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The Athletic NBA Daily

The Athletic
San Antonio Spurs
Oklahoma City Thunder
New York Knicks
Victor Wembanyama
Detroit Pistons
Cleveland Cavaliers
Philadelphia 76ers
Minnesota Timberwolves
Kawhi Leonard
Denver Nuggets
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
Charlotte Hornets
Boston Celtics
Los Angeles Clippers
James Harden
Miami Heat
Toronto Raptors
Basketball
Phoenix Suns

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 season has been... well.... kind of a bummer to start with all the injuries, but Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are here to walk you through the week of NBA basketball including the success of the Grizzlies, why the Thunder are not contender... more

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Are the Grizzlies good? Dave DuFour and Andrew Schlecht get to the bottom of it after Memphis remained undefeated with an impressive win in Portland. Plus, Dave explains why Darius Acuff Jr. is on a Wilt Chamberlain trajectory.

Then, Henry Abbott, ... more

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We have a lot of injuries, but the basketball continues to bounce.

On an active Wednesday night in the NBA, Dave DuFour and Andrew Schlecht recap Steph Curry’s big night against the Timberwolves, AJ Dybantsa’s impressive NBA debut and the Miami Heat... more

Alex Speers and Andrew Schlecht break down the biggest storylines from the first week of the NBA season, including why they're already bailing on some of their NBA preseason predictions. They discuss what's changed their minds about the Portland Trai... more

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Recent Guests

Andrew Schlecht
The Athletic NBA reporter and co-host of Saturday Slam n' Jam
The Athletic
Episode: What’s Next for the Oklahoma City Thunder?
Shamit Dua
Pelicans writer, podcaster and creator of an NBA roster-depth analysis tool
In the N.O.
Episode: Sixers Thrive + Jamal Murray down bad? | Slam N Jam
Sam Amick
Senior NBA writer for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: Wolves Make a Big Statement in Miami + Luka’s Showtime Era Begins
Derek Parker
NBA draft analyst and YouTube creator
Episode: BIG NBA Questions: Slam N Jam LIVE!
Law Murray
The Athletic staff writer covering the Clippers, Lakers and NBA Power Rankings
The Athletic
Episode: What we learned from a chaotic NBA Opening Night
Sando Mamukelashvili
Guest, Lakers forward/center prospect
Los Angeles Lakers
Episode: Big Preseason Changes + Why Sandro Mamukelashvili signed with the Lakers
Trill Bro Dude
Guest from You Know Ball Podcast
You Know Ball Podcast
Episode: Who is the NBA Surprise Team? | Slam N Jam
Noah Dalzell
Celtics blogger for CelticsBlog; co-host with Bobby Manning on CLNS
CelticsBlog, CLNS
Episode: Boston Celtics season preview
Dan Woike
LA Lakers beat reporter
The Athletic
Episode: Los Angeles Lakers season preview

Hosts

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

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 4.3k ratings
  • No Beef just Pork Chops & Gravy

    Now you see why the Celtics were popping champagne in the locker room when they heard JB got traded. They hated him. JB has been brainwashed into believing he’s “Oppressed” cause he’s black in America. He’s in a War with himself.

    Everyone knows JB is a great player. Plays both ends of the court and he’s available. He’s a Dog, no doubt. And still….. He was sooooooooo Toxic, they had to get rid of him. Look at him. Making Internet “Content” for a bunch of nobodies on the internet.

    Bad Look, Ho... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    frankwhitenyking
    United States6 days ago
  • Slammed and Jammed

    No Slam N Jam = no stars. Yes Slam N Jam = five stars.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ProfGarden
    United States7 days ago
  • AI waffle

    I dislike the AI generated waffle. It offends me deeply.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    HayleySlut
    United States9 days ago
  • Slam N Jam is elite

    Very excited the Slam N Jam podcast is now on twice a week. Alex’s song at the end of the first Wednesday live show was also outstanding. Who knew he had a hidden talent as a singer?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jet Doggy Dogg
    Australia10 days ago
  • Wishes Do Come True (Slam N’ Jam)

    As a bit of context for this rather incredible tale I’m about to share, I’m a long suffering Sacramento Kings fan. To make matters worse, I’m from NY so I don’t even have the excuse of geographic fate.

    So last spring, just a day or two after the Kings dropped to the 7th position in the NBA draft, I was walking home late at night texting with a few friends in my NBA group chat who were enjoying trying to convince me to choose a new team to root for, and I realized I had missed the turn and I was... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    K…G…
    United States15 days ago

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Some listeners love the trivia and guest segs; others feel the duo can be insular or dismissive.
Consistency and pace are frequently praised, though a subset critiques bias toward certain teams.
Overall, strong banter and deep basketball insight make episodes engaging for fans and potential guests alike.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

What we learned from a chaotic NBA Opening Night
Q: What do you think about putting the Raptors as high as you did?
Law Murray says Toronto looks like a complete team, with strong perimeter defense, a high floor from Kawhi Leonard and growth potential from Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett.
What we learned from a chaotic NBA Opening Night
Q: How much did the Thunder affect and bother Wemby versus Wemby just kind of being out of rhythm?
Law Murray credits Oklahoma City's defense while also calling Wembanyama's 1-for-13 shooting an unusually poor performance, and Dave DuFour points to the Spurs' approach to getting him open and using him as a roll threat.
Wolves Make a Big Statement in Miami + Luka’s Showtime Era Begins
Q: What's happening with Ben Simmons and the Kings?
Amick says Simmons's Achilles tear is especially unfortunate after he took time away and worked toward a return; Sacramento is expected to continue with its current roster for now.
BIG NBA Questions: Slam N Jam LIVE!
Q: Just as a very broad overview of how you're feeling in late October, how many prospects do you think have a legit shot at being the number one pick by the end of the season? Tell us maybe about some of your favorites.
Parker sees Tyronn Stokes and Stefan Jokzimovic as leading prospects, with Caleb Holt and Jordan Smith Jr. also worth watching. He describes the 2027 class as weaker than the prior two, while noting that the returning-player group could be a strength.
Wolves Make a Big Statement in Miami + Luka’s Showtime Era Begins
Q: Are the Warriors going to trade Steph Curry?
DuFour says Curry appears committed to staying with Golden State and that trading the franchise's greatest player would be a difficult public-relations decision, though he would like to see Curry on a more competitive team.

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A fast-paced, banter-filled basketball show that blends game analysis with news, trades, and season-long narratives. Episodes consistently cover ongoing league storylines (ownership moves, player legacies, season schedules) while balancing rigorous evaluation with humor and trivia. Regular hosts drive debates, with frequent guest appearances from established NBA reporters and former players who offer inside perspectives on strategy, business, and culture. Noteworthy is the recurring mix of analytics, storytelling, and playful segments like trivia battles, which keeps the format lively while staying deeply rooted in current basketball discourse.

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1. Andrew Schlecht
2. Shamit Dua
3. Sam Amick
4. Derek Parker
5. Law Murray
6. Sando Mamukelashvili
7. Trill Bro Dude
8. Noah Dalzell

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