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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.
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Mar 1, 2022 • 53min
Full Strength Nuggets Soon? + East Contenders
Eastern elite breakdown, including conference finals picks, with an addendum on DeMar DeRozanWarriors update from Slater: As Suns "slide" without CP, and Warriors forget that you have to play fourth quarters, what's the latest with Draymond?Heading out West - to the bottom half of playoff/play-in teams: From Denver on down (including Jamal/MPJ update), which teams could you see getting out of the first round?KNICKS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 1, 2022 • 12min
Daily Ding: Heat topple Bulls, Wolves hold off Cavs, Ja goes for 52!
Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour recap the night in the NBA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 28, 2022 • 55min
James Harden Back! Bucks/Nets + Oakley vs Giannis, TMac vs Tim Duncan & LeBron Clears the Air
The Basketball Buds. Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Mo Dakhil and James Edwards III.Rundown:James Harden's 76ers DebutBucks vs Nets weekend showdownAndre Drummond Arrives?What is Charles Oakley thinking?Tracy McGrady vs Tim Duncan MVPLeBron denies rumors to shake up Lakers front office Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 28, 2022 • 14min
Daily Ding: Harden, Embiid Dominate, Mavs comeback on Warriors, Ja Morant 46 over Bulls
Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap the big games from the weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 27, 2022 • 30min
What we learned | Stargazing season one finale
In the finale of season one of Stargazing, series host Jovan Buha reveals the best lessons learned from the group of experts and influencers he spoke to during this inaugural season. Insights from Rich Fresh, Ronnie 2K, Vince the Barber, Milo Frank, Tray Edwards, Christian Bowman and Darrell Ann.To watch the full length interviews, check out the Stargazing playlist on The Athletic's YouTube page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 26, 2022 • 53min
Conference Finals Candidates, Suns Questions, and Nuggets with Matt Moore
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss conference finals candidates and what the past decade tells us, questions surrounding the Phoenix Suns, and then Matt Moore of the Action Network joins the podcast to discuss the Nuggets and play a rousing game of Andrew vs. the Beat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 25, 2022 • 1h 4min
Eastern Conference Playoff (push/preview)
The Nerder crew assembles to assess the Eastern Conference post All Star game / Trade Deadline and heading into the final stretch. Dave, Seth and Mo take a look at the top contenders and their weaknesses. First, Zion Williamson and the comments made by JJ Redick. Then, going through the East's best teams. Nets | Raptors | Celtics | Bucks | Cavs | 76ers | Bulls | Heat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 25, 2022 • 13min
Daily Ding: Grizzlies fade late in Minnesota, DeMar lifts Bulls over Hawks
Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour recap the first night of games after the All Star break. Ja Morant returns after injury, but can't top D'Angelo Russell's huge fourth quarter as the Timberwolves defeat the Grizzlies. DeMar DeRozan scores 37 to lead the Bulls over the Hawks, including a three point play to take the lead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 24, 2022 • 50min
Brewing War in LA / Zion Lyin? // The Dragon Lands in Brooklyn + Adam Silver shuts the Press Door & Panic time in Phoenix?
In this week's Point of Contention. Jay King and Will Guillory debate! Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: Sam Presti you da Real MVP!Take 2: LYIN ZION?Take 3: The Dragon lands in BrooklynTake 4: Get these guys outta HERE!Take 5: Chris Paul Thumbs Down! Suns Panic? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 22, 2022 • 38min
Walk that Talk
In honor of Black History Month: Allen Iverson || Meadowlark Lemon || Mitch Richmond || Bernard King || Moses Malone || James Worthy || Spencer Haywood || Adrian Dantley || George McGinnis || Mannie Jackson share their stories on playing the game of basketball and getting to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.Produced and Edited by Jade Hoye Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
