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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

NBA Eastern Conference Top 5 + Hawks Drama

Sam Amick is joined by Fred Katz, Anthony Slater and Chris Kirschner to discuss the Hawks drama and how the get back on track and then Amick, Katz and Slater give their top 5 teams in the Eastern Conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 12, 20211 hr 9 min

NBA's Covid Mess + Rookie Status Check + Injuries

In this week's edition of the Basketball Buds, Zach Harper, BIG Wos, Tray Edwards and Mike Smeltz of the 'Glue Guys' pod talk about what the hell is going on with the NBA and Covid. Then a look at the Rookie class, James Wiseman, Tyrese Haliburton, Anthony Edwards, among others. Then some key injuries in the NBA, a roundup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 11, 202159 min

76ers Dive, Joel Embiid + Changing Rotations and Minutes

In this week's Nerder Dave DuFour, Mo Dakhil and Seth Partnow dive down on the 76ers, Joel Embiid playing like and MVP, Simmons' aggressiveness, Tobias Harris and Doc Rivers. Before that, the guys talk about changing rotations on the fly and minutes per game and production decrease. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 08, 202150 min

Blame Oscar, Expansion, East-West Surprises, Sac Dad Fight

In this week's Point of Contention Ethan Strauss and Marcus Thompson debate. Hosted by Zach Harper. Take 1: Steph's Legacy debate. Take 2: NBA Expansion now? Take 3: Eastern Conference Surprises Take 4: Western Conference Take 5: Bagley vs Fox Dad Fight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 07, 202142 min

Bradley Beal trade destinations and Steph Curry goes off

Sam Amick, Anthony Slater, and Fred Katz discuss Steph Curry's big night, Bradley Beal's situation with the Wizards and possible trade destinations, plus what teams are interesting after the first few games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 05, 20211 hr 7 min

Shaq Shade, Marvin Bagley Jr. Trade + Playoffs, Layoffs or Way Off with Hawks, Warriors, Nuggets , Raptors, Suns

New Year, New Basketball Buds with Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Jay King, Dave DuFour and BIG Wos. First, Marvin Bagley Jr.'s Dad wants a trade for his son, that's awkward. Then Shaq has some words about Rudy Gobert cashing in with the Jazz. Finally a new segment called 'Playoffs, Layoff or Way Off.' The contestants, Atlanta Hawks, Golden State Warriors, Denver Nuggets, Toronto Raptors and Phoenix Suns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 04, 202157 min

Small Sample Theater, Early Impressions, Zion, Raptors, Nuggets + Expansion

In this New Year's edition of Nerder on the Athletic NBA Show, Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow and Mo Dakhil give their early impressions on the first week of the NBA season. Zion and the Pelicans. The Raptors offensive problems continue into this year, why? The Denver Nuggets' defense is a problem. Mavericks without Porzingis and Luka's three point shot. And finally the NBA is considering expansion again, is this a good decision? Watch Mo's video breakdown series. https://twitter.com/MoDakhil_NBA/sta...

Jan 02, 202151 min

Warriors in trouble? 76ers predicament and rookie surprises

Sam Amick is joined by Fred Katz and Anthony Slater to discuss the stories around the league including the Warriors struggles, the 76ers potential trade predicament, NBA rookies, Wizards 0-3 start and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 29, 20201 hr 2 min

The NBA Christmas Day Carol

In this special edition of the NBA Show, Zach Harper, David Aldridge, Sam Amick, Marcus Thompson, Jay King, Tray Edwards, BIG Wos, Dave DuFour and Jay King preview the 2020 NBA Christmas Day lineup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 23, 20201 hr 14 min

Lamelo's Highlight Factory, Rudy Gobert-Jazz Extension + GM Survey Breakdown

`In this week's edition of the BasketBuds, Zach Harper, Jay King, Tray Edwards, BIG Wos and Dave DuFour breakdown the $205 Million extension Rudy Gobert has agreed to with the Utah Jazz. Then, NBA.com's annual GM Survey is out and the fellas react to some surprising results. Also why Jay can't stand social media when it comes to LaMelo Ball's passing highlights. GM Survey - https://www.nba.com/news/2020-21-gmsurvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 21, 202053 min

Awards Roundtable with Ben Taylor

On the latest Nerder, Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil and Thinking Basketball's Ben Taylor on Giannis signing and media influence on front offices. Awards the fellas don’t care about and why.. Plus the Willis Reed Comeback Player of the Year Award. Check out Thinking Basketball on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3HPbvB6f58X_7SMIp6OPYw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 18, 20201 hr 12 min

Giannis' Extension Means? + Kyrie Trippin' + Rookie Status Check + Out of Shape Harden

In this week's Hoops Adjacent, Marcus Thompson and Ethan Strauss debate. Hosted by Zach Harper. Take 1: What does Giannis' super-max extension mean for the Bucks? Take 2: KD and Kyrie on Instagram Live, staged social media event? Take 3: Rookie status check after a few preseason games. Take 4: Gordon Heyward hurt, should you wear rings? Take 5: James Harden and Zion, out of shape? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 17, 202039 min

The Field vs LA, Beyond Last Dance and Giannis Extension with JA Adande

In this week's Hoops Adjacent, J.A. Adande drops by to talk with David Aldridge and Wos about how good the field is this year, after the Lakers. Then JA's podcast Beyond the Last Dance, thoughts on that, and finally Giannis Antetokounmpo signs a 5-year supermax with the Bucks. But does it mean he's staying long-term? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 16, 202055 min

10 Questions on the Western Conference

Sam Amick is joined by Anthony Slater and Tony Jones to discuss the NBA Western Conference: Does James Harden finish the season as a Rocket? If not where is he going? Who makes the biggest fall? (We can exclude OKC) Where are the Mavs in the West standings? How far will the Nuggets fall? Will the Clippers drama keep them from the WCF again? Who you got... Blazers or Jazz? Are the Warriors a playoff lock? Can CP3 get the Suns in the top 8? Who makes the play in tournament? Lakers or the field to ...

Dec 15, 20201 hr 8 min

10 Questions on the Eastern Conference

Basketball Buds: Dave Dufour, BIG Wos, Tray Edwards, Rich Hofmann and Jay King go through this list of 10 questions to preview the Eastern Conference. 1. Should Miami be the favorites to make the Finals? 2. Did the Bucks do enough to solve their problems? 3. Does Boston need another leap from Jayson Tatum? (Will they miss Hayward?) 4. Have we all abandoned Toronto too early? 5. Will Brooklyn have enough defense to compete for the 1 seed? 6. Now that Philly has a roster that makes some sense arou...

Dec 14, 202059 min

Where Harden Would Fit + Knicks-Sixers Org Alignment + Importance of Continuity

In the latest episode of Nerder, Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow and Mo Dakhil talk about teams that could make it work with James Harden. Then teams and organizational alignment including the Knicks and 76ers. Finally the importance of continuity in the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 11, 202046 min

Harden to Warriors? Kyrie the Hypocrite? Tank for Cade, TV Schedule Oddities + Bogut Tribute

Welcome to Point of Contention: Marcus Thompson and Ethan Strauss debate. Hosted by Zach Harper. Take 1: Harden's Exit plan, repercussions from the league and Harden to the Warriors. Take 2: Is Kyrie's "silence" hypocritical? Take 3: Tank Season. The rush to get Cade Cunningham. Take 4: National TV schedule oddities Take 5: Andrew Bogut tribute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 10, 202046 min

NBA Drama Never Sleeps + Warriors Outlook and Chances

In the latest edition of Hoops Adjacent, David Aldridge and Wos Lambre along with Marcus Thompson and Anthony Slater try to get get a grip on all the drama going down right now in the NBA. James Harden, Kyrie Irving and how the players have distanced themselves from the media. Then a mini-dive into the Warriors upcoming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 09, 20201 hr 7 min

Harden and the Rockets, Westbrook and the Wizards, and the best guards in the East

Sam Amick is joined by Kelly Iko and Fred Katz to discuss the James Harden saga with the Rockets, will he be on the team? Where could he be traded? Then they shift over to the Wizards and if Russell Westbrook can make an impact on the Eastern conference as their lead guard. Producer Andrew Schlecht then joins for listener questions to wrap up the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 08, 20201 hr 1 min

James Harden's Commitment, Kyrie's Silence, Doc the Salesman with Tom Haberstroh

In the latest Basketball Buds, with Zach Harper, Dave DuFour, Jay King, Tray Edwards and BIG Wos, the fellas welcome in NBA Insider Tom Haberstroh to talk about James Harden's commitment level to the Rockets this year. Also, Kyrie decides not to speak with the media, what that means. And finally Doc vs Paul George in another round of NBA beef. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 07, 20201 hr 3 min

Westbrook-Wall Trade, Warriors-Nets Achilles Heels, Lakers Moves + Star Power

In the latest Nerder, Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow and Mo Dakhil breakdown the Russell Westbrook for John Wall trade. What to expect from the Warriors sans Klay Thompson. Kevin Durant's injury return. The Lakers free agent acquisitions. Clippers off-season and star power and preferential treatment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 04, 202053 min

King Kawhi, Lakers' Dynasty, Christmas Day, Curry UA Brand, Joakim Noah Tribute

Point of Contention. Ethan Strauss and Marcus Thompson debate. Hosted by Zach Harper. Take 1: Kawhi the King! And special privileges for Paul George? Take 2: LeBron and the Lakers Dynasty to Come Take 3: Christmas Day Games Take 4: Curry Brand and Golf Take 5. Tribute to Joakim Noah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 03, 202049 min

Tales in Broadcasting & The New Normal Nets with Ian Eagle

In the latest Hoops Adjacent broadcasting legend Ian Eagle joins David Aldridge and Wos Lambre. Talking about what it's like broadcasting under the new normal circumstances; no fans, piped in sounds due to Covid 19. Then how the Nets have revamped the culture, and being in the spotlight. Courting agents. Then, Ian's favorite broadcasters and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 02, 20201 hr 6 min

NBA Free Agency: Inside the Bogdanovic debacle, improvements in LA, and the Thunder tear down

Sam Amick returns and is joined by Fred Katz and Anthony Slater to discuss NBA Free Agency including the Bogdanovic debacle, the Lakers and Clippers improving, the Thunder replenishing, and then they answer your questions including who will be the Rookie of the Year, the direction of the Kings, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 01, 20201 hr 4 min

Nate vs Jake Paul, Celtics' Plan?, Rockets & Pelicans + Zion

In this week's Basketball Buds: Zach Harper, Dave DuFour, Trey Edwards, Jay King and Mo Dakhil talk about the fight between Nate Robinson and Jake Paul. Then teams that made questionable decisions during free agency. What is the Celtics' plan? What about the Rockets? And Zach's sleeper pick, the Pelicans. Finally the health and safety protocol heading into next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 30, 202057 min

Free Agency Madness (Part 2) with Nate Duncan

In this week's Hoops Adjacent David Aldridge and BIG Wos talk to Nate Duncan, host of the Dunk'd On Podcast, about all the moves going down in the NBA up until now, Tuesday November 24th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 25, 202059 min
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