The Athletic NBA Daily
The Athletic
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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Dec 15, 2021 • 11min
Daily Ding: Steph Curry Sets NBA Record for 3-pointers & The Suns and Nets Each Get Wins in OT
Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil break down the top NBA games and stories from Tuesday, December 14th. The guys break down Steph Curry passing Ray Allen for 1st place in NBA history for 3-pointers made in a Warriors win, Suns take down the Blazers in OT and the Nets beat the Raptors in OT with only 8 healthy players. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 14, 2021 • 51min
Trade Season Primer
Sam Amick, Anthony Slater, and Jon Krawczynski discuss which teams are buying and which teams are selling in the NBA's upcoming trade season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 14, 2021 • 14min
Daily Ding: Bulls postponed, Warriors outrace the Pacers, Cavs handle the Heat
Travonne Edwards and Dave DuFour breakdown news and games from Monday in the NBA. The NBA has postponed the Chicago Bulls next two games. The Warriors win over the Pacers in the final seconds, but Steph Curry remains 1 three pointer behind Ray Allen on the All Time Three Pointers Made list. The Cavaliers continue their impressive start to the season with another victory, this time over the shorthanded Miami Heat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 13, 2021 • 59min
Steph Watch, Replacement Bulls + Myles Turner
Basketball Buds hosted by Zach Harper with Tray Edwards, Jay King and Mo Dakhil. Let's go around the NBA! Almost Christmas people! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 13, 2021 • 13min
Daily Ding: Zion out, Jazz streaking, Sixers down Warriors, Weekend Update
Keith Parish and Dave DuFour break down the news and action from a busy weekend in the NBA. The Jazz extend their winning streak to 7 with a win over the Wizards. The Sixers beat the Warriors thanks to a monster team defensive performance. Kevin Durant carries Brooklyn to two wins over the weekend including a 51 point game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 11, 2021 • 52min
Defending Gobert, Blazers Mayhem, and The Buzzing Hornets
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week that was in the NBA, the words that Patrick Beverley had about Rudy Gobert, Questions about the Blazers next steps, and then Richie Randell of the Buzz Beat podcast joins the show to discuss the Hornets and play Andrew vs. The Beat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 10, 2021 • 57min
Fun Young Cavs! Playing with Joy, Embiid's Resurgence + Trade Talk
In this week's Nerder with Dave, Seth and Mo. Cleveland's fun young core leading with defense. Teams have something to play for and the joy that comes with it. Joel Embiid's resurgence post covid absence. Trade talk with the Pacers, Blazers, Knicks, Warriors, and Celtics. Fits for Myles Turner and Domantas Sabonis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.
