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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Apr 7, 2022 • 57min
Lakers in Ruins, Quin Rants! The East’s Real Sleeper, Bandwagon Klay and The Embiid Double Standard.
In this week's Point of Contention. Zach Harper | Marcus Thompson | Jay King |Take 1: Depreciate LeBron?Take 2: The Mighty QuinTake 3: We the North SleeperTake 4: Klay calls out BandwagoneersTake 5: The Embiid Double Standard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 7, 2022 • 13min
Daily Ding: Nets Stun Knicks, Trae Gets Hot, + Playoff Implications
Andrew Schlecht and Keith Parish discuss the Nets big win at MSG, the Hawks winning in ATL, and the playoff/play in implications from Wednesday, April 6th. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 6, 2022 • 45min
What Happened to the Lakers
LA Times Lakers reporter Brad Turner drops by to talk with David and Marcus about his awkward exchange with Russell Westbrook, and what went wrong with the 2022 LA Lakers. Also some thoughts on the Clippers. Also thoughts on the HBO series 'Winning Time.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 6, 2022 • 11min
Daily Ding: Lakers are Eliminated, Jazz beat Grizz & Playoff Seeding Update
Jared Weiss and Mo Dahkil break down the top NBA games and stories from Tuesday, April 5th. The guys break down the Lakers being eliminated by the Suns, the Jazz beat the Grizz in OT and a Playoff seeding update Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 5, 2022 • 1h 8min
Goodbye Lottery Teams
Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater discuss all the teams that will not make the playoffs or play-in tournament this post season, what their offseason priorities are, and what is next. During the Thunder portion they are joined by producer Andrew Schlecht. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 4, 2022 • 46min
The Final Week: Lakers Done, Pelicans Turnaround, Nets in Trouble? Can't Trust 76ers
The Basketball Buds, Zach Harper, Mo Dakhil and Tray Edwards. The Lakers are just about finished, what happens next? Also, the Pelicans success behind CJ McCollum has New Orleans looking bright in the playoffs perhaps vs the Spurs. Timberwolves vs Clippers playin? Looking forward in the West, how big a concern is Ja Morant's knee issue? The terrible Jazz. The very surprising Mavs. In the East, are the Nets as good as we think they are? Much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 4, 2022 • 14min
Daily Ding: Lakers lose 2, Luka magic over Bucks, Kyle Lowry return
Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap the weekend in the NBA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 2, 2022 • 59min
Can Harden Flip the Narrative? Finishing Strong + Worst Lakers Season Ever?
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week of NBA Basketball, how much finishing strong matters for the playoffs, Harden flipping the narrative, and then they bring on Trevor Lane to discuss the disastrous season from the Lakers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 1, 2022 • 50min
Nerder vs No Dunks Trivia Battle
JE Skeets and Leigh Ellis face off against Mo Dakhil and Seth Partnow in the first ever April Fools Trivia Battle. Hosted by Dave DuFour. Also why Dave loves Jose Alvarado. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 1, 2022 • 13min
Daily Ding: Bucks Beat Nets, DeRozan Drops 50 & Pistons Stun 76ers
Jared Weiss and Mo Dahkil break down the top NBA games and stories from Thursday, March 31st. The guys break down the Bucks beating the Nets in OT, DeRozan drops 50 in the Bulls OT win vs the Clippers & the Pistons stun the 76ers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
