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.
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Oct 23, 2020 • 39min
NBA player tiers and NBA team building
Mo Dakhil, Seth Partnow and John Hollinger discuss Seth's player tiers on theathletic.com and how looking at players like this affects NBA team building. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 22, 2020 • 44min
Stan Van Back + Lue's Load + Tier Ranks + Harden Changed My Life? + Survey Says?
In this week's Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Mo Dakhil debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: Stan “The Man” Van Gundy is BACK!Take 2: Load Under Lue Management!Take 3: Rank and Overreact!Take 4: "James Harden changed my life?"Take 5: Survey Says!? Most high profile player likely to be moved?RantsProduced by Jade Hoye Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 21, 2020 • 42min
"You Sweat, I Sweat" Talking with Lakers' Coach Phil Handy
David Aldridge and Wos Lambre welcome in Lakers' assistant coach about what it was like winning the NBA Championship in the Orlando Bubble. LeBron's unmatched commitment to the game and how James is a lot like Kobe. Then growing up in Oakland, thick skin and being tough. Also JR Rider's status as maybe the best player ever to come from the Bay area. Finally, why Anthony Davis is a Unicorn and coaching young fellas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 19, 2020 • 56min
Daryl Morey (Steps Down) Deep Dive + Ty Lue's Decision + BJ Johnson RIP
Basketball Buds, Zach Harper, Wosny Lambre, Jay King and Tray Edwards deep dive on Daryl Morey, the Rockets and the lasting effects, and fallout of a legendary GM stepping down in Houston. Also Ty Lue's decision to take the Clippers job despite "chemistry issues" in LA. Finally the passing of B.J. Johnson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 16, 2020 • 48min
Nerder Mailbag + Morey Steps Down + Ty Lue's Clippers
In this week's Nerder, Dave Dufour, Seth Partnow and Mo Dakhil take listener questions for a long overdue Mailbag. Also, Daryl Morey steps down as Rockets GM. The important impact he had throughout his tenure in Houston. Also can Ty Lue fix the Clippers?Are bigs back?Beating the LakersRookies in the Bubble aren’t rookiesMost interesting teams for offseasonShould the league institute a minutes limit? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 15, 2020 • 34min
Decoding 'Respect' + 2021 MVP Odds + Lue in NOLA? + Warriors Return + Giannis in South Beach
In this week's Point of Contention, Marcus Thompson debates James Edwards 3.0. Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: Decoding "Respect"Take 2: 2021 MVP Odds. LeBron gets disrespected again.Take 3: Coaching Carousal. Ty Lue to NOLA, Houston or LA?Take 4: Warriors Return, should we be scared?Take 5: Giannis leaving for South Beach?Produced by Jade Hoye Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 14, 2020 • 1h 1min
The MJ vs LeBron Debate Explained
David Aldridge, Wos Lambre and Marcus Thompson assess the current debate about who is the Greatest of all time, Michael Jordan or LeBron James. Who exactly doesn't respect LeBron and the reasons why we should. Does this title count? Do the Lakers Milwaukee titles count? Are they really the ' We Believe Lakers?" Then, hats off to Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 13, 2020 • 39min
LeBron's Legacy + NBA bubble wrap up
Tampering Podcast: Sam Amick is joined by Dan Woike, Michael Rosenberg, and Jared Greenberg to discuss their time in the NBA bubble, LeBron's legacy and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 12, 2020 • 1h 5min
LeBron Does It Again: Lakers Take Title + Bubble Awards
Basketball Buds: Zach Harper, BIG Wos, Dave DuFour, Jay King and Tray Edwards recap Game 6 of the NBA Finals. Also the Official 2020 Bubble Awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 10, 2020 • 34min
Game For the Ages: Heat x Lakers Recap + Decode
Basketball Buds, Dave DuFour, Wos Lambre, Mo Dakhil and Jared Weiss break down Game 5 of the 2020 NBA Finals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
