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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.

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Episodes

Team USA defeats Brazil | Olympic Postgame reaction

Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour react to Team USA's victory in the Olympic quarterfinal round, the other quarterfinal games, and look ahead to the next round. Host: Dave DuFour With: Mo Dakhil Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Producer: Dave DuFour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 07, 202416 min

Team USA's Gold Medal March

Dave DuFour is joined by Joe Vardon from Paris to check in on Team USA after Olympic group play, look ahead to their matchup against Brazil, and discuss the likelihood of a gold medal victory. Host: Dave DuFour With: Joe Vardon Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Producer: Dave DuFour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 05, 202430 min

Team USA defeats South Sudan | Lauri Markkanen Latest

Anthony Slater and Dave DuFour react to Team USA's group play victory over South Sudan, discuss the lineup changes, and an update on the Warriors and Lauri Markkanen. Hosts: Dave DuFour & Anthony Slater Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Producer: Dave DuFour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 31, 202437 min

Team USA Olympic update with Joe Vardon

Jared Weiss chats with Joe Vardon to check in on Team USA after their first Olympic group game, breakdown KD's big game, discuss Jayson Tatum's playing time, and look ahead to the remainder of group play. Host: Jared Weiss With: Joe Vardon Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Producer: Jeshua Kidd & Dave DuFour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 31, 202428 min

NBA Offseason Awards

Slam and Jam Andrew Schlecht and Fred Katz bring you their Offseason Awards which include: “Like a glove” award: move with the best overall fit Offseason MVP: best offseason move “Alright… we get it” award: Move people are talking too much about “Hey! Look over here” award: Move people aren’t talking enough about Offseason MIP: The team that improved the most Poop for Coop award: The team that got a lot worse “What did you just do” award: the team that was most perplexing I Can’t Wait award: The...

Jul 29, 202451 min

On the road to the Olympics with Joe Vardon & Team USA

Jared Weiss caught up with Joe Vardon fresh off the train to Lille to check in on his travels, LeBron's leadership, the logistics of the Olympics, and potential threats to the gold medal. Host: Jared Weiss With: Joe Vardon Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Producer: Jeshua Kidd & Dave DuFour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 25, 202438 min

Lakers coaching staff | Team USA chemistry

Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour break away from Summer League to discuss the Lakers coaching hires, discuss Team USA's chemistry as they head to the Olympics, and do a check-in with the Bucks and Magic. Host: Dave DuFour With: Mo Dakhil Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Producer: Dave DuFour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 21, 202431 min

Joe Lacob and the Warriors' Big Changes

On today's episode of Hoops Adjacent, David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson discuss the off-season from the Warriors, how it is being an owner of such a team, and would they ever be sold? Hosts: David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson With: Joe Lacob Producer: Jeshua Kidd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 16, 202437 min

NBA Summer League Day 2 | Ranking the West

Zach Harper, Law Murray, and Kelly Iko are live for day 2 of NBA Summer League to discuss the second year players who have shown growth, consider which rookies will have the biggest impact this season, and predict the 2024-25 Western Conference seeding. Host: Zach Harper With: Law Murray & Kelly Iko Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Producer: Dave DuFour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 14, 202449 min

Summer League Preview with Sam Vecenie

Andrew Schlecht and Sam Vecenie are on location at Summer League to breakdown all the rookies to watch and discuss the sophomores that need to show out. Host: Andrew Schlecht With: Sam Vecenie Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Producer: Dave DuFour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 13, 202426 min

PG Goes East | Where do the Clippers Rank in the West?

Hoops Adjacent David Aldridge, Marcus Thompson, and Law Murray discuss how Paul George felt disrespected by the Clippers in contract negotiations, and where the team goes without him. Where do the Clippers rank without PG there? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 10, 202445 min

DeRozan's fit in Sacramento | Summer Review: Spurs & Nuggets

Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour discuss DeMar DeRozan's fit on the Sacramento Kings, the San Antonio Spurs' summer so far, and the lack of organizational alignment in Denver. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 09, 202432 min

NBA Contender Draft

Slam and Jam Andrew Schlecht and Fred Katz do a contender draft going back and forth choosing the teams that have the best chance to win the title next year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 05, 202455 min

Klay Thompson’s exit | NBA Free Agency notes

Sam Amick and Anthony Slater go behind the scenes on Klay Thompson’s exit from Golden State, breakdown the Warriors options to upgrade their roster, and take a look at some of the other moves so far in NBA Free Agency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 04, 202443 min

Klay+PG Big Summer Moves | Celtics Are EXPENSIVE

Jared Weiss, Law Murray, and Tim Cato sit down to talk about the biggest moves of Free Agency so far. Klay to the Mavs? Derrick Jones Jr. to the Clippers? PG to the Sixers? Plus, Jared breaks down Jayson Tatum's large contract, and the Celtics moves in this off-season after becoming NBA champions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 03, 202446 min

Nuggets out of contention? | New homes for Paul George and Klay Thompson

Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour react to the Donovan Mitchell contract extension news, discuss the on-court fit for Paul George in Philly and Klay Thompson in Dallas, and breakdown the failures of the Nuggets and Bucks so far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 02, 202437 min

2nd Apron FAQ w/ Larry Coon | NBA Free Agency Day One reaction

First, Larry Coon, owner of CBAFAQ.com , walks Dave DuFour through the new CBA tax penalties and aprons. Then, Zach Harper, Jay King, and Mike Vorkunov react to all the day one signings around the NBA. Did the Thunder put themselves in pole position out west? Are the Sixers in the mix at the top of the east? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 01, 20241 hr 6 min

Dejounte Murray Trade + NBA Draft Awards Show

Slam and Jam Andrew Schlecht is joined by Will Guillory to discuss the the Dejounte Murray to the Pelicans trade and how it affects both the Hawks and Pelicans. Then in part 2 Bryce Simon of the Game Theory Podcast joins to hand out our annual draft awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 30, 20241 hr 12 min

Bronny James drafted by the Lakers | NBA Free Agency rumors

Sam Amick and Anthony Slater react to Bronny James' selection by the Lakers in the NBA Draft. Then, they exchange notes on the latest with Paul George, Klay Thompson, the Sixers, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 28, 202432 min

NBA Draft Instant Reaction & Review

Zach Harper, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour react to day one of the 2024 NBA Draft. Who won the first round? Trade grades, favorite picks, and a look ahead to day two round out the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 27, 202456 min

Mikal Bridges traded to the Knicks | NBA Draft News & Rumors

Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour react to the Brooklyn Nets trading Mikal Bridges to the New York Knicks, assess the Knicks' next moves, and discuss JJ Redick as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 26, 202447 min

The NBA Draft Preview With Krysten Peek

Hoops Adjacent David Aldridge sits down with Krysten Peek of Yahoo Sports to talk all things NBA Draft 2024, and although regarded as an underwhelming draft, they discuss why it may not be all that bad. They also go deep on a few potential picks, and Krysten gives her take on Zach Edey's NBA future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 25, 202435 min

New Coach Day | NBA Draft & Free Agency for Rockets, Spurs, Grizzlies

Zach Harper, Jay King, and Kelly Iko discuss the recent coaching additions for the Lakers and Cavaliers and give their takes on the Thunder snagging Alex Caruso from the Bulls. Then, they enter the Ikosystem to discuss the draft, free agency, and possible trades for Houston, San Antonio, and Memphis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 24, 202448 min

Giddey for Caruso + JJ Redick to the Lakers + Changes in Detroit

Slam and Jam Andrew Schlecht and Jovan Buha break down the JJ Redick hiring, the Giddey for Caruso trade and more. In Part 2 Fred Katz and James Edwards join to discuss the Detroit Pistons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 20, 20241 hr 19 min

Paul George on the move? | Klay Thompson’s options

Sam Amick, Anthony Slater, and Law Murray discuss the coaching situation in Los Angeles, preview Paul George’s upcoming free agency, and weigh the prospects of Klay Thompson leaving the Warriors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 20, 202447 min

The Celtics are NBA Champions

Andrew Schlecht, Jay King, Jared Weiss and Tim Cato break down the Celtics winning the championship in 5 games against the Dallas Mavericks. The sites and sounds from the Celtics locker room, what this title means for the Celtics and the NBA, and on the back end, what is next for the Dallas Mavericks? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 18, 202436 min

NBA Finals Game 5 Preview | Worst NBA draft ever?

Zach Harper, Jay King, and Will Guillory sift through the fallout from game four of the NBA Finals and look ahead to game five. Will Luka keep his composure? Will the Celtics close it out? Then, the guys discuss Paul George's upcoming summer, Charles Barkley's retirement, and the worst draft class ever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 17, 202451 min

Jerry West: A reflection on the life and career of an NBA Legend

David Aldridge and Sam Amick reflect on the life and career of Jerry West. They tell stories of what Jerry was like personally, and how he impacted the NBA from start to finish. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 16, 202422 min
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