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Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the James Harden for Darius Garland trade from both sides. Danny Cunningham, from Locked On Cavs, hits the Cavaliers angle and Law Murray, of the Athletic, joins the show to offer the Clippers perspective. Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2 Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni, Danny Cunningham, and Law Murray Executive Producer: Andrew Schlech...

Dave DuFour, Andrew Schlecht and Es Baraheni are joined by Keith Parish of the Grits and Grinds podcast to discuss the trade of Jaren Jackosn Jr to the Utah Jazz PLUS a live reaction to the trade between Minnesota, Chicago and Detroit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are joined by Sam Amick to discuss potential trades for James Harden, Giannis and more. Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni and Sam Amick Producer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni discuss the likelihood of a Giannis trade and react to some possible destinations. Then, Brian Geisinger joins the show to discuss the surprisingly good Charlotte Hornets and the growth of Brandon Miller. Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2 Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni and Brian Geisinger Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio/Video Producer: Carl...

Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni and Zena Keita react to the Thunder win over the Nuggets and the All Star announcements. Then, the gang discusses the Cavaliers adding Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis via trade and the 25 game suspension of Paul George. Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2 Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena Keita and Es Baraheni Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio/Video Producer:...

Andrew Schlecht is joined by Sam Vecenie to discuss the 2026 NBA Draft, if it is worth tanking for, what the quality of the top of the draft is, and where else teams will be able to find value. Plus, how NIL is thinning out the 2nd round. Then in part 2 the guys discuss the NBA’s rookie class, how Kon is exceeding expectations, what Cooper is doing for Dallas, and much more. Then they end with a f...

Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react the Wolves win over the Thunder and 40+ point games from Cooper Flagg, Tyrese Maxey, and Dillon Brooks. Then, Eric Nehm joins the show to discuss the Giannis trade request saga, Eric’s time covering the Bucks, and possible trade partners. Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2 Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni and Eric Nehm Executive Producer: Andrew Sc...

Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to the Spurs win over the Rockets and then, Es Baraheni joins the gang from Toronto where the Knicks dominated the Raptors. Then, Dan Woike joins the show from Cleveland, where LeBron James may have played his last game. Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2 Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena Keita, Es Baraheni and Dan Woike Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht...

The NBA Daily crew put all 30 teams into tiers of teams that need to make trades before the upcoming deadline. Host: Andrew Schlecht With: Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Es Baraheni Producer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to Evan Mobley’s calf injury and the Clippers successful run. Then, Hunter Patterson joins the show to discuss the Pistons win in Denver, their math problem from deep, and who they are eyeing in the trade market. Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2 Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni and Hunter Patterson Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio/Video...

Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to the Hornets latest blowout win, their recent success, and Donovan Mitchell’s big night for the Cavaliers. Then, Josh Robbins joins the show to react to Orlando’s loss to Cleveland, the problems with their offense, and their plans for the trade deadline. Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2 Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena Keita and Josh Robbins Executive...

Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Es Baraheni discuss the Warriors and Timberwolves game in Minneapolis, the Raptors biggest win of the season in Oklahoma City, and the Knicks finding a new identity in Philadelphia. Then, the gang drafts All Star Reserves based on vibes. Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2 Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni and Zena Keita Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht...

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week of NBA basketball, leaders in spot ups, isos and more, Sengun is fearless, and some weirdness around the NBA Draft. Then the guys are joined by Joel Lorenzi of the Athletic to discuss the Bulls, their direction at the trade deadline, Billy Donovan’s influence and more. Then the gang play a fun edition of Andrew vs. the Beat Join our Discord!&nb...

Is Joel Embiid back? Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the Warriors loss, Jonathan Kuminga’s injury, and the Clippers win over the Lakers. Then, Tony Jones joins the show to discuss the Sixers win over the Rockets, Joel Embiid’s return to form, and what roster moves Philly needs to make before the trade deadline. Take our listener survey! theathletic.com/survey26 Join our Discord! https://disco...

Dave DuFour and Zena Keita are joined by Fred Katz of the Athletic to discuss his story on Norman Powell, his season, and Bam Adebayo’s commentary on Norm’s bowleggedness. Then, Fred is asked about the situation for the Knicks, if they would trade KAT, how safe is Mike Brown, and more. Take our listener survey! theathletic.com/survey26 Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2 Host: Dave DuF...

Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, Es Baraheni and Marcus Thompson discuss the situation in Golden State and their place in the West. Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena Keita, Es Baraheni and Marcus Thompson Producer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the Jimmy Butler injury news and Jonathan Kuminga’s opportunity, Keynote George’s 43-point game, and Jalen Green’s return. Then, Will Guillory joins the show to discuss the Rockets comeback win over the Spurs, their defense on Victor Wembanyama, and whether they will make a move at the trade deadline. Take our listener survey! theathletic.com/survey26 Join our...

Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to the Knicks embarrassing loss to the Mavericks and the All Star starter announcements. Then, Hunter Patterson joins the show to discuss the Pistons win over the Celtics, the big game vibes, and Detroit as the best team in the East. Take our listener survey! theathletic.com/survey26 Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2 Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena Keita...

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. Take our listener survey! theathletic.com/survey26 Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2 Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni and Zena Keita Execu...

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 s...

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. Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2 Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni and Joe Vardon Exec...

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. Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2 Host: Dave DuFour With:...

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...

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. Join our Discord...

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. Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2 Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena Keita, John Hollinger Producer: An...