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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.

2 HR AGO

Previewing Christmas Day games | Happy Holidays from NBA Daily

Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni and Zena Keita are joined by a plethora of guests like James Edwards, Jared Weiss and Anthony Slater to preview the Christmas Day NBA games we have in store featuring Knicks v Spurs, Celtics v Sixers and Warriors v Lakers. Our Slam ‘n’ Jam hosts Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers close out the show with their Christmas wishes for the NBA. Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni, Zena Keita, James Edwards, Jared Weiss, Anthony Slater, Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Submit your questions to The Athletic NBA Daily mailbag: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5939460/2024/11/25/nba-podcast-mailbag-athletic-daily/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 1m
1 DAY AGO

Steph Stomps Wolves | Shooting Rankings

The Warriors bounce back against the Wolves and Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Es Baraheni break it down and assign who else made the All Weekend Team. In part 2 Zena and Es are joined by Law Murray of the Athletic to discuss the shooting rankings, why it’s not just a "make or miss" league. Law also discusses the upcoming return of Kawhi Leonard and how it will affect the Clippers this season. Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni, Zena Keita, and Law Murray Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Submit your questions to The Athletic NBA Daily mailbag: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5939460/2024/11/25/nba-podcast-mailbag-athletic-daily/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

36 min
2 DAYS AGO

Who is Defensive Player of the Year? + Pacers up to speed?

Slam N Jam Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week of NBA Basketball, who should be DPOY?, their favorite quotes, players, and stats of the week, and more. Then they are joined by Scott Agnes to discuss the Indiana Pacers and if their recent play is a sign of things to come. Then the boys play a fun edition of Andrew vs. the Beat, a trivia game where Andrew is pitted against a beat writer. Host: Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers With: Scott Agnes Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio/Video Editor: Jake Kleinberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 15m
3 DAYS AGO

Karl-Anthony Towns shines in return to town | Lakers looking for trades?

Karl-Anthony Town’s returned to Minnesota with the Knicks had a near perfect night as they demolished the Timberwolves. Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Jon Krawczynski discuss Towns’ return to Minnesota, a potential Wolves lineup change, and where the Wolves may look to improve. Then, Dave and Jovan Buha get into LeBron’s comments on the state of the game, the Lakers trade targets, and what happened to their offense. Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena Keita, Jon Krawczynski, Jovan Buha Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Submit your questions to The Athletic NBA Daily mailbag: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5939460/2024/11/25/nba-podcast-mailbag-athletic-daily/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 min
6 DAYS AGO

The Bucks Respect the Cup | Zach LaVine to Denver?

Giannis and Lillard deliver an NBA Cup Championship to Milwaukee, how did they do it? Why was OKC so flat on offense, and much more. Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Es Baraheni discuss the NBA Cup, the vibes in Vegas, and what they can do to change it next year. Then breakfast club breaks and talks about the new format for the All Star Game, and if the Denver Nuggets for trade for Zach LaVine. Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena Keita and Es Baraheni Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Submit your questions to The Athletic NBA Daily mailbag: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5939460/2024/11/25/nba-podcast-mailbag-athletic-daily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 min
17 DEC

Bucks & Thunder square up for the NBA Cup | Shai or Giannis for MVP?

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Milwaukee Bucks will face off in the NBA Cup Championship game. Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Eric Nehm discuss the Bucks recent success, their approach to the Cup, and Giannis Antetokounmpo’s MVP caliber season to this point. Then, Dave, Zena Keita, and Andrew Schlecht flip to the Thunder’s side of the matchup, their claim to the “best defense ever”, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP presence. Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena Keita, Es Baraheni, Eric Nehm, Andrew Schlecht Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Submit your questions to The Athletic NBA Daily mailbag: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5939460/2024/11/25/nba-podcast-mailbag-athletic-daily/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

32 min
16 DEC

Mavs & Warriors shoot the lights out | Lakers & LeBron reunite

Luka Donćic recorded his 80th career triple double as the Warriors and Mavericks combined for 48 made three pointers. Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Anthony Slater discuss the offensive explosion from both teams, the Warriors new lineups, and how things will look after trading for Dennis Schröeder . Then, the Athletic’s Law Murray joins Dave and Es Baraheni to discuss LeBron’s return to the Lakers after some time away, Anthony Davis’ monster performance against the Grizzlies, and Kawhi Leonard’s impending return. Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena Keita, Es Baraheni, Anthony Slater, & Law Murray Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Submit your questions to The Athletic NBA Daily mailbag: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5939460/2024/11/25/nba-podcast-mailbag-athletic-daily/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

31 min
15 DEC

Thunder Roll Rockets | Bucks tame Hawks | Schroder to the Warriors

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder dominate the Houston Rockets in Las Vegas at the NBA Cup, the Bucks and Giannis take down the Hawks and Dennis Schroder is traded to the Warriors. Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Es Baraheni are on location to discuss all this and more. Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni and Zena Keita Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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.