The Athletic NBA Daily

Weekday recaps of NBA games and stories with reporters AI summary

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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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  1. Peak Cade Cunningham Delivers for Detroit

    2026-11-13 · 41 min

    Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni and Sabreena Merchant are live Thursday night following all the NBA action, including: Cade Cunningham’s heroic effort in a win over the Wizards, the Minnesota Timberwolves' stout defensive…

  2. The Knicks Need to Change Their Starting Lineup

    2026-11-12 · 43 min

    Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni check in following an Eastern Conference Finals rematch between the Cavaliers & Knicks and discuss a shorthanded Warriors team hanging with the Houston Rockets.Then, NBA Senior Writer Sam…

  3. Adjusting Expectations for Amen Thompson? | Slam N Jam LIVE

    2026-11-11 · 1 hr 4 min

    Alex Speers and Andrew Schlecht break down young NBA Players they are adjusting their expectations for including Amen Thompson, Alex Sarr, Nolan Traore, and more. Then, Derek Parker joins the show to talk about AJ…

  4. Tatum and Brown Headline Celtics-Sixers Showdown

    2026-11-11 · 43 min

    Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum meet in their first matchup of the season as the Sixers and Celtics face off, and Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are here to break it down. They also go through all the NBA news and notes from…

  5. Denver, We Have a Problem

    2026-11-10 · 44 min

    After another fun night in the NBA, Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni recap: the Lakers becoming the first team to reach 10 wins this season, Cooper Flagg’s 40-piece against the Indiana Pacers and how Denver’s Mexico City…

  6. Are the Lakers the Best Team in the NBA?

    2026-11-09 · 43 min

    Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni and Law Murray check in following all the NBA action Sunday night, to break down: an impressive Lakers win over the Detroit Pistons (without Luka Doncic), LaMelo Ball's continued support for the…

  7. Red Hot Blazers + Music Stopped for the Jazz? | Slam N Jam

    2026-11-07 · 1 hr 4 min

    This week on Slam N Jam Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the top stories of the NBA, the rough start for the Jazz, Herb Jones value, the Pistons fun start and more. Then Portland Trail Blazers reporter Sean…

  8. A Vintage Warriors Performance + Boston's Tatum-Brown Beef Explained

    2026-11-06 · 42 min

    Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni recap a two-game Thursday night slate in the NBA, featuring the Orlando Magic at the Phoenix Suns and the Miami Heat at the Golden State Warriors.Then, Jay King, Boston Celtics beat reporter…

  9. The Best Game of Victor Wembanyama’s NBA Career

    2026-11-05 · 45 min

    Victor Wembanyama is stuck on easy mode.After one of the greatest single-game performances of his career (and NBA history), Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni recap the Spurs’ thrilling home win over the Dallas Mavericks…

  10. Panic Time in Denver? | Slam N Jam LIVE

    2026-11-04 · 1 hr 7 min

    Alex Speers and Andrew Schlecht discuss the 5 teams that should be panicking early this season. Then they are joined by Derek Parker to discuss Kingston Flemmings and other rookies making an early impact. Host: Alex…

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Oldest episode in feed
08/2018 · over 8 years
Typical length
43 min
Format
Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone
Keywords
NBA, NBA Draft, NBA news, Basketball

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