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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.
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Episodes

Latest on Lillard + Harden; FIBA semis preview; New-look Lakers

Ahead on NBA Today: Woj joins with the latest on Damian Lillard and James Harden... Plus, Team USA takes on Germany tomorrow in the FIBA World Cup semifinals, we'll preview that matchup and breakdown the keys for the U.S... And the Lakers added another piece to their front court, but have they done enough to be legit title contenders? Our panel breaks down the Lakers offseason moves... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 07, 202349 min

Luka vs. SGA; Harden drama; Grant Williams joins the show

Ahead on NBA Today: The FIBA quarterfinals continued with Luka and Slovenia taking on SGA and Canada. We have must-hear sound from Luka after both he and Dillon Brooks were ejected... And the drama in Philly continues. Ramona Shelburne takes us behind the scenes with the latest on James Harden's feelings toward the organization... Plus, Grant Williams joins the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 06, 202349 min

Team USA advances; Harden and Lillard update; Giannis' future

Coming up on NBA Today: Team USA bounced back from defeat to crush Italy in the FIBA World Cup quarterfinals. Windy joins fron Manila with the latest... Plus, James Harden and Dame Lillard have both requested trades this offseason, but where will the superstar guards actually play this upcoming season? And Giannis Antetokounmpo doesn't plan to sign a contract extension when he becomes eligible later this month. We'll tell you why... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...

Sep 05, 202349 min

Harden saga continues; Team USA check-in; Heatles Hypothetical

Coming up on NBA Today: The James Harden summer drama continues. Hear what he said about the potential of repairing any relationship with GM Daryl Morey. We have new tea coming outta Philly... And Team USA just finished up their tune-up game against Greece! Brian Windhorst joins from Abu Dhabi to discuss... Plus, it's been 13 years since the Heat Big 3 formed in Miami, but how close were they to joining forces in Chicago? We have that and so much more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...

Aug 18, 202333 min

Chris Paul convo; Porzingis and Murray updates; Liberty win the Cup

Coming up on NBA today: Chris Paul sat down with Jonathan Givony to talk about his role on the Warriors... Plus, we have the latest on both Kristaps Porzingis and Jamal Murray's injuries and when we could expect them back for the Celtics and Nuggets this season... And the Liberty took down the Aces to secure this year's Commissioner's Cup! We break down how New York recently got the upper hand on Vegas this season... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 16, 202349 min

Harden calls out Morey; Team USA impresses; Wade and Nowitzki convos

Coming up on NBA Today: James Harden definitely made his feelings clear toward GM Daryl Morey. We have Woj here with what the implications may be on the All-Star's future in Philly... And Team USA impressed over the weekend with two more exhibition wins ahead of the FIBA World Cup. Are they poised for a Gold medal? Danny Green breaks it down for us... Plus, speaking of the weekend, the Hall of Fame Class of 2023 was enshrined on Saturday. Don't miss Malika's interviews with both Dwyane Wade and ...

Aug 14, 202349 min

Domantas Sabonis joins the show

Ahead on NBA Today: Anthony Davis is on the eve of extension. What this deal will say about the value of AD, the future of the Lakers, and will they get it done sooner than later... Plus, we are lighting the beam with Domantas Sabonis! How the Kings became a contender and what they are doing to keep upsetting the standings in the West... And as Team USA preps for the FIBA World Cup, how their biggest competition matches up against them, and which player is primed to step up and take gold... Lear...

Aug 04, 202349 min

Steve Kerr and Breanna Stewart join the show

Coming up on NBA Today: Team USA head coach Steve Kerr joins the show live to talk about his expectations for the FIBA World Cup and his new-look Warriors squad... Plus, New York Liberty superstar Breanna Stewart sat down with our Malika Andrews to talk about the super teams that have formed this season in the W... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 02, 202349 min

Dame or bust for Miami?; Derrick White joins the show; Giannis update

Ahead on NBA Today: It's been one month since Damian Lillard's trade request. Is it Dame or bust for Miami? Plus, Celtics point guard Derrick White joins live! And Brian Windhorst has the latest on Giannis Antetokounmpo's left knee recovery... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 01, 202348 min

Arike Ogunbowale joins the show; Knicks, Celtics outlooks; ESPN NBA Power Rankings

Coming up on NBA Today: Jaylen Brown's big contract comes with bigger expectations in Boston. But how much better are the Celtics this season versus last? Plus, the Knicks retooled for a run, but will it be enough to catch the best teams in the East, and could there be a bigger plan at work in New York? And ESPN NBA Power Rankings are here! Which teams are too high? Too low? We break down the top five... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jul 27, 202349 min

Jaylen Brown press conference; Bronny James update; Hot Summer Mics

Coming up on NBA Today: Hear from Jaylen Brown fresh off signing his record-breaking deal... And who's up next for a major contract? Might be Anthony Davis. Will the Lakers go all in and build around AD for the long term? Plus, hear what James Harden, Anthony Edwards, Mikal Bridges, Giannis, and Jayson Tatum have had to say recently... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 26, 202349 min

Jaylen Brown signs supermax extension; Blank check worthy players; New-look Luka

Ahead on NBA Today: Jaylen Brown signed the largest contract in NBA history! Our panel will dive into what this deal means for the Celtics and superstars around the league... And the NBA world reacts to soccer phenom Kylian Mbappe's massive contract offer. Which all-time NBA player is worth a one-year one billion dollar deal? Plus, Tim MacMahon joins to discuss Luka and the Mavs... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jul 25, 202349 min

Becky Hammon joins the show

Coming up on NBA Today: We'll take a look at the biggest contenders, storylines, and more 3 months out from the regular season... Plus, MVP odds just dropped, but that doesn't matter to Perk. He has his own BIG LIST of MVP favorites this season... And Aces head coach Becky Hammon joins the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 24, 202349 min

Harden's timeline; FIBA World Cup; Mavs, Kings outlooks

Coming up on NBA Today: James Harden sends a message to the Sixers. Just how uncomfortable is he willing to make things in Philly for Daryl Morey? Plus, the FIBA World Cup is coming this summer. USA's roster is stocked with young stars, but which international team poses the biggest threat to a US gold medal? And we'll head out West to take a look at the Mavs' and Kings' outlooks for the upcoming season... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jul 21, 202349 min

West Over/Unders; Ayton's message for the haters, Ben Simmons' future

Coming up on NBA Today: A super roster like the Suns brings all the smoke, how one Sun is looking get ahead of the hate... Plus, Ben Simmons has gone from All-NBA to all questions. What the Nets star can do to change his narrative... And who has the most signature shot in NBA history? Perk has a big list for just such a question... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 21, 202349 min

Draymond on CP3; Trust the Process?; East Over/Unders

Coming up on NBA today: Draymond Green had some interesting comments about the addition of long-time rival Chris Paul. We discuss what it's like working with people you don't necessarily like... Plus, Ramona has the latest on Daryl Morey's plan for the Sixers' future... And we'll head out East to make some over/under picks... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 20, 202349 min

Cam Whitmore joins the show; Latest on Embiid; Which teams are one piece away?

Coming up on NBA today: Could this be a make-or-break season for Joel Embiid this season with the Sixers? Ramona Shelburne has the latest coming out of Philadelphia... Plus, five years ago today, the Toronto Raptors traded for Kawhi Leonard and the rest is history. We discuss which team are one piece away right now... And Summer League MVP Cam Whitmore joins the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jul 18, 202349 min

Steph Curry joins the show; Embiid's future; LeBron goes back to 23

Coming up on NBA today: Steph Curry joins the show! Plus, hear what Joel Embiid had to say about winning a championship, whether it's in Philly or not... And LeBron is changing his number back to 23. So that begs the question—which version of the LeBron is best? 6 or 23? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 17, 202349 min

Lillard, Harden, Brown updates; Threats out West; WNBA All-Star Weekend preview

Coming up on NBA today: Dame, Harden, Jaylen. Woj is here to tell you everything you need to know about the three biggest questions of the NBA offseason... Plus, thee Nuggets stream rolled the NBA playoffs. But the West has retooled. We'll pick the top threats to the reigning the champs! And WNBA All-Star weekend is ready to tip off! We've got the latest from Las Vegas... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jul 14, 202349 min

Behind the Beal trade; LeBron expectations; ESPYs moments

Ahead on NBA Today: Brian WIndhorst joins to tell us exactly how the Suns were able to trade for Bradley Beal. Are they the biggest threats to the Nuggets? Plus, we'll react to last night's ESPYs, including what LeBron had to say about his future... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 13, 202328 min

LeBron's legacy; Wembanyama convo; Vegas win totals

Coming up on NBA today: Rich Paul says LeBron James is motivated as we approach a new season, but can he still lead the Lakers to a title? Plus, Victor Wembanyama's Summer League is over after two games, but what's next for the French phenom? Hear from the #1 pick.... And we'll take a look at some Vegas win totals... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 12, 202349 min

Harden's future; Brown's super max; Rookie roundup

Coming up on NBA today: We head out to Philly to check on James Harden's situation with the 76ers. Our insiders tell us what they're hearing about his future... Plus, we have the latest on Jaylen Brown's looming super max extension with the Celtics and what it means for the organization moving forward... And it's time for a little rookie round up! Who has been the biggest surprise so far in summer league? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jul 12, 202349 min

Dame watch; Mavs make a move; Summer League check-in

Ahead on NBA Today: Woj takes us inside all of the trade talks surrounding Damian Lillard, and Bobby Marks joins with some wild card landing spots... Plus, we'll break down the new-look Mavs and Celtics after yesterday's Grant Williams trade... And NBA Summer League is in full swing. We'll check in on some of the top young stars... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 06, 202348 min

Dame Destinations; Harden in the Hamptons; Remaining Free Agents

Coming up on NBA Today: Where could we see Dame Lillard land after his trade request? Woj will stop by with the latest coming out of Portland... And where will James Harden play next season? Could he be on the move or will we see him in a Sixers uniform next season? Plus, we are 6 days into free agency and some notable names are still on the board. Who is the best free agent available? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jul 05, 202349 min

Lillard + Harden updates; Anthony Edwards gets max extension; Best out West?

Coming up on NBA Today: Where could we see Damian Lillard land after requesting a trade this past weekend? Woj has the latest coming out of Portland... And speaking of trades, James Harden's future is also uncertain. Could we still see him in a Sixers jersey next season? Bobby Marks maps out the potential trades... Plus, are the Suns the biggest threats to the throne in the West after adding another shooter to the mix? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jul 03, 202349 min

Bradley Beal introduced; Latest free agency buzz

Coming up on NBA Today: The sun is rising in Phoenix! Bradley Beal has officially been introduced by the Suns. Hear what he had to say about teaming up with KD and Booker... And we're just over 24 hours away from the official start of free agency! We have the latest on what James Harden and Kyrie Irving could do, plus much, much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 29, 202349 min
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