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The Athletic
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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Jan 17, 2024 • 56min
Siakam to Indy + Nerder Mailbag
Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour react to the marquee NBA primetime games, discuss the recent Pascal Siakam trade rumors, and answer listener questions in a wide ranging mailbag. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 16, 2024 • 41min
Chicago Boos w/ J.A. Adande + Vince Goodwill
J.A. Adande and Vince Goodwill join David Aldridge to discuss the NBA load management report, the reaction to Jerry Krause in Chicago, Michael Jordan’s career, and Bill Belichick on a job interview. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 15, 2024 • 1h 1min
Zach Brings His Laptop + The Buddies
Zach Harper, Jay King, and Jost Heustis react to listener comments, discuss the trade between the Washington Wizards and Detroit Pistons, and hand out some mid-season awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 12, 2024 • 1h 4min
Jazz in Rhythm + Pacers Problems
Slam and JamAndrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the Week that Was, 5 offensive stats, and how the Jazz are cruising to the Play In Tournament.Then Caitlin Cooper of Basketball, She Wrote blog joins the podcast to talk Indiana Pacers and play a fun game of Andrew vs. the Beat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 11, 2024 • 1h 6min
Bouncing Around the NBA: Knicks, Raptors, Clippers and Wolves
TamperingSam Amick and Fred Katz bounce around the NBA first discussing Fred's beat, the New York Knicks and how they've played since the OG Anunoby trade. They are then joined by William Lou of the Raptors show to discuss the other side of that trade and what might happen with Pascal Siakam. Law Murray, Clippers beat writer, joins to discuss the Kawhi Leonard extension and the potential of the Clippers. Finally, Sam and Fred are joined by Jon Krawczynski, Timberwolves beat writer, to discuss the recent play of the Wolves and what they are looking for as the trade deadline approaches. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 10, 2024 • 39min
Mid-Season MVP Tiers + Clippers Contending
Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour react to the Ja Morant injury news, Eric Spoelstra's new contract, the Clippers status as title contenders, and check in on Seth's MVP Tiers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 9, 2024 • 53min
Draymond's resolutions | Bob Myers + The NFL
Zena Keita joins David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson to discuss resolutions, Bob Myers' new NFL gig, and the Draymond spectacle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 8, 2024 • 57min
Draymond's return + Lakers and Warriors toast?
The Buds discuss the long awaited return of Draymond from his suspension and his comments amid his comeback. Are the Bucks title chances already over? Plus, they step into the Hot Take Safe Zone, and what teams should be on panic mode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 5, 2024 • 1h 3min
Thunder Contenders NOW? | Kings talk with Deuce and Mo
Slam and JamAndrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the Week that Was, 5 stats that made me say hmmm... including Thunder, Wolves and Warriors stats, and Alex making the case that maybe it's not crazy that the Thunder are contenders this season.After a break the guys bring in Deuce Mason and Morgan Ragan of the Deuce and Mo Podcast to discuss the Kings, if they need to make a deal and more. PLUS a really fun edition of Andrew vs. the Beat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 4, 2024 • 1h 2min
Lakers Struggle | Thunder Roll | Clippers Rise
TamperingSam Amick, Anthony Slater and Fred Katz are joined in the first segment by Jovan Buha to discuss the Lakers struggles and how they are tuning out Darvin Hamm. Then they discuss the Knicks and how OG Anunoby has fit so far.Then Andrew Schlecht joins to discuss the Thunder, Mark Diagneault and if they will make a trade. Then Sam and the gang finishes discussing the Clippers and Draymond's return timetable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.