The Athletic NBA Daily 10 Questions about the NBA Season + Schedule Winners and Losers
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Aug 15, 2025 
Dave DuFour, a knowledgeable sports analyst, joins the hosts to tackle ten burning questions about the upcoming NBA season. They dissect the scheduling quirks that affect team success, spotlighting the Blazers and Sixers. The conversation dives into the potential of breakout stars, discussing the impressive growth expected from emerging talents. DuFour also weighs in on the intrigue surrounding Zion Williamson's future with the Pelicans and potential trade scenarios, keeping fans on the edge of their seats for the season ahead.
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Streaming Fragmentation Harms Fans
- The NBA schedule now forces fans to subscribe to many streaming platforms to watch a single team.
- Alex Speers and Andrew Schlecht say this fragmentation makes watching NBA games too expensive and complicated.
New Announcers Refresh Broadcasts
- New broadcast partners bring fresh announcing teams and former players to NBA coverage.
- The hosts welcome variety after feeling past broadcasts had grown stale.
Spurs Could Start Hot
- San Antonio's early schedule is soft and loaded with bad teams, creating a chance for a hot start.
- Andrew predicts the Spurs could be a top-four seed in the West by mid-November.
