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.

6 HR AGO

Giannis headlines All Weekend Team + Embiid & Zion Update

Giannis Antetokounmpo headlines our “All Weekend Team” that Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Es Baraheni outline as the first block of the show. In part 2, the breakfast club hits the news discussing Zion and Embiid not returning, Fred Van Vleet’s tirade, and more. Then the crew wraps up the show telling you which NBA Cup games matter the most this week, as they make their weekly picks. Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena Keita, Es Baraheni Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 min
2 DAYS AGO

True Title Contenders + Are the Sixers Cooked?

Slam N Jam Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the headlines of the NBA, Rookie of the Year odds, and who the true contenders are in the NBA. Then Trill Bro Dude of the You Know Ball Podcast joins the show to have a lengthy discussion on the horrific start to the season, Joel Embiid's future, PG's podcasts and more. Then the guys draft the players that if removed from their team, instantly make them unwatchable. And finally... Andrew and Trill face off in a fun edition of Andrew vs. the Beat. Host: Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers With: Trill Bro Dude Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 28m
3 DAYS AGO

Magic make Lakers streak disappear | Are the Timberwolves in trouble?

The Los Angeles Lakers winning streak stops at six games with a loss to the Orlando Magic. Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to the Timberwolves loss to the Raptors and the potential changes to the All Star game format. Then, the Athletic’s Jovan Buha joins the show to discuss the Lakers late game troubles, LeBron James’ shooting, and the emergence of rookie Dalton Knecht. In the mailbag segment, Zena and Dave discuss the future of the San Antonio Spurs and their favorite Thanksgiving side-dish. Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena Keita Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

31 min
4 DAYS AGO

Sixers Big 3 debut in loss | Hartenstein returns in Thunder win

The Philadelphia 76ers season could not be off to a worse start. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the Sixers loss to the Grizzlies and the return of Isaiah Hartenstein for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Then, The Athletic’s Sam Amick joins the show with more from behind the scenes in Philadelphia and the Brooklyn Nets trade buzz. In the mailbag segment, Es and Dave discuss possible Jakob Poeltl trades and their favorite chocolate bars. Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni, Sam Amick Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

31 min
5 DAYS AGO

Celtics End Cavs Streak + Shake Up Trades?

Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to the NBA Cup group play games so far. Then, The Athletic’s Jared Weiss joins the show to discuss Boston’s victory over the previously undefeated Cavaliers and the locker room intrigue in Philadelphia. In the mailbag segment, Zena and Dave take a look at a trade that would shake up the entire NBA and decide which day of the week needs to be eliminated. Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena Keita Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

32 min
6 DAYS AGO

76ers & Embiid implode to 2-11 | Lillard bails out Bucks

Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni sound the panic alarm over Joel Embiid and the Sixers and discuss the controversial game-ending steal in Sacramento. Then, The Athletic’s Kelly Iko joins the show after the Rocket's loss in Milwaukee. Finally, the guys look at some disturbing numbers for Tyrese Haliburton. Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 min
18 NOV

Undefeated Cavs win 15th straight game

Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Es Baraheni discuss Cleveland’s undefeated start to the season, De’Aaron Fox’s 60-point game, and the weekend’s buzzer beaters. Then, the gang takes a look at some trends and wonder if they are ‘Something, Nothing, or Everything’ and pick the big NBA Cup games of the week. Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena Keita & Es Baraheni Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 min
16 NOV

Worried about the Mavs? + How bad is the East?

Saturday Slam and Jam Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers break down the top stories of the week including Chet's injury, Wemby and Giannis' big nights, and the red hot Cavs. Then the guys break down their favorite things of the week including quotes from Chauncey Billups, the play of the Pistons, how bad the East is, and more. In Part 2 Tim Cato of the All City Network joins to discuss the very strange start from the Dallas Mavericks. What is killing them in crunch time? What is with the defensive effort? and more In the final segment the guys plan a fun edition of Andrew vs. The Beat, where Andrew takes on Tim in a Mavs trivia game. Host: Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers With: Tim Cato 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.