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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

Bulls x DeRozan's Prowess, Portland Mess + Luka v Kidd, | J. Wall, | Knicks + Thibs & Kemba

The Basketball Buds. Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Jay King, Mo Dakhil and James Edwards III. Rundown: - DeMar DeRozan 4th quarter prowess - Mess in Portland (Olshey firing/Chauncey comments about starters) - Kidd calls out Luka for complaining to refs - John Wall situation as Rockets win - Knicks/Thibs/Kemba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 06, 20211 hr 9 min

Suns x Warriors Deep Dive / Preview

In this week's Nerder, the fellas take a deep dive into the Suns Warriors budding rivalry heading into Friday night and Christmas Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 03, 202143 min

Suns set Warriors, Battle of NYC, No Bron, No Prob? + Tampering Solved?

In this Week's Point of Contention .... Marcus Thompson and Jay King debate. Hosted by Hosted by Zach Harper TAKE 1: A Western Conference Preview? TAKE 2: Battle 'o NYC! TAKE 3: No LeBron? No Problem! TAKE 4: Tampering Solved!? TAKE 5: MVP Odds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 02, 202154 min

All Bucks with Zora Stephenson

NBC Sports' Zora Stephenson drops by to talk with DA and Marcus about the defending champions Milwaukee Bucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 01, 202147 min

Suns Rollin', Klay's Return, Vogel on the Hot Seat + Nets Mess

The Basketball Buds with Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Jay King and Mo Dakhil. Rundown: — Suns 16 straight — Klay back before Christmas — Vogel hot seat? — Ja injury — Tatum taking an image hit? — Jay King update on Chet Holmgren being the truth even though Paolo Banchero annihilated him Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 29, 20211 hr 5 min

Daily Ding: Suns still shining, Warriors dominate, Ja Morant injured, John Wall wants to play

Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap an eventful weekend in the NBA. The Phoenix Suns won their 16th consecutive game, beating the Brooklyn Nets 113-107 on the second night of a back-to-back on Saturday. The Golden State Warriors extend their current winning streak to 7 games after handling the Blazers and the Clippers respectively over the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 29, 202116 min

The Slammies + Matt Pennie on Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren and the 2022 Class

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers hand our their quarterly NBA awards in their first edition of "The Slammies" Then the guys are joined by Matt Pennie to discuss the 2022 NBA Draft class including who would be picked first, Banchero or Holmgren, and then who else in this class will matter when it comes to draft time. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 26, 20211 hr 18 min

There is a Deeper Wave than this

Surprise! Happy Thanksgiving! It's Nerder time. We don't have time to argue!? ... leave that to your crazy uncle, aunty or whatever (it me) ~ Point of Contention will be back next week. Alas. In this week's edition of Nerder She Wrote, the Stooges (Dave,Seth and Mo) take a look at Tyrese Maxey's growth. Also, Kristaps Porzingis' health. Latvia/Estonia league shooting stats and the NBA ball change. Is playing faster always better? And....the Suns are a wins factory! Gobble Gobble Good Bad Ugly. L...

Nov 25, 202150 min

With Gary Payton II

Warriors' Gary Payton II drops by to talk with David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson about "new" life in the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 24, 202147 min

Daily Ding: The Night's Watch

Rundown 1.) Kristaps breakout game in OT Mavs win vs Clippers 2.) Knicks bench looks great against Russ triple double to beat Lakers 3.) Heroics for Heat in comeback win over Pistons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 24, 202119 min

Warriors World, Kings Dethrone Walton, + Don't Mess with Beef Stew

Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater discuss the major topics around the league including the LeBron vs. Isaiah Stewart brawl, the mess the Kings are in after firing Luke Walton, the Warriors domination and the preparation of Klay Thompson's return, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 23, 20211 hr 1 min

Urgent LeBron ~ Hawks o' Last Year? Suns Back? Wolves Here? + Thanksgiving Favs

The Basketball Buds. Zach Harper, Trey Edwards, Jay King and Mo Dakhil ..... Rundown: — LeBron says sense of urgency needed in November — most likely to be the Hawks of last year: Wizards, Bulls, or Hawks? — Are the Suns back? — Are the Wolves here? — Favorite part of thanksgiving Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 22, 20211 hr 4 min

Daily Ding: LeBron fracas, Klay return, Luke Walton out in Sacramento, Warriors and Suns keep rolling

Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap an eventful weekend around the NBA as LeBron James and Isaiah Stewart tangle in Detroit, Klay Thompson is cleared for full contact practice, and Luke Walton is fired by the Kings. The Warriors and Suns both continue their winning ways picking up a couple more victories over the weekend to move to 15-2 and 13-3 respectively. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 22, 202117 min

DORT! Rockets Failure to Launch + What are the Indiana Pacers?

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the past week of NBA basketball, the recent play of Lu Dort and his path to the NBA, what in the world are the Rockets doing this season, and then the guys are joined by Caitlin Cooper of Indy Cornrows to discuss the confusing Indiana Pacers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 20, 20211 hr 3 min

GM Association, Wizards Winning, Giannis Gets Going + Warriors

In this week's Nerder the fellas celebrate the release of Seth's new book, 'The Mid-Range Theory' plus what's this about a General Managers Association? The Wizards winning ways. Hey, the Bucks are back! Seth vs. Russell Westbrook? Oh boy. And finally, NBA defenses this season and why the Warriors are so special Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 19, 20211 hr 1 min

Warriors Are Back!, Panic Meter: Nets?, Zion Worry, LeHuman James Pt. 2 + Giannis Honest?

In this week's Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Jay King debate! Hosted by Zach Harper. Take 1: While the weather called for overcast skies with a slight northerly wind, it RAINED hard in Brooklyn Tuesday night. Take 2: We are now roughly a month into the season, teams have played about 14-15 games thus far, and looking across the league there are some troubling signs. So I ask, is it time to sound the alarm for these teams? Take 3: Worried in the West? There’s certainly plenty of Panic t...

Nov 18, 202153 min

Giannis dominates AD, Blazers beat Bulls, and DORT

Andrew Schlecht and Law Murray discuss the night of NBA basketball including the Bucks beating the Lakers behind Giannis' 47 points. the Blazers coming back to defeat the Bulls, The Suns are streaking and much much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 18, 202117 min

What Did I Miss? with Michelle Beadle

Michelle Beadle drops by to talk with David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson about life after ESPN, her hiatus from broadcasting, travel, lessons learned, and of course her new podcast on The Athletic "What Did I Miss?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 17, 202153 min

Daily Ding: Warriors take down the Nets, Clippers beat the Spurs & Staples Center to get renamed

Jared Weiss, Mo Dakhil & Anthony Slater break down the top NBA games and stories from Tuesday, November 16th. Athletic Warriors writer Anthony Slater joins the guys to talk about the Warriors 18 pt win vs the Nets. Jared & Mo then break down the Clippers beating the Spurs and the Staples Center getting renamed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 17, 202116 min

Lessons from the First Month of the NBA

Sam Amick, Fred Katz, and Anthony Slater discuss things they have learned from the first month including trouble for the Kings, Wolves and Grizzlies, Wizards success, a great rookie class, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 16, 202157 min

Daily Ding: Bulls crush Lakers, Mavs handle Nuggets, Wizards and Suns keep winning

Mark Schindler and Dave DuFour breakdown a loaded Monday night around the NBA. The Bulls rout the Lakers in LA on the back of DeMar DeRozan's 38 points. The Mavericks take out the Nuggets thanks to another solid Kristaps Porzingis effort. The Suns win their 9th straight thanks to a wonky finish my the Timberwolves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 16, 202118 min