The Athletic NBA Daily

Zena Keita and Law Murray discuss Law’s power rankings and who are the true contenders in the NBA right now, and what his process is like selecting the teams. Then Jared Weiss of the Athletic joins to discuss the Spurs win in Detroit over the Pistons, if they are title contenders, and much more.Host: Zena KeitaWith: Law Murray and Jared WeissProducer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Lara Sinclair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zena Keita and Es Baraheni discuss Celtics dominating the Lakers, the Nuggets falling to the short handed Warriors, and then after the break Andrew Schlecht joins to discuss the Thunder’s big win against the red hot Cavs without SGA, Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell.Host: Zena KeitaWith: Es Baraheni and Andrew SchlechtProducer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Lara Sinclair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are back for another episode of the Saturday Slam N Jam. They discuss the All Star Weekend, the Sixers, the success of the Pistons, and their pre-leap players. Then after the break they are joined by Rylan Stiles of the Locked on Thunder Podcast and OKC Dream Team to discuss the Thunder’s season, their injuries, leaps from Cason Wallace and Isaiah Joe and much more. Then they finish with a fun edition of Andrew vs. the Beat.Hosts: Andrew Schlecht, Alex SpeersWith: Rylan StilesProducer: Andrew SchlechtVideo Edit: Monica Compton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the Clippers win over the Nuggets and Kevin Durant’s burning performance against the Hornets. Then, James Edwards joins the show after the Knicks’ disheartening loss to the Pistons to discuss the problem with Karl-Anthony Towns in the offense, New York’s defensive problems, and Cade Cunningham’s MVP case.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni and James EdwardsExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Carl Finocchiaro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour and Zena Keita are joined by Jon Krawczynski to react to Anthony Edwards’ All-Star MVP, why the Wolves seem bored with the regular season, and the importance of Mike Conley’s return.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita and Jon KrawczynskiExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Carl Finocchiaro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Schlecht, Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Es Baraheni do the full NBA expansion draft protections for all 30 teams in the NBA. Host: Andrew SchlechtWith: Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni and Zena KeitaProducer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour and Zena Keita are joined by Mirin Fader to discuss her profile of Kon Knueppel, his incredible rookie season, and the Charlotte Hornets fun season.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita and Mirin FaderExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Carl Finocchiaro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are joined by Justin Rowan of the Chase Down Podcast to discuss the Cavs post trade deadline. How has James Harden changed the Cavs offense? How will they be different come playoff time? What are the defensive concerns come playoff time? And then….. will LeBron come back to Cleveland this summer?Host: Dave DuFourWith: Justin Rowan and Es BaraheniProducer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Carl Finocchiaro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zena Keita and Es Baraheni are joined by Dave DuFour who is in LA for the All Star Game to discuss the new All Star format and how it was a success, and if it can be replicated. Then they discuss the 3 point contest, the slam dunk contest and how Saturday night can be improved. Then the crew close out the show discussion Adam Silver’s press conference about tanking and the state of the league.Host: Zena KeitaWith: Dave DuFour and Es BaraheniProducer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Carl Finocchiaro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are back for another episode of the Saturday Slam N Jam. They discuss the week of basketball including a fight between the Hornets and Pistons, Clippers drama, new faces in new places and more. Then they go over their Good, Bad and WHAT??? Including tanking, Topic’s return, CP3’s retirement and more. In part 2, Law Murray of the Athletic joins to discuss the Clippers on and off court drama, what it’s been like covering them, and more. Then they finish with a fun edition of Andrew vs. the Beat.Hosts: Andrew Schlecht, Alex SpeersWith: Law MurrayProducer: Andrew SchlechtVideo Edit: Monica Compton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are joined by Sam Amick of the Athletic to discuss his sit down with Suns owner Mat Ishbia. How did the Suns get here? What lessons has he learned, and much more. Then in segment 2, the guys discuss the trade deadline leftovers, tanking and much more.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita and James EdwardsExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Carl Finocchiaro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to the Kawhi Leonard’s 4th quarter in a Clippers win over the Rockets and Cam Thomas exploding off the bench to take down the Magic. Then, James Edwards joins the show after the Knicks’ dismantling of the 76ers to talk Jose Alvarado and what the Knicks need coming out of the All Star break.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita and James EdwardsExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Carl Finocchiaro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Schlecht, Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Zen Keita do an NBA role player draft to highlight the best supporting players in the NBA.Host: Andrew SchlechtWith: Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, Zena KeitaProducer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni break down the insane performance by Wemby against the Lakers, the Suns taking down the Mavs, and then Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports joins the show to discuss the slog of a game between the Clippers and Rockets, how the Rockets can improve their offense between now and the Playoffs, if they can sign anyone to play point guard for them, and more.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni, Kelly IkoProducer: Andrew SchlechtVideo Producer: Carl FinoccchiaroJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to the Cavs win over the Nuggets and all of the players returning from injury. Then, Hunter Patterson joins the show from Charlotte where the Pistons and Hornets had a playoff atmosphere and flared tempers.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita and Hunter PattersonExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Carl Finocchiaro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to the Rockets close win over the Thunder, James Harden’s Cavs debut, and the egregious tanking happening in Utah. Then, the gang takes a look at the Hornets 9-game winning streak, the messiness of the Eastern Conference, and Minnesota’s struggles.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena KeitaExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Carl Finocchiaro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Schlecht is joined by Fred Katz to break down the NBA Trade Deadline and hand out trade awards including:Pau Gasol Award - the trade that makes a team a true contenderPJ Washington Award - goes to the trade that most people didn’t like, but we think could really pay off in the PlayoffsGordon Hayward Award - a trade that most everyone praises but it will reveal a player is washedPoeltl Award - to the team that gave up a first round pick for a player and everyone will question it all of next seasonMike Conley Award - a trade for a veteran that will end up helping turn a team aroundSimone Fontecchio award - the trade that NBA sickos obsess over, but won’t move the needle at allBogdanovic and Burks award - to the most overrated trade of the deadlineHost: Andrew SchlechtWith: Fred KatzVideo Editor: Monica ComptonProducer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are joined by John Hollinger to recap the trade deadline, the Zubac to the Pacers trade, Anthony Davis to the Wizards, the most confusing trade and the best/worst trades of the deadline.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni and John HollingerProducer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Carl Finocchiaro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the James Harden for Darius Garland trade from both sides. Danny Cunningham, from Locked On Cavs, hits the Cavaliers angle and Law Murray, of the Athletic, joins the show to offer the Clippers perspective.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni, Danny Cunningham, and Law MurrayExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Carl Finocchiaro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour, Andrew Schlecht and Es Baraheni are joined by Keith Parish of the Grits and Grinds podcast to discuss the trade of Jaren Jackosn Jr to the Utah Jazz PLUS a live reaction to the trade between Minnesota, Chicago and Detroit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.