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The Athletic NBA Daily
1,802 episodes · 4 with AI analysis
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Achilles Tendon Recovery and Speed Bridge SurgeryJames Harden's Impact on Cavaliers Offensive ExecutionJason Tatum Comeback Timeline and G League IntegrationPistons-Hornets Physical Play and On-Court AltercationEastern Conference Playoff Seeding and First-Round MatchupsJalen Williams Return and Thunder Injury ManagementScoot Henderson Development and Portland Blazers FutureRookie Three-Point Shooting RecordsVeteran Leadership in Young RostersNBA Officiating Standards for Physical Defense
Analyzed Episodes
Feb 10, 2026
Pistons battle Hornets + Returning stars
Achilles Tendon Recovery and Speed Bridge SurgeryJames Harden's Impact on Cavaliers Offensive ExecutionJason Tatum Comeback Timeline and G League Integration
View AnalysisFeb 11, 2026
Pacers Embarrass Knicks + Rockets Offensive Struggles
Knicks Offensive Execution and Shot QualityPacers vs Knicks Playoff ImplicationsVictor Wembanyama Load Management Strategy
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NBA Role Player Draft | Morning Shoot Around
NBA Role Player Evaluation CriteriaTeam Roster Construction and FitPlayer Suspension and Discipline Policy
View AnalysisFeb 12, 2026
Kawhi’s Game Winner + Knicks rock Sixers
Kawhi Leonard's Performance and Clippers CompetitivenessHouston Rockets Offensive Consistency and Turnover IssuesNBA Tanking Strategy and League Integrity
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