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

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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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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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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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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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Jimmy Butler connected on all 11 of his free throws to lead the Golden State Warriors to a win over the Milwaukee Bucks in spite Steph Curry’s absence. Dave DuFour and Zena Keita discuss the Warriors win, the Bucks issues scoring, and Kawhi Leonard’s performance in the Clippers win over the Cavaliers. Then, the Athletic’s Shakeia Taylor joins the show to go deep on NBA referees, the sports referee crisis, and how the league’s rules are interpreted.

Host: Dave DuFour

With: Zena Keita & Shakeia Taylor

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio Producer: Grayson Moody

Read Shakeia Taylor on referees: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6197306/2025/03/17/nba-refs-referees-officials-officiating-basketball/

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Aaron Gordon had 38 points and Russell Westbrook had a triple double to lead the Denver Nuggets to an improbable, shorthanded win over the Golden State Warriors. Dave DuFour and Law Murray breakdown the overtime finish between the Pacers and Timberwolves, the Rockets scrappy win, and the Warriors loss to the Nuggets without Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray. Then, the Athletic’s Fred Katz and Dave discuss Fred’s latest article on the Knicks’ approach without Jalen Brunson, how it prepares them for the playoffs, and the disorganization of the Phoenix Suns.

Host: Dave DuFour

With: Law Murray & Fred Katz

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio Producer: Grayson Moody

Read Fred Katz on the Knicks: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6207882/2025/03/17/knicks-offense-jalen-brunson-injury-nba/

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder dominate the weekend with a pair of wins over the Milwaukee Bucks and Detroit Pistons. Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Es Baraheni breakdown the playoff race in the East. Can the Bucks maintain home court advantage? Are the Pistons a sleeper? Then, the gang looks at the playoffs in the West. Can the Los Angeles Lakers lock down the second seed? Do the Nuggets have enough juice?

Host: Dave DuFour

With: Es Baraheni & Zena Keita

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio Producer: Grayson Moody

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Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the the upcoming NBA Draft with Sam Vecenie including, why Cooper Flagg is the undisputed number 1 pick, who Sam is looking forward to watching in the NCAA Tournament, who are the best shooters in the class, hand what players are expected to make in impact in year 1 of the NBA. Then the boys play a fun edition of Andrew vs. the Beat, a trivia game where Andrew is pitted against Sam Vecenie on NBA Draft history. 

Host: Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers

With: Sam Vecenie

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio/Video Editor: Jake Kleinberg

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Stephen Curry became the first player in NBA history to make 4,000 3-pointers in a career as the Golden State Warriors defeated the Sacramento Kings. Dave DuFour and Law Murray discuss the Milwaukee Bucks win over the Lakers, Law’s Power Rankings, and what separates the Cleveland Cavaliers and OKC Thunder from the pack. Then, the NBA Daily’s Zena Keita joins the show to react to Steph’s achievement, Jonathan Kuminga’s return, and to discuss the Warriors’ biggest weakness.

Host: Dave DuFour

With: Law Murray & Zena Keita

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio Producer: Grayson Moody

Law’s Power Rankings: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6193408/2025/03/11/nba-power-rankings-nuggets-knicks-warriors-cavaliers/

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