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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
Jimmy Butler, Kevin Durant, De'Andre Hunter and the Trade Deadline
Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Sam Amick react to the Jimmy Butler trade, what happened with Kevin Durant, De'Andre Hunter to the Cavs and more. Then break down…
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Jimmy Butler Traded to the Warriors EMERGENCY POD
The Miami Heat are finalizing a trade to send Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors for Andrew Wiggins and a draft pick in a multiteam trade. Dave DuFour…
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Kevin Durant to the Warriors? | Luka is a Laker
Add Kevin Durant’s name to the list of superstars with a potential new home as we approach the NBA’s trade deadline. Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to Luka…
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Inside the Luka Doncic trade + Lakers deadline plans
The Los Angeles Lakers shocked the world by acquiring Luka Doncic via trade with the Dallas Mavericks. The Athletic’s Senior National Writer, Sam Amick guides…
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Fox Traded to the Spurs EMERGENCY POD + Luka with the Lakers
The Sacramento Kings are finalizing a trade to send De’Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs for multiple draft picks and Zach LaVine in a multiteam trade. Dave…
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LUKA DONCIC TRADED TO THE LAKERS EMERGENCY POD
The Los Angeles Lakers have traded for Luka Doncic and we are here to break it all down. Es Baraheni, Zena Keita, and Alex Speers give a Birds Eye view of the…
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Celtics Still Favorites? + SNUBS and Lineups | Slam N Jam
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week of NBA Basketball, Who was SNUBBED from the All Star Game, 6th Man of the Year Odds, a surprise team update…
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Biggest All Star Snubs | Should the Sixers tank?
Victor Wembanyama was selected as a reserve for his first All-Star appearance as the NBA announced the reserves for the game on Thursday. Dave DuFour and Es…
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Warriors down Thunder | De’Aaron Fox to Spurs?
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 52 points, but it wasn’t enough to hold off Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors as the Thunder drop their 9th game of…
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Kings open to De’Aaron Fox trade | Maxey’s 43 rocks Lakers
The Sacramento Kings are listening to trade offers for former All-Star De’Aaron Fox. Dave DuFour and Zena Keita discuss to the Kings decision and Fox’s…
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Is Amen Thompson a star? | Beal or No Beal for Chicago
Amen Thompson scored a career high 33 points to lead the Houston Rockets to a victory in Boston over the Celtics. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to…
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Sixers refuse to tank | Kawhi & Clippers are back
The Cleveland Cavaliers lost to the Houston Rockets on Saturday to drop their third game in a row. Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Es Baraheni react to…
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Jokić does it again | Confusing Lakers blast Celtics
Nikola Jokić recorded his fifth straight triple-double to lead the Denver Nuggets to a win over the Sacramento Kings. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to…
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Sengun & Rockets stun Cavs | Is Jimmy Butler worth it for the Suns?
The Houston Rockets handed the Cleveland Cavaliers their 7th loss of the season thanks to two late by Alperen Sengun. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the…
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Suns making moves for Butler? | Jokić still in MVP mix
The Phoenix Suns traded their 2031 first round pick to the Utah Jazz for three future first rounders. Dave DuFour and Zena Keita discuss the Suns trade, what…
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Grizzlies maul Wolves in comeback win | Celtics bounce back
Jaren Jackson scored 15 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Memphis Grizzlies over Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves for the second time in…
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2025 NBA Draft Preview + Rookie Awards | Slam N Jam
Slam N JamAndrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the 2025 NBA Draft with Sam Vecenie of the Athletic. They deep dive on Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper and which…
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Thunder strike back | Cavs on the trade market?
The Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points in the first 3 quarters en route to a victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in a matchup…
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Celtics troubles | Jimmy Butler to Milwaukee?
The Phoenix Suns acquired Nick Richards from the Charlotte Hornets for Josh Okogie and three second round picks. Dave DuFour and Zena Keita breakdown the trade…
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Warriors waving the white flag? | Cavs bounce back
Donovan Mitchell poured in 35 points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 127-117 win over the Indiana Pacers. Dave DuFour and Zena Keita breakdown Mitchell…
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Jalen Green blasts Grizzlies for 42 | Cade Cunningham in the Garden
The Houston Rockets beat the Memphis Grizzlies thanks to 42 points from Jalen Green. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni discuss the Rockets big win and their place in…
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Pacers stop Cavs streak | Kings win 7th straight
The Indiana Pacers stopped the Cleveland Cavaliers win streak at 12 games with a 108-93 win. Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Es Baraheni discuss the Pacers big…
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Time for Zion to go? + Cade Cunningham MIP? | Slam N Jam
Slam N JamAndrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week of NBA Basketball, Who will win the Most Improved Player, the insane Cavs/Thunder game, Mazzula…
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Beal vs. LaVine | Who can beat the Thunder in the west?
The Houston Rockets and Memphis Grizzlies battled it out for second place in the West. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni discuss the Jared McCain injury news, the…
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Cavs vs. Thunder; Game of the Year | Giannis vs. Wemby
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Thunder delivered a game of the year candidate as the two best teams in the NBA met for the first time. Dave DuFour…
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The last test for Cleveland | Edwards, Timberwolves spoil Zion’s return
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the New Orleans Pelicans thanks to Anthony Edwards’s 32 point performance. Dave DuFour and Zena Keita discuss the Edwards’…
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Anthony Edwards carries Minnesota | Beal benched; Suns win
The Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a 19-point deficit as Anthony Edwards poured in 37 points en route to a 108-106 victory of the Los Angeles Clippers. Dave…
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Thunder; Cavs first to 30 wins | Kawhi Leonard is back!
The Oklahoma City Thunder won their 15th straight game while holding the Boston Celtics to 27 2nd half points. Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Es Baraheni discuss…
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Jimmy Butler Trades + Cavs and Thunder Dominance
Slam N JamAndrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week of NBA Basketball, Who will win the Pacific Division, the dominance of the Cavs and Thunder, Jimmy…
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Jimmy Butler has lost his joy | Steph Curry & Warriors roll Sixers
Stephen Curry was perfect in 8 attempts from behind the three-point line as the Golden State Warriors cruised to a blowout win over Joel Embiid and the…
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Cavs on cruise control | Mike Brown’s final days with Kings
The Cleveland Cavaliers hot start continued with a blowout win over the struggling Golden State Warriors. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni breakdown the win for the…
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Lakers land Dorian Finney-Smith | Kings fire Mike Brown
The Los Angeles Lakers land Dorian Finney-Smith in a trade with the Brooklyn Nets. Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Es Baraheni breakdown the move for the Lakers…
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Fox Trades, Warriors, Knicks and Celtics | Christmas Extravaganza
Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni and Zena Keita are joined by a plethora of guests like James Edwards, Jared Weiss and Anthony Slater to preview the Christmas Day NBA…
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Steph Stomps Wolves | Shooting Rankings
The Warriors bounce back against the Wolves and Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Es Baraheni break it down and assign who else made the All Weekend Team. In part 2…
The Athletic NBA DailyWho is Defensive Player of the Year? + Pacers up to speed?
Slam N JamAndrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week of NBA Basketball, who should be DPOY?, their favorite quotes, players, and stats of the week, and…
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Karl-Anthony Towns shines in return to town | Lakers looking for trades?
Karl-Anthony Town’s returned to Minnesota with the Knicks had a near perfect night as they demolished the Timberwolves. Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Jon…
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The Bucks Respect the Cup | Zach LaVine to Denver?
Giannis and Lillard deliver an NBA Cup Championship to Milwaukee, how did they do it? Why was OKC so flat on offense, and much more. Dave DuFour, Zena Keita…
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Bucks & Thunder square up for the NBA Cup | Shai or Giannis for MVP?
The Oklahoma City Thunder and Milwaukee Bucks will face off in the NBA Cup Championship game. Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Eric Nehm discuss the Bucks recent…
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Mavs & Warriors shoot the lights out | Lakers & LeBron reunite
Luka Donćic recorded his 80th career triple double as the Warriors and Mavericks combined for 48 made three pointers. Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Anthony…
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Thunder Roll Rockets | Bucks tame Hawks | Schroder to the Warriors
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder dominate the Houston Rockets in Las Vegas at the NBA Cup, the Bucks and Giannis take down the Hawks and Dennis Schroder…
The Athletic NBA DailyWhat Happened to the Denver Nuggets? with Adam Mares | Slam N' Jam
Slam N JamAndrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week of NBA basketball including the NBA Cup, Trae Young stats, Jimmy Butler fake trades, and more. Then…
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Rockets ready for takeoff in the NBA Cup? | Jimmy Butler’s hair raises Heat questions
Jimmy Butler’s purple hair didn’t distract the Heat as they won their fourth straight. Dave DuFour and Zena Keita are joined by Wes Goldberg to talk about…
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Rockets & Warriors deliver thriller | Trae Young rolls dice in New York
The NBA Cup semifinals are set. The Atlanta Hawks and Houston Rockets will join the Thunder and Bucks in Las Vegas. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are joined by…
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Bucks & Thunder advance in NBA Cup | The Athletic’s Front Office Rankings
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 39 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder eliminated the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Cup quarterfinals. The Milwaukee Bucks knock…
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NBA Cup Preview | Who are the real Warriors?
With eight teams remaining, as the NBA Cup enters the knockout stages, Stephen Curry and the Warriors look to book their ticket to Las Vegas. Dave DuFour, Es…
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Are the Grizzlies contenders? | Nikola Jokić’s MVP weekend
Nikola Jokić followed up his 56 point performance in a loss to the Washington Wizards with 48 points in a win over the Atlanta Hawks. Dave DuFour, Zena Keita…
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John Hollinger + Slammie Awards
Saturday Slam N JamAndrew Schlecht and Alex Speers hand out their quarterly Slammie Awards including: League Pass Team of the 1st Quarter, Say What? Stat of…
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Cavs roll in spite of Jokić | Thinking Basketball with Ben Taylor
Nikola Jokić passed Magic Johnson on the NBA’s all time triple doubles list, but it wasn’t enough as the Nuggets were handily beaten by the league best…
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LeBron & Lakers “embarrassed” | Pacers struggles continue
Los Angeles Lakers Head Coach J.J. Redick said he was “embarrassed” following a 41 point loss to the Miami Heat. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are joined by the…
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Jokić outduels Curry to beat the Warriors | Bucks; Thunder lead NBA Cup Knockout Round
Nikola Jokić was a game high +23 as the Denver Nuggets beat the Golden State Warriors on the final night of NBA Cup group play. Dave DuFour and Zena Keita…
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Lakers Taking Ls | Hawks on the Rise?
The Timberwolves crush LeBron James and the Lakers on their Monday night contest and Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni break down what went wrong for the Lakers, and…
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Cavs and Rockets Contenders? | All Weekend Team
Donovan Mitchell leads the Cavs past the Celtics and Fred VanVleet leads the Rockets past the Thunder in a wild Sunday night of NBA basketball. Dave DuFour…
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Anthony Edwards says the Wolves are soft | Who is Tyrese Martin?
Anthony Edwards and the Wolves lose to the sputtering Kings and are searching for an identity, and Dave DuFour and Andrew Schlecht discuss the problems that…
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Durant & Beal return to crush Lakers | What is wrong with the Timberwolves?
Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal return from injury to blowout the Los Angeles Lakers in NBA Cup group play. The Milwaukee Bucks continue their steady stretch, in…
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Kristaps Porzingis; Ja Morant return | Knicks demolish low effort Nuggets
Kristaps Porzingis made his season debut for the Boston Celtics last night in their blowout victory over Los Angeles Clippers. The Athletic’s Law Murray joins…
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Giannis headlines All Weekend Team + Embiid & Zion Update
Giannis Antetokounmpo headlines our “All Weekend Team” that Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Es Baraheni outline as the first block of the show. In part 2, the…
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True Title Contenders + Are the Sixers Cooked?
Slam N JamAndrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the headlines of the NBA, Rookie of the Year odds, and who the true contenders are in the NBA.Then Trill Bro…
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Magic make Lakers streak disappear | Are the Timberwolves in trouble?
The Los Angeles Lakers winning streak stops at six games with a loss to the Orlando Magic. Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to the Timberwolves loss to the…
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Sixers Big 3 debut in loss | Hartenstein returns in Thunder win
The Philadelphia 76ers season could not be off to a worse start. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the Sixers loss to the Grizzlies and the return of Isaiah…
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Celtics End Cavs Streak + Shake Up Trades?
Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to the NBA Cup group play games so far. Then, The Athletic’s Jared Weiss joins the show to discuss Boston’s victory over the…