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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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Oct 7, 2021 • 47min
Pau of Contention: --> GM Survey + Deandre Ayton Playin Around, Philadelphia Standoff, Sleep or Keep? & Farewell Pau
The Athletic NBA Show Presents - Point of Contention with Marcus Thompson and Jay 'The KID' King. Hosted by Zach Harper | Produced by Jade HoyeTake1: It’s John Schuhmann SZN!Take2: Deandre Aint’in getting the Max? Bad Break...Take 3: Over in Philadelphia the 76ers standoff with player 25 continues. From 76ers reporter Kyle Neubeck “despite assurances through various media members of note, a league source says the financial significance of holding out is starting to take hold in 25's camp. Tale 4: Dont Sleep… but be a Sleeper! It’s Fantasy Basketball SZNTake 5: Goodbye, Farewell, Adios Pau Gasol! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 6, 2021 • 55min
The Quiet Calm, Killer Instinct of Steph Curry
Warriors superstar Steph Curry stops by to talk with David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson about being a Dad, his preparations, confidence and insecurities heading into any season. Also, staying calm and controlling emotions, Kobe, Shaq and Allen Iverson's comments on his play and the recent dilemma the Warriors had with Andrew Wiggins. Much more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 5, 2021 • 56min
How an NBA Star gets traded
Jon Krawczynski joins Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater to discuss how Ben Simmons strategy to get traded is working, comparing it to Harden and Butler, and then how the Timberwolves organization is working with a new GM and owner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 4, 2021 • 59min
October Chatter - Questions surround Ben Simmons, Tapping Pockets + Zion's Exit Strategy? Candy!
The Basketball Buds are back. Zach Harper, Jay King, Tray Edwards, Dave DuFour and James Edwards III return just in time time for the Fall. Happy October! The Season's almost here, and things are settling in...{door closes creeeeeek).... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 2, 2021 • 53min
Lakers Star Power, 5 Preseason Storylines, and 3rd year players needing a big season
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss 5 storylines to watch for in the preseason, 2 teams that have 2 3rd year players that need to see improvement, and then they bring on Lakers beat reporter for the Athletic Jovan Buha to discuss the Lakers, Westbrook, LeBron in year 19 and so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 1, 2021 • 39min
76ers Simmons Saga with Derek Bodner
76ers reporter Derek Bodner drops by to talk with Dave DuFour and Mo Dakhil about the latest with Ben Simmons and the 76ers situation. Lessons from Jimmy Butler's time in Minnesota. The latest, including Joel Embiid's comments calling Simmon's move disrespectful, and what it means to Philadelphia's chances this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 1, 2021 • 13min
Daily Ding: Nets training camp check in with Alex Schiffer
The Athletic's Alex Schiffer checks in with Jared Weiss from the Brooklyn Nets training camp in San Diego. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 30, 2021 • 12min
Daily Ding: "Are we sleeping on the Bucks?" with Eric Nehm
Eric Nehm joins Dave DuFour to check in after Bucks media day with updates on the team's internal outlook on the upcoming season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 29, 2021 • 46min
Title Bound Nets with Sarah Kustok
Dateline 9.29.21 -- Hoops Adjacent -- 'ol pal Sarah Kustok drops by to talk with DA and Marcus on the drama unfolding in Brooklyn, NEW YORK and across the land ........Who said what?.... What's to come? ...and all the things that MATTER | Wiggins react | Brad Beal Said what? | & the NETS. ...the Kyrie conundrum, Kevin Durant and that (Achilles), Patty Mills to the Rescue! .... James Harden the LEADER + Covid x Logic Mandate Madness, Also! Steve Nash the Vet! coach...and, of course, so much more...."pssst...when is Sarah gonna coach an NBA team?!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 28, 2021 • 55min
Media Day Buffet
Sam Amick, Anthony Slater, (and later Andrew Schlecht) discuss NBA Media Day around the country and how vaccination is impacting the potential for the Warriors and Nets, Kyrie Irvings comments, Zion Williamson's foot injury, the Nuggets locking up MPJ, Kawhi Leonard returning this season?, Caris LeVert's back injury, and Jason Kidd's comments on Luka's upcoming season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


