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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

Mavs Disfunction + Early Season Surprises

Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Tim Cato discuss early season surprises including a rookie and how the Lakers are performing. Then the guys discuss the podcast Bob Voulgaris participated in and the implications on the Dallas Mavericks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 26, 202158 min

Daily Ding: Bulls win again, Celtics steal win, Clippers handle Blazers

Travonne Edwards and Dave DuFour recap a busy Monday night in the NBA. The Bulls become the first team to win 4 games on the back of 26 points from DeMar DeRozan, Boston capitalizes on a Hornets OT collapse and a 41 point game from Jayson Tatum, and the Clippers mollywhopped the Blazers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 26, 202118 min

Mysterious Suns Pre-Report, Top 75 Debate + Ben Simmons Saga: Part 55

The Basketball Buds, Zach Harper, Jay King, Travonne Edwards and Mo Dakhil. A vague report about Suns owner Robert Sarver has the guys wondering what's in store for the Suns and Chris Paul. Then, the cumbersome rollout of the NBA's Top 75 players and what they need to fix next time around. Then, Daryl Morey and Joel Embiid speak, again, on the Ben Simmons situation which now has a mental health component to it, what's next? Much more. As always, much much more. Learn more about your ad choices. ...

Oct 25, 20211 hr 1 min

Daily Ding: Bulls, Hornets, Warriors 3 and 0, Lakers get first win

Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap an exciting first weekend in the NBA. The Bulls, Hornets, and Warriors all made it to 3-0. Ja Morant nearly gives the Memphis Grizzlies the Los Angeles Back to Back sweep, but a missed free throw allows the Lakers to hold on for their first win of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 25, 202117 min

They Have A Math Problem Offensively

The season has begun, the fellas are having fun, Dave Seth and Mo get together and look back at some of the more interesting games still left on the table. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 22, 20211 hr 1 min

Daily Ding: Knicks Overtime Spectacular

Andrew Schlecht and Mo Dakhil discuss the Celtics Knicks double OT classic, and then bounce around the NBA on the 2nd night of action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 21, 202117 min

Opening Day Extravaganza Mailbag with Nate Duncan

Join Zach Harper, Dave DuFour, Tray Edwards, David Aldridge, Mo Dakhil, Marcus Thompson and special guest Nate Duncan as they preview the upcoming NBA season and answer your questions Live! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 20, 20211 hr 22 min

Daily Ding: Nets vs. Bucks, Warriors vs. Lakers, NBA Opening Night

The NBA Regular Season is back! Jared Weiss and Dave DuFour breakdown the first two games of the season. The Milwaukee Bucks destroyed the Brooklyn Nets 127-104, led by Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo's 32 points, 14 rebounds, and 7 assists. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 121-114 behind Steph Curry's triple-double. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 20, 202117 min

Tis the Season to Play Basketball!`~~ Commence!

The Basketball Buds....Zach Harper, Jay King, Dave DuFour, James Edwards III and Jovan Buha. What you say here ....will be used against you on the COURT of POD! Let's go and let's have fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 18, 20211 hr 28 min

Over Under Locks + Rockets Rebuild

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss who they think are locks for their over or under for the season and then Kelly Iko, Rockets beat writer, discusses the Rockets upcoming season and how their rookies will play this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 16, 202154 min

Awards Predictions! with Ben Taylor

Ben Taylor of Thinking Basketball stops by to chat with Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow and Mo Dakhil. Is the MVP Kevin Durant's award to lose? League Parity and the Coach of the Year race Why does everyone love Jordan Poole so much? Can the Bucks repeat? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 15, 20211 hr 21 min

90's Knicks, Kyrie Conundrum + Jon Gruden's Crazy Emails with Chris Herring

In this week's Hoops Adjacent, David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson talk to Sports Illustrated's Chris Herring about his new upcoming book "Blood in the Garden: The Flagrant History of the New York Knicks" ... Also the situation with NFL coach Jon Gruden and then Kyrie Irving and the Nets, what's next? (Recorded prior to latest news on Irving) https://theathletic.com/2885561/2021/10/12/kyrie-irving-and-his-vaccine-stance-clarified-why-the-nets-star-has-made-a-decision-that-will-sideline-him/ Learn...

Oct 13, 202158 min

West Preview: Contenders, Breakout Players, and Overrated Teams

Western Conference Preview with Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater Most underrated team Most overrated team How many West teams are contenders? ( AD BREAK ) Best rookie in the West West breakout player Team most likely to make the playoffs that didn’t last season ( AD BREAK ) Team most likely to miss the playoffs that made it last season Which team will have the best record in the conference? Which team will have the worst record in the conference? Pick to win the West Learn more about your...

Oct 12, 20211 hr 11 min

East Preview: Contenders, Playoff Locks, Play-in teams and the Cellar Dwellers

The Basketball Buds, Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Dave DuFour, Mo Dakhil, Rich Hofmann and Jay King (from a wedding in Massachusetts) gather to preview the Eastern Conference. Who's in, who's out? Who might make it, who might miss the cut. Commence, The Order: ORLANDO Magic, INDIANAPOLIS Pacers, TORONTO Raptors, NEW YORK Knicks, DETROIT Pistons, ATLANTA Hawks, CHARLOTTE Hornets, CLEVELAND Cavaliers, BOSTON Celtics (with the Kid), CHICAGO Bulls, PHILADELPHIA 76ers, MIAMI Heat and the MILWAUKEE Buck...

Oct 11, 20211 hr 19 min

What NBA Teams will surprise? + Can the Magic get on track?

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss which teams are primed to surprise? Which guards should be targeted in NBA fantasy? and then they bring on Josh Robbins to discuss the Orlando Magic and then do some Magic trivia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 09, 20211 hr 9 min

Daily Ding: Rookies to Watch

Andrew Schlecht and Will Guillory discuss rookies they are watching for in the preseason and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 09, 202119 min

Preseason "Take It Easy" Takeaways with John Hollinger

In this week's Nerder, John Hollinger joins Dave DuFour and Mo Dakhil to talk about some very early preseason takeaways. First up, Ja Morant hunting off the dribble three, the Dallas Mavericks post up game and the Utah Jazz versatility. Jordan Poole and the Warriors. Also, are training camp/preseason takeaways useful at this point? Plus, scheduling preseason games...ugh, Enjoy! Almost ....on the road again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 08, 202155 min

Daily Ding: Pelicans Season Preview

Andrew Schlecht and Will Guillory preview the Pelicans upcoming season, Zion's health status, who starts and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 08, 202116 min

Pau of Contention: --> GM Survey + Deandre Ayton Playin Around, Philadelphia Standoff, Sleep or Keep? & Farewell Pau

The Athletic NBA Show Presents - Point of Contention with Marcus Thompson and Jay 'The KID' King. Hosted by Zach Harper | Produced by Jade Hoye Take1: It’s John Schuhmann SZN! Take2: Deandre Aint’in getting the Max? Bad Break... Take 3: Over in Philadelphia the 76ers standoff with player 25 continues. From 76ers reporter Kyle Neubeck “despite assurances through various media members of note, a league source says the financial significance of holding out is starting to take hold in 25's camp. Tal...

Oct 07, 202153 min

The Quiet Calm, Killer Instinct of Steph Curry

Warriors superstar Steph Curry stops by to talk with David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson about being a Dad, his preparations, confidence and insecurities heading into any season. Also, staying calm and controlling emotions, Kobe, Shaq and Allen Iverson's comments on his play and the recent dilemma the Warriors had with Andrew Wiggins. Much more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 06, 20211 hr 2 min

How an NBA Star gets traded

Jon Krawczynski joins Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater to discuss how Ben Simmons strategy to get traded is working, comparing it to Harden and Butler, and then how the Timberwolves organization is working with a new GM and owner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 05, 20211 hr 2 min

Lakers Star Power, 5 Preseason Storylines, and 3rd year players needing a big season

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss 5 storylines to watch for in the preseason, 2 teams that have 2 3rd year players that need to see improvement, and then they bring on Lakers beat reporter for the Athletic Jovan Buha to discuss the Lakers, Westbrook, LeBron in year 19 and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 02, 202159 min