The Athletic NBA Daily
Episodes
Jokic era over? + Big Changes coming for the Blazers | Slam N Jam
Ben Gulliver joins the Athletic NBA Daily to analyze the Sixers' improbable push against Boston, the Knicks' dominant run, and the Nuggets' shocking elimination by Minnesota.
Did the Wolves end the Nuggets?
Dave Dufour and S.
Cade & Paolo duel + Rockets survive
Dave DeFore and Espera Henne discuss the Rockets staying alive against the Lakers, the Cavaliers beating the Raptors, and the Pistons forcing a Game 7 against the Magic.
How Panicked should the Pistons be? | Morning Shoot Around
Hosts Dave DeFore and Andrew Lopez, joined by guest Worry, assess playoff panic levels for struggling teams.
Embiid cooks Celtics + Draft Lottery Reform
Dave DeFore and Espera Henney analyze the Sixers' win over the Celtics, highlighting Joel Embiid’s post-surgery performance and Boston’s shooting struggles.
Pistons cooked? + Nuggets Survive
Dave DeFore and S.
Rockets survive + Wolves surprise
Dave DeFore and S.
Which Players Are Changing the Playoff Narrative? with Kenny Beecham | Slam N Jam
Kenny Beecham joins the Athletic NBA Daily to discuss playoff first-round awards, highlighting CJ McCollum and Colin Murray Boyles as top surprises while expressing low panic for the Denver Nuggets.
Knicks + Nuggets choke, Raptors stay alive
Dave DeFore and S.
Pistons bounce back + J Dub injured in Thunder win
Dave DeFore and S.
Can the Lakers and Kennard keep this up? | Morning Shoot Around
The Athletic’s NBA Daily crew analyzes the Rockets' playoff struggles and Victor Wembanyama’s concussion, debating his availability for Game 3.
Wemby's concussion + Blazers have a chance?
Dave Dufour and Zena Kata analyze the Lakers’ victory over the Rockets, highlighting Houston’s poor shooting and defensive rotations despite Kevin Durant’s return.
Wolves & Hawks steal game 2s
Dave DeFore and Zena Kata analyze Game 2 playoff results, highlighting the Timberwolves' comeback win over the Nuggets and the Hawks' victory against the Knicks.
NBA Playoffs opening weekend recap
Dave DeFore, Espera Henney, and Zena Keita break down the NBA playoffs' opening weekend, analyzing Game 1 results across all series.
Can the Wolves Upset the Nuggets? | Mega Playoff Preview
The Athletic’s NBA Daily hosts Alex Spears, Andrew Lopez, and guest Dave DeFore preview the NBA playoffs using a unique draft format to predict series outcomes.
Can the Hornets do damage in the Playoffs? | Slam N Jam
The Athletic NBA Daily hosts a special Hornets-focused episode with Richie Randall of the BuzzBeat Podcast.
Steph, Warriors survive + Sixers claim 7 seed
Dave DeFore and Zena Kata analyze the Warriors’ improbable play-in victory over the Clippers, highlighting Steph Curry’s scoring and Draymond Green’s defensive masterclass against Kawhi Leonard.
Who are the NBA Playoff Breakout Candidates?| Morning Shoot Around
The Athletic NBA Daily hosts preview the playoffs, debating which play-in teams like Portland or Charlotte will win the most games.
Blazers claim 7 seed + Hornets advance
Dave DeFore and S.
NBA Play-In Preview
Dave DeFore, S.
NBA Playoffs Bold Predictions
Hosts Dave DeFore, Zena Kata, and Espera Henny recap the NBA regular season finale, highlighting the Celtics’ dominance and the Magic’s play-in fate.