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The Athletic NBA Daily

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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.

Episodes

Daily Ding: Warriors down Suns, Bucks comeback, Nets survive

Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap the big games from the NBA's Christmas Day showcase. The Warriors defeat the Suns to go up two games to one in their season series. Giannis Antetokounmpo spurred the Bucks to a late game comeback victory over the Celtics. The shorthanded Nets, led by James Harden and Patty Mills, hold off a spirited comeback by LeBron James as Brooklyn hands the Lakers their fifth straight loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 27, 202117 min

Ronnie 2K | Stargazing Ep. 2

Ronnie 2K joins Stargazing host Jovan Buha to discuss how he went from a disappointed law school student to become the face of the NBA 2K franchise. Ronnie dives into what his day-to-day is like at 2K, the inside stories of player's reactions to their 2K ratings, and how NBA 2K has grown from 'just a basketball game' to so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 26, 202142 min

Daily Ding: Curry leads Warriors, Kemba can't carry Knicks, 11 games!

Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour recap an extremely busy Christmas Eve Eve in the NBA. 46 points from Steph Curry leads the Warriors to a W over the Grizzlies, while Kemba's 44 isn't enough to overcome the Wizards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 24, 202119 min

Signal Thru The Noise

In this week's Hoops Adjacent, David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson speak to Dr. John DiFiori Chief of the Primary Sports Medicine Service and Attending Physician at Hospital for Special Surgery about the NBA's Covid problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 22, 202147 min

Cool Things + COVID Problem

Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater discuss the COVID problem in the NBA and then they each bring something cool they've observed in the league including the Grizzlies, rookies and a Kings feel good story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 21, 20211 hr 2 min

Daily Ding: Sixers outlast Celtics, Thunder strike Grizzlies, Jazz swat Hornets

Travonne Edwards and Dave DuFour breakdown the big games from December 20th in the NBA. Joel Embiid drops 41 as the Sixers beat the Celtics. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 23 as the Thunder shock the Grizzlies late. Rudy Gobert scores 23 points to go along with 21 rebounds as the Jazz hold off the Hornets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 21, 202117 min

THE NBA IS MIA (TURN UP)

The Basketball Buds. Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Jay King, Mo Dakhil and Jovan Buha. Translate a Message Input: Output: .-- .... .- - / .. ... / .... .- .--. .--. . -. .. -. --. ..--.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 20, 20211 hr 6 min

Daily Ding: The Bulls take down the Lakers, Shai and the Thunder sink Clippers at the buzzer, Trailblazers take down hot Grizzlies

Keith Parish and Dave DuFour breakdown the big games from the weekend. The Bulls are back again after taking down LeBron and the Lakers. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's buzzer beater takes down the Clippers. Damian Lillard has another strong game returning from injury in a win against the Grizzlies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 20, 202117 min

Vince the Barber | Stargazing Ep1

Welcome to the first episode of our new limited series - Stargazing, hosted by Jovan Buha from The Athletic. Stargazing is a show about the figures and influencers the define different areas of NBA subculture: style, fitness, barbers, nightlife, entertainment, social media, gaming and more. In the first episode of Stargazing - Vince the Barber joins host Jovan Buha to discuss his rise to the top of the barber game. The motivations behind moving from Toronto to Los Angeles, the big advice Kobe Br...

Dec 19, 202134 min

Stephen Curry, 3-point King with Tim Kawakami

Tim Kawakami, traveling with the Warriors, joins DA and Marcus to talk about Steph Curry breaking Ray Allen's 3-point record...and some other things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 15, 202159 min

Daily Ding: Steph Curry Sets NBA Record for 3-pointers & The Suns and Nets Each Get Wins in OT

Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil break down the top NBA games and stories from Tuesday, December 14th. The guys break down Steph Curry passing Ray Allen for 1st place in NBA history for 3-pointers made in a Warriors win, Suns take down the Blazers in OT and the Nets beat the Raptors in OT with only 8 healthy players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 15, 202115 min

Trade Season Primer

Sam Amick, Anthony Slater, and Jon Krawczynski discuss which teams are buying and which teams are selling in the NBA's upcoming trade season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 14, 202159 min

Daily Ding: Bulls postponed, Warriors outrace the Pacers, Cavs handle the Heat

Travonne Edwards and Dave DuFour breakdown news and games from Monday in the NBA. The NBA has postponed the Chicago Bulls next two games. The Warriors win over the Pacers in the final seconds, but Steph Curry remains 1 three pointer behind Ray Allen on the All Time Three Pointers Made list. The Cavaliers continue their impressive start to the season with another victory, this time over the shorthanded Miami Heat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 14, 202118 min

Steph Watch, Replacement Bulls + Myles Turner

Basketball Buds hosted by Zach Harper with Tray Edwards, Jay King and Mo Dakhil. Let's go around the NBA! Almost Christmas people! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 13, 20211 hr 7 min

Daily Ding: Zion out, Jazz streaking, Sixers down Warriors, Weekend Update

Keith Parish and Dave DuFour break down the news and action from a busy weekend in the NBA. The Jazz extend their winning streak to 7 with a win over the Wizards. The Sixers beat the Warriors thanks to a monster team defensive performance. Kevin Durant carries Brooklyn to two wins over the weekend including a 51 point game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 13, 202117 min

Defending Gobert, Blazers Mayhem, and The Buzzing Hornets

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week that was in the NBA, the words that Patrick Beverley had about Rudy Gobert, Questions about the Blazers next steps, and then Richie Randell of the Buzz Beat podcast joins the show to discuss the Hornets and play Andrew vs. The Beat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 11, 202159 min

Fun Young Cavs! Playing with Joy, Embiid's Resurgence + Trade Talk

In this week's Nerder with Dave, Seth and Mo. Cleveland's fun young core leading with defense. Teams have something to play for and the joy that comes with it. Joel Embiid's resurgence post covid absence. Trade talk with the Pacers, Blazers, Knicks, Warriors, and Celtics. Fits for Myles Turner and Domantas Sabonis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 10, 20211 hr 4 min

Daily Ding: Grizzlies maul Lakers, Jazz beat 76ers like a drum, Spurs

Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour breakdown Thursday night's NBA action. The Grizzlies beat the Lakers thanks to Jaren Jackson Jr.'s 25 points. The Jazz defeat the Sixers as Rudy Gobert posts 17 points and 21 rebounds. The Spurs take down the Nuggets in spite of a triple double from Nikola Jokić. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 10, 202118 min

Whining, Dining, Era's Dying Rookies Grindin'

In this week's Point of Contention Jay King and James Edwards III debate. Hosted by Zach Harper. Ghosted by Marcus Thompson. Produced by Jade Hoye. Take 1: Luka whining and dining! Take 2: End of an Era Take 3: How much does Zion weigh? Take 4: Rookie of the Year Odds Take 5: Best in the NBA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 09, 202155 min

Daily Ding: Heat Beat the Bucks + CLOSE GAME MAYHEM

Andrew Schlecht and Wes Goldberg break down Wednesday Dec. 8th in the NBA. The Heat get a big win without Butler or Bam against the Bucks, OT and close games galore and the Clippers and Celtics play a close one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 09, 202117 min

Blazers Deep Dive / Decode with Jason Quick

Trail Blazers reporter Jason Quick drops by to talk with DA and Marcus about the ongoing situation in Portland. Will the Blazers do a full reset following the departure of GM Neil Olshay? Will the team be sold? Is there a trade for Ben Simmons in the cards? How will the fanbase react when it all shakes out? Much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 08, 202155 min

Who are your top 8?

Sam Amick, Anthony Slater and Darnell Mayberry discuss the Chicago Bulls and their impressive run to start the season, and then they dive in to the East and the West and discuss who their top 8 are in each conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 07, 20211 hr 1 min

Daily Ding: Embiid dominates in OT, Bulls win without DeMar, Giannis comes back to beat Cavs

Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour breakdown the highlights from an overloaded Monday night in the NBA. Joel Embiid scores 43 to lead the Sixers over a depleted Hornets team in overtime. The Bulls win against the Nuggets in spite of star DeMar DeRozan entering the league's health and safety protocols. Chris Paul puts on a crunch time clinic as the Suns hold off the Spurs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 07, 202117 min