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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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Épisodes 2 273
The Thunder Are Inevitable + Philly Trusts the Process
On the first Thursday night of the regular season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 20-point streak came to an end, in a win, after 141 games; and Philadelphia erased a 29-point Cavaliers lead to finish off a …
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On the first Thursday night of the regular season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 20-point streak came to an end, in a win, after 141 games; and Philadelphia erased a 29-point Cavaliers lead to finish off a monumental comeback in its home opener against the Cavaliers. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni walk you through an exciting night. Plus, we’ll make far-too-early reactions on Anthony Edwards, the Portland Trail Blazers and Darius Acuff Jr. And finally, we head to the mailbag to answer your burning questions.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Es Baraheni
Producer: Zuri Irvin
Audio/Video: Josh Sexton
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Wolves Make a Big Statement in Miami + Luka’s Showtime Era Begins
Okay, now the NBA season has officially started. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni break down all the major action from the first full slate of action, including: Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball & Giannis Antetokounmpo …
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Okay, now the NBA season has officially started. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni break down all the major action from the first full slate of action, including: Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball & Giannis Antetokounmpo putting on a show in Miami, Luka Doncic entering a new era in Los Angeles, Steph Curry’s options in Golden State, Kawhi Leonard’s return to Toronto, and more!
And Sam Amick, Senior NBA Writer for The Athletic, joins the show to unpack the Sixers’ impressive win over the Knicks, Portland’s ownership conundrum and what Ben Simmons’ devastating Achilles injury means for Darius Acuff Jr. and the Sacramento Kings.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Es Baraheni
Producer: Zuri Irvin
Audio/Video: Josh Sexton
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BIG NBA Questions: Slam N Jam LIVE!
The NBA Season has begun and Alex Speers and Andrew Schlecht are here to break down their biggest questions about the upcoming season. Plus! Derek Parker joins as the boys reveal the Wheel of Tomorrow. To end …
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The NBA Season has begun and Alex Speers and Andrew Schlecht are here to break down their biggest questions about the upcoming season. Plus! Derek Parker joins as the boys reveal the Wheel of Tomorrow. To end the show the guys do their first edition of Pack Attack.
Host: Alex Speers and Andrew Schlecht
With: Derek Parker
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
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What we learned from a chaotic NBA Opening Night
Opening Night in the NBA! Dave DuFour, Esfandiar Baraheni and Law Murray are live Tuesday night following all the action to unpack a lively tipoff to the 2026-27 NBA season, including: the Pistons completing …
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Opening Night in the NBA! Dave DuFour, Esfandiar Baraheni and Law Murray are live Tuesday night following all the action to unpack a lively tipoff to the 2026-27 NBA season, including: the Pistons completing the largest opening day comeback in NBA history, the Knicks celebrating their first championship since 1973 at Madison Square Garden and the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs continuing the best rivalry in the association. Then, we’ll break down Law Murray’s season-opening NBA Power Rankings and point out what might change as the week continues. And finally, we’ll hear from you, the fans, with instant reactions from the first night of the season.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Es Baraheni
Producer: Zuri Irvin
Audio/Video: Josh Sexton
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Final Considerations Ahead of NBA Opening Night
Real, tangible basketball! We are finally here. As we head into the 2026-27 NBA season, we have a few questions for our opening trio of games: Will Ausar Thompson ascend to Detroit’s second option alongside …
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Real, tangible basketball! We are finally here.
As we head into the 2026-27 NBA season, we have a few questions for our opening trio of games: Will Ausar Thompson ascend to Detroit’s second option alongside Cade Cunningham? What does Joe Mazzula regular season basketball look like without Jaylen Brown? Who will play off the ball in San Antonio’s three-guard lineup? Will the Knicks have a championship hangover?
Then, we’ll head to the pressure meter to assess Nick Nurse’s job security in Philadelphia, Chet Holmgren’s to-do list this season, Luka’s expectations and more.
And finally, we’ll check in on Ben Simmons’ devastating achilles injury and how Oklahoma City can build around Cason Wallace’s new contract.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Es Baraheni
Producer: Zuri Irvin
Audio/Video: Josh Sexton
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Big Preseason Changes + Why Sandro Mamukelashvili signed with the Lakers
The NBA preseason can be deceiving. Dave and Es walk you through what’s real and what’s fake, between: the Orlando Magic offense, Denver Nuggets role players, Matisse Thybulle in the Lakers starting lineup and …
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The NBA preseason can be deceiving. Dave and Es walk you through what’s real and what’s fake, between: the Orlando Magic offense, Denver Nuggets role players, Matisse Thybulle in the Lakers starting lineup and NBA officiating points of emphasis.
Then, Sandro Mamukelashvili joins the show to discuss his decision-making process behind signing with the Lakers, how J.J. Redick envisions his role on the team, their team-bonding summer trip to Slovenia, his sense of urgency to return to the playoffs and the five greatest European NBA players of all time.
And we end the show with a quick recap of Anthony Edwards’ 2nd Annual Believe That Awards, which we do believe in.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Es Baraheni
Producer: Zuri Irvin
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video: Josh Sexton
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Who is the NBA Surprise Team? | Slam N Jam
The NBA season is just days away, and every year there is a team that no one expects to win a lot games…..that wins a lot of games. Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are joined by Trill Bro Dude of the You Know …
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The NBA season is just days away, and every year there is a team that no one expects to win a lot games…..that wins a lot of games. Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are joined by Trill Bro Dude of the You Know Ball Podcast to guess which team that will be this year. Alex Speers gives context for each team that is a “Surprise Team” candidate and the guys debate why each team won’t be that team, then they answer a trivia question about each team. Then at the end the boys give who they think their “Surprise Team” of the year is.
And…. there is a special announcement for this season for Slam n Jam
- Host: Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers
- With: Trill Bro Dude
- Producer: Andrew Schlecht
- Video Producer: Monica Compton
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The Future of the NBA
From Cooper Flagg to Cam Boozer, the NBA is loaded with young, generational talent. Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Andrew Schlecht are here to put players from the last 3 draft classes into tiers and attempt to …
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From Cooper Flagg to Cam Boozer, the NBA is loaded with young, generational talent. Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Andrew Schlecht are here to put players from the last 3 draft classes into tiers and attempt to project the future heading into the 2026-2027 NBA Season.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Es Baraheni and Andrew Schlecht
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video: Josh Sexton
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NBA Bold Predictions & League Pass Power Rankings
Boston Celtics as the one seed, the Utah Jazz as a top-six seed, and the Washington Wizards as a top-eight seed? Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are here to share predictions ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season and …
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Boston Celtics as the one seed, the Utah Jazz as a top-six seed, and the Washington Wizards as a top-eight seed? Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are here to share predictions ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season and give their League Pass power rankings.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Es Baraheni
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video: Josh Sexton
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Why can't SGA win MVP again?
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 …
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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 DuFour
With: Es Baraheni and Andrew Schlecht
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video: Josh Sexton
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Western Conference Tiers with Law Murray
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 …
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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 DuFour
With: Es Baraheni and Law Murray
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video: Josh Sexton
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Eastern Conference Tiers
The Eastern Conference is deeper than its ever been and 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 …
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The Eastern Conference is deeper than its ever been and 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 DuFour
With: Es Baraheni and Law Murray
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video: Josh Sexton
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Boston Celtics season preview
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 …
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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 Baraheni
Guest: Noa Dalzel
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Video/Audio: Alex Oliver
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Los Angeles Lakers season preview
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 …
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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 DuFour
Guest: Dan Woike
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Video/Audio: Alex Oliver
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Detroit Pistons season preview
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 …
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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 DuFour
Guest: Hunter Patterson
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Video/Audio: Alex Oliver
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Phoenix Suns season preview
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 …
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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 Baraheni
Guest: Doug Haller
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Video/Audio: Alex Oliver
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Utah Jazz season preview
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 …
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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 Baraheni
Guest: Shreyas Laddha
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Video/Audio: Alex Oliver
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Milwaukee Bucks season preview
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 …
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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 DuFour
Guest: Camille Davis
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Video/Audio: Alex Oliver
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Dallas Mavericks season preview
Es Baraheni is joined by Christian Clark, from the Athletic, to preview the Dallas Mavericks. They discuss Cooper Flagg in year 2, how the overlap of the roster will work, the Mavs new coach, and what the …
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Es Baraheni is joined by Christian Clark, from the Athletic, to preview the Dallas Mavericks. They discuss Cooper Flagg in year 2, how the overlap of the roster will work, the Mavs new coach, and what the ceiling of the Mavs is this season.
Host: Es Baraheni
Guest: Christian Clark
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Video/Audio: Alex Oliver
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Minnesota Timberwolves season preview
Dave DuFour is joined by Jon Krawczynski of the Athletic to discuss the Wolves upcoming season including: Can Anthony Edwards win MVP? How will LaMelo Ball fit in? What is the Wolves identity? Host: Dave …
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Dave DuFour is joined by Jon Krawczynski of the Athletic to discuss the Wolves upcoming season including: Can Anthony Edwards win MVP? How will LaMelo Ball fit in? What is the Wolves identity?
Host: Dave DuFour
Guest: Jon Krawczynski
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Video/Audio: Alex Oliver
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Denver Nuggets season preview
Dave DuFour is joined by Adam Mares, from DNVR, to preview the Denver Nuggets season, discuss Jamal Murray’s impact and importance, and breakdown the MVP chances for Nikola Jokić.Host: Dave DuFourGuest: Adam …
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Dave DuFour is joined by Adam Mares, from DNVR, to preview the Denver Nuggets season, discuss Jamal Murray’s impact and importance, and breakdown the MVP chances for Nikola Jokić.
Host: Dave DuFour
Guest: Adam Mares
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Video/Audio: Alex Oliver
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Washington Wizards Season Preview
Es Baraheni is joined by Josh Robbins from the Athletic to preview the Washington Wizards season, breakdown A.J. Dybantsa’s impact as a rookie, and project their playoff chances.Host: Es BaraheniWith: Josh …
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Es Baraheni is joined by Josh Robbins from the Athletic to preview the Washington Wizards season, breakdown A.J. Dybantsa’s impact as a rookie, and project their playoff chances.
Host: Es Baraheni
With: Josh Robbins
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video: Alex Oliver
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Philadelphia 76ers season preview
Dave DuFour is joined by Tony Jones from the Athletic to preview the Philadelphia 76ers season, discuss their added star power with Jaylen Brown and LeBron James, and debate who their best player will be this …
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Dave DuFour is joined by Tony Jones from the Athletic to preview the Philadelphia 76ers season, discuss their added star power with Jaylen Brown and LeBron James, and debate who their best player will be this season.
Host: Dave DuFour
Guest: Law Murray
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Video/Audio: Alex Oliver
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Orlando Magic season preview
Es Baraheni is joined by Josh Robbins from the Athletic to preview the Orlando Magic season, discuss their coaching change, and what to look for from Paolo Banchero.Host: Es BaraheniWith: Josh RobbinsProducer …
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Es Baraheni is joined by Josh Robbins from the Athletic to preview the Orlando Magic season, discuss their coaching change, and what to look for from Paolo Banchero.
Host: Es Baraheni
With: Josh Robbins
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video: Alex Oliver
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Cleveland Cavaliers Season Preview
Es Baraheni is joined by Justin Rowan and Carter Rodriguez, the hosts of the Chase Down Podcast, to preview the Cleveland Cavaliers season, breakdown the biggest storylines to watch, and discuss their …
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Es Baraheni is joined by Justin Rowan and Carter Rodriguez, the hosts of the Chase Down Podcast, to preview the Cleveland Cavaliers season, breakdown the biggest storylines to watch, and discuss their championship chances.
Host: Es Baraheni
Guests: Justin Rowan and Carter Rodriguez
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video: Alex Oliver
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Los Angeles Clippers Season Preview
Dave DuFour is joined by Law Murray from the Athletic to preview the Los Angeles Clippers season, weigh the fallout of their tumultuous offseason, and look at the direction of the franchise without Kawhi …
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Dave DuFour is joined by Law Murray from the Athletic to preview the Los Angeles Clippers season, weigh the fallout of their tumultuous offseason, and look at the direction of the franchise without Kawhi Leonard.
Host: Dave DuFour
Guest: Law Murray
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Video/Audio: Alex Oliver
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Indiana Pacers season preview
Indiana Pacers PreviewEs Baraheni is joined by Caitlin Cooper to preview the Indiana Pacers season and answer the following questions:1. What’s the thing most fans are looking forward to with this team? / …
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Indiana Pacers Preview
Es Baraheni is joined by Caitlin Cooper to preview the Indiana Pacers season and answer the following questions:
1. What’s the thing most fans are looking forward to with this team? / Biggest Storyline
2. What’s the floor and ceiling?
3. Who’s the X Factor?
4. Expectations for the best player or best rookie?
5. Crystal ball prediction for the season
Host: Es Baraheni
With: Caitlin Cooper
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video: Alex Oliver
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New Orleans Pelicans season preview
Es Baraheni is joined by Shamit Dua to preview the New Orleans Pelicans season and answer the following questions:1. What’s the thing most fans are looking forward to with this team? / Biggest Storyline2 …
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Es Baraheni is joined by Shamit Dua to preview the New Orleans Pelicans season and answer the following questions:
1. What’s the thing most fans are looking forward to with this team? / Biggest Storyline
2. What’s the floor and ceiling?
3. Who’s the X Factor?
4. Expectations for the best player or best rookie?
5. Crystal ball prediction for the season
Host: Es Baraheni
With: Shamit Dua
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video: Alex Oliver
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Charlotte Hornets season preview
Es Baraheni is joined by Brian Geisinger to preview the Charlotte Hornets season and answer the following questions:1. What’s the thing most fans are looking forward to with this team? / Biggest Storyline2 …
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Es Baraheni is joined by Brian Geisinger to preview the Charlotte Hornets season and answer the following questions:
1. What’s the thing most fans are looking forward to with this team? / Biggest Storyline
2. What’s the floor and ceiling?
3. Who’s the X Factor?
4. Expectations for the best player or best rookie?
5. Crystal ball prediction for the season
Host: Es Baraheni
With: Brian Geisinger
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video: Alex Oliver
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Miami Heat Season Preview
Miami Heat PreviewEs Baraheni is joined by Wes Goldberg to preview the Miami Heat season and answer the following questions:1. What’s the thing most fans are looking forward to with this team? / Biggest …
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Miami Heat Preview
Es Baraheni is joined by Wes Goldberg to preview the Miami Heat season and answer the following questions:
1. What’s the thing most fans are looking forward to with this team? / Biggest Storyline
2. What’s the floor and ceiling?
3. Who’s the X Factor?
4. Expectations for the best player or best rookie?
5. Crystal ball prediction for the season
Host: Es Baraheni
With: Wes Goldberg
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video: Alex Oliver
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