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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

Around the NBA with J.A. Adande

Sam Amick, Fred Katz, and Anthony Slater are joined by legend of the business J.A. Adande to discuss his new podcast series 'The Dream Team Tapes: Kobe, LeBron & The Redeem Tea‪m‬' on the 2008 Olympic Men's Basketball team, the careers of Kobe, LeBron, Carmelo, Dwight, Chris Paul and more. How did these players impact the league we know today? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 30, 202158 min

Trade Deadline Winners/Losers + Buyout Market & Draymod Green's Defense

The Basketball Buds, Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Dave DuFour, Jay King and Wos Lambre. Trade Deadline fallout, winners and losers. What impact will Aaron Gordon have on the Nuggets? Nikola Vučević and the Bulls? Also what's going on now with the buyout market...Andre Drummond to the Lakers. Gorgui Dieng? LaMarcus Aldridge to the Nets. Finally Draymond Green the greatest defender of all time? And much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 29, 202155 min

NBA Trade Deadline Draft and Detroit Pistons Development, Draft, and Young Player Rankings

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the NBA Trade Deadline and draft their most interesting trades of the day including Aaron Gordon to Denver, the Orlando Magic choosing their destiny, Oladipo to the Rockets and more. Alex then quizzes Andrew on the ages of players for Birthday Bash James Edwards, Detroit Pistons beat writer for the Athletic, joins the guys to discuss the Pistons' season, Jerami Grant's development, ranking the Pistons young players and then a Pistons Trivia Game. Thanks fo...

Mar 27, 20211 hr 11 min

Myth Busting + NBA Circle of Life Found!

In the latest Nerder, Dave, Seth and Mo do some, myth busting..."My star player doesn't get fouled enough!" and "Seeding doesn't matter!!" And finally, The NBA Circle of Life: A Star is found! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 26, 202153 min

NBA Trade Deadline Recap (Live)

In this week's Nerder, Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil and Andrew Schlect recap the NBA Trade Deadline LIVE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 25, 20211 hr 8 min

Kerr's Upset, Giannis MVP?, Harden Sleeper?, Trade Deadline & Best Team in the NBA

In this week's Point of Contention, Ethan Strauss and Marcus Thompson debate. Hosted by Zach Harper. Take 1: Last week Steph was getting upset, this week it’s Steve Kerr! Kerr lashed out at Warriors analyst Drew Shilling for allegedly misquoting Kerr after he appeared on a Ringer podcast in which he said he enjoyed last year more than the Final year of the dynasty which obviously included Kevin Durant. Take 2: Just one week ago we were talking about the volatile MVP odds and yet again things hav...

Mar 25, 202146 min

Nets Are Rollin' with Sarah Kustock

Nets broadcaster Sarah Kustock drops by to talk to David Aldridge and Wos Lambre about the red hot Brooklyn Nets. How James Harden has unlocked the offense, Steve Nash's experience, Kevin Durant's injury, the rivalry with the Knicks and much more. Also, At the top of the show, Wos and DA remember Elgin Baylor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 24, 20211 hr 4 min

NBA Trade Rumors + Traveling in the NBA season with Gary Washburn

Sam Amick, Fred Katz, and Anthony Slater are joined by Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe to discuss the NBA Trade deadline, is Aaron Gordon going to be moved? What about Kyle Lowry? Are the Warriors primed for a deal? All that and what it has been like to travel with the Celtics during the pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 23, 202155 min

LeBron Concern, Miserable Rockets, Deadline Deals, Ben Simmons vs Rudy Gobert + LaMelo Ball Out

The Basketball Buds: Zach Harper, Dave DuFour, BIG Wos, Jay King and Tray Edwards. LeBron is out, and the guys are a little concerned over this injury more than prior ones. Then, the Rockets riding a 20 game losing streak, how will it affect their 2021 draft pick? Then Deadlines deals...can Victor Oladipo make a difference? Do the Hawks have to rethink the potential John Collins trade now that they are on a win streak? Ben Simons' war of words against Rudy Gobert and DPOY. Then LaMelo Ball is do...

Mar 22, 20211 hr 7 min

NBA Trade Deadline, Soaring Hawks + The Bucks and Giannis the MVP

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers recap this week in the NBA, discuss trades to improve the Celtics, Nets, Heat, and Clippers, and discuss what is different with the Hawks. Eric Nehm joins to discuss the Bucks, Giannis case for the MVP, PJ Tucker's fit, and if they can change in the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 20, 20211 hr 6 min

PJ Tucker Impact + Giannis MVP + Suns Dive

In this week's Nerder, Nekias Duncan drops by to talk with Dave, Seth and Mo. Topics discussed. PJ Tucker traded to the Bucks. More Giannis at the 5? Are they overlooked? Giannis MVP and the narrative. Plus a Suns Deep Dive. “Only room for one unexpected good team." What does the center rotation look like. Do we trust them in the playoffs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 19, 202149 min

Trade SZN, Meet the Nets, Steph Upset, Call of Duty + MVP Odds

In this week's Point of Contention Ethan Strauss and guest Tom Haberstroh debate. Hosted by Zach Harper. Take 1: The clock is ticking on deadline day just a week away, in which some big names could be on the move. Take 2: Bet the Nets! New odds on favorites to win NBA title. Take 3: Steph is getting upset! Take 4: Meyers Leonard’s Call of Duty! Take 5: Getting back to some betting fellas, and the old MVP race is getting more and more interesting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

Mar 18, 202151 min

Meyers Leonard Reactions + March Madness with Seth Davis

In this week's Hoops Adjacent, college hoops guru Seth Davis drops by to talk about March Madness. Plus, David and Wos talk about the fallout from Meyers Leonard and his derogatory comment while playing Call of Duty online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 17, 202158 min

NBA Trade Season is HERE

Sam Amick, Anthony Slater, and Fred Katz discuss the NBA at large and who could be moved at the trade deadline including Victor Oladipo, Bradley Beal, Aaron Gordon, Lonzo Ball, PJ Tucker, and LaMarcus Aldridge Who is looking to make a trade? Who wants to upgrade? Who is selling? and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 16, 20211 hr 11 min

Knicks Back, Overrated Simmons, LMA Trade SZN and Fraud Not Fraud with Jason Conception

In this week's Basketball Buds Crooked Media's Jason Conception, host of 'Takeline' and 'All Caps NBA' drops by to talk with Zach Harper, Jay King, Tray Edwards and Wos Lambre. The Knicks are rolling, but can it last? A Jazz announcer calls out Ben Simmons for the wrong reasons. LaMarcus Aldridge's trade destination? Finally Fraud / Not Fraud with Rudy Gobert and the Jazz and the Bucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 15, 20211 hr 4 min

Suns Contending? Rockets Tanking and a Deep Dive on the OKC Thunder

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the past week in the NBA, are the Phoenix Suns contenders, the fall of the Rockets and where they are headed and then they dive deep on the OKC Thunder and are joined by Thunder sideline reporter Nick Gallo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 13, 20211 hr 15 min

'NBA Awards Status Check: Who is the Real MVP?'

In this week's Nerder, Dave DuFour, Mo Dakhil and guest Keith Parish of Fastbreak Breakfast roll thru the NBA Awards at midseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 11, 202151 min

With Kenny 'The Jet' Smith

On this week's Hoops Adjacent, TNT's Kenny Smith drops by to talk with David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson about Inside, his new book, Rod Strickland, Bill Russell, HBCU's and much more. Plus Steph and LeBron's friendship and listener questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 09, 20211 hr 3 min

Let’s Get This Sh*t Over With

Basketball Buds, Dave DuFour, Tray Edwards, Jay King, Mo Dakhil and Jade recap the 2021 All Star Game, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 08, 20211 hr 9 min

Lamelo Ball, Knicks Hope, and a Deep Dive on the Pelicans

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are back again for another addition of the Saturday Slam and Jam! Today they discuss the week that was in the NBA, the Utah Jazz, Lamelo Ball’s emergence as a star, and the hope the Knicks are bringing to the table. Then at the 30 minute mark Will Guillory joins to discuss the Pelicans and Zion Williamson, how the team will be build in the future, the trade deadline and then we play Andrew vs. the Beat! Tune in to see who is next on the Wheel of Fandom! Learn more...

Mar 06, 20211 hr 13 min

The Ballad of the Black Head Coach with Amin Elhassan

In this week's Nerder, Amin Elhassan drops by to talk with Dave, Seth and Mo about the firing of Hawk's head coach Lloyd Pierce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 05, 202156 min

Out of Touch Shaq?, Lloyd Pierce Rooked?, Harden Returns, Knicks Rumor + Top Shot WTF?

In this week's Point of Contention Ethan Strauss and Marcus Thompson debate. Hosted by Zach Harper. Take 1: Shaq vs Candace vs Wade Take 2: Did Lloyd Pierce get a raw deal? Take 3: Harden Returns to Houston, doesn't he deserve more? Take 4: Which superstar is heading to Knicks? Take 5: Top Shot, what the f***? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 04, 202145 min

Why the Hawks Fired Lloyd Pierce + Mailbag

In this week's Hoops Adjacent Hawks reporter Chris Kirschner drops by to talk with David and Wos about the Hawks' firing of head coach Lloyd Pierce. How Trae Young and others inside the locker room were unhappy with the direction, and how ownership has said nothing about it. Also how Atlanta will likely be handling the All Star Game and listener questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 03, 202152 min

The NBA's Best Young Players

Sam Amick is joined by Fred Katz and Anthony Slater to break down Sam Vecenie's top 10 young talent rankings. Ja or Fox? Andrew Schlecht joins to discuss SGA and whether he should be ranked 6th. Does Donovan Mitchell get the proper respect? All this and more on today's episode. Check out Sam's work at the link below: https://theathletic.com/2375978/2021/02/25/zion-williamson-luka-doncic-trae-young-nba-young-talent-rankings-top-10/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 02, 202151 min

Heat Culture Back Watch Out 76ers + Knicks Rollin' & Fraud Not A Fraud

Basketball Buds: Zach Harper, Jay King, Dave DuFour, Tray Edwards and Wos Lambre. The Heat are back? Have they turned things around? Can they get to the top 4? Also, the Knicks are .500, what to expect moving forward. Fraud / Not A Fraud. Knicks playoffs? + Suns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 01, 20211 hr 5 min

Saturday Slam and Jam - Nets are Contenders, Celtics are Sputtering + Fred Katz on a Wild Wizards Week

Andrew Schlecht hosts an all new episode of the Athletic NBA Show, Saturday Slam and Jam. On today's show Andrew and his co-host, Alex Speers, discuss the rise of the Brooklyn Nets and if they are contenders, what is happening with the Boston Celtics, and then Fred Katz joins to discuss the Wizards and play some Wizards Trivia! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 27, 20211 hr 14 min

Basketball Feelings + Raptors & Lowry with Katie Heindl

Nerder She Wrote with Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil and special guest Katie Heindl of Basketball Feelings and Dishes and Dimes Podcast. https://basketballfeelings.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 26, 202154 min

All Star Snubs, Lakers Trouble, Draymond's Sorry, MVP Odds & Fake Crowd Noise

In this week's Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Ethan Strauss debate. Hosted by Zach Harper Take 1: All Star Reserve Snubs! Take 2: Lake Show in Trouble? Take 3: Draymond Did it Again Take 4: MVP Betting Odds Take 5: Ejection Controversy + Fake Crown Chants Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 25, 202145 min

Still Riding with Draymond Green? + Fan Mailbag

In this week's episode of Hoops Adjacent, Wos and David Aldridge talk to Warriors reporter Marcus Thompson on where the Warriors are now, and what's been going on with Draymond Green. Marcus' article: https://theathletic.com/2404294/2021/02/22/draymond-green-warriors-ejection-thompson/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 24, 202152 min

Timberwolves Coaching Changes + All Star Team Battles

Sam Amick is joined by Fred Katz, Anthony Slater, and special guest Jon Krawczynski. In part 1 they discuss the Timberwolves coaching change from firing Ryan Saunders and hiring Chris Finch as head coach. How does this impact the present and future for the Wolves? In part 2, starting at the (27:42 mark) the guys stick around to discuss All Star reserves and how they choose from players from the same team including the Suns, Jazz, Pacers, Celtics and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

Feb 23, 20211 hr 17 min
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