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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

Play-In Picture

Ahead on NBA Today: The bad blood is real between Blue Devil JJ Redick and Tarheel Vince Carter. They square off in a Duke UNC debate... Oh and speaking of Vinsanity, the best dunks of the week, and only one can advance to the Upper Room! And oh the drama in LA. Who on the Lakers needs to step up in order for them to bounce back into the Play In Tournament picture? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 31, 202249 min

Tale of Two LA's

Ahead on NBA Today: LA teams moving in opposite directions: Paul George's return has Clipper nation dancing; while the Lakers now find themselves OUT of the big dance... Plus, what a monster matchup between two megastars. Embiid, Giannis. Find out how Milwaukee got the last laugh in Philly... And Doris Burke sits down with the Suns' superstars -- CP3 and Devin Booker -- for a matinee film session. Get your popcorn ready... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 31, 202249 min

Pascal Siakam joins the show

Ahead on NBA Today: The Spurs nipping at the Lakers' heels -- might LA miss the Play-In, especially with LeBron's ankle concerns? And speaking of LA -- an update on Paul George and when he may take the court. We'll get an update on Kawhi as well... Plus, don't look now, but the Grizz are looking like worldbeaters, even without Ja... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 30, 202248 min

Will the Lakers Miss the Play-In?

Ahead on NBA Today: With another loss, the Lakers are officially in danger of falling out of the play-in. Also, we have the latest on LeBron's foot injury... And Kyrie Irving's home debut was last night. Our panel on how having him back full-time may not be the only thing the Nets need... Plus, Woj with a big injury update to one of their key big men. Can the Celtics stay atop the East without Robert Williams? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 28, 202249 min

The Point God Returns

Ahead on NBA Today: The point god returns. With a healthy Chris Paul back in action, are the Suns clearly the team to beat? And another point guard out west -- Ja Morant -- out for a number of games. How concerned should Grizz fans be? Plus, the point guard theme continues. Talking all things full-time-Kyrie, like which matchup the Nets should most want come play-in time... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 25, 202248 min

Getting Heated in Miami

Ahead on NBA Today: New York City's mayor with some major news regarding the vaccine mandate. Full-time Kyrie... is BACK Plus, speaking of the East, things got HEATED in Miami last night. Jimmy trying to fight U.D..... AND Spo? Also, Embiid, Giannis and Joker get all the MVP love, but what about Devin Booker and Jayson Tatum? Do they deserve a chance? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 24, 202249 min

Memphis Grizzlies All-Access

NBA Today is walking in Memphis on this fine Wednesday for Grizzlies All-Access Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 23, 202249 min

Cade Cunningham joins the show

Ahead on NBA Today: The homecoming king goes crazy in Cleveland. The poster on Kevin Love that you've gotta see again...and a headlock for good measure... And another superstar went off too -- what Kevin Durant did to the Jazz -- and an updated look at the Eastern Conference playoff picture... Plus, we welcome Cade Cunningham to NBA Today... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 22, 202252 min

Biggest Weekend Takeaways

Ahead on NBA Today: LeBron now #2 on the NBA's all time scoring list. Is he the most complete player in NBA history? The Warriors lose a pivotal game last night. Should the Dubs more concerned about Steph's absence or Dray's emotions? And so much fluidity in the top of the East. We'll ask Perk, Richard and Chiney which is the best team in the East right now... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 22, 202249 min

Tyler Herro joins the show

Ahead on NBA Today presented by Credit Karma: The latest on the injury Steph Curry suffered last night against Boston... Tyler Herro goes 1 on 1 with our Malika Andrews from Miami... Luka took on KD and company in Brooklyn, but it was a FORMER Net that stole the show with a walkoff... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 18, 202248 min

Another 60-piece

Ahead on NBA Today: Kyrie goes bonkers in Orlando, we've got the must-see highlights and reaction... Speaking of scoring, the scoring title is up for grabs. LeBron, Giannis and Joel all in contention - who will take the crown? And ahead of Luka's visit to Brooklyn, we're wondering, is he a legit threat to win the MVP? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 16, 202248 min

Karl-Anthony Towns joins the show

Ahead on NBA Today: Karl-Anthony Towns joins the show fresh off his 60-point performance... Embiid and the Joker battle it out... Another ugly Laker loss... And the Draymond-Steph duo looking very much back to their old ways... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 15, 202246 min

Weekend Recap + Monday Preview

Ahead on a jam-packed NBA Today: Yet another 50 burger, this time by KD. Plus an update on Kyrie's situation. And the Lakers get ROCKED by the reigning Western Conference Champs. Could the return of a healthy A.D. turn things around? PLUS -- what a matchup tonight! MVP candidates do battle -- we've got you covered previewing Embiid vs. the Joker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 15, 202249 min

Richard Jefferson host the show

*Up ahead on NBA Today: my former teammate KYRIE goes off for 50, and we gotta look ahead to the Nets' showdown tomorrow with Philly. *PLUS Giannis and Ja Morant BOTH go off last night, we'll talk up-to-the-minute MVP odds AND look at some other Awards too - dont miss that. *AND the Warriors get the much-needed win thanks to... Will Ferrell? Jackie Moon in the house, we'll explain shortly. NBA Today starts now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 09, 202249 min

Russ has something to say

Coming up on NBA Today: the postgame everyone's talking about: Russ responds to the "West-BRICK" trolling. Woj, Perk and RJ weigh in. *PLUS -- Joel Embiid utterly DISMANTLED chicago. Perk on Embiid's place among dominant bigs in NBA **history.** don't miss that *AND the Warriors lose yet again but good news may be on the horizon. When the Warriors "motor" could be back - nba today starts now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 08, 202249 min

50 piece NBA Weekend

A little more than a month of the regular season remains and teams are FIGHTING for positioning and to simply GET IN. And you might be thinking: Oh, there is still a month and a half before the playoffs! It will be here in a blink. Plenty to get you caught up with on NBA Today presented by Credit Karma. I'm Malika Andrews joined by Ramona Shelburne, and Richard Jefferson here in LA -- and Kendrick Perkins joins us from Houston. STAY TUNED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...

Mar 07, 202249 min

Devin Booker joins the show

Coming up on NBA Today: I sit down with Suns *star* DEVIN BOOKER and he tells us how *this* Suns team is *poised* to win it ALL this season. -PLUS: What is going on in New Orleans? An update on the ZION WILLIAMSON situation everyone is talking about... -ALSO: half-man-half-amazing himself... VINCE CARTER! on for another edition of THE UPPER ROOM! NBA Today starts right now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 24, 202245 min

Wild-Wild West

- Coming up on NBA Today: We examine the Wild-Wild West. Is LUKA DONCIC ready to take his next big *leap*? Our panel weighs in... -PLUS... I sat down with STEPH CURRY and he tells us why *this* year's Warriors team is different than their *three* championship teams AND the reason why this year would be the most special. -ALSO, Four-time WNBA All-Star and *Newly- Acquired* Los Angeles Spark LIZ CAMBAGE joins the show! NBA Today starts NOW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

Feb 23, 202248 min

Joel Embiid sits down with Malika

Coming up on NBA Today: Joel Embid got candid about Ben Simmons when we sat down. AND did Daryl Morey hint when **Harden** will debut for Philly? -PLUS what's going with Zion?? What CJ McCollum's "getting to the bottom of," and the OTHER huge 2nd half storylines to watch for... -Also, THE LEGEND herself -- SUE BIRD -- joins this show live in a matter of minutes. WE've got you more than covered. NBA Today starts right now... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 22, 202249 min

Post All Star Bonanza

-Coming up on this POST-ALL-STAR edition of NBA today -- the latest on chris paul. How long Suns fans should expect him to be out... -PLUS what a GAME! - what will we remember the MOST between Steph's barrage, the halftime ceremony, and Bron's game winner? -AND speaking of Bron -- some telling sound from the King. We'll discuss LeBron's and the Lakers situation... NBA Today starts now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 22, 202249 min

James Harden is in Philadelphia

-UP AHEAD ON A JAM-PACKED NBA TODAY! LEBRON & COMPANY TAKE ANOTHER "L" AS THEY CAN'T GET IT DONE LATE VS. THE DUBS. -PLUS, RAMONA SHELBOURNE JOINS US WITH UP-TO-THE-MINUTE NEWS ON WHERE THINGS STAND FOLLOWING THE MEGA-SWAP BETWEEN THE NETS AND SIXERS. -AND DON'T LOOK NOW BUT BOSTON HAS QUIETLY PUT TOGETHER 8 STRAIGHT WINS. RICHARD JEFFERSON, DON'T STAT ME BRO!! THAT'LL BE MUST SEE. NBA TODAY STARTS NOW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 14, 202249 min

Trade Deadline Special

TRADE DEADLINE FRENZY!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 10, 20221 hr 55 min

Calm before the Storm

Coming up on NBA Today: Beal is done for the season. Does that mean he's done with the Wizards? Plus, things are getting awkward with Russ and Frank Vogel. Should he be in the closing lineups or not? And: Simmons for Harden. How close is it to *actually* happening ahead of the deadline? NBA Today starts right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 09, 202249 min

Trade Deadline week has arrived

Welcome to NBA Today, I'm Malika Andrews. We have a slew of guests joining us throughout the show, but let's get right to it because there has been trade news seemingly every hour this morning. We are going to get to the Pacers-Kings Trade in just a moment, but I want to start with arguably the biggest star who was traded today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 08, 202249 min

Trouble in Hollywood

Coming up on NBA Today...the Nets have lost 8 in a row. With all the talk swirling around James Harden, where does Brooklyn go form here? And the Cavs acquired Caris LeVert ahead of Thursday's trade deadline. Who will be the most active teams this week? Our insiders will tell you... Plus, Russell Westbrook was benched in overtime on Saturday. How should the Lakers handle Russ going forward? All that and more. NBA Today starts right now... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

Feb 08, 202249 min

New to LA

Coming up! The battle of LA last night had a Hollywood ending. And today the *winning* team made a *BIG* trade -PLUS I'd say Klay Thompson is back to full strength, my goodness. A performance that even *he* was impressed by -- and -Trae Young and the Hawks did WHAT to the streaking Suns?? We've got all that and more -- NBA Today starts now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 05, 202249 min

Concern in Brooklyn

Coming Up on NBA Today: the Nets lost to the KINGS???? Just how concerning is this skid for Brooklyn? Behind a big night from AD The Lakers broke THEIR losing streak-- but despite the win, are trade wins blowing through LA? And we'll recap Ja's visit to the Mecca! Bing bong, the misery continues. Stephen A what is UP with your squad??? NBA Today, now... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 03, 202249 min

Suns the best in the West

Coming up on NBA Today: The Lakers have lost 3 straight and desperately need LeBron back. When THAT might happen... *PLUS tonight Ja Morant visits MSG! Can he follow in the footsteps of some CLASSIC Garden performances? *AND stop me if you've heard this before: The Suns win... again. Our crew debates **the MOST VALUABLE** Suns' player... NBA Today starts now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 02, 202249 min

Beast in the East

Coming up on NBA Today...More "Ja" dropping moments...But it wasn't enough for Memphis in a loss to the Sixers..Can this Philly team win the east? Big Perk's Big take And....DO NOT TALK TRASH to steph...He cooked another 40 piece...but does he make Richard's list of players you should hold your breath against? Plus its a duel in the desert...How can Kyrie and the Nets snap the Suns' 10 game winning streak? NBA Today starts NOW. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Feb 02, 202249 min

Weekend worth of Hoops

(VO) Coming up on NBA Today...LeBron James has missed 3 straight games due to knee swelling...can the Lakers afford to be cautious with him? (VO) And the Splash Brothers showed out on Saturday night against the Nets...what were Perk and Richard's biggest takeaways from that performance? (VO) Plus, Joel Embiid is now listed as the MVP favorite. Where is he on your MVP list? All that and more, NBA Today starts right now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 01, 202249 min
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