The Athletic NBA Daily

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has won the last 2 MVP's, why can't he do it again? Dave, Es and Andrew explore that and all the other major NBA awards and make predictions ahead of the beginning of the NBA season. Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni and Andrew SchlechtProducer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video: Josh Sexton

The Western Conference is has 2 juggernauts, but who could challenge the Spurs and Thunder? Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Law Murray are here to put the teams into tiers and answer some big questions heading into the 2026-2027 NBA Season. Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni and Law Murray Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video: Josh Sexton

Es Baraheni is joined by Noa Dalzel, to preview the Boston Celtics season. They discuss the expectations for Jayson Tatum, how the team moves on from Jaylen Brown and how Paul George fits, how their young wings progress, and more.Host: Es BaraheniGuest: Noa DalzelExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtVideo/Audio: Alex Oliver

Dave DuFour is joined by Dan Woike, to preview the Lakers season. They discuss the expectations for Luka Doncic, how the team will look post LeBron James, how they will integrate Walker Kessler, and more.Host: Dave DuFourGuest: Dan WoikeExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtVideo/Audio: Alex Oliver

Dave DuFour is joined by Hunter Patterson, to preview the Detroit Pistons season. They discuss the expectations for Cade Cunningham, how the team will bring back Jalen Duren and the awkwardness of that situation, how Ausar can progress, and more. Host: Dave DuFourGuest: Hunter PattersonExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtVideo/Audio: Alex Oliver

Es Baraheni is joined by Doug Haller, to preview the Phoenix Suns season. They discuss the expectations for Devin Booker, if they can repeat their previous season's success, the offseason changes and more. Host: Es BaraheniGuest: Doug HallerExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtVideo/Audio: Alex Oliver

Es Baraheni is joined by Shreyas Laddha, to preview the Utah Jazz season. They discuss the expectations for Darryn Peterson, how the Jazz could make a leap, the center position and how it could shape the team, who can make a leap and more. Host: Es BaraheniGuest: Shreyas LaddhaExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtVideo/Audio: Alex Oliver

Dave DuFour is joined by Camille Davis, to preview the Milwaukee Bucks season. They discuss how the Bucks move on from Giannis, what to expect from the young players, how they balance the rotation and more. Host: Dave DuFourGuest: Camille DavisExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtVideo/Audio: Alex Oliver