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An NBA podcast featuring a rotating lineup of the best insiders, writers, and reporters from The Athletic. Monday thru Saturday. Monday: Basketball Buds with Zach Harper and Friends | Tuesday: Tampering with Sam Amick, Anthony Slater and Fred Katz | Wednesday: Hoops Adjacent with David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson | Thursday: Point of Contention with Zach Harper, Marcus Thompson and Special Guests | Friday: Nerder She Wrote with Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow, and Mo Dakhil | And the Saturday Slam & Jam with Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers. Plus, The NBA Daily Ding, a quick recap of the previous night's action.
Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Fast NBA recaps gain substance from close attention to lineups, defensive choices, injuries and the playoff consequences behind each result.
The Athletic NBA Show turns game results into sharp questions about why teams won, where lineups failed and what changes next. Its Daily Ding episodes move across several matchups, pairing scores and injury news with discussion of defensive coverages, shooting quality, roster…
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A sharp NBA check-in on late-game shot-making, Russ minutes, and a Clippers team starting to settle.
This Daily Ding is a quick NBA check-in built around late-game shot-making, a Clippers group starting to look more settled, and the playoff edge that creeps into even ordinary game talk. Dave DeFord and Mark Schindler stay on Kyrie taking over late, Tim Hardaway Jr.
Daily NBA talk that turns the Mavericks' slide and the Clippers' late-game choices into a sharp rotation debate.
The Daily Ding opens with sponsor reads, then gets into a quick NBA run through the Mavericks, the Spurs, and the Clippers. It moves best once the talk reaches Dallas' recent slide and the late-game choices around the Clippers.
A brisk NBA roundup that moves from a close Heat-Sixers finish to a Pelicans slump check and an injury update.
NBA Daily Ding stays quick on its feet, moving from the Heat's 101-99 win over the Sixers to a Pelicans slump check and then the Hornets-Pistons finish.
A brisk, talky look at why March matters in the West.
The episode leans on the Memphis-Golden State game to make a plain case for urgency. The hosts stay on Memphis' defense, the way its guards stayed with Steph, Klay, and Jordan Poole, and the fourth quarter, where Memphis outscored Golden State 32-17.
Dallas's playoff offense and Golden State's rising threat share the spotlight.
The discussion stays on two playoff tracks: Dallas using Kyrie and Luka to keep opening clean looks, and Golden State starting to feel like the kind of team nobody wants to see in a first-round matchup.
Fast NBA talk that turns one night of results into a broader argument.
The Daily Ding starts by saying the streak is over, then moves straight into the Lakers' 112-103 win over the Grizzlies. Jared Weiss and Moe DeKeele keep the pace brisk, and the discussion stays tied to the game instead of getting weighed down.
Wizards rebuild talk with daily receipts.
Cavaliers playoff detail, every day.
Fast takes, sharp turns, loud sports arguments.
Daily Pelicans scrutiny with a sharp edge.
Hosts Dave DeFore and Moe DeKeele break down the night's biggest NBA stories, including LeBron James' injury sidelining him for weeks, the Milwaukee Bucks' 15th straight win, the Dallas Mavericks' continued struggles with Kyrie Irving, and the Minnesota Timberwolves' impressive victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
The hosts provide a rapid-fire update on key NBA news and Wednesday night's games, covering Ja Morant's status, Kevin Durant's ankle injury in warmups, the Pelicans' resilient win without Zion Williamson, the Clippers finding cohesion, and the Cavaliers' defensive strength.
The hosts break down two recent NBA games: the Dallas Mavericks' dramatic win over the Philadelphia 76ers featuring 40-point performances from Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, and the Golden State Warriors' dominant third-quarter blowout of the Los Angeles Clippers.
The hosts break down the day's NBA news, focusing on LeBron James' potentially extended absence due to a foot injury and its impact on the Lakers' playoff hopes.
The hosts break down key NBA news including Kevin Durant's ankle injury, Luka Doncic's clean MRI, and Steven Adams' season-ending knee procedure.
The hosts recap key NBA games from the night, focusing on the Charlotte Hornets ending the New York Knicks' nine-game win streak and the Los Angeles Lakers' important victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.