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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: Hornets end Knicks' win streak | Anthony Davis shines in Lakers win

Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil recap Tuesday night's slate of games including a Hornets win over the streaking Knicks, Anthony Davis going off in the Lakers' win over the Grizzlies, Thunder beating the Warriors and more. Go to Indochino.com and use code ATHLETICNBA to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more. Go to HelloFresh.com/ding60 and use code ding60 for 60% off plus free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 08, 202317 min

The Knicks are Streaking

Sam Amick, Anthony Slater and Fred Katz discuss the streaking New York Knicks, the Clippers rough go, the Grizzlies big time issues with Ja Morant, who will make the West play in, and Lillard's ambitious goal. Visit indeed.com/nbashow22 to start hiring now! Go to Indochino.com and use code ATHLETICCBB to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 07, 20231 hr 6 min

Daily Ding: Cavs Sneak Past Celtics + Big Night in Philly

Mo Dakhil and Mark Schindler discuss the night of NBA basketball from March 6, 2023. Haliburton and Embiid's big nights, Mitchell and Cavs beating the Celtics, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 07, 202321 min

Memphis is a Beautiful City

Zach Harper, Mo Dakhil, Travonne Edwards, and Jay King discuss the Ja Morant debacle, Memphis falling apart, Kevin Durant in Phoenix, and the Clippers woes. Visit indeed.com/nbashow22 to start hiring now! Go to Indochino.com and use code ATHLETICCBB to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 06, 202348 min

Weekend Update: Bucks (streak) stopped here | Quick(ley) Knicks streak to 9

Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap the weekend in the NBA and discuss the top of the Eastern Conference since the start of 2023, Steph's return in a Warriors loss to the Lakers, and KD's big shot to put the Suns over the Mavericks. Go to hellofresh.com/ding60 and use code ding60 for 60% off plus free shipping! Go to Indochino.com and use code ATHLETICNBA to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 06, 202322 min

NBA Draft Check In with Sam Vecenie + Hawks Weird Season

Saturday Slam and Jam Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are joined by the Athletic's own Sam Vecenie to discuss the upcoming NBA Draft, who is in the projected top 5? Which international players will make an impact? Which non-shooters does Sam believe in? The Brandon Miller situation and more! Then the boys are joined by Brad Rowland of Locked on Hawks to discuss the Hawks weird season, the Trae and Murray pairing, choosing between Capela and Okongwu, and more. Then the guys play a rousing renditi...

Mar 04, 20232 hr 30 min

The Nerdiest Nerder

Mo Dakhil, Seth Partnow, and Dave DuFour are joined by Portland Trailblazers on-air analytics insider Cory Jez to discuss Damian Lillard's 71 point game, his incredible efficiency as a scorer, and the future of sports analytics from the Sloan analytics conference. Head over to play.runyourpool.com/nbashow and don’t forget to get your picks in when the bracket is live, March 12th! Go to https://www.chime.com/nbashow to sign up for a Chime Credit Builder Visa Credit Card today! Thanks to Chime for...

Mar 03, 202338 min

Daily Ding: Mavericks top 76ers | Warriors conquer Clippers

Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil recap some Thursday action with the Mavericks' win over the 76ers and the Warriors beating the Clippers. Visit ExpressVPN.com/DING for three months free with a one-year package. Head over to play.runyourpool.com/nbashow and don’t forget to get your picks in when the bracket is live, March 12th! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 03, 202316 min

Contenders or Pretenders, Harden back to H-Town?

Point of Contention 5 Subjects, 5 Minutes, 5 Points of Contention: Contenders or Pretenders? Lakers sunk? Panic in Dallas? One and Done… Done? Harden back to H Town? Go to https://www.chime.com/nbashow to sign up for a Chime Credit Builder Visa Credit Card today! Thanks to Chime for supporting the show Head over to play.runyourpool.com/nbashow and don’t forget to get your picks in when the bracket is live, March 12th! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 02, 202342 min

Daily Ding: Kevin Durant makes Suns debut | Pistons' late blunder seals close loss

Jared Weiss and Mark Schindler recap Wednesday night's action including KD's return in the Suns win over the Hornets, a close loss for the Pistons against the Bulls, and the Celtics beating the Cavs. Visit ExpressVPN.com/DING for three months free with a one-year package. Head over to play.runyourpool.com/nbashow and don’t forget to get your picks in when the bracket is live, March 12th! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 02, 202324 min

76ers: Legit or Quit with Rich Hofmann

On this week's Hoops Adjacent, The Athletic's 76ers reporter Rich Hofmann joins the show to discuss how the Harden-Embiid pairing is developing, the single biggest flaw in the 76ers championship aspirations, and whether the 76ers did enough at the trade deadline to win a championship. Go to https://www.chime.com/nbashow to sign up for a Chime Credit Builder Visa Credit Card today! Thanks to Chime for supporting the show Head over to play.runyourpool.com/nbashow and don’t forget to get your picks...

Mar 01, 202336 min

Daily Ding: LeBron injury news | Wolves maul Clippers

Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour react to the LeBron James injury news, the Bucks 15th straight win, and the Wolves defensive performance in their win over the Clippers. Visit ExpressVPN.com/DING for three months free with a one-year package. Head over to play.runyourpool.com/nbashow and don’t forget to get your picks in when the bracket is live, March 12th! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 01, 202319 min

New CBA Soon? Handicapping the Home Stretch

Tampering Sam Amick and Anthony Slater discuss Quin Snyder to the Hawks, Dame scoring 71 on the Rockets, a new CBA soon?, Mavs, Lakers, Knicks, Wolves, Warriors and Kings and how they will perform down the stretch. Head over to play.runyourpool.com/nbashow and don’t forget to get your picks in when the bracket is live, March 12th! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 28, 20231 hr

Daily Ding: LeBron OUT, LaMelo OUT, Heat Beat Sixers

Andrew Schlecht and Mark Schindler bring you the news and notes from the NBA, on February 27th, 2023. LeBron James injury and the Lakers moving forward, the Hornets beating the Pistons, but losing LaMelo Ball, the Knicks pummeling the Celtics, and the Magic hanging on to beat the Pelicans in New Orleans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 28, 202319 min

Comeback Kings

Travonne Edwards, Mo Dakhil, and Zach Harper breakdown the finish between Boston and Philly, the Trae Young - Quin Snyder pairing in Atlanta, and an absurd scoring performance between the Clippers and Kings. Start your credit journey with Chime at chime.com/nbashow Head over to play.runyourpool.com/nbashow and don’t forget to get your picks in when the bracket is live, March 12th! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 27, 202350 min

Weekend Update: Damian Lillard scores 71 | Lakers comeback big, down Mavericks

Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap a loaded Sunday national TV slate from the NBA, including Damian Lillard's 71 point performance, and discuss Quin Snyder's new job in Atlanta. Visit ExpressVPN.com/DING for three months free with a one-year package. Head over to play.runyourpool.com/nbashow and don’t forget to get your picks in when the bracket is live, March 12th! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 27, 202325 min

Steven Adams All Stars + Raptors Back in the Mix?

Saturday Slam and Jam Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week that was in the NBA, which teams should be considered for the Conference Finals in the East and West? and Alex Speers introduces the Steven Adams All Stars. Then in Part 2 Eric Koreen of the Athletic joins to discuss the Raptors and play a rousing rendition of Andrew vs. the Beat! Go to tryfirstleaf.com/nbashow and sign up today to get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus free shipping. Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo...

Feb 25, 20231 hr 23 min

Pushing to the Playoffs

Mo Dakhil, Seth Partnow, and Dave DuFour discuss the firing of Nate McMillan in Atlanta, the Hawks coaching search, and look ahead to the remainder of the season. Go to tryfirstleaf.com/nbashow and sign up today to get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus free shipping. Head over to play.runyourpool.com/nbashow and don’t forget to get your picks in when the bracket is live, March 12th! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 24, 202350 min

Daily Ding: NBA returns from All-Star break with a vengeance

Jared Weiss and Law recap a full slate of games for the NBA's return to action Thursday night, including an OT win for the Celtics over the Pacers, 76ers beating the Grizzlies, Denver turning it on late to win against the Cavaliers and more. LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/ding Go to https://www.chime.com/ding to sign up for a Chime Credit Builder Visa Credit Card today! Thanks to Chime for supporting the s...

Feb 24, 202317 min

Can the Hawks be Coached?

Young Ones Jared Weiss, Law Murray and Will Guillory discuss All Star Weekend, Westbrook to the Clippers, the Pelicans, NBA Paint, and can the Hawks be coached? Go to tryfirstleaf.com/nbashow and sign up today to get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus free shipping. Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code NBASHOW to get 50% off your first month Head over to play.runyourpool.com/theathleticnbashow and don’t forget to get your picks in when the bracket is live, March 12th! Learn more about ...

Feb 23, 202354 min

NBA Referee, Undercover Cop, and Author: the varied life of Bob Delaney

On this week's Hoops Adjacent, former NBA referee Bob Delaney joins David Aldridge to talk about Delaney's new book Heroes are Human: a firsthand look at battling COVID from the front lines. Delaney also tells tales of his time as an undercover NJ state trooper and stories from officiating in the NBA. Go to tryfirstleaf.com/nbashow and sign up today to get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus free shipping. Head over to play.runyourpool.com/nbashow and don’t forget to get your picks in when the ...

Feb 22, 202349 min

NBA All Star Weekend Decode

The Basketball Buds recap an up and down NBA All Star weekend and the Dunk contest. Visit TryFirstleaf.com/NBASHOWto get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus free shipping. Visit play.runyourpool.com/NBASHOW to compete for a chance at $1,000! Head over to play.runyourpool.com/nbashow and don’t forget to get your picks in when the bracket is live, March 12th! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 20, 202341 min

Rising Stars Superlatives

Saturday Slam and Jam Andrew Schlecht, Dave DuFour and Mike Smeltz discuss the Rising Stars Challenge, and then go over Rising Stars Superlatives. Who will be the first to win an MVP? Who could make All NBA? DPOY? 6th Man? and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 18, 202359 min

What's in your playbook?

Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour celebrate All Star weekend with their favorite things, Charles Barkley's lockout comments, and a discussion about coaching and play calling. Visit Indeed.com/NBASHOW22 to start hiring now Visit ro.co/athletic to get 20% off your first Roman order today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 17, 202347 min

Rookie of the Year | Blazers in Trouble?

Point of Contention 5 topics, 5 minutes, 5 points of Contention 1. NBA Awards Minnimum 2. 3 Point Contest Winner? 3. Dunk Contest Winner? 4. How to Choose a Rookie of the Year? 5. Trouble for the Blazers? Visit Indeed.com/NBASHOW22 to start hiring now Visit ro.co/athletic to get 20% off your first Roman order today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 16, 202353 min

Daily Ding: Mikal Bridges has career night | Lakers beat Pelicans

Jared Weiss and Mark Schindler recap Wednesday night's games including the Nets' win over the Heat and Mikal Bridges' big night, the Lakers beating the Pelicans and the reported interest in an extension for DLo, and the 76ers over the Cavs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 16, 202318 min

How to make a sports documentary with the producers of 'Stand'

On this week's Hoops Adjacent, DA and Marcus are joined by Colleen Dominguez and Sarah Allen, the producers of the new Showtime documentary 'Stand' on the story of Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf. Dominguez and Allen discuss the origins of the doc, how they were able to piece together all the different interviews with Abdul-Rauf, Steph Curry, Ice Cube and more. Visit Indeed.com/NBASHOW22 to start hiring now Visit ro.co/athletic to get 20% off your first Roman order today! Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Feb 15, 202356 min