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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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.
Feb 14, 2022 • 1h 2min
Harden Mistake? Deadline Winners|Losers + Luka's Mavs // Quiet West, Quiet Suns + Celtics' D Fix
The Basketball Buds. Zach Harper, Mo Dakhil and Jay King.The RundownDid Daryl Morey make a mistake? Do people love/hate Daryl?Closing windows and assetsJay not sold on the NetsEastern Conference StackedTrade Deadline LosersLuka & BertansFirst time Latvians have been traded for each other?Quiet West, Quiet SunsCeltics fix defense Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 14, 2022 • 14min
Daily Ding: Celtics win 8th straight, Warriors beat Lakers, Embiid 40 point triple double!
Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap an eventful weekend in the NBA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 12, 2022 • 1h 12min
Trade Awards, Harden/Simmons Swap, and the New Look Pacers
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers break down an insane week in the NBA, hand out trade awards for the NBA trade deadline, discuss the Harden/Simmons swap with Mike Smeltz, and finally have Mark Schindler join the show to discuss the Pacers and the trades they've made over the past week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 11, 2022 • 14min
Daily Ding: Wizards Upset Brooklyn, CJ Debuts for NOLA & Luka Drops 51
Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil break down the top NBA games and stories from Thursday, February 10th. The guys talk about the Wizards upsetting the Nets, CJ McCollum debuts for New Orleans in a loss to Miami & Luka drops 51 pts in a win vs the Clippers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
