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.
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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.
Feb 21, 2022 • 59min
All Star Game Recap Extravaganza
The Basketball Buds: Zach Harper, Michelle Beadle, Jay King, Tray Edwards, Mo Dakhil recap the 2022 NBA All Star Game. Also be sure to check out 'What Did I Miss with Michele Beadle' every Tuesday and Thursday wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 18, 2022 • 1h 1min
Red Hot Blazers, Rock Bottom Knicks, and the Tanking Rockets
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week of the NBA, the Blazers hot start after the All Star Break and what is next, rock bottom Knicks, and then Alykhan Bijani joins to discuss the Houston Rockets and their rebuilding roster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 18, 2022 • 11min
Daily Ding: Heat Sting Hornets, 76ers Beat Bucks & Luka Stays Hot
Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil break down the top NBA games and stories from Thursday, February 17th. The guys break down the Heat beating the Hornets in double OT, the 76ers beat the Bucks & Luka stays hot in a win vs the Pelicans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 17, 2022 • 41min
Unwanted Superstars, Celtics on Fire, Suns Machine + Buyout SZN & Giannis' MVP Run
In this week's Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Jay King debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: You TWO are not Wanted!Take 2: Celtics on FIRE!Take 3: Suns Victory MachineTake 4: BUYOUT SZN!Take 5: Giannis the Great for MVP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 17, 2022 • 14min
Daily Ding: Nuggets Buzzer Beater + Lakers Mute Jazz
Andrew Schlecht and Will Guillory break down the night of NBA basketball on February 17th. Monte Morris hits a buzzer beater against the Warriors, the Lakers beat the Jazz, and the Knicks hit a new low. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 16, 2022 • 51min
Chill and Win - The Enigmatic James Harden Story + John Wall's Future & Rockets Talk
Rockets reporter, Kelly Iko drops in to talk with DA and Marcus about the enigmatic James Harden and the big trade that has landed 'The Beard' in Philadelphia. Also, what happens with John Wall now? Much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 16, 2022 • 12min
Daily Ding: Mavs Cool Down Heat, Trae Drops 41 & Celtics Destroy Philly
Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil break down the top NBA games and stories from Tuesday, February 15th. The guys break down the Mavericks big win vs Miami, Trae Young dropping 41 in a Hawks win and the Celtics destroying the 76ers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 15, 2022 • 1h 2min
Harden Trade Part 3 + Hope for the Kings?
Sam Amick and Anthony Slater are joined by Rich Hofmann, Sixers beat writer for the Athletic, to discuss the Harden trade to Philly, what kind of player Harden is today, and how he will impact the team, plus storylines around the trade.Sam and Slater then discuss the landscape of the league including a robust discussion on the Sacramento Kings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 15, 2022 • 13min
Daily Ding: DeRozan leads Bulls, Nets end losing streak, Pelicans rip Raptors
Travonne Edwards and Dave DuFour recap the games from Valentine's Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
