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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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Feb 25, 2023 • 1h 16min
Steven Adams All Stars + Raptors Back in the Mix?
Saturday Slam and JamAndrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week that was in the NBA, which teams should be considered for the Conference Finals in the East and West? and Alex Speers introduces the Steven Adams All Stars.Then in Part 2 Eric Koreen of the Athletic joins to discuss the Raptors and play a rousing rendition of Andrew vs. the Beat!Go to tryfirstleaf.com/nbashow and sign up today to get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus free shipping.Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code NBASHOW to get 50% off your first monthHead over to play.runyourpool.com/theathleticnbashow and don’t forget to get your picks in when the bracket is live, March 12th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 24, 2023 • 44min
Pushing to the Playoffs
Mo Dakhil, Seth Partnow, and Dave DuFour discuss the firing of Nate McMillan in Atlanta, the Hawks coaching search, and look ahead to the remainder of the season.Go to tryfirstleaf.com/nbashow and sign up today to get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus free shipping.Head over to play.runyourpool.com/nbashow and don’t forget to get your picks in when the bracket is live, March 12th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 24, 2023 • 11min
Daily Ding: NBA returns from All-Star break with a vengeance
Jared Weiss and Law recap a full slate of games for the NBA's return to action Thursday night, including an OT win for the Celtics over the Pacers, 76ers beating the Grizzlies, Denver turning it on late to win against the Cavaliers and more.LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/dingGo to https://www.chime.com/ding to sign up for a Chime Credit Builder Visa Credit Card today! Thanks to Chime for supporting the show.Take advantage of MANSCAPED®’s best valued bundle and save 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code DING23 at Manscaped.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 23, 2023 • 48min
Can the Hawks be Coached?
Young OnesJared Weiss, Law Murray and Will Guillory discuss All Star Weekend, Westbrook to the Clippers, the Pelicans, NBA Paint, and can the Hawks be coached?Go to tryfirstleaf.com/nbashow and sign up today to get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus free shipping.Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code NBASHOW to get 50% off your first monthHead over to play.runyourpool.com/theathleticnbashow and don’t forget to get your picks in when the bracket is live, March 12th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 22, 2023 • 43min
NBA Referee, Undercover Cop, and Author: the varied life of Bob Delaney
On this week's Hoops Adjacent, former NBA referee Bob Delaney joins David Aldridge to talk about Delaney's new book Heroes are Human: a firsthand look at battling COVID from the front lines. Delaney also tells tales of his time as an undercover NJ state trooper and stories from officiating in the NBA.Go to tryfirstleaf.com/nbashow and sign up today to get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus free shipping.Head over to play.runyourpool.com/nbashow and don’t forget to get your picks in when the bracket is live, March 12th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 20, 2023 • 35min
NBA All Star Weekend Decode
The Basketball Buds recap an up and down NBA All Star weekend and the Dunk contest.Visit TryFirstleaf.com/NBASHOWto get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus free shipping.Visit play.runyourpool.com/NBASHOW to compete for a chance at $1,000!Head over to play.runyourpool.com/nbashow and don’t forget to get your picks in when the bracket is live, March 12th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 19, 2023 • 40min
NBA Legends Sunday: David Aldridge with Karl Malone, Spencer Haywood and Cedric Ceballos
A special Sunday edition of Hoops Adjacent, David Aldridge sits down with Karl Malone, Spencer Haywood and Cedric Ceballos to talk about each of their paths in the game and what they see in today's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 18, 2023 • 53min
Rising Stars Superlatives
Saturday Slam and JamAndrew Schlecht, Dave DuFour and Mike Smeltz discuss the Rising Stars Challenge, and then go over Rising Stars Superlatives. Who will be the first to win an MVP? Who could make All NBA? DPOY? 6th Man? and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 17, 2023 • 41min
What's in your playbook?
Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour celebrate All Star weekend with their favorite things, Charles Barkley's lockout comments, and a discussion about coaching and play calling.Visit Indeed.com/NBASHOW22 to start hiring nowVisit ro.co/athletic to get 20% off your first Roman order today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 17, 2023 • 10min
Daily Ding: Giannis Antetokounmpo injured | Timberwolves collapse against Wizards
Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil recap Thursday night's slate including Giannis' injury in Bucks vs. Bulls, the Wizards' comeback win vs, the Timberwolves, and the Clippers' win over the Suns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.