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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

ECF Game 5 preview

Coming up on NBA Today: The Celtics are 3 games from making history, but only one from becoming it. How Boston can force the Heat to Game 6 and what it could mean if they don't... Plus, the Nuggets are getting Finals ready, we get an inside perspective on what it is like to be a part of Denver's potent offense: Austin Rivers joins us... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 25, 202348 min

Jamal Murray joins the show; Celtics stay alive; Woj on Suns' next coach

Ahead on NBA Today: Nuggets star Jamal Murray will stop by the show LIVE! His feelings ahed of his first Finals appearance... Plus, we break down how the Celtics forced a Game 5 last night in Miami... And after failing to reach expectations, who will be coaching KD and Booker next season? Woj joins with the latest... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 25, 202348 min

Nuggets sweep the Lakers; LeBron's future; Celtics-Heat Game 4 preview

Ahead on NBA Today: The Nuggets swept the Lakers last night to advance to the Finals for the first time in franchise history. Our panel reacts... Plus, after getting swept for only the third time in his career, LeBron had some interesting comments about his future playing in the NBA... And the Celtics are on the ropes tonight in Miami. Do they have a fighter's chance against the white-hot Heat? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 23, 202349 min

Heat go up 3-0; Lakers-Nuggets Game 4 preview; Carmelo retires

Coming up on NBA Today: The Heat are one game away from a trip back to the Finals after their blowout win last night in South Beach. How exactly are they getting it done? Plus, speaking of the Finals, will the Nuggets end it tonight in LA? Or can LeBron and the Lakers avoid getting swept? And 10-time all star Carmelo Anthony announced his retirement today. We relive some of the best moments from one of the greatest scorers to ever step foot onto the court... Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

May 22, 202348 min

Heat take Game 1; WCF Game 2 preview; WNBA is back

Ahead on NBA Today: Miami continues their playoff dominance, taking Game 1 in Boston. Perk tells us why it's time to stop sleeping on the Heat... And from the East to the West. Is it a must win for LA tonight? Why Michael Malone isn't worried about the Lakers' late-game adjustment they made on Jokic... Plus, the 27th WNBA season kicks off tomorrow and we have Commissioner Cathy Engelbert here to tell us everything we need to know about this upcoming season... Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

May 18, 202349 min

Nuggets take Game 1; Spurs win the lottery; Celtics-Heat preview

Coming up on NBA Today: It was too little too late for the Lakers last night in Denver. But did they find the key to slowing down Jokic? Plus, for the first time in 26 years, the Spurs get the #1 overall pick! How Victor Wembanyama couldn't have hoped for a better fit... And for the third time in four years, it's the Heat and the Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals. Our panel on who has the edge heading into what is sure to be a must-see series... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...

May 17, 202348 min

Live from the NBA Draft Lottery

Ahead on NBA Today: We're live at the draft lottery so you know we're on Victor Wembanyama watch! We dive into how tonight could change the landscape of the NBA for many years to come... Plus, Woj joins to discuss the Sixers' firing of Doc Rivers... And we'll preview both Conference Finals matchups... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 16, 202348 min

The Conference Finals are set

Ahead on NBA Today: We're down to the final four! Our panel previews the conference finals... Plus, Woj joins with the latest on Ja Morant's suspension and Phoenix's decision to fire Monty Williams... And we'll look at what's next for the Sixers after yesterday's Game 7 loss... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 15, 202348 min

George Kittle joins the show; Thursday night reax; Weekend preview

Ahead on NBA Today: After an abysmal start, Jayson Tatum turned it around down the stretch to save the Celtics season. We have the keys to a huge game seven between Boston and Philly... And no Game 7 needed for Denver. The Nuggets are the first team to book a trip to the Conference Finals. What's next for Kevin Durant and Phoenix? Plus, we have the potential for two more Game 7s. We'll preview tonight's Game 6s in LA and Miami... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...

May 12, 202349 min

Sixers and Nuggets go up 3-2; Previewing tonight's Game 5s

Ahead on NBA Today: The MVP shocked the Celtics in Boston to take a 3-2 lead headed back to Philadelphia... Plus, Nikola Jokic was dominant again. He has the Suns on brink... And we preview tonight's elimination games in New York and San Fran... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 10, 202349 min

Suns and Sixers even their series; Previewing tonight's Game 4s

Coming up on NBA Today: Two words: DEVIN. BOOKER. How he joined the likes of Michael Jordan with his last two incredible performances. All tied at 2, who has the edge going into a pivotal Game 5? Plus, speaking of incredible performances, James Harden did it again! Now that series is all tied up going back to Boston. Is he the key going forward? And we'll preview tonight's Game 4s in LA and Miami... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 09, 202349 min

Warriors even the series; Game 3 previews; E-40 joins the show

Ahead on NBA Today: Our panel on Game 2 of Warriors-Lakers, and who should feel better going into Game 3... Plus, we preview the upcoming Game 3s... And the Yay Area's very own E-40 joins the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 05, 202348 min

Lakers-Warriors Game 2 preview; Celtics even the series

Coming up on NBA today: The epic series continues tonight on ESPN. Will the Dubs bounce back? Or will the Lakers steal another one in the Bay? Stephen A. Smith is here to weigh in... Plus, we dive into the origin story of the rivalry that has defined greatness over the past decade: LeBron vs. Steph... And MVP Joel Embiid returned, but that didn't matter to the Celtics. Perk dives into the statement made by the reigning Eastern Conference champs... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...

May 04, 202348 min

Joel Embiid joins the show; Lakers take Game 1; Knicks even the series

Coming up on NBA today: Joel Embiid joins the show fresh off winning his first MVP. But he has bigger goals in mind... Plus, the game that everyone was waiting for did NOT disappoint. Jalen and Perk's first impressions after a thrilling Game 1 win for the Lakers... And there were orange and blue skies last night outside of MSG, but how will the Knicks hold up when Jimmy Butler returns? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 03, 202349 min

Lakers-Warriors preview; Sixers steal Game 1; Nuggets go up 2-0

Ahead on NBA Today: We are hours away from Lakers-Warriors Game 1, one of the most anticipated playoff series in NBA history. We'll break it all down... Plus, some are saying it was Harden's best playoff performance of his career. How worried should we be about the Celtics after dropping Game 1? And Jokic and the top-seeded Nuggets took care of business at home. Our panel on if the sun is setting in Phoenix... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 02, 202349 min

Steph drops 50; Heat and Nuggets take Game 1; Sixers-Celtics preview

Ahead on NBA Today: What. A. Performance. FIFTY for the baby-faced assassin to close out the Kings on the road. We relive EVERY basket that put him on a list that only has ONE name on it... Plus, Sixers-Celtics Game 1 is tonight! Woj has the latest on Joel Embiids status... And we break down the rest of the action form this past weekend... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 01, 202348 min

Previewing tonight's Game 6s + East Semis are set

Ahead on NBA Today: It's that time of the year! Two HUGE elimination games tonight on ESPN. Who steps up? Our panel picks their most important players ahead of both Game 6s... Plus, the Celtics took care of business last night against the Hawks. But now that the series is over, how confident is everyone feeling in the Eastern Conference champs? And speaking of advancing, both series in the East are SET! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 28, 202349 min

Bucks stop here; Knicks advance; Paolo Banchero joins the show

Round 2 is set: Knicks vs. Heat. But will it be orange and blue skies? Perk makes his series pick... Plus, both the Warriors and Lakers are one win away from advancing. Which series goes to Game 7? Our panel dives into both series ahead of tomorrow's games... And newly crowned Rookie of the Year Paolo Banchero joins the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 27, 202349 min

Hawks force Game 6; Suns bounce Clippers; Wednesday preview

Ahead on NBA Today: Trae Young was ICE cold last night in TD Garden. What it means for the Celtics as we head back to The A for Game 6... Plus, the stage is set, Jokic and the Nuggets will square off against Booker and the Suns in round 2. We have a series preview for you... And speaking of previews, our panel looks ahead to tonight's pivotal Game 5s... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 26, 202349 min

Lakers and Heat go up 3-1; Suns-Clippers preview

Ahead on NBA Today: Our panel reacts to last night's thrillers, plus we preview Suns-Clippers Game 5... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 25, 202349 min

Victor Wembanyama joins the show

Ahead on NBA Today: Victor Wembanyama joins the show for his first ever American television interview! Plus, our panel reacts to Thursday's games and looks ahead to the weekend... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 22, 202349 min

Grizz handle their biz; Duel in Denver; Kawhi update

Ahead on NBA Today: The Ja Morant-less Grizz held home court. What Dillon Brooks said about LeBron postgame that you need to hear... And we break down the duel in Denver between Jamal Murray and Ant Man... Plus, breaking news on Kawhi Leonard's status for Game 3 tonight... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 20, 202349 min

Kevin Hart joins the show + Draymond Green suspended for Game 3

Ahead on NBA Today: We have Two pivotal games to preview for you. It's going down tonight for both the Bucks and Grizzlies. We have the latest on Giannis and Ja's injury status... Plus, Kevin Hart stops by! And it's the news that shocked the NBA world last night. Executive vice president and head of basketball operations Joe Dumars is here to explain why Draymond Green was handed a one-game suspension... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 19, 202348 min

Jaren Jackson Jr. joins the show; Kings + Sixers go up 2-0; Previewing tonight's Game 2s

Ahead on NBA Today: Was it a step or a stomp? Dirty or self defense? The fallout and perspective from both sides as the Dubs fall down 0-2... Plus, Joel Embiid and the 76ers with another sound defeat of Brooklyn. Is there any way to defend The Process? And your new defensive player of the year Jaren Jackson Jr. stops by to chat with us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 18, 202349 min

Weekend Recap + One-on-one with Steph Curry

Ahead on NBA Today: We break down all the Game 1 action from this past weekend... Plus, Malika sits down for an exclusive one-on-one with Steph Curry... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 17, 202349 min

Playoff Preview + Jrue Holiday joins the show

Ahead on NBA Today: The Playoffs are here! We preview all of the biggest storylines... Plus, Jrue Holiday joins the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 15, 202349 min

Doc Rivers + DeMar DeRozan & Zach Lavine join the show

Ahead on NBA Today: We react to last night's play-in games... Plus, Doc Rivers joins ahead of the Sixers first round series vs. the Nets And fresh off last night's win, DeMar DeRozan and Zach Lavine join from the team plane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 13, 202349 min
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