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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

Thursday recap; Future of the Game pt. 2; Hawks coaching search update

Coming up! The NBA is officially back and it sure did not disappoint! We react to all of last night's action... Plus, part two of Malika's exclusive sit-down with Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum, Ja Morant, and Donovan Mitchell... And Woj joins with an update on the Hawks' head coaching search... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 24, 202349 min

Adam Silver

A friend once called Adam Silver “the most introverted person in an extroverted position.” He sits down with Bob Myers to discuss where he found his voice and how he found his way to the NBA. Silver discusses the impact of his father and the influence of his predecessor David Stern, who even taught him how to pack a suitcase. He tells Bob about the toughest parts of his job and details the legacy he wants to leave for his daughters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...

Feb 24, 202347 min

Basketball is back! Lakers' playoff push; Steph + KD updates; Future of the Game Roundtable

Ahead on NBA Today: Basketball is back! We look ahead at all the important storylines heading into the stretch run... Plus, Malika sits down with "the Future of the Game" - Ja Morant, Donovan Mitchell, Luka Doncic, and Jayson Tatum - all in one room in one interview for the first time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 23, 202348 min

Hawks fire Nate McMillan; Wembanyama Watch; load management

Ahead on NBA Today: Nate McMillan is OUT in Atlanta. We'll dive into Trae Young's point of view in the matter, and who the Hawks may look at to fill the role... And we can't wait to dive into some Victor Wembanyama talk with our draft experts. The latest on the seven-foot-five Parisian sensation... Plus, Perk, Jalen, Ramona and Chiney discuss all things load management. How the league can fix the issue that doesn't seem to be slowing down... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...

Feb 22, 202349 min

One-on-One with Anthony Edwards; Zach's Things; ranking the top two-way players

Ahead on NBA Today: Malika sat down with Anthony Edwards, who did not hold back on ANY subject... And Zach breaks down three topics from his latest "10 Things" column... Plus, Tristan and Jalen rank their top 5 two-way players... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 21, 202349 min

Clippers sign Russell Westbrook; All-Star reax; KD and Kyrie on trade requests

Ahead on NBA Today: Woj joins to discuss the latest on Russell Westbrook signing with the Clippers... And we break down everything from All-Star weekend in Salt Lake City... Plus, hear what KD and Kyrie had to say about player movement in the NBA... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 20, 202349 min

New-look Lakers; MVP Straw Poll; Scoot Henderson joins the show;

Ahead on NBA Today live from All-Star Weekend in Salt Lake City: LeBron was back in action last night as the new-look Lakers put on a show... Plus, can't-miss prospect and guard extraordinaire Scoot Henderson joins the show... And Tim Bontemps stops by to break down his NBA MVP Straw Poll 2.0... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 16, 202349 min

Beasts of the East; Draymond speaks out; Lakers update

Ahead on NBA Today: The top two teams in the East faced off last night; teams three and four face off tonight. We break down the top questions facing those four teams... Plus, not exactly "high hopes" from Draymond's mouth following the Warriors' L last night. Is it actually, for real, time to panic for Golden State? And our analysts tell us how they would bring the dunk contest back to its glory days... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 15, 202349 min

Steph update; Outpouring of Scoring; Ring or Fling

Coming up on this Valentine's Day NBA Today: The Mavs' home crowd got their first "hometown date" with Kyrie. Why it wasn't exactly a love story ending... And Warriors fans miss their heart and soul badly. We have an update for you on Steph Curry's return to play timeline... Plus, some of the game's best guards were red hot last night. We'll give flowers to three separate 40-pieces... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 14, 202349 min

Charles Barkley

Charles Barkley’s grandmother told him if he didn’t get a double-double he was an embarrassment to the family. He sits down with Bob to discuss being raised in the projects and his experience with racial divides. They break down the Hall of Famer’s authentic nature and the power of his voice, and highlight his “I Am Not a Role Model” Nike campaign. Bob wonders what it would be like to build a team around Charles, and they ponder whether he would’ve been a bust in today’s NBA. Learn more about yo...

Feb 14, 202357 min

Dallas's new duo; Old faces, new places; Zion, Russ updates

Ahead on NBA Today: Luka and Kyrie made their debut as a tandem over the weekend. Takeaways from that Texas two-step hitting the dance floor... Plus, Woj joins with updates on Zion, Russ, and more... And which trade deadline acquisitions are making an impact already? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 13, 202349 min

Trade Deadline recap

Ahead on NBA Today: Woj joins with insight on how the Kevin Durant trade shook the entire league. Don't miss Windy's must-hear story on how it all went down... Plus, what a week it's been. LeBron put an exclamation point on his record shattering week, but did the Lakers do enough at the deadline? We assess... And could tonight be the first time we see Dallas' new superstar duo? Hear what Luka had to say about his new teammate... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...

Feb 10, 202349 min

LeBron closing in on record; Klay goes off; KD trade possibilities

Ahead on NBA Today: Is tonight the night for LeBron? Windy and Tristan know LeBron well...what THEY think will happen in a matter of hours... Plus, Klay Thompson went OFF last night, but all eyes may be on what the Warriors may do on Thursday when it comes to making a move... And speaking of trades, the big domino may wind up being Kevin Durant. What can we expect Brooklyn to do just in the next 48 hours? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 07, 202349 min

Kyrie traded; LeBron sits down with Michael Wilbon; Bill Walton joins the show

Ahead on a jam-packed NBA Today: Hear from LeBron James as he's oh so close to catching Kareem, and the Lakers NOT landing Kyrie... ...because the Mavericks DID! The deal that shocked the NBA world over the weekend. Our panel reacts to the deal, and the failed proposals... Plus, a guy that battled Kareem -- Bill Walton -- he joins the show to discuss, well, pretty much everything... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 06, 202349 min

Kyrie Irving requests trade

Ahead on NBA Today: We break down Kyrie Irving's trade request from the Brooklyn Nets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 03, 202351 min

Making the case for All-Star Reserves; Dream Trades; Punxsutawney Perk

Still to come on NBA Today: We know the All-Star starters, but who will make the reserves? Perk and Windy give their picks... Plus, we're officially one week away from the Trade Deadline! Bobby Marks adn Windy lay out some potential trades that would shake up the entire league... And Punxsutawney Perk tells us who will have six more weeks of tough times... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 02, 202348 min

Breanna Stewart joins the show

Ahead on NBA Today: The NFL GOAT is retiring, so Jalen Rose has a surprising take on Tom Brady and LeBron... And while one legend hangs 'em up, another is packing up and moving. Breanna Stewart joins to talk about her free agency decision... Plus, we go coast-to-coast around the NBA, talking Jokic, Giannis, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 01, 202349 min

Paolo Banchero joins the show

Coming up on NBA Today: We break down Luka's 53-piece from last night... Plus, are the Warriors slowly but surely turning the corner? How Steph made Warriors history last night while Golden State slid past OKC... And the number one overall pick himself joins the show live--Paolo Banchero fresh off the Magic knocking off Philly! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 31, 202349 min

Lakers-Celtics drama; Embiid vs. Jokic; Trade Talk

Coming up on NBA Today: So much to break down from the Celtics-Lakers thriller. Officials, cameras, techs, overtime -- we had it all... Plus, speaking of "had it all," Joel Embiid threw the kitchen sink at the Joker. Tristan Thompson on what he noticed about a motivated Joel... And our insiders tell us who to keep an eye on with the trade deadline looming... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 30, 202349 min

All-Star starters revealed

Ahead on NBA Today: All-Star Starters are revealed and SOMEONE on our panel is not thrilled about those results... Plus, after their OT win, are we sleeping on the Knicks? Or is there reason to be concerned about the Celtics? And Boston won't have too long to wallow: they get LeBron and the Lakers tomorrow. Tristan Thompson is in studio with a must-hear LeBron take... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 27, 202349 min

Wednesday reax + Anthony Edwards joins the show

Ahead on NBA Today: We've got Tristan Thompson in studio to help us react to all the action from last night, including Warriors-Grizzlies, Sixers-Nets, and AD's return... Plus, Anthony Edwards joins the show for a special edition of the Upper Room! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 26, 202349 min

Lakers-Clippers recap; Nets-Sixers & Grizzlies-Warriors preview;

Ahead on NBA Today: LeBron makes history AGAIN, but was his performance enough to win the battle of LA? Plus, we have an update on AD's return... And Nets vs. Sixers is going down tonight. What to expect in the first meeting between former teammates Embiid and Simmons.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 25, 202349 min

Kevin Durant speaks; Jonathan Isaac joins the show; Lakers-Clippers preview

Ahead on NBA Today: Kyrie and the Nets have gotten it going. and their injured superstar spoke about that and more today. Fresh sound from Kevin Durant... Plus, Jonathan Isaac joins the show to discuss his long-awaited return to the court last night... And LeBron gets a crack at Kawhi & the Clippers tonight as he gets closer and closer to Kareem's record... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 25, 202349 min

The VC Show: Kobe’s retirement advice to Vince, LeBron’s place in the GOAT conversation & why superstars don’t compete in the dunk contest | The VC Show

Vince Carter and Ros Gold-Onwude on LeBron James closing in on Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the all-time scoring list and how that impacts LeBron’s place in the GOAT conversation. Vince reveals how Kobe helped him make the decision to retire and gives his retirement advice to Tom Brady. Vince also explains why superstars don’t compete in the dunk contest anymore and weighs in on this year’s contestants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 25, 20231 hr 6 min

Maya Moore Irons

“I’m more and more realizing what my heart is beating for.” Maya Moore Irons put the game she loves aside to pursue the cause of a man unjustly imprisoned, becoming an advocate for change. Bob sits down with the recently retired Moore Irons to discuss Love and Justice, the book written by Maya and her husband and how she went from basketball icon to one of the faces of justice system reform. Bob and Maya go deep into what drove her to fight for Jonathan Irons’ cause and when she knew she fell in...

Jan 24, 20231 hr

Lakers make a move; Kyrie and Kawhi's big weekends; Maya Moore joins the show

Coming up on NBA Today: LeBron and the Lakers had a major comeback last night. And today, help is on the way... Plus, Kyrie and Kawhi put on a show this weekend. Our reactions to that... And 4-time WNBA Champion Maya Moore joins us to tell her unbelievable love story... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 23, 202349 min

Celtics-Warriors takeaways; Nets woes; Zach's 10 Things;

Ahead on NBA Today: Our panel's takeaways from Thursday night's Finals rematch... Plus, a must-hear discussion on Brooklyn's life without KD... And we discuss a few of Zach's 10 Things with the man himself... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 21, 202349 min

Steph Curry

Four championships, 2 MVPs and a Finals MVP later and Steph Curry still has “healthy insecurity” that keeps him in check. He sits down with his President and GM to break down just how he became the leader of a dynasty. Bob reveals the text that Steph sent Kevin Durant when the Warriors were recruiting him and they examine why Curry was able to handle the addition of KD. Steph admits why Mark Jackson’s praise early in his career “scared” him, and why he’s looking forward to life after basketball....

Jan 20, 202352 min
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