The Athletic NBA Daily

Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, Es Baraheni, and Andrew Schlecht break down the Spurs big win over the Thunder in the NBA Cup, and Josh Robbins joins the show to help discuss the Knicks win over the Magic.  Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena Keita, Es Baraheni, Andrew Schlecht, and Josh Robbins Producer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week of NBA basketball, corner 3s, Tyler Herro, Deni drives, and more bad things about the Clippers. After a break Keith Parish of Grits and Grinds and Fastbreak Breakfast joins the show to discuss the Grizzlies. We touch on Zach Edey’s injury, Coward’s rise, why JJJ is struggling and more. Then the guys play a fun edition of Andrew vs. the Beat Host: An...

Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni discuss the protracted finish to the game between the Rockets and Clippers and Steph Curry's return for the Warriors. Then, Jay King joins the show to breakdown the Celtics loss to the Bucks, Jaylen Brown's production, and whether Jayson Tatum will actually come back this season. Join our Discord!  https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2 Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni a...

Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Andrew Schlecht react to the Oklahoma City's 49-point blowout win over the Phoenix Suns to advance to the NBA Cup semifinals as they move to 24-1 on the season to tie the 2015-16 Warriors for the best start in NBA history. Then, Jared Weiss joins the show after the Spurs handled the Lakers to advance to Vegas to discuss Stephon Castle's big game and Victor Wembanyama's...

Andrew Schlecht, Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni answer questions from Discord, Twitter and Bluesky. Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/gJWsUXHQ7t Host: Andrew Schlecht With: Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni Producer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour hosts a recap of night one of the NBA Cup Quarterfinals. First, Wes Goldberg, from Locked On Heat, joins the show to discuss Desmond Bane’s big night and All-Star level season so far, whether the Heat need to adjust their play style, and the fit for Giannis in Miami. Then, Es Baraheni is live from Toronto after the Knicks crush the Raptors to advance to Las Vegas. Join our Discord!&nbs...

Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to the Franz Wagner injury news and Derik Queen's big night against the Spurs. Then, Jon Krawczynski joins the show to discuss the Timberwolves loss to the Suns, Anthony Edwards takeover ability, and Minnesota's place in the Western Conference. Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena Keita and Jon Krawczynski Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio/Video Producer: Grayson M...

Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Es Baraheni discuss the Cavaliers recent struggles, LeBron James' arthritis, and Franz Wagner's injury for the Orlando Magic. Then, the gang makes their pick for the NBA Cup quarterfinals. Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni and Zena Keita Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week of NBA basketball, the Bulls STINK, Shai keeps getting better, Danny Wolf, and are point guards even necessary? After a break Josh Robbins of the Athletic joins to discuss the Washington Wizards and how Alex Sarr has improved, which other players are sticking out, and how the plan is unfolding for the tanking Wiz. Then the guys play a fun edition of...

Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the end of LeBron James' 10-point scoring streak on an assist for a buzzer beater to beat the Raptors. Then, Law Murray joins the show with the latest on the Chris Paul saga and the next steps for the Clippers. Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni and Law Murray Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to Jamal Murray’s 52 point game and the Mavericks rookies, Cooper Flagg and Ryan Nembhard, showing out. Then, Eric Nehm joins the show to discuss the latest on Giannis and whether it’s time for the Bucks to make a move. Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena Keita and Eric Nehm Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

Andrew Schlecht, Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Es Baraheni discuss Chris Paul being asked to leave the Clippers, how the Clippers got here, and how it's affecting the NBA. Then they react live to the news that Giannis is having discussions about his future with the Bucks. Host: Andrew Schlecht With: Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Zena Keita Producer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the Thunder moving their record to 21-1 and Scottie Barnes leading the Raptors to another win. Then, James Edwards joins the show after a weird Knicks loss to talk about their identity, they defense, and Jalen Brown's growth. Law Murray joins the show with his reaction to the Clippers and Chris Paul parting ways. Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni, James Edwar...

Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react a night of bad losses for good teams. Then, Hunter Patterson joins the gang after the Pistons win over the Hawks to discuss their new look closing lineup, the connection between Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren, and Detroit’s defensive identity. Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena Keita and Hunter Patterson Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio/Video Producer: Grayson...

Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Es Baraheni commemorate the quarter way mark of the NBA regular season by checking on the MVP, Rookie of the Year, and Coach of the Year races. Then, the gang reacts to the conclusion of NBA Cup group play and look ahead to the playoff rounds. Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni and Zena Keita Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody Hoste...

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are joined by Sam Vecenie of the Athletic and the Game Theory Podcast to discuss the 2026 NBA Draft. Is Darryn Peterson as good as everyone says? Why is Cam Boozer off to an awesome and also strange start? Is AJ Dybantsa a can’t miss prospect at 3, or does he have too many holes in his game? Who else will break into the top 5 + a lightning round of questions. Then t...

Andrew Schlecht, Dave DuFour, and Es Baraheni discuss the 2021 NBA Draft and how the players are impacting the NBA. They conduct a redraft for the first 15 picks of the draft. The guys end the show with some a little Thanksgiving talk. Host: Andrew Schlecht With: Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni Producer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni discuss the big NBA Cup matchups from the week and how the Orlando Magic have changed without Paolo Banchero. Then, Law Murray joins the guys to talk about the Lakers respecting the NBA Cup with a win and to diagnose what's ailing the Clippers. Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni and Law Murray Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody Host...

Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni discuss the Raptors big win over the Cavaliers, their win streak, and how aggressive they may be as we enter trade season. Then, Zena Keita joins the show following the Warriors blowout of the Jazz to discuss the state of the Warriors and the latest on Jonathan Kuminga. Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni and Zena Keita Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio/Video Pr...

Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Zena Keita discuss the Nuggets and Rockets NBA Cup game, Denver's loss of Aaron Gordon to injury, and the ascension of Reed Shepherd for Houston. Then, the gang react to Chris Paul's retirement announcement and the beef between Klay Thompson and Ja Morant. Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni and Zena Keita Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio/Video Producer: Gray...

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week of the NBA basketball, the Good, the Bad, and the WHAT?? and then the boys are joined by Adam Mares of DNVR to discuss the Denver Nuggets and their hot start to the season, how Jokic has improved, what do you do with the Chicago loss, how good is their defense, and much more. Then the guys play a fun edition of Andrew vs. the Beat Host: Andrew Schle...

Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the reports of LaMelo Ball being unhappy in Charlotte and how Tyrese Maxey has taken an All NBA leap. Then, Josh Robbins joins the show to discuss the Magic's win over the Clippers and how Paolo Banchero fits when he returns from injury. Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni and Josh Robbins Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody...

Dave DuFour and Zena Keita discuss the Rockets offense and its sustainability, the Raptors secret to their early success, and Nikola Vucevic's game winner for the Bulls. Then, Will Guillory joins the show to breakdown Zion Williamson's return to action, the great starts for rookies Derik Queen and Jeremiah Fears, and why it took the Pelicans so long to fire Willie Green. Host: Dave DuFour With: Ze...

Andrew Schlecht, Dave DuFour, Zena Ketia, and Es Baraheni answer True or False questions about who the top 5 teams in the NBA are, if the East is Deeper than the West, and who needs the number 1 pick the most.  Host: Andrew Schlecht With: Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni and Zena Keita Producer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the season debut of LeBron James, discuss how his return affects the Lakers, and breakdown the Pistons big winning streak. Then, Jared Weiss joins the show to talk about the Spurs comeback win over the Grizzlies and how they will deal with Victor Wembanyama's injury. Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni and Jared Weiss Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio/V...