The Athletic NBA Daily
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni and James Edwards answer the following five questions about the Eastern Conference:
1. Who are the top 5 players in the East?
2. Which player is most likely to break out in the East?
3. Outside of the Washington and Brooklyn, what 3 other teams miss the Play In all together?
4. Who are the top 5 contenders in the East?
5. Who wins the East?
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Es Baraheni and James Edwards
Executive Pro...
Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Law Murray answer the following five questions about the Western Conference:
- Who are the top 5 players in the West?
2. Which player is most likely to break out in the West?
3. Outside of the Jazz, what 4 other teams miss the Play In all together?
4. Who are the top 5 contenders in the West?
5. Who wins the West?
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Zena Keita and Law Murray
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlech...
Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Es Baraheni discuss which teams, players, and coaches are under the most pressure heading into the NBA season. Then after the break they give their bold predictions for the NBA season.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Es Baraheni and Zena Keita
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody
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Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Es Baraheni are back and ready to preview the NBA season. They give their predictions for MVP, DPOY, MIP, COY, 6MOY and ROY.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Es Baraheni and Zena Keita
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody
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Es Baraheni is joined by Will Guillory of the Athletic to preview the Houston Rockets season. What are the expectations for Kevin Durant? How will he mesh with the young players? Is Amen Thompson ready to make a leap?
Host: Es Baraheni
With: Will Guillory
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody
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On today’s show, Zena Keita and Andy Larsen discuss the future of the Utah Jazz, focusing on the key factors that will determine the team's success in the coming years. They explore the importance of identifying players who will fit into the team's contention timeline, particularly highlighting Keyonte George's uncertain position. The discussion also touches on recent player trades, including Collin Sexton's trade to the Charlotte ...
Dave DuFour is joined by Jon Krawczynski of the Athletic to preview the Minnesota Timberwolves season. Jon gives his thoughts on the Wolves continuity, their plans at the point guard spot, and why Anthony Edwards has another leap coming.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Jon Krawczynski
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody
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Dave DuFour is joined by Doug Haller of the Athletic to preview the Phoenix Suns season. Doug gives his thoughts on the new look Suns, why they could be better without Kevin Durant, and why Devin Booker is the one of the most popular Suns players ever.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Doug Haller
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody
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Dave DuFour is joined by Tony Jones of the Athletic to preview the Philadelphia 76ers season. Tony gives his thoughts on the training camp injury situation with Paul George, Joel Embiid, and Jared McCain, why V.J. Edgecomb may have a superstar upside, and whether Daryl Morey and Nick Nurse are on the hot seat.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Tony Jones
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody
In this episode, Andrew and Alex discuss the Oklahoma City Thunder's offseason, focusing on player health, contract extensions, and expectations for the upcoming season. They analyze the potential for player development, particularly for Chet Holmgren and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, while also addressing the importance of shooting performance and overall team dynamics. The conversation highlights the challenges the Thunder may face in...
In this episode of NBA Daily, Zena and Marcus Thompson discuss the Golden State Warriors' offseason, focusing on the impact of Al Horford's signing, the potential of young players like Jonathan Kuminga, and the expectations for the team's veteran stars, including Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler. They explore the importance of Draymond Green's role and how the team can navigate the challenges of an aging roster while aiming for success...
Zena Keita is joined by Jared Weiss of the Athletic to preview the San Antonio Spurs season. Jared gives his thoughts on Wembanyama’s potential this season, how Fox will integrate, which young players are ready to contribute and what the most realistic expectations are for the Spurs this season
Host: Zena Keita
With: Jared Weiss
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody
Zena Keita is joined by Christian Clark of the Athletic to preview the Dallas Mavericks season. Christian gives his thoughts on Cooper Flagg and what the expectations are for him this season, Anthony Davis in his first full season with the Mavs, what the starting lineup will look like, and much more.
Host: Zena Keita
With: Christian Clark
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody
Dave DuFour is joined by Dan Woike of the Athletic to preview the Los Angeles Lakers season and discuss his article on Kawhi Leonard’s Uncle Dennis. Dan answers questions about what we don’t know about Uncle Dennis. Then they preview the Lakers season discussing if Deandre Ayton is the most important player in the NBA, Luka’s rejuvenation, what the expectations are for LeBron and if the Lakers supporting cast is enough to make them...
Zena Keita is joined by Eric Nehm of the Athletic to preview the Milwaukee Bucks season. Eric gives his thoughts on the Bucks roster and if it can compete this season, the Myles Turner addition, which Bucks guard will step up, and much more.
Host: Zena Keita
With: Eric Nehm
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody
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Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are joined by Law Murray of the Athletic to discuss which teams will be the Surprise Teams in the NBA this season. The discussion centered on the Jazz, Nets, Blazers, Wizards, Suns, Bulls, Hornets, and Kings. Then the guys select the team they think will defy the odds and win 10 more games than their over under total. Then the guys play a fun edition of Andrew vs. the Beat.
Host: Andrew Schlecht and A...
Es Baraheni is joined by Eric Koreen to preview the Toronto Raptors season. Eric gives his thoughts on the Raptors changing their front office, Scottie Barnes expectations, how the roster fits together, and reasonable expectations for the Raptors this season.
Host: Es Baraheni
With: Eric Koreen
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody
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Andrew Schlecht is joined by Richie Randall of the Buzz Beat Podcast to discuss the Charlotte Hornets and their season outlook. Andrew and Richie discuss how the young players stack up on the Hornets roster, if LaMelo can deliver for the Hornets or if they need to trade him, who starts at the 2 for the Hornets, and so much more.
Host: Andrew Schlecht
With: Richie Randall
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Gra...
Andrew Schlecht is joined by Lauren Williams of the Atlanta Journal Constitution to discuss the Atlanta Hawks and their season outlook. Andrew and Lauren discuss Trae Young and the season he needs to have to stay with Atlanta, how the additions of Porzingis and Alexander-Walker will impact the season, what a Dyson Daniels extension could look like, how Okongwu is expected to perform this season, and where the Hawks will end up at t...
Es Baraheni is joined by Joel Lorenzi of the Athletic to discuss the Chicago Bulls and their season outlook. In the podcast Es and Joel discuss Josh Giddey's extension and how he needs to perform this season, what the Bulls are doing with their roster, what they will do with Coby White, and how the Bulls role players can step up this season.
Host: Es Baraheni
With: Joel Lorenzi
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Produc...
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