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The Athletic NBA Daily

The Athletic
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
New York Knicks
San Antonio Spurs
Cleveland Cavaliers
Victor Wembanyama
Detroit Pistons
Denver Nuggets
Minnesota Timberwolves
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Boston Celtics
NBA Cup
Milwaukee Bucks
Philadelphia 76ers
James Harden
Orlando Magic
Charlotte Hornets
Los Angeles Clippers
Lebron James
Houston Rockets

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 ... more

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The NBA offseason is off to an insane start and Zena Keita, Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are here to break it all down. They discuss the trade of Jaylen Brown to the 76ers for Paul George, the Lakers moves, and more.

Host: Zena Keita

With: Dave DuFo... more

NBA Free Agency is underway and Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni and Andrew Schlecht are here to break it all down. Kawhi to the Raptors, where is LeBron going, and so much more.

Host: Dave DuFour

With: Es Baraheni and Andrew Schlecht

Producer: Andrew Sc... more

The rumors surrounding the future of LeBron James are swirling around the Golden State Warriors convincing. Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Dan Woike take a look at the odds of the Lakers retaining LeBron and discuss Austin Reaves' big contract. Then, t... more

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Dave DuFour and Andrew Schlecht break down the Ja Morant trade to the Blazers for Jerami Grant. Why did the Blazers do this? What is next for the Grizzlies, and more. Plus they break down the contract decisions around the NBA including Lu Dort, Jonat... more

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Recent Guests

Amin El-Hassan
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The Athletic (guest)
Episode: Knicks STUN Spurs in Game 2 | INSTANT REACTION
Kyrthika Uthea-Kumar
NBA stats researcher and analyst
Independent/NBA broadcast clients
Episode: 2026 NBA Finals: The best stats and facts
Andrew Schlecht
NBA reporter on-site with Oklahoma City coverage
The Athletic
Episode: The Knicks are in the NBA Finals, How did they get there?
Bryce Simon
Basketball analyst; guest focusing on playoffs and lottery
The Athletic; Pistons Pulse
Episode: NBA Lottery Hate Draft + Playoff Round Up | Slam N Jam
Ben Goliver
Basketball analyst, contributor to bengoliver.substack.com and host of a news/podcast program
Bengoliver Substack / Greatest of All Talk Podcast
Episode: Jokic era over? + Big Changes coming for the Blazers | Slam N Jam
Sean Hyken
Basketball journalist covering the Portland Trail Blazers
Rose Garden Report
Episode: Jokic era over? + Big Changes coming for the Blazers | Slam N Jam
John Krasinski
Actor and host guest discussing the Wolves-Nuggets series
The Athletic (guest appearance)
Episode: Pistons cooked? + Nuggets Survive
Kenny Beauchamp
Guest panelist on playoff discussion and trivia
Episode: Which Players Are Changing the Playoff Narrative? with Kenny Beecham | Slam N Jam
Esparra Henney
NBA reporter on-site for Cavaliers-Raptors game coverage
The Athletic
Episode: Wolves & Hawks steal game 2s

Hosts

Dave DuFour
Host of The Athletic NBA Daily; regular contributor to in-depth game and series analysis with a long-running NBA beat.
Zena Keita
Co-host focused on game analysis and discussion with strong audience engagement.
Esfandiar Baraheni
Host providing rapid-fire takes and game-to-game insights.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 4.2k ratings
  • Review

    They glaze the thunder but I love nba so it is fine because I want to learn as much as I can about it so I can be an nba reporter

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NBA reporter for my job
    United States12 days ago
  • It’s ok

    The Thunder homerism is unbearable. They don’t even try and pretend to be objective.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    NBAfan1880
    United States13 days ago
  • Not the nba daily but my daily

    Every morning when I jump in my car first thing I do is put on the NBA daily. I’ve been listening now for around 18 months from Australia and this podcast is by far the best that I found to keep me connected to what’s happening in the greatest game. The team are just such a lovely fun bunch, the big three during the week and then Alex and Andrew on Sunday slam and jam they really do have something for everyone! Keep up the amazing work guys and hope you get a summer break!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @travellingcoffeeguy
    Australia17 days ago
  • Homer city

    An OKC podcast disguised as an NBA podcast. Dufour asks asinine questions just for the sake of conversations. Always wrong.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BedBath&Biyombo
    Canada17 days ago
  • Best Pod ever

    These guys know Ball

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    235Lia
    Germany23 days ago

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Shows strong basketball knowledge and chemistry among hosts.
Mix of rapid takes and deeper analysis keeps episodes engaging.
Guests consistently bring high-quality on-site insight.

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The NBA Discourse Problem | Morning Shoot Around
Q: What would make the discourse healthier or more constructive?
Fewer ref-centric debates and more emphasis on actual gameplay, strategy, and player development, as well as highlighting storytelling around teams and players rather than endless controversy.
The NBA Discourse Problem | Morning Shoot Around
Q: Why does NBA discourse feel so saturated compared to other sports?
Because media outlets optimize for clicks and engagement; controversy and hot takes drive more views, which in turn fuels a cycle where discourse becomes the story outside the actual basketball.
Thunder Spurs Game 7 Preview + Knicks are in the FINALS | Slam N Jam
Q: What makes Chet Holmgren an interesting basketball subject to you?
Holmgren stands out for his intellectual approach, defensive instincts, and potential to redefine positionless play, which came through in the film-session interview and continued in on-court performance; the discussion highlighted his self-awareness and ability to process teammates' needs while staying aggressive.
Thunder roll past Lakers
Q: What adjustments could the Cavaliers make to counter Detroit's physicality in game two?
They could look to widen the floor, rely more on shooters like Strauss and Schroeder, and stagger bigs to keep pace with Detroit's aggression while avoiding over-penetration that leads to turnovers.
Thunder roll past Lakers
Q: Was that a matter of rust or was the Lakers' defense in the Thunder game creating opportunities for turnovers?
It was likely a mix of both: rust from the long layoff plus a Lakers defense that pressured Shea and forced passes, while the Thunder benefitted from depth and improved decision-making as the game progressed.

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A fast-paced, clash-friendly NBA discussion show that blends game analysis with draft and trade chatter. Regular hosts break down daily playoff action, strategic moments, and big-front-office moves, often blending insider context with practical takeaways for fans and industry professionals. The show benefits from a rotating guest slate of NBA reporters and analysts, plus a Saturday spin-off that brings longer-form conversations and deeper prospect evaluations. Unique strengths include a bantery, ethernet-style chemistry among hosts and guests, plus a willingness to tackle both on-court tactics and off-court narratives in equal measure, making it a go-to for listeners who want both quick recaps and thoughtful basketball storytelling.

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