Stay ConnectedStart 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.
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Dave DuFour is joined by Adam Mares, from DNVR, to preview the Denver Nuggets season, discuss Jamal Murray’s impact and importance, and breakdown the MVP chances for Nikola Jokić.
Host: Dave DuFour
Guest: Adam Mares
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Video/Audio: Alex Oliver
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Es Baraheni is joined by Josh Robbins from the Athletic to preview the Washington Wizards season, breakdown A.J. Dybantsa’s impact as a rookie, and project their playoff chances.
Host: Es Baraheni
With: Josh Robbins
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video: Alex Oliver
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Dave DuFour is joined by Tony Jones from the Athletic to preview the Philadelphia 76ers season, discuss their added star power with Jaylen Brown and LeBron James, and debate who their best player will be this season.
Host: Dave DuFour
Guest: Law Murray
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Video/Audio: Alex Oliver
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Es Baraheni is joined by Josh Robbins from the Athletic to preview the Orlando Magic season, discuss their coaching change, and what to look for from Paolo Banchero.
Host: Es Baraheni
With: Josh Robbins
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video: Alex Oliver
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Es Baraheni is joined by Justin Rowan and Carter Rodriguez, the hosts of the Chase Down Podcast, to preview the Cleveland Cavaliers season, breakdown the biggest storylines to watch, and discuss their championship chances.
Host: Es Baraheni
Guests: Justin Rowan and Carter Rodriguez
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video: Alex Oliver
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Dave DuFour is joined by Law Murray from the Athletic to preview the Los Angeles Clippers season, weigh the fallout of their tumultuous offseason, and look at the direction of the franchise without Kawhi Leonard.
Host: Dave DuFour
Guest: Law Murray
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Video/Audio: Alex Oliver
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Indiana Pacers Preview
Es Baraheni is joined by Caitlin Cooper to preview the Indiana Pacers season and answer the following questions:
1. What’s the thing most fans are looking forward to with this team? / Biggest Storyline
2. What’s the floor and ceiling?
3. Who’s the X Factor?
4. Expectations for the best player or best rookie?
5. Crystal ball prediction for the season
Host: Es Baraheni
With: Caitlin Cooper
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video: Alex Oliver
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Es Baraheni is joined by Shamit Dua to preview the New Orleans Pelicans season and answer the following questions:
1. What’s the thing most fans are looking forward to with this team? / Biggest Storyline
2. What’s the floor and ceiling?
3. Who’s the X Factor?
4. Expectations for the best player or best rookie?
5. Crystal ball prediction for the season
Host: Es Baraheni
With: Shamit Dua
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video: Alex Oliver
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Es Baraheni is joined by Brian Geisinger to preview the Charlotte Hornets season and answer the following questions:
1. What’s the thing most fans are looking forward to with this team? / Biggest Storyline
2. What’s the floor and ceiling?
3. Who’s the X Factor?
4. Expectations for the best player or best rookie?
5. Crystal ball prediction for the season
Host: Es Baraheni
With: Brian Geisinger
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video: Alex Oliver
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Miami Heat Preview
Es Baraheni is joined by Wes Goldberg to preview the Miami Heat season and answer the following questions:
1. What’s the thing most fans are looking forward to with this team? / Biggest Storyline
2. What’s the floor and ceiling?
3. Who’s the X Factor?
4. Expectations for the best player or best rookie?
5. Crystal ball prediction for the season
Host: Es Baraheni
With: Wes Goldberg
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video: Alex Oliver
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