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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.
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Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are back for another episode of the Saturday Slam N Jam. They discuss the week of basketball plus their Good, Bad, and What including the Hornets insane lineup, Westbrook drama, Reed Sheppard, and the 76ers in the play in? In part 2, Trill Bro Dude of the You Know Ball podcast joins to discuss the 76ers, how they are doing with Embiid, if Maxey can be a number 1 guy and why Sixers fans boo’d Morey in New Orleans. Then they finish with a fun edition of Andrew vs. the Beat.Hosts: Andrew Schlecht, Alex SpeersWith: Trill Bro DudeProducer: Andrew SchlechtVideo Edit: Carl Finocchiaro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the big night in the Western Conference playoff race with the Wolves and Nuggets heading up and the Rockets and Lakers moving down. Then, Hunter Patterson joins the show after the Pistons were dominated by Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs to discuss their level of contention and how they adjust when Cade Cunningham is ineffective.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni and Hunter PattersonExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to the Hornets dominant win over the Celtics and wonder about Charlotte’s success in the playoffs. Then, Fred Katz joins the show after the Knicks loss to the Thunder to breakdown the positives, their recent success, and whether their defense holds up in the playoffs.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita and Fred KatzExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni and Zena Keita discuss the news around the NBA and have a discussion around the Pistons on if Cade is doing too much. Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita and Es BaraheniProducer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the Cavaliers taking down the Pistons without Donovan Mitchell, Cade Cunningham’s rough night, and the how the Knicks exposed the Raptors flaws. Then, Tony Jones joins the show after the Sixers were dismantled by Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs to discuss Joel Embiid’s return and Philly’s playoff hopes.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni and Tony JonesExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the Nuggets’ scare in Utah and Darius Garland’s return for the Clippers. Then, Jay King joins the show to discuss Jayson Tatum’s return, the Celtics season, and Joe Mazzulla’s coaching style.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni and Jay KingExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni and Zena Keita react to the marquee games from the weekend and their impact on the playoff race with only six weeks remaining in the regular season. Do the Nuggets just need to get healthy? Can anyone in the East stop the Pistons?Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita and Es BaraheniExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver 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 plus their Good, Bad, and What including the best and worst shooters in the NBA, the Pelicans, Kon Knueppel and more. In part 2, Christian Clark of the Athletic joins to discuss the Mavs, Cooper Flagg’s rookie season, and what their plan is moving forward. Then they finish with a fun edition of Andrew vs. the Beat.Hosts: Andrew Schlecht, Alex SpeersWith: Christian ClarkProducer: Andrew SchlechtVideo Edit: Monica Compton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Es Baraheni is joined by Andrew Schlecht to discuss the Rockets win over the Magic, Shai’s return and the Spurs going undefeated in the month of February. Then after the break Wes Goldberg of Locked On joins to discuss the Heat’s loss to the Sixers, and how the Heat move forward in this summer. Host: Es BaraheniWith: Andrew Schlecht and Wes GoldbergProducer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Zena Keita is joined by Law Murray of the Athletic to discuss the Nuggets big win over the Celtics. They also touch on the Bucks win over the Cavs and if the Bucks are going to make the Play In. Then after the break Hunter Patterson of the Athletic joins to discuss the Piston’s win over the short handed Thunder.Host: Zena KeitaWith: Law Murray and Hunter PattersonProducer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Andrew Schlecht and Es Baraheni play a game of Who do you trust more? and discuss who are the most trustworthy teams come Playoff time. Host: Andrew SchlechtWith: Es BaraheniProducer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Es Baraheni is joined by Andrew Schlecht to discuss the Thunder’s win over the Raptors and Cason Wallace’s big night. Then they discuss the debuts of Coby White and Jonathan Kuminga plus the return of Dejounte Murray. Then after the break, James Edwards of the Athletic joins to discuss the Knicks loss to the Cavs and how the Knicks can solve their issues before the playoffs.Host: Es BaraheniWith: Andrew Schlecht and James EdwardsProducer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Lara Sinclair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.






10 minutes of dead air. cool, cool cool.
This podcast focuses on the most inane, least interesting topics…and takes the worst stances on each.
This Dufour dude needs to work on his conversational awareness. Constantly trampling over others analysis and feedback.
Every December I tell myself I won’t go overboard with holiday accessories, and yet… here we are. To me, Christmas earrings are less about fashion and more about leaning into the fun of the season. I like the idea of having something festive but not cheap-looking, something you’d actually want to keep and maybe wear year after year. The challenge is finding designs that are playful without being tacky. I recently came across this page: https://olertis.com/services/christmas-earrings/ , and it got me thinking about how custom or personalized jewelry makes the difference. Instead of generic snowflakes from a mall shop, you could have a pair that actually feels thoughtful—like part of your holiday tradition. I’ve seen Olertis mentioned in jewelry discussions, and I like that their approach is about turning personal ideas into custom designs. It’s the kind of thing that feels more like a memory than just another accessory.
unfortunately all the great names of the athletic are gone along with the awesome shows they made (and they made daily ding along all of that great content). this is now just a bad version of daily ding
Finally, some Trae Young love and appreciation. Most hated , slept on, overlooked, scrutinized 25.5 - 9.5 career avg player in history.
no one wants to hear karl malone
Zach impersonation 0:15
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss conference finals candidates (3:40) and what the past decade tells us, questions surrounding the Phoenix Suns (14:50), and then Matt Moore of the Action Network joins the podcast to discuss the Nuggets (31:00) and play a rousing game of Andrew vs. the Beat (44:40).
Couldn’t give any shits less about what hairstylists or nightclub promoters are a part of nba culture. You’re welcome.
Mike Smeltz to discuss the Brooklyn Nets (28:37) and play a rousing version of Andrew vs. The Beat (51:03)
Am I the only one who couldn’t give a single shit less about these fashion people?
Draft review with draft guru Sam Vecenie (26:27). Andrew vs. the beat (53:05).
Raptors wheel of fandom with Tas Melas of No Dunks (30:35). Scottie Barnes talk (32:05). Andrew vs the beat (1:00:15).
The annoying background music made this podcast impossible to enjoy. What is the producer trying to do? I just turned it off after a few minutes. I'm sure I wasn't the only one. Terrible!!
All of the sound effects, audio hiccups and song inserts make this a painful listen. It's too bad we can't just listen to the experts and information that we tuned in to hear.
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Could you stop putting those other sounds and songs behind the voices of the guests? Nice podcast
The trade 1:35 Denver vs GSW offense – Wos 5:00 Assets for big market vs small market – Wos 15:10 Jury still out on KD - Seth 16:35 Harden role 17:45 Importance of defense – Wos 19:45 Draft capital 23:05
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