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The Knicks are NBA Champions | Instant Reaction
Jun 14, 2026
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NBA Draft Breakdown: Top 5 Wings
Jun 12, 2026
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KNICKS HISTORIC COMEBACK to take Game 4 of the NBA Finals | INSTANT REACTION
Jun 11, 2026
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Will the Spurs even the series? Game 4 Preview
Jun 10, 2026
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Wemby and the Spurs BOUNCE BACK to win Game 3 | INSTANT REACTION
Jun 9, 2026
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/14/26 | The Knicks are NBA Champions | Instant Reaction | Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni discuss the Knicks beating the Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals and becoming NBA Champions. How did the Knicks get here? What's next for the Spurs? And so much more. Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es BaraheniProducer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/12/26 | NBA Draft Breakdown: Top 5 Wings | AJ Dybantsa is potentially the best player in the loaded 2026 NBA Draft class and Es Baraheni and Derek Parker are here to talk about him and the other top 5 wings in the class.Host: Es BaraheniWith: Derek ParkerProducer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/11/26 | KNICKS HISTORIC COMEBACK to take Game 4 of the NBA Finals | INSTANT REACTION | Dave DuFour and Mike Vorkunov break down the historic comeback from the New York Knicks against the San Antonio Spurs. How did the Knicks do it? What just happened? Did Fox mess this up for the Spurs? All that and more from Madison Square Garden. Host: Dave DuFourWith: Mike VorkunovProducer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/10/26 | Will the Spurs even the series? Game 4 Preview | Zena Keita is joined by Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni from MSG to discuss the NBA Finals. How did the Spurs win Game 3? What adjustments were made? How do the Knicks push this to a 3-1 lead and other predictions around Game 4 of the NBA FinalsHost: Zena KeitaWith: Dave DuFour and Es BaraheniProducer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/9/26 | Wemby and the Spurs BOUNCE BACK to win Game 3 | INSTANT REACTION | Wemby and the Spurs win Game 3 in NYC and crash the big party for the Knicks. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni break down the game from Madison Square Garden. How did the Spurs pull this off? What adjustments did the Spurs make? Did the officiating have a hand in this game? All this and more from the Garden. Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es BaraheniProducer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/8/26 | NBA Draft Breakdown: Top 5 Guards + Bennett Stirtz Interview | Andrew Schlecht hosts John Hollinger and CJ Moore as they count down the top 5 guards in the 2026 NBA Draft class. They discuss why they are lower on Mikel Brown Jr, how Kingston Flemings is rising, and why Darryn Peterson is the top guard in the class. They also discuss the best NBA team fits for the top guards. After the break, Es Baraheni is joined by Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz to get to know who the prospect is off the court.Host: Andrew Schlecht + Es BaraheniWith: John Hollinger, CJ Moore, and Bennett StirtzProducer: Andrew SchlechtVideo Editor: Monica Compton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/6/26 | Knicks STUN Spurs in Game 2 | INSTANT REACTION | Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Amin Elhassan break down Game 2 of the NBA Finals. They discuss why the Spurs couldn't close after getting so close, why the Knicks have been able to maintain control and much more. Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni, Amin ElhassanProducer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/5/26 | NBA Finals: Game 2 Preview | The Knicks stormed back from 14 points down to take home court advantage and game one from the Spurs thanks to Jalen Brunson’s 13 points in the fourth quarter. Zena Keita is joined by Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni from San Antonio to react to fallout from game one, the Knicks mental acuity, and how the Spurs find more easy buckets for Victor Wembanyama.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Zena KeitaWith: Es Baraheni and Dave DuFourExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Lara SinclairDiscordJoin the The Athletic NBA Daily Discord Server!Check out the The Athletic NBA Daily community on Discord - hang out with 311 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/4/26 | Knicks Steal Game 1 in San Antonio | INSTANT REACTION | Jalen Brunson delivers in the clutch in San Antonio, as the Knicks prevail over the Spurs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Jared Weiss break down the win for the Knicks, how they executed, what happened to the Spurs, and if Wemby has met his match with Karl Anthony Towns. Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni, Jared WeissProducer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/3/26 | 2026 NBA Finals: The best stats and facts | Victor Wembanyama is the youngest player in NBA history to lead a Finals team in scoring during the regular season. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are joined by stats genius Keerthika Uthayakumar to look at the Knicks historic playoff run, Dylan Harper's bench scoring output, and how each team got to the Finals.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni and Keerthika UthayakumarExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Lara Sinclair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
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| 6/2/26 | Can the Knicks solve the Wemby problem? | Andrew Schlecht hosts our Spurs expert, Jared Weiss and Knicks expert, Fred Katz to discuss the NBA Finals. The guys answer the following questions:What are the main advantages for each team?How do the Knicks handle Wemby?How do Spurs handle Brunson?Without power ranking fingers… what is Mitchell Robinson’s status and what are the expectations for him in this series?What's a matchup or something that people aren’t talking about from either side that could shape the series?Picking the seriesHost: Andrew SchlechtWith: Fred Katz and Jared WeissProducer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Lara Sinclair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/1/26 | Spurs vs. Knicks NBA Finals Preview | Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs are rewarded for surviving the Western Conference Finals with an NBA Finals matchup against Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks. Zena Keita, Dave DuFour, and Es Baraheni give their thoughts on the key matchups, how the Knicks can solve the Wemby problem, and why Karl-Anthony Towns can swing the series. Then, the gang gives their picks and take a look at the upcoming offseason for the Thunder.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Zena KeitaWith: Es Baraheni and Dave DuFourExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Lara Sinclair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 5/31/26 | Spurs vs. Thunder Game 7 instant reaction | The Western Conference Finals has delivered everything it promised. Dave DuFour and Andrew Schlecht are live after Game 7 to give their takes on the game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 5/30/26 |  Thunder Spurs Game 7 Preview + Knicks are in the FINALS | Slam N Jam | Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are back for another episode of the Saturday Slam N Jam. We discuss the Knicks and how they got here in this current era, Mitchell Robinson’s injury, who they’d prefer to play in the Finals and more. Then we discuss Fred’s article on Chet, the Thunder’s journey to this point and who will win in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals. Then they finish with some trivia in our weekly show Andrew vs. the Beat. Hosts: Andrew Schlecht, Alex SpeersWith: Fred KatzProducer: Andrew SchlechtVideo Edit: Monica Compton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 5/29/26 | Spurs Win, Force Game 7 in OKC | Victor Wembanyama scored 22 of his 28 points in the first half as the Spurs take game six and force a do-or-die game seven in Oklahoma City. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni give their reactions to the Spurs bounce back game, Dylan Harper's impact, and what's wrong with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es BaraheniExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Lara Sinclair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 5/28/26 | The NBA Discourse Problem | Morning Shoot Around | Andrew Schlecht, Es Baraheni and guest Jason Gallagher discuss the discourse around the Western Conference Finals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 5/28/26 | Wemby's Heel Turn? + Game 6 Preview | Victor Wembanyama skipped media availability following the Spurs game five loss to the Thunder. Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Zena Keita give their reactions to the Wemby dodging the media, All-NBA snubs, and Joe Mazzulla's Coach of the Year win.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Zena KeitaWith: Es Baraheni and Dave DuFourExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Lara Sinclair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 5/27/26 | Thunder Take Control After Dominant Game Five Win Over Spurs | Victor Wembanyama was held to 4 out of 15 shooting as the Spurs lose game five of the Western Conference Finals to the Thunder. Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Andrew Schlecht give their instant reactions to the Thunder win, Oklahoma City's bench performance, and Wemby not talking to the media.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni and Andrew SchlechtExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Lara Sinclair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 5/26/26 | The Knicks are in the NBA Finals, How did they get there? | Jalen Brunson and the Knicks put the Cleveland Cavaliers away in four and head to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. Fred Katz joins Dave DuFour and Zena Keita to discuss how the Knicks have dominated the Eastern Conference, the story on how they became a championship contender, and who the Knicks should want to play in the NBA Finals. They finish the show discussing what is going to happen to the Cavs this offseason and how they can change their roster moving forward.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita and Fred KatzExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Lara Sinclair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 5/25/26 | Spurs send a message + Are the Knicks set for a Sweep? | Spurs dominate Thunder to tie seriesVictor Wembanyama scored 33 points as the San Antonio Spurs defense locked up the Oklahoma City Thunder. Zena Keita and Dave DuFour give their instant reactions to the Spurs win, Devin Vassell’s impact, and how the Thunder can bounce back. Then, Zena and Dave discuss the Knicks’ path to a 3-0 series lead over the Cavs, Karl-Anthony Towns as a factor in the Finals, and the All-NBA selections.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Zena KeitaWith: Dave DuFourExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Lara Sinclair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 5/23/26 |  Shai and the Thunder Take 2-1 lead over Spurs | Slam N Jam | Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are back for another episode of the Saturday Slam N Jam. Dave DuFour joins the show from the court in San Antonio to discuss the Thunder’s big win over the Spurs to take a 2-1 lead. They discuss how the Thunder are handling the Spurs, Wemby’s performance, Jared McCain and much more. Then they finish with some trivia in our weekly show Andrew vs. the Beat. Hosts: Andrew Schlecht, Alex SpeersWith: Dave DuFourProducer: Andrew SchlechtVideo Edit: Monica Compton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 5/22/26 | Knicks dominate Cavs, lead series 2-0 | Josh Hart scored a playoff career high 26 points as the New York Knicks trounced the Cleveland Cavaliers to take a 2-0 series lead to Cleveland. Zena Keita and Es Baraheni are joined by Mike Vorkunov from the Garden to give their instant reactions to the Knicks win, Josh Hart’s huge night, and what comes next for the Cavs. Then, Zena wants to hear Es' thoughts on the Western Conference Finals. Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Zena KeitaWith: Es Baraheni and Mike VorkunovExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 5/21/26 | Thunder too Physical with the Spurs? | Morning Shoot Around | Andrew Schlecht, Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni break down the conference Finals, the All Rookie Teams, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 5/21/26 | Thunder bounce back to tie WCF | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 after a disappointing game one to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a game two win over the San Antonio Spurs. Dave DuFour and Zena Keita give their instant reactions to the Thunder bounce back game, Isaiah Hartenstein’s effort against Victor Wembanyama, and the effects of injury on the series so far. Then, Dave is joined courtside in OKC by Andrew Schlecht and Jared Weiss to look at Oklahoma City's adjustments and where the series goes from here. Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita, Andrew Schlecht, and Jared WeissExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 5/20/26 | Jalen Brunson cooks in Knicks comeback win | Jalen Brunson scored 17 of his 38 points in the fourth quarter and overtime as the New York Knicks overcame a 22-point deficit to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in game one of the Easter Conference Finals. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni give their instant reactions to the Knicks massive comeback over the Cavs, Brunson’s incredible crunch time performance, and Cleveland’s James Harden problem. Then, Mike Vorkunov joins the show from Madison Square Garden with discussions around the postgame from Kenny Atkinson and where the Cavs might adjust in game two.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni and Mike VorkunovExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
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