The WAY TOO EARLY West Rankings
Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, Es Baraheni and Zena Keita give their way too early West Rankings after a wild free agency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 03, 2025•1 hr 20 min
The Athletic NBA Daily
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
Did the Bucks do enough to keep Giannis?
Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni give their reaction to the Lakers signing Deandre Ayton and Mike Brown as the new head coach of the New York Knicks. Then, Eric Nehm joins the show to go behind the scenes on the Bucks move to waive Damian Lillard and sign Myles Turner. Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni & Eric Nehm Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/nba/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 03, 2025•33 min
Bucks waive Damian Lillard, sign Myles Turner
Dave DuFour and Zena Keita give their reaction to the Milwaukee Bucks waiving Damian Lillard and signing Myles Turner in free agency. Then, Kelly Iko joins the show to go behind the scenes on the Rockets trade for Kevin Durant and where all of the pieces fit in Houston. Host: Zena Keita With: Dave DuFour & Kelly Iko Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 02, 2025•30 min
NBA Free Agency Special
Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Es Baraheni break down the first free agency deals from the first hour. Host: Zena Keita With: Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni Producer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 01, 2025•52 min
NBA Free Agency Preview
Zena Keita, Es Baraheni, and Dave DuFour react to the biggest moves from the weekend and look ahead to the start of NBA free agency. Host: Zena Keita With: Es Baraheni and Dave DuFour Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 30, 2025•41 min
2025 NBA Draft Deep Dive with Sam Vecenie | Slam N Jam
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are joined by Sam Vecenie of the Athletic to discuss the NBA Draft, what the Pelicans and Nets are doing, who from this class will be an All Star or fringe All Star and so much more. Then the guys have Sam sort the 2024 and 2025 drafts into categories of All Star, Starter, Role Player and Out of the league with the lottery for each draft. They finish the show with a fun edition of Andrew vs. The Beat. Host: Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers With: Sam Vecenie Executi...
Jun 28, 2025•1 hr 8 min
NBA Draft Recap
Zena Keita is joined by Tyler Rucker of No Ceilings to recap the NBA Draft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 27, 2025•26 min
NBA Draft Reaction: Morning Shoot Around
Andrew Schlecht, Es Baraheni, Dave DuFour and Zena Keita discuss the 2025 NBA Draft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 26, 2025•53 min
NBA Draft Live Reaction to the Lottery Picks
Andrew Schlecht and Es Baraheni are joined by Christian Clarke, Josh Robbins, Eric Koreen, Brian Geisinger, and Derek Parker to give live reactions to the first 15 picks on the NBA Draft. Host: Andrew Schlecht and Es Baraheni Guest: Christian Clarke, Eric Koreen, Brian Geisinger, and Derek Parker Producer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 26, 2025•1 hr 57 min
How can Porzingis help the Hawks?
Es Baraheni and Andrew Schlecht break down the Celtics trading Jrue Holiday to the Blazers and Porzingis to the Hawks and how these trades affect the Hawks, Blazers and Celtics. They also discuss the Jordan Poole to New Orleans trade and the overall direction of the Pelicans. Then the guys take a break to discuss the extensions of Kyrie Irving and Daniel Gafford PLUS a quick NBA Draft Preview. Host: Es Baraheni With: Andrew Schlecht Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast....
Jun 25, 2025•30 min
Our biggest burning NBA Draft questions
The NBA Draft is just a day away and Es Baraheni is joined by Derek Parker of Sports Illustrated to discuss the NBA Draft and players to watch for, Ace Bailey’s draft range, and so much more. Host: Es Baraheni With: Derek Parker Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 24, 2025•32 min
Oklahoma City Thunder win 2025 NBA Finals
Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Zena Keita give their instant reaction to the Thunder winning the NBA title. Then, Andrew Schlecht joins the gang live from OKC behind the scenes as the Thunder celebrate their win. Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni, Zena Keita, & Andrew Schlecht Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 23, 2025•35 min
Kevin Durant traded to Rockets *Emergency Pod*
Kevin Durant was traded to the Houston Rockets and the Athletic NBA Daily gang is here to break it down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 22, 2025•25 min
NBA Finals Game 7 Preview with Caitlin Cooper and Sam Amick | Slam N Jam
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are joined by Sam Amick to discuss the NBA Finals, Haliburton’s injury, the Lakers sale, KD trades and much more. In part 2 Caitlin Cooper of Basketball She Wrote joins to discuss Game 7, potential adjustments, and more. Then they play a fun edition of Andrew vs the Beat. Host: Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers With: Sam Amick and Caitlin Cooper Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio/Video Editor: Gonzalo Torres Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...
Jun 21, 2025•1 hr
Pacers force game 7 in NBA Finals
Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni give their reaction to the Pacers’ game 6 win and Tyrese Haliburton’s performance. Then, the Athletic’s Shakeia Taylor joins the gang to breakdown the scene in Indianapolis and to look ahead to game 7. Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni & Shakeia Taylor Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 20, 2025•30 min
What next for the Grizzlies?
Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni discuss the latest on Tyrese Haliburton's injury and are joined by Keith Parish to discuss how the Grizzlies are going to move forward after trading Desmond Bane. Can the Grizzlies find a way to be competitive next season, or are they going to be at the bottom of the West? Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni and Keith Parish Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 19, 2025•25 min
What NBA Trade would shape the offseason? + Game 6 Preview | Morning Shoot Around
Andrew Schlecht, Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni and Zena Keita discuss the NBA Finals, trade rumors and who a title would mean the most to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 6 min
Haliburton Injured + KD Destinations
Dave DuFour and Zena Keita are joined by Sam Amick to discuss Tyrese Haliburton’s calf injury, how it affects the Pacers, and if he will try to play in Game 6 against OKC. After a quick break, they discuss the Desmond Bane to Orlando trade, Kevin Durant destinations, and more on the upcoming busy offseason. Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena Keita and Sam Amick Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 18, 2025•24 min
Jalen Williams drops 40, Thunder take 3-2 Finals lead
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams combined for 71 points as the Thunder take game five from the Pacers and put themselves one win away from a title. Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Es Baraheni give their reaction to the Thunder win, J Dub’s breakout performance, and debate whether the series is over. Then, Andrew Schlecht joins the gang postgame to talk about the OKC crowd and the dominant Thunder defense. Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena Keita, Es Baraheni, & Andrew Schlecht Executive Pro...
Jun 17, 2025•32 min
NBA Draft Prep with Sam Vecenie | Slam N Jam
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are joined by Sam Vecenie of the Athletic to discuss the NBA Draft! They discuss how NIL is affecting the draft and the second round, if the Sixers are going to move their pick, and we discuss a variety of first round prospects and Vecenie's thoughts and opinions on them. Then the boys play a fun edition of Andrew vs. the Beat, a trivia game where Andrew is pitted against Sam. Host: Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers With: Sam Vecenie Executive Producer: Andrew Schle...
Jun 14, 2025•1 hr 27 min
SGA, Thunder comeback in 4th to stun Pacers
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 15 of his 35 points in a fourth quarter comeback as the Thunder take game four from the Pacers and tie the NBA Finals at two games a piece. Dave DuFour and Andrew Schlecht give their instant reaction to Shai’s excellence in the fourth quarter and how the Thunder managed their comeback. Then, Samson Folk from “Basketball, She Wrote” and Dave discuss the Pacers successes and their fourth quarter collapse before looking ahead to game five. Host: Dave DuFour With: Andr...
Jun 14, 2025•26 min
Kevin Durant Trades + Knicks Coaching Madness | Morning Shoot Around
Andrew Schlecht, Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Es Baraheni discuss the aftermath of Game 3 of the NBA Finals, the Knicks insane coaching search, and then some fake Kevin Durant trades. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 12, 2025•40 min
Pacers bench drives game 3 win, Indy takes 2-1 lead
Bennedict Mathurin and T.J. McConnell combined for 37 points off the bench to push the Indiana Pacers to a 116-107 game three win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni,and Zena Keita give their instant reaction to the Pacers win, Tyrese Haliburton’s aggressive play, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s fatigue. Then, the gang looks ahead to game four and Zena apologizes to the Pacers. Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena Keita & Es Baraheni Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Produ...
Jun 12, 2025•27 min
Can the Pacers bounce back in Indy?
The NBA Finals shifts to Indianapolis with the Thunder and Pacers tied at one game a piece. Dave DuFour and Zena Keita are joined by Scott Agness from Fieldhouse Files with an injury update on Tyrese Haliburton, his thoughts on adjustments for game 3, and the atmosphere in Indianapolis. Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena Keita & Scott Agness Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 11, 2025•21 min
Is Caruso the Thunder’s Iguodala?
The Thunder even the series at 1-1 heading back to Indiana for Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Es Baraheni and Marcus Thompson discuss Game 2, whether the Thunder have control of the series now, and if Alex Caruso is the Thunder’s “Andre Iguodala. They then discuss 4 teams that interest them most in the offseason. Host: Es Baraheni With: Marcus Thompson Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 10, 2025•29 min
SGA, Thunder strike back in dominant Game 2 win
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in a game-high 34 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a game 2 win to even the Finals series at 1-1. Zena Keita and Es Baraheni give their instant reaction to the Thunder win and the NBA’s decision to add digital logos to the Finals broadcast. Then, Andrew Schlecht and Dave DuFour report live from OKC with their thoughts on the series so far and what to look for in game 3. Host: Zena Keita With: Es Baraheni, Andrew Schlecht, & Dave DuFour Executive Prod...
Jun 09, 2025•28 min
Haliburton & Pacers shock Thunder in Game 1
The Indiana Pacers completed another improbable comeback to steal game one of the NBA Finals from the Oklahoma City Thunder. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are live from OKC with their instant reaction to Tyrese Haliburton’s game winner and the Thunder collapse. Then, Anthony Slater joins the show to give his thoughts on the Thunder pregame lineup change and what to look for in game two. Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni & Anthony Slater Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Gra...
Jun 06, 2025•24 min
NBA Finals Mailbag: Morning Shoot Around
Andrew Schlecht, Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni discuss Game 1 of the NBA Finals and answer listener questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 05, 2025•1 hr 30 min
NBA Finals Game 1 Preview
The NBA Finals tip-off tonight and Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are on the ground in Oklahoma City for game one. Rylan Stiles, host of Locked On Thunder, joins the show to discuss the importance of the Thunder to the OKC community, how Sam Presti built the team, and what the Pacers need to do to win. Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni & Rylan Stiles Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 05, 2025•22 min
Knicks fire Tom Thibodeau
The New York Knicks have fired head coach Tom Thibodeau. Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and James Edwards discuss the Knicks surprising move and who they may hire to replace Thibs. Then, Fred Katz joins the show to discuss the Pacers offense vs. the Thunder defense and how the Pacers pull off an upset. Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena Keita, James Edwards, & Fred Katz Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 04, 2025•29 min
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