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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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Oct 10, 2023 • 15min
Daily Ding | The Thompson Twins
Jared Weiss gets an update from Kelly Iko and James Edwards on Amen and Ausar Thompson as they begin their careers with their respective teams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 9, 2023 • 58min
Harden Check-In + Indie NBA
Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater discuss how the James Harden situation unfolding for the 76ers, how good the Pacers can be, extension talks for Klay Thompson and Immanuel Quickley, and the defending champ Denver Nuggets Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 6, 2023 • 34min
The Wide Open West
Mo Dakhil, Seth Partnow, and Dave DuFour take a look at the landscape of the Western Conference in the wake of the Damian Lillard trade, discuss the Nuggets as returning champions, attempt to project the Lakers and Warriors, and touch on the competitiveness throughout the West. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 5, 2023 • 18min
Jrue Holiday Arrives in Boston
Jared Weiss joins Dave DuFour immediately after Jrue Holiday's introductory press conference with the Boston Celtics to discuss Jrue's comments on working with Joe Cronin and the Portland Trail Blazers to find a home, his desire to play in Boston, and looking forward to facing the Milwaukee Bucks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 4, 2023 • 41min
The Bucks start here
Eric Nehm joins Marcus Thompson and David Aldridge to discuss the Damian Lillard move to Milwaukee, the Bucks operating in silence, and expectations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 3, 2023 • 1h 1min
Media Day Round Up
TamperingSam Amick, Fred Katz, Anthony Slater and Andrew Schlecht break down NBA Media Day across the league including: James Harden not showing up for Philly, Jimmy Butler's hair, Nuggets defending champs, SGA and OKC, the Knicks and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 2, 2023 • 44min
Basketball Beef and Petty Trades
Zach Harper, Jay King, and Eric Nehm react to the fallout from the Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday trades, discuss all the beefs created during the saga, and look ahead to the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 29, 2023 • 40min
Who won the Damian Lillard trade?
Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour react to Damian Lillard being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks, the Phoenix Suns and Portland Trail Blazers swapping centers, and the Miami Heat losing out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 27, 2023 • 20min
Damian Lillard traded to Milwaukee
The Athletic's Milwaukee Bucks beat writer, Eric Nehm, joins Dave DuFour to breakdown Damian Lillard's move to the Milwaukee Bucks from the Portland Trail Blazers in a three-team trade involving the Phoenix Suns, his fit with Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the loss of Jrue Holiday's defense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 27, 2023 • 26min
Lillard to Toronto?
Eric Koreen and Dave DuFour discuss the Toronto Raptors' interest in Damian Lillard, why it may be a bad idea, and trade scenarios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
