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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

Winners of the NBA Offseason with Nate Duncan

Mo Dakhil and Seth Partnow are joined by Nate Duncan to discuss the NBA offseason, who improved, and what the Sixers should do with Ben Simmons. To end the show, the guys discuss NBA Summer League and who stood out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 12, 202143 min

The Malice at the Palace Untold with Jermaine O’Neal

Jermaine O’Neal drops by to talk about his new film on Netflix. UNTOLD: Malice at the Palace" the first in a five-part docuseries premiering Aug. 10. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 11, 202134 min

Does the NBA have a Tampering problem?

Sam Amick, Anthony Slater, Will Guillory and Eric Nehm discuss the NBA's tampering investigations, the offseason moves by the Pelicans and if they can make Zion happy with their roster changes, what's next for the Warriors, some summer league action and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 10, 202155 min

The Blazers have no plan, what's next for the Raptors?, and the Cavs with Kelsey Russo

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the Blazers offseason so far and how are they possibly going to keep Damian Lillard happy, where the Raptors go from here and their many options, and Kelsey Russo joins the show to discuss the Cavs and what lies ahead for them in the Summer League and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 06, 20211 hr 2 min

NBA Free Agency Tracker + What the Hell Pelicans? Warriors, Lakers + Ben Simmons

In this special edition of Hoops Adjacent, David Aldridge, Marcus Thompson, Dave DuFour and Seth Partnow go through all of the big moves during the second day of free agency. Winners / Losers. Heat, Bulls, Knicks, Lakers, Warriors, Wizards, Clippers and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 04, 20212 hr 35 min

Tampering? Inside NBA Free Agency

Sam Amick, Fred Katz, and Anthony Slater discuss NBA Free Agency, how it works, and then what their favorite signings have been so far including the Heat, Lakers, Pelicans, Bulls and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 03, 202159 min

The Russ/Lakers Fit, Race for Kyle Lowry, DeRozan's Chase + Free Agency Match or Dispatch?

The Basketball Buds. Zach Harper, Jay King and Tray Edwards [insert: science music] analyze / dissect how Russell Westbrook will fit in with the Lakers and LeBron James. Space? Who needs Space? Then, the race to get Kyle Lowry, teams will. be a'scrambling....AND will DeMar DeRozan take LESS to play for MORE? And finally, our new BUDS game show "Match or Dispatch!" Lonzo Ball! Lauri Markkanen! John Collins! Who?? goes where? Who cares! It's TIME to rearrange the deck chairs on the Titanic! Oh, An...

Aug 02, 202159 min

NBA Draft Awards with Matt Pennie

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are joined by Matt Pennie to discuss the NBA Draft and hand out the following awards: Favorite Fit Award This award goes to our favorite player/team fit in the draft. Strangest Draft Award This award goes to the team with the strangest draft. Biggest Jump in League Pass Rankings Award This award goes to the team who improved their watchability the most. WHY ARE THEY LETTING THEM DO THIS??? Award This award goes to the good team that everyone freaked out about when...

Jul 31, 20211 hr 9 min

PERK ALERT! LIVE NBA DRAFT SHOW

In this special edition of the Athletic NBA Show: Zach Harper (Los Angeles), Jay King (Boston/Massachusetts) the Great Mo Dakhil vis a vis (Los Angeles) and Sam Vecenie all the way from Melbourne Australia {side cast} the 2021 NBA Draft......LIVE! >>>> Thank you for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 30, 20212 hr 18 min

NBA (like) a bull in a china shop

In this week's Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Jay King debate! Hosted by Zach Harper -- Produced by Jade Hoye -- Written by All Take 1: Tonight’s the nite! That’s right, it’s finally time for the 2021 NBA Draft tonight at 8pm ET. Who’s rising, who is falling? Will the Pistons hold fast and take the great Case Cunningham at #1? Take 2: Team USA back on track? Hell Ya! Team USA got their Olympics back on track with a 120-66 blowout win over Iran? ..........Wait........Who writes this stuf...

Jul 29, 202151 min

All the Stuff that Matters and the NBA Draft with Sam Vecenie

The Athletic's NBA Draft Guru Sam Vecenie joins David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson to talk about the 2021 NBA Draft. Let's Go! https://theathletic.com/2730160/2021/07/27/live-updating-nba-mock-draft-sources-say-cade-cunningham-likely-to-pistons-at-no-1-plus-more-trade-news/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 28, 202159 min

NBA Mock Draft

Andrew Schlecht, James Edwards III, and Anthony Slater complete the entire first round of the NBA Draft in their own mock draft. Who goes in the top 5? Who's looking to trade? We discuss all that and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 27, 20211 hr 22 min

NBA Draft with Sam Vecenie

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are joined by Sam Vecenie to discuss The NBA Draft. They break down who the top tier players are, their personalities, if NBA Draft smokescreens are real, player comps, and then a trivia game between Sam and Andrew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 24, 20211 hr 19 min

|THE vit·re·ous VICTORIOUS g1199is BUCKS PARADE! -OI-///

Dave, Seth and Mo finally get to take their collective foots off the pedal. to talk about their recollections of the 2021 NBA Finals x BUCKS and SUNS. ................Get some sleep. Drink Water. See you tomorrow. PS - Congrats Seth! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 23, 202151 min

Welcome Back Bucks! + Giannis the MAN of the People ///// SAILS UP!

In this week's Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and James Edwards III debate! Hosted by Zach Harper. Take 1: Marcus was wro.....ight! Take 2: Giannis the Great! Take 3: Suns out of Runs! Take 4: It’s only been 24 hours, but that’s not stopping us from moving onto next season with a vengeance with NBA title odds! Take 5: Draft SZN Baby! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 22, 202151 min

BUCKS WIN!~0-I-O--HAPPY SUMMER

Dave DuFour, Jared Weiss and Keith Parish recap Game 6 of the NBA Finals as the Bucks win their first title in 50 years behind an epic performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 21, 202139 min

Narratives, Legacies Born and the 2021 NBA Finals with Amin Elhassan

Meadowlark Media's Amin Elhassan drops by prior to Game 6 of the NBA Finals to talk about the Suns/Bucks. The narrative of Giannis and how quickly it changed. How the Bucks remind DA of the Chris Webber Kings. Has the Suns/Bucks Finals been good for the NBA? Will Giannis' profile grow if they win the title and the conversation surrounding his rise. And finally, will Chris Paul be in Phoenix next year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 21, 202155 min

Scenes from Milwaukee as the Bucks look to close in 6

Sam Amick and Anthony Slater are joined by Bucks beat writer Eric Nehm to discuss the Bucks on the verge of winning the NBA Title, what it would mean for the city, what it would mean for Giannis and more. Plus the guys discuss team USA and the struggles that have been at hand as the team heads to Tokyo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 20, 202146 min

Where Do We We Go From Here? [ Bucks / Suns ] are on the Precipice

The Basketball Buds wake up after Game 5 of the NBA Finals with Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Jay King, Dave DuFour and James Edwards III. Will it all end on Tuesday? Or are thee more days ahead? We shall see. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 19, 202159 min

HIGH FIVE! Bucks defeat Suns and now are ONE AWAY from the CROWN!

Honk! Honk! The Athletic NBA Show / Daily Ding Special Saturday Night {Remix} recapping Game 5 of the 2021 NBA Finals with Dave DuFour, Keith Parish and Seth Partnow. >>>>>>>>HOOOOOOOONK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 18, 202125 min

What's Next? Bucks/Suns Huge (Game 5) Preview

In this week's Nerder, Dave, Seth and Mo preview the pivotal Game 5 on the 2021 NBA Finals. Where are we now? What’s wrong with Chris Paul? The Giannis block.. Middleton’s shotmaking. Bucks regular season experimentation paying off. Phoenix counters for game. Predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 17, 202153 min

History of NBA Finals Game 5 + Offseason Primer with Sam Amick

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the history of Game 5 in the NBA Finals, if this is the beginning of many Finals runs for Giannis and Booker, and then Sam Amick joins to discuss the Finals, if the Blazers will make big changes this offseason, whether Ben Simmons will be part of the Sixers moving forward and then we do some NBA Finals Trivia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 16, 202156 min

The Bucks Are Back BABY!!!

In this week's Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Jay King debate. Hosted by Zach Harper. Take 1: Tonight’s the night! Tonight being last night in which the Bucks and Suns faced off in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Take 2: Boy it got Kawhi’t in here. Take 3: rumors, innuendo, smoke screens it’s Draft Time! Take 4: What the hell just happened? Take 5: Ball Back in LA? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 15, 202152 min

Bucks Back in the Saddle Again with Eric Nehm

In this week's Hoops Adjacent .. Marcus Thompson and DA welcome back the Milwaukee bucks with reporter Eric Nehm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 14, 202156 min

Giannis is dominant, Beal Trade this Summer? + Team USA is struggling

Sam Amick, Anthony Slater and Fred Katz discuss the Bucks victory over the Suns in Game 3, what to expect moving forward with the NBA Finals, Team USA...., and if there is a possible Beal trade coming this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 13, 202151 min

PSSST! .........The BUCKS ARE BACK BABY!

The Basketball Buds Low Fi: With Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Jay King [and his new mic] Dave DuFour and James Edwards III Bucks go home. Bucks win. It's July 12th ...... Giannis dominates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 12, 20211 hr 14 min

Suns Are Too Good, Monty vs Mike, Bucks Plan

In this week's Nerder with Dave, Seth and Mo. What have we seen so far in the Suns vs Bucks Finals. Monty Williams vs Mike Budenholzer. Styles make fights.. Where do the Bucks go now? And in case you forgot, Giannis is very good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 10, 202153 min