Trouble in Paradise
NBA Today is live from Miami, breaking down the Celtics' Game 5 win over the Heat and previewing Game 5 between Dallas and Golden State Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 26, 2022•48 min
NBA Today
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
Live from Miami
¡Bienvenidos A Miami! NBA Today is on the road, recapping last night's WCF matchup, and previewing Game 5 of the ECF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 25, 2022•48 min
Celtics Can't Take the Game 1 Heat
Ahead on NBA Today: Live reports from San Francisco ahead of the Western Conference Finals. Luka vs. Steph awaits... And if you missed last night's thrilling Lottery outcome, fear not. We'll catch you up on how Orlando walked away with the prize... Plus, speaking of Chicago - we're here at the combine. Does Richard Jefferson still have hops? Time to do some drills. Oh lordy... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 18, 2022•48 min
Live from Chicago
Ahead on NBA Today: Just hours away from some ping pong balls changing the fate of multiple franchises. Talkin' lotto next... And one of those players we'll be talking about on Draft Night is Chet Holmgren. He joins the show... Plus, our panel picks the one player not named Steph or Luka that will impact the Western Conference Finals the most... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 17, 2022•48 min
Grant Williams joins the show
Ahead on NBA Today: It was a Boston three party yesterday and Grant Williams was the hero. He joins us on the show... Plus, we will draft the best players left in these playoffs. Will Luka go #1? Is Steph a lock for #2? And the Larry O'Brien will be hoisted in about a month. So who will be walking away with the hardware and who takes Finals MVP? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 16, 2022•47 min
Bam Adebayo joins the show
Ahead on NBA Today: We'll ask our panel what they think is wrong with Chris Paul these last few games... And Giannis and Jrue mounted an amazing comeback for Milwaukee in Game 5. Do our experts see that series ending tonight? If that happens, awaiting them in the Conference Finals would be Bam Adebayo and the Heat. He joins us live to talk all things Miami... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 13, 2022•49 min
Patrick Beverley live in studio
Ahead on NBA Today: The Grizz, they came to play last night. Pat Bev on whether Golden State is in real trouble at this point... And Amare Stoudemire joins us in just a bit. Does he think this Suns team is better than his great Suns teams? And the Joker receives his MVP trophy...in a horse stable? We'll ask Perk and Pat where Joker ranks all-time among bigs... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 12, 2022•49 min
Nets and Lakers make headlines
Ahead on NBA Today: Was Embiid the biggest reason for Philly's listless performance last night? And his thoughts on losing MVP... Plus, the absolute latest on Ja's knee. Listed as doubtful, we'll explain why a bone bruise may keep him out of the series... And from pain to more pain. The Lakers had a season to forget; Jeanie Buss sounds off on her Lakers squad... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 11, 2022•49 min
Al Horford joins the show
Coming up on NBA Today: Did someone say three-one?! Steph Curry and the Warriors rally late to take a commanding lead over the Grizzlies. We ask Perk what happened to the Dark Side... Plus, we're all tied up! And the Game 4 hero is here! Al Horford joins the show to talk about his stellar performance last night... And Kyle Lowry is officially ruled out for tonight's Game 5 in Miami. What that means for the Heat... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 10, 2022•48 min
Weekend Reactions
Ahead on NBA Today: To play or not to play. The latest on Ja Morant's knee and how his injury will impact the series vs. the Warriors... And how James got his groove back. The Sixers star unleashed his patented step back last night. Should Philly now be favored over Miami? Plus, this is no joking matter. Nikola Jokic is the MVP again, but is he deserving? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 09, 2022•58 min
Weekend Preview
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
May 06, 2022•49 min
Top Seeds Keep Rolling
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
May 05, 2022•49 min
Jaylen Brown joins the show
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
May 05, 2022•48 min
The Second Round Has Arrived
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
May 02, 2022•49 min
Zion Williamson Speaks to the Media for the First Time in a Long Time Today
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
Apr 29, 2022•50 min
Warriors Eliminate the Nuggets in Game 5
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
Apr 28, 2022•51 min
Ja Morant and the Grizz
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
Apr 27, 2022•50 min
Nets Get Swept
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
Apr 26, 2022•55 min
Weekend Recap
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
Apr 25, 2022•49 min
ESPN Daily: How Milwaukee Became Home for Giannis
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...
Apr 25, 2022•48 min
Shaq joins the show
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
Apr 21, 2022•49 min
Hamstrung Suns
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
Apr 20, 2022•48 min
Ben Simmons Update, Warriors Dominate
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
Apr 19, 2022•49 min
Anthony Edwards joins the show
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
Apr 19, 2022•48 min
Playoff Preview
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
Apr 16, 2022•49 min
Rudy Gobert joins the show
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
Apr 07, 2022•49 min
Lake Show's Over
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
Apr 06, 2022•49 min
Who Should Be All-NBA First Team?
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
Apr 05, 2022•49 min
Marcus Smart & Scottie Barnes join the show
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
Apr 04, 2022•48 min
Is Giannis the Real MVP?
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
Apr 01, 2022•49 min
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