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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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Is it time to trade LaMelo Ball?
Andrew Schlecht is joined by Richie Randall of the Buzz Beat Podcast to discuss the Charlotte Hornets and their season outlook. Andrew and Richie discuss how…
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Are the Hawks ready to challenge the Eastern Conference?
Andrew Schlecht is joined by Lauren Williams of the Atlanta Journal Constitution to discuss the Atlanta Hawks and their season outlook. Andrew and Lauren…
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Can Josh Giddey carry the Bulls?
Es Baraheni is joined by Joel Lorenzi of the Athletic to discuss the Chicago Bulls and their season outlook. In the podcast Es and Joel discuss Josh Giddey's…
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Are the Magic ready for a deep playoff run?
Es Baraheni is joined by Josh Robbins of the Athletic to discuss the Orlando Magic and their season outlook. In the podcast Es and Josh discuss the addition of…
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Are the Wizards young players ready to step up?
Es Baraheni is joined by Josh Robbins of the Athletic to discuss the Washington Wizards and their season outlook. In the podcast Es and Josh discuss the trades…
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Do the Nets have any hope?
Dave DuFour is joined by Mike Smeltz to preview the Brooklyn Nets season. Mike explains what the trade for Michael Porter Jr. can do for the Nets, how he’s…
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Can the Pelicans turn things around this season?
Andrew Schlecht was joined by Will Guillory of the Athletic to preview the New Orleans Pelicans season. Will gives his thoughts on if Zion Williamson can…
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Does the NBA have enough to punish the Clippers?
Dave DuFour is joined by Mike Vorkunov of the Athletic to discuss the ongoing saga of the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard. Mike discusses his original reporting as…
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Are the Nuggets the NBA title favorites?
Dave DuFour was joined by Adam Mares of DNVR to preview the Denver Nuggets season. Adam gives his thoughts on Jamal Murray and his ability to be ready for a…
The Athletic NBA DailyWhat you need to know about the NBA CBA
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are joined by Yossi Gozlan of the Third Apron podcast and Substack to discuss questions about the NBA’s CBA including why the…
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Pablo Torre on the Clippers and the other Dennis
Dave DuFour is joined by Pablo Torre of the Pablo Torre Finds Out Podcast to discuss his latest findings on the Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers saga. Pablo…
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Celtics and Kings Season Preview
Continuing our season preview series Zena Keita is joined by Deuce Mason and Morgan Ragan from the Deuce and Mo podcast to discuss the Sacramento Kings. What…
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Grizzlies and Blazers Season Preview
Dave DuFour is joined by Keith Parish of the Grits and Grinds podcast to discuss the Memphis Grizzlies upcoming season. What are the expectations for Ja…
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Pacers and Pistons Season Preview
Zena Keita is joined by Caitlin Cooper of Basketball She Wrote to discuss in Indiana Pacers. How will they move forward this season without Haliburton? Can…
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Pablo Torre on the Clippers and Kawhi
Dave DuFour and Sam Amick are joined by Pablo Torre to discuss his report on Pablo Torre Finds Out about Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers. They discuss what will…
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Clippers and Knicks Season Preview
Dave DuFour is joined by Law Murray to preview the Clippers season. What are the expectations for Kawhi? What are the biggest offseason moves that will affect…
The Athletic NBA DailyNBA Pressure Draft
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are joined by National Writer at the Athletic, Fred Katz to discuss which teams and players are under the most pressure heading…
The Athletic NBA DailyIs Michael Jordan better than LeBron James? - Episode 6 Basketball 100
The Basketball 100 Podcast is a 6 part podcast that counts down the 100 best players in the history of the NBA. Episode 6 includes players 5-1 hosted by David…
The Athletic NBA DailyShould Steph Curry be a top 10 player? - Episode 5 Basketball 100
The Basketball 100 Podcast is a 6 part podcast that counts down the 100 best players in the history of the NBA. Episode 5 includes players 19-6 hosted by Jon…
The Athletic NBA DailyDoes Scottie Pippen belong in the top 40? - Episode 4 Basketball 100
The Basketball 100 Podcast is a 6 part podcast that counts down the 100 best players in the history of the NBA. Episode 4 includes players 39-20 hosted by Eric…
The Athletic NBA DailyHow will Dwight Howard be remembered? - Episode 3 Basketball 100
The Basketball 100 Podcast is a 6 part podcast that counts down the 100 best players in the history of the NBA. Episode 3 includes players 59-40 hosted by Jay…
The Athletic NBA Daily10 Questions about the NBA Season + Schedule Winners and Losers
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the winners and losers of the NBA schedule including the Blazers, Sixers and Pelicans. Then the guys are joined by Dave…
The Athletic NBA DailyIs TMac overrated? - Episode 2 Basketball 100
The Basketball 100 Podcast is a 6 part podcast that counts down the 100 best players in the history of the NBA. Episode 2 includes players 79-60 hosted by Jon…
The Athletic NBA DailyIs Kyrie Irving best number 2 ever? - Episode 1 Basketball 100
The Basketball 100 Podcast is a 6 part podcast that counts down the 100 best players in the history of the NBA. Episode 1 includes players 100-80 hosted by…
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Basketball 100 Podcast Trailer (Begins August 12th)
From August 12th through the 28th the Athletic NBA Daily will become The Basketball 100 Podcast. This series is based on the book written by many of the…
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Which NBA teams will outperform their Over/Under?
Zena Keita, Es Baraheni and Andrew Schlecht discuss the over unders for 10 teams in the NBA including the Hawks, Lakers, Magic and more.Host: Zena KeitaWith…
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NBA Rumors + Luka and Fox get extended
Zena Keita and Es Baraheni are joined by Sam Amick of the Athletic to discuss De’Aaron Fox’ extension with the Spurs, Luka’s extension with the Lakers…
The Athletic NBA DailyFirst Time All Stars with You Know Ball
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are joined by Trill Bro Dude and Sam Sheehan of the You Know Ball Podcast to discuss their thoughts on what would make a…
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Pacers Whiplash with Scott Agness
Zena Keita and Es Baraheni are joined by Scott Agness of the Fieldhouse Files to discuss the Pacers, the rollercoaster year for them, Haliburton’s injury…
The Athletic NBA DailySPECIAL No Free Lunch feed drop: The Secret to Building Kevin Durant's Empire w/ Rich Kleiman
Ndamukong sits down with Rich Kleiman–a multi-hyphenate entrepreneur best known as NBA star Kevin Durant’s agent and business partner. Rich talks about how his…
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What does the future of the NBA look like?
Zena Keita and Es Baraheni are joined by Mike Vorkunov of the Athletic to discuss why the NBA is not heading toward expansion, the NBA Europe progress, players…
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Lakers Deep Dive with Dan Woike
Es Baraheni is joined by Dan Woike of the Athletic to take a deep dive on the Los Angeles Lakers. The addition of Marcus Smart, Deandre Ayton and Laravia and…
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Ranking Lillard, Beal and Smart deals + Chris Paul Breaking News
Andrew Schlecht and Fred Katz of the Athletic rank the buyouts of Marcus Smart, Bradley Beal and Damian Lillard and how each of these players will help the…
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Our NBA Offseason Awards: Part 2
Live from Las Vegas, Dave DuFour, Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss off-season awards.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Andrew Schlecht and Alex SpeersExecutive…
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Our NBA Offseason Awards: Part 1
Live from Las Vegas, Dave DuFour, Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss off-season awards.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Andrew Schlecht and Alex SpeersExecutive…
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Drafting the Bleakest Futures in the NBA
Live from Las Vegas, Dave DuFour, Andrew Schlecht and Keith Parish discuss which teams have the bleakest futures in the NBA in the next 5 years.Host: Dave…
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Drafting the Brightest Futures in the NBA
Live from Las Vegas, Dave DuFour, Andrew Schlecht and Keith Parish discuss which teams that missed the playoffs have the brightest futures in the NBA.Host…
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Who are the MVP favorites next season?
Live from Las Vegas, Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni and Sam Vecenie predict the NBA Awards for next season.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni and Sam…
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Who has shone at Summer League so far?
NBA Summer League opening weekend in Las Vegas is where the biggest names in the draft get their first taste of the NBA and the gang is here to talk about it…
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NBA Summer League Deep Dive with Sam Vecenie
We are live at NBA Summer League in Vegas and Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers check in with Sam Vecenie of the Athletic to discuss Summer League and all the…
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Cooper Flagg's Debut
Zena Keita, Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are joined by Christian Clark of the Athletic to discuss Cooper Flagg's debut, the feel of the building, and what the…
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Are the Hawks serious contenders in the East?
The Atlanta Hawks have made major additions to their rotation and are looking to compete in a diminished Eastern Conference. Zena Keita and Dave DuFour are…
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Can Bradley Beal help the Clippers?
The Los Angeles Clippers have made major moves to their roster to get bigger. Dave DuFour, and Es Baraheni are joined by Law Murray to discuss the Clippers big…
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How can the Nuggets win the West?
The Denver Nuggets have had a splashy start to their summer. Dave DuFour, and Es Baraheni are joined by Adam Mares from DNVR to discuss the Nuggets additions…
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Who is taking a leap next season?
The Clippers, Heat, and Jazz completed a three-team trade that sends Norm Powell to Miami and John Collins to Los Angeles and the gang has takes. Zena Keita…
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The WAY TOO EARLY East Rankings
Andrew Schlecht is joined by Fred Katz of the Athletic to discuss a way too early ranking of the Eastern Conference. Host: Andrew SchlechtWith: Fred…
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Can Mike Brown make the Knicks better?
The Knicks have hired a new head coach in Mike Brown and Dave DuFour and Zena Keita are joined by James Edwards III of the Athletic to discuss his potential…
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The WAY TOO EARLY West Rankings
Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, Es Baraheni and Zena Keita give their way too early West Rankings after a wild free agency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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Did the Bucks do enough to keep Giannis?
Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni give their reaction to the Lakers signing Deandre Ayton and Mike Brown as the new head coach of the New York Knicks. Then, Eric…
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Bucks waive Damian Lillard, sign Myles Turner
Dave DuFour and Zena Keita give their reaction to the Milwaukee Bucks waiving Damian Lillard and signing Myles Turner in free agency. Then, Kelly Iko joins the…
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NBA Free Agency Special
Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Es Baraheni break down the first free agency deals from the first hour. Host: Zena KeitaWith: Dave DuFour and Es BaraheniProducer…
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NBA Free Agency Preview
Zena Keita, Es Baraheni, and Dave DuFour react to the biggest moves from the weekend and look ahead to the start of NBA free agency.Host: Zena KeitaWith: Es…
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2025 NBA Draft Deep Dive with Sam Vecenie | Slam N Jam
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are joined by Sam Vecenie of the Athletic to discuss the NBA Draft, what the Pelicans and Nets are doing, who from this class…
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NBA Draft Recap
Zena Keita is joined by Tyler Rucker of No Ceilings to recap the NBA Draft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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NBA Draft Reaction: Morning Shoot Around
Andrew Schlecht, Es Baraheni, Dave DuFour and Zena Keita discuss the 2025 NBA Draft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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NBA Draft Live Reaction to the Lottery Picks
Andrew Schlecht and Es Baraheni are joined by Christian Clarke, Josh Robbins, Eric Koreen, Brian Geisinger, and Derek Parker to give live reactions to the…
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How can Porzingis help the Hawks?
Es Baraheni and Andrew Schlecht break down the Celtics trading Jrue Holiday to the Blazers and Porzingis to the Hawks and how these trades affect the Hawks…
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Our biggest burning NBA Draft questions
The NBA Draft is just a day away and Es Baraheni is joined by Derek Parker of Sports Illustrated to discuss the NBA Draft and players to watch for, Ace…
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Oklahoma City Thunder win 2025 NBA Finals
Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Zena Keita give their instant reaction to the Thunder winning the NBA title. Then, Andrew Schlecht joins the gang live from OKC…
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Kevin Durant traded to Rockets *Emergency Pod*
Kevin Durant was traded to the Houston Rockets and the Athletic NBA Daily gang is here to break it down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…