Over a secretive 24-hour window prior to the trade deadline last Thursday, the Golden State Warriors made a bid for LeBron James, in a move that would have to paired him with longtime rival Stephen Curry. Our NBA Insiders Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne have more on that. Plus the leader of the red-hot Cavs Donovan Mitchell joins NBA Today- find out where ranks himself amongst the NBA's best. And after the Bucks got blitzed by a short-handed Heat, does Perk actually believe in this team?...
Feb 14, 2024•49 min
It wasn't just Mahomes mastering clutch time this weekend...so we go from one dynasty to another...but why Steph might not be the key to the Warriors success this season. And... With Jalen Brunson balling....are the Knicks latest moves enough to finally launch them into the top-contender convos? Plus.... Jayson Tatum's near triple-double led the Celtics to eek out a win in South Beach, but is the top seed in the East showing cracks in the foundation?... NBA Today starts now. Learn more about you...
Feb 12, 2024•49 min
The world gets to see the first of three statues honoring the Kobe Bryant. We'll take you inside the star-studded unveiling...Which all took place on Trade Deadline Day, where the Lakers lack of moves made a statement of its own. Who Perk thinks LA missed out on. But there are sunny skies ahead in the East- dare I say- orange and blue in the forecast? Did the Knicks cash their ticket to a championship? Richard and Perk see different paths... NBA Today starts right now Learn more about your ad ch...
Feb 09, 2024•49 min
Trade Deadline Tomorrow. Who Buys and Sells? NBA Today, the Knicks won again but at a cost- Jalen Brunson went down- the latest on his ankle injury and the immediate impact it could have on the Knicks. And as the hours continue melt to minutes until the trade deadline- Will the Sixers make a move to stay afloat without Embiid? We have the very latest. And who doesn't love a great half shot? We have the best long bucket you will ever see and the young man who made it. He is awesome -- this will b...
Feb 07, 2024•48 min
Clippers keep Clicking, Klay Thompson Slumping Man, this team is fun to watch. The Clippers have been the best team in the NBA since December 1. Is Richard ready to put them as Championship favorites? Plus, we've seen emoji's, artfully-placed towels and now very clear statement from LeBron as we approach the trade deadline. Will the Lakers look drastically different the next time they take the court? And... Amidst his shooting slump, Klay Thompson was benched last night down the stretch. Can Gol...
Feb 06, 2024•48 min
Broadway Brunson, Lakers Shock the Celtics An All-Star is born! Why Jalen Brunson's 40 in The Garden has earned him the highest of praise from Kendrick Perkins. No, it's not MVP, although Perk's calling for that too, it's a new nickname…. PLUS, we've got the latest on Joel Embiid's injury- how long could he be out and can the Sixers survive without him? AND.... An AD and LeBron-less Lakers stun the best team in the league....We'll explain why it might be the worst upset of ANY team this NBA seas...
Feb 02, 2024•48 min
Lebron and AD OUT Against Celtics, Embiid Update The Sixers season hangs in the balance of Joel Embiid's knee, we've got the very latest on his injury. How cautious should the Sixers be? You might have heard Perk's thoughts, but you haven't heard WHY. AND... who's the true favorite to win the title this year? Big Perk brings out his Big List of championship contenders this season. You'll be shocked to see who DIDN'T make his list. PLUS... breaking news LeBron and AD are OUT tonight in Boston ahe...
Feb 01, 2024•48 min
Embiid Injury, Lebron and the Lakers in Panic Mode A hobbled MVP took the court in San Francisco last night, then the news got worse. The very latest on Joel Embiid after being injured last night. The Knicks ended January with a win capping their best month in 30 years- Why their fans have reason to truly believe....and worry... And LeBron wasn't happy after another Lakers loss last night. What the King didn't say and why it is so important....NBA Today starts right now. Learn more about your ad...
Jan 31, 2024•48 min
Joker Wins Again, Lakers Blown out, Knicks on Fire Where's Jokic rushing off to? The NBA Finals? After crushing the top 3 teams in the East, where the Nuggets are headed and who can actually stop them. PLUS... LeBron had no comment on Dillon Brooks but why Zach and Perk are just as mad as the Lakers after his dangerous play last night AND With the Knicks on the brink of making franchise history tonight.... You do NOT want to miss Perk's major statement on what could change Jalen Brunson's season...
Jan 30, 2024•48 min
Lebron James & Steph Curry Deliver Again, Points... Points and more Points. What an epic game we got this weekend between Steph Curry and LeBron James. It couldn't be contained to regulation -- or even just one overtime. An epic showdown in the Bay... Plus, scoring has been at an all time high... we debate whether this is good or bad for the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 29, 2024•48 min
Start spreadin' the news- the Knicks are for real. A Gotham sized statement was sent against the champs last night- why this win was so important. The All-Star starters are out- why there is one glaring omission that has some of my friends hopping mad today. And the Warriors lost a heartbreaker last night and Kendrick Perkins blames one person- who is it? It's been 4 years since Kobe Bryant, his daughter and 7 others left us- hear how the Lakers plan to celebrate one of greatest to ever play the...
Jan 26, 2024•49 min
Did Devin Booker just redefine his rivalry with Luka Doncic in a tech-filled Rivals Week showdown? Decoding what went down in Dallas last night that that gave a power shift to the Suns... Plus, the Giannis and the Bucks enter a new chapter…. how much pressure is on Dame & Giannis with Doc Rivers arrival? We'll discuss it.... Why tonight's meeting at the Mecca could change everything about how our panel views the Knicks' postseason chances... NBA Today starts right now... Learn more about your ad...
Jan 25, 2024•49 min
Doc Rivers is headed to Milwaukee to coach Giannis and the Bucks... What does this move mean for their championship chances this season?? PLUS... the stars were out in L-A last night for Lakers and Clippers! But only one of those teams has a legitimate chance at a title this season according to Big Perk... We tell you which next... AND... And the Suns are on fire thanks to KD... should his name be included in the GOAT debate? Hear what his former teammate had to say about it… NBA Today starts ri...
Jan 24, 2024•49 min
BREAKING NEWS- Milwaukee Bucks have fired head coach Adrian Griffin. We have our senior NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski with more.... Embiid had a LEGENDARY 70 point performance against the Spurs. But hear why the reigning MVP can channel his inner Kobe to take the Sixers to their first title in 41 years Karl Anthony-Townes' went off for a franchise record 62-points. But why did his performance have us doubting the number 1-ranked T'Wolves as a contender? Kevin Durant thinks he should be a part o...
Jan 23, 2024•49 min
The second half of the NBA Season has officially tipped... are the Suns Big 3 turning their squad into the most dreaded opponent in the West? Plus, with LeBron's championship window shrinking, who the Lakers are looking at ahead of the trade deadline to help get him his 5th ring. And tonight in Philly, we have a super-sized showdown! Will Wembanyama or Embiid make history in their first-ever head to head matchup? Rivals week.... and NBA Today.... starts right now. Learn more about your ad choice...
Jan 22, 2024•49 min
We have a clash of championship contenders tonight on ESPN. Is this Nuggets-Celtics matchup a finals preview? Anthony Edwards set the basketball world on fire last night. Was it the best self-oop our experts have ever seen? Plus, as we hit the exact mid-point of the season, is another MVP Joel Embiid's to lose or is Nikola Jokic on track to get his third? We'll debate. And we know Jalen Brunson was at it again- Why he could be having the greatest individual season in Knicks history right under o...
Jan 19, 2024•49 min
As LeBron continues to defy Father Time, have his Lakers FINALLY found the formula to make them truly scary? Plus one of the biggest trade deadline names to watch was Pascal Siakam. WIth him going to Indy, how desperate are the Sixers to get some help for Joel Embiid? And the stars were out to play last night ....we have all the best daggers, dimes and dunks…NBA Today starts RIGHT NOW.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 18, 2024•49 min
The heavyweight bout between the past two MVPs did NOT disappoint. Joel Embiid told us who HE thinks is the best player in the league, but does Wilbon agree? PLUS...a haunting question as LeBron and Kyrie prepare to face off tonight: should the Lakers have pursued Kyrie when they had the chance? ALSO..breaking news! one of the biggest questions as we head towards the trade deadline is now answered. Pascal Siakam is on his way to Indiana. What that means for all the teams who wanted him. Woj is h...
Jan 17, 2024•49 min
Draymond's Green's return was not the answer for Golden State -- so what is? We have the trade the Warriors need to make to save their franchise. Plus.... Another day, another lineup change for the Lakers. Zach Lowe tells us if this latest switch change is enough to get the Lakers back in contention. And tonight we have an epic showdown between Jokic and Embiid. Ramona Shelburne tells us why defending his MVP isn't the most important thing on Joel's mind. NBA Today starts RIGHT NOW Learn more ab...
Jan 16, 2024•49 min
Coming up on NBA Today... the Lakers were blown out in what was the best game of the year for the Suns big 3. How can L-A avoid hitting rock bottom before it's too late? PLUS... what's next for Golden State? Could a total overhaul of the roster be on the horizon for the 4-time champs? We discuss. AND... the Bucks sent a message that led to the Celtics not playing a single starter in the second half. Should there be any concern in Boston? We tell you that and so much more, NBA Today on a Friday s...
Jan 12, 2024•49 min
The Warriors get rolled again at home....what Steph said after the game that might signal it's time to sound the alarm in the Bay, and is he right? AND the Celtics aced their test against the West's Best last night. Now it's the Bucks turn... why Professor Perk thinks tonight will prove if the Bucks are for real. PLUS LeBron and KD square off tonight in Los Angeles. Which star needs to save their teams' season starting tonight? NBA Today starts right now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Jan 11, 2024•49 min
Anthony Davis led the Lakers to a much needed win - that had the Raptors head coach furious! Fines likely incoming for this epic rant, but did he have a point? AND, we have BREAKING NEWS out of LA. Woj is here with details on Kawhi Leonard's new deal and if Paul George will be the next to get paid? Plus... The NBA has reinstated Draymond Green, BUT will he be enough to get them back into the playoff picture? Could there be MORE moves coming in Golden State......that and more next on NBA Today. L...
Jan 10, 2024•49 min
Draymond Green is back with the Warriors and slated to speak at any moment. Hear what he has to say LIVE. PLUS... Jaylen Brown and the Celtics may have a real gripe after a loss to the Pacers -- but is that masking a bigger issue? Big Perk has the answer. AND... something happened in Milwaukee last night that I have never heard before in that building-- boos. And the face of the Bucks knows why.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 09, 2024•49 min
Giannis and Wemby went back and forth in what was easily one of the most entertaining games of the entire season. But it was what the Greek Freak said about the French phenom afterward that is raising eyebrows. PLUS... Knicks star Julius Randle joins the show to talk about why New York does NOT need a superstar to contend in the East. AND... I hope he called "bank"... Is the Warriors season doomed after Nikola Jokic did THIS to them?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...
Jan 05, 2024•49 min
LeBron and the Lakers kicked of a crucial stretch with a brutal home loss- Who gets the blame for this mess? PLUS- it is Orange and Blue skies, baby, right now in New York but Stephen A tells us what his Knicks DON'T have and why it matters AND- Adding Dame Lillard was supposed to be the piece to get Giannis another ring- But Perk spies a huge flaw for the Bucks. NBA Today starts right now…… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 04, 2024•49 min
Coming up on NBA Today. The Warriors snapped their 3-game losing streak thanks to another Steph masterpiece. But how sustainable is relying on 30 every single night? PLUS… SGA took down the Celtics with a masterclass of his own while Joel Embiid continues to put up HISTORIC numbers... Find out who the MVP front runner SHOULD be. ALSO… the Lakers have lost 7 of their last 9... Is a blockbuster move the only thing that can save LA? All that and more… NBA today starts now! Learn more about your ad ...
Jan 03, 2024•49 min
Coming up on NBA today... LeBron James and the Lakers enter 2024 with a .500 record... but will their upcoming homestand make or break the rest of their season? Our panel weighs in... AND... the best budding rivalry in the NBA continues. You won't want to miss what Giannis had to say about the Bucks struggles after losing to Indiana... PLUS... The new-look Knicks got a huge comeback win at home over the West leading Timberwolves. OG Anunoby shined in his debut but do the Knicks have enough to be...
Jan 02, 2024•49 min
Coming up on NBA today... The Lakers dropped another one to the West's Best last night. Can the Lakers make it through the holidays without being forced to make a move? AND... We preview the full Christmas day slate! Who will shine brightest on a night where all the stars are out? Oh, and Santa Perk also has some presents to give out!! PLUS... I spoke with Mavericks star Luka Doncic ahead of their game against the Suns! Does he think he can win a championship in Dallas? Don't miss our exclusive ...
Dec 22, 2023•49 min
Coming up on NBA Today... Joel Embiid did something that has not been done in more than FIFTY years... is he well on his way to a second straight MVP after what he did to the BEST defense in the league? PLUS... The Lakers and Clippers are on different sides of streaks right now. Are the Lakers letting LeBron down? Are Kawhi and the Clippers poised for a title run? And... We reveal the Naismith basketball Hall of fame nominees for the class of 2024... NBA Today starts right now! Learn more about ...
Dec 21, 2023•48 min
WHAT. A. NIGHT. Ja Morant returned and reminded ALL of us why he is one of the BEST players in the league. But will twelve's heroics be enough to save the Grizzlies season? AND... Ja wasn't the only point guard showing out last night. Dame made HISTORY while having his BEST night as a buck. Has Milwaukee started to figure it all out? PLUS... Steph Curry put the Celtics to sleep once again!! Did his Dagger just save the Warriors Dynasty? NBA Today starts now... Learn more about your ad choices. V...
Dec 20, 2023•49 min
