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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. 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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- Today1h 7m
Panic Time in Denver? | Slam N Jam LIVE
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 Speers and Andrew Schlecht With: Derek Parker Producer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Today44 min
The "Moneyball" Memphis Grizzlies are Ahead of Schedule
It’s just early enough in the season for our first edition of Small Sample Size Theatre, with particular predictions on the Miami Heat, Darius Acuff Jr., and the Chicago Bulls.Then, Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are joined by Keith Parish of the Memphis Grizzlies Grits and Grinds Podcast to discuss: Cam Boozer continuing his winning basketball despite rookie mistakes, Ty Jerome becoming a fully-formed offensive menace, Tuomas Iisalo being the right fit for the job and where the Grizzlies go from here after opening the season with a six-game winning streak.And we close the show with a closer look at which of the seven one-win teams in the NBA have the best chance at turning their season around.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Esfandiar BaraheniProducer: Zuri IrvinAudio/Video: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Yesterday43 min
Internal Growth is Driving a Houston Rockets Resurgence
We still believe in the Oklahoma City Thunder. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni check in after a 15-game slate in the NBA to recap Shai Gilgeous-Alexander & Luka Doncic’s heroic 40+ point performances and Houston’s dominant win over the Boston Celtics.Then, Will Guillory, staff writer for The Athletic who covers the Rockets and Pelicans, joins the show to discuss: internal growth allowing the Rockets to hit another gear early in the season, Fred VanVleet’s return allowing his teammates to find their roles, the credit Alperen Sengun deserves for Houston’s long range shooting success, how Marcus Smart mirrors Ime Udoka and more! Also, what do the Pelicans have planned for Herb Jones, Dejounte Murray and Trey Murphy III?And we end the show with a salute to Ty Jerome, Draymond Green and the Indiana Pacers. Host: Dave DuFourWith: Esfandiar Baraheni Producer: Zuri IrvinAudio/Video: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 days ago43 min
Which Team Has the Deepest Roster in the NBA?
Dave DuFour, Esfandiar Baraheni and Law Murray are live Sunday night following Celtics-Magic, Nets-Pacers, Clippers-Warriors and Lakers-Raptors to break down Luka Doncic's (latest) 40+ point game, Yaxel Lendeborg's continued ascencion and preview Law's NBA Power Rankings for the upcoming week.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Esfandiar Baraheni and Law MurrayProducer: Zuri IrvinAudio/Video: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 5 days ago1h 9m
Grizzlies Rise and Grind + Are the Thunder STILL contenders? | Slam N Jam
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 contenders, Gobert's struggles and picking the NBA Cup Champion. Then Philip Rossman-Reich joins the show to discuss the Orlando Magic and do some trivia. Host: Andrew Schlecht and Alex SpeersWith: Philip Rossman-ReichProducer: Andrew SchlechtVideo Producer: Monica Compton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 5 days ago44 min
Why Are NBA Injury Rates Increasing?
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, founder True Hoop and author of BALLISTIC: The New Science of Injury-Free Athletic Performance, joins the show to discuss the rise of high-profile injuries in the league, including conversations on: single-sport specification in youth sports, improper workout regiments, parallels in European football, kinematic movement analysis, an increase in possessions per game, style of play, the 65-game rule and how this all affects roster construction.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Andrew SchlechtProducer: Zuri IrvinAudio/Video: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 6 days ago44 min
Steph Curry Remains an Ageless Wonder
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 finally winning a game this season. Then, Senior NBA writer Sam Amick checks in to discuss Oklahoma City’s options after losing Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace long term, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP chances, whether LaMelo Ball has too much on his plate in Anthony Edwards’ stead and why the Portland Trail Blazers have been the surprise of the season so far.And we’ll end the show with Charles Lee assuming a paternal role with Naz Reid and the Charlotte Hornets.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Andrew Schlecht Producer: Zuri IrvinAudio/Video: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago56 min
Were we wrong about Ja Morant? + Darius Acuff | Slam N Jam LIVE
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 Trail Blazers, Utah Jazz, and other early-season surprises around the league. Then, Derek Parker joins the show to talk about Darius Acuff's outstanding start to the season, his development, and what it could mean for his future. To close the episode, it's time for Pack Attack, where the crew opens a pack of basketball cards and each drafts one player from the pack. If you enjoy NBA analysis, team-building discussions, NBA Draft coverage, and basketball card collecting, be sure to like, subscribe, and leave a comment with the preseason take you've already changed your mind about. Host: Alex Speers and Andrew Schlecht Guest: Derek Parker Producer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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