# Wolves Make a Big Statement in Miami + Luka’s Showtime Era Begins

An episode of [The Athletic NBA Daily](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1358187061), 22 Oct 2026, 47 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6818c192eb737caf8cadd833/e/6ad9d9757d0902acdd5379c5/media.mp3

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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