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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

Bread Basket | Stargazing

In episode 2 of Stargazing, host Jovan Buha welcomes on the brothers known as Bread Basket on TikTok, a hilarious duo who've turned drafts of random things (Mario Kart characters, candy, months) into a hugely popular TikTok. Jovan digs into how they found their formula, the celebrities who've embraced them and where they want to go next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 26, 202340 min

Weird Weird West | MVP History | Celtics

Saturday Slam and Jam Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the Week that Was in the NBA, look at the history of the Western Conference and try to figure out what is going on in the jumbled West this year, and the history of the top 3 MVP vote getters through history and where this year stacks up. Then in part two Jay King of the Athletic joins to discuss the Celtics, what might keep them from the Finals this year, Jaylen Brown leaving town and more. Then the boys play Andrew vs the Beat Visit...

Mar 25, 20231 hr 10 min

What's the reffing problem?

Mo Dakhil, Seth Partnow, and Dave DuFour discuss the tight playoff races and react to the recent messes with NBA referees, then ask, "Why can't we trust the Nuggets?" Visit indeed.com/nbashow22 to start hiring now! For more information on Morgan & Morgan services, go to forthepeople.com/nbashow or dial 1(800) POUND-LAW from your cell phone Sign up today and you’ll get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus free shipping. Go to tryfirstleaf.com/nbashow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

Mar 24, 202347 min

Daily Ding: Cavaliers' thrilling win | Knicks lose 3rd in a row

Jared and Mo recap Thursday's action including the Cavs beating the Nets, the Knicks losing to the Magic, the Clippers over the Thunder, and the Mavericks' protest. Start making your financial dreams a reality with Chime. Get started at chime.com/ding Get up to 20 free meals with purchase plus free shipping on your first box at hellofresh.com/ding60 with code DING60 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 24, 202317 min

West Contenders? Jaylen Brown Leaving Town?

Point of Contention Zach Harper, Marcus Thompson and Will Guillory discuss the following 5 topics for Point of Contention Are there any true contenders out West? Paul George's injury and it's impact on the Clippers Are the Celtics in danger of losing Jaylen Brown? The State of the Rockets rebuild Towns returning for the Wolves Visit indeed.com/nbashow22 to start hiring now! For more information on Morgan & Morgan services, go to forthepeople.com/nbashow or dial 1(800) POUND-LAW from your cell ph...

Mar 23, 202343 min

Daily Ding: Mavericks Protest | Lakers move up

Mark Schindler and Dave DuFour recap and react to the Warriors road win over the Dallas Mavericks and the Lakers defeating the Suns. Start making your financial dreams a reality with Chime. Get started at chime.com/ding Get up to 20 free meals with purchase plus free shipping on your first box at hellofresh.com/ding60 with code DING60 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 23, 202321 min

Daily Ding: Paul George injured in Clippers loss | Celtics thrash Kings

Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil recap Tuesday night's game, including Paul George's injury in the Clippers' loss to the Thunder, the Celtics' win over the Kings, and Cavaliers beating the Nets. Start making your financial dreams a reality with Chime. Get started at chime.com/ding Get up to 20 free meals with purchase plus free shipping on your first box at hellofresh.com/ding60 with code DING60 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 22, 202317 min

MVP Discourse

Tampering Podcast Sam Amick, Anthony Slater, and Fred Katz discuss the MVP debate between Jokic, Embiid and Giannis, who is in the running for Coach of the Year, and then who is on the list for Most Improved? All that and more on today's edition of Tampering. Visit indeed.com/nbashow22 to start hiring now! For more information on Morgan & Morgan services, go to forthepeople.com/nbashow or dial 1(800) POUND-LAW from your cell phone Sign up today and you’ll get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus...

Mar 21, 20231 hr 9 min

Daily Ding: Bulls Sink Sixers, Randle's 57

Andrew Schlecht and Will Guillory discuss the night of NBA basketball from March 20th. The Bulls beat the Sixers, the Wolves stun the Knicks, the Warriors actually win on the road, and the Grizzlies get a big one against the Mavs. Start making your financial dreams a reality with Chime. Get started at chime.com/ding Get up to 20 free meals with purchase plus free shipping on your first box at hellofresh.com/ding60 with code DING60 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Mar 21, 202317 min

Embiid Rising | Playoff Battles

Zach Harper, Mo Dakhil, Travonne Edwards, and Jay King react to a change in the MVP betting odds, Lonzo Ball's injury news, and break down the race for the playoffs. Visit indeed.com/nbashow22 to start hiring now! For more information on Morgan & Morgan services, go to forthepeople.com/nbashow or dial 1(800) POUND-LAW from your cell phone Sign up today and you’ll get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus free shipping. Go to tryfirstleaf.com/nbashow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

Mar 20, 202352 min

Weekend Update: Shai Drops 40 on Suns | Road Warriors are lost

Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap the weekend in the NBA and discuss the OKC's big win over the Suns. Start making your financial dreams a reality with Chime. Get started at chime.com/ding Get up to 20 free meals with purchase plus free shipping on your first box at hellofresh.com/ding60 with code DING60 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 20, 202319 min

Cassy Athena | Stargazing

Welcome back to Stargazing, The Athletic’s NBA culture podcast on the journeys of the figures and influencers that surround NBA superstars. On Episode 1 of Season 2, Stargazing host Jovan Buha welcomes on Cassy Athena, a trailblazing photographer who has gone from the Drew League to the White House. Athena discusses how she got her start, the story behind the iconic Nick Young meme, and the boost LeBron James gave Athena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 19, 202347 min

Jalen Williams ROY? Contending Clippers + Warriors Title Chances

Saturday Slam and Jam Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the "Week that Was" in the NBA, talk about Jalen Williams' Rookie of the Year possibility, and are the Clippers Western Conference Contenders? Then in part 2, the boys are joined by Anthony Slater of the Athletic to discuss the Warriors, if they can contend, what happens after this season, and how did we get here? Then they play a rousing rendition of Andrew vs. the Beat. For more information on Morgan & Morgan services, go to forthep...

Mar 18, 20231 hr 15 min

Youth Improvement

Mo Dakhil, Seth Partnow, and Dave DuFour discuss the way teams approach scouting the NCAA Tournament and how some of the younger teams in the league are finishing out their seasons. For more information on Morgan & Morgan services, go to forthepeople.com/NBASHOW or dial 1(800) POUND-LAW from your cell phone Go to Indochino.com and use code ATHLETICCBB to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more. Head over to play.runyourpool.com/nbashow and fill out your bracket! Learn more about your ad choices...

Mar 17, 202347 min

Daily Ding: Kings are 2nd in the Western Conference | Suns win late over Magic

Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil recap Thursday night's games, including Sacramento beating the Nets, the Suns' win over the Magic, and Pacers upsetting the Bucks. Also, they discuss MJ selling the Hornets. Sign up today and you’ll get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus free shipping. Go to tryfirstleaf.com/NBASHOW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 17, 202315 min

Bucks v. the World + Nuggets sinking

Point of Contention 5 Topics | 5 Minutes | 5 Points of Contention Would you take the Bucks vs. the field for the championship, should Nuggets be worried, a new potential number two pick in the draft has entered the chat, getting defensive about the DPOY, and Lakers who would you rather: DLo or Kyrie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 16, 202340 min

Daily Ding: Clippers stifle Warriors | Embiid carries Sixers

Mark Schindler and Dave DuFour react to the Sixers big win over the Cavaliers, Steph Curry's 50 point game in a loss to the Clippers, and De'Aaron Fox's clutch three. Sign up today and you’ll get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus free shipping. Go to tryfirstleaf.com/NBASHOW Head over to play.runyourpool.com/nbashow and fill out your bracket! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 16, 202321 min

Ja Morant and where the Grizzles go from here with Damichael Cole

On this week's Hoops Adjacent, David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson are joined by Memphis Grizzles reporter Damichael Cole from the Commercial Appeal to discuss Ja Morant's off the court situation, how the Grizzles are handling the situation and playoff expectations for the young franchise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 15, 202347 min

Daily Ding: A night of blowouts in the NBA

Mo and Law recap a rough slate of games on Tuesday night, including a Thunder win over the Nets, the Lakers beating the Pelicans, the Suns' loss to the Bucks, and the Nuggets getting crushed by the Raptors. Go to tryfirstleaf.com/ding to get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 15, 202321 min

Believe It or Not?

Sam Amick, Anthony Slater, and Fred Katz discuss the current playoff picture and which teams they believe can win each conference. For more information on Morgan & Morgan services, go to forthepeople.com/NBASHOW or dial 1(800) POUND-LAW from your cell phone Go to Indochino.com and use code ATHLETICCBB to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more. Head over to play.runyourpool.com/nbashow and fill out your bracket! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 14, 20231 hr 2 min

Daily Ding: Giannis dominates Kings | Warriors take out the Suns

Mark Schindler and Dave DuFour recap the night in the NBA including the Bucks big win in Sacramento and the Warriors destroying the Suns. Sign up today and you’ll get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus free shipping. Go to tryfirstleaf.com/NBASHOW Head over to play.runyourpool.com/nbashow and fill out your bracket! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 14, 202319 min

The Scary 8

Zach Harper, Mo Dakhil, Travonne Edwards, and Jay King react to the Lakers recent success, Dillon Brooks talking trash, and a little game of "Buy or Sell". For more information on Morgan & Morgan services, go to forthepeople.com/NBASHOW or dial 1(800) POUND-LAW from your cell phone 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 13, 202352 min

Weekend Update: Knicks & Kings get to 40 | Curry shines

Keith Parish and Dave DuFour react to the Nuggets rough weekend, the Kings playoff seeding battle, and the Steph Curry show. Sign up today and you’ll get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus free shipping. Go to tryfirstleaf.com/NBASHOW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 13, 202323 min

Road Warriors + Grizzlies Chaos with Ja

Saturday Slam and Jam Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the Week that Was, 5 Shooting Stats that you may or may not know, and how the Warriors horrific road record could make them a historical anomaly. Then in Part 2, the boys are joined by Keith Parish of Gritz and Grinds, FastBreak Breakfast, and the Daily Ding to discuss the Memphis Grizzlies, the Ja Morant debacle, missing Brandon Clarke for the season, and the mess around Dillon Brooks. Then they play a rousing edition of Andrew vs. T...

Mar 11, 20231 hr 13 min

Injuries hit the West | Beasts of the East

Mo Dakhil, Seth Partnow, and Dave DuFour discuss the recent injury reports out of the Western Conference and the potential effects on the playoff race and the top half of the Eastern Conference hitting the gas. 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 10, 202341 min

Daily Ding: Grizzlies Maul Warriors | Kings Light Up Knicks

Jena Garcia and Dave DuFour react to a bevy of injury news, the Grizzlies shellacking of the Warriors, and the fourth quarter dominance of De'Aaron Fox for the Kings. 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 10, 202318 min

Spotlight on Silver + MVP Discourse

Point of Contention 5 Topics | 5 Minutes | 5 Points of Contention Spotlight on Silver for the Ja Morant situation, the back half of the West and who has the most to lose, how to choose an MIP, the insane MVP Discourse, and will extensions becoming more valuable with the new CBA? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 09, 202349 min

Daily Ding: KD injury | Clippers righting the ship

Mark Schindler and Dave DuFour react to the Kevin Durant ankle injury, the Cavaliers impressive win over Miami, and the Clippers closing lineup. 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 09, 202317 min

Chuck D on Hip Hop, Hoops and the Knicks

On this week's Hoops Adjacent, hip hop legend Chuck D joins the show to discuss the history of hip hop, his love of the Knicks and what is special about this year's Knicks team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 08, 202358 min