GOODBYE regular season and HELLO to the best time of the Year!!! The NBA Playoffs starts with the Play-In Games on Wednesday. After the Suns disappointing end to the season, Phoenix has fired Mike Budenholzer. Shams is here on what this means for the futures of KD and Book. We are HOURS away from a new chapter being penned in the WNBA. Paige Bueckers is expected to land the top spot in the draft. We've got a live report from New York on how the pick COULD transform the W. There's a party in the ...
Apr 14, 2025•50 min
If the playoffs started today the KNICKS would open up against the Pistons. Is that bad news for the boys on broadway? It is if last night was any indication. A 48-hour battle for playoff positioning starts TONIGHT. Grab your pen and paper, we will walk you through every POSSBLE.OUTCOME. Big seeding implications out West, and an even bigger statement from Anthony Edwards. You'll want to hear who he says he's channeling heading into playoffs. With the West in chaos this weekend, could the Warrior...
Apr 11, 2025•51 min
Tears brimming in Luka Doncic's eyes as he takes in the tribute video the Dallas Mavericks played for him in his return to Dallas. One night after firing their coach and GM, Jokic & the Nuggets looked...locked in. What Denver's win says about what's next with the playoffs days away. A record payroll, an All-Star core, and now a wasted season. Bobby Marks lays out the tough questions Phoenix HAS to answer after a brutal collapse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...
Apr 10, 2025•51 min
We're just over FOUR hours away from one of the most highly-anticipated return games in NBA history! Luka Doncic is back in Dallas for the first time as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. Do the Knicks have some hard truths to face after dropping ANOTHER game to the league's top tier talent? Or do they need some time to gel with Brunson back? We dive DEEPER into the stunning Denver dismissal of Mike Malone. A LIVE report on what was going through ownership's mind when they made the call. We hit...
Apr 09, 2025•51 min
BREAKING NEWS!!! Denver Nuggets fired Head Coach Mike Malone and General Manager Calvin Booth. Why did the Nuggets fire their head coach and general manager now? We got a WILD finish to NCAA tournament last night but where does Florida's win rank amonst the best of all time? Luka prepares to return to Dallas for the first time since being traded, we reveal the Lakers plans for both LeBron and Luka in this matchup that's circled on our calendars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...
Apr 08, 2025•51 min
LeBron's loose. Doncic is dominating. Reaves is rolling... How L.A. sent a warning signal to the entire Western conference with a single game. The final PAIGE has been penned for UCONN but a freshman may already be writing the sequel? Chiney joins from Tampa to tell us what this title means for Paige, Geno, and the next face of women's hoops. A warm Garden welcome for the return of New York's star but did Jalen Brunson's return raise more questions than answers for the Knicks ahead of the playof...
Apr 07, 2025•50 min
Steph Curry and LeBron James meet again, this time with playoff seeding implications still on the line. Why UConn's title hopes may rest on their star guard? What Paige needs to do to take the crown? We take you behind the scenes with the Warriors for an all-access look that might just reshape how you see their championship ceiling. The Greak Freak put on a SHOW last night. We will see what he did THIS time that we have literally never seen before, and what he had to say about it! Learn more abo...
Apr 04, 2025•51 min
The first three chapters of the Lakers-Warriors showdowns this season have been epic, but tonight you're adding two powerhouses to mix. This is going to be dynamite. Anthony Davis just did something that he hasn't done in over FIVE years. Is he single-handedly giving the Dallas Mavericks hopes for the future? Kendrick Perkins said this OKC team is the best in franchise history but does that mean they will run through the entire western conference come playoff time? Draymond Green joins the show ...
Apr 03, 2025•51 min
We're only ELEVEN days away from the end of the regular season and the race for the postseason has never been tighter. Where do things stand between the Phoenix and KD? Where are his most likely destinations come trade season? Speaking of the Suns, they got eclipsed in a BIG way by Giannis and the Bucks last night. We recap a historical night in Milwaukee that has the whole league talking. Is there some good news on the horizon for the Knicks? A LIVE report is coming up after the break on when w...
Apr 02, 2025•51 min
The King and the Lakers held court with their OFFENSE but what stood out about their DEFENSE last night? There's a party in the play-in and NOBODY wants to go. WILD implications tonight for the Dubs, Nuggs, Grizz, and Wolves out West. Zion Williamson has been shut down for the rest of the season. What does that mean for his future in New Orleans? Jalen Brunson is working his way back, but it's what Coach Thibs has figured out WITHOUT his star point guard that could pay dividends come playoff tim...
Apr 01, 2025•51 min
Just when you thought it couldn't get worse for the Suns as K-D goes down. Have we seen the last of him in a Suns uniform? The Wolves and Pistons were in a full out BRAWL last night. Will the looming suspensions effect these teams ahead of the playoffs? We're minutes away from ice TRAE Young joining the show! He's gonna recap his 19 and 19 MASTERPIECE in Milwaukee, and has some big news to share. Are the beasts on broadway about to get Brunson back? We've got the latest on the Knicks after last ...
Mar 31, 2025•51 min
BREAKING NEWS!!!! The Grizzlies announced that they have parted ways with head coach Taylor Jenkins. Was this something brewing around the organization? Just when we thought Cooper Flagg had already blown us away, he somehow topped even that with his Sweet 16 performance masterpiece shows the star he's becoming. Lastly, Josh Giddey will join the show to take us through THE shot of the season and inside the wild final seconds in Chicago that lifted them past the Lakers. Learn more about your ad c...
Mar 28, 2025•51 min
Bron buries the Pacers AGAIN. Did we see the game of the year in Indy? What did we learn regarding LA's resilience? There's a new 6-seed in town. The Clippers laid claim last night but they have PLENTY of company. The Celtics managed a 30 point win without their near 30 point scorer. Brian Windhorst pinpoints one specific secret ingredient to Boston peaking at the perfect time. The no-look cook served up another tasty Denver dish. We've got ALL the looks of Joker's IMPOSSIBLE pass of the year. W...
Mar 27, 2025•51 min
The Knicks messed around and had TWO players put up triple doubles last night. Are the Bockers peaking at the perfect time? Jimmy's return to Miami was a dud but do the Warriors have bigger problems? We continued coverage of Damian Lillard's deep vein thrombosis diagnosis. What does his absence mean for Milwaukee's postseason dreams? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 26, 2025•50 min
Orlando used their Magic on LeBron and company for LA's 3rd straight loss. We gauge the Lakers concern level two weeks pre-playoffs. Heartbreak for JuJu Watkins and USC. Holly Rowe joins us with reporting on Juju's season-ending injury and how it could shift the balance of the entire NCAA tournament. The Mavericks finally got Anthony Davis back last night but was his performance enough to give Mavs fans hope? Jimmy Butler returns to Miami for the first time since the trade, and he's not exactly ...
Mar 25, 2025•51 min
If you don't know, NOW you know...this is March! it isn't just the madness in the tournament, its buzzer beaters in the NBA! Cade Cunningham took the world by storm last night, he had social media BUZZING and I think it's fair to say let's get more Detriot Basketball games on ESPN. A SIX BILLION dollar deal happened with new ownership in Boston. The Warriors are on a hot streak, but some new AND old faces are hot on their heels. We'll tell you which team out West will avoid the play-in. Learn mo...
Mar 20, 2025•51 min
Today marks exactly one month to the start of the NBA playoffs, but there is a LOT of basketball left to be played. The Beard and the Klaw put on a SHOW last night in LA. Someone on this panel is SOLD on the Clippers. We get an INSIDE look at how the Joker is approaching the CRUCIAL final 4 weeks before the playoffs. Time is running out to get your bracket in for the Tournament Bracket Challenge. Download the Tournament Challenge App and get in game! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...
Mar 19, 2025•50 min
The Lakers snapped their losing streak with a key win on Sunday and Luka did it all for Los Angeles. The Timberwolves have won 8 straight games and are looking elite. Tim Legler said that SGA has the quickest stop into shot he's ever seen. The Nuggets are in the Bay taking on the red-hot Warriors tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 17, 2025•50 min
Has your perspective on the Western Conference shifted after Denver's bounce-back game in Oklahoma City? We got our first glimpse of the Lakers without LeBron, with Luka leading the charge but failed to get the win over the Nets. Meanwhile, Steph Curry is on the verge of becoming the first player to join the 4,000 three-pointer club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 11, 2025•49 min
We'll break down exactly what Shai's performance and the run-and-gun Thunder proved in their dominant win over Denver. Did you catch the latest chapter of Ja Morant's most insane almost dunks? We're counting down his top 5 almost-greatest jams. How concerning is LeBron's injury? A live report on all the scenarios facing the LeBron-less Lakers is coming up. Lastly, we analyze how the contrasting styles of Jimmy and Steph have the Warriors dreaming of the Larry O'Brien Trophy. Learn more about you...
Mar 10, 2025•50 min
Cleveland!!! This playoff clinching win is for you!! The Cavs became the first team to clinch a spot to the postseason but not without a dramatic finish, where the Heat was turned up. It's our final show of the week, so you know its a packed one! The Knicks and Lakers play tonight across the street. Which team is a bigger threat to the Celtics throne? Giannis made history, while Harden turned back the clock last night. But it was what they both said after their huge nights that got the basketbal...
Mar 06, 2025•49 min
LeBron created the 50K club. 22 years of NBA basketball culminating in an accomplishment that we may never see again. We have a pulse in Phoenix something woke up Kevin Durant and the Suns last night. You need to see the WHOLE video between KD and Coach Bud to understand. Steph in the Garden is always must-see TV, but what was the most impressive part of his performance last night? After a crushing loss for the Mavs - Kyrie speaks out, and Nico Harrison reassures fans… but does his statement hin...
Mar 06, 2025•52 min
Do you have any officials you can call to make February 27th is Steph Curry Day. After last night, he has now scored at least 45 points on February 27th. Why can't the Knicks seem to beat the NBA's elite? Big Perk DEEP dives into New York's struggle to find a solution. Jokic tip toeing into Wilt territory or that STATEMENT Bucks win in Milwaukee. We'll tell you, NEXT on NBA Today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 28, 2025•53 min
You know the Pistons won again! 8-straight for Detroit. How GOOD are they actually and is Cade a top 10 guy in the league? Podcast P in on hiatus and so are Sixers in the win column. After dropping their 9th straight, where does Philly go from here? Brian clues us in. We have ALL the angles of Shaedon Sharpe's gravity-defying POSTER ! Dunk of the year? Big Perk is gonna break down his top 5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 27, 2025•53 min
We are hours away from the BIGGEST game of the season so far. Does Luka have an iconic revenge game in store? We get you ready for DONCIC VS DALLAS. Plus Philly falls for the EIGHTH STRAIGHT time. What's at the root of their disastrous season? Brian reads the tea leaves after PG's cryptic postgame comments. Did we learn more about the Thunder or the Wolves last night? We're gonna break down Every. Angle of Minny's HISTORIC comeback in OKC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...
Feb 25, 2025•53 min
The vibes are back in the YAY AREAAA... BUT are they sustainable? We debate Golden State and just how long their winning ways will last. Plus is giving up 260 points in a 2-game stretch bad? Legs is here to pinpoint EXACTLY what the Knicks need to change if they wanna join the East's elite. The Luka LeBron connection is thriving but it's the Lakers DEFENSE that has our experts talking. How are they doing it and CAN they keep it up? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...
Feb 24, 2025•53 min
ANOTHER 40 piece for the 40-year-old KING James. Perk spies EXACTLY how Bron continues to win his bouts vs father time. Plus the Knicks have won 3 straight BUT do they belong amongst the the East's elite? We get you prepped for their clash with the Cavs and C's this weekend! My EXCLUSIVE interview with Anthony Edwards...What ONE word would he use to describe the up and down Wolves season? NBA Today starts right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 21, 2025•52 min
We start our show with breaking news, San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama will be out the remainder of the season after being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis -- which is a blood clot -- in his right shoulder. Wembanyama, the 2024 Rookie of the Year, had several notable performances this year including a 5x5 game, 10-block game and 50-point game and had the Spurs fighting for a play-in spot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 20, 2025•53 min
A trade that shook the league. How does Kyrie Irving really feel about the Mavs' new reality? What he told Malika in an exclusive interview. Plus the Lakers play tonight in their first game after All-Star Weekend what should we expect from the LeBron-Luka duo after the break? With the playoffs just 2 months away, it's time for the biggest names in the league to Step Up or Step Out—so who's feeling the pressure the most? Perk is calling them out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...
Feb 19, 2025•53 min
We're only ONE day away from the final stretch of the season and after missing the All-Star game, will LeBron be ready to suit up tomorrow? Shams joins with the very latest. Speaking of the final stretch... what is the SINGLE biggest question for the rest of the season?? Perk and Udonis are coming in HOT! Plus Malika sat down for an exclusive interview with Kevin Durant. He shared why he didn't want to reunite with Golden State. It's going up on a Tuesday here on NBA Today with Chiney! Learn mor...
Feb 18, 2025•53 min
