NBA Today: Recent Episodes
ESPN, Malika Andrews
With in-depth, comprehensive daily coverage of all aspects of the NBA, Malika Andrews and a vibrant cast of expert analysts and reporters offer their distinct perspectives on the game. She is joined by analysts Vince Carter, Chiney Ogwumike, and Kendrick Perkins, along with Senior Writer Zach Lowe. Ramona Shelburne and Adrian Wojnarowski will be among the top reporters contributing updates from around the league.
Coming up on NBA Today: Hear from Commissioner Adam Silver, fresh off the Board of Governors instituting a new rules that prohibits resting two stars... Plus, hear from Giannis himself on his future in Milwaukee and what is required for him to be a lifelong member of the Bucks... Also, Draymond Green made his thoughts clear on the ongoing GOAT point guard debate. So Big Perk gives us his big list of best point guards ever... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: Ohm Youngmisuk's one-on-one with Draymond Green. Wait until you hear what he said to say... Plus, FIBA World Cup MVP Dennis Schroder stops by LIVE fresh off Germany's first ever Gold! Don't miss what conversation. And speaking of international play, the recruitment for the 2024 Olympics is underway! Who do we think could represent the US in Paris next summer? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: Team USA failed to medal in the FIBA World Cup, but could more help be on the way? And we'll preview the WNBA Playoffs after a historic regular season in the books... Plus, Jonathan Givony joins to discuss his 2024 NBA Mock Draft... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: Woj joins with the latest on Damian Lillard and James Harden... Plus, Team USA takes on Germany tomorrow in the FIBA World Cup semifinals, we'll preview that matchup and breakdown the keys for the U.S... And the Lakers added another piece to their front court, but have they done enough to be legit title contenders? Our panel breaks down the Lakers offseason moves... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: The James Harden summer drama continues. Hear what he said about the potential of repairing any relationship with GM Daryl Morey. We have new tea coming outta Philly... And Team USA just finished up their tune-up game against Greece! Brian Windhorst joins from Abu Dhabi to discuss... Plus, it's been 13 years since the Heat Big 3 formed in Miami, but how close were they to joining forces in Chicago? We have that and so much more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA today: Chris Paul sat down with Jonathan Givony to talk about his role on the Warriors... Plus, we have the latest on both Kristaps Porzingis and Jamal Murray's injuries and when we could expect them back for the Celtics and Nuggets this season... And the Liberty took down the Aces to secure this year's Commissioner's Cup! We break down how New York recently got the upper hand on Vegas this season... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: James Harden definitely made his feelings clear toward GM Daryl Morey. We have Woj here with what the implications may be on the All-Star's future in Philly... And Team USA impressed over the weekend with two more exhibition wins ahead of the FIBA World Cup. Are they poised for a Gold medal? Danny Green breaks it down for us... Plus, speaking of the weekend, the Hall of Fame Class of 2023 was enshrined on Saturday. Don't miss Malika's interviews with both Dwyane Wade and Dirk Nowitzki... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: Team USA teammates Tyrese Haliburton and Mikal Bridges join the show! Plus, Woj joins with the latest on Anthony Davis's max extension with the Lakers... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: Anthony Davis is on the eve of extension. What this deal will say about the value of AD, the future of the Lakers, and will they get it done sooner than later... Plus, we are lighting the beam with Domantas Sabonis! How the Kings became a contender and what they are doing to keep upsetting the standings in the West... And as Team USA preps for the FIBA World Cup, how their biggest competition matches up against them, and which player is primed to step up and take gold... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: Team USA head coach Steve Kerr joins the show live to talk about his expectations for the FIBA World Cup and his new-look Warriors squad... Plus, New York Liberty superstar Breanna Stewart sat down with our Malika Andrews to talk about the super teams that have formed this season in the W... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: It's been one month since Damian Lillard's trade request. Is it Dame or bust for Miami? Plus, Celtics point guard Derrick White joins live! And Brian Windhorst has the latest on Giannis Antetokounmpo's left knee recovery... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: Jaylen Brown's big contract comes with bigger expectations in Boston. But how much better are the Celtics this season versus last? Plus, the Knicks retooled for a run, but will it be enough to catch the best teams in the East, and could there be a bigger plan at work in New York? And ESPN NBA Power Rankings are here! Which teams are too high? Too low? We break down the top five... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: Hear from Jaylen Brown fresh off signing his record-breaking deal... And who's up next for a major contract? Might be Anthony Davis. Will the Lakers go all in and build around AD for the long term? Plus, hear what James Harden, Anthony Edwards, Mikal Bridges, Giannis, and Jayson Tatum have had to say recently... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: Jaylen Brown signed the largest contract in NBA history! Our panel will dive into what this deal means for the Celtics and superstars around the league... And the NBA world reacts to soccer phenom Kylian Mbappe's massive contract offer. Which all-time NBA player is worth a one-year one billion dollar deal? Plus, Tim MacMahon joins to discuss Luka and the Mavs... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: We'll take a look at the biggest contenders, storylines, and more 3 months out from the regular season... Plus, MVP odds just dropped, but that doesn't matter to Perk. He has his own BIG LIST of MVP favorites this season... And Aces head coach Becky Hammon joins the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: James Harden sends a message to the Sixers. Just how uncomfortable is he willing to make things in Philly for Daryl Morey? Plus, the FIBA World Cup is coming this summer. USA's roster is stocked with young stars, but which international team poses the biggest threat to a US gold medal? And we'll head out West to take a look at the Mavs' and Kings' outlooks for the upcoming season... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: A super roster like the Suns brings all the smoke, how one Sun is looking get ahead of the hate... Plus, Ben Simmons has gone from All-NBA to all questions. What the Nets star can do to change his narrative... And who has the most signature shot in NBA history? Perk has a big list for just such a question... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA today: Draymond Green had some interesting comments about the addition of long-time rival Chris Paul. We discuss what it's like working with people you don't necessarily like... Plus, Ramona has the latest on Daryl Morey's plan for the Sixers' future... And we'll head out East to make some over/under picks... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA today: Could this be a make-or-break season for Joel Embiid this season with the Sixers? Ramona Shelburne has the latest coming out of Philadelphia... Plus, five years ago today, the Toronto Raptors traded for Kawhi Leonard and the rest is history. We discuss which team are one piece away right now... And Summer League MVP Cam Whitmore joins the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA today: Steph Curry joins the show! Plus, hear what Joel Embiid had to say about winning a championship, whether it's in Philly or not... And LeBron is changing his number back to 23. So that begs the question—which version of the LeBron is best? 6 or 23? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA today: Dame, Harden, Jaylen. Woj is here to tell you everything you need to know about the three biggest questions of the NBA offseason... Plus, thee Nuggets stream rolled the NBA playoffs. But the West has retooled. We'll pick the top threats to the reigning the champs! And WNBA All-Star weekend is ready to tip off! We've got the latest from Las Vegas... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: Brian WIndhorst joins to tell us exactly how the Suns were able to trade for Bradley Beal. Are they the biggest threats to the Nuggets? Plus, we'll react to last night's ESPYs, including what LeBron had to say about his future... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA today: Rich Paul says LeBron James is motivated as we approach a new season, but can he still lead the Lakers to a title? Plus, Victor Wembanyama's Summer League is over after two games, but what's next for the French phenom? Hear from the #1 pick.... And we'll take a look at some Vegas win totals... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA today: We head out to Philly to check on James Harden's situation with the 76ers. Our insiders tell us what they're hearing about his future... Plus, we have the latest on Jaylen Brown's looming super max extension with the Celtics and what it means for the organization moving forward... And it's time for a little rookie round up! Who has been the biggest surprise so far in summer league? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA Today is live from Vegas Summer League and we've got some very special guests: Anthony Edwards and Tyrese Haliburton join the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: Woj takes us inside all of the trade talks surrounding Damian Lillard, and Bobby Marks joins with some wild card landing spots... Plus, we'll break down the new-look Mavs and Celtics after yesterday's Grant Williams trade... And NBA Summer League is in full swing. We'll check in on some of the top young stars... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: Where could we see Dame Lillard land after his trade request? Woj will stop by with the latest coming out of Portland... And where will James Harden play next season? Could he be on the move or will we see him in a Sixers uniform next season? Plus, we are 6 days into free agency and some notable names are still on the board. Who is the best free agent available? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: Where could we see Damian Lillard land after requesting a trade this past weekend? Woj has the latest coming out of Portland... And speaking of trades, James Harden's future is also uncertain. Could we still see him in a Sixers jersey next season? Bobby Marks maps out the potential trades... Plus, are the Suns the biggest threats to the throne in the West after adding another shooter to the mix? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: The sun is rising in Phoenix! Bradley Beal has officially been introduced by the Suns. Hear what he had to say about teaming up with KD and Booker... And we're just over 24 hours away from the official start of free agency! We have the latest on what James Harden and Kyrie Irving could do, plus much, much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA today: Free agency is now only two days away and the Lakers have some looming decisions to make on some key players. What should their priority be this weekend? And Kyrie Irving is one of the biggest names in free agency. Ramona Shelburne has the very latest with what Dallas could do with the former NBA champ... Plus, another highly coveted free agent joins the show live! Brook Lopez tells us his expectations heading into the offseason... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: Woj joins with the latest developments in Damian Lillard's future in Portland. Big Perk has some big thoughts on the situation... Plus, Bobby Marks joins to share which teams he thinks could make a move in the next several days... And the 76ers have a big decision to make on James Harden. Is signing him to a new contract the right move for Philly? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: We react to last night's NBA Draft, as well as some trades that shook up the league! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: Our own Malika Andrews sat down with Victor Wembanyama for an extensive discussion, which includes his first interactions with Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich... Plus, Woj stops by with the latest surrounding the top of the draft... And speaking of the draft, Jonathan Givony joins to break down some draft prospects... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: Brian Windhorst stops by with the latest on Dame Lillard's future with the Blazers. Do the Blazers owe it to Dame to trade the pick? Plus, the Suns traded for Bradley Beal, but how will he fit with KD and Devin Booker in Phoenix? Richard has some thoughts... And Richard also answers your Tik Tok questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA today: Bradley Beal is headed to the Valley of the Sun! Woj is standing by with how the Beal deal was made. Perk on why they should be considered the favorite next season... Plus, what does this all mean for Chris Paul? We assess the options for the Hall of Fame point guard and where he best fits. And Draymond Green is officially an unrestricted free agent. Could this be the end of the Warriors' big 3? We have the very latest coming out of the Bay... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: Woj joins with the latest on the NBA's decision to suspend Ja Morant for 25 games... Plus, it's the end of an era in Charlotte, as Michael Jordan is selling his majority stake in the Hornets... And it's the start of a new era in Golden State, as the Warriors hire Mike Dunleavy Jr. as their new GM... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: There's no place like home, but there's certainly no place like parade day in the Mile High City! We have the must see moments from the celebration taking place right now! Plus, Woj joins with the latest on Bradley Beal's situation in Washington. Our panel on the realistic landing spots for the 3-time All-Star.... And Jonathan Givony joins to talk draft! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA today: The offseason is officially underway! Woj and Bobby Marks join with the latest on Bradley Beal's trade options this summer... Plus, Doc Rivers had some very interesting comments about James Harden's fit in Philly. If Harden opts out this summer, who could be the best fit to pair with Embiid? And hear what Erik Spoelstra had to say at the Heat's exit interviews... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: The Nuggets are NBA Champs! We'll react to their incredible run... Plus, Malika sat down with Nikola Jokic for an exclusive interview following last night's win. Hear what the Finals MVP had to say... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: Our crew is live from Denver, previewing tonight's Game 5... Plus, Malika's exclusive sit down conversation with all-world superstar Nikola Jokic! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: We're breaking down everything ahead of tonight's pivotal Game 4 in Miami... Plus, there are some marquee players who could be on the move this offseason. We dive into some ideal landing spots for the All-Star guards... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: The Nuggets are now only two games away from their first franchise title ever! How Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray etched their names in history... And speaking of Denver's dynamic duo, Malika sat down with Jamal Murray fresh off his 30-point triple double! His thoughts on Game 4 tomorrow night... Plus, we have the latest on Chris Paul's potential fallout of Phoenix. What does the future hold for him? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: We are hours away until tip off here in Miami! Who takes Game 3? We make our game picks... Plus, from undrafted to starting in the Finals, Gabe Vincent's ascendance is one of the best stories of the season. He joins the show! And he's just one of the many players who's stepped up this postseason. But who steps up tonight? Richard, Perk, and Windy give us their picks... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: From the Mile High to Biscayne Bay! We hear from both the Heat and Nuggets ahead of Wednesday's Game 3... Plus, Zach, Richard, and Perk break down the adjustments the Nuggets need to take home-court advantage back... And Malika sits down with the Heat's do-it-all star Bam Adebayo! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today:Hall of Famers Shaquille O'Neal and Alonzo Mourning join the show!Plus, the one game on last night's slate did not disappoint! How the Pistons shocked the Mavericks in OT, and does Luka need to be superhuman for the Mavs to win? And the Nets have won three straight! Why tonight's game against the Raptors will be a true test for KD's squad...Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today:Perk's top 3 MVP candidates went off last night. We continue our MVP debate...Plus, we analyze how the Lakers have won their last 6 of 8 games...Plus, in the HISTORY of the NBA, we've never entered December with this many 30-point scorers. But who's the most impressive? Richard, Vince, and Perk answer....Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: The rematch of last season's Western Conference Finals did NOT disappoint! How the top-two scorers went down to the wire. We break it all down... Plus, speaking of Luka and Steph, we run through the early-season MVP odds. Who deserves more love? I know Big Perk has a take... And we put some wagers down. What the best bets are a quarter of the way through the season... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up! The Lakers were shocked at the buzzer! We break down everything that went wrong for LA in the 4th. Slicing up some blame pie... Plus, Zion played his 100th game of his career last night. Our panel hands out their grades... And we've got injury updates on Karl-Anthony Towns, James Harden, and more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: We break down all the best action from last night: Giannis vs. Luka, Ja in MSG, and more! Plus, some looming questions surrounding a potential Lakers and Pacers trade. Lakers reporter Dave McMenamin joins us with the latest ahead of their game tonight... And speaking of trades...it's Cyber Monday, and who better than Bobby Marks to detail some of the hottest deals around the league... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: Ben Simmons makes his long awaited return to Philly tonight... Plus, it's been a jam-packed 72 hours since we last signed off. We react to all the happenings from around the Association... And did you know that the one seed in the West is separated by only a game and a half from the ninth seed? We dive into the wild Western Conference... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: We have TWO guests joining us today: Lakers head coach Darvin Ham and Hawks star Trae Young are stopping by! Plus, we react to all the action from around the association last night... And what's up with the Warriors? Kirk Goldberry tells us exactly why they've struggled thus far... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: Woj has the latest on the potential returns of Kawhi Leonard and Kyrie Irving... Plus, Steph Curry's 50 piece was not enough for the Warriors to get their first road victory. Now 15 games into the season, we assess why the defending champs continue to struggle. And we go coast to coast on last night's action... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Danny Green joins to discuss Grizzlies/Pelicans, his former teammate Ben Simmons, Klay Thompson's journey back to the court, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: Desmond Bane joins the show LIVE! Plus, hear from the Pelicans on what their expectations are this season with Zion Williamson back healthy... And the Bucks and Jazz are atop the entire league! We break down what's been the keys to their success. Oh, and Brian Windhorst tells us what's going on in Utah... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: Woj joins to detail how the Nets landed on hiring Jacque Vaughn as their new coach... Plus, Luka Doncic is off to one of the best starts in NBA history. But how long can he sustain it? We discuss how far he can take the Mavs... And both the Lakers and Clippers are not where they want be to start the season. We hear from both teams ahead of their matchup tonight across the street... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: The latest from Kyrie Irving and Brooklyn. Last night's apology and Kevin Durant's reaction today... Plus, Steph and the Warriors remain winless on the road. We break down their shocking loss to the Magic... And the reigning MVP makes history yet again last night... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: Kyrie Irving's full media availability today in Brooklyn... Plus, Woj has the latest on James Harden's injury and how long he might be out... And the segment that has taken social media by storm: Tik Talk'n with Richard! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: Woj joins to discuss the Nets' imminent deal with Ime Udoka... And what's wrong with the Warriors? The defending champs are towards the bottom of the standings to start the season. Could this be a sign to come? Plus, we preview Zion vs. LeBron... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Steve Nash is out as Nets head coach. Instant reactions and what's next for Brooklyn... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: It's Halloween and the Lakers FINALLY got their first win of the season! Hear what Russell Westbrook had to say about his new role... Plus, there's only one undefeated team left in the league! But are they not getting enough love? We dive into how scary the Bucks are... And CJ McCollum and Trey Murphy III are in the studio! We break down the Pelicans' hot start to the season... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: Adrian Wojnarowski joins the show with the up-to-the minute latest reporting on Russell Westbrook... Plus, Luka Doncic went DEEP into his bag of tricks last night... which got us thinking... is he the MOST unguardable player in the game today? And Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton joins NBA Today as he takes on the Wizards on ESPN tonight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: Giannis was doing Giannis like things last night against the Nets. Chiney and Tim Legler break down what makes him so GREAT... And speaking of the Nets, is it time for patience or panic for Brooklyn? Hear what Kyrie had to say about Ben Simmons... Plus, the Sixers' struggles continued last night. Is this more than just a slow start? We dive into what changes they need to make... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ty Dolla $ign and Mustard join the show! Plus, Stephen A. Smith joins to discuss the Lakers...+ And our Clippers reporter Ohm Youngmusik joins the show with the latest he's hearing on Kawhi's injury. Who needs to step up if he misses a significant amount of time? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: Just like he said on our show, it's HIS year to win it! Ja Morant continued his MVP-like start to the season. Hear what KD had to say about Ja... Plus, the reigning champs visit the desert tonight. We take a look back at the best moments from Steph Curry and Chris Paul throughout the years... And new Los Angeles Sparks head coach Curt Miller joins the show! Find out why he chose to leave Connecticut for LA... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: The Lakers are in an 0-2 hole to start the season. We discuss what roster change options they actually have... Plus, our reaction to last night's thriller in Philly. Our panel's impressions on the Sixers star duo through two games... And everyone knows Richard loves his TikToks. We dedicate an entire segment to his side hustle... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: Reactions to all of last night's action, including Zion, Ja, and many more... Plus, a full preview of Giannis' season debut against the Sixers, and the Battle LA... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: There will be plenty of All-Stars debuting on new teams this week, but who will make the biggest impact this season... And the Bucks were relatively quiet this offseason, will that prevent them from making noise in the playoffs... Plus, the latest on if Zion Williamson's ankle sprain will jeopardize him making his return to the floor... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: Russell Westbrook is set to come off the bench tonight, something he hasn't done since 2008. We break that down... Plus, Draymond Green spoke for the first time since returning to the team. Hear what he had to say about his future with the Dubs... And Udonis Haslem joins the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: It's been exactly 2 years since the Lakers won it all in the bubble. We break down their key lineup decisions for this season... Plus, we continue our Difference Makers series. Tim Legler dives into Donovan Mitchell's game and his impact on the Cavs this season... And Kevin Durant hit the podium today and talked about his relationship with Ben Simmons thus far... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA today: The stars are out in Abu Dhabi! Full highlights and reactions as Giannis and the Bucks as they squared off against Trae and the Hawks! And hear from the Golden State Warriors following the reported altercation between Draymond Green and Jordan Poole. We'll also be joined by Reporter Kendra Andrews... Also, LeBron and the Lakers showed some flashes in last night's loss, but it's what he said about a team in Vegas that got fans' attention... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: The return of Zion Williamson was in full-effect last night. We break that down... Plus, Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson put the world on notice and showed why they're the future of the league... And UConn star Paige Bueckers is here in studio! She gives us an update on her rehab and she thinks will win the title this season... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: Reactions to all of last night's preseason action... Plus, Doc Rivers joins the show! And the NBA GM's annual survey was released today. Zach Lowe is here to tell us why they were spot on with their championship winner... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: Hello Brooklyn! Malika Andrews is LIVE with Nets head coach Steve Nash as training camp is underway! Plus, is the sun setting in Phoenix? We dive into how DeAndre Ayton feels about being back in the valley... And which teams in the East are on the outside looking in? Our panel takes a look at who could surprise people this season... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: Hello Brooklyn! Malika Andrews is LIVE with Nets head coach Steve Nash as training camp is underway! Plus, is the sun setting in Phoenix? We dive into how DeAndre Ayton feels about being back in the valley... And which teams in the East are on the outside looking in? Our panel takes a look at who could surprise people this season... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: Our reporters join us live from Nets, Sixers, and Pelicans training camps... Plus, Ja Morant tells us why he's not satisfied until he's the best in the league... And can Nikola Jokic be the next Tim Duncan? We compare the two big men... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: Our reporters join us live from Nets, Sixers, and Pelicans training camps... Plus, Ja Morant tells us why he's not satisfied until he's the best in the league... And can Nikola Jokic be the next Tim Duncan? We compare the two big men... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: Celtics leadership speaks for the first time since announcing Ime Udoka's one year suspension... Plus, it's the final day of NBArank! We break down the top 5... And fresh off her first title with the Las Vegas Aces, head coach Becky Hammon joins the show live! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: Celtics leadership speaks for the first time since announcing Ime Udoka's one year suspension... Plus, it's the final day of NBArank! We break down the top 5... And fresh off her first title with the Las Vegas Aces, head coach Becky Hammon joins the show live! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: Woj with the latest on the likely suspension for Celtics Head Coach Ime Udoka... Plus, Ben Simmons tells all! An inside look at his fallout in Philly and why the Nets will be virtually unguardable... Also, Mavericks star Luka Doncic joins the show! He tells us why THIS Mavs team is ready for a finals run... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: Woj with the latest on the likely suspension for Celtics Head Coach Ime Udoka... Plus, Ben Simmons tells all! An inside look at his fallout in Philly and why the Nets will be virtually unguardable... Also, Mavericks star Luka Doncic joins the show! He tells us why THIS Mavs team is ready for a finals run... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: Reactions to Robert Sarver's statement announcing his intentions to sell the Suns and Mercury... Plus, Giannis Antetokounmpo joins the show for an exclusive one-on-one interview... And we break down the latest NBArank release: players 25-11... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: Reactions to Robert Sarver's statement announcing his intentions to sell the Suns and Mercury... Plus, Giannis Antetokounmpo joins the show for an exclusive one-on-one interview... And we break down the latest NBArank release: players 25-11... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: NBArank is back! We react to players 100-26... Plus, the latest on some key players returning to action. When we can expect Zion, Kawhi, and Jamal Murray back? And who really runs LA? We dive into how special LeBron's 20th season could be and whether it's now or never for Kawhi's title hopes with the Clippers... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: NBArank is back! We react to players 100-26... Plus, the latest on some key players returning to action. When we can expect Zion, Kawhi, and Jamal Murray back? And who really runs LA? We dive into how special LeBron's 20th season could be and whether it's now or never for Kawhi's title hopes with the Clippers... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: With Robert Sarver suspended for the year, how the Suns may approach contract decisions... And the Lakers add yet another point guard. What Dennis Schroder's signing means for the L.A's lineup... Plus, month from tipoff! Many questions remain: talking Harden, Embiid, Middleton, Lonzo Ball and more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: With Robert Sarver suspended for the year, how the Suns may approach contract decisions... And the Lakers add yet another point guard. What Dennis Schroder's signing means for the L.A's lineup... Plus, month from tipoff! Many questions remain: talking Harden, Embiid, Middleton, Lonzo Ball and more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today The players and teams you SHOULDN'T sleep on with the season just over a month away! We debut our new segment: Don't Sleep! And our continued coverage of Robert Sarver's suspension and an update on Brittney Griner, as President Biden meets with her family for first time today... Plus, we break down how the SUN extended the series last night and what they need to do to force a game 5... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today The players and teams you SHOULDN'T sleep on with the season just over a month away! We debut our new segment: Don't Sleep! And our continued coverage of Robert Sarver's suspension and an update on Brittney Griner, as President Biden meets with her family for first time today... Plus, we break down how the SUN extended the series last night and what they need to do to force a game 5... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: Fresh off being introduced in Cleveland, we break down the EXPECTATIONS for Donovan Mitchell in his FIRST year with the Cavs. Plus, 30 years ago, the Dream Team took the world by storm. Today, it's European players running the show. Our Kirk Goldsberry with the impact they've had on the worldwide game... Also, reaction from Chris Paul and LeBron James following the Robert Sarver suspension... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: Fresh off being introduced in Cleveland, we break down the EXPECTATIONS for Donovan Mitchell in his FIRST year with the Cavs. Plus, 30 years ago, the Dream Team took the world by storm. Today, it's European players running the show. Our Kirk Goldsberry with the impact they've had on the worldwide game... Also, reaction from Chris Paul and LeBron James following the Robert Sarver suspension... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: Perk tweeted WHAT about the Lakers new backcourt? And Ramona on whether they're done making moves this offseason. Hmm.. Plus, we've got our summer school report cards! Our crew gave which team an A+ for their bold offseason? Who got an "F??" And from class to hall pass! Looking back at the best moments of Manu Ginobili's Hall of Fame career, ahead of his enshrinement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: Perk tweeted WHAT about the Lakers new backcourt? And Ramona on whether they're done making moves this offseason. Hmm.. Plus, we've got our summer school report cards! Our crew gave which team an A+ for their bold offseason? Who got an "F??" And from class to hall pass! Looking back at the best moments of Manu Ginobili's Hall of Fame career, ahead of his enshrinement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: Giannis was in action at EuroBasket. Reactions to that game... Plus, there were backcourt changeups throughout this off season. So which pairing came out on top? We rank the top 5 backcourts in the NBA... And who is the best free agent still on the market? We debate that and more.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: Giannis was in action at EuroBasket. Reactions to that game... Plus, there were backcourt changeups throughout this off season. So which pairing came out on top? We rank the top 5 backcourts in the NBA... And who is the best free agent still on the market? We debate that and more.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: Our first show back since Donovan Mitchell became a Cav and KD stayed put. The fallout and reaction to all that shortly... Plus, Luka Doncic and Rudy Gobert put on a show in their EuroBasket matchup... And a legendary career comes to an end. We'll give the great Sue Bird her flowers, and break down the Aces' big win... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: Our first show back since Donovan Mitchell became a Cav and KD stayed put. The fallout and reaction to all that shortly... Plus, Luka Doncic and Rudy Gobert put on a show in their EuroBasket matchup... And a legendary career comes to an end. We'll give the great Sue Bird her flowers, and break down the Aces' big win... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As Sue Bird plays her final WNBA season, we have a wild story from an important part of her career. This was reported by 30 for 30 Podcasts in 2019. For legends Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird, life in the WNBA paled in comparison to the lavish treatment they received in Russian professional basketball, courtesy of their team owner and benefactor, Shabtai Kalmanovich. Kalmanovich spoiled his stars, showering them with expensive gifts, luxury hotels, and private concerts -- but he was a man with a shadowy past. Eventually, the two stars would have to reckon with what they'd gotten themselves into. Reported by Keith Romer. Hosted by Jody Avirgan. More at 30for30podcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As Sue Bird plays her final WNBA season, we have a wild story from an important part of her career. This was reported by 30 for 30 Podcasts in 2019. For legends Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird, life in the WNBA paled in comparison to the lavish treatment they received in Russian professional basketball, courtesy of their team owner and benefactor, Shabtai Kalmanovich. Kalmanovich spoiled his stars, showering them with expensive gifts, luxury hotels, and private concerts -- but he was a man with a shadowy past. Eventually, the two stars would have to reckon with what they'd gotten themselves into. Reported by Keith Romer. Hosted by Jody Avirgan. More at 30for30podcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: It's what EVERYONE is waiting for... Our reporters answer the pressing questions on who will be traded first: Durant, Mitchell, or Westbrook? PLUS... speaking of potential trades... We take a deep-dive Kyrie Irving's state of mind. What might the next steps be for one of the league's most intriguing players? ALSO... We preview the Battle of L-A... Or the lack-there-of... What we can expect between the hallway rivals this season. and an update on the health of PG and Kawhi... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: Breaking down LeBron's decision to stay in LA... Plus, Sabrina and the Liberty shocked the world last night; is the Statue of Liberty wearing Cinderella's slipper? And NBA bettors listen up: we'll beef up your wallets with some win totals you should be smashing the over with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: It's NBA Schedule Release Day! We break it all down... PLUS, instant reactions to LeBron's 2-year extension with the Lakers... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: Kevin Durant takes to Twitter to make one thing clear: he doesn't plan on retiring. We dive into what OTHER options there might be for the Nets' superstar... PLUS... Bronny James is trending! We react to his show-stopping dunk AND Matt Barnes and Jalen Rose give their pitch for UCLA and Michigan! ALSO... it's NBA ASSIST week! We rank our top 5 PASSERS of ALL-TIME! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: Kevin Durant takes to Twitter to make one thing clear: he doesn't plan on retiring. We dive into what OTHER options there might be for the Nets' superstar... PLUS... Bronny James is trending! We react to his show-stopping dunk AND Matt Barnes and Jalen Rose give their pitch for UCLA and Michigan! ALSO... it's NBA ASSIST week! We rank our top 5 PASSERS of ALL-TIME! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: Get your santa hats on! We sleigh down the NBA Christmas Day schedule! Which match-up are we MOST looking forward to? Don't miss it! PLUS... What's the hold-up on the K-D front? Could he possibly SIT OUT next season if he isn't traded from Brooklyn? We answer all those questions. AND...We react to Giannis's interesting comments about potentially wearing another jersey before it's all said and done... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: Get your santa hats on! We sleigh down the NBA Christmas Day schedule! Which match-up are we MOST looking forward to? Don't miss it! PLUS... What's the hold-up on the K-D front? Could he possibly SIT OUT next season if he isn't traded from Brooklyn? We answer all those questions. AND...We react to Giannis's interesting comments about potentially wearing another jersey before it's all said and done... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: The latest on the Kevin Durant sweepstakes. Could KD reunite with James Harden to create one of the most lethal lineups in NBA History? Bobby Marks lays out a potential trade... Plus, will Steph, Jokic or Giannis capture a third NBA MVP? Or will Luka or Embiid take home the hardware? We continue our ESPN Summer Forecast projections... And the Miz joins NBA Today to talk about his Cleveland fandom, Wrestlemania, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: The latest on the Kevin Durant sweepstakes. Could KD reunite with James Harden to create one of the most lethal lineups in NBA History? Bobby Marks lays out a potential trade... Plus, will Steph, Jokic or Giannis capture a third NBA MVP? Or will Luka or Embiid take home the hardware? We continue our ESPN Summer Forecast projections... And the Miz joins NBA Today to talk about his Cleveland fandom, Wrestlemania, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: The domino that has yet to fall.—we have new outlook on the Kevin Durant Trade saga and how it impacts the rest of the league. Plus, our high-rollers roll the dice on some of Caesar's win-loss totals for next season. Which teams are poised to surpass projected totals? And WNBA All-Star Napheesa Collier joins the show. She'll breakdown what it means to be back on the court less than 3 months after giving birth, and how the Lynx can sneak in the playoffs... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: The domino that has yet to fall.—we have new outlook on the Kevin Durant Trade saga and how it impacts the rest of the league. Plus, our high-rollers roll the dice on some of Caesar's win-loss totals for next season. Which teams are poised to surpass projected totals? And WNBA All-Star Napheesa Collier joins the show. She'll breakdown what it means to be back on the court less than 3 months after giving birth, and how the Lynx can sneak in the playoffs... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: All the latest from our insiders on the KD-Nets saga... Plus, our win-loss projections for the West are out! Why the reigning champs may have a tougher road back to glory... And Andraya Carter joins the show to talk WNBA Playoffs and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: All the latest from our insiders on the KD-Nets saga... Plus, our win-loss projections for the West are out! Why the reigning champs may have a tougher road back to glory... And Andraya Carter joins the show to talk WNBA Playoffs and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: We take a look at the win-loss projections for the Eastern Conference. Who deserves the top spot? We discuss... Plus, there was plenty of action this weekend. We check in on who's showed out during the summer runs. And of course the Murray and Branchero beef... Also, how the young Grizzlies are drawing motivation from Draymond Green. All that and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
. The 9 year sentence Griner recieved in a Russian Court yesterday sent shockwaves through the basketball community and the world. We just heard some of the comments, the reaction, the outrage from her teammates and coach. We saw even more pouring in on social media. But now that the trial has concluded, experts say that negotiations for her release can truly begin. We also turn to a Lebron watch. All eyes obviously on LeBron and the Lakers as a potential extension is in the air -- you had some reporting on that front yesterday. What is important for our viewers to know? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA Champion Kyle Lowry chops it up with Vince Carter about his desire to win another ring. Life after being traded to the Miami Heat. Jimmy Butler’s new hair. How he found balance by playing golf. What it’s like to tee off in front of a huge crowd at the Lake Tahoe pro-am. And, Vince explains why Kyle should be considered as the Raptors GOAT. LET’S GO! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: The latest on Brittney Griner... Plus, reacting to Kevin Pelton's offseason grades for the Western Conference... And could LeBron's time in LA be running out? We dive into what LeBron's next steps may be with him now being eligible to sign an extension... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: LeBron James has a monumental decision to make regarding his tenure with the Lakers. Bobby Marks joins with the ramifications for both parties... Plus, fresh off another title, the Warriors may not be as set up as they think for the future. We dive into their 2023 offseason.... And in honor of Jamal Crawford joining the show, Jalen Rose and Matt Barnes debate who has the best handles in NBA history... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: We dive into the potential tampering issues the Knicks and 76ers may be facing. Sixers Head Coach Doc Rivers weighs in on the situation... And it's been a fun summer thus far filled with a ton of highlights. We take a look back at the best moments from the Pro-Am Leagues... Plus, Malika Andrews talked with the legend Oscar Robertson yesterday. The Big O reflects on some fond memories of the late-great Bill Russell... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
76ers Head Coach Doc Rivers joins Vince Carter and Ros Gold-Onwude. Doc addresses the tampering allegations surrounding James Harden’s new deal and discusses why Ben Simmons wanted out of Philly. Doc explains why Joel Embiid’s MVP snub will make him better than ever. Doc and Vince also give us the secret to success for developing camaraderie and team culture on NBA road trips. Doc dives into why this current generation of players is different from previous generations and explains how social media has impacted NBA players and teams. And, Vince asks Doc what it was like to coach for and against his son, Austin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Doc Rivers, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and others reflect on the life and legacy of Bill Russell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rafer “Skip 2 My Lou” Alston joins to discuss being featured in Showtime’s “NYC POINT GODs”, how he was able to make the jump from the AND1 mixtape tour to an 11-year career in the NBA, what it meant for LeBron to play in the Drew League and shares stories of other NBA stars including Kobe who made appearances in streetball leagues, and Vince talks about playing in Rucker Park for the first time and being teammates with Rafer in Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rafer “Skip 2 My Lou” Alston joins to discuss being featured in Showtime’s “NYC POINT GODs”, how he was able to make the jump from the AND1 mixtape tour to an 11-year career in the NBA, what it meant for LeBron to play in the Drew League and shares stories of other NBA stars including Kobe who made appearances in streetball leagues, and Vince talks about playing in Rucker Park for the first time and being teammates with Rafer in Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: What Darvin Ham said about LeBron James and his role this season for the Lakers... Plus, the big fella himself KARL-ANTHONY TOWNS joins the show fresh off signing his new contract... And we didn't see them last season, but Kawhi and Zion are both back, so which of their teams will go further once we're underway? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: James Harden officially resigns with the Sixers. Tim Legler on what we can expect from Philly this season... Plus, we'll get you caught up on the latest in the Kevin Durant saga... And speaking of trades, a Knicks-Jazz trade surrounding Donovan Mitchell hasn't happened yet. But our analysts put their GM caps on and get a deal done... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: Lakers coach Darvin Ham recently made comments about Russell Westbrook and Anthony Davis. We react... Plus, it's been exactly one year since the Bucks took the title. Talking Bucks past and present... And yesterday on this show our Marc Spears said WHAT about the Kings??? Could they turn heads this season? We'll discuss... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: We recap LeBron's surprise Drew League performance, while questions about Westbrook's future in LA arise... Plus, after Deandre Ayton resigned with the Suns, Big Perk breaks out his Big List of Big Men... And speaking of big men, legend and Hall of Fame center Dikembe Mutombo joins the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is NBA Today.. What is going to happen in the NBA, Today? Over the last 2 weeks the answer to that question has been all things from Kevin Durant requesting a trade, Minnesota moving everything except the rights of Prince's recording catalog to the Jazz for Rudy Gobert AND DeAndre Ayton FINALLY getting paid by the Suns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: Instant reactions to Deandre Ayton signing a max offer sheet with the Pacers... Plus, Bobby Marks joins the show with some potential trade packages for Donovan Mitchell... And six-time All-Star and four-time NBA Champion Tony Parker joins the show. He catches us up on what he's been up to... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: The Jazz are reportedly listening to offers for Donovan Mitchell. We break down potential suitors... Plus, find out what Adam Silver had to say about Kevin Durant's trade request and how it could negatively affect the rest of the league... And speaking of KD and Mitchell, our front office insider Bobby Marks has a proposed four-team trade involving both stars... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: We take a look back at the night that was in Las Vegas! How Chet Holmgren and Josh Giddey may be one of the NBA's best young duos... Plus, speaking of summer league, our very own Richard Jefferson was in action last night. We dive into his past week at ref school and his unforgettable debut last night... And we can't forget about what everyone is waiting for: No, not Richard--the latest reporting on the Kevin Durant sweepstakes... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: Not all things that happen in Vegas stay in Vegas...including the drama that surrounds the Lakers. Are we nearing a resolution? And we're going from the Lillard to the Wall. We hear from both players on their new contracts... Plus, Paolo Banchero sits down for a one-on-one interview... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: Vegas Summer League is officially underway. Highlights from the matchup between top picks Paolo Banchero and Jabari Smith Jr.! Plus, Giddey Up! Fresh off his poster dunk last night, the Thunder star joins us on set--AND Mavs coach Jason Kidd sits down with us too! Also, what's the latest on the trade market surrounding Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving? Adrian Wojnarwoski has the absolute latest details... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: Russell Westbrook in the news based on something his new head coach said... Plus, Zion clears the air after signing his mega extension. What he said that you need to hear... And he went 6th overall in the 2022 draft to the Pacers--Bennedict Mathurin joins the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: The summer of KD continues! Woj with the latest reporting from around the league... Plus, Chet Holmgren made his summer debut and let's just say he did not disappoint... And we debut our new segment with the Twitter meme star himself...Brian Windhorst talks about why some trades have not been made yet... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: The Summer of KD and Kyrie is just getting started! Woj with the latest surrounding the duo and their next chapter... Plus, new developments on James Harden's multi-year deal with Philly and how it impacts what the Sixers can do this offseason... And reaction to Zion Williamson's max contract extension and what it means for the future of the Pelicans... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: WIth James Harden's opt-in decision looming, we'll get into how the Sixers can improve their roster... Plus, the Knicks are making moves! But are they the RIGHT moves? We look at New York's ceiling if they were to acquire Jalen Brunson... And Woj on the latest coming from Bradley Beal and DeAndre Ayton's camp with free agency just a day away... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Swagu and Perk discuss Draymond Green's comments towards Big Perk, and why they felt like he was out of line, they also discuss the twitter beef between Stephen A. Smith and Kyrie Irving, and how they got to their respective positions without being star players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: With the opt in deadline approaching, Woj is here to talk about the major contract situations for Kyrie, Westbrook, and John Wall... Plus, with both their point guards returning, we analyze what the options are for the Nets and Lakers. Which is a better destination for free agents? And we reveal this season's WNBA All-Star reserves! Find out who makes it to Chicago... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Vince Carter and Ros Gold-Onwude react to Kyrie’s decision to opt into another season with the Nets and how that impacts KD’s legacy. Vince discusses how he would have approached KD as a teammate and explains why “every superstar isn’t a leader.” Vince breaks down what he expects to see from Ben Simmons next season. And, Ros gives the latest on Brittney Griner’s arrest and imprisonment in Russia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today... The countdown to Free Agency has begun! With only three days until it officially starts, we look at the BIG names who could be on the move... PLUS... The Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant saga continues. Are the Nets possibly on the verge of losing both their stars? Woj joins with the latest. AND... Should Kyrie and LeBron reuniting in L-A scare the rest of the league? Draymond Green said he isn't worried. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I'm Malika Andrews joined by soulmates Richard Jefferson and Kendrick Perkins, NBA Front office Insider Bobby Marks and sentior insider Adrian Wojnarowski...Coming up Woj will peel back the curtain on how Paolo Banchero became the number pick after all signs pointing to Jabari Smith JR...this is fascinating.. But we have to start with the basketball news of day and yes i want to be clear BASKETBALL news of the day... Kyrie Irving...Kevin Durant released a podcast today and here is some of what was said by KD on how involved he will be in Kyrie's impending free agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: The countdown is on! Which teams will be most active with the Draft only a few hours away? We play a little rumor round up... And, speaking of players on the move, what does the acquisition of Jerami Grant mean for the Portland? Who better than Former Blazer CJ McCollum to break it all down! Plus, we analyze how many of the top prospects will get at least one All-Star nod during his career... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: Adrian Wojnarowski stops by with the very latest on Kyrie Irving. Plus, we're only one day away from this year's NBA Draft. The Top 3 prospects tell us why they should go #1 tomorrow... And we reveal this season's WNBA All-Stars! Including who the Co-Captains and Starters will be... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: The 2022 NBA Draft is only two days away! We dive into the biggest needs for the teams at the top of the board... Plus, speaking of the top of the board, who should go number one?! Our experts tell us who to look out for heading into Draft Day... And fresh off celebrating their fourth championship in eight seasons, we look at what the Dubs need to do this offseason for a chance to repeat... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: Steph and the Warriors are celebrating in the bay, but is his legacy already cemented? Plus, the Grizzlies want all the smoke with the Warriors. Is Warriors-Grizzlies the rivalry we've all been waiting for? And Doc Rivers says James Harden will sign a "huge deal" with the 76ers. We'll discuss what's next for Harden in Philly... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: Instant reactions to Game 6... Plus, a sit down conversation with the first-time Finals MVP himself: the champ, Stephen Curry. And we've gotta put a bow on the Celtics' season. Big Perk will talk about the Boston side of things with how last night shook out... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: Previewing Game 6 of the NBA Finals. Might Steph Curry have a bounceback performance? And a shocking stat that may explain the fatigue felt by Jayson Tatum... Plus, two words Warriors opponents have long feared: Game Six. Is a Monster Klay performance just hours away? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: BANG! Mike Breen joins the show... Plus, a sit down with the hero of Game 5, Andrew Wiggins... And we will speak with Jayson Tatum ahead of his biggest game ever. How he plans on turning things around and showing up... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: They played a combined 82 seasons, over 5,000 games and were a part of 11 Finals teams: Richard Jefferson is joined by fellow players Kendrick Perkins, Vince Carter, JJ Redick, and Matt Barnes... Matt and Perk break down how the Celtics can salvage the series. Matt's X-Factor, and Perk's recipe to fix the offense... Plus, one guy was famous for saying "IT'S OVA!!" while this other guy went to Duke. Both of their segments will make you smarter, allegedly... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: He's been Harvard Perk...Alcatraz Perk...he's even been Santa Perk. What does the big fella have planned next? Yikes... Plus, hard to believe it's been 3 years to the day since Klay tore his ACL in the Finals. His sit down interview with Malika Andrews... And his Splash Brother Steph had a performance for the ages in Game 4. Was it Steph's best playoff game ever? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hall of Fame announcer Mike Breen is back with his infamous “Bang!” call for the NBA Finals. The first two games went sadly “Bang!”less (as Breen was out due to Covid), and frankly they didn’t feel the same. That’s because Breen has called more NBA Finals games than anyone. So ahead of the Warriors-Celtics Game 4 tonight, we got the origin story of his single-syllable exclamation, and how his Hall of Fame career took shape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: An injury update on Steph Curry from the man himself... Plus, interviews with Jayson Tatum and Marcus Smart... And we'll deep dive on all-things-Dray in just a bit. A performance that left Perk demanding some answers... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: It might only be Game 3, but do the Warriors need an appearance from Game 6 Klay to win this series? And Professor Zach takes into Lowe's Lab on the Celtics defense. What is the right formula to bring Boston its 18th championship? Plus, who wants to make some money? We've got gambling tips for tonight's game... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: Interviews with Steph Curry and Gary Payton II ahead of a massive Game 3... Plus their teammate Draymond Green - our panel on whether his emotions are an asset or a liability... And why can't The Jays get going on the same night!? A surprising stat and discussion about how they rarely go off together... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: How the Warriors put their foot on the gas and absolutely blew out the Boston Celtics in Game 2... And surprise, surprise, Laker nation -- we've got new head coach Darvin Ham joining us for a 1 on 1 interview... Plus, Quin Snyder stepping down in Utah has Donovan Mitchell reportedly feeling "unnerved" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: We'll discuss everything that took place Thursday night in the Chase Center... Plus, part two of Malika's sit down conversation with Draymond Green... and Commissioner Silver on what may change when it comes to All-NBA voting... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: Previewing Game 1 of the NBA Finals live from the Chase Center... Plus, Adam Sandler joins the show... And sit down interviews with Draymond Green and Jaylen Brown... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Up ahead on NBA Today: 1 day away from the Finals, Me and this other no-namer finally make our long-awaited predictions... Chef Richard gives us the ingredients to winning a title. And who better to talk about role players than Kendrick Perkins himself... And oh yeah, we're live at Finals Media Day! Malika will be talking with both Klay Thompson and Steve Kerr... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Swagu and Perk do a mental health check in and then discuss Steph Curry's place in NBA history, Perk's past criticism of the Celtics, the beef between Jimbo Fisher and Nick Saban, and why Stephen A. Smith hasn't been on the podcast yet. Let's get it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA Today is live from Miami, breaking down the Celtics' Game 5 win over the Heat and previewing Game 5 between Dallas and Golden State Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
¡Bienvenidos A Miami! NBA Today is on the road, recapping last night's WCF matchup, and previewing Game 5 of the ECF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: Live reports from San Francisco ahead of the Western Conference Finals. Luka vs. Steph awaits... And if you missed last night's thrilling Lottery outcome, fear not. We'll catch you up on how Orlando walked away with the prize... Plus, speaking of Chicago - we're here at the combine. Does Richard Jefferson still have hops? Time to do some drills. Oh lordy... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: Just hours away from some ping pong balls changing the fate of multiple franchises. Talkin' lotto next... And one of those players we'll be talking about on Draft Night is Chet Holmgren. He joins the show... Plus, our panel picks the one player not named Steph or Luka that will impact the Western Conference Finals the most... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: It was a Boston three party yesterday and Grant Williams was the hero. He joins us on the show... Plus, we will draft the best players left in these playoffs. Will Luka go #1? Is Steph a lock for #2? And the Larry O'Brien will be hoisted in about a month. So who will be walking away with the hardware and who takes Finals MVP? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: We'll ask our panel what they think is wrong with Chris Paul these last few games... And Giannis and Jrue mounted an amazing comeback for Milwaukee in Game 5. Do our experts see that series ending tonight? If that happens, awaiting them in the Conference Finals would be Bam Adebayo and the Heat. He joins us live to talk all things Miami... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: The Grizz, they came to play last night. Pat Bev on whether Golden State is in real trouble at this point... And Amare Stoudemire joins us in just a bit. Does he think this Suns team is better than his great Suns teams? And the Joker receives his MVP trophy...in a horse stable? We'll ask Perk and Pat where Joker ranks all-time among bigs... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: Was Embiid the biggest reason for Philly's listless performance last night? And his thoughts on losing MVP... Plus, the absolute latest on Ja's knee. Listed as doubtful, we'll explain why a bone bruise may keep him out of the series... And from pain to more pain. The Lakers had a season to forget; Jeanie Buss sounds off on her Lakers squad... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: Did someone say three-one?! Steph Curry and the Warriors rally late to take a commanding lead over the Grizzlies. We ask Perk what happened to the Dark Side... Plus, we're all tied up! And the Game 4 hero is here! Al Horford joins the show to talk about his stellar performance last night... And Kyle Lowry is officially ruled out for tonight's Game 5 in Miami. What that means for the Heat... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Swagu and Perk discuss James Harden having a vintage performance in Game 4 and question whether he can continue to be a dominant player in this series, they question whether or not Jokic was supposed to win the MVP this season over Joel Embiid, Kendrick Lamar's new song "The Heart Part V", and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: To play or not to play. The latest on Ja Morant's knee and how his injury will impact the series vs. the Warriors... And how James got his groove back. The Sixers star unleashed his patented step back last night. Should Philly now be favored over Miami? Plus, this is no joking matter. Nikola Jokic is the MVP again, but is he deserving? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: So you're telling me there's a chance? The up-to-the-minute status of Joel Embiid ahead of a massive Game 3... Plus, speaking of Game 3s, tonight CP3 and the Suns look to send Luka to the 0-3 hole. What a 37th birthday celebration that would be... And from celebrating one legendary guard to another, we'll look back at one iconic moment involving The Answer... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: Yet another master class by the Point God. CP3's must-see 4th quarter that put Dallas in an 0-2 hole... And Miami again takes advantage of an Embiid-less Sixers squad. Our crew on what impresses them most about this Heat team... Plus, an injury update on Joel, as well as Kyle Lowry, the Ben Simmons surgery news, and Gary Payton II's prognosis... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: Ja Morant serves up a 47-piece wing dinner. Was it the best performance of the playoffs so far? And do we need to see Houston Harden for the Sixers to even the series? His former coach stops by to tell you... Plus, after dropping 45 points Is Luka able to carry Dallas to a game 2 win? Mavs with a must win in the desert tonight... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Swagu and Perk discuss the fallout between Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert, why they would take Giannis over everybody else in the NBA, and their thoughts on the suspension to DeAndre Hopkins, all that and more. Let's get it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: The second round has arrived! The crew reacts to Sunday's games & previews Monday's action... Plus, we'll tune in live to the Warriors press conference to hear what Draymond Green had to say about his ejection from Game 1... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zion Williamson speaks to the media about his upcoming offseason. Also, Embiid and the 76ers eliminate the Raptors in Toronto last night. And, Victor Oladipo joins the show today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Richard Jefferson weights in on the Warriors eliminating the Nuggets last night. Plus, which team has the advantage in their Round 2 matchup. Also, who has the most pressure in tonight's game? Embiid, Harden, or Doc Rivers? Find out on NBA Today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Vince Carter weights in on if this JA dropping dunk is one of the best playoff dunks of all-time. Plus, the Suns win a crucial Game 5. Is Big Perk STILL staying with the Pels? And Kendra Andrews gives us latest on Steph Curry possibly returning to starting lineup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
So much still to get to on NBA today including. Are the Sixers about to blow a 3-games-to-none lead? One of our analysts says yes. Wow Plus we've still gotta preview tonight's UNBELIEVABLY massive Game 5 between New Orleans and Phoenix. Our crew picks that game next, And Luka Doncic put on a SHOW last night, while Jazz defenders were left scratching their heads for answers. Is DALLAS a title contender?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: The crew reacts to Ben Simmons' being ruled out for Game 4... Plus, don't look now but the Suns are in trouble versus the Pels. With the series tied 2-2, our panel on whether an upset is coming. And speaking of upsets, the Nuggets staved off the Warriors yesterday. Do they have a shot to come back and do the unthinkable? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Athletes often say they love the city where they play, but Giannis Antetokounmpo takes it to a new level. He’s called Milwaukee home since the team drafted him in 2013. It wasn’t a given that the Greek native, a son of Nigerian immigrants, would stay in the midwestern city. But his massive 2020 contract extension shows the love is mutual. As the Bucks seek to defend their NBA title, our own ESPN Daily producer (and Wisconsin native) Ryan Nantell digs into a legendary anecdote from Giannis’ rookie season that shows why he and Milwaukee have been such a good fit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: Zach, Chiney, and Perk on how the Celtics were able to shut down Kevin Durant... Plus, everyone counted out the Bulls, but not so fast my friend. DeMar Derozan's big night discussed next along with Middleton's injury... And from a big upset to the biggest shot of the night. Is Philly surfacing as a title contender? And speaking of championships, a guy who's won a cool four of 'em, Shaq joins the show... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: All eyes on Devin Booker's hamstring. We've got the latest. And our panel on whether the Suns should be concerned... Plus, tonight we've got Nets-Celtics Game 2. Perk and Richard team up to break down the keys in that one; who's got the edge? And Jimmy Buckets lived up to his name last night, dropping a cool 45 on the Hawks. Is Miami clearly the team to beat in the East? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: The Dubs are rolling! How their newly revamped small-ball lineup is looking unstoppable. Richard and Chiney break it down... Plus, a career night for Jalen Brunson propels the Mavericks to tie the series against the Jazz! Has momentum shifted with Luka's return potentially on the horizon? And we have the very latest on Ben Simmons' return to the Nets' line up... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Swagu and Perk discuss Kyrie Irving's impact on the Nets and how him not playing most of the season changes the way we look at this team, also Kendrick Perkins responds to Anthony Edwards, as they assess whether they believe his T-Wolves can beat the Grizzlies, and they address Keyshawn and J-Will saying they would beat them in a 2v2. All that and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: We break down the Nets/Celtics thriller in Boston... Anthony Edwards joins us LIVE! How's he feeling up 1-0? Plus, down 1-0 to the Jazz, Mavs fans need an update on Luka Doncic. We've got the latest on him, and other stars... And over the weekend the NBA also released its awards finalists. MVP, Rookie of the Year, DPOY, we've got them all... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: Steph Curry said he's optimistic for Game 1 Saturday against the Nuggets, but just how much Curry can we expect if he plays? Steve Kerr weighs in... And more injury updates. This time on Luka's strained calf ahead of their first round matchup against the Jazz this weekend... Plus, speaking of the Mavericks and Jazz, which team is under the most pressure this post season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Swagu and Perk discuss the dysfunction within the Lakers organization, why Joel Embiid should win the MVP award, and Swagu's numerous interactions on and off social media this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: KD and the Nets mount a monster comeback against the Knicks. Are they primed to wreak havoc in the Play-In? Plus LeBron James wasted no time getting back into the headlines. He said what about wanting to play with who? And Rudy Gobert states his case for DPOY live on NBA Today... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: How the Lakers' miserable season finally culminated in being officially eliminated from Playoff contention... And they were put out by the NBA-best Suns. Are we sleeping on Devin Booker as MVP? Draymond says so... Plus, Embiid and Giannis were both in action last night, too. We'll get you caught up on their evenings, the jam-packed standings, and so much more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: LeBron out tonight vs the Suns. What that means for the Lakers' playoff hopes... And with Brooklyn firmly locked into the Play-In, does one of our analysts think the Nets can actually win the East? Plus the elite of the elite -- only five players can make the All-NBA First Team. Which five will make the cut? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: The very latest on Ben Simmons' playing status. What that means for the Brooklyn Nets with only one week left in the regular season? Plus, when did it all go wrong for the Lakers? We get into their historically disappointing season and where it all started... And we have the potential DPOY and Rookie of the Year joining the show: Marcus Smart and Scottie Barnes... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: Woj with an update on key star injuries. When can we expect LeBron, AD, and Steph Curry to return? Plus, the scoring title race is coming down to the wire! Our panel on who they think will be crowned scoring champ... And what's going on in Philly? Doc Rivers had some interesting postgame comments about his star point guard... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: The bad blood is real between Blue Devil JJ Redick and Tarheel Vince Carter. They square off in a Duke UNC debate... Oh and speaking of Vinsanity, the best dunks of the week, and only one can advance to the Upper Room! And oh the drama in LA. Who on the Lakers needs to step up in order for them to bounce back into the Play In Tournament picture? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: LA teams moving in opposite directions: Paul George's return has Clipper nation dancing; while the Lakers now find themselves OUT of the big dance... Plus, what a monster matchup between two megastars. Embiid, Giannis. Find out how Milwaukee got the last laugh in Philly... And Doris Burke sits down with the Suns' superstars -- CP3 and Devin Booker -- for a matinee film session. Get your popcorn ready... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: The Spurs nipping at the Lakers' heels -- might LA miss the Play-In, especially with LeBron's ankle concerns? And speaking of LA -- an update on Paul George and when he may take the court. We'll get an update on Kawhi as well... Plus, don't look now, but the Grizz are looking like worldbeaters, even without Ja... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: With another loss, the Lakers are officially in danger of falling out of the play-in. Also, we have the latest on LeBron's foot injury... And Kyrie Irving's home debut was last night. Our panel on how having him back full-time may not be the only thing the Nets need... Plus, Woj with a big injury update to one of their key big men. Can the Celtics stay atop the East without Robert Williams? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: The point god returns. With a healthy Chris Paul back in action, are the Suns clearly the team to beat? And another point guard out west -- Ja Morant -- out for a number of games. How concerned should Grizz fans be? Plus, the point guard theme continues. Talking all things full-time-Kyrie, like which matchup the Nets should most want come play-in time... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: New York City's mayor with some major news regarding the vaccine mandate. Full-time Kyrie... is BACK Plus, speaking of the East, things got HEATED in Miami last night. Jimmy trying to fight U.D..... AND Spo? Also, Embiid, Giannis and Joker get all the MVP love, but what about Devin Booker and Jayson Tatum? Do they deserve a chance? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ahead on NBA Today: The homecoming king goes crazy in Cleveland. The poster on Kevin Love that you've gotta see again...and a headlock for good measure... And another superstar went off too -- what Kevin Durant did to the Jazz -- and an updated look at the Eastern Conference playoff picture... Plus, we welcome Cade Cunningham to NBA Today... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: LeBron now #2 on the NBA's all time scoring list. Is he the most complete player in NBA history? The Warriors lose a pivotal game last night. Should the Dubs more concerned about Steph's absence or Dray's emotions? And so much fluidity in the top of the East. We'll ask Perk, Richard and Chiney which is the best team in the East right now... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today presented by Credit Karma: The latest on the injury Steph Curry suffered last night against Boston... Tyler Herro goes 1 on 1 with our Malika Andrews from Miami... Luka took on KD and company in Brooklyn, but it was a FORMER Net that stole the show with a walkoff... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: Kyrie goes bonkers in Orlando, we've got the must-see highlights and reaction... Speaking of scoring, the scoring title is up for grabs. LeBron, Giannis and Joel all in contention - who will take the crown? And ahead of Luka's visit to Brooklyn, we're wondering, is he a legit threat to win the MVP? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: Karl-Anthony Towns joins the show fresh off his 60-point performance... Embiid and the Joker battle it out... Another ugly Laker loss... And the Draymond-Steph duo looking very much back to their old ways... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead on a jam-packed NBA Today: Yet another 50 burger, this time by KD. Plus an update on Kyrie's situation. And the Lakers get ROCKED by the reigning Western Conference Champs. Could the return of a healthy A.D. turn things around? PLUS -- what a matchup tonight! MVP candidates do battle -- we've got you covered previewing Embiid vs. the Joker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Up ahead on NBA Today: my former teammate KYRIE goes off for 50, and we gotta look ahead to the Nets' showdown tomorrow with Philly. PLUS Giannis and Ja Morant BOTH go off last night, we'll talk up-to-the-minute MVP odds AND look at some other Awards too - dont miss that. *AND the Warriors get the much-needed win thanks to... Will Ferrell? Jackie Moon in the house, we'll explain shortly. NBA Today starts now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: the postgame everyone's talking about: Russ responds to the "West-BRICK" trolling. Woj, Perk and RJ weigh in. PLUS -- Joel Embiid utterly DISMANTLED chicago. Perk on Embiid's place among dominant bigs in NBA history. don't miss that AND the Warriors lose yet again but good news may be on the horizon. When the Warriors "motor" could be back - nba today starts now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Swagu and Perk discuss the slumping Warriors, who the next face of the NBA will be, Calvin Ridley's suspension, and why Brittner Griner (and other WNBA players) shouldn't have to supplement their income by playing overseas. Plus, how Swagu will celebrate his birthday and the debut of a new segment: Family Reunion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A little more than a month of the regular season remains and teams are FIGHTING for positioning and to simply GET IN. And you might be thinking: Oh, there is still a month and a half before the playoffs! It will be here in a blink. Plenty to get you caught up with on NBA Today presented by Credit Karma. I'm Malika Andrews joined by Ramona Shelburne, and Richard Jefferson here in LA -- and Kendrick Perkins joins us from Houston. STAY TUNED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: I sit down with Suns star DEVIN BOOKER and he tells us how this Suns team is poised to win it ALL this season. -PLUS: What is going on in New Orleans? An update on the ZION WILLIAMSON situation everyone is talking about... -ALSO: half-man-half-amazing himself... VINCE CARTER! on for another edition of THE UPPER ROOM! NBA Today starts right now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Coming up on NBA Today: We examine the Wild-Wild West. Is LUKA DONCIC ready to take his next big leap? Our panel weighs in... -PLUS... I sat down with STEPH CURRY and he tells us why this year's Warriors team is different than their three championship teams AND the reason why this year would be the most special. -ALSO, Four-time WNBA All-Star and Newly- Acquired Los Angeles Spark LIZ CAMBAGE joins the show! NBA Today starts NOW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Swagu and Perk discuss Zion Williamson's failure to reach out to CJ McCollum until it became public, how Luka Doncic has gotten back into shape, why a photograph from the weekend touched Perk, and why you have to put in the work to gain success. Let's get it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: Joel Embid got candid about Ben Simmons when we sat down. AND did Daryl Morey hint when Harden will debut for Philly? -PLUS what's going with Zion?? What CJ McCollum's "getting to the bottom of," and the OTHER huge 2nd half storylines to watch for... -Also, THE LEGEND herself -- SUE BIRD -- joins this show live in a matter of minutes. WE've got you more than covered. NBA Today starts right now... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
-Coming up on this POST-ALL-STAR edition of NBA today -- the latest on chris paul. How long Suns fans should expect him to be out... -PLUS what a GAME! - what will we remember the MOST between Steph's barrage, the halftime ceremony, and Bron's game winner? -AND speaking of Bron -- some telling sound from the King. We'll discuss LeBron's and the Lakers situation... NBA Today starts now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
-UP AHEAD ON A JAM-PACKED NBA TODAY! LEBRON & COMPANY TAKE ANOTHER "L" AS THEY CAN'T GET IT DONE LATE VS. THE DUBS. -PLUS, RAMONA SHELBOURNE JOINS US WITH UP-TO-THE-MINUTE NEWS ON WHERE THINGS STAND FOLLOWING THE MEGA-SWAP BETWEEN THE NETS AND SIXERS. -AND DON'T LOOK NOW BUT BOSTON HAS QUIETLY PUT TOGETHER 8 STRAIGHT WINS. RICHARD JEFFERSON, DON'T STAT ME BRO!! THAT'LL BE MUST SEE. NBA TODAY STARTS NOW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Swagu and Perk discuss the culture of the Nets and why James Harden wanted out, how Aaron Donald dominated when it mattered most, why they're happy for Odell Beckham, Jr., as well as their thoughts on the Super Bowl halftime show. Let's get it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TRADE DEADLINE FRENZY!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: Beal is done for the season. Does that mean he's done with the Wizards? Plus, things are getting awkward with Russ and Frank Vogel. Should he be in the closing lineups or not? And: Simmons for Harden. How close is it to actually happening ahead of the deadline? NBA Today starts right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to NBA Today, I'm Malika Andrews. We have a slew of guests joining us throughout the show, but let's get right to it because there has been trade news seemingly every hour this morning. We are going to get to the Pacers-Kings Trade in just a moment, but I want to start with arguably the biggest star who was traded today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today...the Nets have lost 8 in a row. With all the talk swirling around James Harden, where does Brooklyn go form here? And the Cavs acquired Caris LeVert ahead of Thursday's trade deadline. Who will be the most active teams this week? Our insiders will tell you... Plus, Russell Westbrook was benched in overtime on Saturday. How should the Lakers handle Russ going forward? All that and more. NBA Today starts right now... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up! The battle of LA last night had a Hollywood ending. And today the winning team made a BIG trade -PLUS I'd say Klay Thompson is back to full strength, my goodness. A performance that even he was impressed by -- and -Trae Young and the Hawks did WHAT to the streaking Suns?? We've got all that and more -- NBA Today starts now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming Up on NBA Today: the Nets lost to the KINGS???? Just how concerning is this skid for Brooklyn? Behind a big night from AD The Lakers broke THEIR losing streak-- but despite the win, are trade wins blowing through LA? And we'll recap Ja's visit to the Mecca! Bing bong, the misery continues. Stephen A what is UP with your squad??? NBA Today, now... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: The Lakers have lost 3 straight and desperately need LeBron back. When THAT might happen... PLUS tonight Ja Morant visits MSG! Can he follow in the footsteps of some CLASSIC Garden performances? AND stop me if you've heard this before: The Suns win... again. Our crew debates the MOST VALUABLE Suns' player... NBA Today starts now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today...More "Ja" dropping moments...But it wasn't enough for Memphis in a loss to the Sixers..Can this Philly team win the east? Big Perk's Big take
And....DO NOT TALK TRASH to steph...He cooked another 40 piece...but does he make Richard's list of players you should hold your breath against?
Plus its a duel in the desert...How can Kyrie and the Nets snap the Suns' 10 game winning streak? NBA Today starts NOW. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(VO) Coming up on NBA Today...LeBron James has missed 3 straight games due to knee swelling...can the Lakers afford to be cautious with him?
(VO) And the Splash Brothers showed out on Saturday night against the Nets...what were Perk and Richard's biggest takeaways from that performance?
(VO) Plus, Joel Embiid is now listed as the MVP favorite. Where is he on your MVP list? All that and more, NBA Today starts right now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Swagu and Perk discuss the reeling New York Knicks and Julius Randle's disappointing season, why Joe Burrow will be the face of the NFL one day, the reason why there aren't enough black coaches in the NFL, and Rihanna's pregnancy. Let's get it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: the Splash Brothers go OFF last night; will they remain hot heading into Saturday's ABC showdown vs Brooklyn? AND speaking of All-Stars -- our panel's reaction to all 10 starters; promise you won't want to miss Big Perk on Ja Morant, uh oh. *PLUS EMBIID and A.D.-- two of THE most talented bigs in the game... But our crew says there's one BIG difference. NBA Today starts now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chiney Ogwumike talks with Phoenix Suns star big man Deandre Ayton about his growth as two-way player and how the Suns' 2021 NBA Finals run has changed his mindset. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today...Anthony Davis is nearing his return for the Lakers...LIVE report from Brooklyn on AD's status Plus has the Point God Chris Paul put himself in the MVP conversation? Big surpsise, Big Perk has a big take on CP3 and JJ Redick, Perk and Richard help me introduce this years all american teams...Kids don't be richard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Swagu and Perk discuss how the Sixers are wasting a great Joel Embiid season by not trading Ben Simmons, why James Harden may want to play in Philly, the all-timer between the Bills and Chiefs, why the Packers should want to move on from Aaron Rodgers, and show some love for Ayoka Lee for putting up 61 in an upset over Oklahoma. Let's get it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to NBA Today, you saw what happened over the weekend, we'll get to all that and more on the show. I'm joined on the set by 2-time WNBA All-Star Chiney Ogwumike and NBA Champion Richard Jefferson. Ramona Shelburne and Marc Spears will be joining us later in the show. Lots from a great weekend of hoops! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
*Up ahead on NBA Today: Westbrook's first comments on his late-game benching --Woj is here with all the details. There was no "W" to be found in "Warriors" last night - why Chiney thinks you can blame last night's "L" on some pourous defense. AND Daryl Morey's must-hear comments on Simmons trade talks PLUS a look at the Nets since Kyrie's return. NBA Today starts now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA TODAY: Klay Thompson may be all-the-way back... Must-see highlights from his night against the Pistons. Plus - might the Lakers ACTUALLY be righting the ship? Perk Legs and Chiney on whether LeBron and crew are about to go on a run... And what a treat we've got tonight. 2X MVP Giannis taking on Perk's MVP Ja Morant. A full Grizz-Bucks preview and more. Let's get it started, right now... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This year's Martin Luther King Day slate was one to remember around the league...(VO) In the last game of the night, Russell Westbrook detonated on Rudy Gobert at the rim. That's gotta be his signature highlight as a Laker to date.....Earlier in the day, Ja Morant pulled off this ridiculous 360 layup as the Grizzlies beat the Bulls... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA TODAY: Klay Thompson may be all-the-way back... Must-see highlights from his night against the Pistons. Plus - might the Lakers ACTUALLY be righting the ship? Perk Legs and Chiney on whether LeBron and crew are about to go on a run... And what a treat we've got tonight. 2X MVP Giannis taking on Perk's MVP Ja Morant. A full Grizz-Bucks preview and more. Let's get it started, right now... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Swagu and Perk discuss why the Miami Heat are true contenders for the NBA title, why Frank Vogel's job should not be in jeopardy, and why the Cowboys have systemic issues that will be difficult to overcome. Let's get it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It was supposed to be a potential Finals preview and still could be... But man! one team stole the show and left another searching for answers. Big Perk wants to talk about the streaking Grizz! -- why he's prepared to double down on his take that Ja is the next M-J. carry on. plus The latest on the status of Anthony Davis.. Dave McMenamin on when Laker Nation can expect AD back. All that and more on NBA Today, which starts now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today...The Nets Big 3 with a statement win vs Chicago...Are they one step closer to getting Kyrie back full time? And Russ can't BLEEPING shoot...His words, not mine...Big Perk's, Big Plan to fix Westbrook and the Lakers...Plus, we have a trade season Woj Bomb - Cam Reddish to the Knicks...Full coverage right now NBA Today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today...Ja RULED the Warriors last night...Are the Grizzlies now THE team to beat in the West? And DeMar DeRozan has DELIVERED all season...But is he the most important player in tonight's Bulls Nets showdown? Plus Lebron channeled his inner Tom Brady...How Brady's Bucs are inspiring this years Lakers...NBA TODAY Starts Now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After 941 days, Klay Thompson is BACK. And that electricity.... that Bay Area Hyphy... was rippling around Chase Center yesterday all day! We recap his return on NBA Today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Swagu and Perk discuss Perk's back and forth with Jayson Tatum on Twitter and how he wants Tatum and Jaylen Brown to thrive together, whether or not Steve Nash is the right coach to lead the Nets to a championship, the amazing story of Stetson Bennett, an emotion they noticed from Nick Saban, and the distinct feelings they had after winning championships. Let's get it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(VO) Coming up on NBA Today...after a sinking a game-winner against the defending champs last night, are you ready to call LaMelo Ball a superstar? And Kevin Durant continues to log heavy minutes for the Nets...are they putting too much on KD right now? Plus, tonight we'll see Steph Curry and Ja Morant go head-to-head with a huge win streak on the line...that and more, NBA Today starts right now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Swagu and Perk talk about why Ja Morant should be in the MVP conversation, why the Bulls should have two All-Star starters, the criticism of players opting out of bowl games, LeBron wanting to share the floor with Bronny, and the rise of Rich Paul. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today...Ja Morant led the Grizzlies to a win in Brooklyn last night. Where does he rank among the league's top guard. And Trae Young dropped an NBA season high 56, but the Hawks still lost. What has happened to Atlanta this season? Plus, Kyrie is returning to the Nets tomorrow. Is he under pressure with the Nets on a 3-game losing streak? NBA Today starts now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today...Kyrie Irving is re-joining the Nets this week. How effective can he be as a part-time player? And Russell Westbrook says he's allowed to miss shots and committ turnovers...how is he fitting in with LeBron and company? Plus, DeMar DeRozan hit back-to-back game-winners at the buzzer! Has he changed your view of the Bulls ceiling? NBA Today starts now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Swagu and Perk discuss rules they'd like to change in the NBA and NFL, the TV shows they binge, beard tips, a purchase they regret, and more. Let's get it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today...the Suns have the best record in the league, but are they better than last year's team that went to the Finals? And with Anthony Davis out at least a month...how much pressure is on LeBron James to carry the Lakers? Plus, we'll look back at yesterday's conversation with Adam Silver and discuss the biggest takeaways, next on NBA Today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today...Commissioner Adam Silver joins the show to discuss the current health and safety challenges facing the league and the status of Christmas Day games And we will reveal the first batch of Naismith Hall of Fame nominees, you'll want to see some of their highlights...Plus, we take a look at Joel Embiid dropping 41 on the Celtics. Is he back in MVP form? The NBA Today starts right now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Swagu and Perk discuss Deion Sanders getting the #2 recruit in the country to sign with Jackson State, if they'd rather start an NBA franchise with LaMelo Ball or Anthony Edwards, Deron Williams beating Frank Gore in a boxing match, and big man celebrations on the football field. Let's get it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What was once inevitable is now a reality. Stephen Curry is the NBA's all-time 3-point king after breaking Ray Allen's record last night in the Garden. Steph has now made two thousand-977 career 3-pointers... And do you know how many times Steph has made 200 threes in a season? Eight times. Which is an NBA record. That includes 402 threes in the 2015-16 season -- another record. And by the way, he is on pace to pass 400 once again this season... And Curry has basically every. single-game 3-point record. He has the most career games with 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 3-pointers. The only record left is Klay's single-game record of 14... Here's Steph in the locker room after Tuesday night's game... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today...Steph takes aim at the all time 3 point record at the Mecca...History could be made!
And Jayson Tatum cooked Giannis and the Bucks last night...was this Boston's breakout game? your favorite celtic Big Perk weighs in.
Plus The Nets are the latest NBA team dealing with Covid. Who's out and how will Brooklyn move forward...WOJ joins us live...
NBA Today Starts NOW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Award-winning sports journalist Malika Andrews joins Laughter Permitted to talk about her role as host of ESPN's NBA Today, reporting from inside the NBA bubble during the 2020 season and how the experience helped propel her career forward. Malika is also open about adversity she faced in her adolescence, and how she credits her college best friend with helping her find journalism. Things get competitive during a Lynn Game about coffee and Swaggy once again shines, despite initially being locked out of Julie’s office. And enjoy some really, really bad singing in the close of the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Swagu and Perk address the latest setback for Zion Williamson, how Steph Curry is held to a different standard than LeBron James, Dak Prescott's dip in performance, the Urban Meyer debacle in Jacksonville, and how they approach gift giving for the holidays. Let's get it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What a weekend it was in the NBA and we have it all covered for you on NBA Today...KD goes for 51...LeBron and Giannis had themselves a Sunday Funday with triple doubles...And as everyone knows...this league is never short on Drama...Should the Pelicans shut down Zion Williamson for the season? Which teams are the best FITS for Ben Simmons and is it time for Minnesota to trade Karl Anthony Towns? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today Two historic franchises were back in action last night... The Lakers and Sex in the City..Which one had more drama? We'll discuss... And Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid and Rudy Gobert took Center stage on Thursday but who takes the top spot in BIG Perk's BIG list of BIG men? Plus we couldnt have a show without talking about Steph Curry...Why breaking the all time 3 point record will be a faimily affair..NBA Today starts now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today...Steph Curry is 10 three's away from becoming the NBA's all time king...When will he be crowned? And how long will it be Dame Time in Portland? Lillard speaks, WE listen and tell YOU what the next steps are. Plus what's right for the Lakers? Here's a hint...LeBron James and Russell Westbrook...we''ll explain....NBA Today Starts NOW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today...The Lakers Big 3 were balling last night...Are they finally the team we thouight they would be to start the season? And the Chase is ON for Steph Curry... Is tonight the night he breaks the all time 3 point record? LIVE Reports from San Francisco. Plus Kevin Durant outdueled Luka Doncic last night in Dallas...But are the Nets relying too heavily on KD? NBA TODAY Starts now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today... BREAKING NEWS out of Portland with Damian Lillard as the team looks to reshape the front office...Woj is standing by...
And Steph Curry is now 16 threes away from the all-time record. Could he possibly get there in his next game? He thinks so...
Plus, Hornets forward Miles Bridges joins us to talk about his improvement this season and his favorite dunks so far...NBA today tips off now... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today... The Suns streak is over...The hottest team in the NBA is in Houston but is is their success sustainable?
And the Lakers are one of many underperforming teams in the NBA but are they the most concerning? We go around the league to tell you who is?
Plus all is not right in Dallas...Why Luka Doncic's demeanor is a problem for the Mavs long term success...NBA Today starts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Swagu and Perk discuss how it's time for Damian Lillard to make a tough decision, how Kareem Abdul-Jabbar should be praising LeBron James instead of criticizing him, why Oklahoma fans better have the same energy for Lincoln Riley that they had for Kevin Durant, and why neither of them are ever going to go to outer space like Michael Strahan. Let's get it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome into NBA Today...The duel in the desert lived up to the hype...How were the Suns able to stop sizzling steph curry to win their 17th straight? And LeBron James is in the league's COVID protocols... How long will LeBron will be out? We look at the Good, the Bad and the Ugly for the lakers without James this season. Plus the Nets won the battle of the bouroughs but the real fight was between the Knicks and the officials...who got the upper hand? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today... The two hottest teams in the NBA face off tonight as Steph and the Warriors visit CP3 and the Suns... we'll have ALL the angles covered... Plus, the Nets and Knicks are both sitting former all-stars... how Kemba Walker and Blake Griffin should approach life outside the rotation... And, as LeBron and the Lakers face Sacramento again tonight... does L-A regret not trading for Buddy Hield? NBA Today starts now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Swagu and Perk are still salivating after their Thanksgiving meals, but they discuss why Steph Curry is the best basketball player in the world right now, why Kemba Walker was benched, whether or not you can win with Baker Mayfield, and how football players react when they see baseball players signing guaranteed deals with hundreds of millions of dollars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today... Bing Bonged...The heart warming homecoming appears to be over for Kemba Walker in New York City...Kemba is OUT of the Knicks rotation And the latest on when we might see Klay Thomspon, Michael Porter Junior, John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins on back on the court. Plus who were the biggest winners of the week that was in the NBA? Hint, hint they play each other tomorrow night...NBA today starts NOW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Swagu and Perk discuss the fallout from the LeBron James-Isaiah Stewart kerfuffle, the inspirational themes from the movie King Richard, and the delectable meats, sides, desserts, and drinks they're going to have during Thanksgiving. Let's get it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome into NBA Today...We were planning to start the show with highlights of Steph Curry's brilliance, which we will eventually do.. but we are starting with something much more important...Tune into todays show for more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Sixers and Ben Simmons standoff continues. Is a resolution off the table? Brian Windhorst in studio with the latest. Big man battle in Utah. Rudy Gobert and Myles Turner mixed it up. We saw four ejections- was this a kerfuffle or a bru ha ha? Steph Curry is the betting favorite to win the MVP but he's not the reason the warriors will win the title...what?...we'll explain. NBA TODAY STARTS NOW!!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today...The Lakers were feeling the heat at Staples Center until Russ and Malik Monk sealed it in O-T. Was this the start of Westbrook's breakout? Big Perk .. weighs in And The East is a beast this year..which team has made the biggest statement? and who is the player making the biggest impact? Plus Vince Carter is here and will take YOU to the upper room for the best dunks of the week...This segment is all dunks and all amazing NBA TODAY STARTS NOW!!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today... Dame Time is over NBA Officiating...Does he have a point? How the new rules are impacting the Blazers Star. And the verdict is IN on the the Jokic and Morris skirmish...Does Big Perk agree with the NBA's ruling? Plus Kobe's influence on the NBA still looms large...How current players are honoring the Lakers Legend...NBA Today starts now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What. A. Night. Monday was in the NBA. Nikola Jokic and Markieff Morris were both ejected. Ja Morant was on a trampoline. Luka Doncic Dazzled. The Bulls stunned Brooklyn. Carmelo Anthony was in his bag. The Bucks went to the White House. Steph Curry cooked up a 50-piece. So to quote Kendrick Perkins, Let's Get It.... And we will start in the Yay Areaaaaaa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Swagu and Perk discuss Joel Embiid and Aaron Rodgers testing positive for COVID, Russell Westbrook needing to lock in with the Lakers, why consistency is the key to greatness, the Astroworld tragedy, a dirty play by a QB, and what they're about to have for dinner. Let's get it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Developing story as we start NBA Today...Joel Embiid has tested positive for COVID 19 .The latest on the 76ers and what a weekend it was across the NBA...Who was the Biggest winner? and who needs to step up?...Big Perk is coming for you! And the LeBron-less Lakers continue to struggle...We have an update on LeBron James and the recipe for fixing the purple and gold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Breaking news as we start NBA Today...Adrian Wojnarowski with the latest on Ben Simmons and his pay check!!! Plus the Lakers 4th quarter woes continue...O-K-C mounts a Thunderous comeback while Russ misses with the Game on the line. Plus, the latest on the NBA's investigation into Suns Owner Robert Sarver...Brian Windhorst is in Phoenix and joins us. NBA Today starts right now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We have a developing story as we start NBA Today...Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver is accused of overseeing an organization that many employees have described as toxic and sometimes hostile, reporting from ESPN's Baxter Holmes reveals. Stay locked on NBA Today for the full story! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ESPN Senior Writer Baxter Holmes joins The Woj Pod to discuss the reporting in his blockbuster story centered on Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver's behavior and the organization's culture throughout his 17 years of leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today...LeBron James took-over in the 4th quarter vs the Rockets...But does this Lakers win tell a bigger story? And The Point God rises up the NBA Assist leaderboard...Hear from one of his former running mates about what makes Chris Paul such a dynamic passer Plus Are the Heat the Team to beat in the East? Our experts weigh in...NBA Today starts now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Swagu and Perk have an open conversation about mental health in sports including their own struggles coming to terms with the end of their playing careers. Plus, the truth about leadership in a locker room and why quarterbacks and point guards aren't always the guy like the media wants you to believe. And are the Rams the team to beat in the NFL or do the Cowboys have something to say about it? Let's get it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
James Harden found his groove for Brooklyn this weekend... has the Bearded One turned the corner? And in Los Angeles, how Carmelo Anthony became the Lakers' catalyst by finding a new role in L-A, And Chiney tells us how the Bulls revamped offense is seeing RED, as NBA Today starts now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today...Lakers injury updates...Lebron ruled OUT again.. but will Anthony Davis play? Our insiders have the latest And Bing, Bong the Knicks keep rolling...Stephen A Smith LIVE on New York's BIG win of over the Sixers...Plus is the MVP Steph's to lose? Another big night for the Warriors star as he makes his case for number 3...NBA Today starts now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
That's Right Ja Morant is IN studio for NBA Today...He'll tell YOU what HE was thinking while throwing down his best dunks and reminisce about the one that got away...Speaking of dunks...they were the story of the NBA on Monday night...So who better to break them down than Vince Carter? Vinsanity takes us to the Upper Room and Lebron James is questionable tonight vs the Spurs. Woj is LIVE on how the Lakers are dealing with his ankle injury. NBA Today starts now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Swagu and Perk offer advice to Zion Williamson, compare Ja Morant to a Hall of Famer, try to determine what's wrong with the Kansas City Chiefs, dissect what went on between Dwight Howard and Anthony Davis, and highlight some Louisiana dads for taking action. Plus, a story about teammates going at it in the locker room with boxing gloves on. Let's get it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Happy Monday! Welcome to NBA Today...Your new home for the NBA on ESPN...I am Malika Andrews, joined by Richard Jefferson, Chiney Ogwumike and Ramona Shelburne...What a weekend it was across the league...Stay tuned to NBA TODAY! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today on NBA Today Serge Ibaka joins the show! We debut two brand new segments for the show...also breaking news concerning Ben Simmons as we have Senior Insider Adrian Wojnarowski drops in for the latest with Simmons. Packed show, stay locked to NBA TODAY! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to NBA Today! Falling Stars in La La Land. LeBron, Anthony Davis and Westbrook- in a dud of a debut- fall to a sparkling Steph Curry. How can the Lakers rebound? And we stroll down NBA Lane to reveal 25 of the top 75 NBA players in league history! A special guest- a champion- joins us as we celebrate who makes the cut! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hey there! Welcome to NBA Today, your new home for the NBA on ESPN...We'll have the latest news, interviews and analysis on YOUR favorite teams. Today we break down the continued drama in Philly, why did Doc Rivers dismiss Ben Simmons from practice? Plus, we are joined by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver who weighs in on Kyrie and Ben Simmons, also his all time favorite NBA player! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hey there! Welcome to NBA Today, your new home for the NBA on ESPN...We will be with you Weekdays from 3-4 eastern LIVE from Los Angeles...Hosted by Malika Andrews with Richard Jefferson, Kendrick Perkins, Zach Lowe, and Chiney Ogwumike. Today we discuss all the drama before the first game of the season, the NBA is back! Stay tuned to NBA today on E1 tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With in-depth, comprehensive daily coverage of all aspects of the NBA, Malika Andrews and a vibrant cast of expert analysts and reporters offer their distinct perspectives on the game. She is joined by analysts Vince Carter, Chiney Ogwumike, and Kendrick Perkins, along with Senior Writer Zach Lowe. Ramona Shelburne and Adrian Wojnarowski will be among the top reporters contributing updates from around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices