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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

The emergence of JA

Coming up on NBA Today...Ja RULED the Warriors last night...Are the Grizzlies now THE team to beat in the West? And DeMar DeRozan has DELIVERED all season...But is he the most important player in tonight's Bulls Nets showdown? Plus Lebron channeled his inner Tom Brady...How Brady's Bucs are inspiring this years Lakers...NBA TODAY Starts Now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 12, 202251 min

Return of Klay Thompson

After 941 days, Klay Thompson is BACK. And that electricity.... that Bay Area Hyphy... was rippling around Chase Center yesterday all day! We recap his return on NBA Today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 12, 202249 min

Ja vs Steph who is the best in West

(VO) Coming up on NBA Today...after a sinking a game-winner against the defending champs last night, are you ready to call LaMelo Ball a superstar? And Kevin Durant continues to log heavy minutes for the Nets...are they putting too much on KD right now? Plus, tonight we'll see Steph Curry and Ja Morant go head-to-head with a huge win streak on the line...that and more, NBA Today starts right now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jan 11, 202248 min

The Comeback

Coming up on NBA Today...Ja Morant led the Grizzlies to a win in Brooklyn last night. Where does he rank among the league's top guard. And Trae Young dropped an NBA season high 56, but the Hawks still lost. What has happened to Atlanta this season? Plus, Kyrie is returning to the Nets tomorrow. Is he under pressure with the Nets on a 3-game losing streak? NBA Today starts now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jan 04, 202249 min

Kyrie is back!

Coming up on NBA Today...Kyrie Irving is re-joining the Nets this week. How effective can he be as a part-time player? And Russell Westbrook says he's allowed to miss shots and committ turnovers...how is he fitting in with LeBron and company? Plus, DeMar DeRozan hit back-to-back game-winners at the buzzer! Has he changed your view of the Bulls ceiling? NBA Today starts now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jan 03, 202249 min

Christmas day games

Coming up on NBA Today...the Suns have the best record in the league, but are they better than last year's team that went to the Finals? And with Anthony Davis out at least a month...how much pressure is on LeBron James to carry the Lakers? Plus, we'll look back at yesterday's conversation with Adam Silver and discuss the biggest takeaways, next on NBA Today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Dec 23, 202149 min

Adam Silver joins the show

Coming up on NBA Today...Commissioner Adam Silver joins the show to discuss the current health and safety challenges facing the league and the status of Christmas Day games And we will reveal the first batch of Naismith Hall of Fame nominees, you'll want to see some of their highlights...Plus, we take a look at Joel Embiid dropping 41 on the Celtics. Is he back in MVP form? The NBA Today starts right now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Dec 21, 202127 minEp. 1

The Greatest Shooter of all time

What was once inevitable is now a reality. Stephen Curry is the NBA's all-time 3-point king after breaking Ray Allen's record last night in the Garden. Steph has now made two thousand-977 career 3-pointers... And do you know how many times Steph has made 200 threes in a season? Eight times. Which is an NBA record. That includes 402 threes in the 2015-16 season -- another record. And by the way, he is on pace to pass 400 once again this season... And Curry has basically every. single-game 3-point...

Dec 15, 202149 min

Steph is in MSG

Coming up on NBA Today...Steph takes aim at the all time 3 point record at the Mecca...History could be made! And Jayson Tatum cooked Giannis and the Bucks last night...was this Boston's breakout game? your favorite celtic Big Perk weighs in. Plus The Nets are the latest NBA team dealing with Covid. Who's out and how will Brooklyn move forward...WOJ joins us live... NBA Today Starts NOW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Dec 15, 202149 min

Episode 74: Malika Andrews

Award-winning sports journalist Malika Andrews joins Laughter Permitted to talk about her role as host of ESPN's NBA Today, reporting from inside the NBA bubble during the 2020 season and how the experience helped propel her career forward. Malika is also open about adversity she faced in her adolescence, and how she credits her college best friend with helping her find journalism. Things get competitive during a Lynn Game about coffee and Swaggy once again shines, despite initially being locked...

Dec 15, 20211 hr 11 min

KD or Steph on the show

What a weekend it was in the NBA and we have it all covered for you on NBA Today...KD goes for 51...LeBron and Giannis had themselves a Sunday Funday with triple doubles...And as everyone knows...this league is never short on Drama...Should the Pelicans shut down Zion Williamson for the season? Which teams are the best FITS for Ben Simmons and is it time for Minnesota to trade Karl Anthony Towns? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Dec 13, 202149 min

History on the line

Coming up on NBA Today Two historic franchises were back in action last night... The Lakers and Sex in the City..Which one had more drama? We'll discuss... And Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid and Rudy Gobert took Center stage on Thursday but who takes the top spot in BIG Perk's BIG list of BIG men? Plus we couldnt have a show without talking about Steph Curry...Why breaking the all time 3 point record will be a faimily affair..NBA Today starts now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...

Dec 13, 202149 min

When will Steph break the record

Coming up on NBA Today...Steph Curry is 10 three's away from becoming the NBA's all time king...When will he be crowned? And how long will it be Dame Time in Portland? Lillard speaks, WE listen and tell YOU what the next steps are. Plus what's right for the Lakers? Here's a hint...LeBron James and Russell Westbrook...we''ll explain....NBA Today Starts NOW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Dec 09, 202149 min

Steph Curry approaches the record

Coming up on NBA Today...The Lakers Big 3 were balling last night...Are they finally the team we thouight they would be to start the season? And the Chase is ON for Steph Curry... Is tonight the night he breaks the all time 3 point record? LIVE Reports from San Francisco. Plus Kevin Durant outdueled Luka Doncic last night in Dallas...But are the Nets relying too heavily on KD? NBA TODAY Starts now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Dec 08, 202149 minEp. 1

Miles Bridges joins the show

Coming up on NBA Today... BREAKING NEWS out of Portland with Damian Lillard as the team looks to reshape the front office...Woj is standing by... And Steph Curry is now 16 threes away from the all-time record. Could he possibly get there in his next game? He thinks so... Plus, Hornets forward Miles Bridges joins us to talk about his improvement this season and his favorite dunks so far...NBA today tips off now... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Dec 07, 202149 minEp. 1

Suns Streak is Over

Coming up on NBA Today... The Suns streak is over...The hottest team in the NBA is in Houston but is is their success sustainable? And the Lakers are one of many underperforming teams in the NBA but are they the most concerning? We go around the league to tell you who is? Plus all is not right in Dallas...Why Luka Doncic's demeanor is a problem for the Mavs long term success...NBA Today starts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Dec 07, 202149 min

Best in the West

Welcome into NBA Today...The duel in the desert lived up to the hype...How were the Suns able to stop sizzling steph curry to win their 17th straight? And LeBron James is in the league's COVID protocols... How long will LeBron will be out? We look at the Good, the Bad and the Ugly for the lakers without James this season. Plus the Nets won the battle of the bouroughs but the real fight was between the Knicks and the officials...who got the upper hand? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...

Dec 01, 202149 min

NBA's Two Best Teams Square Off

Coming up on NBA Today... The two hottest teams in the NBA face off tonight as Steph and the Warriors visit CP3 and the Suns... we'll have ALL the angles covered... Plus, the Nets and Knicks are both sitting former all-stars... how Kemba Walker and Blake Griffin should approach life outside the rotation... And, as LeBron and the Lakers face Sacramento again tonight... does L-A regret not trading for Buddy Hield? NBA Today starts now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...

Nov 30, 202149 min

Suns win 16 straight on the show

Coming up on NBA Today... Bing Bonged...The heart warming homecoming appears to be over for Kemba Walker in New York City...Kemba is OUT of the Knicks rotation And the latest on when we might see Klay Thomspon, Michael Porter Junior, John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins on back on the court. Plus who were the biggest winners of the week that was in the NBA? Hint, hint they play each other tomorrow night...NBA today starts NOW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Nov 29, 202149 min

Iman Shumpert joins the show!

Welcome into NBA Today...We were planning to start the show with highlights of Steph Curry's brilliance, which we will eventually do.. but we are starting with something much more important...Tune into todays show for more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 19, 202149 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Sixers and Ben Simmons standoff continues

The Sixers and Ben Simmons standoff continues. Is a resolution off the table? Brian Windhorst in studio with the latest. Big man battle in Utah. Rudy Gobert and Myles Turner mixed it up. We saw four ejections- was this a kerfuffle or a bru ha ha? Steph Curry is the betting favorite to win the MVP but he's not the reason the warriors will win the title...what?...we'll explain. NBA TODAY STARTS NOW!!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Nov 14, 202149 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Vince Carter is Back!

Coming up on NBA Today...The Lakers were feeling the heat at Staples Center until Russ and Malik Monk sealed it in O-T. Was this the start of Westbrook's breakout? Big Perk .. weighs in And The East is a beast this year..which team has made the biggest statement? and who is the player making the biggest impact? Plus Vince Carter is here and will take YOU to the upper room for the best dunks of the week...This segment is all dunks and all amazing NBA TODAY STARTS NOW!!!! Learn more about your ad ...

Nov 11, 202148 minSeason 1Ep. 19

NBA Coast to Coast

Coming up on NBA Today... Dame Time is over NBA Officiating...Does he have a point? How the new rules are impacting the Blazers Star. And the verdict is IN on the the Jokic and Morris skirmish...Does Big Perk agree with the NBA's ruling? Plus Kobe's influence on the NBA still looms large...How current players are honoring the Lakers Legend...NBA Today starts now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Nov 10, 202149 minSeason 1Ep. 17

The Greatness of Steph Curry

What. A. Night. Monday was in the NBA. Nikola Jokic and Markieff Morris were both ejected. Ja Morant was on a trampoline. Luka Doncic Dazzled. The Bulls stunned Brooklyn. Carmelo Anthony was in his bag. The Bucks went to the White House. Steph Curry cooked up a 50-piece. So to quote Kendrick Perkins, Let's Get It.... And we will start in the Yay Areaaaaaa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 09, 202149 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Bucks at the White House

Developing story as we start NBA Today...Joel Embiid has tested positive for COVID 19 .The latest on the 76ers and what a weekend it was across the NBA...Who was the Biggest winner? and who needs to step up?...Big Perk is coming for you! And the LeBron-less Lakers continue to struggle...We have an update on LeBron James and the recipe for fixing the purple and gold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Nov 08, 202149 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Ben Simmons hold out continues

Breaking news as we start NBA Today...Adrian Wojnarowski with the latest on Ben Simmons and his pay check!!! Plus the Lakers 4th quarter woes continue...O-K-C mounts a Thunderous comeback while Russ misses with the Game on the line. Plus, the latest on the NBA's investigation into Suns Owner Robert Sarver...Brian Windhorst is in Phoenix and joins us. NBA Today starts right now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Nov 05, 202146 minSeason 1Ep. 15

The Robert Sarver Story

We have a developing story as we start NBA Today...Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver is accused of overseeing an organization that many employees have described as toxic and sometimes hostile, reporting from ESPN's Baxter Holmes reveals. Stay locked on NBA Today for the full story! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 04, 202148 minEp. 14

ESPN's Baxter Holmes on the Phoenix Suns

ESPN Senior Writer Baxter Holmes joins The Woj Pod to discuss the reporting in his blockbuster story centered on Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver's behavior and the organization's culture throughout his 17 years of leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 04, 202143 min

Draymond Green joins the show

Coming up on NBA Today...LeBron James took-over in the 4th quarter vs the Rockets...But does this Lakers win tell a bigger story? And The Point God rises up the NBA Assist leaderboard...Hear from one of his former running mates about what makes Chris Paul such a dynamic passer Plus Are the Heat the Team to beat in the East? Our experts weigh in...NBA Today starts now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Nov 03, 202149 minEp. 13

Best of the NBA weekend

James Harden found his groove for Brooklyn this weekend... has the Bearded One turned the corner? And in Los Angeles, how Carmelo Anthony became the Lakers' catalyst by finding a new role in L-A, And Chiney tells us how the Bulls revamped offense is seeing RED, as NBA Today starts now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 01, 202149 minSeason 1Ep. 10
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