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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Dec 10, 2021 • 14min
Daily Ding: Grizzlies maul Lakers, Jazz beat 76ers like a drum, Spurs
Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour breakdown Thursday night's NBA action. The Grizzlies beat the Lakers thanks to Jaren Jackson Jr.'s 25 points. The Jazz defeat the Sixers as Rudy Gobert posts 17 points and 21 rebounds. The Spurs take down the Nuggets in spite of a triple double from Nikola Jokić. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 9, 2021 • 49min
Whining, Dining, Era's Dying Rookies Grindin'
In this week's Point of Contention Jay King and James Edwards III debate. Hosted by Zach Harper. Ghosted by Marcus Thompson. Produced by Jade Hoye.Take 1: Luka whining and dining!Take 2: End of an EraTake 3: How much does Zion weigh?Take 4: Rookie of the Year OddsTake 5: Best in the NBA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 9, 2021 • 13min
Daily Ding: Heat Beat the Bucks + CLOSE GAME MAYHEM
Andrew Schlecht and Wes Goldberg break down Wednesday Dec. 8th in the NBA. The Heat get a big win without Butler or Bam against the Bucks, OT and close games galore and the Clippers and Celtics play a close one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 8, 2021 • 49min
Blazers Deep Dive / Decode with Jason Quick
Trail Blazers reporter Jason Quick drops by to talk with DA and Marcus about the ongoing situation in Portland. Will the Blazers do a full reset following the departure of GM Neil Olshay? Will the team be sold? Is there a trade for Ben Simmons in the cards? How will the fanbase react when it all shakes out? Much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 8, 2021 • 9min
Daily Ding: Nets Comeback Win vs Dallas, Lakers Beat The Celtics & A Health Update on CJ McCollum
Jared Weiss and Tray Edwards break down the top NBA games and stories from Tuesday, Dec 7th. They break down the Nets comeback win vs Dallas, the Lakers blowing out the Celtics and a health update on CJ McCollum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 7, 2021 • 54min
Who are your top 8?
Sam Amick, Anthony Slater and Darnell Mayberry discuss the Chicago Bulls and their impressive run to start the season, and then they dive in to the East and the West and discuss who their top 8 are in each conference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 7, 2021 • 12min
Daily Ding: Embiid dominates in OT, Bulls win without DeMar, Giannis comes back to beat Cavs
Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour breakdown the highlights from an overloaded Monday night in the NBA. Joel Embiid scores 43 to lead the Sixers over a depleted Hornets team in overtime. The Bulls win against the Nuggets in spite of star DeMar DeRozan entering the league's health and safety protocols. Chris Paul puts on a crunch time clinic as the Suns hold off the Spurs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 6, 2021 • 1h 3min
Bulls x DeRozan's Prowess, Portland Mess + Luka v Kidd, | J. Wall, | Knicks + Thibs & Kemba
The Basketball Buds. Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Jay King, Mo Dakhil and James Edwards III.Rundown: - DeMar DeRozan 4th quarter prowess- Mess in Portland (Olshey firing/Chauncey comments about starters)- Kidd calls out Luka for complaining to refs- John Wall situation as Rockets win- Knicks/Thibs/Kemba Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 6, 2021 • 13min
Daily Ding: Olshey out in Portland, Suns streak ends, Spurs, Cavs, Grizzlies looking good!
Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap the news and action from the weekend. Portland has fired GM Neil Olshey. The Suns winning streak stops at 18. The Bulls defeat the Nets. Cavs impress in loss to Jazz. Grizzlies complete a first for Stat of the Weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 4, 2021 • 1h 3min
5 Players I was wrong about, 20 Games in Contenders, and Sam Vecenie on the 2021 Rookie Class
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week of the NBA, what history says about contenders 20 games in, 5 players Alex was most wrong about, and then the guys bring on Athletic NBA Draft expert Sam Vecenie to discuss the 2021 rookie class and how they are fairing in the NBA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
