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1. The Best Game of Victor Wembanyama’s NBA Career

   5 november 2026 · 45 min

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   Victor Wembanyama is stuck on easy mode. Lees meer

   After one of the greatest single-game performances of his career (and NBA history), Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni recap the Spurs’ thrilling home win over the Dallas Mavericks amidst an especially wild night in the NBA.

   Then, NBA Senior Writer Sam Amick checks in with the latest on Kristaps Porzingis’ contract dilemma, including thoughts on: the players union not challenging Golden State’s decision, guaranteed money, a possible Myles Turner trade package, reported frustration between Domantas Sabonis and the Sacramento Kings, and the earliest MVP prediction column in NBA history.

   And before we go, a special shout out to Courtney Kirkland. Get well soon!

   Host: Dave DuFour

   With: Esfandiar Baraheni

   Producer: Zuri Irvin

   Audio/Video: Alex Oliver

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2. Panic Time in Denver? | Slam N Jam LIVE

   4 november 2026 · 1 uur 7 min

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   Alex Speers and Andrew Schlecht discuss the 5 teams that should be panicking early this season. Then they are joined by Derek Parker to discuss Kingston Flemmings and other rookies making an early impact. Lees meer

   Host: Alex Speers and Andrew Schlecht

   With: Derek Parker

   Producer: Andrew Schlecht

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3. The "Moneyball" Memphis Grizzlies are Ahead of Schedule

   4 november 2026 · 44 min

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   It’s just early enough in the season for our first edition of Small Sample Size Theatre, with particular predictions on the Miami Heat, Darius Acuff Jr., and the Chicago Bulls. Lees meer

   Then, Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are joined by Keith Parish of the Memphis Grizzlies Grits and Grinds Podcast to discuss: Cam Boozer continuing his winning basketball despite rookie mistakes, Ty Jerome becoming a fully-formed offensive menace, Tuomas Iisalo being the right fit for the job and where the Grizzlies go from here after opening the season with a six-game winning streak.

   And we close the show with a closer look at which of the seven one-win teams in the NBA have the best chance at turning their season around.

   Host: Dave DuFour

   With: Esfandiar Baraheni

   Producer: Zuri Irvin

   Audio/Video: Alex Oliver

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4. Internal Growth is Driving a Houston Rockets Resurgence

   3 november 2026 · 43 min

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   We still believe in the Oklahoma City Thunder. Lees meer

   Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni check in after a 15-game slate in the NBA to recap Shai Gilgeous-Alexander & Luka Doncic’s heroic 40+ point performances and Houston’s dominant win over the Boston Celtics.

   Then, Will Guillory, staff writer for The Athletic who covers the Rockets and Pelicans, joins the show to discuss: internal growth allowing the Rockets to hit another gear early in the season, Fred VanVleet’s return allowing his teammates to find their roles, the credit Alperen Sengun deserves for Houston’s long range shooting success, how Marcus Smart mirrors Ime Udoka and more! Also, what do the Pelicans have planned for Herb Jones, Dejounte Murray and Trey Murphy III?

   And we end the show with a salute to Ty Jerome, Draymond Green and the Indiana Pacers.

   Host: Dave DuFour

   With: Esfandiar Baraheni

   Producer: Zuri Irvin

   Audio/Video: Alex Oliver

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5. Which Team Has the Deepest Roster in the NBA?

   2 november 2026 · 44 min

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   Dave DuFour, Esfandiar Baraheni and Law Murray are live Sunday night following Celtics-Magic, Nets-Pacers, Clippers-Warriors and Lakers-Raptors to break down Luka Doncic's (latest) 40+ point game, Yaxel Lendeborg's continued ascension and preview Law's NBA Power Rankings for the upcoming week. Lees meer

   Host: Dave DuFour

   With: Esfandiar Baraheni and Law Murray

   Producer: Zuri Irvin

   Audio/Video: Alex Oliver

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6. Grizzlies Rise and Grind + Are the Thunder STILL contenders? | Slam N Jam

   31 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 9 min

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   The NBA season has been... well.... kind of a bummer to start with all the injuries, but Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are here to walk you through the week of NBA basketball including the success of the Grizzlies, why the Thunder are not contenders, Gobert's struggles and picking the NBA Cup Champion. Then Philip Rossman-Reich joins the show to discuss the Orlando Magic and do some trivia. Lees meer

   Host: Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers

   With: Philip Rossman-Reich

   Producer: Andrew Schlecht

   Video Producer: Monica Compton

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7. Why Are NBA Injury Rates Increasing?

   30 oktober 2026 · 45 min

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   Are the Grizzlies good? Dave DuFour and Andrew Schlecht get to the bottom of it after Memphis remained undefeated with an impressive win in Portland. Plus, Dave explains why Darius Acuff Jr. is on a Wilt Chamberlain trajectory. Lees meer

   Then, Henry Abbott, founder True Hoop and author of BALLISTIC: The New Science of Injury-Free Athletic Performance, joins the show to discuss the rise of high-profile injuries in the league, including conversations on: single-sport specification in youth sports, improper workout regiments, parallels in European football, kinematic movement analysis, an increase in possessions per game, style of play, the 65-game rule and how this all affects roster construction.

   Host: Dave DuFour

   With: Andrew Schlecht

   Producer: Zuri Irvin

   Audio/Video: Alex Oliver

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8. Steph Curry Remains an Ageless Wonder

   29 oktober 2026 · 44 min

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   We have a lot of injuries, but the basketball continues to bounce. Lees meer

   On an active Wednesday night in the NBA, Dave DuFour and Andrew Schlecht recap Steph Curry’s big night against the Timberwolves, AJ Dybantsa’s impressive NBA debut and the Miami Heat finally winning a game this season.

   Then, Senior NBA writer Sam Amick checks in to discuss Oklahoma City’s options after losing Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace long term, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP chances, whether LaMelo Ball has too much on his plate in Anthony Edwards’ stead and why the Portland Trail Blazers have been the surprise of the season so far.

   And we’ll end the show with Charles Lee assuming a paternal role with Naz Reid and the Charlotte Hornets.

   Host: Dave DuFour

   With: Andrew Schlecht

   Producer: Zuri Irvin

   Audio/Video: Alex Oliver

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9. Were we wrong about Ja Morant? + Darius Acuff | Slam N Jam LIVE

   28 oktober 2026 · 57 min

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   Alex Speers and Andrew Schlecht break down the biggest storylines from the first week of the NBA season, including why they're already bailing on some of their NBA preseason predictions. They discuss what's changed their minds about the Portland Trail Blazers, Utah Jazz, and other early-season surprises around the league. Then, Derek Parker joins the show to talk about Darius Acuff's outstanding start to the season, his development, and what it could mean for his future. To close the episode, it's time for Pack Attack, where the crew opens a pack of basketball cards and each drafts one player from the pack. If you enjoy NBA analysis, team-building discussions, NBA Draft coverage, and basketball card collecting, be sure to like, subscribe, and leave a comment with the preseason take you've already changed your mind about. Lees meer

   Host: Alex Speers and Andrew Schlecht

   Guest: Derek Parker

   Producer: Andrew Schlecht

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10. Anthony Edwards Goes Down + Nikola Jokic Appreciates Cheers

    28 oktober 2026 · 41 min

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    In a special edition of NBA Daily, Dave DuFour is joined by NBA Draft expert and Sports Illustrated columnist Derek Parker to dive into (unfortunately) more injury updates from around the league, now including Anthony Edwards’ right knee and Kawhi Leonard’s left knee. Then we’ll take a tour around this season’s rookie class to assess: Yaxel Lendeborg, Darius Acuff Jr., Darryn Peterson and Aday Mara. And finally, did Nikola Jokic deserve to be booed by Denver Nuggets fans? Lees meer

    Host: Dave DuFour

    With: Derek Parker

    Producer: Zuri Irvin

    Audio/Video: Alex Oliver

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