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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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Nov 24, 2021 • 13min
Daily Ding: The Night's Watch
Rundown1.) Kristaps breakout game in OT Mavs win vs Clippers2.) Knicks bench looks great against Russ triple double to beat Lakers3.) Heroics for Heat in comeback win over Pistons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 23, 2021 • 55min
Warriors World, Kings Dethrone Walton, + Don't Mess with Beef Stew
Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater discuss the major topics around the league including the LeBron vs. Isaiah Stewart brawl, the mess the Kings are in after firing Luke Walton, the Warriors domination and the preparation of Klay Thompson's return, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 23, 2021 • 13min
Daily Ding: Hornets sting Wizards, Wild Grizzlies get the win in Utah, Suns still shining
Travonne Edwards and Dave DuFour breakdown the Hornets second victory in less than a week over the Wizards, a wild finish for the Grizzlies in Utah over the Jazz, and the Suns winning streak extends to 13 games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 22, 2021 • 57min
Urgent LeBron ~ Hawks o' Last Year? Suns Back? Wolves Here? + Thanksgiving Favs
The Basketball Buds. Zach Harper, Trey Edwards, Jay King and Mo Dakhil .....Rundown: — LeBron says sense of urgency needed in November— most likely to be the Hawks of last year: Wizards, Bulls, or Hawks?— Are the Suns back? — Are the Wolves here? — Favorite part of thanksgiving Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 22, 2021 • 13min
Daily Ding: LeBron fracas, Klay return, Luke Walton out in Sacramento, Warriors and Suns keep rolling
Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap an eventful weekend around the NBA as LeBron James and Isaiah Stewart tangle in Detroit, Klay Thompson is cleared for full contact practice, and Luke Walton is fired by the Kings. The Warriors and Suns both continue their winning ways picking up a couple more victories over the weekend to move to 15-2 and 13-3 respectively. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 20, 2021 • 57min
DORT! Rockets Failure to Launch + What are the Indiana Pacers?
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the past week of NBA basketball, the recent play of Lu Dort and his path to the NBA, what in the world are the Rockets doing this season, and then the guys are joined by Caitlin Cooper of Indy Cornrows to discuss the confusing Indiana Pacers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 19, 2021 • 53min
GM Association, Wizards Winning, Giannis Gets Going + Warriors
In this week's Nerder the fellas celebrate the release of Seth's new book, 'The Mid-Range Theory' plus what's this about a General Managers Association? The Wizards winning ways. Hey, the Bucks are back! Seth vs. Russell Westbrook? Oh boy. And finally, NBA defenses this season and why the Warriors are so special Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 19, 2021 • 12min
Daily Ding: Curry Goes Off In Comeback Win vs the Cavs, Heat Beat the Wizards & 76ers Take Down the Nuggets
Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil break down the top NBA games and stories from Thursday, November 18th. The guys talk about Steph Curry's explosion in the 4th q in a comeback W's win, the Heat beat the Wizards by 15 pts and the 76ers beat the Nuggets by 14 pts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 18, 2021 • 46min
Warriors Are Back!, Panic Meter: Nets?, Zion Worry, LeHuman James Pt. 2 + Giannis Honest?
In this week's Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Jay King debate! Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: While the weather called for overcast skies with a slight northerly wind, it RAINED hard in Brooklyn Tuesday night.Take 2: We are now roughly a month into the season, teams have played about 14-15 games thus far, and looking across the league there are some troubling signs. So I ask, is it time to sound the alarm for these teams?Take 3: Worried in the West? There’s certainly plenty of Panic to go around so let’s take a look at the Western Conference. (Jerry Seinfeld voice) What’s the deal with Portland?Take 4: LeHuman James. Nothing heals a wound better than a Prime Time game!Take 5: Speaking of guys that won a championship in a small town then bolted, news that Giannis might have his eyes set on (singing)..leaving on an airplane. Don’t know when Ill be back again, oh babe I hate to go! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 18, 2021 • 13min
Giannis dominates AD, Blazers beat Bulls, and DORT
Andrew Schlecht and Law Murray discuss the night of NBA basketball including the Bucks beating the Lakers behind Giannis' 47 points. the Blazers coming back to defeat the Bulls, The Suns are streaking and much much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


