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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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Aug 30, 2023 • 1h 7min
Which lottery teams will make the leap?
Andrew Schlecht and James Edwards III discuss the Pistons and the direction of the franchise, if Cade can be a top 25 player, where Jaden Ivey fits in, and more. Then in Part 2 James and Andrew pick which teams they believe can jump from the lottery to the Playoffs/Play In. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 29, 2023 • 52min
Kerr recruiting the next Warriors star?
Sam Amick and Marcus Thompson discuss their time in Seattle, Team USA, if Steve Kerr is using team USA as a recruiting tool, and if Giannis is looking elsewhere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 28, 2023 • 27min
Mitchell Robinson (NOT) Riding the D Train
Jared Weiss is joined by Fred Katz to discuss two stories on the Knicks including a story on Mitchell Robinson's personality, and Immanuel Quickley's attention to detail on defense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 25, 2023 • 21min
Anthony Edwards Ascension with Jon Krawczynski
Jared Weiss is joined by Jon Krawczynski to discuss the ascension of Anthony Edwards and a story he wrote on Naz Reid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 24, 2023 • 22min
Breaking down the Knicks suing the Raptors
Jared Weiss is joined by Fred Katz to discuss the Knicks suing the Raptors, former employee for taking proprietary information with him to Toronto. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 23, 2023 • 46min
Evan Turner on New Media and James Harden
Mike Vorkunov is joined by Evan Turner to discuss his podcasting career with Point Forward and Beyond the Big 10, how he was covered when he was in the NBA, how there needs to be more journalistic integrity, how Evan views the James Harden situation, if Evan would have stayed in college if NIL existed when he was in college, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 22, 2023 • 15min
Daily Ding: Heating up in Dallas?
The Athletic’s Dallas Mavericks beat writer Tim Cato joins Jared Weiss for a midsummer update on the Mavericks roster, the weather in Dallas, and a look back at some of the big stories from last season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 21, 2023 • 29min
King of the Trade Request | Scheduled Takes
Zach Harper, Travonne Edwards, Jay King, and Mo Dakhil react to James Harden’s comments about Daryl Morey, the NBA schedule release, and the tournament groups. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 19, 2023 • 41min
NBA Schedule Making with Evan Wasch
Mike Vokunov brings on Evan Wasch Executive Vice President, Basketball Strategy & Analytics at National Basketball Association, about creating the NBA Schedule, the challenge of the In Season Tournament, and much more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 18, 2023 • 53min
NBA Tiers with Seth Partnow
Mo Dakhil and Seth Partnow discuss the NBA tiers he released this week on the Athletic: Why did LeBron fall? Why is Bridges so low? Who could be on the rise in the future? and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
