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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.

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Episodes

Summer League Preview with Sam Vecenie

Andrew Schlecht and Sam Vecenie are on location at Summer League to breakdown all the rookies to watch and discuss the sophomores that need to show out. Host: Andrew Schlecht With: Sam Vecenie Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Producer: Dave DuFour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 13, 202426 min

PG Goes East | Where do the Clippers Rank in the West?

Hoops Adjacent David Aldridge, Marcus Thompson, and Law Murray discuss how Paul George felt disrespected by the Clippers in contract negotiations, and where the team goes without him. Where do the Clippers rank without PG there? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 10, 202445 min

DeRozan's fit in Sacramento | Summer Review: Spurs & Nuggets

Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour discuss DeMar DeRozan's fit on the Sacramento Kings, the San Antonio Spurs' summer so far, and the lack of organizational alignment in Denver. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 09, 202432 min

NBA Contender Draft

Slam and Jam Andrew Schlecht and Fred Katz do a contender draft going back and forth choosing the teams that have the best chance to win the title next year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 05, 202455 min

Klay Thompson’s exit | NBA Free Agency notes

Sam Amick and Anthony Slater go behind the scenes on Klay Thompson’s exit from Golden State, breakdown the Warriors options to upgrade their roster, and take a look at some of the other moves so far in NBA Free Agency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 04, 202443 min

Klay+PG Big Summer Moves | Celtics Are EXPENSIVE

Jared Weiss, Law Murray, and Tim Cato sit down to talk about the biggest moves of Free Agency so far. Klay to the Mavs? Derrick Jones Jr. to the Clippers? PG to the Sixers? Plus, Jared breaks down Jayson Tatum's large contract, and the Celtics moves in this off-season after becoming NBA champions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 03, 202446 min

Nuggets out of contention? | New homes for Paul George and Klay Thompson

Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour react to the Donovan Mitchell contract extension news, discuss the on-court fit for Paul George in Philly and Klay Thompson in Dallas, and breakdown the failures of the Nuggets and Bucks so far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 02, 202437 min

2nd Apron FAQ w/ Larry Coon | NBA Free Agency Day One reaction

First, Larry Coon, owner of CBAFAQ.com , walks Dave DuFour through the new CBA tax penalties and aprons. Then, Zach Harper, Jay King, and Mike Vorkunov react to all the day one signings around the NBA. Did the Thunder put themselves in pole position out west? Are the Sixers in the mix at the top of the east? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 01, 20241 hr 6 min

Dejounte Murray Trade + NBA Draft Awards Show

Slam and Jam Andrew Schlecht is joined by Will Guillory to discuss the the Dejounte Murray to the Pelicans trade and how it affects both the Hawks and Pelicans. Then in part 2 Bryce Simon of the Game Theory Podcast joins to hand out our annual draft awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 30, 20241 hr 12 min

Bronny James drafted by the Lakers | NBA Free Agency rumors

Sam Amick and Anthony Slater react to Bronny James' selection by the Lakers in the NBA Draft. Then, they exchange notes on the latest with Paul George, Klay Thompson, the Sixers, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 28, 202432 min

NBA Draft Instant Reaction & Review

Zach Harper, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour react to day one of the 2024 NBA Draft. Who won the first round? Trade grades, favorite picks, and a look ahead to day two round out the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 27, 202456 min

Mikal Bridges traded to the Knicks | NBA Draft News & Rumors

Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour react to the Brooklyn Nets trading Mikal Bridges to the New York Knicks, assess the Knicks' next moves, and discuss JJ Redick as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 26, 202447 min

The NBA Draft Preview With Krysten Peek

Hoops Adjacent David Aldridge sits down with Krysten Peek of Yahoo Sports to talk all things NBA Draft 2024, and although regarded as an underwhelming draft, they discuss why it may not be all that bad. They also go deep on a few potential picks, and Krysten gives her take on Zach Edey's NBA future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 25, 202435 min

New Coach Day | NBA Draft & Free Agency for Rockets, Spurs, Grizzlies

Zach Harper, Jay King, and Kelly Iko discuss the recent coaching additions for the Lakers and Cavaliers and give their takes on the Thunder snagging Alex Caruso from the Bulls. Then, they enter the Ikosystem to discuss the draft, free agency, and possible trades for Houston, San Antonio, and Memphis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 24, 202448 min

Giddey for Caruso + JJ Redick to the Lakers + Changes in Detroit

Slam and Jam Andrew Schlecht and Jovan Buha break down the JJ Redick hiring, the Giddey for Caruso trade and more. In Part 2 Fred Katz and James Edwards join to discuss the Detroit Pistons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 20, 20241 hr 19 min

Paul George on the move? | Klay Thompson’s options

Sam Amick, Anthony Slater, and Law Murray discuss the coaching situation in Los Angeles, preview Paul George’s upcoming free agency, and weigh the prospects of Klay Thompson leaving the Warriors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 20, 202447 min

The Celtics are NBA Champions

Andrew Schlecht, Jay King, Jared Weiss and Tim Cato break down the Celtics winning the championship in 5 games against the Dallas Mavericks. The sites and sounds from the Celtics locker room, what this title means for the Celtics and the NBA, and on the back end, what is next for the Dallas Mavericks? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 18, 202436 min

NBA Finals Game 5 Preview | Worst NBA draft ever?

Zach Harper, Jay King, and Will Guillory sift through the fallout from game four of the NBA Finals and look ahead to game five. Will Luka keep his composure? Will the Celtics close it out? Then, the guys discuss Paul George's upcoming summer, Charles Barkley's retirement, and the worst draft class ever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 17, 202451 min

Jerry West: A reflection on the life and career of an NBA Legend

David Aldridge and Sam Amick reflect on the life and career of Jerry West. They tell stories of what Jerry was like personally, and how he impacted the NBA from start to finish. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 16, 202422 min

NBA Mock Draft + Trade Options

Slam and Jam Andrew Schlecht and Fred Katz are joined by Bryce Simon to break down the NBA Draft. Which players from last year would be considered to be the number 1 pick in this upcoming draft? We then conduct a Mock Draft for the lottery discussing their situation as a team, potential trades that could be made, and who would be best for each team in the lottery. We end the show with another fun edition of Fred vs. a Friend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 15, 20241 hr 46 min

Mavs come "A-Lively", destroy Celtics to win game 4

Dave DuFour, Jared Weiss and Tim Cato discuss the Mavericks Game 4 blowout victory over the Celtics. Luka explodes in the first half, Mavs rookie Center Dereck Lively breaks out, and the Celtics, without Porzingis, stagnate on offense as the Mavericks' role players caught fire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 15, 202425 min

Luka Fouls Out | Celtics go up 3-0

Andrew Schlecht, Jay King and Tim Cato discuss the Celtics Game 3 victory over the Mavericks. Luka fouls out, Jaylen Brown steps up, and the Celtics without Porzingis rise above the Mavs and proving their regular season resilience was a good learning experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 13, 202423 min

How does the Kristaps Porzingis injury alter NBA Finals?

Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour react to the first two games of the NBA Finals, discuss the Kristaps Porzingis injury news, and ask a few questions about the Lakers head coaching opening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 12, 202443 min

Coaching Carousel With Jovan Buha + NBA Finals Over?

Hoops Adjacent David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson are joined by The Athletic's Jovan Buha to discuss what in the world is going on with the Lakers coaching spot, and who will be taking the helm. What happened with JJ Redick and and Dan Hurley? Also, the guys break down why the Celtics have taken the first two games of the NBA Finals, and what the Mavs might be able to do to get back in it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 11, 202455 min

Celtics win Game 2 | Take 2-0 NBA Finals lead

Dave DuFour is joined by Celtics beat writer Jared Weiss and Mavericks beat writer Tim Cato to discuss Game 2 of the NBA Finals. How did Jrue Holiday go 9 for 9 in the paint? What has the Boston defense done to Kyrie Irving? We discuss all this and more on today's episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 10, 202439 min

Celtics Dominate Game 1 of the NBA Finals

Andrew Schlecht is joined by Celtics beat writer Jay King and Mavericks beat writer Tim Cato to discuss Game 1 of the NBA Finals. How did the Celtics dominate the Mavericks? How did they take away the corner 3s and lobs from the Mavericks? We discuss all this and more on today's episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 07, 202427 min

Finals talk with Chris Mannix

Tampering Sam Amick and Anthony Slater are joined by NBCS Boston's Chris Mannix to talk all things Finals and preview what the Celtics can do against the Mavericks. The guys also discuss the Lakers coaching search as the headlines swirl with speculation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 06, 202443 min

NBA Finals Questions | Best player in the world?

Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour preview the NBA Finals by asking questions. How will the Celtics defend pick-and-roll? Which team has the better coach? Who are the X-factors? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 05, 202439 min
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