*Coming up on NBA Today: the Splash Brothers go OFF last night; will they remain hot heading into Saturday's ABC showdown vs Brooklyn? *AND speaking of All-Stars -- our panel's reaction to all 10 starters; promise you won't want to miss Big Perk on Ja Morant, uh oh. *PLUS EMBIID and A.D.-- two of THE most talented bigs in the game... But our crew says there's one BIG difference. NBA Today starts now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 31, 2022•49 min
Chiney Ogwumike talks with Phoenix Suns star big man Deandre Ayton about his growth as two-way player and how the Suns' 2021 NBA Finals run has changed his mindset. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 29, 2022•28 min
Coming up on NBA Today...Anthony Davis is nearing his return for the Lakers...LIVE report from Brooklyn on AD's status Plus has the Point God Chris Paul put himself in the MVP conversation? Big surpsise, Big Perk has a big take on CP3 and JJ Redick, Perk and Richard help me introduce this years all american teams...Kids don't be richard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 26, 2022•49 min
Welcome to NBA Today, you saw what happened over the weekend, we'll get to all that and more on the show. I'm joined on the set by 2-time WNBA All-Star Chiney Ogwumike and NBA Champion Richard Jefferson. Ramona Shelburne and Marc Spears will be joining us later in the show. Lots from a great weekend of hoops! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 24, 2022•49 min
*Up ahead on NBA Today: Westbrook's first comments on his late-game benching --Woj is here with all the details. There was no "W" to be found in "Warriors" last night - why Chiney thinks you can blame last night's "L" on some pourous defense. AND Daryl Morey's must-hear comments on Simmons trade talks PLUS a look at the Nets since Kyrie's return. NBA Today starts now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 22, 2022•49 min
Coming up on NBA TODAY: Klay Thompson may be *all-the-way* back... Must-see highlights from his night against the Pistons. *Plus - might the Lakers ACTUALLY be righting the ship? Perk Legs and Chiney on whether LeBron and crew are about to go on a run... *And what a treat we've got tonight. 2X MVP Giannis taking on Perk's MVP Ja Morant. A full Grizz-Bucks preview and more. Let's get it started, right now... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 19, 2022•43 min
This year's Martin Luther King Day slate was one to remember around the league...(VO) In the last game of the night, Russell Westbrook detonated on Rudy Gobert at the rim. That's gotta be his signature highlight as a Laker to date.....Earlier in the day, Ja Morant pulled off this ridiculous 360 layup as the Grizzlies beat the Bulls... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 19, 2022•49 min
Coming up on NBA TODAY: Klay Thompson may be *all-the-way* back... Must-see highlights from his night against the Pistons. *Plus - might the Lakers ACTUALLY be righting the ship? Perk Legs and Chiney on whether LeBron and crew are about to go on a run... *And what a treat we've got tonight. 2X MVP Giannis taking on Perk's MVP Ja Morant. A full Grizz-Bucks preview and more. Let's get it started, right now... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 19, 2022•49 min
It was supposed to be a potential Finals preview and still could be... But man! one team stole the show and left another searching for answers. Big Perk wants to talk about the streaking Grizz! -- why he's prepared to double down on his take that Ja is the next M-J. carry on. plus The latest on the status of Anthony Davis.. Dave McMenamin on when Laker Nation can expect AD back. All that and more on NBA Today, which starts now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 14, 2022•49 min
Coming up on NBA Today...The Nets Big 3 with a statement win vs Chicago...Are they one step closer to getting Kyrie back full time? And Russ can't BLEEPING shoot...His words, not mine...Big Perk's, Big Plan to fix Westbrook and the Lakers...Plus, we have a trade season Woj Bomb - Cam Reddish to the Knicks...Full coverage right now NBA Today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 13, 2022•49 min
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, 2022•51 min
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, 2022•49 min
(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, 2022•48 min
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, 2022•49 min
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, 2022•49 min
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, 2021•49 min
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, 2021•27 min•Ep. 1
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, 2021•49 min
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, 2021•49 min
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, 2021•1 hr 13 min
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, 2021•49 min
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, 2021•49 min
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, 2021•49 min
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, 2021•49 min•Ep. 1
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, 2021•49 min•Ep. 1
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, 2021•49 min
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, 2021•49 min
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, 2021•49 min
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, 2021•49 min
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, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 25
