Ahead on NBA Today: So you're telling me there's a chance? The up-to-the-minute status of Joel Embiid ahead of a massive Game 3... Plus, speaking of Game 3s, tonight CP3 and the Suns look to send Luka to the 0-3 hole. What a 37th birthday celebration that would be... And from celebrating one legendary guard to another, we'll look back at one iconic moment involving The Answer... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Ahead on NBA Today: Yet another master class by the Point God. CP3's must-see 4th quarter that put Dallas in an 0-2 hole... And Miami again takes advantage of an Embiid-less Sixers squad. Our crew on what impresses them most about this Heat team... Plus, an injury update on Joel, as well as Kyle Lowry, the Ben Simmons surgery news, and Gary Payton II's prognosis... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Ahead on NBA Today: Ja Morant serves up a 47-piece wing dinner. Was it the best performance of the playoffs so far? And do we need to see Houston Harden for the Sixers to even the series? His former coach stops by to tell you... Plus, after dropping 45 points Is Luka able to carry Dallas to a game 2 win? Mavs with a must win in the desert tonight... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Ahead on NBA Today: The second round has arrived! The crew reacts to Sunday's games & previews Monday's action... Plus, we'll tune in live to the Warriors press conference to hear what Draymond Green had to say about his ejection from Game 1... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Zion Williamson speaks to the media about his upcoming offseason. Also, Embiid and the 76ers eliminate the Raptors in Toronto last night. And, Victor Oladipo joins the show today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Richard Jefferson weights in on the Warriors eliminating the Nuggets last night. Plus, which team has the advantage in their Round 2 matchup. Also, who has the most pressure in tonight's game? Embiid, Harden, or Doc Rivers? Find out on NBA Today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Vince Carter weights in on if this JA dropping dunk is one of the best playoff dunks of all-time. Plus, the Suns win a crucial Game 5. Is Big Perk STILL staying with the Pels? And Kendra Andrews gives us latest on Steph Curry possibly returning to starting lineup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
So much still to get to on NBA today including. Are the Sixers about to blow a 3-games-to-none lead? One of our analysts says yes. Wow Plus we've still gotta preview tonight's UNBELIEVABLY massive Game 5 between New Orleans and Phoenix. Our crew picks that game next, And Luka Doncic put on a SHOW last night, while Jazz defenders were left scratching their heads for answers. Is DALLAS a title contender?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Ahead on NBA Today: The crew reacts to Ben Simmons' being ruled out for Game 4... Plus, don't look now but the Suns are in trouble versus the Pels. With the series tied 2-2, our panel on whether an upset is coming. And speaking of upsets, the Nuggets staved off the Warriors yesterday. Do they have a shot to come back and do the unthinkable? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Athletes often say they love the city where they play, but Giannis Antetokounmpo takes it to a new level. He’s called Milwaukee home since the team drafted him in 2013. It wasn’t a given that the Greek native, a son of Nigerian immigrants, would stay in the midwestern city. But his massive 2020 contract extension shows the love is mutual. As the Bucks seek to defend their NBA title, our own ESPN Daily producer (and Wisconsin native) Ryan Nantell digs into a legendary anecdote from Giannis’ rooki...
Ahead on NBA Today: Zach, Chiney, and Perk on how the Celtics were able to shut down Kevin Durant... Plus, everyone counted out the Bulls, but not so fast my friend. DeMar Derozan's big night discussed next along with Middleton's injury... And from a big upset to the biggest shot of the night. Is Philly surfacing as a title contender? And speaking of championships, a guy who's won a cool four of 'em, Shaq joins the show... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Ahead on NBA Today: All eyes on Devin Booker's hamstring. We've got the latest. And our panel on whether the Suns should be concerned... Plus, tonight we've got Nets-Celtics Game 2. Perk and Richard team up to break down the keys in that one; who's got the edge? And Jimmy Buckets lived up to his name last night, dropping a cool 45 on the Hawks. Is Miami clearly the team to beat in the East? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Ahead on NBA Today: The Dubs are rolling! How their newly revamped small-ball lineup is looking unstoppable. Richard and Chiney break it down... Plus, a career night for Jalen Brunson propels the Mavericks to tie the series against the Jazz! Has momentum shifted with Luka's return potentially on the horizon? And we have the very latest on Ben Simmons' return to the Nets' line up... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Ahead on NBA Today: We break down the Nets/Celtics thriller in Boston... Anthony Edwards joins us LIVE! How's he feeling up 1-0? Plus, down 1-0 to the Jazz, Mavs fans need an update on Luka Doncic. We've got the latest on him, and other stars... And over the weekend the NBA also released its awards finalists. MVP, Rookie of the Year, DPOY, we've got them all... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Ahead on NBA Today: Steph Curry said he's optimistic for Game 1 Saturday against the Nuggets, but just how much Curry can we expect if he plays? Steve Kerr weighs in... And more injury updates. This time on Luka's strained calf ahead of their first round matchup against the Jazz this weekend... Plus, speaking of the Mavericks and Jazz, which team is under the most pressure this post season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Coming up on NBA Today: KD and the Nets mount a monster comeback against the Knicks. Are they primed to wreak havoc in the Play-In? Plus LeBron James wasted no time getting back into the headlines. He said what about wanting to play with who? And Rudy Gobert states his case for DPOY live on NBA Today... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today: How the Lakers' miserable season finally culminated in being officially eliminated from Playoff contention... And they were put out by the NBA-best Suns. Are we sleeping on Devin Booker as MVP? Draymond says so... Plus, Embiid and Giannis were both in action last night, too. We'll get you caught up on their evenings, the jam-packed standings, and so much more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Ahead on NBA Today: LeBron out tonight vs the Suns. What that means for the Lakers' playoff hopes... And with Brooklyn firmly locked into the Play-In, does one of our analysts think the Nets can actually win the East? Plus the elite of the elite -- only five players can make the All-NBA First Team. Which five will make the cut? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ahead on NBA Today: The very latest on Ben Simmons' playing status. What that means for the Brooklyn Nets with only one week left in the regular season? Plus, when did it all go wrong for the Lakers? We get into their historically disappointing season and where it all started... And we have the potential DPOY and Rookie of the Year joining the show: Marcus Smart and Scottie Barnes... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Ahead on NBA Today: Woj with an update on key star injuries. When can we expect LeBron, AD, and Steph Curry to return? Plus, the scoring title race is coming down to the wire! Our panel on who they think will be crowned scoring champ... And what's going on in Philly? Doc Rivers had some interesting postgame comments about his star point guard... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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
