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, Es Baraheni, and Zena Keita discuss the Nuggets and Rockets NBA Cup game, Denver's loss of Aaron Gordon to injury, and the ascension of Reed Shepherd for Houston. Then, the gang react to Chris Paul's retirement announcement and the beef between Klay Thompson and Ja Morant.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Es Baraheni and Zena Keita
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody
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Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week of the NBA basketball, the Good, the Bad, and the WHAT?? and then the boys are joined by Adam Mares of DNVR to discuss the Denver Nuggets and their hot start to the season, how Jokic has improved, what do you do with the Chicago loss, how good is their defense, and much more. Then the guys play a fun edition of Andrew vs. the Beat
Host: Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers
With: Adam Mares
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Monica Compton
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Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the reports of LaMelo Ball being unhappy in Charlotte and how Tyrese Maxey has taken an All NBA leap. Then, Josh Robbins joins the show to discuss the Magic's win over the Clippers and how Paolo Banchero fits when he returns from injury.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Es Baraheni and Josh Robbins
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody
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Dave DuFour and Zena Keita discuss the Rockets offense and its sustainability, the Raptors secret to their early success, and Nikola Vucevic's game winner for the Bulls. Then, Will Guillory joins the show to breakdown Zion Williamson's return to action, the great starts for rookies Derik Queen and Jeremiah Fears, and why it took the Pelicans so long to fire Willie Green.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Zena Keita and Will Guillory
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody
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Andrew Schlecht, Dave DuFour, Zena Ketia, and Es Baraheni answer True or False questions about who the top 5 teams in the NBA are, if the East is Deeper than the West, and who needs the number 1 pick the most.
Host: Andrew Schlecht
With: Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni and Zena Keita
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
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Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the season debut of LeBron James, discuss how his return affects the Lakers, and breakdown the Pistons big winning streak. Then, Jared Weiss joins the show to talk about the Spurs comeback win over the Grizzlies and how they will deal with Victor Wembanyama's injury.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Es Baraheni and Jared Weiss
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody
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Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to the Bulls upset over the Denver Nuggets in spite of the big night from Nikola Jokić, Paul George's season debut in a Sixers win, and Victor Wembanyama's calf injury. Then, Eric Nehm joins the show to breakdown Giannis Antetokounmpo's injury and how the Bucks will handle his absence.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Zena Keita and Eric Nehm
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody
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Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Zena Keita recap all the action from the weekend. The gang discuss the play of Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun to lead the Rockets to an overtime win over the Magic, Stephen Curry being a nightmare for Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs, and debate whether the Hawks are better without Trae Young. Then, they discuss the Pelicans treatment and firing of head coach Willie Green and the rash of injuries spreading around the NBA.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Es Baraheni and Zena Keita
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody
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Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week of the NBA basketball, the Good, the Bad, and the WHAT?? and then the boys are joined by Carter Rodriguez of the Chase Down Podcast to discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers. They discuss the Cavs 3 point shooting, how they are fairing with their new bench, and how they are off to such a strange start in the weak East. Then the guys play a fun edition of Andrew vs. the Beat
Host: Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers
With: Carter Rodriguez
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Monica Compton
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Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Sam Vecenie talk about this year's rookie class, Sam's rankings, and Cooper Flagg as a point guard. Then, Eric Koreen joins the show to breakdown the Raptors big win over the Cavaliers, Scottie Barnes start to the year, and how the bench has been boosted.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Es Baraheni, Sam Vecenie, and Eric Koreen
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody
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