The Athletic NBA Daily

Saturday Slam N JamAndrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week of NBA Basketball, the Most Improved Player odds, and more of their favorite things from the week. Then Zena Keita joins to discuss the Warriors and their surprising rise in the Western Conference. In part 2, Trevor Lane of the Lakers Nation podcast joins to discuss the wild week of the Lakers including his moment in the press conference with JJ Redick, covering 39 year old LeBron, the Lakers defense and more. Then the guys finish off the week with a fun trivia game of Andrew vs. the Beat. Host: Andrew Schlecht and Alex SpeersWith: Zena Keita and Trevor LaneExecutive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour and Zena Keita break down the night of NBA basketball and the Tyrese Maxey injury for the Sixers. Then the breakfast club is joined by Senior writer at the Athletic Sam Amick to discuss the Clippers' new arena, Paul George’s return, and how the Clippers would rather have nothing than Paul George. In the final segment, Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic stops by to discuss the potential sale of the Celtics and how the new TV deal could affect NBA fans.Check us out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AbAmrk65aa4Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita, Sam Amick and Mike VorkunovExecutive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni discuss a night filled with animosity in the NBA as Paul George returns to the Clippers and JJ Redick calls out his Lakers squad. The duo are then joined by Warriors beat writer for The Athletic, Anthony Slater, to discuss their big win over the Celtics and the Cavs comeback to extend their record to 9-0.Check us out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LJUVpODUzeoHost: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni and Anthony SlaterExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtVideo/Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour and Andrew Schlecht react to Joel Embiids's suspension, Aaron Gordon's injury news, and Cooper Flagg's debut. Then, Doug Haller, Arizona beat writer for the Athletic, stops by to discuss Kevin Durant's leadership and the Suns' hot start.Check us out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7fe0oOsayNsHost: Dave DuFourWith: Andrew Schlecht & Doug HallerExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to Paul George's debut as a member of the 76ers and the return of Steph Curry for the Warriors. Then, Eric Nehm, Milwaukee Bucks beat writer for the Athletic, stops by to discuss the mood around the Bucks as they lose another game.Check us out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6NrH3f68_EYHost: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni & Eric NehmExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Es Baraheni react to the Joel Embiid beef in Philadelphia and the hot starts for the Thunder and Cavaliers. Then, the crew talks about the game of the year so far and the Vince Carter jersey retirement.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita & Es BaraheniExecutive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saturday Slam N JamAndrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the NBA Headlines of the week including Paolo Banchero's injury, Nuggets and Bucks struggling and a Wemby 5x5. Then the guys discuss the Rookie of the Year odds and their favorite things from the week including their favorite players, quotes, and more. In part 2 Bryce Simon of the Game Theory and Pistons Pulse podcasts joins to discuss the Pistons and if there is anything from their early start that indicates good progress. Then in the final segment they play a fun and stressful edition of Andrew vs. the Beat, a game show hosted by Alex Speers where Andrew and Bryce go head to head in Pistons trivia.Host: Andrew SchlechtWith: Alex Speers and Bryce SimonExecutive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to the Paolo Banchero injury news and the Suns' incredible 3rd quarter against the Clippers. Then, Kelly Iko, Rockets beat writer at The Athletic joins to discuss the Rockets' win over the Mavs. Then, Dave and Zena breakdown Victor Wembanyama's 5x5 performance against the Jazz.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena KeitaExecutive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the Pacers' win over the Celtics and Chet Holmgren dominates the matchup with Victor Wembanyama. Then, Jovan Buha, Lakers beat writer at the Athletic joins to discuss the Lakers' loss to the Cavs. Then, Dave and Es end the show with a look at a couple of standout sophomore performances.Check us out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1HOy86qnLIUHost: Dave DuFourWith: Es BaraheniExecutive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to the Warriors' win without Steph Curry and the Nuggets' winning in another overtime. Then Jon Krawczynski, Timberwolves beat writer at the Athletic joins to discuss the Wolves' loss to the Mavs. Then, Dave and Zena end the show with a couple of questions from the mailbag.Check us out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DfM9-gT7txAHost: Dave DuFourWith: Zena KeitaExecutive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.