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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

Daily Ding: A brutal slate of games | All-Star fan voting

Mo Dakhil and Jovan Buha recap a rough night of games, including Clippers vs Nuggets, the Celtics crushing the Mavericks, and the Magic beating the Grizzlies. Go to hellofresh.com/DING21 and use code: DING21 for 21 FREE meals and FREE shipping Cancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses the easy way – by going to RocketMoney.com/DING Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 06, 202322 min

Happy Nerd Year Mailbag!

Mo Dakhil, Seth Partnow, and Dave DuFour get together for the first time in 2023 for a mailbag episode of the Nerder pod. What's the next evolution in the NBA? Who are some late breakout candidates? Can any team separate from the pack? Get 20% off your first order with Roman at ro.co/ATHLETIC Start your credit journey with Chime at chime.com/NBAShow Get 3 months free with a one-year package at expressvpn.com/NBAShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 05, 202349 min

Daily Ding: Wacky Wednesday | Cavs Comeback

Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour recap the night in the NBA. The Bucks and Raptors had a brick throwing contest, which was eventually, mercifully, finished in overtime with a Bucks win. An Evan Mobley jumper with 4 seconds remaining completed Cleveland's comeback victory over the Phoenix Suns. The Pacers pushed the Embiid-less 76ers to overtime only to see Deanthony Melton's late 3 pointer seal their loss. Go to hellofresh.com/DING21 and use code: DING21 for 21 FREE meals and FREE shipping Cancel unwan...

Jan 05, 202318 min

Are the Pelicans built for a championship run

On this week's Hoops Adjacent, David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson are joined by The Athletic's New Orleans Pelicans reporter Will Guillory to talk about Zion Williamson's motivation, how the team transformed from underachieving to contender, and the special vibes around the franchise that has New Orleans embracing their Pelicans like never before. Quick note - this episode was recorded before the reports regarding Zion's injury recovery time. Get 3 months free with a one-year package at expressv...

Jan 04, 202359 min

Daily Ding: Thunder dominate Celtics, Jazz lose heartbreaker to Kings

Mark Schindler and Will Guillory break down Tuesday night's NBA action, including the Thunder dropping 150 on the Celtics, a 117-115 Jazz loss to the Kings, Bucks over Wizards, and Zion Williamson being out for three weeks. Go to hellofresh.com/DING21 and use code: DING21 for 21 FREE meals and FREE shipping Cancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses the easy way – by going to RocketMoney.com/DING Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 04, 202321 min

Wolves Hit Rock Bottom | Nets Stay Hot

Tampering Podcast Sam Amick and Anthony Slater discuss the red-hot Nuggets who have risen to the top of the Western Conference. What is the Nugget's ceiling? Then they bounce to Minnesota where the Timberwolves might be the most disappointing team in the NBA. How did they get here, and is there a way out? Then at the 28:00 mark Alex Schiffer of the Athletic joins the boys to discuss the Nets, their rise from the ashes, and how they are getting the job done. Get 20% off your first order with Roma...

Jan 03, 20231 hr 1 min

Daily Ding: Donovan Mitchell Scores 71

Andrew Schlecht and Mark Schindler recap the night of NBA basketball from January 3rd, 2023. Donovan Mitchell scores 71, the Warriors win a double OT thriller as Klay Thompson goes for 54, and much much more. Go to hellofresh.com/DING21 and use code: DING21 for 21 FREE meals and FREE shipping Cancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses the easy way – by going to RocketMoney.com/DING Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 03, 202319 min

Nets on Fire

Mo Dakhil, Will Guillory, Travonne Edwards and Dave DuFour kick off the New Year with a new Basketbuds! Memphis or New Orleans? What's wrong with the Bucks? How good can the Nets be? Is Nikola Jokić going to win another MVP? Get 20% off your first order with Roman at ro.co/ATHLETIC Start your credit journey with Chime at chime.com/NBAShow Get 3 months free with a one-year package at expressvpn.com/NBAShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 02, 202352 min

Weekend Update: Nets streak on | Grizzlies roar

Keith Parish and Dave DuFour reconvene after the holiday break to discuss the New Year's Weekend. Denver's Nikola Jokić picks up a Sunday triple double in a victory over the visiting Boston Celtics. Memphis beats the Pelicans and the Kings on back to back nights. Luka's video game stat lines continue as he scores 51 in a Mavericks victory over the Spurs. The Brooklyn Nets haven't lost a game since December 7th. Go to hellofresh.com/DING21 and use code: DING21 for 21 FREE meals and FREE shipping ...

Jan 02, 202323 min

Turnaround Team + What are the Wizards?

Saturday Slam and Jam Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss which struggling team will turn it around this season... not only turn it around... but which struggling team will win a PLAYOFF SERIES?? We discuss... Then Josh Robbins of the Athletic joins to discuss the Wizards, what their plan is, how they will move forward and more. Then the guys play a rousing edition of Andrew vs. the Beat, Slam and Jam's weekly trivia show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 30, 20221 hr 13 min

Daily Ding: Zion's Big Night | Nets streak to 10

Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour recap a feisty Wednesday night in the NBA. Zion Williamson's career-high 43 points, including 14 in the final 3 minutes, leads New Orleans Pelicans to victory over Minnesota Timberwolves. DeMar DeRozan's impressive 42-point performance helps Chicago Bulls defeat Milwaukee Bucks, who suffer their fourth consecutive loss. Brooklyn Nets continue their winning streak with a 10th straight victory over Atlanta Hawks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...

Dec 29, 202219 min

Young Ones: Defining Greatness

Young Ones Jared Weiss, Jovan Buha, Law Murray, Will Guillory and Tim Cato discuss Luka Doncic's insane night and defining greatness in the NBA from the eyes of beat writers who have covered LeBron, Kawhi, Tatum, Zion, Paul George, and Luka himself. Then Shams Charania joins Andrew Schlecht to discuss Myles Turner extension talks, Sabonis' injury, and Tyrese Maxey's return. Then in Part 2 of Young ones, the guys discuss the Pelicans rise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

Dec 28, 20221 hr 2 min

Daily Ding: Nets streaking to 9 | Comeback Clips

Mark Schindler and Dave DuFour recap the action from Boxing Day. The Nets extend their winning streak to 9 games with a road victory in Cleveland. The Clippers erased a late double-digit lead to force overtime before eventually subduing the scrappy young Pistons. A late Tyler Herro jumper helps the Heat hold off the Timberwolves in spite of 29 points from Anthony Edwards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 27, 202219 min

The Athletic NBA Show Christmas Special

Welcome to the Athletic NBA Show Christmas Special! Join us as we bounce around the Athletic NBA Show for Seasons Greetings! Zach Harper takes us through the Christmas Day slate David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson discuss Christmas Past The Point of Contention Crew including Zach Harper, Jay King and Marcus Thompson give out gifts Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow, and Mo Dakhil play a fun game of Naughty or Nerder Andrew Schlecht, Alex Speers and JE Skeets play Christmas Day Trivia and last, but not lea...

Dec 23, 20221 hr 25 min

Daily Ding: Pelicans end streak | Jazz tune out Wizards

Mo Dakhil and Jared Weiss recap the night in the NBA. C.J. McCollum scores 40 points as the Pelicans end their four game losing streak with a victory over the Spurs. The Utah Jazz return the Wizards to the land of losers with a 120-112 victory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 23, 202217 min

LaVine Running from the Bulls? Time for a Warriors Trade?

Point of Contention: Zach Harper, Jay King and Marcus Thompson discuss the following topics Zach LaVine running from the Bulls, Raptors Rapture, Warriors workin’ the phones, West All Stars, and the Suns have been set free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 22, 202246 min

Daily Ding: Pascal 52 | Cavaliers hold on

Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour recap the night in the NBA. The Cleveland Cavaliers hold off the Milwaukee Bucks in spite of 45 from Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Bulls win at the buzzer in Atlanta. Pascal Siakam drops 52 on the Knicks to snap Toronto's losing streak and New York's winning streak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 22, 202219 min

Lakers + Clippers Deep Dive with Brad Turner

On this week's Hoops Adjacent, Brad Turner from the LA Times joins David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson to dig into the state of the Los Angeles Lakers and the LA Clippers: What do the Lakers do while Anthony Davis is out, are there any trades that the Lakers should make, how the Clippers have balanced Kawhi Leonard's injury management time and what the ceiling for the Clippers is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 21, 202251 min

Daily Ding: Jokic Dominates | Suns Setting?

Jared Weiss and Will Guillory discuss the big win for the Wizards against the Suns, the Nuggets domination of the Grizzlies, and much more from around the NBA on Tuesday, Dec. 20th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 21, 202218 min

Net Rating Game

Andrew Schlecht and Fred Katz discuss if the net rating of the Nets, Knicks, Wizards, Heat or Sixers fits with the way they've played this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 20, 20221 hr 12 min

Daily Ding: Shai Time

Andrew Schlecht and Mark Schindler discuss the big game winner from SGA in OKC, Philly's OT win against the Raptors, and then bounce around the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 20, 202219 min

Much Ado about Jokić

Mo Dakhil, Jay King, and Dave DuFour hold down the Basketbuds fort for the holidays. The guys talk about big games from Jokić, Booker, and KD. What happened with Ja Morant in Oklahoma City? Are the Lakers and Warriors cooked? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 19, 202249 min

Weekend Update: Magic or Illusion? | Booker 58

Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap a wild weekend in the NBA. The Orlando Magic, New York Knicks, and Brooklyn Nets all continue their winning streaks. Devin Booker drops 58 to lead the Suns to a 24 point comeback victory over the rival Pelicans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 19, 202224 min

Knicks Trending Up? + A Magical Week with the Magic

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week of NBA basketball, the how 3 point shooting is affecting certain team outcomes, and the Knicks recent play. In Part 2 the guys are joined by Jonathan Osborne of The Sixth Man to discuss the Magic, how the selected Paolo Banchero, Bol Bol and how to correctly pronounce Chuma Okeke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 17, 20221 hr 8 min

Trade Season Feelings with Katie Heindl

Katie Heindl (BasketballFeelings.com) joins Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour to kick off trade season in the NBA. After some conspiratorial Lakers talk, the conversation digs into Dallas, Toronto, and the other teams that seem a bit stuck with roster moves on their radar. Should the Bulls blow it up? Should Toronto move on from Fred VanVleet? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 16, 202255 min

Daily Ding: Jazz Hang On Against Pels

Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil discuss the Utah Jazz win against the New Orleans Pelicans, the Heat's victory over the Rockets, and more from the NBA Games on December 15th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 16, 202218 min

Phonies in Pheonix + NBA Trade Rumors

Point of Contention - Phonies in Phoenix? Clippers or Nets? New NBA Trophies, Contending Grizz, and Trade Rumors…. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 15, 202251 min

Daily Ding: Curry Injured | Jokić Dominates

Mark Schindler and Dave DuFour recap last night in the NBA. The Warriors drop to 2-12 on the road as the lose their second game in two nights, while Stephen Curry leaves early with a shoulder injury. The Kings win on the road in Toronto. The Nuggets score 98 points in the paint to pummel the Wizards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 15, 202220 min

Spotting the Suns with Eddie Johnson

On this week's Hoops Adjacent, David Aldridge is joined by Eddie Johnson from SiriusXM and Bally Sports Arizona to first talk about Paul Silas and his impact on the history of the game. Then at (18:00) Aldridge and Johnson go into the current state of the Phoenix Suns, what should be done in a Jae Crowder trade and Johnson goes into his mini-feud with New Orleans Pelicans fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 14, 202241 min

Daily Ding: Celtics vs. Lakers thrills | Bucks blast Warriors

Law Murray and Dave DuFour recap last night in the NBA. The Celtics and Lakers trade off blown leads as Boston leaves town with an overtime victory thanks to 44 points from Jayson Tatum. The Bucks easily handle the Warriors at home. The Jazz end the winning streak for New Orleans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 14, 202223 min