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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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1:00:21

NBA Finals Game 7 Preview with Caitlin Cooper and Sam...

The Athletic NBA Daily ·

2025/06/21

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are joined by Sam Amick to discuss the NBA Finals, Haliburton’s injury, the Lakers sale, KD trades and much more.In part 2 Caitlin Cooper of Basketball She Wrote joins to discuss Game 7, potential adjustments, and more. Then they play a fun edition of Andrew vs the Beat.Host: Andrew Schlecht and Alex SpeersWith: Sam Amick and Caitlin CooperExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Editor: Gonzalo Torres Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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30:27

Pacers force game 7 in NBA Finals

The Athletic NBA Daily ·

2025/06/20

Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni give their reaction to the Pacers’ game 6 win and Tyrese Haliburton’s performance. Then, the Athletic’s Shakeia Taylor joins the gang to breakdown the scene in Indianapolis and to look ahead to game 7.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni & Shakeia TaylorExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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25:15

What next for the Grizzlies?

The Athletic NBA Daily ·

2025/06/19

Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni discuss the latest on Tyrese Haliburton's injury and are joined by Keith Parish to discuss how the Grizzlies are going to move forward after trading Desmond Bane. Can the Grizzlies find a way to be competitive next season, or are they going to be at the bottom of the West?Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni and Keith ParishExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:05:39

What NBA Trade would shape the offseason? + Game 6...

The Athletic NBA Daily ·

2025/06/18

Andrew Schlecht, Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni and Zena Keita discuss the NBA Finals, trade rumors and who a title would mean the most to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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23:54

Haliburton Injured + KD Destinations

The Athletic NBA Daily ·

2025/06/18

Dave DuFour and Zena Keita are joined by Sam Amick to discuss Tyrese Haliburton’s calf injury, how it affects the Pacers, and if he will try to play in Game 6 against OKC. After a quick break, they discuss the Desmond Bane to Orlando trade, Kevin Durant destinations, and more on the upcoming busy offseason.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita and Sam AmickExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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32:07

Jalen Williams drops 40, Thunder take 3-2 Finals lead

The Athletic NBA Daily ·

2025/06/17

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams combined for 71 points as the Thunder take game five from the Pacers and put themselves one win away from a title. Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Es Baraheni give their reaction to the Thunder win, J Dub’s breakout performance, and debate whether the series is over. Then, Andrew Schlecht joins the gang postgame to talk about the OKC crowd and the dominant Thunder defense.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita, Es Baraheni, & Andrew SchlechtExecutive Producer:

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25:57

SGA, Thunder comeback in 4th to stun Pacers

The Athletic NBA Daily ·

2025/06/14

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 15 of his 35 points in a fourth quarter comeback as the Thunder take game four from the Pacers and tie the NBA Finals at two games a piece. Dave DuFour and Andrew Schlecht give their instant reaction to Shai’s excellence in the fourth quarter and how the Thunder managed their comeback. Then, Samson Folk from “Basketball, She Wrote” and Dave discuss the Pacers successes and their fourth quarter collapse before looking ahead to game five.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Andrew

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1:27:17

NBA Draft Prep with Sam Vecenie | Slam N Jam

The Athletic NBA Daily ·

2025/06/14

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are joined by Sam Vecenie of the Athletic to discuss the NBA Draft! They discuss how NIL is affecting the draft and the second round, if the Sixers are going to move their pick, and we discuss a variety of first round prospects and Vecenie's thoughts and opinions on them. Then the boys play a fun edition of Andrew vs. the Beat, a trivia game where Andrew is pitted against Sam. Host: Andrew Schlecht and Alex SpeersWith: Sam VecenieExecutive Producer: Andrew

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39:48

Kevin Durant Trades + Knicks Coaching Madness |...

The Athletic NBA Daily ·

2025/06/12

Andrew Schlecht, Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Es Baraheni discuss the aftermath of Game 3 of the NBA Finals, the Knicks insane coaching search, and then some fake Kevin Durant trades. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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26:40

Pacers bench drives game 3 win, Indy takes 2-1 lead

The Athletic NBA Daily ·

2025/06/12

Bennedict Mathurin and T.J. McConnell combined for 37 points off the bench to push the Indiana Pacers to a 116-107 game three win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni,and Zena Keita give their instant reaction to the Pacers win, Tyrese Haliburton’s aggressive play, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s fatigue. Then, the gang looks ahead to game four and Zena apologizes to the Pacers.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita & Es BaraheniExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer:

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20:44

Can the Pacers bounce back in Indy?

The Athletic NBA Daily ·

2025/06/11

The NBA Finals shifts to Indianapolis with the Thunder and Pacers tied at one game a piece. Dave DuFour and Zena Keita are joined by Scott Agness from Fieldhouse Files with an injury update on Tyrese Haliburton, his thoughts on adjustments for game 3, and the atmosphere in Indianapolis.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita & Scott AgnessExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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29:14

Is Caruso the Thunder’s Iguodala?

The Athletic NBA Daily ·

2025/06/10

The Thunder even the series at 1-1 heading back to Indiana for Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Es Baraheni and Marcus Thompson discuss Game 2, whether the Thunder have control of the series now, and if Alex Caruso is the Thunder’s “Andre Iguodala. They then discuss 4 teams that interest them most in the offseason.Host: Es BaraheniWith: Marcus ThompsonExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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27:44

SGA, Thunder strike back in dominant Game 2 win

The Athletic NBA Daily ·

2025/06/09

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in a game-high 34 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a game 2 win to even the Finals series at 1-1. Zena Keita and Es Baraheni give their instant reaction to the Thunder win and the NBA’s decision to add digital logos to the Finals broadcast. Then, Andrew Schlecht and Dave DuFour report live from OKC with their thoughts on the series so far and what to look for in game 3.Host: Zena KeitaWith: Es Baraheni, Andrew Schlecht, & Dave DuFourExecutive Producer:

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23:45

Haliburton & Pacers shock Thunder in Game 1

The Athletic NBA Daily ·

2025/06/06

The Indiana Pacers completed another improbable comeback to steal game one of the NBA Finals from the Oklahoma City Thunder. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are live from OKC with their instant reaction to Tyrese Haliburton’s game winner and the Thunder collapse. Then, Anthony Slater joins the show to give his thoughts on the Thunder pregame lineup change and what to look for in game two.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni & Anthony SlaterExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson

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1:29:30

NBA Finals Mailbag: Morning Shoot Around

The Athletic NBA Daily ·

2025/06/05

Andrew Schlecht, Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni discuss Game 1 of the NBA Finals and answer listener questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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21:33

NBA Finals Game 1 Preview

The Athletic NBA Daily ·

2025/06/05

The NBA Finals tip-off tonight and Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are on the ground in Oklahoma City for game one. Rylan Stiles, host of LockedOn Thunder, joins the show to discuss the importance of the Thunder to the OKC community, how Sam Presti built the team, and what the Pacers need to do to win.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni & Rylan StilesExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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29:16

Knicks fire Tom Thibodeau

The Athletic NBA Daily ·

2025/06/04

The New York Knicks have fired head coach Tom Thibodeau. Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and James Edwards discuss the Knicks surprising move and who they may hire to replace Thibs. Then, Fred Katz joins the show to discuss the Pacers offense vs. the Thunder defense and how the Pacers pull off an upset.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita, James Edwards, & Fred KatzExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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24:56

Is SGA having one of the best seasons ever?

The Athletic NBA Daily ·

2025/06/03

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to a league high 68 wins, captured a scoring title and was named MVP. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni debate whether SGA is having one of the best seasons ever and where it lands if the Thunder win a championship. Then, Mike Vorkunov drops in to breakdown the reasons the NBA isn’t afraid of a small-market Finals and the X-factors for a Pacers win. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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26:24

How to fix the Knicks + NBA Finals preview

The Athletic NBA Daily ·

2025/06/02

Pascal Siakam was named Eastern Conference finals MVP as the Indiana Pacers defeated New York Knicks to clinch a trip to the NBA Finals. Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Es Baraheni react to the Pacers’ win and give their thoughts on what went wrong for the Knicks. Then, the gang looks ahead to the NBA Finals matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Pacers and make their picks.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni & Zena KeitaExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moody

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58:00

Thunder Finals Appearance + Offseason Primer with Sam...

The Athletic NBA Daily ·

2025/05/31

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are joined by Sam Amick of the Athletic to discuss the Thunder moving on to the NBA Finals, if teams are now scared of them, what’s next for the Timberwolves, and they also touch on the Eastern Conference Finals.Then the guys discuss the upcoming NBA offseason and what could happen with Giannis, Kevin Durant, the Celtics, the Rockets and much more. Then the guys finish with a rousing version of Andrew vs. the Beat where Andrew and Sam go head to head in a trivia

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