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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
Celtics-Heat Deep Dive, Herro Ball and Bam + The Future is Now.
Nerder She Wrote with Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow and Mo Dakhil. In this week's episode the guys deep dive on the Heat-Celtics Eastern Conference Finals…
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Never Say Die Nuggets, LeYawn James, C's Savior, Billy’s Bulls and MVP Fraudulence
Point of Contention. A Debate Show. With Marcus Thompson, ESPN's Amin Elhassan and Zach Harper. Take 1: The Nuggets are back baby! Take 2: What’s going on…
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Hot Hand, Bubble Noise and Biden vs Trump with Nate Silver
On this week's Hoops Adjacent, FiveThirtyEight's Nate Silver drops by to talk about the "Hot Hand," reflecting on Jeremy Lin and "Linsanity." Also what to make…
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Anthony Davis' Legacy, Kobe's Influence, KD in the DM's
Sam Amick is joined by Bill Oram and Anthony Slater to discuss Anthony Davis' big moment with the Lakers, his legacy since leaving New Orleans, Kobe's…
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Anthony Davis' Moment Finally Arrives
Basketball Buds, Zach Harper, BIG Wos, BLK Tray, Jay King and Dave DuFour recap the dramatic end to Game 2 between the Lakers and Nuggets. Also checking in on…
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Deconstructing Nuggets-Lakers, Putting the Pieces Together, Is This A Thing?
This week on Nerder with Dave DuFour, Mo Dakhil and Seth Partnow, the guys try to sort through the Lakers and Nuggets matchup, discuss the importance of…
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No Jokic, Unstoppable Heat, Giannis' Future, Russ Dilemma + Playoff MVP
Point of Contention with Marcus Thompson, Ethan Strauss and Zach Harper debate the Hot Take.Topics:1. Did the Nuggets Win or did the Clipper lose? Kawhi…
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The Battle for LA + Covering LeBron with Allie Clifton
David and Wos welcome in host of the Road Trippin' podcast and Lakers sideline reporter Allie Clifton to talk about the battle for LA, covering LeBron, the…
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Previewing Clippers vs. Nuggets Game 7
Sam Amick is joined by Kendra Andrews and Jovan Buha to discuss Game 7 between the Clippers and the Nuggets. Are there issues with the Clippers mental makeup?…
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Nuggets Crush Clippers Force Game 7, Celtics-Heat Preview, What Next Rockets, Fraud Not A Fraud
Basketball Buds: Zach Harper, BIG Wos, Dave DuFour, Jay King and Tray Edwards talk about the pesky Nuggets shutting down the Clippers to force another Game 7…
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Porter Jr. Speaks, Bounced, Now What?, Revamp vs Restart, Is this a Thing?, Alphas
Nerder She Wrote with Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow and Mo DakhilMichael Porter Jr. / Locker room dynamicsTalent without chemistryValue of vocal veteransYou lost…
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Lakers Rockets Predictions, Heat Title Threat, Nash Bias, CP3 x Giannis Futures
Point of Contention with Marcus Thompson, Wos Lambre and Zach Harper. Topics:1. Have the Lakers figured out the Rockets?2. Can the Heat win it all?3. Nash hire…
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In Defense of Steve Nash + The Heat, Culture and Getting Jimmy
David Aldridge and Wos Lambre welcome back to the show Miami Heat broadcaster Jason Jackson to talk about the Nets hiring of Steve Nash and race being a…
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Celtics Assistant GM Mike Zarren and Nuggets President Tim Connelly on the NBA Playoffs, Bubble Life, and Draft Day Regrets
Sam Amick is joined by Celtics Assistant GM Mike Zarren and Nuggets President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly to discuss life in the NBA Bubble, almost…
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The Bucks Get One, Celtics in Trouble? + Does Anyone Believe in the Nuggets?
The BasketBuds: Zach delays his victory speech on the Bucks vs. Heat series, do the Bucks have a chance? Are the Celtics in trouble after an impressive start?…
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The Art of Cutting, Steve Nash Head Coach, and End of Game Officiating
Dave, Mo and Seth discuss the Nets hiring Steve Nash, End of Game officiating, the art of cutting, why teams aren't cutting more, matchup hunting, and "Is this…
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Point of Contention: Rockets-Thunder G7, NBA Finals BIG Board, Jimmy Buckets, Giannis, New Coaches
In this week's contentious Point of Contention Ethan Strauss, Marcus Thompson debate big issues in the NBA. Moderated by Zach Harper. Take 1: Everybody Loves…
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Houston We Have A Big Problem + John Thompson
David Aldridge and Wos welcome in Rockets reporter Kelly Iko to talk about the Rockets and their do-or-die Game 7 against the Thunder. Chris Paul, James…
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Giannis and the Bucks Still Finals Bound? Can the Celtics Challenge in the East?
Sam Amick is joined by Eric Nehm and Jay King to discuss the Eastern Conference Playoff bracket. Can the Bucks live up to their expectations? Is Jimmy Butler…
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Best Beefs, Throwing Hands and Walkout with Spencer Dinwiddie + East / West Playoffs Rundown
The Basketball Buds: Spencer Dinwiddie joins the show to talk about best beefs, real and not real contentiousness, players walking out and playing with KD…
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Reactions to the Walkout + Playoffs Status Check
Basketball Buds, Zach Harper, Jay King, Mo Dakhil and Andrew Schlect react to players walking out to protest Police Brutality and look ahead to the games…
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NBA Players Walkout; Calling for Change
David Aldridge and Sam Amick discuss the NBA boycott, the reason for it, why change is necessary, and how the NBA moves forward. In this raw episode you get to…
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Processing the 76ers Downfall
David Aldridge and Wos Lambre welcome in 76ers reporter Rich Hofmann to dissect the unbelievable fall of the 76ers. From Joel Embiid, to Brett Brown and Ben…
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Andrew Bernstein on Lebron, Kawhi, and Luka + Memories of Kobe Bryant
Sam Amick is joined by NBA HOF Photographer Andrew Bernstein to discuss entering the NBA Bubble, the Lakers and Clippers, Luka Doncic, and Lebron vs. Kawhi's…
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Luka the Great, Lakers Fate, 76ers Future Bleak, Paul the Weak + Fraud Not A Fraud
Basketball Buds: Zach Harper, Dave DuFour, Tray Edward, Jay King and Rich Hofmann. Luka Doncic had a playoff performance to remember on Sunday...the crew is…
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Drop Coverage, Trends, Shotmaking + Adjusting, Coaching Trees
Nerder She Wrote: Dave, Seth and Mo. Eric Nehm on drop coverage. Playoff Trends Over reliance on drop coverage (pull up 3s over defense). Mixing coverages. (Is…
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Point of Contention: NBA TV Ratings, Long Range King, Giannis Rondo, Bron's Excuses
Point of Contention: Ethan Strauss and Marcus Thompson with Zach Harper. Take 1: What’s the real reason TV ratings are down?Take 2: Who is the deepest shooter…
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Playoffs: First Impressions with Amin Elhassan
ESPN's Amin Elhassan drops by to talk with Wos Lambre on the Clippers, Kawhi, rotations and perhaps having too much talent. Also Luka Doncic is the real deal…
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Something's Gotta Give for the Rockets, Romanticizing the Blazers, + Dumars and the Kings
Sam Amick is joined by Kelly Iko and Jason Jones to discuss the Rockets and Thunder series. What happens if the Rockets fall in round 1? When will Westbrook…
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NBA Playoffs Elimination Preview + Decode
Basketball Buds: Zach Harper, BIG Wos, Dave DuFour, Jay King and BLK Tray go through the first round of the NBA playoffs and predict the teams that will…
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Which Players/Team/Coaches Need a Strong Postseason
Nerder She Wrote's Dave DuFour, Mo Dakhil, and Seth Partnow discuss the internal preparations teams make ahead of a playoff matchup, the unique development…
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Bubble MVP? Giannis Frustrated? Bubble Visitors?
Point of Contention: A Debate Show with Ethan Strauss and Marcus Thompson, moderated by Zach Harper. 1. Who is your Bubble MVP? (1:21)2. What is Giannis…
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Title Contenders Biggest Weakness and 76ers Thoughts with John Hollinger
The Athletic's John Hollinger joins David Aldridge and Wos Lambre to diagnose the biggest issue facing each of the primary championship contenders. Then they…
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Joe Ingles on Utah Jazz Chemistry + Kyle Goon and Bill Oram on Lakers Bubble Trouble
Sam Amick is joined first by Kyle Goon and Bill Oram to discuss life in the Bubble, Lakers Bubble Trouble, can Lebron carry this team?, and how the Blazers…
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Paul George Wins the Battle, Damian Lillard Wins the War
Basketball Buds: Zach Harper, Wos Lambre, Jay King, BLK Tray, and Dave DuFour bring out the shovels to bury Paul George in his feud with Damian Lillard…
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Fouls, Shooting and the Jazz: What's Different about Bubble Basketball
Nerder She Wrote's Dave DuFour, Mo Dakhil and Seth Partnow dig into what has been different about the play on the court from inside the bubble, compared to…
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Apologies to Melo, Injuries to Isaac and Jaren Jackson Jr, Ending Suits for NBA Coaches
Point of Contention: A Debate Show with Ethan Strauss and Marcus Thompson, moderated by Zach Harper. - Isaac and Jaren Jackson Jr suffer big knee injuries. Is…
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New Orleans Pelicans VP Swin Cash on breaking barriers and building culture
David Aldridge and Wos Lambre from Hoops Adjacent are joined by Swin Cash for an honest conversation on bucking expectations on her way to becoming Vice…
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Nate Boyer on NBA Players Kneeling + The Lasrys on the Bucks' Quest for a Title
Sam Amick hosts a 2 part special episode of the Tampering Podcast. In Part 1 Sam is joined by Nate Boyer, the former NFL player and Green Beret who influence…
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What We Learned from NBA Bubble 1st Weekend
Basketball Buds: Zach Harper, Wos Lambre, Jay King, BLK Tray, and The Lead's Kavitha Davidson to talk about the opening weekend of the NBA's restart: Jonathan…
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With Nate Duncan
In the latest Nerser She Wrote with Dave DuFour, Mo Dakhil and Seth Partnow. Joe Vardon checks in from the bubble. Then, Nate Duncan's NBA League Pass…
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NBA-China, Lou's Wings, Broke Owners, Benevolent Kyrie and Thibs
Point of Contention: A Debate Show with Ethan Strauss and Marcus Thompson, moderated by Zach Harper. 0:00-3:30 - Introductions3:30-10:30 - NBA in China just…
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Reporters Roundtable from the Bubble
In this week's Hoops Adjacent David Aldridge talks to Stephanie Ready, Marc Spears, Gary Washburn and Chris Haynes about life in the Orlando Bubble, storylines…
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David West: "The NBA was Already a Bubble" + Thoughts on the Knicks Hiring Tom Thibodeau
Sam Amick is joined by former NBA Forward David West to discuss his work with Athlete's Voices (6:00), his old Warriors days and what almost broke up the team…
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And We're Back... The Official NBA Restart Preview + Decode
Basketball Buds: Zach Harper, Jay King, BLK Tray, Dave DuFour and Rich Hoffman roll thru all the possible scenarios as games begin this week in Orlando. How…
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Sports Science More Important Than Ever + Scrimmage Takeaways
Nerder She Wrote with Dave DuFour, Mo Dakhil and Seth Partnow. The guys welcome to the show NBA strength and conditioning coach Rich Williams on the importance…
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Point of Contention: NBA Back, Bubble MVP, Simmons, Distraction Howard, Glen Taylor
Point of Contention hosted by Zach Harper with panelists Ethan Strauss and Marcus Thompson. Topic: #1 Basketball is BACK! Or is it? I this getting your…
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Being Honest with Jared Dudley
Jared Dudley drops by to talk with the Hoops Adjacent crew, David Aldridge and Wos Lambre, offering up a genuine look behind the scenes in the Orlando Bubble…
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Jamal Crawford: Joining the Nets in the NBA Bubble
Sam Amick is joined by Brooklyn Nets Guard Jamal Crawford to discuss joining the Nets, The NBA bubble, his career, being the oldest player in the NBA, his…
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Living on The Fly-Life in the Bubble (For Real) + Awards (Morant vs Zion) + The Meaning of DPOY
The Basketball Buds: Zach Harper, Jay King, BIG Wos, BLK Tray and Dave DuFour talking about the long bumpy road to Orlando and what it means to players of…
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Bubble Expectations, Wild Cards and a Stat PSA with Danny Leroux
Nerder She Wrote: First, Joe Vardon drops by with an update on life in the bubbe. Then, the panel, Dave, Seth, Mo and guest Danny Leroux talk ab out what to…
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Point of Contention: Weed in the Bubble
Ethan Strauss and Marcus Thompson talk about players and weed in The Bubble. And much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Another Side of Steve Kerr + Native Americans vs Corporate Greed + Testing in the Bubble
In the latest episode of Hoops Adjacent, BIG Wos and David Aldridge talk about the Washington D.C.'s football team name change and Native American historical…
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Stan Van Gundy on Twitter, The NBA Bubble, and Dwight Howard's Complicated Legacy
Sam Amick is joined by Stan Van Gundy to discuss the NBA Bubble and if it will work, his broadcast career, if he wants to coach again, Dwight Howards…
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The Athletic NBA Show Primer + Bubble Talk
The Athletic NBA show debuts with 'The Basketball Buds,' with Zach Harper, BIG Wos, Dave DuFour, Tray Edwards and Jay King. Talking about the new podcast…
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The Delete 8: Pistons and Timberwolves Offseason and Future
Nerder She Wrote: Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow and Mo Dakhil along with Pistons reporter James Edwards III on their future and outlook, then with Timberwolves…
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Tanking in the Bubble, Dwight Howard's Decision, Sanctioned Social Justice
The Basketball Buds: Zach Harper, BIG Wos, Dave DuFour, Tray Edwards and Jay King talk about the relevance of the play in tournament and Bradley Beal sitting…
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How We'd Run the Atlanta Hawks and Cleveland Cavaliers
Nerder She Wrote's Dave DuFour, Mo Dakhil and Seth Partnow are joined first by The Athletic's Atlanta Hawks reporter Chris Kirschner to discuss what went wrong…
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Are We There Yet?: The Long Bumpy Road to Bubble City
Basketball Buds, Zach Harper, Jay King, BIG Wos, Dave DuFour and Tray Edwards on the complexities of playing NBA Basketball. Also name changing for social…
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NBA Comeback Plan, Knicks and World Wide Wes, Hornets Mess, Shorten the Season
Nerder She Wrote with Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow and Mo Dakhil talking about the NBA Comeback with Dr. Zach Binney (@zbinney_nflinj), Knicks outlook with Mike…