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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

Mitchell Robinson (NOT) Riding the D Train

Jared Weiss is joined by Fred Katz to discuss two stories on the Knicks including a story on Mitchell Robinson's personality, and Immanuel Quickley's attention to detail on defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 28, 202333 min

Anthony Edwards Ascension with Jon Krawczynski

Jared Weiss is joined by Jon Krawczynski to discuss the ascension of Anthony Edwards and a story he wrote on Naz Reid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 25, 202326 min

Breaking down the Knicks suing the Raptors

Jared Weiss is joined by Fred Katz to discuss the Knicks suing the Raptors, former employee for taking proprietary information with him to Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 24, 202328 min

Evan Turner on New Media and James Harden

Mike Vorkunov is joined by Evan Turner to discuss his podcasting career with Point Forward and Beyond the Big 10, how he was covered when he was in the NBA, how there needs to be more journalistic integrity, how Evan views the James Harden situation, if Evan would have stayed in college if NIL existed when he was in college, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 23, 202352 min

Daily Ding: Heating up in Dallas?

The Athletic’s Dallas Mavericks beat writer Tim Cato joins Jared Weiss for a midsummer update on the Mavericks roster, the weather in Dallas, and a look back at some of the big stories from last season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 22, 202318 min

King of the Trade Request | Scheduled Takes

Zach Harper, Travonne Edwards, Jay King, and Mo Dakhil react to James Harden’s comments about Daryl Morey, the NBA schedule release, and the tournament groups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 21, 202334 min

NBA Schedule Making with Evan Wasch

Mike Vokunov brings on Evan Wasch Executive Vice President, Basketball Strategy & Analytics at National Basketball Association, about creating the NBA Schedule, the challenge of the In Season Tournament, and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 19, 202348 min

NBA Tiers with Seth Partnow

Mo Dakhil and Seth Partnow discuss the NBA tiers he released this week on the Athletic: Why did LeBron fall? Why is Bridges so low? Who could be on the rise in the future? and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 18, 202359 min

The Raptors Direction

Jared Weiss is joined by Eric Koreen to discuss the Raptors choosing Darko Rajakovic, and the direction of the franchise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 17, 202327 min

Kawhi's Return and the Clippers Potential

Daily Ding Jared Weiss and Law Murray discuss the Clippers offseason, Kawhi's return and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 16, 202327 min

Harden vs. Morey

Sam Amick and Kelly Iko discuss the on going saga between James Harden and the GM of the 76ers Daryl Morey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 14, 202340 min

Team USA vs. The World

The Athletic's Joe Vardon and Will Guillory join Dave DuFour to discuss Team USA's recent training camp and their prospects in the upcoming World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 11, 202334 min

Nerder Summer Mailbag

Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour convene for an early August listener mailbag episode. What's their favorite catch-all stat? Does roster continuity matter? Can Dave actually fly? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 10, 202339 min

Daily Ding: Rockets ready to take off?

The Athletic’s Houston Rockets beat writer Kelly Iko joins Jared Weiss for a backstage look at some of his recent profiles and discuss the expectations for the young Rockets in the forthcoming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 09, 202323 min

Daily Ding: Damian Lillard update | The Tao of Spo

The Athletic’s Jason Quick joins Jared Weiss for an update on the Damian Lillard trade request and a behind the scenes look at some of Jason’s biggest features from last season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 08, 202329 min

Billion dollar contracts | Rudy Gob3rt

Zach Harper, Mo Dakhil, and Travonne Edwards take a break from their Summer vacations to discuss the Anthony Davis contract extension, $100 million players, and Rudy Gobert making a three pointer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 07, 202334 min

LeBron James' Basketball Future | A King's Reign Ep 11

In the final episode of A King's Reign, Sam Amick and Jovan Buha discuss what they expect from LeBron James and the Lakers this upcoming season, and how the rest of LeBron's career may play out. Head to factormeals.com/king50 and use code KING50 to get 50% off, now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 04, 202330 minSeason 1Ep. 11

The Basketball Evolution of LeBron James | A King's Reign Ep 10

In episode 10 of A King's Reign, Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow and Mo Dakhil go all the way back to LeBron James' first NBA game and fast forward to today - analyzing how LeBron has evolved as a basketball player over time. Head to factormeals.com/king50 and use code KING50 to get 50% off, now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 03, 202343 minSeason 1Ep. 10

LeBron's School and Activism | A King's Reign Ep 9

In episode 9 of A King's Reign, Joe Vardon analyzes how LeBron James has differentiated himself from Michael Jordan by diving head first into political debates. And Joe details one of LeBron's greatest achievements - his family foundation and the I Promise school in Akron. Then, Bre Singleton speaks with Dr. Todd Boyd on how LeBron has reached an elite tier for impact amongst all professional athletes. Head to factormeals.com/king50 and use code KING50 to get 50% off, now! Learn more about your ...

Aug 02, 202355 minSeason 1Ep. 9

The Bubble Title | A King's Reign Episode 8

In episode 8 of A King's Reign, Sam Amick and Joe Vardon - two reporters who covered the Bubble from inside the Bubble - dive into all the wild, dramatic, emotional moments from the entire Bubble experience, including LeBron James and the Lakers' title run. Head to factormeals.com/king50 and use code KING50 to get 50% off, now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 01, 202355 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Rom-Com LeBron with Bill Hader and Judd Apatow | A King's Reign Ep 7

In episode 7 of A King's Reign, Bill Hader and Judd Apatow trade stories from what it was like working with LeBron James as a comedic actor in the 2015 comedy Trainwreck. Then, The Athletic's Richard Deitsch details how LeBron has fueled ratings and engagement at media companies like ESPN, TNT and Bleacher Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 25, 202334 min

LeBron, Steph and the Cavs 2016 Title | A King's Reign Ep 6

In episode 6 of A King's Reign, Jason Lloyd details how the Cavaliers got LeBron James back to Cleveland, Joe Vardon on the epic Cavs 2016 title, and then Marcus Thompson and Zena Keita with a deep dive into the history of the LeBron James-Steph Curry rivalry. A King's Reign is brought to you by Factor. Head to factormeals.com/king50 and use code KING50 to get 50% off, now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 24, 20231 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Best LeBron James Memes with No Dunks | Ep 5 A King's Reign

In episode 5 of A King's Reign, LeBron James' life on and off the court has been documented on so many social media platforms. The iconic No Dunks crew details the 20 best LeBron memes including the Banana Boat, Taco Tuesday and I Can't Believe This Is My Life. A King's Reign is brought to you by Factor. Head to factormeals.com/king50 and use code KING50 to get 50% off, now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 21, 202340 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Interview with Erik Spoelstra | Ep 4 A King's Reign

In episode 4 of A King's Reign, David Aldridge speaks one-on-one with Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra about LeBron James' years in Miami: the harsh spotlight, how the team became a villain, and ultimately the successful pursuit of winning two NBA championships. A King's Reign is brought to you by Factor. Head to factormeals.com/king50 and use code KING50 to get 50% off, now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 20, 202349 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Dan Le Batard on LeBron's Miami arrival + the Mavs 2011 Title | Ep 3 A King's Reign

In episode 3 of A King's Reign: Zach Harper is joined by Meadowlark Media's Dan Le Batard to discuss the huge impact of LeBron James' arrival in 2010 on the city of Miami and the unprecedented spotlight on the team. Then Dave DuFour and Tim Cato details the significance of the Dallas Mavericks overcoming the Heat to win the 2011 NBA title. A King's Reign is brought to you by Factor. Head to factormeals.com/king50 and use code KING50 to get 50% off, now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

Jul 19, 202339 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Interview with Coach K + young LeBron goes off against Detroit | Ep 2 A King's Reign

In episode 2 of A King's Reign: James Edwards III details the moment a young LeBron James broke through in the playoffs in the biggest way, scoring 25 straight points against the Detroit Pistons in the 2007 ECF Game 5. Then Joe Vardon analyzes the long arc of LeBron's international career, including Joe's one-on-one interview with Coach K. A King's Reign is brought to you by Factor. Head to factormeals.com/king50 and use code KING50 to get 50% off, now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

Jul 18, 20231 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 2

LeBron James before the hype | Ep 1 A King's Reign

Welcome to A King's Reign, a multi-episode series all about the life, career and impact of LeBron James. Across the next two weeks here on The Athletic NBA Show, more than a dozen journalists from The Athletic will detail the highs and lows of LeBron's basketball life. In episode 1, Joe Vardon charts LeBron's rise from an interesting local high school player to a generational basketball prospect. Then, Joe, The Athletic's Jason Lloyd and Tom Withers from the Associated Press discuss all the amaz...

Jul 17, 20231 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Saturday Flip & Flop

Keith Parish and Dave DuFour close the books on Summer League and take a look at some of the new rule changes, early FIBA rosters, and ponder the fates of Damian Lillard and James Harden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 15, 202332 min

Endless Summer League 2

Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour discuss the problems with taking away too much from Summer League, what to actually look for, and react to the mid season tournament format. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 14, 202337 min

Heads Are Gonna Roll (Making Sense of the West)

Andrew Schlecht, Dave DuFour and Kelly Iko discuss the Western Conference and who will be in the top 10? Which teams are on the outside looking in, and what will happen if the Rockets don't make the Playoffs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 13, 202350 min