The Athletic NBA Daily
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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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Dec 9, 2022 • 14min
Daily Ding: Murray time in Portland | Spurs win, finally!
Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour recap an absolutely wild finish between the Denver Nuggets and Portland Trailblazers. Jamal Murray's last second setback three pointer seals the deal for Denver 121 to 120. The Spurs snap an 11 game losing streak thanks to 32 points from Keldon Johnson. Bam Adebayo leads the Miami Heat to a home victory over the Clippers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 8, 2022 • 39min
Trae Young No Show + Cavs a Contender?
Point of Contention:Hawks dysfunction, Contending Cavs?, the crowded West, scoring is up, and which slow starting teams will bounce back? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 8, 2022 • 15min
Daily Ding: Celtics crush Suns | Jazz steal victory
Mark Schindler and Dave DuFour recap a busy Wednesday night in the NBA. The Bucks beat Jay King's Kings thanks to 35 points from Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Jazz steal a win at home against a shorthanded Warriors team. The Boston Celtics trounce the Suns in Phoenix. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 7, 2022 • 41min
How the Pacers became the NBA's surprise team with Caitlin Cooper
On this week's Hoops Adjacent, David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson are joined by Caitlin Cooper from Indy Cornrows to breakdown how the Indiana Pacers have gone from the preseason tanking predictions to a potential Eastern Conference playoff team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 7, 2022 • 14min
Daily Ding: Luka Out-Duels Jokic
Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil break down the Mavs in in Denver, the Cavs defeating the Lakers, and the Pistons beating the Heat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 6, 2022 • 56min
Hawks Turmoil | Lakers Turnaround?
Sam Amick and Anthony Slater are joined by Jovan Buha to discuss the Hawks turmoil between Trae Young and Nate McMillan, the sudden surge from the Lakers, Anthony Davis and if the Lakers need to make a trade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 6, 2022 • 14min
Daily Ding: Nembhard Does It Again!
Andrew Schlecht and Mark Schindler discuss the big win by the Pacers against the Warriors, the Celtics beat the Raptors, and all the other games from around the association on Monday, Dec. 5th. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 5, 2022 • 49min
Sweep the Leg!
Zach Harper and the Basketball Buds are back! What was Rudy Gobert thinking? Should the Lakers still be thinking about a reboot? Jay King breaks down the secrets to the Kings' success in another 'King's Minute'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 5, 2022 • 19min
Weekend Update: Alvarado On Fire | AD Dominates
Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap the top stories from the weekend. Trae Young and Nate McMillan miscommunicated over a scheduled game. Jose Alvarado destroyed the Nuggets with a career high 38 points. The Sacramento Kings keep lighting the beam. Anthony Davis scores 99 points in two games over the weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 3, 2022 • 55min
Cavs Ride Again + Timberwolves Roller Coaster
Saturday Slam and JamAndrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the Cavs offense, the Spurs losing streak, the Mavs place in the West and more. In part two Jon Krawczynski joins the guys to discuss the Timberwolves and how they move forward with their current group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
