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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Nov 5, 2022 • 1h 12min
Fun with NBA Stats | Prime Giannis
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers have some fun with NBA stats and discuss SGA, the Pistons, the Timberwolves, Doncic and more.Then Eric Nehm of the Athletic joins to discuss the the Bucks hot start, prime Giannis, Brook Lopez and play a rousing version of Andrew vs. the Beat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 4, 2022 • 44min
Push|Back: Bucks Beasts of East | Suns Best in West
In this week's Nerder, She Wrote. Dave, Seth and Mo play PUSH|BACKFavorite things Dave: refs blowing the whistleMo: zone defenseSeth: competence rewardedINTERMISSION: with Rick BarryPUSH|BACKThe Bucks are the best team in the NBAThe Suns should be the favorites in the westThe Cavaliers are the third best team in the eastWe will get a first time MVP this season Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 4, 2022 • 13min
Daily Ding: Suggs slugs Warriors, Murray is back, Kyrie and Primo crisis
Mo Dakhil and Jared Weiss recap Jalen Suggs leading the Magic to a big upset over Steph Curry’s lights out shooting night for the Warriors. Then they break down Jamal Murray’s electric fourth quarter in a Nuggets win over the Thunder. Just as they were wrapping up on Kyrie Irving’s suspension, the Nets star dropped a statement finally apologizing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 3, 2022 • 49min
Fire! Wait! ....Hire This Man!
In this week's Point of Contention. Marcus Thompson and Jay King Debate!Hosted by Zach HarperTake 1: The Greatest Shit Show on Earth!Take 2: The Butler Did It! Again!Take 3: Can Myles turn…er the table for the Lakers?Take 4: Tanks for Nothing!Take 5: Are the Woeful Warriors getting Rooked? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 3, 2022 • 14min
Daily Ding: Cavs & Celtics OT Sequel!, Mavs find rhythm over Jazz
Mark Schindler and Dave DuFour recap the marquee Wednesday night games. Darius Garland returns for Cleveland with 29 to lead the Cavaliers to another overtime win against the Celtics. Luka scores 33 for his 7th straight game with 30 or more points and leads the Mavs to hard fought win over the plucky Utah Jazz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 2, 2022 • 58min
The NETS Dismiss Steve Nash
In this week's Hoop's Adjacent, Sports Illustrated's Howard Beck drops by to chat with Marcus Thompson and David Aldridge about the Nets mess. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 2, 2022 • 16min
Daily Ding: Nets lose at home to Bulls following dismissal of Steve Nash, overturned call takes center stage in Heat win over Warriors
Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil break down the best NBA games from Tuesday, November 1st, including the Brooklyn Nets losing at home to the Chicago Bulls, the Heat beating the Warriors and THAT overturned call, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 1, 2022 • 1h 6min
Borderline Contenders | Do You Believe?
Believe/Don't Believe Borderline Contender EditionEastern ConferenceCleveland Cavaliers, 5-1Boston Celtics, 4-2Atlanta Hawks, 4-2Philadelphia 76ers, 3-4Miami Heat 2-5Western ConferencePortland Trail Blazers, 5-1Utah Jazz, 5-2New Orleans Pelicans, 4-2Minnesota Timberwolves, 4-2Memphis Grizzlies, 4-2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 1, 2022 • 16min
Daily Ding: PG Game Winner | Bucks Remain Unbeaten
Andrew Schlecht and Mark Schindler break down the games from Halloween night in the NBA. Paul George gets a game winner, the Bucks narrowly beat the Pistons and much more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 31, 2022 • 47min
Confucius Kyrie the King of Pretendcontenderland
Basketball Buds. Hosted by Zach Harper. With Travonne Edwards, Mo Dakhil, Jay King and James Edwards III.Produced by Jade Hoye Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
