The Athletic NBA Daily

The NBA offseason is off to an insane start and Zena Keita, Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are here to break it all down. They discuss the trade of Jaylen Brown to the 76ers for Paul George, the Lakers moves, and more.Host: Zena KeitaWith: Dave DuFour, Es BaraheniProducer: Andrew Schlecht

NBA Free Agency is underway and Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni and Andrew Schlecht are here to break it all down. Kawhi to the Raptors, where is LeBron going, and so much more. Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni and Andrew SchlechtProducer: Andrew Schlecht

The rumors surrounding the future of LeBron James are swirling around the Golden State Warriors convincing. Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Dan Woike take a look at the odds of the Lakers retaining LeBron and discuss Austin Reaves' big contract. Then, they take a look at how the Lakers fill their roster, who replaces Marcus Smart, and the crucial decision Los Angeles has to make at center.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita and Dan WoikeExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver

Dave DuFour and Andrew Schlecht break down the Ja Morant trade to the Blazers for Jerami Grant. Why did the Blazers do this? What is next for the Grizzlies, and more. Plus they break down the contract decisions around the NBA including Lu Dort, Jonathan Kuminga and more. Host: Dave DuFourWith: Andrew SchlechtProducer: Andrew Schlecht

LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, Jalen Duren and others could have new NBA homes and Zena Keita, Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are here to break it down. Who are the most interesting teams that could make big changes? What role players could make a difference in the market? What other stars could move? All that and more on today’s episode.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Zena KeitaWith: Es Baraheni and Dave DuFourExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver

The Minnesota Timberwolves swung for the fences with a LaMelo Ball for Naz Reid swap with the Charlotte Hornets. Jon Krawczynski, the Athletic's Timberwolves beat writer, joins Dave DuFour to break down LaMelo's fit with Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert, what the Hornets future is like with Naz Reid, and Micah Nori as head coach of the Portland Trailblazers.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Jon KrawczynskiExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver

LaMelo Ball is one of the most exciting players in the NBA and now he is teammates with Anthony Edwards in Minnesota. Andrew Schlecht and Es Baraheni break down the LaMelo for Naz Reid trade and how it will affect the present and future for the Wolves and Hornets. Host: Andrew SchlechtWith: Es BaraheniProducer: Andrew Schlecht

The trade rumors are swirling around LaMelo Ball, Kawhi Leonard, and Jaylen Brown. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni tie a bow on the 2026 NBA Draft, discuss Austin Reaves new contract, and take a look at trade fits for Ball, Leonard, and Brown.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es BaraheniExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver

The first round of the NBA Draft is OVER and Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are here to break it all down for you with the best NBA Draft expert in Sam Vecenie they give out draft awards for the following categories: 1) Snug as a Bug Awarda. This award goes to your favorite player/team fit in the entire draft.2) League Pass Leap Awarda. This award goes to the team who most improved their watchability next season.3) Not Like This Awarda. This award goes to the prospect that you don't necessarily dislike, but you don't love the situation they ended up in.4) Deep Impact Awarda. This award goes to the player selected in deep in the first round that you think will make the biggest impact in Year 1.5) Miffed and Peeved Awarda. This award goes to the fanbase that we think is most frustrated after draft night.6) Pick 31 Awarda. This award goes to the player that you would select with the first pick of Day 2.7) Slam and Jam Best Draft Awarda. This award goes to the team that we think had the best overall draft.Host: Andrew Schlecht and Alex SpeersWith: Sam VecenieProducer: Andrew SchlechtVideo: Alex Oliver