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Game Changers with Marcus Thompson
2026/09/14 | 1h 2 mins.
Dave DuFour is joined by Marcus Thompson II to discuss his new book on basketball game changers, exploring how players and innovations have transformed the sport. He shares insights on legendary figures, evolution of play styles, and the future of basketball.

Host: Dave DuFour
With: Marcus Thompson
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video: Alex Oliver

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Sacramento Kings Preview
2026/09/11 | 29 mins.
Andrew Schlecht is joined by Deuce Mason and Morgan Ragan to discuss the Sacramento Kings and answer the following questions:

1. What’s the thing most fans are looking forward to with this team? / Biggest Storyline
2. What’s the floor and ceiling?
3. Who’s the X Factor?
4. Expectations for the best player or best rookie?
5. Crystal ball prediction for the season

Host: Andrew Schlecht
With: Deuce Mason and Morgan Ragan
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video: Alex Oliver
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The New Chicago Bulls
2026/09/09 | 26 mins.
Es Baraheni is joined by Joel Lorenzi to discuss the Chicago Bulls and answer the following questions:
1. What’s the thing most fans are looking forward to with this team? / Biggest Storyline
2. What’s the floor and ceiling?
3. Who’s the X Factor?
4. Expectations for the best player or best rookie?
5. Crystal ball prediction for the season

Host: Es Baraheni
With: Joel Lorenzi
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video: Alex Oliver
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Sam Amick on the NBA wide impact of the Clippers punishment
2026/09/07 | 45 mins.
In this episode, NBA insider Sam Amick discusses the league's recent disciplinary actions against the Los Angeles Clippers, the implications of the Wachtel Lipton report, and the ongoing trade developments involving Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors. We explore how the league enforces rules, the strategic adjustments for the Clippers, and the broader impact on NBA team dynamics.

Host: Dave DuFour
With: Sam Amick, Es Baraheni
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video: Alex Oliver
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Pablo Torre on the Clippers Punitive Punishment
2026/09/04 | 36 mins.
Pablo Torre has been on the forefront of the investigation into the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard, and he joins Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni to discuss the findings from the investigation, the punishment from the NBA and Pablo’s process in discovery.

Host: Dave DuFour
With: Pablo Torre and Es Baraheni
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video: Alex Oliver
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About The Athletic NBA Daily

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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