The Athletic NBA Daily

Host Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni discuss a night filled with animosity in the NBA as Paul George returns to the Clippers and JJ Redick calls out his Lakers squad. The duo are then joined by Warriors beat writer for The Athletic, Anthony Slater, to discuss their big win over the Celtics and the Cavs comeback to extend their record to 9-0. Check us out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LJUVpODUzeo Host:...

Dave DuFour and Andrew Schlecht react to Joel Embiids's suspension, Aaron Gordon's injury news, and Cooper Flagg's debut. Then, Doug Haller, Arizona beat writer for the Athletic, stops by to discuss Kevin Durant's leadership and the Suns' hot start. Check us out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7fe0oOsayNs Host: Dave DuFour With: Andrew Schlecht & Doug Haller Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Au...

Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to Paul George's debut as a member of the 76ers and the return of Steph Curry for the Warriors. Then, Eric Nehm, Milwaukee Bucks beat writer for the Athletic, stops by to discuss the mood around the Bucks as they lose another game. Check us out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6NrH3f68_EY Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni & Eric Nehm Executive Producer: Andrew S...

Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Es Baraheni react to the Joel Embiid beef in Philadelphia and the hot starts for the Thunder and Cavaliers. Then, the crew talks about the game of the year so far and the Vince Carter jersey retirement. Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena Keita & Es Baraheni Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saturday Slam N Jam Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the NBA Headlines of the week including Paolo Banchero's injury, Nuggets and Bucks struggling and a Wemby 5x5. Then the guys discuss the Rookie of the Year odds and their favorite things from the week including their favorite players, quotes, and more. In part 2 Bryce Simon of the Game Theory and Pistons Pulse podcasts joins to discuss th...

Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to the Paolo Banchero injury news and the Suns' incredible 3rd quarter against the Clippers. Then, Kelly Iko, Rockets beat writer at The Athletic joins to discuss the Rockets' win over the Mavs. Then, Dave and Zena breakdown Victor Wembanyama's 5x5 performance against the Jazz. Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena Keita Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast....

Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the Pacers' win over the Celtics and Chet Holmgren dominates the matchup with Victor Wembanyama. Then, Jovan Buha, Lakers beat writer at the Athletic joins to discuss the Lakers' loss to the Cavs. Then, Dave and Es end the show with a look at a couple of standout sophomore performances. Check us out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1HOy86qnLIU Host: Dave DuFour Wit...

Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to the Warriors' win without Steph Curry and the Nuggets' winning in another overtime. Then Jon Krawczynski, Timberwolves beat writer at the Athletic joins to discuss the Wolves' loss to the Mavs. Then, Dave and Zena end the show with a couple of questions from the mailbag. Check us out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DfM9-gT7txA Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena Keita Exe...

Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni break down a crazy night of NBA basketball including 50 from Paolo Banchero, the Suns beating the Lakers, and more. Then James Edwards, Knicks beat writer at the Athletic joins to discuss the Knicks loss to the Cavs. Then the guys end the show to talk about all the comebacks in the NBA last night. Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht H...

Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Es Baraheni bring you the best of the weekend including Celtics and Thunder. Then they move to the classic panic meter in which they talk about which teams need to panic including the Bucks, Nuggets, and more. Finally, the NBA Daily crew makes their bets of the week, brought to you by BetMGM. Check us out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cA7YjA2cI3E Host: Dave DuFour With:...

Slam n' Jam Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers give a break down of the biggest stories in the NBA from week 1, give their favorite things including quotes, plays, players and more. Then Es Baraheni of the NBA Daily joins to discuss his big picture thoughts on the first week of the NBA. Finally, Alex Speers hosts "Andrew vs. the Beat" as Andrew faces off against Es in a very challenging (and possibly...

On today’s episode of the NBA Daily, Dave DuFour and Zena Keita bring in Andrew Schlecht to discuss the Thunder’s big win against the Nuggets, Chet’s dominance, and who the Nuggets can count on off the bench. In the next block, Dave and Zena bounce around the league discussing a close win by the Wolves, Luka’s insane pass, and the young Wizards. Finally, our wonderful NBA Daily hosts give us who h...

On today’s episode of the NBA Daily, Dave DuFour, and Es Baraheni break down the Suns/Clippers overtime thriller, and discuss the news of the night including Dejounte Murray’s broken hand, and big returns for night one. Then, to finish the show, Dave and Es do a stock watch overreaction for the first big night of NBA basketball. Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni Executive Producer: Andrew Schlec...

On today’s episode of the NBA Daily, Dave DuFour, and Zena Keita discuss opening night in the NBA including, LeBron James and his son Bronny taking the court, the clunky new-look Timberwolves, and how the Knicks struggled against the Celtics. In the next block Jay King, Celtics beat writer at the Athletic, joins us from TD Garden to discuss the Celtics big win and historic shooting night against t...

On today's episode of the NBA Daily, Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni break down the contract extensions from October 21st, and if each contract was too high, too low or just right. In the second block, Jon Krawczynski of the Athletic joins to break down the Minnesota Timberwolves, the KAT trade, Edwards potential leap, and what the expectations are for them this season. Finally, Dave and Es preview op...

Welcome to the NBA Daily! In today's first episode we introduce our hosts, Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Es Baraheni and they give you some bold predictions heading into the NBA season. After a break, Sam Amick joins the show to discuss which players may be getting contract extensions, Fox' situation in Sacremento, Giannis possibly moving on from Milwaukee, and much more. Check us out on YouTube: ht...

Saturday Slam n' Jam Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers introduce the new NBA Daily podcast, draft who they think will be first time All Stars this season, and bring in Fred Katz to help preview the NBA Season. To end the show Alex hosts another edition of Andrew vs. the Beat, where Andrew and Fred go head to head in a fun trivia competition. Host: Andrew Schlecht With: Alex Speers and Fred Katz Exec...

Get ready for the NBA season with the all-new Athletic NBA Daily podcast! Catch up on the biggest games, stories, and news from around the league in just 20 minutes! Hosted by Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Esfandiar Baraheni, with frequent appearances from The Athletic's award-winning NBA reporters, NBA Daily will break down the biggest highlights from a jam-packed week of dunks, blocks, and buzzer...

Zena Keita and Dave DuFour preview the Western Conference! Can Dallas make another Finals run? Is it revenge season for Nikola Jokić? Which rookie will make the biggest impact? -Follow Dave on X/Twitter: @davedufournba -Follow Zena on X/Twitter: @itszenakeita Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena Keita Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Producer: Dave DuFour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Esfandiar Baraheni and Dave DuFour preview the Eastern Conference! Who is the MVP? Who is going to disappoint? Who is going to break out? -Follow Dave on X/Twitter: @davedufournba -Follow Es on X/Twitter: @JustEsBaraheni Host: Dave DuFour With: Esfandiar Baraheni Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Producer: Dave DuFour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour reflect on the career of Danny Green, react to the NBA GM Survey, and discuss their preseason observations.  -Follow Dave on X/Twitter: @davedufournba -Follow Mo on X/Twitter: @modakhil_nba Host: Dave DuFour With: Mo Dakhil Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Producer: Dave DuFour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil discuss storylines from around NBA preseason including the Lakers new look offense, the Pelicans have a point guard, and much more. Host: Dave DuFour With: Mo Dakhil Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Producer: Dave DuFour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour react to the Celtics and Nuggets preseason opener and discuss some of the interesting things said on NBA Media Day -Follow Dave on X/Twitter: @davedufournba -Follow Mo on X/Twitter: @modakhil_nba Host: Dave DuFour With: Mo Dakhil Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Producer: Dave DuFour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Schlecht, Jon Krawczynski, and James Edwards III discuss the Karl Anthony Town trade to the Knicks, if either the Knicks or Wolves are better, and how it impacts each team today and moving forward. Host: Andrew Schlecht With: Jon Krawczynski, James Edwards III Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour react to the Kawhi Leonard injury news and discuss what it means for the Clippers. Then, the guys look ahead to the questions they’d like answered on NBA media day. -Follow Dave on X/Twitter: @davedufournba -Follow Mo on X/Twitter: @modakhil_nba Host: Dave DuFour With: Mo Dakhil Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Producer: Dave DuFour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...