The Athletic NBA Daily

Every year there are 6 new All Stars in the NBA on average, and the Slam N Jam pod is going to try and predict the next first time all stars. Law Murray of the Athletic joins to predict which players will make their first All Star Teams. Then the guys finish with another round of Andrew vs. the Beat.Host: Andrew Schlecht and Alex SpeersWith: Law MurrayProducer: Andrew Schlecht • Video Producer: Monica Compton

Our offseason series continues and Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni and Andrew Schlecht are here to hand out offseason grades for the Thunder, Wolves, Nuggets, Blazers and Jazz.

Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Es Baraheni give offseason grades to the Central Division teams including the Pacers, Bulls, Bucks, Cavs and Pistons. Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni and Zena KeitaProducer: Andrew Schlecht

Our offseason series continues and Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni and Zena Keita are here to hand out offseason grades for the Spurs, Rockets, Pelicans, Mavericks, and Grizzlies.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni and Zena KeitaProducer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video: Carl Finocchiaro

Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Andrew Schlecht break down the Atlantic Division and if the Knicks can repeat as champions, how much better are the 76ers?, Can the Celtics find some regular season magic?, are the Raptors contenders with Kawhi, and what are the Brooklyn Nets?Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni and Andrew SchlechtProducer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video: Carl Finocchiaro

Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are joined by Mike Vorkunov of the Athletic to discuss the investigation into Kawhi Leoard and the Clippers, what is going on with the Blazers and more issues facing the NBA. Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni and Mike VorkunovProducer: Andrew Schlecht

Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Es Baraheni discuss LeBron James joining the 76ers and what it means for the East, the championship odds and more.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita, Es BaraheniProducer: Andrew Schlecht

The NBA Offseason is in full swing and Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni and Zena Keita are here to hand out offseason grades for the Heat, Magic, Hornets, Hawks, and Wizards.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni and Zena KeitaProducer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video: Lara Sinclair

NBA Summer League is over, and Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are here to hand out Summer League Awards with Bryce Simon of the Game Theory podcast. They hand out the following awards:"The Point Gawd" Award - This award goes to the rookie point guard who impressed you the most at Summer League."If I Had Known That" Award - This award goes to the player who showcased a skill in Summer League that, if it's real, might have changed your evaluation of them."It's Summer League, I'm Not Worried, BUT..." Award - This award goes to the rookie whose Summer League performance has you asking some questions (negative)."The Sneaky Summer Surprise" Award - This award goes to the player who you weren't really thinking about heading into Summer League but forced their way into the conversation with their play."Too Good for Summer League" Award - This award goes to the 2nd or 3rd year player who most impressed you."Are We Done Here?" Award - This award goes to the non-rookie who you are most worried about coming out of Summer League."Late but Early" Award - This award goes to the player drafted late (late 1st or 2nd round), who you think will contribute early in their career based on your evaluation, landing spot, and SL performance."Biggest Pop" Award - This award goes to the moment in Summer League that got the biggest pop from the crowd (ex: Bronny guarding Cooper Flagg in 2025) • 9. "Summer League MVP" Award - This award goes to the best player you saw at SummerHost: Andrew Schlecht and Alex SpeersWith: Bryce SimonProducer: Andrew SchlechtVideo: Lara Sinclair