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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Sep 30, 2022 • 1h 12min
Surprise Team + Pacers Tanking?
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers break down who their surprise team of this season will be amongst the worst teams in the league according to over unders.In part 2 the guys bring in Mark Schindler to discuss the Pacers, if they are finally rebuilding, and what this season holds for them. They also play a rousing version of Andrew vs. the Beat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 29, 2022 • 18min
Daily Ding: What does Lonzo Ball's surgery mean for the Bulls? LA Clippers preseason check in
Keith Parish and Dave DuFour discuss the recent surgery for Lonzo Ball and the Bulls chances to recover and check in on the depth of the Los Angeles Clippers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 28, 2022 • 21min
Daily Ding: Trouble in Phoenix and Boston
Jared Weiss and Dave DuFour discuss the drama surrounding the Phoenix Suns and Boston Celtics and the potential impact on their respective seasons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 27, 2022 • 56min
Media Day Roundup
Sam Amick, Anthony Slater and Fred Katz break down NBA media day and the chaos with the Nets, awkwardness with the Suns and Lakers, the Warriors questions heading into their post title season, and more!On the back end is a montage of Manu Ginobili's Hall of Fame speech produced by Jade Hoye Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 22, 2022 • 44min
Five Questions for a deep Western Conference
In this week's Nerder She Wrote with Dave DuFour, Mo Dakhil and Seth Partnow.5 questions on the Western Conference.How does a healthy Clippers/ Nuggets change the west?Should Golden State be considered the favorite to win the West?Has the Suns' title window closed?What should the proper expectations be for Dallas and Memphis after last season?Who are the wild card West teams? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 22, 2022 • 15min
Daily Ding: More Athletic Zion?
Jared Weiss and Will Guillory break down the Pelicans heading into the 2022 seasons. Could Zion be back and MORE athletic? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 21, 2022 • 54min
Rising from the Ashes
David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson talk with Phoenix Suns Insider Duane Rankin | The Arizona Republic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 20, 2022 • 14min
Daily Ding: Sixers Offense Improving?
Andrew Schlecht is joined by Sixers beat writer for the Athletic, Rich Hofmann. They discuss the Sixers offense if it can be top 10, the offseason additions, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 19, 2022 • 45min
Bob's Mea Culpa + The Lakers Signed Someone (Does It Matter?)
The Basketball Buds. Zach Harper, Jay King, Mo Dakhil, Tray Edwards and Jared Weiss.Topics— Robert Sarver punishment and Adam Silver's PR fall— The obligatory Lakers signed someone. Does it mean anything?— Donovan Mitchell speaks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 16, 2022 • 1h 5min
Best NBA Teams in 2025 + Manu in the HOF
Andrew Schlecht is joined by Keith Parish and Katie Heindl to do a future team draft and predict which teams will be the best in the year 2025.Then in part 2, Andrew is joined by Jeff Garcia of Locked on Spurs to discuss Manu Ginobili and his Hall of Fame induction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
