The Athletic
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.
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Episodes
Which NBA teams will outperform their Over/Under? 07.08.2025 38:09
Zena Keita, Es Baraheni and Andrew Schlecht discuss the over unders for 10 teams in the NBA including the Hawks, Lakers, Magic and more. Host: Zena Keita With: Es Baraheni Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/nba/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NBA Rumors + Luka and Fox get extended 05.08.2025 31:32
Zena Keita and Es Baraheni are joined by Sam Amick of the Athletic to discuss De’Aaron Fox’ extension with the Spurs, Luka’s extension with the Lakers, Jonathan Kuminga’s limbo state with the Warriors, and if Giannis is going to stay with the Bucks. Host: Zena Keita With: Sam Amick and Es Baraheni Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
First Time All Stars with You Know Ball 02.08.2025 1:23:22
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are joined by Trill Bro Dude and Sam Sheehan of the You Know Ball Podcast to discuss their thoughts on what would make a successful season for the Sixers and the Celtics, which players they believe will be First Time All Stars, and some Sixers and Celtics Trivia. FILL OUT OUR LISTENER SURVEY: https://forms.gle/WhumxjnVtw3xqU1x6 Host: Andrew Schlecht and Alex S...
Pacers Whiplash with Scott Agness 31.07.2025 30:52
Zena Keita and Es Baraheni are joined by Scott Agness of the Fieldhouse Files to discuss the Pacers, the rollercoaster year for them, Haliburton’s injury, Turner leaving, and how the young players on the team can step up in this gap year. FILL OUT OUR LISTENER SURVEY: https://forms.gle/WhumxjnVtw3xqU1x6 Host: Zena Keita With: Scott Agnes and Es Baraheni Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio/Vi...
SPECIAL No Free Lunch feed drop: The Secret to Building Kevin Durant's Empire w/ Rich Kleiman 30.07.2025 57:26
Ndamukong sits down with Rich Kleiman–a multi-hyphenate entrepreneur best known as NBA star Kevin Durant’s agent and business partner. Rich talks about how his early hustle as a bookie and music manager led him into the world of sports and, eventually, to his partnership with KD–with whom he’s founded Boardroom and 35 Ventures. He shares how his biggest breaks –across music, sports, and investing–...
What does the future of the NBA look like? 29.07.2025 36:16
Zena Keita and Es Baraheni are joined by Mike Vorkunov of the Athletic to discuss why the NBA is not heading toward expansion, the NBA Europe progress, players getting paid in college and how it could impact the NBA Draft, and the NBA’s CBA and how its working for the players and owners. FILL OUT OUR LISTENER SURVEY: https://forms.gle/WhumxjnVtw3xqU1x6 Host: Zena Keita With: Mike Vorkunov and Es B...
Lakers Deep Dive with Dan Woike 24.07.2025 40:34
Es Baraheni is joined by Dan Woike of the Athletic to take a deep dive on the Los Angeles Lakers. The addition of Marcus Smart, Deandre Ayton and Laravia and how they have improved from last years team. They also discuss the sale of the Lakers, Luka’s extension, and much more. Listeners - we want to hear from you! Check out the link in the description to give us your feedback on the show - what co...
Ranking Lillard, Beal and Smart deals + Chris Paul Breaking News 22.07.2025 45:18
Andrew Schlecht and Fred Katz of the Athletic rank the buyouts of Marcus Smart, Bradley Beal and Damian Lillard and how each of these players will help the Lakers, Clippers and Blazers. Then the guys react live to the news that Chris Paul is heading back to the Clippers. Listeners - we want to hear from you! Click the link below and fill out our listener survey! Thanks for your continued support....
Our NBA Offseason Awards: Part 2 19.07.2025 38:29
Live from Las Vegas, Dave DuFour, Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss off-season awards. Host: Dave DuFour With: Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Our NBA Offseason Awards: Part 1 18.07.2025 32:42
Live from Las Vegas, Dave DuFour, Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss off-season awards. Host: Dave DuFour With: Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Drafting the Bleakest Futures in the NBA 17.07.2025 28:31
Live from Las Vegas, Dave DuFour, Andrew Schlecht and Keith Parish discuss which teams have the bleakest futures in the NBA in the next 5 years. Host: Dave DuFour With: Andrew Schlecht and Keith Parish Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Drafting the Brightest Futures in the NBA 16.07.2025 24:31
Live from Las Vegas, Dave DuFour, Andrew Schlecht and Keith Parish discuss which teams that missed the playoffs have the brightest futures in the NBA. Host: Dave DuFour With: Andrew Schlecht and Keith Parish Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Who are the MVP favorites next season? 15.07.2025 32:06
Live from Las Vegas, Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni and Sam Vecenie predict the NBA Awards for next season. Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni and Sam Vecenie Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Who has shone at Summer League so far? 14.07.2025 33:24
NBA Summer League opening weekend in Las Vegas is where the biggest names in the draft get their first taste of the NBA and the gang is here to talk about it. Zena Keita, Dave DuFour, and Es Baraheni give their thoughts on Cooper Flagg vs. Dylan Harper, who disappointed, and which second year players stood out. Host: Zena Keita With: Dave DuFour & Es Baraheni Executive Producer: Andrew Schlech...
NBA Summer League Deep Dive with Sam Vecenie 13.07.2025 42:10
We are live at NBA Summer League in Vegas and Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers check in with Sam Vecenie of the Athletic to discuss Summer League and all the players surrounding it. During the interview Alex gives Sam and Andrew a trivia quiz. Host: Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers With: Sam Vecenie Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cooper Flagg's Debut 11.07.2025 28:35
Zena Keita, Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are joined by Christian Clark of the Athletic to discuss Cooper Flagg's debut, the feel of the building, and what the Mavs can do to become contenders in the West. Host: Zena Keita With: Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, Christian Clark Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Are the Hawks serious contenders in the East? 10.07.2025 27:40
The Atlanta Hawks have made major additions to their rotation and are looking to compete in a diminished Eastern Conference. Zena Keita and Dave DuFour are joined by Lauren Williams from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution to discuss the Hawks moves, the inside story on their draft day trade with the Pelicans, and expectations for next season. Host: Zena Keita With: Dave DuFour & Lauren Williams...
Can Bradley Beal help the Clippers? 09.07.2025 29:25
The Los Angeles Clippers have made major moves to their roster to get bigger. Dave DuFour, and Es Baraheni are joined by Law Murray to discuss the Clippers big additions, whether Bradley Beal moves the needle, and take a look the Athletic’s Player’s Tiers to see how it held up to playoff scrutiny. Host: David DuFour With: Es Baraheni & Law Murray Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Produ...
How can the Nuggets win the West? 08.07.2025 23:02
The Denver Nuggets have had a splashy start to their summer. Dave DuFour, and Es Baraheni are joined by Adam Mares from DNVR to discuss the Nuggets additions and where they stack up in the West. Host: David DuFour With: Es Baraheni & Adam Mares Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Who is taking a leap next season? 07.07.2025 52:25
The Clippers, Heat, and Jazz completed a three-team trade that sends Norm Powell to Miami and John Collins to Los Angeles and the gang has takes. Zena Keita, Dave DuFour, and Es Baraheni give their instant reaction to the move, look ahead to Summer League, and predict which players are going to break out next season. Host: Zena Keita With: Es Baraheni & Dave DuFour Executive Producer: Andrew S...
The WAY TOO EARLY East Rankings 05.07.2025 1:37:40
Andrew Schlecht is joined by Fred Katz of the Athletic to discuss a way too early ranking of the Eastern Conference. Host: Andrew Schlecht With: Fred Katz Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Can Mike Brown make the Knicks better? 04.07.2025 27:14
The Knicks have hired a new head coach in Mike Brown and Dave DuFour and Zena Keita are joined by James Edwards III of the Athletic to discuss his potential impact. They also spend time discussing free agency moves, potential moves they could make and how the Knicks look heading into next season. Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena Keita and James Edwards III Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Pro...
The WAY TOO EARLY West Rankings 03.07.2025 1:19:53
Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, Es Baraheni and Zena Keita give their way too early West Rankings after a wild free agency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Did the Bucks do enough to keep Giannis? 03.07.2025 32:52
Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni give their reaction to the Lakers signing Deandre Ayton and Mike Brown as the new head coach of the New York Knicks. Then, Eric Nehm joins the show to go behind the scenes on the Bucks move to waive Damian Lillard and sign Myles Turner. Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni & Eric Nehm Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody https://www.nytim...
Bucks waive Damian Lillard, sign Myles Turner 02.07.2025 29:42
Dave DuFour and Zena Keita give their reaction to the Milwaukee Bucks waiving Damian Lillard and signing Myles Turner in free agency. Then, Kelly Iko joins the show to go behind the scenes on the Rockets trade for Kevin Durant and where all of the pieces fit in Houston. Host: Zena Keita With: Dave DuFour & Kelly Iko Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Ac...
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