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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

What Happened to the Lakers

LA Times Lakers reporter Brad Turner drops by to talk with David and Marcus about his awkward exchange with Russell Westbrook, and what went wrong with the 2022 LA Lakers. Also some thoughts on the Clippers. Also thoughts on the HBO series 'Winning Time.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 06, 202253 min

Goodbye Lottery Teams

Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater discuss all the teams that will not make the playoffs or play-in tournament this post season, what their offseason priorities are, and what is next. During the Thunder portion they are joined by producer Andrew Schlecht. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 05, 20221 hr 15 min

The Final Week: Lakers Done, Pelicans Turnaround, Nets in Trouble? Can't Trust 76ers

The Basketball Buds, Zach Harper, Mo Dakhil and Tray Edwards. The Lakers are just about finished, what happens next? Also, the Pelicans success behind CJ McCollum has New Orleans looking bright in the playoffs perhaps vs the Spurs. Timberwolves vs Clippers playin? Looking forward in the West, how big a concern is Ja Morant's knee issue? The terrible Jazz. The very surprising Mavs. In the East, are the Nets as good as we think they are? Much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

Apr 04, 202253 min

Can Harden Flip the Narrative? Finishing Strong + Worst Lakers Season Ever?

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week of NBA Basketball, how much finishing strong matters for the playoffs, Harden flipping the narrative, and then they bring on Trevor Lane to discuss the disastrous season from the Lakers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 02, 20221 hr 6 min

Nerder vs No Dunks Trivia Battle

JE Skeets and Leigh Ellis face off against Mo Dakhil and Seth Partnow in the first ever April Fools Trivia Battle. Hosted by Dave DuFour. Also why Dave loves Jose Alvarado. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 01, 202257 min

Daily Ding: Bucks Beat Nets, DeRozan Drops 50 & Pistons Stun 76ers

Jared Weiss and Mo Dahkil break down the top NBA games and stories from Thursday, March 31st. The guys break down the Bucks beating the Nets in OT, DeRozan drops 50 in the Bulls OT win vs the Clippers & the Pistons stun the 76ers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 01, 202217 min

Bucks Sleepers?, Paul George Effect, Cooked Jazz, The Case for Cade & the Straw Poll Rocks Vegas

In this week's Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Jared Weiss debate! Hosted by Zach Harper. Take 1: The Defending NBA Champions Milwaukee Bucks. In case you forgot. Take 2: Paul George Back! Clippers dangerous playoff team? Take 3: The Case for Cade Take 4: Rehab Time Lord, Celtics done? Take 5: MVP Straw Poll Rocks Vegas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 31, 202249 min

Daily Ding: Heat Outlast Celtics + Suns Execute in the 4th

Andrew Schlecht and Mark Schindler break down the night of NBA basketball from Wednesday, March 30th including the Heats win in Boston, the Suns beating the Warriors in San Fran, and then bouncing around the rest of the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 31, 202217 min

SlapGate Decode, Paul George Returns, Ja Grizz & Chris Paul's Title Pursuit

Friend of the show Wos Lambre returns to talk with David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson about the Oscars debacle, Chris Rock and Will Smith, and the slap heard around the World. Also, Paul George returns to the Clippers after missing 43 games. Will it change their playoff chances? The Grizzlies vs the Hawks, two young teams with a highly talented PG, two different results on the floor. Finally Chris Paul and his quest for an NBA title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 30, 202259 min

Daily Ding: Giannis Outduels Embiid, Nets Beat Pistons & PG Returns in Comeback Win

Jared Weiss and Mo Dahkil break down the top NBA games and stories from Tuesday, March 29th. The guys break down the Bucks beating the 76ers by 2, the Nets beat the Pistons, the Mavericks dominate the Lakers & PG returns in the Clippers comeback win vs Utah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 30, 202217 min

Playoff Match Maker

Sam Amick and Anthony Slater are joined by Tim Cato, Mavs beat writer for the Athletic, to discuss the potential playoff matchups in the NBA including the ramifications for a Mavs/Jazz series, who best matches up with the Suns, how the East shakes out, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 29, 20221 hr 6 min

Daily Ding: Raptors beat Celtics in OT, Nuggets over Hornets, Heat back on top!

Mark Schindler and Dave DuFour recap the night in the NBA. Nikola Jokić records his 19th triple double of the season to lead the Nuggets over the Hornets. The Raptors beat a shorthanded Celtics team in OT thanks to 40 points from Pascal Siakam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 29, 202217 min

Devin Booker MVP?, Heat Culture Broke, Warriors in Trouble + Kyrie & KD

Rundown: — Devin Booker MVP? — Grizzles winning without Ja hurt his MVP standing? — Heat culture broken? — Warriors in trouble? — Kyrie says he’s not leaving KD — LeBron Razzie award for worst actor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 28, 202249 min

Jazz Small Ball Problem, Weirdo Games, and Raptors and their Rookie

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week of the NBA, the "Weirdo Games" of this time of year, the Jazz contender status in a new edition of Dunk or Junk, and then Katie Heindl joins to discuss the Raptors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 26, 20221 hr 9 min

Daily Ding: Booker Explodes for 49, Raptors Beat Cleveland & Bulls Keep Losing

Jared Weiss and Mo Dahkil break down the top NBA games and stories from Thursday, March 24th. The guys break down the Suns clinching the #1 seed in a win vs Denver, the Raptors beat the Cavs & the Pelicans beat the struggling Bulls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 25, 202218 min

Pelicans Under Radar, Nerds Love the Celtics, But! + Grizzlies Title Bound?

In this week's Nerder, She Wrote the fellas, Dave, Seth and Mo talk about... Willie Green and the great coaching of the Pelicans Jaxon Hayes Tall Ball 4 Marcus Smart DPOY? Boston favs to win the East? Crunch time offense? If not Boston, who? Bucks? Bucks have options. Markers for playoff success. Quality wins matter more right now to me because of the standings More information from games now than usual this time of year There is pressure to win Playoff races are tight No teams coasting Suns sti...

Mar 25, 202248 min

Daily Ding: Grizzlies Rip Nets + Tempers Flair as Heat fall to Young Warriors

Andrew Schlecht and Will Guillory discuss the night of NBA basketball from March 23rd 2022. The Grizzlies beat the Nets in a big game without Ja, the Warriors without their big names beat the Heat in Miami, and then we bounce around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 24, 202219 min

Anywhere on God's Green Earth with CJ McCollum

In this week's 'Hoop's Adjacent' the Pelican, CJ McCollum comes full circle with David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 23, 202255 min

Daily Ding: Joker Dominates Clippers, Trae Drops 45 & Magic Upset Warriors

Jared Weiss and Mo Dahkil break down the top NBA games and stories from Tuesday, March 22nd. The guys talk about the Nuggets beating the Clippers, Trae goes for 45 pts in a win vs the Knicks at MSG & the Magic upset the Warriors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 23, 202216 min

Rookie of the Year Race + Raptors Rise

Sam Amick and Fred Katz are joined by the Athletic's Eric Koreen to discuss the season the Raptors have had back in Toronto, the fascinating rookie of the year race, and then hot topics around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 22, 20221 hr 2 min

Daily Ding: Nets stop Jazz, Mavs over Wolves, Maxey leads Sixers to beat Heat

Mark Schindler and Dave DuFour recap an eventful night in the NBA. The Hornets take advantage of a huge Mason Plumlee game (yes, that Mason Plumlee) to hold off the Pelicans 106-103. LeBron James records a 38 point triple double in Cleveland to lift the Lakers over the Cavaliers. The Sixers beat the East-leading Heat without Joel Embiid AND James Harden. The Nets hammer the Jazz thanks to 37 from Kevin Durant. Christian Wood goes 8 of 9 from 3 en route to 39 points to lead the Rockets to a 23 po...

Mar 22, 202218 min

Daily Ding: Celtics crush Nuggets, Raptors beat Sixers, Playoff Implications!

Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap the weekend and update the playoff race. The Celtics top the Nuggets thanks to 30 a piece from Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum. The Raptors beat the Sixers as Philadelphia's offense fails down the stretch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 21, 202222 min

Stars in March Madness + Bulls a Contender? + Grizzlies Wheel of Fandom

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers break down the week of NBA basketball, discuss what the stars of today did in the NCAA tournament, break down the Bulls contender status in a segment of Dunk or Junk, and then Keith Parish joins to discuss the Grizzlies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 19, 20221 hr 3 min

Steph Down! Embiid vs Jokic & Scoring Renaissance

In this week's Nerder, She Wrote. March Madness, Steph injury and why "Luck" helps every champion. Also Nikola Jokić and long ball passing. 'One Mo Thing' League pass and presentation + diversity of styles. Death of heliocentric offense? Philly vs Denver Deep Dive: Jokić vs Embiid battle and is Philly is hurting from the trade? Finally. why is scoring up? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 18, 202247 min

Daily Ding: Bey's 50 Piece

Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil break down the NBA game from March 17th, Pistons vs. Magic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 18, 202215 min