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What is wrong with the Lakers? + Pistons Powering Up
The Lakers continue to struggle after a loss in Orlando, how can they bounce back? Es Baraheni and Isaac Gutierrez of the Deep 3 Podcast discuss which trends are real, and which are just a product of March in the NBA. Then, the Athletic’s Hunter Patterson joins to discuss the Detroit Pistons and who they’d want to play in the first round + what has led to the turnaround for Detroit.
Host: Es Baraheni
With: Isaac Gutierrez and Hunter Patterson
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio Producer: Grayson Moody
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/nba/
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The Cavs slide + Houston’s Playoff Prep
The Cavs stop their slide with a win against Utah, but what does it really mean for the Cavs? Es Baraheni and Zena Keita play Something, Nothing or Everything with the Cavs slide, Suns winning 3 in a row, Lakers returning to full strength, the fun Bulls and the Clippers surging. Then, the Athletic’s Kelly Iko joins to discuss the Houston Rockets and the expectations for them in the Playoffs + what could happen in the offseason with the roster.
Host: Es Baraheni
With: Zena Keita and Kelly Iko
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio Producer: Grayson Moody
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/nba/
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Who are the True Contenders? + The Spurs Future
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week of NBA Basketball NBA Title Odds , and our players, stats and quotes of the week. Then they are joined by Matthew Tynan to discuss the San Antonio Spurs and Wemby's future, Stephon Castles rookie seaosn, and what the expectations look like for the Spurs future. Then the boys play a fun edition of Andrew vs. the Beat, a trivia game where Andrew is pitted against a beat writer.
Host: Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers
With: Matthew Tynan
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Editor: Jake Kleinberg
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Curry injured in Warriors win + New owners for the Boston Celtics
Stephen Curry scored 17 points before exiting the game with an injury as the Golden State Warriors defeated the Toronto Raptors. Dave DuFour and Marcus Thompson discuss Steph’s injury, the Warriors win, and the problem with the Lakers resting players. Then, the Athletic’s Jared Weiss joins Dave to discuss the sale of the Boston Celtics, how it will affect the team, and what it means for the NBA’s expansion plans.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Marcus Thompson & Jared Weiss
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio Producer: Grayson Moody
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/nba/
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Cavaliers lose 3rd straight + When will LeBron return?
DeMar DeRozan’s 27 points helped the Sacramento Kings defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers, sending them to their third straight loss. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni discuss the Cavs’ losing streak, debate game winners between Cade Cunningham and Andrew Nemhard, and catch up on the latest in the Western Conference playoff race. Then, the Athletic’s Jovan Buha joins the show with an update on LeBron James and Rui Hachimura’s respective returns from injury, insight on the relationship between Luka Doncic and JJ Redick , and to discuss the Lakers’ biggest weakness.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Es Baraheni & Jovan Buha
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio Producer: Grayson Moody
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/nba/
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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 with new episodes dropping Monday through Friday. 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.
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