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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Andrew Schlecht is joined by Sean Highkin, from The Rose Garden Report, to preview the Portland Trailblazers season, discuss the addition of Ja Morant to a crowded backcourt, and the impact of the new ownership group.
Host: Andrew Schlecht
Guest: Sean Highkin
Exec Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Video/Audio: Alex Oliver
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Andrew Schlecht is joined by Erik Slater, from the Locked On Nets podcast, to preview the Brooklyn Nets season, which young players to watch, and their future.
Host: Andrew Schlecht
With: Erik Slater
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video: Alex Oliver
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Es Baraheni is joined by James Edwards III to preview the New York Knicks 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: James Edwards III
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video: Alex Oliver
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Es Baraheni is joined by Jared Weiss to preview the San Antonio Spurs 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: Jared Weiss
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video: Alex Oliver
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Es Baraheni is joined by Samson Folk and Trevon Heath of the Pull Up Tre podcast to discuss the Raptors championship odds, Kawhi Leonard and Scottie Barnes fit, and whether they need to make a trade.
Host: Es Baraheni
With: Samson Folk and Trevon Heath
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video: Alex Oliver
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Es Baraheni is joined by Lauren Williams to preview the Atlanta Hawks 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: Lauren Williams
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video: Alex Oliver
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Es Baraheni is joined by Zena Keita to preview the Golden State Warriors 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: Zena Keita
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video: Alex Oliver
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Dave DuFour is joined by Marcus Thompson II to discuss his new book on basketball game changers, exploring how players and innovations have transformed the sport. He shares insights on legendary figures, evolution of play styles, and the future of basketball.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Marcus Thompson
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video: Alex Oliver
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Andrew Schlecht is joined by Deuce Mason and Morgan Ragan to discuss the Sacramento Kings 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: Andrew Schlecht
With: Deuce Mason and Morgan Ragan
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video: Alex Oliver
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Es Baraheni is joined by Joel Lorenzi to discuss the Chicago Bulls 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: Joel Lorenzi
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video: Alex Oliver
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