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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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"The Knicks Need to Change Their Starting Lineup" is an episode of The Athletic NBA Daily. Runtime 42 min. Published November 12, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.