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, Zena Keita and Es Baraheni react to Ja Morant’s return for the Grizzlies in London, the epic battle between Anthony Edwards and Victor Wembanyama, and take a look at some recent trends with the Knicks, Cavs, Clippers, and Warriors.
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Host: Dave DuFour
With: Es Baraheni and Zena Keita
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlec...
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week of NBA basketball, and hand our their mid season awards, the Slammies, a different kind of awards show aimed at pointing out some of the fun and unusual things going on around the NBA. After a break Eric Nehm of the Athletic joins to discuss the Bucks and how their season has gone so poorly, if Doc Rivers could be on the hot seat, if Giannis would sign an extension and more. Then the...
Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the Thunder dropping the Rockets, the lack of easy offense for Houston, and where the Bucks go after another blowout loss. Then, Joe Vardon joins the show from Berlin where Franz Wagner returned and delivered a Magic win and Anthony Black dunked on the world.
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Host: Dave DuFour
With: Es Baraheni and Joe Vardon
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
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Dave DuFour and Zena discuss the Cavs dismantling of the 76ers, the Kings picking up their third straight win, and the Nuggets continued success without Nikola Jokić. Then, Tony Jones joins the gang to react to the Sixers lack of energy against Cleveland, Joel Embiid’s current level of play, and Tyrese Maxey’s All NBA chances.
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Host: Dave DuFour
With: Zena Keita and Tony Jones
Exec...
Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Es Baraheni discuss 5 questions about the NBA Season:
1. If the Playoffs started today, which of the top 6 seeds in either conference does nobody fear?
2. Which superstar is under the most pressure in the 2nd half of the season?
3. Which role player has had the biggest breakout this season (non-all star)
4. Which young team are you picking to make it past round 1 of the Playoffs?
5. Which team is in need ...
Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the Milwaukee Bucks devastating blowout loss to the Timberwolves without Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert and the rise of Peyton Watson for the Denver Nuggets. Then, Andrew Schlecht joins the show after the Thunder get revenge on Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs to discuss OKC’s gameplan and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s dominant two-way performance.
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Dave DuFour and Zena Keita are joined by John Hollinger to discuss a story about the Rockets, the trading Ja Morant, Michael Porter Jr’s trade market and more. After the break Dave and Zena ask John about the rookie class and which player from the upcoming draft class is under the radar.
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Host: Dave DuFour
With: Zena Keita, John Hollinger
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Video Producer: Al...
Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni and Zena Keita react to the Timberwolves huge win over Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs, the Nuggets continued success without Nikola Jokić, and the crazy finish between the Raptors and Sixers. Then, the gang discusses OKC’s pole position in the Western Conference and which team poses the biggest threat.
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Host: Dave DuFour
With: Zena Keita and Es Baraheni
Ex...
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week of NBA basketball, free throws, Thunder’s bad loss, and who wants Ja Morant? After a break Jared Weiss of the Athletic joins the show to discuss the Spurs and their wins against OKC, the guards and how they are gelling, the Spurs status as a contender, and of course…. Wemby. Then the gang play a fun edition of Andrew vs. the Beat
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Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to the Timberwolves win over the Cavs, the Pacers snapping their 13 game losing streak, and condensation in Chicago. Then, Sam Amick joins the pod to close the book on the Trae Young trade, discuss possible AD destinations, and his exclusive interview with Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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Host: Dave DuFour
With: Zena Keita and Sam Amick
Executive Produc...
Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are joined by Josh Robbins discuss the Trae Young for C.J. McCollum swap between Atlanta and Washington. Then, Dave and Es react to the Nuggets picking up another shorthanded win and talk to Brian Geisinger about the Hornets development and Kon Kneuppel’s rookie of the year candidacy.
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Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni discuss and take listener questions about the first half of the season and the upcoming NBA trade deadline.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Es Baraheni
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver
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Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to the shorthanded Grizzlies beating the Spurs in spite of Victor Wembanyama’s return and wonder if the Timberwolves. Then, Josh Robbins joins the show to discuss the Wizards win over the Magic and recent upswing, the Magic’s health concerns, and whether Trae Young is destined for Washington.
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Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni discuss the Thunder’s loss the Hornets and their recent skid, the Nuggets shorthanded win over the Sixers, and a review of Snoop Dogg’s broadcasting chops. Then, James Edwards joins the show to discuss the Knicks loss in Detroit, their recent struggles, and Cade Cunningham’s MVP case for the Pistons.
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Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Zena Keita breakdown the playoff race in the East, discuss the Celtics and Sixers surprising seasons and the disappointing Cavs and Magic.
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Host: Dave DuFour
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Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver
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Andrew Schlecht, Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Es Baraheni discuss the best trades of 2025.
Host: Andrew Schlecht
With: Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Zena Keita
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
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Dave DuFour and Zena Keita discuss Nikola Jokić’s injury timetable and react to Joel Embiid and Ja Morant turning back the clock in the Sixers overtime win over the Grizzlies. Then, Dan Woike joins the show to talk about LeBron’s spoiled birthday party, Luka’s lack of energy, and whether the Lakers will be making moves at the trade deadline.
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Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the Nikola Jokić knee injury, discuss Denver's options if he misses time, and breakdown the Cavaliers win over the Spurs. Then, Joel Lorenzi joins the show to talk about the Bulls losing Coby White and Josh Giddey to injury, the Bulls trade assets, and why they shouldn't trade for Anthony Davis.
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Host: Dave DuFour
With: Es Baraheni and Joe...
Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Es Baraheni react to the Spurs dismantling of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Nikola Jokić's absurd statistical season, and the MVP race. Then, the gang takes a look at Scottie Barnes big night, the return of Giannis Antetokounmpo, and whether it's time for the Cavaliers to blow it up.
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Host: Dave DuFour
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Executive Produce...
Zena Keita sits down with Golden State Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr for a remarkably candid conversation about the "inevitable" end of the Warriors' dynasty. Kerr opens up about the "beauty in the struggle" of chasing one last ring, facing his own retirement, and what life looks like after coaching Steph Curry. Then, The Athletic’s senior writer Sam Amick joins the crew fresh from Las Vegas to break down the NBA Cup results....
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