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NBA Today

ESPN, Malika Andrewswww.espn.com
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.

Episodes

Mitchell on the Move?

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 13, 202252 min

Richard Refferson

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 p...

Jul 12, 202253 min

KD Saga, Lakers Drama & Paolo Banchero Interview

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 11, 202252 min

Jason Kidd & Josh Giddey join the show

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 09, 202253 min

Live from Vegas

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 07, 202256 min

Chet Holmgren Makes His Debut

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 06, 202253 min

Free Agency Updates

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 06, 202253 min

Free Agency Eve

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 29, 202249 min

Opting In and Buying Out

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 28, 202249 min

Kyrie stays in Brooklyn, Every superstar isn’t a leader, and the latest on Brittney Griner’s imprisonment in Russia.

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 28, 202241 min

Could Nets lose Kyrie and KD?

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jun 27, 202249 min

Day After 2022 NBA Draft

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 w...

Jun 24, 202246 min

Live from the Draft

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 23, 202249 min

NBA Draft Preview + WNBA All-Star Reveal

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 22, 202249 min

Who Should Go #1?

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 21, 202249 min

Parading in the Bay

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 20, 202249 min

Warriors Win It All

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 17, 202249 min

Game 6 Preview

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 16, 202248 min

Jayson Tatum, Andrew Wiggins, and Mike Breen join the show

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 15, 202249 min

The Starting 5

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 yo...

Jun 14, 202248 min

Game 5 Preview

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 13, 202249 min

How NBA Finals Announcer Mike Breen Found His “Bang!”

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 10, 202236 min

Celtics go up 2-1

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 09, 202247 min

Game 3 Preview

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 08, 202248 min

Live from Boston

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 07, 202248 min

Darvin Ham joins the show

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 06, 202249 min

Comeback C's

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 03, 202248 min

Adam Sandler joins the show

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 02, 202249 min

Live from Finals Media Day

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 01, 202250 min

The Finals Are Set

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May 30, 20221 hr 10 min
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