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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

Is This a Rivalry?

Zach Harper and the Basketball Buds return to talk about the NBA. Are the Pelicans and Suns officially a rivalry? How good is Joel Embiid? Did the Warriors take the shine off the Celtics? And finally, the Buds remember some guys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 13, 202259 min

The Man Behind the Beam + Contender Watch

In part 1, Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater discuss the contenders and how they are playing, and how the Wizards have played so far this season. In part 2 Mo Brazelton, Senior Director of Entertainment for the Sacramento Kings, joins to discuss the Beam and how it came to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 13, 20221 hr 3 min

Daily Ding: Nets Thump Wizards | Cade Out

Andrew Schlecht and James Edwards III discuss the night of NBA basketball including the Nets beating the Wizards, the Mavs silencing the Thunder, the Full Squad Clippers, Cade Cunningham out for the season and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 13, 202220 min

Weekend Update: Zion eclipses the Suns | Deja Vu Celtics

Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap the weekend in the NBA. Zion Williamson led the Pelicans to a pair of victories over the Phoenix Suns with a pair of 35 point game. The Splash Brothers combined for 66 points for the Warriors to hand the Celtics a big loss in their NBA Finals rematch. AJ Griffin hit an improbably buzzer beater in overtime to lift the Atlanta Hawks over the Chicago Bulls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 12, 202223 min

Suns Finding Their Way + Worst West in Awhile

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week of NBA basketball, and 3 stats that made them say "hmm", is this the worst the West has been in 25 years? Then the boys are joined by Gerald Bourguet of PHNX to discuss the Suns' recent play, how they can get back on track, and if there are any trades on the horizon. They then play a rousing game of Andrew vs. the Beat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 10, 202251 min

The Future is Now

Mo Dakhil, Seth Partnow, and Dave DuFour are back with another Nerder pod. On this week's show, the crew discusses the passing wizardry of Luka Doncić, the development of Bol Bol, 'Are the Celtics peaking too early?', and an early arrival for the new age of contending teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 09, 202258 min

Daily Ding: Murray time in Portland | Spurs win, finally!

Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour recap an absolutely wild finish between the Denver Nuggets and Portland Trailblazers. Jamal Murray's last second setback three pointer seals the deal for Denver 121 to 120. The Spurs snap an 11 game losing streak thanks to 32 points from Keldon Johnson. Bam Adebayo leads the Miami Heat to a home victory over the Clippers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 09, 202218 min

Trae Young No Show + Cavs a Contender?

Point of Contention: Hawks dysfunction, Contending Cavs?, the crowded West, scoring is up, and which slow starting teams will bounce back? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 08, 202245 min

Daily Ding: Celtics crush Suns | Jazz steal victory

Mark Schindler and Dave DuFour recap a busy Wednesday night in the NBA. The Bucks beat Jay King's Kings thanks to 35 points from Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Jazz steal a win at home against a shorthanded Warriors team. The Boston Celtics trounce the Suns in Phoenix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 08, 202219 min

How the Pacers became the NBA's surprise team with Caitlin Cooper

On this week's Hoops Adjacent, David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson are joined by Caitlin Cooper from Indy Cornrows to breakdown how the Indiana Pacers have gone from the preseason tanking predictions to a potential Eastern Conference playoff team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 07, 202248 min

Daily Ding: Luka Out-Duels Jokic

Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil break down the Mavs in in Denver, the Cavs defeating the Lakers, and the Pistons beating the Heat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 07, 202219 min

Hawks Turmoil | Lakers Turnaround?

Sam Amick and Anthony Slater are joined by Jovan Buha to discuss the Hawks turmoil between Trae Young and Nate McMillan, the sudden surge from the Lakers, Anthony Davis and if the Lakers need to make a trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 06, 20221 hr 2 min

Daily Ding: Nembhard Does It Again!

Andrew Schlecht and Mark Schindler discuss the big win by the Pacers against the Warriors, the Celtics beat the Raptors, and all the other games from around the association on Monday, Dec. 5th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 06, 202218 min

Sweep the Leg!

Zach Harper and the Basketball Buds are back! What was Rudy Gobert thinking? Should the Lakers still be thinking about a reboot? Jay King breaks down the secrets to the Kings' success in another 'King's Minute'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 05, 202257 min

Weekend Update: Alvarado On Fire | AD Dominates

Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap the top stories from the weekend. Trae Young and Nate McMillan miscommunicated over a scheduled game. Jose Alvarado destroyed the Nuggets with a career high 38 points. The Sacramento Kings keep lighting the beam. Anthony Davis scores 99 points in two games over the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 05, 202223 min

Cavs Ride Again + Timberwolves Roller Coaster

Saturday Slam and Jam Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the Cavs offense, the Spurs losing streak, the Mavs place in the West and more. In part two Jon Krawczynski joins the guys to discuss the Timberwolves and how they move forward with their current group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 03, 20221 hr 1 min

Tatum If You Got 'Em

Mo Dakhil, Seth Partnow, and Dave DuFour are reunited after a few weeks. P.J. Tucker is allergic to shooting. Will it matter come playoff time? How good is Kyle Kuzma? Why can't the Hawks and Clippers run basic offense? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 02, 202251 min

Daily Ding: NBA Quarter-season awards

With only one game scheduled for Thursday night, Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil set their sights on discussings some awards as the NBA hits the quarter-season mark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 02, 202221 min

Would Ya Luka That

Point of Contention Celtics and Suns Finals bound? Pacers a winning team? Forgot about Bol Bol? Luka's ceiling The Wolves without Towns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 01, 202242 min

Daily Ding: Big Game Tatum | Bucks beat Knicks

Mark Schindler and Dave DuFour recap a busy Wednesday night. Jayson Tatum scored 49 points to lead the Celtics to a win over the Miami Heat. The Bucks hold off a late rally by the Knicks to win at the Garden. The Timberwolves win their first game without KAT over the Memphis Grizzlies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 01, 202218 min

Adjusting to Altitude and Jokic: Bruce Brown Interview

In this week's Hoop's Adjacent, David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson are joined by the Denver Nuggets' Bruce Brown to discuss his path to playing with Nikola Jokić, the adjustment he's made, growing up in Boston and some stories from his time as an NBA free agent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 30, 202245 min

Daily Ding: Mavericks beat Warriors in game of the season

Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil break down Tuesday night's NBA action including Mavericks vs. Warriors, Clippers beating the Trail Blazers, and Knicks blowing out the Pistons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 30, 202217 min

Nets ripe for a turnaround?

Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater discuss which teams or players are prime for a turnaround: discussing the Nets, Nuggets, Lakers and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 29, 202259 min

Daily Ding: Nemhard for the Win!

Andrew Schlecht and Mark Schindler discuss the Pacers buzzer beating win against the Lakers, the Pelicans beating the Thunder and much more from the night of NBA basketball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 29, 202220 min

Weekend Update: Grizzlies roar | Zubac scores and rebounds

Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap the holiday weekend in the NBA. The Grizzlies win their much anticipated match up against the Pelicans. Ivica Zubac has the game of his life against the Pacers. The Lakers have relocated to San Antonio temporarily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 28, 202219 min

The Young 1s (HappyThanksgiving)

Shai and The Shove Introducing Young Ones, the latest pod from The Athletic NBA show diving into the culture around the NBA. Host Jared Weiss is joined by Jovan Buha, Law Murray and Will Guillory to break down the Pat Beverly shove, debate the players emerging as the faces of the NBA and figure out what’s with all these technical fouls? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 26, 20221 hr 3 min

Daily Ding: Celtics thrive | Warriors cruise

Mark Schindler and Dave DuFour recap a busy Wednesday night in the NBA. The Celtics withstand 42 points from Luka Doncić to beat the Mavericks 125 to 112. The Warriors coast over the Clippers thanks to 31 from Andrew Wiggins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 24, 202220 min

Daily Ding: Sixers battle | Kings still beaming

Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour recap a wild Tuesday night in the NBA. The Kings continue their winning streak with a win over the Grizzlies. The Sixers beat Ben Simmons and the Brooklyn Nets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 23, 202222 min

Daily Ding: Weird Wolves | Resilient Clippers

Andrew Schlecht and Mark Schindler break down the games from Monday, November 21 in the NBA including a strange game where the Wolves defeat the Heat, the Clippers battle the Jazz, and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 22, 202217 min

Giannis and the Ladder

Sam Amick, Anthony Slater and Eric Nehm discuss Giannis and the ladder, the Bucks on the court, the East elite, and the Bulls struggling. Then in part 2 they break down the west including the Warriors winning on the road?!, Kings streaking, Utah still at the top, OKC and the surging Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 21, 20221 hr 5 min