The Athletic NBA Daily

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are back for another episode of the Saturday Slam N Jam. They discuss the week of basketball including a fight between the Hornets and Pistons, Clippers drama, new faces in new places and more. Then they go over their Good, Bad and WHAT??? Including tanking, Topic’s return, CP3’s retirement and more. In part 2, Law Murray of the Athletic joins to discuss the Clippers on and off court drama, what it’s been like covering them, and more. Then they finish with a fun edition of Andrew vs. the Beat. Hosts: Andrew Schlecht, Alex Speers With: Law Murray Producer: Andrew Schlecht Video Edit: Monica Compton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are joined by Sam Amick of the Athletic to discuss his sit down with Suns owner Mat Ishbia. How did the Suns get here? What lessons has he learned, and much more. Then in segment 2, the guys discuss the trade deadline leftovers, tanking and much more. Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2 Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena Keita and James Edwards Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio/Video Producer: Carl Finocchiaro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to the Kawhi Leonard’s 4th quarter in a Clippers win over the Rockets and Cam Thomas exploding off the bench to take down the Magic. Then, James Edwards joins the show after the Knicks’ dismantling of the 76ers to talk Jose Alvarado and what the Knicks need coming out of the All Star break. Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2 Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena Keita and James Edwards Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio/Video Producer: Carl Finocchiaro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Schlecht, Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Zen Keita do an NBA role player draft to highlight the best supporting players in the NBA. Host: Andrew Schlecht With: Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, Zena Keita Producer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni break down the insane performance by Wemby against the Lakers, the Suns taking down the Mavs, and then Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports joins the show to discuss the slog of a game between the Clippers and Rockets, how the Rockets can improve their offense between now and the Playoffs, if they can sign anyone to play point guard for them, and more. Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni, Kelly Iko Producer: Andrew Schlecht Video Producer: Carl Finoccchiaro Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to the Cavs win over the Nuggets and all of the players returning from injury. Then, Hunter Patterson joins the show from Charlotte where the Pistons and Hornets had a playoff atmosphere and flared tempers. Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2 Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena Keita and Hunter Patterson Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio/Video Producer: Carl Finocchiaro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to the Rockets close win over the Thunder, James Harden’s Cavs debut, and the egregious tanking happening in Utah. Then, the gang takes a look at the Hornets 9-game winning streak, the messiness of the Eastern Conference, and Minnesota’s struggles. Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2 Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena Keita Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio/Video Producer: Carl Finocchiaro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Schlecht is joined by Fred Katz to break down the NBA Trade Deadline and hand out trade awards including: Pau Gasol Award - the trade that makes a team a true contender PJ Washington Award - goes to the trade that most people didn’t like, but we think could really pay off in the Playoffs Gordon Hayward Award - a trade that most everyone praises but it will reveal a player is washed Poeltl Award - to the team that gave up a first round pick for a player and everyone will question it all of next season Mike Conley Award - a trade for a veteran that will end up helping turn a team around Simone Fontecchio award - the trade that NBA sickos obsess over, but won’t move the needle at all Bogdanovic and Burks award - to the most overrated trade of the deadline Host: Andrew Schlecht With: Fred Katz Video Editor: Monica Compton Producer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are joined by John Hollinger to recap the trade deadline, the Zubac to the Pacers trade, Anthony Davis to the Wizards, the most confusing trade and the best/worst trades of the deadline. Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2 Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni and John Hollinger Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio/Video Producer: Carl Finocchiaro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the James Harden for Darius Garland trade from both sides. Danny Cunningham, from Locked On Cavs, hits the Cavaliers angle and Law Murray, of the Athletic, joins the show to offer the Clippers perspective. Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2 Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni, Danny Cunningham, and Law Murray Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio/Video Producer: Carl Finocchiaro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour, Andrew Schlecht and Es Baraheni are joined by Keith Parish of the Grits and Grinds podcast to discuss the trade of Jaren Jackosn Jr to the Utah Jazz PLUS a live reaction to the trade between Minnesota, Chicago and Detroit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are joined by Sam Amick to discuss potential trades for James Harden, Giannis and more. Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni and Sam Amick Producer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni discuss the likelihood of a Giannis trade and react to some possible destinations. Then, Brian Geisinger joins the show to discuss the surprisingly good Charlotte Hornets and the growth of Brandon Miller. Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2 Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni and Brian Geisinger Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio/Video Producer: Carl Finocchiaro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni and Zena Keita react to the Thunder win over the Nuggets and the All Star announcements. Then, the gang discusses the Cavaliers adding Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis via trade and the 25 game suspension of Paul George. Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2 Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena Keita and Es Baraheni Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio/Video Producer: Carl Finocchiaro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Schlecht is joined by Sam Vecenie to discuss the 2026 NBA Draft, if it is worth tanking for, what the quality of the top of the draft is, and where else teams will be able to find value. Plus, how NIL is thinning out the 2nd round. Then in part 2 the guys discuss the NBA’s rookie class, how Kon is exceeding expectations, what Cooper is doing for Dallas, and much more. Then they end with a few Giannis fake trades. Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2 Host: Andrew Schlecht With: Sam Vecenie Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio/Video Producer: Monica Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react the Wolves win over the Thunder and 40+ point games from Cooper Flagg, Tyrese Maxey, and Dillon Brooks. Then, Eric Nehm joins the show to discuss the Giannis trade request saga, Eric’s time covering the Bucks, and possible trade partners. Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2 Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni and Eric Nehm Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to the Spurs win over the Rockets and then, Es Baraheni joins the gang from Toronto where the Knicks dominated the Raptors. Then, Dan Woike joins the show from Cleveland, where LeBron James may have played his last game. Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2 Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena Keita, Es Baraheni and Dan Woike Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio/Video Producer: Carl Finocchiaro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NBA Daily crew put all 30 teams into tiers of teams that need to make trades before the upcoming deadline. Host: Andrew Schlecht With: Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Es Baraheni Producer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to Evan Mobley’s calf injury and the Clippers successful run. Then, Hunter Patterson joins the show to discuss the Pistons win in Denver, their math problem from deep, and who they are eyeing in the trade market. Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2 Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni and Hunter Patterson Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to the Hornets latest blowout win, their recent success, and Donovan Mitchell’s big night for the Cavaliers. Then, Josh Robbins joins the show to react to Orlando’s loss to Cleveland, the problems with their offense, and their plans for the trade deadline. Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2 Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena Keita and Josh Robbins Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.