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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.

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Monday · 42 min
Toronto Raptors Season Preview
Es Baraheni is joined by Samson Folk and Trevon Heath of the Pull Up Tre podcast to discuss the Raptors championship odds, Kawhi Leonard and Scottie Barnes fit, and whether they need to make a trade. Host: Es Baraheni With: Samson Folk and Trevon Heath Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio/Video: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Friday · 27 min
Atlanta Hawks Season Preview
Es Baraheni is joined by Lauren Williams to preview the Atlanta Hawks season and answer the following questions: 1. What’s the thing most fans are looking forward to with this team? / Biggest Storyline 2. What’s the floor and ceiling? 3. Who’s the X Factor? 4. Expectations for the best player or best rookie? 5. Crystal ball prediction for the season Host: Es Baraheni With: Lauren Williams Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio/Video: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
September 16 · 35 min
Golden State Warriors Preview
Es Baraheni is joined by Zena Keita to preview the Golden State Warriors season and answer the following questions: 1. What’s the thing most fans are looking forward to with this team? / Biggest Storyline 2. What’s the floor and ceiling? 3. Who’s the X Factor? 4. Expectations for the best player or best rookie? 5. Crystal ball prediction for the season Host: Es Baraheni With: Zena Keita Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio/Video: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
September 14 · 1 hr 2 min
Game Changers with Marcus Thompson
Dave DuFour is joined by Marcus Thompson II to discuss his new book on basketball game changers, exploring how players and innovations have transformed the sport. He shares insights on legendary figures, evolution of play styles, and the future of basketball. Host: Dave DuFour With: Marcus Thompson Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio/Video: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
September 11 · 29 min
Sacramento Kings Preview
Andrew Schlecht is joined by Deuce Mason and Morgan Ragan to discuss the Sacramento Kings and answer the following questions: 1. What’s the thing most fans are looking forward to with this team? / Biggest Storyline 2. What’s the floor and ceiling? 3. Who’s the X Factor? 4. Expectations for the best player or best rookie? 5. Crystal ball prediction for the season Host: Andrew Schlecht With: Deuce Mason and Morgan Ragan Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio/Video: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
September 9 · 26 min
The New Chicago Bulls
Es Baraheni is joined by Joel Lorenzi to discuss the Chicago Bulls and answer the following questions: 1. What’s the thing most fans are looking forward to with this team? / Biggest Storyline 2. What’s the floor and ceiling? 3. Who’s the X Factor? 4. Expectations for the best player or best rookie? 5. Crystal ball prediction for the season Host: Es Baraheni With: Joel Lorenzi Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio/Video: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
September 7 · 45 min
Sam Amick on the NBA wide impact of the Clippers punishment
In this episode, NBA insider Sam Amick discusses the league's recent disciplinary actions against the Los Angeles Clippers, the implications of the Wachtel Lipton report, and the ongoing trade developments involving Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors. We explore how the league enforces rules, the strategic adjustments for the Clippers, and the broader impact on NBA team dynamics. Host: Dave DuFour With: Sam Amick, Es Baraheni Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio/Video: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
September 4 · 36 min
Pablo Torre on the Clippers Punitive Punishment
Pablo Torre has been on the forefront of the investigation into the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard, and he joins Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni to discuss the findings from the investigation, the punishment from the NBA and Pablo’s process in discovery. Host: Dave DuFour With: Pablo Torre and Es Baraheni Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio/Video: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
September 2 · 33 min
NBA Hammers Clippers, Ballmer in Kawhi Ruling
The NBA announced its punishment for the Los Angeles Clippers, Steve Ballmer, and Kawhi Leonard after the nearly year long investigation in their dealings with Aspiration, Inc. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni give their instant reaction to the news and look ahead to the ripple effects. Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni Producer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
September 2 · 25 min
What you need to know about the Memphis Grizzlies
Dave DuFour is joined by Keith Parish to discuss the Memphis Grizzlies and answer the following questions: 1. What’s the thing most fans are looking forward to with this team? / Biggest Storyline 2. What’s the floor and ceiling? 3. Who’s the X Factor? 4. Expectations for the best player or best rookie? 5. Crystal ball prediction for the season Host: Dave DuFour With: Keith Parish Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio/Video: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 31 · 32 min
Thunder Season Preview
Andrew Schlecht is joined by Rylan Stiles to do a Thunder season preview answering the following questions: 1. What’s the thing most fans are looking forward to with this team? / Biggest Storyline 2. What’s the floor and ceiling? 3. Who’s the X Factor? 4. Expectations for the best player or best rookie? 5. Crystal ball prediction for the season Host: Andrew Schlecht With: Rylan Stiles Producer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 28 · 37 min
Top 5 NBA Players
Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, Zena Keita and Andrew Schlecht break down their top 5 ranked players for the upcoming NBA Season, PLUS a special message from our own Zena Keita FILL OUT OUR LISTENER SURVEY Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni, Andrew Schlecht, Zena Keita Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio/Video: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 27 · 40 min
NBA Player Ranking 10-6
Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, Zena Keita and Andrew Schlecht break down their 10-6 ranked players for the upcoming NBA Season. FILL OUT OUR LISTENER SURVEY: Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni, Andrew Schlecht Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio/Video: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 24 · 37 min
Can Klay Thompson and DeMar DeRozan still impact the NBA?
Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni discuss the Peyton Watson sign and trade, DeMar DeRozan signing with the Nuggets, Klay Thompson's buyout and signing with the Heat, and much more. FILL OUT OUR LISTENER SURVEY: Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni, Zena Keita Producer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 22 · 1 hr 16 min
NBA Pressure Draft with JE Skeets | Slam N Jam
Who has the most pressure this NBA Season? Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are joined by JE Skeets of No Dunks to answer that question. Which All Star, Young Player, Playoff Team, Front Office and Wild card has the most pressure on them this season. Then the guys finish with another round of Andrew vs. the Beat. Host: Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers With: JE Skeets Producer: Andrew Schlecht Video Producer: Monica Compton FILL OUT OUR LISTENER SURVEY: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 19 · 38 min
NBA Player Ranking 16-11
Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Andrew Schlecht break down their 16-11 ranked players for the upcoming NBA Season. FILL OUT OUR LISTENER SURVEY: Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni, Andrew Schlecht Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio/Video: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 17 · 44 min
NBA Player Ranking 20-16
Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, Zena Keita and Andrew Schlecht break down their 20-16 ranked players for the upcoming NBA Season. FILL OUT OUR LISTENER SURVEY: Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni, Zena Keita, Andrew Schlecht Producer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 14 · 33 min
Lakers Bizarre Sale, Westbrook Retires, and the NBA Schedule Release
The NBA never stops and Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are here to discuss Russell Westbrook's retirement, the odd sale of the Los Angeles Lakers and what it means, and then discuss the release of the NBA's schedule. Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio/Video: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 12 · 29 min
NBA Player Rank: 25-21
The NBA season is just around the corner and we are counting down our top 30 players before the season. In this episode we are discussing players ranked 25-21. Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni, Zena Keita Producer: Andrew Schlecht Video/Audio: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 10 · 55 min
NBA Player Ranking 26-30 + Honorable Mentions
Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, Zena Keita and Andrew Schlecht break down their 26-30 ranked players for the upcoming NBA Season. Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni, Zena Keita, Andrew Schlecht? Producer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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