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The Athletic NBA Daily

The Athletic
All-Star Weekend
Golden State Warriors
Injuries
NBA Trades
Player Performances
NBA Teams
Trade Deadline
All-Star Selections
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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Latest Episodes

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 Ma... more

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 Cleve... more

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... more

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... more

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Recent Guests

John Hollinger
Former executive for the Memphis Grizzlies, now a basketball analyst at The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: Trade Deadline Prep with John Hollinger
Andrew Schlecht
Host of the Slam and Jam
Episode: Are the Thunder breaking the NBA?
Sarah Todd
NBA reporter at Desert News
Desert News
Episode: What is the Jazz Plan? + Who gets traded? | Slam N Jam
Keith Parrish
Host of Grits and Grinds podcast and Fast Break Breakfast
Grits and Grinds, Fast Break Breakfast
Episode: Nuggets in the Clutch, Llamas, and Grizzlies Week | Slam N Jam
Jay King
Celtics reporter for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: Will Jayson Tatum return for the Celtics this season?
Eric Name
Beat writer covering the Milwaukee Bucks for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: Does Giannis want out of Milwaukee?
Sam Vecenie
NBA Draft expert and podcaster, known for his insights on player evaluations and draft predictions
The Athletic
Episode: NBA Draft Check in with Sam Vecenie | Slam N Jam
Adam Marez
A prominent NBA analyst from DNVR
DNVR
Episode: Nuggets Heating Up + Derik Queen Rising? | Slam N Jam
Carter Rodriguez
Host of the Chasedown Pod and Cavaliers enthusiast
Chasedown Pod
Episode: Cavs Identity Crisis + Land of the Lost | Slam N Jam

Hosts

Dave DuFour
Host and expert on NBA analysis and insights, bringing depth to discussions on teams and players.
Zena Kata
Co-host contributing to team analysis and providing commentary on NBA events with a lighthearted touch.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 4k ratings
  • Great

    Best basketball podcast of all time

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Terb 999
    United States3 days ago
  • Slam and jam

    Hey guys, it’s been rough out here for the bucks, but can’t wait for trivia! Live Eric Neim! Also don’t forget about whitewater rafting at kosirs.com and use code slam and jam to save!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kosirs rafting
    United States4 days ago
  • Political

    They just can’t keep their political views out. It’s supposed to be a podcast about sports, not a one sided political opinions podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JLS1133
    United States5 days ago
  • Ja Morant is Wasted Talent

    If Black Fatigue had a Face…..

    Get rid of him already. If you don’t know, he’s been Mad Toxic since those Memphis GD’s got up on him. They’ve been done extorting him. Don’t know? You better ask somebody….

    He’s damaged goods. Trade him for a carton of Newports and call it a day 💯

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    frankwhitenyking
    United States7 days ago
  • Politically slanted on a sports show

    Not looking for political statements and opinions pushed on me.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Brian0047
    United States7 days ago

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Listeners enjoy the blend of analysis and humor, appreciating the engaging discussions and insights.
The trivia segments are particularly popular, adding a fun element that listeners want to see retained.
Feedback highlights the podcast's accessibility for casual fans while still delivering in-depth basketball analyses.
Some feedback suggests room for improvement in audio quality and on-air delivery among hosts.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#8
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Apple Podcasts
#119
United States/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#6
United Kingdom/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#10
Canada/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#150
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#7
Australia/Sports/Basketball

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

5 Burning NBA Questions | Morning Shoot Around
Q: Which team is in need of the biggest facelift at the trade deadline?
The consensus is that the Golden State Warriors, given their current roster constraints and the urgent need for athleticism and size, require the most attention at the trade deadline to remain competitive.
5 Burning NBA Questions | Morning Shoot Around
Q: Which superstar is under the most pressure in the second half of the season?
Ant Edwards appears to be under significant pressure due to expectations from his team that has made several adjustments to enhance performance this season, urging him to step into a leadership role.
New Year Mailbag | Morning Shootaround
Q: What chance do you give the Rockets in the playoffs without a true point guard?
The hosts believe the Rockets have a decent chance in certain matchups thanks to strong defense and the ability to capitalize on offensive rebounds.
New Year Mailbag | Morning Shootaround
Q: What are some minor moves that you'd like to see some of the top teams make?
Teams like the Pistons, Celtics, and Knicks could benefit from minor adjustments, particularly in adding scoring options.
Worried about the Thunder? + Pistons smoke Knicks
Q: Are the Pistons just that much better than the Knicks right now?
The Knicks' inability to rebound and defend has raised concerns about their performance.

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This podcast provides a lively and entertaining recap of the most significant developments in professional basketball, packed with commentary on recent games, player performances, and team dynamics. Offering fresh insights and highlighting the latest NBA headlines, episodes are released on weekdays and include a special Saturday edition filled with trivia and a relaxed, humorous atmosphere. The blend of analysis and entertainment makes it appealing to both hardcore fans and casual listeners, catering to an audience eager for timely basketball insights along with comedic relief.

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The Athletic NBA Daily launched 8 years ago and published 2033 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. John Hollinger
2. Andrew Schlecht
3. Sarah Todd
4. Keith Parrish
5. Jay King
6. Eric Name
7. Sam Vecenie
8. Adam Marez

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