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The Athletic NBA Daily

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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Today • 31:52

Do the Lakers have enough to compete in the West?

The LeBron James era is officially over in Los Angeles and the Lakers have built next year’s squad around Luka Dončić. The Athletic’s Lakers beat writer, Dan Woike, joins Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni t

Today • 8:43

Keaton Wagler EXCLUSIVE Interview

Keaton Wagler was drafted 5th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft, and Es Bareheni is here to ask him about the draft process, and some questions that help you get to know Keaton better. Host: Es Baraheni

Yesterday • 28:37

Inside the Kawhi trade to the Raptors

The Kawhi Leonard trade between the Los Angeles Clippers and Toronto Raptors is currently on hold. The Athletic’s Raptors beat writer, Eric Koreen, joins Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni with the latest ne

July 13, 2026 • 39:52

Wemby takes a discount - will other stars do the same?

Victor Wembanyama is giving the Spurs a hometown discount on his next contract, much to the chagrin of the Player’s Association. The Athletic’s Bulls beat writer, Joel Lorenzi, joins Dave DuFour and E

July 11, 2026 • 1:07:23

Are the 76ers Contenders? | Slam N Jam

The Philadelphia 76ers traded for Jaylen Brown in what was one of the most surprising trades of the offseason, and Trill Bro Dude of the You Know Ball Podcast is here to discuss the trade, how it happ

July 10, 2026 • 1:44

Can you guess the NBA prospect by their baby photo?

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July 10, 2026 • 24:44

Dybantsa vs Peterson + Kawhi Trade On Hold

A.J. Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson faced off on day one of NBA Summer League and did not disappoint. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni give their takeaways from Jazz vs. Wizards and their favorite things fro

July 10, 2026 • 16:01

Allen Graves on the Raptors, Summer League, and Breakfast.

Es Baraheni is joined by Raptors first round pick Allen Graves to discuss Allen being selected by the Raptors, Summer League and rapid fire questions to get to know him. Es Baraheni TIMECODES Full

July 9, 2026 • 0:42

Did NBA teams draft these guards in the right order?

Did NBA teams get the guard picks right from five through eight? Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEuhZTLf0SW9N9etjaRh-KK7zRgKUOQ9l Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube

July 9, 2026 • 26:22

Why you should watch NBA Summer League

NBA Summer League in Las Vegas begins today and Tyler Metcalf of No Ceilings joins to discuss why you should want to watch Darryn Peterson and Caleb Wilson in Vegas, why the Jazz, Wizards and Grizzlie

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