. Also the Official 2020 Bubble Awards. Hosted on…
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Game For the Ages: Heat x Lakers Recap + Decode
Basketball Buds, Dave DuFour, Wos Lambre, Mo Dakhil and Jared Weiss break down Game 5 of the 2020 NBA Finals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Bubble Thoughts, No Fans, Heat Culture + Spoelstra + Underdog Lakers with Coach David Thorpe
Nerder She Wrote: Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow and Mo Dakhil welcome in Coach David Thorpe to talk about how the NBA has handled the Bubble Presentation. Then a…
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The Heat Is On, FIxing the Sixers, Kyrie's Altered State, NBA Over?, Finals MVP is Silly
In this week's Point of Contention, Ethan Strauss and Marcus Thompson debate...hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: Is it over for Miami?Take 2: Is Doc a good fit for…
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Doc's BIG Project in Philly, LeBron's GOAT Resume + The Kyrie Conundrum
Michael Lee drops by to talk with David and Wos about the mess in Philly that Doc Rivers has decided to try and fix. Then, it's getting harder and harder to…
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Executive director of the NBPA Michele Roberts
Sam Amick is joined by executive director of the NBPA Michele Roberts to discuss the NBA bubble, CBA negotiations, if they would do another bubble, when and…
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Jimmy Butler's Heat Take A Game
Basketball Buds: Zach Harper, BIG Wos, Dave DuFour, Jay King and Tray Edwards recap Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Where did the Lakers go? Jimmy's amazing game…
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Lakers x Heat Recap + Decode with Ben Taylor
Thinking Basketball's Ben Taylor drops by to talk with Dave, Seth and Mo about G1 of the NBA Finals.Lakers small ball still vs Heat very small ballSwitching…
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Point of Contention: Lakers-Heat, Doc Out, Instant Replay, Big Board + Finals Predictions
Point of Contention with Ethan Strauss, James Edwards III and Mo Dakhil.Take 1: lakers x Heat, what to expect.Take 2: Doc Rivers Out, the right move?Take 3…
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Bubble Wrap, Heat-Lakers, Covering Bron in MIA, with Tom Haberstroh
David and Wos welcome to the show, NBC Sports' Tom Haberstroh to talk about how it all went for the NBA and the Bubble, Lakers-Heat, covering LeBron in Miami…
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Lakers Owner Jeanie Buss on the NBA Finals and how LeBron is different
Tampering: On today's show Sam Amick is joined by Jeanie Buss, Lakers owner, to discuss the Lakers return to the NBA Finals, tragedy in amongst the Lakers this…
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2020 NBA Finals: Heat vs Lakers
Basketball Buds: Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Dave DuFour, Mo Dakhil and Andrew Schlect react to the Heat winning in Six games over the Boston Celtics in the…