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The Athletic NBA Daily

The Athletic NBA Daily

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Summary
 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.

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Episodes
  • Wolves Title Contenders? + Grizzlies with Keith Parish | Slam N Jam

    Wolves Title Contenders? + Grizzlies with Keith Parish | Slam N Jam
    Nov 14 2026

    Saturday Slam n Jam is back to discuss the top stories from the NBA. Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers trade NBA takes in the “good, the bad, and the what” segment, from Jonathan Kuminga’s strong start with Minnesota to the pressure building on the league’s worst teams under new lottery rules. They also run through weekly news, unusual player stats, and wild examples of on-court teamwork.


    Keith Parish of the Grits and Grinds and Fast Break Breakfast podcasts joins to assess the Memphis Grizzlies’ 7-4 start. They discuss Cam Boozer’s rookie impact, Ty Jerome’s scoring and possible future as the starting point guard, Zach Edey’s offensive adjustment, and the Grizzlies’ underrated depth before finishing with NBA trivia.


    HOST: Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers

    WITH: Keith Parish

    PRODUCTION: Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Peak Cade Cunningham Delivers for Detroit

    Peak Cade Cunningham Delivers for Detroit
    Nov 13 2026

    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 performance against the Mavericks and an overwhelming performance from the Sixers against the Toronto Raptors. Then, the Sacramento Kings Kang Gang Podcast joins the show for a special rendition!


    Host: Dave DuFour

    With: Esfandiar Baraheni

    Producer: Zuri Irvin

    Audio/Video: Alex Oliver

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    41 mins
  • The Knicks Need to Change Their Starting Lineup

    The Knicks Need to Change Their Starting Lineup
    Nov 12 2026

    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 Amick joins the show to discuss: Miami’s tumultuous west coast trip, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s relationship with Doc Rivers, Domantas Sabonis seemingly quitting on the Kings, Sacramento’s roster inflexibility, Doug Christie’s future as the team’s head coach and whether Sam would like to issue an apology for doubting San Antonio’s three-guard lineup & Walker Kessler’s impact on the Lakers.


    Host: Dave DuFour

    With: Esfandiar Baraheni

    Producer: Zuri Irvin

    Audio/Video: Alex Oliver

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    43 mins
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