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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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Mar 26, 2020 • 41min
Most Valued Position, NBA Hunger Games and More Odd/Smart Questions
Nerder She Wrote's Dave DuFour, Mo Dakhil and Seth Partnow answer some of the smartest (and oddest) questions from their listeners including which position matters the most in building a champion, would you rather: flawed #1 or an overqualified #2 and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 20, 2020 • 43min
The NBA's Return to Play Options with Sam Amick
Nerder She Wrote's Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow, and Mo Dakhil are joined by The Athletic's Sam Amick to talk about NBA commissioner Adam Silver's comments on how the league could return to play. Plus the past team's you'd most want to rewatch, the past champions you'd least like to watch again and the everlasting legacy of Michael Jordan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 19, 2020 • 59min
Retro Rewind: NBA Finals 1993 'Bulls vs Suns Game 4'
In the latest episode of Basketball Buds Zach Harper, Dave DuFour and BLK Tray rewind back to 1993 to rewatch Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Suns and Bulls. Analyzing aspects of the game then, that are present now, and how the game has evolved. Plus backstories that were happening during this crucial period in Michael Jordan's Bulls history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 13, 2020 • 42min
Coronavirus Facts with Dr. Bottazzi and Dr. Binney
Nerder She Wrote's Dave DuFour and Seth Partnow are joined by Dr. Maria Elena Bottazzi, the co-director of the Texas Children’s Center for Vaccine Development at Baylor College of Medicine, and Dr. Zachary Binney, a sports injury epidemiologist at Emory University, to discuss what we know (and don't know) about the coronavirus, how it relates to the decision to suspend professional sports league's around the world, and best everyday practices for handling the virus.Thanks to @liminalphase of @AAAS for connecting us with world leading scientists like Dr. Bottazzi and a special thanks to @Sports2STEM for his assistance as well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 12, 2020 • 36min
NBA Suspends Season Emergency Show
NBA has suspended the season amid the coronavirus pandemic and Rudy Gobert reportedly testing positive for the ailment.Featuring: Zach Harper, Dave DuFour, Wosny Lambre, Mo Dakhil, Ethan Strauss and Tony Jones Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 11, 2020 • 40min
Warriors with No Fans and Whether LeBron James has a Legit Shot at MVP
Nerder She Wrote's Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow and Mo Dakhil are joined by The Athletic's Golden State Warriors reporter Anthony Slater to talk about the Warriors decision to play without fans in their arena due to coronavirus. Then (8:10) a debate of whether LeBron James for MVP conversation is legitimate. Plus a discussion on drop coverage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 11, 2020 • 58min
Corona Shut Down, Rockets Regression, LeBron vs Giannis
Basketball Buds. Zach Harper, BIG Wos, Dave DuFour, Jon Krawczynski and BLK Tray on the potential shutdown of games because of the Corona Virus. The Rockets regression, back to their old ways, and the LeBron vs Giannis MVP Debate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 9, 2020 • 1h 8min
Sloan Conference Meeting of the Minds with Amin Elhassen, Kevin Arnovitz & Henry Abbott
Nerder She Wrote's Dave DuFour and Seth Partnow are joined in Boston at the Sloan Conference by Amin Elhassen, Kevin Arnovitz and Henry Abbott to discuss what was learned at Sloan, the most unique ideas to improve the NBA schedule and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 6, 2020 • 34min
Rank Overreact: Week 19 Down the Stretch They Come
Zach Harper and BIG Wos read user comments from the latest Power Rankings. https://theathletic.com/1640423/2020/03/02/the-athletics-nba-power-rankings-week-19-heading-into-the-fourth-quarter/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 5, 2020 • 40min
Impact of Houston Rocket's Five Out Offense and Milwaukee Bucks Resting Ethic
Nerder She Wrote's Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow and Mo Dakhil dive into how the Houston Rockets have been successful on offense and defense in their ultra small-ball lineup. Plus how opponents may attack the new scheme. Then (26:02) the ripple effect of Giannas Antetokounmpo's and the Milwaukee Bucks starters light minutes load. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.