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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

Tuesday Reax + Trade Talk

Ahead on NBA Today: The book of Luka vs. Trae adds yet another chapter tonight! A look back at the draft night trade five years later. And speaking of Luka and trades... Our front office insider cooked up some massive deals that would help the Mavs, and some hypotheticals to improve LeBron and the Lakers... Plus, our panel's takeaways from last night's action... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 19, 202349 min

De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis join in studio

Coming up today on a "Royal" edition of NBA Today: King James outscores his own age last night by 10 points... And speaking of King things: Sactown, stand up! Domantas Sabonis and De'Aaron Fox stop by the studio! And on Monday, the league paid tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We have the sights and sounds from a tentpole day in the league... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 18, 202349 min

Luka outlasts LeBron; Boston tops Brooklyn; Jeremy Sochan joins the show

Ahead on NBA Today: We dive into the wild double OT finish between LeBron and Luka... Plus, Boston and Brooklyn battled last night. Do the Nets' title chances hinge on Ben Simmons? And Jeremy Sochan joins ahead of Spurs-Warriors from the Alamodome! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 14, 202349 min

All-Star voting; Luka vs. LeBron preview; Windy on Wemby

Coming up on NBA Today: The 2nd round of All Star voting is in! Who would be starting if the game was played today? Plus, tonight at Crypto a couple of surefire All-Star starters go toe-to-toe: Luka vs LeBron! Why LeBron admires Dallas' young phenom so much... And our Brian Windhorst just got back from watching Victor Wembanyama, in-person in France. What he saw... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 12, 202349 min

LeBron James exclusive interview

Coming up on NBA Today: Steph Curry is back! Well, almost. So are the Splash Brothers "as we know them" about to retake center stage? Plus, LeBron James sits down exclusively with ESPN. You may have heard snippets of this conversation and his thoughts on the scoring record. This is the most extended version yet... And tonight, Donovan Mitchell returns to his old stomping grounds for the first time. What type of show can we expect Spida to put on? We start right now. Learn more about your ad choi...

Jan 10, 202350 min

Celtics and Nuggets Dominate, Lauri Markkanen Joins the Show

Coming up on NBA Today. How Boston dismantled Dallas and did what seems to be an impossible task, slow-down Luka Doncic. Hear what Jayson Tatum had to say postgame. PLUS The Nuggets and Grizzlies are still tied atop the West after two more wins. Chiney and Richard rank the top 4 teams in the conference. AND add another 40-point performance to an incredible start to the season! We tell you WHY there's been so much scoring. Oh, and Lauri Markkanen joins the show! Learn more about your ad choices. ...

Jan 06, 202349 min

Dr. J and Aaron Gordon join; All-Star fan vote returns; Steph Curry update

Ahead on NBA Today: Dr. J and Aaron Gordon join for a special edition of the Upper Room! Plus, we have the first fan vote returns for the 2023 All-Star Game. Who do fans want to see in the game? And hear what Steph Curry had to say about his recovery... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 05, 202350 min

Giannis Antetokounmpo + Tyler Herro join the show

Coming up on NBA Today: TWO very special guests: Giannis Antetokounmpo AND Tyler Herro join the show! Plus, we break down all of last night's action... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 04, 202349 min

Donovan Mitchell joins the show

We're back! On today's show: Donovan Mitchell joins fresh off his 71-point performance last night! Plus, we break down the rest of last night's action. We have A LOT to get to... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 03, 202349 min

NBA Today Christmas Special

Ahead on this special Christmas edition of NBA Today: We preview every Chirstmas Day game... Plus, we dive into the unbeleivable stats and moments of LeBron playing on Christmas. Don't miss Santa Perk's jingle on LeBron... And see who made Santa Perk's naughty or nice list... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 23, 202249 min

Pascal Siakam joins the show + Ja Morant convo

Coming up on NBA Today: There were some HUGE games last night. What Donovan Mitchell did to out duel Giannis. And why last year's Finals teams are slumping... Plus, speaking of BIG performances, fresh off his career night, Raptors star Pascal Siakam joins the show! And Malika sat down with Ja Morant to discuss his Christmas Day debut and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 22, 202249 min

Joel Embiid convo; Tuesday night reax; Hall of Fame nominees;

Coming up on NBA Today: Last night Nikola Jokic was insane once again. The passes, yes. But Zach Lowe has something else he is looking at. Does he have a case for a third MVP? Plus, New York dismantles the Dubs -- are they for real? And we'll dive into their Christmas Day opponent the 76ers -- Joel Embiid sits down with our Cassidy Hubbarth... And the 2023 Naismith Hall of Fame nominees are out. Which of the legends are getting in? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...

Dec 22, 202249 min

Mat Ishbia buys Suns + Mercury; Chris Paul feature; Elf It or Shelf It

Ahead on NBA Today: Mat Ishbia is finalizing a deal to purchase the Suns and the Mercury. Woj and Baxter Holmes join to break that down... Plus, CP3 showed out for the Suns last night, but what he did this past weekend was even more impressive... And we "Elf" or "Shelf" some of the biggest stories from this weekend... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 20, 202225 min

Danny Green and Becky Hammon in studio

Ahead on NBA Today: Steph Curry speaks! Hear from the Finals MVP for the first time since his shoulder injury... Plus, Ja and the Grizzlies made a statement against the Bucks last night. We have a Grizzly here in studio with the message straight from Memphis! And we have the results of our first NBA MVP straw poll. Who are the voters saying is the front runner? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 16, 202249 min

Steph injured; Record-setting scoring; Giannis vs. Ja preview

Coming up on NBA Today: We talk about the state of the struggling Warriors. Kendra Andrews with more on Steph Curry's shoulder injury and what it means going forward for the defending champs... Plus, we're coming off the highest scoring night in NBA history! Find out what the back-to-back MVP did that's never been done before... And speaking of scorers, Giannis and Ja Morant meet in Memphis tonight! We preview the superstar matchup... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...

Dec 15, 202249 min

Celtics-Lakers OT thriller; Warriors-Bucks beatdown; Windy's Worries

Coming up on NBA Today: What a game at Crypto! Our panel on the Celtics ending their skid, and LeBron's thoughts on "moral victories" Plus, one skid ended while one continued: the Warriors get trounced by Milwaukee. What plagues the Warriors on the road? Legs and Chiney break down Golden State's woes... And certain teams look like contenders on paper, but Brian Windhorst knows who should be hitting the panic button... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 15, 202249 min

Monday Reax; Tuesday Previews; New Trophies

Ahead on NBA Today: Don't hurt, 'em Dame! Logo Lillard was on full display last night. But he wasn't the only star to go off? Plus, we preview Warriors-Bucks and Lakers-Celtics... And the NBA is unveiled nine new trophies featuring the legends of the league's past. Our Kirk Goldsberry details all you need to know about the new hardware... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 14, 202249 min

Zion and Embiid dominate; Finals rematch; Griner update

Coming up on NBA Today: It's a big man's world and we're just living in it—Zion and Embiid showed out over the weekend, but can they lead their teams to a championship? And after dropping 34 points in win vs. the Pistons, AD said the Lakers can beat anyone. Wait until you hear what Perk has to say. Plus, it was a Finals rematch in the Bay, and just like the Finals, the Warriors came to play. What went wrong for Jayson Tatum and the Celtics? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....

Dec 12, 202249 min

One-on-one with Klay Thompson + Joe Dumars joins the show

Ahead on NBA Today: Malika sits down with Klay Thompson on the eve of the Warriors finals rematch with the Celtics... Plus, Tim MacMahon joins to discuss Rudy Gobert's return to Utah tonight... And Joe Dumars joins the show to discuss the increase in traveling calls around the league, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 09, 202249 min

Brittney Griner released from Russian prison

Becky Hammon, TJ Quinn, Brianna Turner, Kia Nurse, and Terri Jackson join Malika and Chiney to discuss Brittney Griner's being freed in a U.S.-Russia prisoner swap... Plus, we break down the Jazz's improbable comeback win over the Warriors, and the Celtics' blowout of the Suns... And the Pelicans are the new top seed out West. We discuss how they got there... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 08, 202249 min

The VC Show: Martin Lawrence on his career, friendship with Vince Carter, favorite comedians of all time and Bad Boys 4…?! | The VC Show

Martin Lawrence joins Vince Carter and Ros Gold-Onwude to talk about his iconic career in Hollywood and comedy. They discuss the origin of Vince and Martin’s friendship, Martin’s favorite comedians and Bad Boys 4…?! Plus, the crew reacts to the Trae Young-Nate McMillan situation developing in Atlanta and more sports takes from Martin Lawrence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 08, 202248 min

LeBron's homecoming spoiled; Luka vs. Jokic; Trae Young film room

Coming up on NBA Today: LeBron's return home was spoiled last night by the new Cavaliers star. Our panel on how the Cavs have finally moved on from the King... Plus, the top teams in both conferences square off tonight in the desert! Could this be an early Finals preview? And the legend Doris Burke sits down with Trae Young ahead of Hawks and Knicks at MSG... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 07, 202248 min

AD goes for 55; Hawks drama; Harden set to return

Coming up on NBA Today: Anthony Davis' domination continued this weekend. Could this turnaround be permanent for the Lakers? And Big Perk tells us where the big man ranks... Plus, the Celtics sit firmly atop the league! Why this version of Boston may be better than last season's... And our panel reacts to Trae Young's absence in last night's Hawks/Nuggets game... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 05, 202253 min

Shaq and Alonzo Mourning join the show

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 02, 202253 min

MVP debate continues; Lakers' turnaround; top scorers

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 02, 202253 min

Luka vs. Steph; MVP debate; Best Bets

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 01, 202253 min

Pacers stun Lakers; Zion's 100th game; injury updates

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 30, 202253 min

Giannis vs. Luka; Ja in MSG; Warriors righting the ship

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 28, 202253 min
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