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The Athletic NBA Daily

The Athletic
All-Star Weekend
Golden State Warriors
Trade Deadline
NBA Teams
Player Performances
NBA Trades
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Injuries
NBA
Victor Wembanyama
NBA All-Star Weekend
Doc Rivers
Los Angeles Lakers
Lebron James
Minnesota Timberwolves
Milwaukee Bucks
NBA Trade Deadline
Brooklyn Nets
Los Angeles Clippers
Jacque Vaughn

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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Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are back for another episode of the Saturday Slam N Jam. They hand our their annual Slammie Awards including a Say What Stat of the Year, Nico Harrison Award, The Last Tanker Award, Weirdo Awards and more. In part 2, Z... more

Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Sam Amick discuss Joel Embiid's latest setback, the most recent news in the Giannis drama with the Bucks, and which teams may be looking for coaches this offseason. Then, Sam lays out the MVP results from the Athletic's ... more

Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Fred Katz discuss the hopelessness of Nets fans and then take a look at Fred's All-Perimeter Defense selections.

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Recent Guests

Tony Jones
NBA reporter for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: Shai vs. Wemby for MVP?
Dan Wojcik
NBA reporter for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: J Dub returns for OKC + Are the Lakers title contenders?
Stephen Prajan Garner
PHNX NBA writer on Suns coverage
PHNX
Episode: Nuggets Toast? + Which Tanking Team Deserves the first pick? | Slam N Jam
Jay King
NBA reporter for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: Inside Jayson Tatum’s impending return to the Celtics
Ryland Styles
Host of Lockdown Thunder and OKC Dream Team podcast
Lockdown Thunder / OKC Dream Team
Episode: Can the Thunder Repeat? + Post All Star Break Leap Team | Slam N Jam
Miren Fader
Feature writer for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: Kon Knueppel and the Charlotte Hornets
Chris Paul
12-time All-Star point guard formerly of the Clippers
retired
Episode: Clippers Perpetual Chaos + Tanking is Good | Slam N Jam
Danny Cunningham
Covers the Cavaliers for Locked On Cavs
Locked On
Episode: Why did the Cavs trade for James Harden?
Dan Wojcicki
NBA reporter with The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: Is this LeBron’s final season?

Hosts

Zena Keita
co-host of The Athletic NBA Daily
Dave DuFour
Host of The Athletic NBA Daily
Esfandiar Baraheni
Co-host of The Athletic NBA Daily
Andrew Schlecht
Host on The Athletic NBA Daily

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 4.1k ratings
  • {weekly} reliable & kinda cathartic

    Yet again waiting on the wheel to land on the Knicks or Pelicans but Saturday Slam & Jam / Trivia with Andrew & Alex deadass is one of the things that actually helps me get debummed about the state of the world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AlbertoBalsam
    United Statesa month ago
  • Changed format is still a bummer

    The old format was chaotic but so much more interesting. Nerder She Wrote, the Sam Amick one, Slam N Jam (the best podcast ever); these were great. Instead of the immediate takes that we get here where they’re just dying for content (literally, even when none exists) you had these nicely thought out shows with very different personalities and vantage points. Anyway, sorry y’all, but this is just like every other podcast now. If not for Saturday Slam n Jam I would unsubscribe. It’s a thirsty conc... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Thebikegang
    United Statesa month ago
  • 5 Star

    I like your episodes a lot and you updated it a every day

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NBA Snoop dogg
    United Statesa month ago
  • Tatum return

    The headline of this show says Inside Jason Tatum's return and there was nothing about that. Fake news!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    nbwLANY
    United Statesa month ago
  • I love slam n jam

    I love this pod especially slam n Jam! Also Andrew please tell the wheel to land on the Knicks I want a Knicks week to ace trivia!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KnicksFan#37
    United Statesa month ago

Listeners Say

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The show offers a consistently entertaining and informative take on basketball, praised for its engaging hosts.
Listener reviews reflect a strong appreciation for the humor and camaraderie between the hosts, with many noting how this enhances the experience.
Overall, the podcast maintains a positive reception, particularly for its insightfulness and the quality of its production.
Feedback includes some critique of political discussions intertwined with sports content, indicating a desire for a more focused sports dialogue.

Chart Rankings

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#11
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Apple Podcasts
#82
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Apple Podcasts
#4
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#7
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#126
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#217
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

J Dub returns for OKC + Are the Lakers title contenders?
Q: What has changed for the Lakers to become a potential playoff threat, and how sustainable is that compared to earlier in the season?
The hosts credit improved health, greater continuity, and clear role definitions led by LeBron James taking a more defined, supporting role alongside Luka, which has boosted additive defense and ball movement, making them more cohesive and capable of contending in a playoff series.
Thunder roll Lakers + Luka injured
Q: Andrew, what are your takes on Colin Gillespie breaking the Suns' single-season made three-pointers record and Khan Knipel setting Hornets' three-point record?
Both developments reflect the broader trend of role players stepping into bigger shooting roles and adding offensive versatility, which could influence close-game strategies and playoff matchups.
NBA All-Surprise Team w/ Fred Katz
Q: Who is the biggest surprise on your second team?
The discussion points to Ryan Rollins as perhaps the biggest surprise on the second team, noting his expanded role, improved off-the-dribble play, defense, and the challenge of maintaining production against started-caliber competition.
NBA All-Surprise Team w/ Fred Katz
Q: What's the criteria that you used to put the All Surprise Team together?
Fred explains that the All Surprise Team is intentionally unscientific and aims to highlight players who exceeded expectations in ways that felt surprising, not strictly by traditional awards metrics, with a focus on impact, development, and unique contributions.
Inside Jayson Tatum’s impending return to the Celtics
Q: Is Joe Missoula the coach of the year right now?
Jay King believes Missoula is certainly in the conversation for coach of the year considering the challenges faced by the team.

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A daily recap of professional basketball, featuring fast-paced and entertaining discussions on the most significant games and news in the NBA. Episodes air from Monday to Friday, with insights from a team of knowledgeable hosts and award-winning reporters, providing listeners with analytics, team dynamics, and game summaries. Unique segments touch on player performances, coaching strategies, and relevant narratives surrounding the season, with a special Saturday edition that offers an extended dive into weekly highlights and trivia. This podcast is likely to appeal to die-hard NBA fans looking for a combination of sports analysis and humor, presented in a lively format.

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2. Dan Wojcik
3. Stephen Prajan Garner
4. Jay King
5. Ryland Styles
6. Miren Fader
7. Chris Paul
8. Danny Cunningham

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