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The Athletic NBA Daily

The Athletic NBA Daily

The Athletic 2168 Episodes Jul 4, 2026

The Athletic NBA Daily is a fast-paced podcast that recaps the most important NBA games and stories, with new episodes Monday through Friday. Hosted by Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Esfandiar Baraheni, it features regular appearances by The Athletic's award-winning NBA reporters. The week concludes with a full-length Saturday Slam n' Jam episode hosted by Andrew Schlecht and Alex Spears.

Episodes

NBA Offseason Mania with Fred Katz | Slam N Jam Jul 4, 2026 1:02:25 Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are back for another episode of the Saturday Slam N Jam. Fred Katz joins to discuss the trade of Jaylen Brown to the 76ers, how the Lakers rounded out their roster, LaMelo ball in Minnesota, and a lightning round of questions about the offseason so far. Then they finish with some trivia in our weekly show Andrew vs. the Beat. Hosts: Andrew Schlecht, Alex Speers
What happened with Jaylen Brown and the Celtics? Jul 3, 2026 27:46 Jaylen Brown's trade to the Philadelphia 76ers from the Boston Celtics was shocking. Dave DuFour and Sam Amick take a look Jaylen Brown's value around the league and why the Celtics might have felt the need to make the move for Paul George. Then, Sam gets into the Lakers pursuits of Walker Kessler and Jalen Duren and how they made a deal with Utah, the latest on Duren's restricted free agency, and
Jaylen Brown TRADED to 76ers + Lakers make BIG moves Jul 2, 2026 41:20 The NBA offseason is off to an insane start and Zena Keita, Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are here to break it all down. They discuss the trade of Jaylen Brown to the 76ers for Paul George, the Lakers moves, and more.Host: Zena KeitaWith: Dave DuFour, Es BaraheniProducer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kawhi Leonard TRADED to the Raptors | FREE AGENCY SPECIAL Jul 1, 2026 1:12:24 NBA Free Agency is underway and Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni and Andrew Schlecht are here to break it all down. Kawhi to the Raptors, where is LeBron going, and so much more. Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni and Andrew SchlechtProducer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why would LeBron leave the Lakers? Jun 30, 2026 24:09 The rumors surrounding the future of LeBron James are swirling around the Golden State Warriors convincing. Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Dan Woike take a look at the odds of the Lakers retaining LeBron and discuss Austin Reaves' big contract. Then, they take a look at how the Lakers fill their roster, who replaces Marcus Smart, and the crucial decision Los Angeles has to make at center.Join our Di
Ja Morant TRADED to the Trail Blazers EMERGENCY POD Jun 29, 2026 24:33 Dave DuFour and Andrew Schlecht break down the Ja Morant trade to the Blazers for Jerami Grant. Why did the Blazers do this? What is next for the Grizzlies, and more. Plus they break down the contract decisions around the NBA including Lu Dort, Jonathan Kuminga and more. Host: Dave DuFourWith: Andrew SchlechtProducer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NBA Free Agency Preview Jun 29, 2026 44:40 LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, Jalen Duren and others could have new NBA homes and Zena Keita, Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are here to break it down. Who are the most interesting teams that could make big changes? What role players could make a difference in the market? What other stars could move? All that and more on today’s episode.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Zena KeitaWit
LaMelo Ball trade reaction with Jon Krawczynski Jun 26, 2026 28:15 The Minnesota Timberwolves swung for the fences with a LaMelo Ball for Naz Reid swap with the Charlotte Hornets. Jon Krawczynski, the Athletic's Timberwolves beat writer, joins Dave DuFour to break down LaMelo's fit with Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert, what the Hornets future is like with Naz Reid, and Micah Nori as head coach of the Portland Trailblazers.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2
LaMelo Ball Traded! EMERGENCY POD Jun 25, 2026 32:17 LaMelo Ball is one of the most exciting players in the NBA and now he is teammates with Anthony Edwards in Minnesota. Andrew Schlecht and Es Baraheni break down the LaMelo for Naz Reid trade and how it will affect the present and future for the Wolves and Hornets. Host: Andrew SchlechtWith: Es BaraheniProducer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
LaMelo Ball, Kawhi Leonard, Jaylen Brown trade destinations Jun 25, 2026 29:31 The trade rumors are swirling around LaMelo Ball, Kawhi Leonard, and Jaylen Brown. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni tie a bow on the 2026 NBA Draft, discuss Austin Reaves new contract, and take a look at trade fits for Ball, Leonard, and Brown.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es BaraheniExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver Hosted on A
NBA Draft Awards with Sam Vecenie Jun 24, 2026 1:01:10 The first round of the NBA Draft is OVER and Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are here to break it all down for you with the best NBA Draft expert in Sam Vecenie they give out draft awards for the following categories: 1) Snug as a Bug Awarda. This award goes to your favorite player/team fit in the entire draft.2) League Pass Leap Awarda. This award goes to the team who most improved their watchabi
Giannis Traded to the Heat EMERGENCY POD Jun 23, 2026 45:33 Giannis was traded to the Heat and we are here to break it all down. Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, Zena Keita and Andrew Schlecht discuss who won the trade, if the Heat are contenders, and if the Bucks can start their rebuild from this trade and more. In part 2 we discuss the Randall trade to the Nets and what the Wolves are doing to improve their standing in the West. Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Barahe

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