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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
Wolves over Lakers? + The Jokic Bump
Nikola Jokic is the best player in the NBA and we have our national writer at the Athletic Fred Katz to discuss some nuances in his approach and game. Dave…
- The Athletic NBA Daily
Better future: Kings or Bulls? + Mavs move on
Klay Thompson and Anthony Davis combined for 50 points as the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Sacramento Kings to move on in the Play-in tournament. Dave DuFour…
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Gritty Warriors win play-in + Orlando moves on
Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry combined for 71 points as the Golden State Warriors defeated the Memphis Grizzlies to clinch the seventh seed in the Western…
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Warriors, Grizzlies deep dive + Play-in Preview
Dave DuFour and Zena Keita breakdown the NBA play-in and playoff brackets and discuss the most compelling series. Then, the Athletic’s Anthony Slater joins the…
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Clippers clinch playoffs; Warriors to play-in + NBA Regular Season Finale
Kawhi Leonard and James Harden combined for 72 points as the Clippers defeated Steph Curry and the Warriors to clinch a playoff spot. Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni…
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NBA Awards "The Slammies" + The Blazers Future | Slam N Jam
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week of NBA Basketball and bring back the Slammies, the made up NBA Awards we've done the last 4 seasons. Then they…
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Anthony Edwards’ big game + All NBA Defensive Perimeter Teams
Anthony Edwards scored 44 points to lead the Timberwolves to an important win over the Grizzlies. Dave DuFour and Zena Keita discuss the Wolves big win, the…
- The Athletic NBA Daily
Luka’s emotional return to Dallas
Luka Doncic scored 45 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a win in his first game back in Dallas. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni talk discuss Luka’s big…
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Michael Malone out in Denver + Thunder get revenge on Lakers
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 42 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni talk to Andrew…
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Western Conference playoff race + Most Improved Player award
With 6 days remaining the NBA regular season, the 2 through 8 seeds are all still up for grabs. Dave DuFour and RealGM’s Wes Goldberg breakdown the western…
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Why the Lakers are a nightmare for the Thunder + MVPs in purgatory
Luka Doncic scored 30 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 27-point blowout win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Dave DuFour and RealGM’s John Wilmes…
The Athletic NBA DailyJa Morant and Westbrook Blunders + Nets Need Lottery Luck | Slam N Jam
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week of NBA Basketball, the most improved player, and our players, stats and quotes of the week. Then they are…
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Luka’s worst game as a Laker + Draymond’s defensive mind
Stephen Curry scored 37 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 123-116 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Dave DuFour and Jovan Buha breakdown the…
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Can OKC get to 70 wins? + Anthony Davis’ big night
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dropped 33 points on the Detroit Pistons as the OKC Thunder pick up their 11th straight win. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni discuss the…
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Jokić and Curry make history + Ja Morant on the move?
Nikola Jokić recorded the first ever 61 point triple double in a double overtime loss to Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Dave DuFour, Es…
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Are the Thunder the best regular season team ever?
The Oklahoma City Thunder move to a 28-1 record against the eastern conference with a 28-point win over the Chicago Bulls. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to…
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Playoff Pressure Meter + Weekend Update
The NBA season is winding down and the NBA Daily crew discusses which West playoff teams under the most pressure. Dave, Es and Zena discuss the weekend of…
The Athletic NBA DailyWhy the Grizzlies fired Taylor Jenkins + DPOY Madness | Slam N Jam
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week of NBA Basketball Defensive Player of the year, and our players, stats and quotes of the week. Then they are…
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Giddey Game Winner + March Badness
Josh Giddey hits a prayer of a half court shot to send the Lakers packing. Zena Keita and Law Murray break down the night of basketball including the Bulls win…
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LeBron Game Winner + Rookie Check In
LeBron James tips in a game winner to beat the Pacers in the game of the night. Es Baraheni and Alex Hoops discuss the night of NBA basketball including the…
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Jimmy Butler Returns to Miami + Dame OUT
Jimmy Butler returns to Miami in a game where the Warriors really struggle, is there worry in San Francisco? Es Baraheni and Andrew Schlecht discuss Damian…
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What is wrong with the Lakers? + Pistons Powering Up
The Lakers continue to struggle after a loss in Orlando, how can they bounce back? Es Baraheni and Isaac Gutierrez of the Deep 3 Podcast discuss which trends…
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The Cavs slide + Houston’s Playoff Prep
The Cavs stop their slide with a win against Utah, but what does it really mean for the Cavs? Es Baraheni and Zena Keita play Something, Nothing or Everything…
The Athletic NBA DailyWho are the True Contenders? + The Spurs Future
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week of NBA Basketball NBA Title Odds , and our players, stats and quotes of the week. Then they are joined by…
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Curry injured in Warriors win + New owners for the Boston Celtics
Stephen Curry scored 17 points before exiting the game with an injury as the Golden State Warriors defeated the Toronto Raptors. Dave DuFour and Marcus…
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Cavaliers lose 3rd straight + When will LeBron return?
DeMar DeRozan’s 27 points helped the Sacramento Kings defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers, sending them to their third straight loss. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni…
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Warriors win without Curry + Can NBA referees improve?
Jimmy Butler connected on all 11 of his free throws to lead the Golden State Warriors to a win over the Milwaukee Bucks in spite Steph Curry’s absence. Dave…
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Nuggets shock Warriors without Jokić + Knicks surviving without Brunson
Aaron Gordon had 38 points and Russell Westbrook had a triple double to lead the Denver Nuggets to an improbable, shorthanded win over the Golden State…
- The Athletic NBA Daily
NBA Playoff Brackets + March Madness
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder dominate the weekend with a pair of wins over the Milwaukee Bucks and Detroit Pistons. Dave DuFour, Zena…
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Why Cooper Flagg will change the NBA | Slam N Jam
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the the upcoming NBA Draft with Sam Vecenie including, why Cooper Flagg is the undisputed number 1 pick, who Sam is…
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Steph Curry first to 4,000 3-pointers
Stephen Curry became the first player in NBA history to make 4,000 3-pointers in a career as the Golden State Warriors defeated the Sacramento Kings. Dave…
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Thunder strike Celtics + Mikal Bridges game winner
Mikal Bridges hit the buzzer beating three-pointer to lift the New York Knicks to an overtime win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni…
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Haliburton 4-point play drops Bucks + Cavs win 15th straight, again
Tyrese Haliburton hit the go-ahead free throw with 3.4 seconds remaining to complete an improbable four-point play and lift the Indiana Pacers over Giannis…
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Jokić playing his best basketball + The Kings are broken
Nikola Jokić scored 35 points to go along with 18 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the Denver Nuggets to a win over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City…
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Shai goes for 40 as Thunder drop Nuggets
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a win over the Denver Nuggets. Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Es Baraheni discuss…
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Lakers Shooting Luck? + Clippers SNEAKY Contenders? | Slam N Jam
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week of NBA Basketball 6th man of the year , and our players, stats and quotes of the week. Then they are joined by…
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Luka, Lakers keep rolling | Steph goes for 40
Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers won their 8th straight by beating Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks in overtime. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni discuss…
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Cavaliers clinch playoffs | Giannis gets 20k points
Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to their 52nd win and a playoff berth. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni discuss the way the Cavs…
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LeBron first to 50k points | Kyrie out for the season
LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to score 50,000 points combined in the regular season and playoffs while scoring 34 to lead the Los Angeles…
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Kyrie injures knee | Thunder & Shai get 50
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 51 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to their 50th win of the season by beating a shorthanded Houston Rockets squad. Dave…
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Lakers get 2 seed, Cavs Win 50th | NBA Awards
Luka Doncic scored 29 points while LeBron James poured in 17 to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to their second win over the Clippers in three days. Dave DuFour…
The Athletic NBA DailyDurant Trade Destinations + West Risers | Slam N Jam
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week of NBA Basketball, West Risers like the Lakers and Warriors, and our players, stats and quotes of the week…
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Steph drops 56 | LeBron and Lakers keep rolling
Stephen Curry made 12 3-points en route to a season high 56 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to their 5th straight win. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni…
- The Athletic NBA Daily
Pistons beat Celtics + "Court of Gold" behind the scenes
Cade Cunningham scored 21 points and dished out 11 assists to lead the Detroit Pistons to their 8th straight win by beating the Celtics 117-97 . Dave DuFour…
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Luka Doncic triple-doubles over Mavericks
Luka Doncic records his first triple-double as a Laker in his first game against the Dallas Mavericks to lead Los Angeles to a 107-99 win. Dave DuFour and Es…
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Timberwolves comeback from down 24 to shock Thunder
Anthony Edwards makes the game sealing block on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to cap a 25 point comeback victory for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Dave DuFour and Zena…
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Thunder, Cavs continue dominance | Sixers & Suns in turmoil
Donovan Mitchell scored 33 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers won their league leading 47th game of the season. Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Zena Keita discuss…
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6 Young Players on the Rise + Hawks keeping Trae Young? | Slam N Jam
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week of NBA Basketball, all star weekend aftermath, Defensive Player of the Year Odds, and 6 players the guys think…
- The Athletic NBA Daily
Wemby out for the season | Nuggets take 2 seed in the West
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama will miss the remainder of the season after being diagnosed with a blood clot in his shoulder. Dave DuFour and Zena…
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State of the League | LaMelo out-duels Luka; Lakers lose
State of the League | LaMelo out-duels Luka; Lakers loseLuka Doncic struggles as the Lakers lose their first game after the All Star to LaMelo Ball and the…
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What is the Warriors' Ceiling?
The Warriors traded for Jimmy Butler at the deadline and Draymond Green declared the Warriors are going to win the title. Zena Keita and Marcus Thompson…
- The Athletic NBA Daily
NBA Draft Check In | Cooper Flagg's best fit?
The 2025 NBA Draft is just around the corner with the prize at the top being Cooper Flagg. Es Baraheni and guest from the Game Theory Podcast Bryce Simon break…
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All Star Weekend Decode | Stephen Curry named All Star MVP
Stephen Curry scored 12 points to lead Team Shaq to a win in the All Star Championship game and was named All Star MVP. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to…
- The Athletic NBA Daily
Sixers Direction + What's wrong with the Rockets? | Slam N Jam
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week of NBA Basketball, Who will win the MVP of the All Star Game, fun stats about Christian Braun and DeMar…
- The Athletic NBA Daily
Wolves handle Thunder | Roundball Rock with John Tesh
Stephen Curry scored 27 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 105-98 win over the Houston Rockets. Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to Jimmy Butler’s…
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Kyrie drops 42 | Thunder roar back to beat Heat
Kyrie Irving scored 42 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a win over the Golden State Warriors and new addition Jimmy Butler. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni…
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Kevin Durant reaches 30k career points | Sixers lose 4th straight
Kevin Durant scored 35 points to pass 30,000 all time as the Phoenix Suns lost to the Memphis Grizzlies. Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to KD’s milestone…
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Luka makes Lakers debut | Mavericks give fans the boot
Luka Doncic made his Los Angeles Lakers debut in a blowout win over the Utah Jazz. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to Luka’s night, the weird situation in…
- The Athletic NBA Daily
Anthony Davis’ roller coaster debut | Jimmy Butler cooks with Curry
Anthony Davis made his Dallas Mavericks debut in the midst of a fan protest. Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Zena Keita react to AD’s debut, the rescinded trade…
- The Athletic NBA Daily
NBA Trade Deadline Awards | Slam N Jam
A historic NBA Trade Deadline has passed, and Andrew Schlecht and Fred Katz are here to break down what happened and hand out Trade Awards. The awards consist…