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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.
Signal Thru The Noise
In this week's Hoops Adjacent, David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson speak to Dr. John DiFiori Chief of the Primary Sports Medicine Service and Attending Physician at Hospital for Special Surgery about the NBA's Covid problem.
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47:0622/12/2021
Daily Ding: Suns scorch the Lakers, Brunson and the Mavs roll, and the Pelicans fly
Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil break down the top NBA games and stories from Tuesday, December 21st
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17:4022/12/2021
Cool Things + COVID Problem
Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater discuss the COVID problem in the NBA and then they each bring something cool they've observed in the league including the Grizzlies, rookies and a Kings feel good story.
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01:01:4221/12/2021
Daily Ding: Sixers outlast Celtics, Thunder strike Grizzlies, Jazz swat Hornets
Travonne Edwards and Dave DuFour breakdown the big games from December 20th in the NBA. Joel Embiid drops 41 as the Sixers beat the Celtics. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 23 as the Thunder shock the Grizzlies late. Rudy Gobert scores 23 points to go along with 21 rebounds as the Jazz hold off the Hornets.
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17:0321/12/2021
THE NBA IS MIA (TURN UP)
The Basketball Buds. Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Jay King, Mo Dakhil and Jovan Buha.
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01:06:1220/12/2021
Daily Ding: The Bulls take down the Lakers, Shai and the Thunder sink Clippers at the buzzer, Trailblazers take down hot Grizzlies
Keith Parish and Dave DuFour breakdown the big games from the weekend. The Bulls are back again after taking down LeBron and the Lakers. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's buzzer beater takes down the Clippers. Damian Lillard has another strong game returning from injury in a win against the Grizzlies.
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16:4420/12/2021
Vince the Barber | Stargazing Ep1
Welcome to the first episode of our new limited series - Stargazing, hosted by Jovan Buha from The Athletic. Stargazing is a show about the figures and influencers the define different areas of NBA subculture: style, fitness, barbers, nightlife, entertainment, social media, gaming and more. In the first episode of Stargazing - Vince the Barber joins host Jovan Buha to discuss his rise to the top of the barber game. The motivations behind moving from Toronto to Los Angeles, the big advice Kobe Bryant gave Vince along the way, and tells behind the scene stories from cutting Chadwick Boseman, Devin Booker and more.
Check out Vince's interview with Jovan right here on YouTube
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34:1719/12/2021
76ers Process of Torture, Grizzlies Overwhelming Competence, and the Rocky Start in Boston
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers break down the past week of the NBA, the wonderful Grizzlies run without Ja Morant, and Jay King joins the show to discuss the up and down season of the Boston Celtics.
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59:4718/12/2021
The Cade Code + Jazz Roll, End Game Chaos & Injury Transparency
The Nerds assemble. Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil and special guest Pistons beat boy --> James Edwards III. :::: {Ben Simmons}
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51:1817/12/2021
Daily Ding: KD leads Nets to a win over Philly, Knicks beat the Rockets & new NBA Covid testing protocols
Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil break down the top NBA games and stories from Thursday, December 16th. The guys talk about KD leading the Nets to a win over the 76ers, the Knicks beating the Rockets and the NBA having new Covid testing protocols for the holidays.
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15:0317/12/2021
Daily Ding: Lakers Star Austin Reaves, Thunder Double Tank Win, and Okoro Detonates
Andrew Schlecht and Wes Goldberg discuss the big night in the NBA that included 2 wild finishes in Dallas and OKC, and mega dunk by Okoro, and much much more! Catch up on everything you missed last night!
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18:3816/12/2021
Stephen Curry, 3-point King with Tim Kawakami
Tim Kawakami, traveling with the Warriors, joins DA and Marcus to talk about Steph Curry breaking Ray Allen's 3-point record...and some other things.
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58:5215/12/2021
Daily Ding: Steph Curry Sets NBA Record for 3-pointers & The Suns and Nets Each Get Wins in OT
Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil break down the top NBA games and stories from Tuesday, December 14th. The guys break down Steph Curry passing Ray Allen for 1st place in NBA history for 3-pointers made in a Warriors win, Suns take down the Blazers in OT and the Nets beat the Raptors in OT with only 8 healthy players.
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15:2015/12/2021
Trade Season Primer
Sam Amick, Anthony Slater, and Jon Krawczynski discuss which teams are buying and which teams are selling in the NBA's upcoming trade season.
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58:3614/12/2021
Daily Ding: Bulls postponed, Warriors outrace the Pacers, Cavs handle the Heat
Travonne Edwards and Dave DuFour breakdown news and games from Monday in the NBA. The NBA has postponed the Chicago Bulls next two games. The Warriors win over the Pacers in the final seconds, but Steph Curry remains 1 three pointer behind Ray Allen on the All Time Three Pointers Made list. The Cavaliers continue their impressive start to the season with another victory, this time over the shorthanded Miami Heat.
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18:2114/12/2021
Steph Watch, Replacement Bulls + Myles Turner
Basketball Buds hosted by Zach Harper with Tray Edwards, Jay King and Mo Dakhil. Let's go around the NBA! Almost Christmas people!
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01:06:3213/12/2021
Daily Ding: Zion out, Jazz streaking, Sixers down Warriors, Weekend Update
Keith Parish and Dave DuFour break down the news and action from a busy weekend in the NBA. The Jazz extend their winning streak to 7 with a win over the Wizards. The Sixers beat the Warriors thanks to a monster team defensive performance. Kevin Durant carries Brooklyn to two wins over the weekend including a 51 point game.
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16:5713/12/2021
Defending Gobert, Blazers Mayhem, and The Buzzing Hornets
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week that was in the NBA, the words that Patrick Beverley had about Rudy Gobert, Questions about the Blazers next steps, and then Richie Randell of the Buzz Beat podcast joins the show to discuss the Hornets and play Andrew vs. The Beat!
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59:0611/12/2021
Fun Young Cavs! Playing with Joy, Embiid's Resurgence + Trade Talk
In this week's Nerder with Dave, Seth and Mo. Cleveland's fun young core leading with defense. Teams have something to play for and the joy that comes with it. Joel Embiid's resurgence post covid absence. Trade talk with the Pacers, Blazers, Knicks, Warriors, and Celtics. Fits for Myles Turner and Domantas Sabonis.
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01:04:1510/12/2021
Daily Ding: Grizzlies maul Lakers, Jazz beat 76ers like a drum, Spurs
Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour breakdown Thursday night's NBA action. The Grizzlies beat the Lakers thanks to Jaren Jackson Jr.'s 25 points. The Jazz defeat the Sixers as Rudy Gobert posts 17 points and 21 rebounds. The Spurs take down the Nuggets in spite of a triple double from Nikola Jokić.
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18:0310/12/2021
Whining, Dining, Era's Dying Rookies Grindin'
In this week's Point of Contention Jay King and James Edwards III debate. Hosted by Zach Harper. Ghosted by Marcus Thompson. Produced by Jade Hoye.
Take 1: Luka whining and dining!
Take 2: End of an Era
Take 3: How much does Zion weigh?
Take 4: Rookie of the Year Odds
Take 5: Best in the NBA
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55:2609/12/2021
Daily Ding: Heat Beat the Bucks + CLOSE GAME MAYHEM
Andrew Schlecht and Wes Goldberg break down Wednesday Dec. 8th in the NBA. The Heat get a big win without Butler or Bam against the Bucks, OT and close games galore and the Clippers and Celtics play a close one.
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16:4509/12/2021
Blazers Deep Dive / Decode with Jason Quick
Trail Blazers reporter Jason Quick drops by to talk with DA and Marcus about the ongoing situation in Portland. Will the Blazers do a full reset following the departure of GM Neil Olshay? Will the team be sold? Is there a trade for Ben Simmons in the cards? How will the fanbase react when it all shakes out? Much more.
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54:4508/12/2021
Daily Ding: Nets Comeback Win vs Dallas, Lakers Beat The Celtics & A Health Update on CJ McCollum
Jared Weiss and Tray Edwards break down the top NBA games and stories from Tuesday, Dec 7th. They break down the Nets comeback win vs Dallas, the Lakers blowing out the Celtics and a health update on CJ McCollum
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13:1308/12/2021
Who are your top 8?
Sam Amick, Anthony Slater and Darnell Mayberry discuss the Chicago Bulls and their impressive run to start the season, and then they dive in to the East and the West and discuss who their top 8 are in each conference.
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01:01:0407/12/2021
Daily Ding: Embiid dominates in OT, Bulls win without DeMar, Giannis comes back to beat Cavs
Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour breakdown the highlights from an overloaded Monday night in the NBA. Joel Embiid scores 43 to lead the Sixers over a depleted Hornets team in overtime. The Bulls win against the Nuggets in spite of star DeMar DeRozan entering the league's health and safety protocols. Chris Paul puts on a crunch time clinic as the Suns hold off the Spurs.
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16:4107/12/2021
Bulls x DeRozan's Prowess, Portland Mess + Luka v Kidd, | J. Wall, | Knicks + Thibs & Kemba
The Basketball Buds. Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Jay King, Mo Dakhil and James Edwards III.
Rundown:
- DeMar DeRozan 4th quarter prowess
- Mess in Portland (Olshey firing/Chauncey comments about starters)
- Kidd calls out Luka for complaining to refs
- John Wall situation as Rockets win
- Knicks/Thibs/Kemba
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01:09:1806/12/2021
Daily Ding: Olshey out in Portland, Suns streak ends, Spurs, Cavs, Grizzlies looking good!
Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap the news and action from the weekend. Portland has fired GM Neil Olshey. The Suns winning streak stops at 18. The Bulls defeat the Nets. Cavs impress in loss to Jazz. Grizzlies complete a first for Stat of the Weekend.
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17:1706/12/2021
5 Players I was wrong about, 20 Games in Contenders, and Sam Vecenie on the 2021 Rookie Class
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week of the NBA, what history says about contenders 20 games in, 5 players Alex was most wrong about, and then the guys bring on Athletic NBA Draft expert Sam Vecenie to discuss the 2021 rookie class and how they are fairing in the NBA.
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01:09:2204/12/2021
Daily Ding: Thunder Get Trounced, Knicks drop Bulls, Wild Finish in Toronto, Suns Win Again
Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil recap another great night in the NBA.
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17:4403/12/2021
Suns x Warriors Deep Dive / Preview
In this week's Nerder, the fellas take a deep dive into the Suns Warriors budding rivalry heading into Friday night and Christmas Day.
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42:4803/12/2021
Suns set Warriors, Battle of NYC, No Bron, No Prob? + Tampering Solved?
In this Week's Point of Contention .... Marcus Thompson and Jay King debate. Hosted by Hosted by Zach Harper
TAKE 1: A Western Conference Preview?
TAKE 2: Battle 'o NYC!
TAKE 3: No LeBron? No Problem!
TAKE 4: Tampering Solved!?
TAKE 5: MVP Odds
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53:4802/12/2021
Daily Ding: Ugly Win for the Celtics, Giannis Bests LaMelo, and an look around the league
Andrew Schlecht and James Edwards discuss the ugly win the Celtics had over the Sixers, a fun close game between the Bucks and Hornets, and then a look around the NBA.
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16:0002/12/2021
All Bucks with Zora Stephenson
NBC Sports' Zora Stephenson drops by to talk with DA and Marcus about the defending champions Milwaukee Bucks.
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46:5301/12/2021
Daily Ding: Suns Beat Warriors in the Battle of NBA's Best & The Nets Beat the Knicks in the Battle of NY
Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil break down the top NBA games and stories from Tuesday, November 30th. The guys break down the Sun beating the Warriors in the Battle of the NBA's best teams and the Nets beat the Knicks by 2 in the Battle of New York.
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15:3701/12/2021
Clippers Below the Radar, Suns vs. Warriors, and bad news for MPJ
Sam Amick, Anthony Slater and Law Murray break down the upcoming Warriors vs. Suns matchup, the tough Clippers defense, and bad news for the Nuggets and MPJ
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56:4630/11/2021
Daily Ding: Injury updates, Bulls sting Hornets in Battle of the Balls, Jokić back, Jazz thump Blazers
Travonne Edwards and Dave DuFour give injury updates on Michael Porter Jr, Joe Harris, Bogdan Bogdanovic, and Cam Reddish and break down a busy night in the NBA.
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17:2430/11/2021
Suns Rollin', Klay's Return, Vogel on the Hot Seat + Nets Mess
The Basketball Buds with Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Jay King and Mo Dakhil. Rundown:
— Suns 16 straight
— Klay back before Christmas
— Vogel hot seat?
— Ja injury
— Tatum taking an image hit?
— Jay King update on Chet Holmgren being the truth even though Paolo Banchero annihilated him
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01:05:1929/11/2021
Daily Ding: Suns still shining, Warriors dominate, Ja Morant injured, John Wall wants to play
Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap an eventful weekend in the NBA. The Phoenix Suns won their 16th consecutive game, beating the Brooklyn Nets 113-107 on the second night of a back-to-back on Saturday. The Golden State Warriors extend their current winning streak to 7 games after handling the Blazers and the Clippers respectively over the weekend.
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16:2629/11/2021
The Slammies + Matt Pennie on Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren and the 2022 Class
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers hand our their quarterly NBA awards in their first edition of "The Slammies"
Then the guys are joined by Matt Pennie to discuss the 2022 NBA Draft class including who would be picked first, Banchero or Holmgren, and then who else in this class will matter when it comes to draft time. Enjoy!
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01:18:0226/11/2021
There is a Deeper Wave than this
Surprise! Happy Thanksgiving! It's Nerder time. We don't have time to argue!? ... leave that to your crazy uncle, aunty or whatever (it me) ~ Point of Contention will be back next week. Alas. In this week's edition of Nerder She Wrote, the Stooges (Dave,Seth and Mo) take a look at Tyrese Maxey's growth. Also, Kristaps Porzingis' health. Latvia/Estonia league shooting stats and the NBA ball change. Is playing faster always better? And....the Suns are a wins factory! Gobble Gobble Good Bad Ugly.
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50:0925/11/2021
With Gary Payton II
Warriors' Gary Payton II drops by to talk with David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson about "new" life in the NBA.
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47:2924/11/2021
Daily Ding: The Night's Watch
Rundown
1.) Kristaps breakout game in OT Mavs win vs Clippers
2.) Knicks bench looks great against Russ triple double to beat Lakers
3.) Heroics for Heat in comeback win over Pistons
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18:5524/11/2021
Warriors World, Kings Dethrone Walton, + Don't Mess with Beef Stew
Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater discuss the major topics around the league including the LeBron vs. Isaiah Stewart brawl, the mess the Kings are in after firing Luke Walton, the Warriors domination and the preparation of Klay Thompson's return, and much more.
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01:01:0623/11/2021
Daily Ding: Hornets sting Wizards, Wild Grizzlies get the win in Utah, Suns still shining
Travonne Edwards and Dave DuFour breakdown the Hornets second victory in less than a week over the Wizards, a wild finish for the Grizzlies in Utah over the Jazz, and the Suns winning streak extends to 13 games.
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17:3123/11/2021
Urgent LeBron ~ Hawks o' Last Year? Suns Back? Wolves Here? + Thanksgiving Favs
The Basketball Buds. Zach Harper, Trey Edwards, Jay King and Mo Dakhil .....
Rundown:
— LeBron says sense of urgency needed in November
— most likely to be the Hawks of last year: Wizards, Bulls, or Hawks?
— Are the Suns back?
— Are the Wolves here?
— Favorite part of thanksgiving
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01:04:1322/11/2021
Daily Ding: LeBron fracas, Klay return, Luke Walton out in Sacramento, Warriors and Suns keep rolling
Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap an eventful weekend around the NBA as LeBron James and Isaiah Stewart tangle in Detroit, Klay Thompson is cleared for full contact practice, and Luke Walton is fired by the Kings. The Warriors and Suns both continue their winning ways picking up a couple more victories over the weekend to move to 15-2 and 13-3 respectively.
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16:5122/11/2021
DORT! Rockets Failure to Launch + What are the Indiana Pacers?
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the past week of NBA basketball, the recent play of Lu Dort and his path to the NBA, what in the world are the Rockets doing this season, and then the guys are joined by Caitlin Cooper of Indy Cornrows to discuss the confusing Indiana Pacers.
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01:03:2920/11/2021
GM Association, Wizards Winning, Giannis Gets Going + Warriors
In this week's Nerder the fellas celebrate the release of Seth's new book, 'The Mid-Range Theory' plus what's this about a General Managers Association? The Wizards winning ways. Hey, the Bucks are back! Seth vs. Russell Westbrook? Oh boy. And finally, NBA defenses this season and why the Warriors are so special
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01:00:3519/11/2021
Daily Ding: Curry Goes Off In Comeback Win vs the Cavs, Heat Beat the Wizards & 76ers Take Down the Nuggets
Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil break down the top NBA games and stories from Thursday, November 18th. The guys talk about Steph Curry's explosion in the 4th q in a comeback W's win, the Heat beat the Wizards by 15 pts and the 76ers beat the Nuggets by 14 pts.
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15:5419/11/2021