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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Sep 7, 2020 • 56min
The Bucks Get One, Celtics in Trouble? + Does Anyone Believe in the Nuggets?
The BasketBuds: Zach delays his victory speech on the Bucks vs. Heat series, do the Bucks have a chance? Are the Celtics in trouble after an impressive start? Does anyone believe in the Nuggets? Will the Lakers play AD at center enough to beat the Rockets? and so much more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 4, 2020 • 48min
The Art of Cutting, Steve Nash Head Coach, and End of Game Officiating
Dave, Mo and Seth discuss the Nets hiring Steve Nash, End of Game officiating, the art of cutting, why teams aren't cutting more, matchup hunting, and "Is this a thing?" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 3, 2020 • 42min
Point of Contention: Rockets-Thunder G7, NBA Finals BIG Board, Jimmy Buckets, Giannis, New Coaches
In this week's contentious Point of Contention Ethan Strauss, Marcus Thompson debate big issues in the NBA. Moderated by Zach Harper. Take 1: Everybody Loves Chris: Do people enjoy basketball or like seeing James Harden lose?Take 2: NBA Finals BIG Board: Are the favorites favored anymore?Take 3: Jimmy Buckets Blossoming in Miami: Did the 76ers trade the wrong guy?Take 4: The Bubble Effect: How real is what we are watching?Take 5: Who is the right Coach for the 76ers? Spurs? Nets? Produced by Jade Hoye Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 2, 2020 • 1h 3min
Houston We Have A Big Problem + John Thompson
David Aldridge and Wos welcome in Rockets reporter Kelly Iko to talk about the Rockets and their do-or-die Game 7 against the Thunder. Chris Paul, James Harden, Russell Westbrook analysis and what it all means if they lose. Then, reflections on the passing of a legend, John Thompson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 1, 2020 • 43min
Giannis and the Bucks Still Finals Bound? Can the Celtics Challenge in the East?
Sam Amick is joined by Eric Nehm and Jay King to discuss the Eastern Conference Playoff bracket. Can the Bucks live up to their expectations? Is Jimmy Butler someone that can put a stop to them? The Celtics had a strong performance in game 1, can the Raptors keep up? That and also how the NBA is dealing with the player walkout, Wisconsin Politics, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 31, 2020 • 59min
Best Beefs, Throwing Hands and Walkout with Spencer Dinwiddie + East / West Playoffs Rundown
The Basketball Buds: Spencer Dinwiddie joins the show to talk about best beefs, real and not real contentiousness, players walking out and playing with KD. Then, are the Raptors frauds? Why Zach still believes in the Heat. The Bucks still need to show that they are Finals worthy, and finally do the Lakers or Clippers face any threat in Round 2 and the ever annoying Rockets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 28, 2020 • 57min
Reactions to the Walkout + Playoffs Status Check
Basketball Buds, Zach Harper, Jay King, Mo Dakhil and Andrew Schlect react to players walking out to protest Police Brutality and look ahead to the games resuming on Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 27, 2020 • 29min
NBA Players Walkout; Calling for Change
David Aldridge and Sam Amick discuss the NBA boycott, the reason for it, why change is necessary, and how the NBA moves forward. In this raw episode you get to hear the heart of both David Aldridge and Sam Amick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 26, 2020 • 58min
Processing the 76ers Downfall
David Aldridge and Wos Lambre welcome in 76ers reporter Rich Hofmann to dissect the unbelievable fall of the 76ers. From Joel Embiid, to Brett Brown and Ben Simmons, front office mess, and going all the way back to Sam Hinkie. Rundown:0:00 Jacob Blake and Boycotting9:00 Welcome Rich to talk 76ers12:00 Finding answers / Ben Simmons / Lack of Playmakers / Fultz19:30 Next Coach? Dave Joerger? Ty Lue? What does this team need?24:30 Ben's reluctance to shoot the 3 / Embiid's health27:00 Time to shake things up28:30 Who is pulling the strings behind the scenes?31:00 Elton Brand have any power?33:00 Was the Process worth it?37:00 Tobias Harris trade was strange42:00 What happens now?45:00 Can Embiid be a centerpiece of a championship team? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 25, 2020 • 48min
Andrew Bernstein on Lebron, Kawhi, and Luka + Memories of Kobe Bryant
Sam Amick is joined by NBA HOF Photographer Andrew Bernstein to discuss entering the NBA Bubble, the Lakers and Clippers, Luka Doncic, and Lebron vs. Kawhi's approach.At the 30:00 minute mark they discuss in detail Kobe Bryant's impact on the game, Andrew's interactions with him, and how he impacts the NBA today. A great look at Kobe's life and how he treated others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
