

The Athletic NBA Daily
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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Nov 1, 2024 • 22min
Booker scores 40; Suns scorch Clippers | Wembanyama 5x5
Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to the Paolo Banchero injury news and the Suns' incredible 3rd quarter against the Clippers. Then, Kelly Iko, Rockets beat writer at The Athletic joins to discuss the Rockets' win over the Mavs. Then, Dave and Zena breakdown Victor Wembanyama's 5x5 performance against the Jazz.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena KeitaExecutive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 31, 2024 • 23min
Pacers outlast Celtics in OT | Lakers lose to undefeated Cavs
Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the Pacers' win over the Celtics and Chet Holmgren dominates the matchup with Victor Wembanyama. Then, Jovan Buha, Lakers beat writer at the Athletic joins to discuss the Lakers' loss to the Cavs. Then, Dave and Es end the show with a look at a couple of standout sophomore performances.Check us out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1HOy86qnLIUHost: Dave DuFourWith: Es BaraheniExecutive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 30, 2024 • 23min
Can the Timberwolves fix their defense?
Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to the Warriors' win without Steph Curry and the Nuggets' winning in another overtime. Then Jon Krawczynski, Timberwolves beat writer at the Athletic joins to discuss the Wolves' loss to the Mavs. Then, Dave and Zena end the show with a couple of questions from the mailbag.Check us out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DfM9-gT7txAHost: Dave DuFourWith: Zena KeitaExecutive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 29, 2024 • 23min
What’s wrong with the Knicks?
Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni break down a crazy night of NBA basketball including 50 from Paolo Banchero, the Suns beating the Lakers, and more. Then James Edwards, Knicks beat writer at the Athletic joins to discuss the Knicks loss to the Cavs. Then the guys end the show to talk about all the comebacks in the NBA last night.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es BaraheniExecutive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 28, 2024 • 20min
Time to Panic for Bucks and Nuggets?
Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Es Baraheni bring you the best of the weekend including Celtics and Thunder. Then they move to the classic panic meter in which they talk about which teams need to panic including the Bucks, Nuggets, and more. Finally, the NBA Daily crew makes their bets of the week, brought to you by BetMGM.Check us out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cA7YjA2cI3EHost: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita and Es BaraheniExecutive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 26, 2024 • 1h 9min
Celtics and Thunder Dominate Week 1
Slam n' JamAndrew Schlecht and Alex Speers give a break down of the biggest stories in the NBA from week 1, give their favorite things including quotes, plays, players and more. Then Es Baraheni of the NBA Daily joins to discuss his big picture thoughts on the first week of the NBA. Finally, Alex Speers hosts "Andrew vs. the Beat" as Andrew faces off against Es in a very challenging (and possibly controversial) NBA trivia game.Host: Andrew SchlechtWith: Alex Speers and Es BaraheniExecutive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 25, 2024 • 22min
Are the Nuggets in trouble?
On today’s episode of the NBA Daily, Dave DuFour and Zena Keita bring in Andrew Schlecht to discuss the Thunder’s big win against the Nuggets, Chet’s dominance, and who the Nuggets can count on off the bench. In the next block, Dave and Zena bounce around the league discussing a close win by the Wolves, Luka’s insane pass, and the young Wizards. Finally, our wonderful NBA Daily hosts give us who has had the best and worst first impressions from week 1 of the NBA.Check us out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KNL3dvbBhLIHost: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita and Andrew SchlechtExecutive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 24, 2024 • 21min
Can Kevin Durant carry the Suns?
On today’s episode of the NBA Daily, Dave DuFour, and Es Baraheni break down the Suns/Clippers overtime thriller, and discuss the news of the night including Dejounte Murray’s broken hand, and big returns for night one. Then, to finish the show, Dave and Es do a stock watch overreaction for the first big night of NBA basketball.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es BaraheniExecutive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 23, 2024 • 21min
LeBron, Bronny and the Celtics Make History
On today’s episode of the NBA Daily, Dave DuFour, and Zena Keita discuss opening night in the NBA including, LeBron James and his son Bronny taking the court, the clunky new-look Timberwolves, and how the Knicks struggled against the Celtics. In the next block Jay King, Celtics beat writer at the Athletic, joins us from TD Garden to discuss the Celtics big win and historic shooting night against the Knicks. Finally, Dave and Zena discuss the players they are most looking forward to watching on night two of the NBA, plus another wild Muzzula quote.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Żena Keita and Jay KingExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtCredit for Joe Muzzula clip - Noa Dalzell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 22, 2024 • 22min
Did the Rockets Overpay Sengun and Green?
On today's episode of the NBA Daily, Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni break down the contract extensions from October 21st, and if each contract was too high, too low or just right. In the second block, Jon Krawczynski of the Athletic joins to break down the Minnesota Timberwolves, the KAT trade, Edwards potential leap, and what the expectations are for them this season. Finally, Dave and Es preview opening night by discussing what they will be watching for in the Lakers/Wolves and the Knicks/Celtics games.Check us out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/00w3_L-c4HwHost: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni and Jon KrawczynskiExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtCredit for Joe Muzzula clip - Noa Dalzell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


