The Athletic NBA Daily

From August 12th through the 28th the Athletic NBA Daily will become The Basketball 100 Podcast. This series is based on the book written by many of the talented writers at the Athletic that count down the top 100 players in NBA History. You will hear from David Aldridge, Joe Vardon, Fred Katz, Law Murray, Jared Weiss, Jon Kawcsynski and many more. They take an in depth look at the top 100 players and discuss which players brought them joy, who is too high or too low, and explain the games of legends like Bill Russell, George Gervin and Willis Reed.

Be sure to tune into the Basketball 100 Podcast every Tuesday and Thursday through the rest of August right here on the Athletic NBA Daily podcast feed. 

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Zena Keita, Es Baraheni and Andrew Schlecht discuss the over unders for 10 teams in the NBA including the Hawks, Lakers, Magic and more.

Host: Zena Keita

With: Es Baraheni

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio Producer: Grayson Moody

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Zena Keita and Es Baraheni are joined by Sam Amick of the Athletic to discuss De’Aaron Fox’ extension with the Spurs, Luka’s extension with the Lakers, Jonathan Kuminga’s limbo state with the Warriors, and if Giannis is going to stay with the Bucks.

Host: Zena Keita

With: Sam Amick and Es Baraheni

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio Producer: Grayson Moody

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Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are joined by Trill Bro Dude and Sam Sheehan of the You Know Ball Podcast to discuss their thoughts on what would make a successful season for the Sixers and the Celtics, which players they believe will be First Time All Stars, and some Sixers and Celtics Trivia.

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Host: Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers

With: Trill Bro Dude and Sam Sheehan 

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Video Producer: Monica Compton

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Zena Keita and Es Baraheni are joined by Scott Agness of the Fieldhouse Files to discuss the Pacers, the rollercoaster year for them, Haliburton’s injury, Turner leaving, and how the young players on the team can step up in this gap year.

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Host: Zena Keita

With: Scott Agnes and Es Baraheni

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody

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Ndamukong sits down with Rich Kleiman–a multi-hyphenate entrepreneur best known as NBA star Kevin Durant’s agent and business partner. Rich talks about how his early hustle as a bookie and music manager led him into the world of sports and, eventually, to his partnership with KD–with whom he’s founded Boardroom and 35 Ventures. He shares how his biggest breaks –across music, sports, and investing–ultimately came when he showed up as his true self, forged relationships, and figured out how to “move around the room".

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Executive Producer: Grace Piro Delia

Producer: Danny Sellers

Editor: David Caputo

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Zena Keita and Es Baraheni are joined by Mike Vorkunov of the Athletic to discuss why the NBA is not heading toward expansion, the NBA Europe progress, players getting paid in college and how it could impact the NBA Draft, and the NBA’s CBA and how its working for the players and owners.

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Host: Zena Keita

With: Mike Vorkunov and Es Baraheni

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio Producer: Grayson Moody

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Es Baraheni is joined by Dan Woike of the Athletic to take a deep dive on the Los Angeles Lakers. The addition of Marcus Smart, Deandre Ayton and Laravia and how they have improved from last years team. They also discuss the sale of the Lakers, Luka’s extension, and much more.

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Host: Es Baraheni

With: Dan Woike

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio Producer: Grayson Moody

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Andrew Schlecht and Fred Katz of the Athletic rank the buyouts of Marcus Smart, Bradley Beal and Damian Lillard and how each of these players will help the Lakers, Clippers and Blazers. Then the guys react live to the news that Chris Paul is heading back to the Clippers.

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Host: Andrew Schlecht

With: Fred Katz

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio Producer: Grayson Moody

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Live from Las Vegas, Dave DuFour, Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss off-season awards.

Host: Dave DuFour

With: Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio Producer: Grayson Moody

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Live from Las Vegas, Dave DuFour, Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss off-season awards.

Host: Dave DuFour

With: Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio Producer: Grayson Moody

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Live from Las Vegas, Dave DuFour, Andrew Schlecht and Keith Parish discuss which teams have the bleakest futures in the NBA in the next 5 years.

Host: Dave DuFour

With: Andrew Schlecht and Keith Parish

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio Producer: Grayson Moody

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Live from Las Vegas, Dave DuFour, Andrew Schlecht and Keith Parish discuss which teams that missed the playoffs have the brightest futures in the NBA.

Host: Dave DuFour

With: Andrew Schlecht and Keith Parish

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio Producer: Grayson Moody

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Live from Las Vegas, Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni and Sam Vecenie predict the NBA Awards for next season.

Host: Dave DuFour

With: Es Baraheni and Sam Vecenie

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio Producer: Grayson Moody

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NBA Summer League opening weekend in Las Vegas is where the biggest names in the draft get their first taste of the NBA and the gang is here to talk about it. Zena Keita, Dave DuFour, and Es Baraheni give their thoughts on Cooper Flagg vs. Dylan Harper, who disappointed, and which second year players stood out.

Host: Zena Keita

With: Dave DuFour & Es Baraheni

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio Producer: Grayson Moody

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We are live at NBA Summer League in Vegas and Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers check in with Sam Vecenie of the Athletic to discuss Summer League and all the players surrounding it. During the interview Alex gives Sam and Andrew a trivia quiz.

Host: Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers

With: Sam Vecenie

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

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Zena Keita, Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are joined by Christian Clark of the Athletic to discuss Cooper Flagg's debut, the feel of the building, and what the Mavs can do to become contenders in the West.

Host: Zena Keita

With: Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, Christian Clark

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

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The Atlanta Hawks have made major additions to their rotation and are looking to compete in a diminished Eastern Conference. Zena Keita and Dave DuFour are joined by Lauren Williams from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution to discuss the Hawks moves, the inside story on their draft day trade with the Pelicans, and expectations for next season.

Host: Zena Keita

With: Dave DuFour & Lauren Williams

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio Producer: Grayson Moody

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The Los Angeles Clippers have made major moves to their roster to get bigger. Dave DuFour, and Es Baraheni are joined by Law Murray to discuss the Clippers big additions, whether Bradley Beal moves the needle, and take a look the Athletic’s Player’s Tiers to see how it held up to playoff scrutiny.

Host: David DuFour

With: Es Baraheni & Law Murray

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio Producer: Grayson Moody

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The Denver Nuggets have had a splashy start to their summer. Dave DuFour, and Es Baraheni are joined by Adam Mares from DNVR to discuss the Nuggets additions and where they stack up in the West.

Host: David DuFour

With: Es Baraheni & Adam Mares

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio Producer: Grayson Moody

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The Clippers, Heat, and Jazz completed a three-team trade that sends Norm Powell to Miami and John Collins to Los Angeles and the gang has takes. Zena Keita, Dave DuFour, and Es Baraheni give their instant reaction to the move, look ahead to Summer League, and predict which players are going to break out next season.

Host: Zena Keita

With: Es Baraheni & Dave DuFour

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio Producer: Grayson Moody

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Andrew Schlecht is joined by Fred Katz of the Athletic to discuss a way too early ranking of the Eastern Conference. 

Host: Andrew Schlecht

With: Fred Katz

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

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The Knicks have hired a new head coach in Mike Brown and Dave DuFour and Zena Keita are joined by James Edwards III of the Athletic to discuss his potential impact. They also spend time discussing free agency moves, potential moves they could make and how the Knicks look heading into next season.

Host: Dave DuFour

With: Zena Keita and James Edwards III

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio Producer: Grayson Moody

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Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, Es Baraheni and Zena Keita give their way too early West Rankings after a wild free agency.

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Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni give their reaction to the Lakers signing Deandre Ayton and Mike Brown as the new head coach of the New York Knicks. Then, Eric Nehm joins the show to go behind the scenes on the Bucks move to waive Damian Lillard and sign Myles Turner.

Host: Dave DuFour

With: Es Baraheni & Eric Nehm

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio Producer: Grayson Moody

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Dave DuFour and Zena Keita give their reaction to the Milwaukee Bucks waiving Damian Lillard and signing Myles Turner in free agency. Then, Kelly Iko joins the show to go behind the scenes on the Rockets trade for Kevin Durant and where all of the pieces fit in Houston.

Host: Zena Keita

With: Dave DuFour & Kelly Iko

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio Producer: Grayson Moody

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Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Es Baraheni break down the first free agency deals from the first hour.

Host: Zena Keita

With: Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni

Producer: Andrew Schlecht

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Zena Keita, Es Baraheni, and Dave DuFour react to the biggest moves from the weekend and look ahead to the start of NBA free agency.

Host: Zena Keita

With: Es Baraheni and Dave DuFour

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

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Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are joined by Sam Vecenie of the Athletic to discuss the NBA Draft, what the Pelicans and Nets are doing, who from this class will be an All Star or fringe All Star and so much more.

Then the guys have Sam sort the 2024 and 2025 drafts into categories of All Star, Starter, Role Player and Out of the league with the lottery for each draft. They finish the show with a fun edition of Andrew vs. The Beat. 

Host: Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers

With: Sam Vecenie

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio/Video Editor: Gonzalo Torres

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Zena Keita is joined by Tyler Rucker of No Ceilings to recap the NBA Draft.

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Andrew Schlecht, Es Baraheni, Dave DuFour and Zena Keita discuss the 2025 NBA Draft.

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Andrew Schlecht and Es Baraheni are joined by Christian Clarke, Josh Robbins, Eric Koreen, Brian Geisinger, and Derek Parker to give live reactions to the first 15 picks on the NBA Draft.

Host: Andrew Schlecht and Es Baraheni

Guest: Christian Clarke, Eric Koreen, Brian Geisinger, and Derek Parker

Producer: Andrew Schlecht

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Es Baraheni and Andrew Schlecht break down the Celtics trading Jrue Holiday to the Blazers and Porzingis to the Hawks and how these trades affect the Hawks, Blazers and Celtics. They also discuss the Jordan Poole to New Orleans trade and the overall direction of the Pelicans. Then the guys take a break to discuss the extensions of Kyrie Irving and Daniel Gafford PLUS a quick NBA Draft Preview. 

Host: Es Baraheni

With: Andrew Schlecht

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

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The NBA Draft is just a day away and Es Baraheni is joined by Derek Parker of Sports Illustrated to discuss the NBA Draft and players to watch for, Ace Bailey’s draft range, and so much more.

Host: Es Baraheni

With: Derek Parker

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio Producer: Grayson Moody 

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Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Zena Keita give their instant reaction to the Thunder winning the NBA title. Then, Andrew Schlecht joins the gang live from OKC behind the scenes as the Thunder celebrate their win.

Host: Dave DuFour

With: Es Baraheni, Zena Keita, & Andrew Schlecht

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio Producer: Grayson Moody

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Kevin Durant was traded to the Houston Rockets and the Athletic NBA Daily gang is here to break it down.

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Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are joined by Sam Amick to discuss the NBA Finals, Haliburton’s injury, the Lakers sale, KD trades and much more. In part 2 Caitlin Cooper of Basketball She Wrote joins to discuss Game 7, potential adjustments, and more. Then they play a fun edition of Andrew vs the Beat. 

Host: Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers

With: Sam Amick and Caitlin Cooper

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio/Video Editor: Gonzalo Torres

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Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni give their reaction to the Pacers’ game 6 win and Tyrese Haliburton’s performance. Then, the Athletic’s Shakeia Taylor joins the gang to breakdown the scene in Indianapolis and to look ahead to game 7.

Host: Dave DuFour

With: Es Baraheni & Shakeia Taylor

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio Producer: Grayson Moody

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Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni discuss the latest on Tyrese Haliburton's injury and are joined by Keith Parish to discuss how the Grizzlies are going to move forward after trading Desmond Bane. Can the Grizzlies find a way to be competitive next season, or are they going to be at the bottom of the West?

Host: Dave DuFour

With: Es Baraheni and Keith Parish

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio Producer: Grayson Moody

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Dave DuFour and Zena Keita are joined by Sam Amick to discuss Tyrese Haliburton’s calf injury, how it affects the Pacers, and if he will try to play in Game 6 against OKC. After a quick break, they discuss the Desmond Bane to Orlando trade, Kevin Durant destinations, and more on the upcoming busy offseason.

Host: Dave DuFour

With: Zena Keita and Sam Amick

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio Producer: Grayson Moody

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams combined for 71 points as the Thunder take game five from the Pacers and put themselves one win away from a title. Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Es Baraheni give their reaction to the Thunder win, J Dub’s breakout performance, and debate whether the series is over. Then, Andrew Schlecht joins the gang postgame to talk about the OKC crowd and the dominant Thunder defense.

Host: Dave DuFour

With: Zena Keita, Es Baraheni, & Andrew Schlecht

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio Producer: Grayson Moody

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Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are joined by Sam Vecenie of the Athletic to discuss the NBA Draft! They discuss how NIL is affecting the draft and the second round, if the Sixers are going to move their pick, and we discuss a variety of first round prospects and Vecenie's thoughts and opinions on them. Then the boys play a fun edition of Andrew vs. the Beat, a trivia game where Andrew is pitted against Sam.

Host: Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers

With: Sam Vecenie

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio/Video Editor: Gonzalo Torres

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 15 of his 35 points in a fourth quarter comeback as the Thunder take game four from the Pacers and tie the NBA Finals at two games a piece. Dave DuFour and Andrew Schlecht give their instant reaction to Shai’s excellence in the fourth quarter and how the Thunder managed their comeback. Then, Samson Folk from “Basketball, She Wrote” and Dave discuss the Pacers successes and their fourth quarter collapse before looking ahead to game five.

Host: Dave DuFour

With: Andrew Schlecht & Samson Folk

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio Producer: Grayson Moody

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Bennedict Mathurin and T.J. McConnell combined for 37 points off the bench to push the Indiana Pacers to a 116-107 game three win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni,and Zena Keita give their instant reaction to the Pacers win, Tyrese Haliburton’s aggressive play, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s fatigue. Then, the gang looks ahead to game four and Zena apologizes to the Pacers.

Host: Dave DuFour

With: Zena Keita & Es Baraheni

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio Producer: Grayson Moody

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The NBA Finals shifts to Indianapolis with the Thunder and Pacers tied at one game a piece. Dave DuFour and Zena Keita are joined by Scott Agness from Fieldhouse Files with an injury update on Tyrese Haliburton, his thoughts on adjustments for game 3, and the atmosphere in Indianapolis.

Host: Dave DuFour

With: Zena Keita & Scott Agness

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio Producer: Grayson Moody

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The Thunder even the series at 1-1 heading back to Indiana for Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Es Baraheni and Marcus Thompson discuss Game 2, whether the Thunder have control of the series now, and if Alex Caruso is the Thunder’s “Andre Iguodala. They then discuss 4 teams that interest them most in the offseason.

Host: Es Baraheni

With: Marcus Thompson

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio Producer: Grayson Moody

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in a game-high 34 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a game 2 win to even the Finals series at 1-1. Zena Keita and Es Baraheni give their instant reaction to the Thunder win and the NBA’s decision to add digital logos to the Finals broadcast. Then, Andrew Schlecht and Dave DuFour report live from OKC with their thoughts on the series so far and what to look for in game 3.

Host: Zena Keita

With: Es Baraheni, Andrew Schlecht, & Dave DuFour

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio Producer: Grayson Moody

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The Indiana Pacers completed another improbable comeback to steal game one of the NBA Finals from the Oklahoma City Thunder. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are live from OKC with their instant reaction to Tyrese Haliburton’s game winner and the Thunder collapse. Then, Anthony Slater joins the show to give his thoughts on the Thunder pregame lineup change and what to look for in game two.

Host: Dave DuFour

With: Es Baraheni & Anthony Slater

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio Producer: Grayson Moody

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