Coming up on NBA Today: The return of Kevin Durant. What can we -- and Suns fans -- expect right out of the gate? Plus, the Warriors have felt like the "Playoffs have already started," and last night it showed in the 2nd half. Are the Dubs rounding into form? And last time Philly and Dallas battled, Luka and Kyrie combined for 40-plus apiece. What can we expect tonight? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 29, 2023•49 min
Ahead on NBA Today: The Joker was in his bag last night while Embiid watched on. Wait until you see the updated MVP odds... Plus, all of a sudden here come both the Wolves and Pelicans. Are we sleeping on both squads as the Playoffs approach? And not headed for the Playoffs: Ben Simmons. Shut down for the year. We'll dive into that news... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 28, 2023•49 min
“To be a great leader, you have to be a great follower first.” Diana Taurasi is the most accomplished women’s basketball player of all time, yet still believes she has to prove to herself everyday that she is on the level of her competitors. She sits down with the Warriors President and GM Bob Myers to discuss why she has yet to retire from the game and what she has left to accomplish. Taurasi tells Bob about her desire to be a GM when she calls it quits, while Bob tells her the most challenging...
Mar 28, 2023•59 min
Ahead on NBA Today: Darvin Ham joins the show for a special edition of The Upper Room! Plus, LeBron is back thanks to... the "LeBron of Foot Doctors?" And what is going on with Luka, Kyrie and the Mavs? Breaking down the trouble in Texas -- is Big Perk ready to proclaim Dallas as DONE-DONE? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 27, 2023•49 min
Ahead on NBA Today: We've got injury updates on PG, Zion, KAT, Luka, and Kyrie... Plus, we've got voice of the Kings and ESPN's own Mark Jones to tell us what is going right for the Beam Team... And don't miss the debut of Poetry Perk... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 22, 2023•49 min
Coming up on NBA Today: Ja Morant speaks today after rejoining the Grizz at their game last night... And the Sixers' win streak finally ended in Chicago. What Big Perk learned about Philly during their impressive run... Plus, Jaylen Brown weighs in on his future in Boston. Some surprising wording that C's fans will want to hear... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 21, 2023•49 min
Ahead on NBA Today: Three weeks, four candidates, and only ONE man can win. The MVP race is coming down to the wire and our panel makes a case for each candidate... Plus, we'll discuss the tight race for the last few spots out West... And our very own Kendrick Perkins sits down with Ben Affleck! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 21, 2023•50 min
Coming up on NBA Today: Our exclusive sit-down interview with Grizzlies star Ja Morant after the Commisioner announced his eight game suspension... Plus, with just over three weeks left in the regular season, the West is just getting more wild... And Damian Lillard went on JJ Redick's podcast and didn't hold back... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 16, 2023•48 min
Ahead on NBA Today: Woj joins with an update on Ja Morant... And with the Nuggets losing their fourth straight, our panel on whether they've just hit a wall, or if there are signs for real panic to set in... Plus, a preview of tonight's Western Conference showdown between the Warriors and Clippers...n Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 15, 2023•49 min
Coming up on NBA Today: The best team in the East had a a statement win in Sacramento last night. How Giannis and Khris Middleton had potentially their best outing in over 500 games as teammates... Plus, the Celtics lost last night to Chiney's Rockets. With the 76ers only one game behind from second, should the Celtics be worried? Our crew will discuss how important seeding is for Boston... And Jonathan Givony breaks down his top college prospects ahead of March Madness... Learn more about your ...
Mar 15, 2023•49 min
Winning her first title hasn’t changed Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon. She sits down with Bob to detail how her perseverance shaped her success both as a player and a coach. Hammon assesses her desire to still be an NBA coach, while noting there’s still plenty of work to do in the WNBA. She examines her relationships with All-Stars Kelsey Plum and DeMar Derozan, and her long dinners with Gregg Popovich that she couldn’t get out of if she tried. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...
Mar 14, 2023•48 min
Coming up on NBA Today: Our panel breaks down all of the action from this past weekend... Plus, with March Madness underway, Jonathan Givony is here to tell us who is giving Scoot some competition as the #2 pick... And with one month left in the regular season, our analysts make their bold predictions... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 13, 2023•48 min
On the CJ McCollum Show, CJ welcomes sportswriter and host of the Lowe Post, Zach Lowe, to discuss the most surprising teams this season and the tight Western and Eastern Conferences (2:23), CJ's faceoff with ex-teammate Trail Blazers Damian Lillard (12:30), how Lowe grades and votes for MVP (16:02), how to fix the NBA All-Star Game (30:01), and load management and why injuries are so frequent today(38:01). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 09, 2023•49 min
Malika, Chiney, Ramona, and Becky are in studio for today's special International Women's Day edition of NBA Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 08, 2023•48 min
Ahead on NBA Today: We break down the Eastern Conference showdowns from last night, and Jalen ranks his top teams in the conference... Plus, Ramona Shelburne and Dave McMenamin join with updates from the Grizzlies and Lakers... And we'll preview tonight's slate that will massively impact the Western Conference standings. Are any of tonight's games must-win? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 07, 2023•49 min
Ahead on NBA Today: Adrian Wojnarowski, Ramona Shelburne, Marc Spears, and Vince Carter join to discuss the latest developments with Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies... Plus, we recap all of the action from this past weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 06, 2023•49 min
Ahead on NBA Today: Are the 3rd Quarter Warriors back? We'll break down their win over the struggling Clippers... Plus, the Luka-Kyrie Texas two-step showed out last night. We've got a couple spicy 40-pieces on the grill! Big Perk is cooking some takes up... And we'll preview the biggest matchups for this upcoming weekend, including Nuggets-Grizzlies and Sixers-Bucks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 03, 2023•48 min
Coming up on NBA Today: We have some breaking news on LeBron's injury. Woj joins with the latest and when we might see him back... Plus, Jayson Tatum send a statement to the league last night? And what the Bucks did to win their 16th straight. We dive into the top two teams in the East... And full reaction to Kevin Durant's debut with the Suns. Richard breaks down why his presence alone will help all his new teammates... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 02, 2023•50 min
Malika and Perk are in Boston for Celtics All-Access, including interviews with Marcus Smart, Jayson Tatum, and Al Horford! Plus, Chiney and Richard are holding it down in LA with their expectations for KD's debut and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 01, 2023•49 min
Ahead on NBA Today: Sunday was Dame Time--our panel's reaction to the absurd performance put on by the Blazers star last night... Plus, the MVP race is starting to get spicy. On the heels of massive weekends from the three favorites, Tristan's must-see MVP rankings in just a bit... And the results are in regarding a national survey about the Great of All-Time: Jordan or LeBron? Did the scoring record finally tilt the scale? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Feb 27, 2023•48 min
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, 2023•49 min
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, 2023•47 min
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, 2023•48 min
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, 2023•49 min
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, 2023•49 min
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, 2023•49 min
Janelle Monae, The Miz, Dwyane Wade, Ryan Smith, and CJ McCollum join the show live from All-Star Weekend in Salt Lake City! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 17, 2023•50 min
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, 2023•49 min
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, 2023•49 min
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, 2023•49 min
