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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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Mar 1, 2024 • 57min
NBA Role Player Awards + Pelican's Problems
Slam and JamAndrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week that was in the NBA, the first edition of the NBA Role Player Awards, and how the Bucks have looked since Doc Rivers took over.Then in part 2, Will Guillory of the Athletic joins to discuss the Pelicans, point Zion, their crunch time problems and more. Then they end the show with another fun edition of Andrew vs. the Beat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 29, 2024 • 1h 9min
Leaping Around the League
TamperingSam Amick, Fred Katz, and Anthony Slater welcome The Athletic's Jon Krawczynski, Mike Vorkunov, and Eric Nehm to check in around the league on Leap Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 28, 2024 • 55min
Rookie Race + Is the East a Wrap?
NerderDave, Seth, and Mo drop in to discuss the hot seasons of Wemby, Chet, and Jaime Jaquez Jr. and whether the rookie race is open or if Wemby has run away with it. The guys also hit the Eastern Conference to see who can challenge the Celtics in the postseason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 28, 2024 • 42min
Great Clips with Law Murray
Hoops AdjacentDavid Aldridge and Marcus Thompson II talk if the pressure is on the Clippers with Law Murray.Also, they guys get into the Clippers' new arena, what issues they have to overcome before the playoffs, and thoughts on the new uniforms and rebrand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 26, 2024 • 48min
Unwritten Rules=Getting Scrappy | Who's Panicking Around the League?
Basketball BudsZach Harper, Josh Huestis, and Jay King discuss Trae Young's injury, the Wemby vs Chet rookie race, and determine what teams should be panicking as they play "The Panic Meter".Plus, the guys discuss the 'unwritten rules' of basketball, and why players feel the need to stand up for them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 23, 2024 • 1h 5min
Wild Wild West | Wemby Mania
Slam and JamAndrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week that was in the NBA, the top of the Western Conference, Potential Pre-Leap players, and more.Then they are joined by Matthew Tynan to discuss the San Antonio Spurs, Wembanyama, who else is developing on the Spurs, and how they move forward with their rebuild around Wemby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 22, 2024 • 58min
NBA A to Z with Jeff Zillgitt
TamperingSam Amick sits down with colleague Jeff Zillgitt of USA Today to discuss how the rest of the season is going to shake out, who is the favorite for MVP at this point, and what is the deal with the beef between Doc Rivers, and JJ Redick. Plus, find out why LeBron James was so happy to see Jeff in Indy this All-Star Weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 21, 2024 • 46min
Doc Rivers' big mouth | Who is All-Star Weekend for? | Analytics affecting too much?
Nerder, She WroteDave Dufour, Mo Dakhill, and Seth Partnow discuss Doc's recent comments about Bucks coaching job, the firing of Jacque Vaughn, and why All-Star Weekend may not need to be fixed. Plus, are analytics actually ruining the game? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 20, 2024 • 39min
All Star Fallout + the Future of NBA Broadcasts
Jared Weiss, Mike Vorkunov, and Tim Cato react to the fallout from a lackluster All Star Weekend, discuss the upcoming NBA media rights deals and league implementation of gambling, and breakdown the Commissioner’s comments on officiating. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 19, 2024 • 55min
Jacque Vaughn fired | All Star Woes | Hot Take Safe Zone
Zach Harper, Jay King, and Josh Huestis discuss the firing of Jacque Vaughn, react to Doc Rivers’ hilarious comments, attempt to fix the All Star Game, and get into the Hot Take Safe Zone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
