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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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27:30

How far can the Pistons go?

The Athletic NBA Daily ·

2026/01/28

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/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni and Hunter PattersonExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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29:26

Did Orlando lose its Magic?

The Athletic NBA Daily ·

2026/01/27

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/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita and Josh RobbinsExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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29:05

All Star Reserves Vibes Draft

The Athletic NBA Daily ·

2026/01/26

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/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni and Zena KeitaExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:11:01

Lakers in Trouble? + Bulls Need to Pick a Direction |...

The Athletic NBA Daily ·

2026/01/24

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 BeatJoin our Discord!https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Andrew Schlecht and Alex SpeersWith: Joel LorenziExecutive Producer: Andrew

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30:58

Is Joel Embiid back?

The Athletic NBA Daily ·

2026/01/23

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/survey26Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni and Tony JonesExecutive Producer: Andrew

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33:25

Are the Knicks broken? + Norman Powell is bowlegged

The Athletic NBA Daily ·

2026/01/22

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/survey26Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita and Fred KatzProducer: Andrew SchlechtVideo Producer: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See

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52:36

Can the Warriors be fixed? w Marcus Thompson |...

The Athletic NBA Daily ·

2026/01/21

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

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28:44

Rockets Spurs Thriller + Kuminga’s return

The Athletic NBA Daily ·

2026/01/21

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/survey26Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni and Will GuilloryExecutive

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23:27

Changes for the Knicks?

The Athletic NBA Daily ·

2026/01/20

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/survey26Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita and Hunter PattersonExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast

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30:10

Ant vs. Wemby + NBA Stock Watch

The Athletic NBA Daily ·

2026/01/19

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/survey26Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni and Zena KeitaExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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1:26:18

Mid Season Slammies + Will the Bucks Finally Trade...

The Athletic NBA Daily ·

2026/01/17

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 sign an extension and more. Then the gang play a fun edition of Andrew vs. the BeatJoin our

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25:49

Do the Rockets pass the eye test?

The Athletic NBA Daily ·

2026/01/16

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/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni and Joe VardonExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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26:53

Cavs dominate Sixers

The Athletic NBA Daily ·

2026/01/15

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/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita and Tony JonesExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver Hosted on

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56:03

5 Burning NBA Questions | Morning Shoot Around

The Athletic NBA Daily ·

2026/01/14

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 Playoffs?5. Which team is in need of the biggest face lift at the trade deadline in order to make a push

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24:21

Thunder vs Spurs Episode IV: The Thunder strikes back

The Athletic NBA Daily ·

2026/01/14

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! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni and Andrew SchlechtExecutive Producer:

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23:26

Trade Deadline Prep with John Hollinger

The Athletic NBA Daily ·

2026/01/13

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/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita, John HollingerProducer: Andrew SchlechtVideo Producer: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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24:21

Wemby vs. The World

The Athletic NBA Daily ·

2026/01/12

Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni and Zena Keita react to the Timberwolves huge win over Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs, the Nuggets continued success without Nikola Jokić, and the crazy finish between the Raptors and Sixers. Then, the gang discusses OKC’s pole position in the Western Conference and which team poses the biggest threat.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita and Es BaraheniExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver Hosted on

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1:16:08

Contending Spurs + Who wants Ja Morant? | Slam N Jam

The Athletic NBA Daily ·

2026/01/09

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week of NBA basketball, free throws, Thunder’s bad loss, and who wants Ja Morant? After a break Jared Weiss of the Athletic joins the show to discuss the Spurs and their wins against OKC, the guards and how they are gelling, the Spurs status as a contender, and of course…. Wemby. Then the gang play a fun edition of Andrew vs. the Beat Join our Discord!https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Andrew Schlecht and Alex SpeersWith: Jared WeissExecutive Producer:

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26:09

Will Giannis stay in Milwaukee?

The Athletic NBA Daily ·

2026/01/09

Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to the Timberwolves win over the Cavs, the Pacers snapping their 13 game losing streak, and condensation in Chicago. Then, Sam Amick joins the pod to close the book on the Trae Young trade, discuss possible AD destinations, and his exclusive interview with Giannis Antetokounmpo.Join our Discord!https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita and Sam AmickExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See

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31:33

Trae Young traded to Wizards

The Athletic NBA Daily ·

2026/01/08

Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are joined by Josh Robbins discuss the Trae Young for C.J. McCollum swap between Atlanta and Washington. Then, Dave and Es react to the Nuggets picking up another shorthanded win and talk to Brian Geisinger about the Hornets development and Kon Kneuppel’s rookie of the year candidacy.Join our Discord!https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni, Josh Robbins, and Brian GeisingerExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver Hosted

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