Free Daily Podcast Summary
The Athletic NBA Daily: Daily Summaries Delivered
by The Athletic
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. 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.
Latest Episodes
The most recent episodes — sign up to get AI-powered summaries of each one.
- Today53 min
Can the Knicks repeat or will LeBron spoil it? | Atlantic Division Preview
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 days ago39 min
The Big NBA Problems with Mike Vorkunov
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 5 days ago47 min
LeBron James signs with the 76ers EMERGENCY POD
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 5 days ago42 min
Does Giannis make the Heat contenders? | South East Division Preview
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago56 min
NBA Summer League Awards | Slam N Jam
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago38 min
Are the Lakers better? | Pacific Division Grades
Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Zena Keita discuss if the Lakers are better, what happened with the Clippers, who the Suns are now, the Warriors plan, and can the Kings climb out of the basement. Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni and Zena KeitaProducer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago36 min
CJ Miles on the Evolution of the NBA
Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are joined by NBA veteran CJ Miles in Las Vegas. CJ shares insights on his transition from player to photographer, the evolution of basketball strategies, and the impact of analytics on the game. Discover how his creative journey and league observations offer a unique perspective on modern basketball.Host: Dave DuFourWith: CJ Miles and Es BaraheniProducer: Andrew SchlechtVideo/Audio: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago33 min
Pablo Torre on the delay in the Kawhi Leonard scandal
The NBA Board of Governors met and Adam Silver gave an update on the status of the Kawhi Leonard trade. To help guide us through where the process is Pablo Torre joins Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni to discuss where the investigation is at, what the possible punishments are, if there is a second no show deal and much more.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Pablo Torre and Es BaraheniProducer: Andrew SchlechtVideo/Audio: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Get The Athletic NBA Daily summaries in your inbox
Free AI-powered daily recaps. Key takeaways, quotes, and mentions — in a 5-minute read.
Get Free Summaries →Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.
You Might Also Like
Listeners also like.
No Dunks
A daily NBA podcast breaking down games, headlines, and player performances with analysis and guest interviews.
No Fouls Given
Basketball players and sports personalities debate NBA storylines, highlights, and trades with unfiltered, real-time commentary.
Hoops Tonight with Jason Timpf
Jason Timpf analyzes the NBA's top games, key storylines, and insider news.
The Zach Lowe Show
NBA analysis and interviews with league insiders and prominent figures, featuring game breakdowns and discussions about the league.
The Sports Gossip Show
A weekly dive into athletes' personal lives and off-field drama alongside game analysis.
The Kevin O'Connor Show
Film breakdowns and deep analysis of the NBA, featuring discussions with analysts, insiders, and players on the league's biggest stories.
Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective
Brian Windhorst and ESPN insiders analyze the NBA and related topics.
The Bill Simmons Podcast
A sports podcast featuring Bill Simmons and a rotating cast of guests including athletes, celebrities, and media personalities.
The Ringer NBA Show
Basketball analysts discuss NBA games, teams, and players with in-depth analysis and commentary.
Game Theory Podcast
A senior NBA writer discusses basketball across the NBA, college, and high school levels, with occasional movie commentary.
The Mismatch
Two analysts break down NBA news, trends, and on-court action with in-depth discussion and frequent debates.
Dunc'd On Basketball NBA Podcast
A deep-dive NBA podcast covering game analysis, salary cap mechanics, and player scouting.
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. 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.
Customized Recaps
AI-powered recaps with compact key takeaways, quotes, and insights.
Straight to Your Inbox
Get key takeaways from The Athletic NBA Daily in a 5-minute read.
Save Hours Every Week
Stay current on your favorite podcasts without falling behind.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Podzilla's The Athletic NBA Daily daily summary?
It's a free AI-powered email that summarizes new episodes of The Athletic NBA Daily as soon as they're published. You get the key takeaways, notable quotes, and links & mentions — all in a quick read.
How does the The Athletic NBA Daily podcast summary work?
When a new episode drops, our AI transcribes and analyzes it, then generates a personalized summary tailored to your interests and profession. It's delivered to your inbox every morning.
Is this an official The Athletic NBA Daily product?
No. Podzilla is an independent service that summarizes publicly available podcast content. We're not affiliated with or endorsed by The Athletic.
Can I get summaries of other podcasts too?
Absolutely! The free plan covers up to 3 podcasts. Upgrade to Pro for 15, or Premium for 50. Browse our full catalog at /podcasts.
How often does The Athletic NBA Daily release new episodes?
The Athletic NBA Daily publishes daily. Our AI generates a summary within hours of each new episode.
What topics does The Athletic NBA Daily cover?
The Athletic NBA Daily covers topics including Comedy, News, Sports, Basketball. Our AI identifies the specific themes in each episode and highlights what matters most to you.
Start getting The Athletic NBA Daily summaries tomorrow morning.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.