The Timberwolves wiped out the defending champs last night after erasing a 20 point Nuggets lead. What was the most impressive part of the Wolves comeback? The East Finals are set - we'll tell you what Haliburton and the Pacers can do in the next round that will give the Celtics PROBLEMS. PLUS... There are plenty of prolific duos still standing.. but is the best tandem in the NBA currently in Dallas?! This debate is going to get heated. AND... Jalen Brunson and the Knicks rode until the wheels f...
May 20, 2024•49 min
The Celtics dominant postseason run continues but have they done enough to convince us they should be the favorites? we hand out report cards for the C's... Plus.... LUKA magic returned in a BIG way against OKC last night...is HE the BEST player left in the playoffs? Big Perk has some big thoughts. And... Will the King sized expectations for Bronny be too much to handle as the draft quickly approaches? Or will he make a name for himself? NBA Today, with Chiney, starts right now! Learn more about...
May 16, 2024•49 min
Jalen Brunson dropped another 40 piece leading the Knicks to a 3-2 lead over Indy, but how many more of these performances can we expect from him? The jokes on you if you if you doubted the MVP. Was last night's masterpiece Jokic's best performace of his career? PLUS...UD, did you ever think you'd be giving the Celtics ADVICE? He explains the X-factor that will further unlock the Celtics duo of Tatum and Brown AND... Bronny James is measuring up to the competition at the NBA combine in Chicago.....
May 15, 2024•49 min
Another day, another master class from the Jays... but have the Celtics proven to be the team to beat? AND... grab your popcorn for this one because we have a series!! How can Ant and the Wolves rebound after dropping the last two to Jokic and the defending champs? PLUS... Let's take a trip down memory lane, shall we? LeBron was back in Cleveland last night which sparked our imaginations... could he make one last return?? NBA Today starts right now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...
May 14, 2024•49 min
Coming up on NBA Today: Denver made a statement in Minnesota. Does Perk still think Anthony Edwards and the Wolves will make it to the Finals? Plus.... Jayson Tatum put up his best game of the postseason... why he'll need to kick it up to another level to take Boston to the finish line. And... After getting run out of Indy, are the Knicks asking too much from Big Body Brunson? We debate....NBA Today tips right now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 13, 2024•49 min
Coming up! We tell you how last night's blow out in Boston revealed a glaring issue for the Celtics that NEEDS fixing if they want to win it all. AND... has the series momentum shifted now that OG Anounoby is out? Michael Wilbon tells us why Jalen Brunson will overcome yet another Knicks' injury. PLUS... I sat down with rising super-star Anthony Edwards and he told me he is DONE with the Michael Jordan comparisons... We'll tell you why.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...
May 10, 2024•49 min
Go NY Go HY Go NY Go! Now that they've controlled home court advantage, have the Knicks proven to be contenders? ALSO... MSG has brought out the biggest stars this postseason and we have a New York legend joining us just in minutes . PLUS... Minnesota has the 3-time MVP on the ropes. Perk will explain how the Wolves are doing something NO other team has figured out. AND... there's still a big vacancy on the Lakers sideline. Who is the right coach to helm the team in LeBron James' 22nd season?......
May 09, 2024•49 min
Coming up on NBA Today: The Thunder are ROLLING through the playoffs... has this team already surpassed the OKC trio of KD, Russ and Harden? Plus... what is the breaking point for Jalen Brunson? Why the depleted Knicks will need even more from him to keep rolling. And... the Celtics came correct in Game 1, but this series is far from over... We'll tell you what they still have left to prove against Cleveland. ...All that next on NBA Today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...
May 08, 2024•49 min
Coming up! Did Ant Edwards just hit the defending champs with the MJ shrug?! How Minnesota shut down Denver and why this is going to keep happening again and again. AND... Victor Wembanyama is your rookie of the year. We have an exclusive interview where he tells us the next hardware he's focused on. PLUS...Oops, Brunson dropped 40… AGAIN. But someone on our panel is worried he can't keep it up. We discuss. NBA Today starts now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...
May 07, 2024•49 min
Coming up on NBA Today: A high altitude stunner. How the hottest player in the league snatched control of the West from the reigning champs. And... we're running back the most unbelievable Victor Wembanyama moments of the season, before he claims rookie of the year! PLUS... The Knicks reignite a rivalry tonight! Why Indy has one major threat that could end the New York's dream season... NBA Today starts right now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 06, 2024•49 min
Coming up on NBA Today: the most exciting series of the postseason could end tonight! Who you taking - Joel Embiid OR Big Body Brunson? Plus... The Lakers are done - The Clippers are on the brink. Luka is about to send L.A's playoff dream packing for Cancun. And... Boston delivers a knockout blow to the Heat... NOW, who's the BIGGEST challenge remaining on their path to the Finals?...that's next on NBA Today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 02, 2024•50 min
Tyrese Maxey's heroics and Philly's jaw-dropping comeback in the Garden...did the Sixers finally figure out their winning formula? Plus...the feat the Bucks accomplished last night that no team had done before in playoff history...we tell you what that is. And did the Knicks let this game.... and series... slip through their fingers? NBA Today starts right now... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 01, 2024•49 min
Denver devastates the Lakers once again. Are Jokic and company poised for a repeat? I think Ant Edwards will have a couple thoughts on that. PLUS... the Celtics are one win away from advancing, but will their championship hopes be derailed by the health of one of their stars? Woj has all the details. AND... have we seen the last of LeBron in a Lakers uniform? That's the big question.. and here's what the King had to say when asked about that... NBA Today starts right now... Learn more about your...
Apr 30, 2024•49 min
For the second time this month.. we had a total eclipse of the sun.. This time courtesy of ANTHONY EDWARDS.. Phoenix fans, maybe go grab your eclipse glasses again... you may want to avert your eyes. What did Ant and the Twolves prove after sweeping the Suns? The stage is set in the Mile High City, where LeBron James and the Lakers have a chance to force a game 6 against the defending champions... What will be the key for the Lakers to climb back into this series and accomplish the impossible? J...
Apr 29, 2024•49 min
Its almost like Deja Vu! We've seen this play out before. Lakers find themselves in another 3-0 hole, after blowing yet another first half lead. Why can't the Lakers figure out 2nd halves? What does this mean for Lebron's legacy? JOEL EMBIID'S 50 PIECE ALL FLATS! Has the series shifted in Philly's favor after seeing how their star player just performed despite the injuries? NBA Today starts right now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 26, 2024•49 min
The Heat Culture SHOCKED the Celtics in the most surprising victory of the postseason so far. We tell you why Miami may have revealed the KEY to taking Boston down. PLUS... The Lakers are back in L-A in a must-win game 3 tonight. Will we see the LAKE show or the FAKE show tonight from LeBron and company? AND... NEW YORK, STAND UP! Will the Knicks take a commanding 3-0 lead tonight in Philly? We tell you why Embiid may have some extra motivation. NBA Today starts right now! Learn more about your ...
Apr 25, 2024•49 min
Coming up on NBA Today: It's Anthony Edwards' world, we're just living in it... But do the TWolves have claim to the best team in the playoffs so far? Plus... Luka Doncic is getting rave reviews... for his defense! Was it a one game fluke... or the real deal? And... Big Perk has a Big List - and you don't want to be on this one. He's calling out the players that need to STEP IT UP the most in the playoffs. NBA Today starts right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...
Apr 24, 2024•48 min
What a night... Two game winners... Two teams getting to two improbable leads.. two times the bang from Mike Breen. Did Nuggets comeback or did Lakers blow the 20 point lead? Was this the Lakers' last gasp? Is Philly is headed for another early exit? Let's get it started.. NBA Today starts right now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 23, 2024•49 min
The Playoffs are here! How true is this adage: a series doesn't start until the road team wins? Well, for the first time in 11 years, the home teams swept these first round game 1s... going 8-0. The Lakers have not beat the Nuggets since December 16, 2022 and LeBron has played in 8 of those 9 games. That losing streak is tied for the longest in his career against a single opponent. What will lakers need to do to even series? Is AD the most important Laker heading into Game 2? It's playoff time.....
Apr 22, 2024•49 min
The stakes couldn't be higher. Anthony Edwards faces off against his personal GOAT, Kevin Durant. The MVP comes to the big apple to take on Jalen Brunson's red-hot Knicks. Donovan Mitchell works to will his Cavs past the Magic. LeBron James will try to stop Nikola Jokic and the reigning champs. We are just about 22 hours away from the start of the NBA playoffs NBA Today starts right now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 19, 2024•49 min
Coming up on NBA Today...a devastating night for Miami. We have the very latest on Jimmy Butler's injury and if this means the end for the Heat. And as Philly eeked out a win to face New York, Perk and Austin pick their 1-A's: Embiid or Brunson? Maybe I should get Becky on the phone.. Plus, we have two stars stopping by today: Anthony Edwards and Tyrese Halibutron! How they're preparing for a deep run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 18, 2024•49 min
Coming up on NBA Today: Breaking news on Zion Williamson's availability for Friday's play in game. Adrian Wojnarowski is here with the very latest. Plus, it was a demoralizing loss for the dubs. Will we ever see the Warriors big 3 together again? And.... the Lakers advance to face a formidable foe. What needs to happen for LeBron and AD to turn the tables on the Joker in this Western Finals rematch ...all that next on NBA Today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...
Apr 17, 2024•49 min
Coming up on NBA Today: The Lakers look to punch their ticket into the playoffs tonight in New Orleans. Big Perk tells us why it WILL be easier said than done for LeBron and company. PLUS... From Oakland to Sactown, the Bay Area and back down. You've got to think this one is going down to the wire...who steps up when it matters most: Steph or De'Aaron Fox?! AND... Woj is here with all the details on Giannis' injury. Is he in jeopardy of missing the first round? NBA today starts now! Learn more a...
Apr 17, 2024•49 min
LeBron... Zion... Steph... De'Aaron Fox... Only two of those players are going to survive the play in tournament out West... And what's waiting for them? Oh you know.. just Nikola Jokic and the defending champs or the top overall seed with SGA and the Thunder... In the East... Joel Embiid and Jimmy Butler will meet yet again... With whoever wins that clash of former teammates is heading to New York for a series with the Knicks while the loser will have a single elimination game against DeMar DeR...
Apr 15, 2024•49 min
Go New York Go New York Go! Jalen Brunson is doing something that hasn't been done in DECADES!! But can he lead this Knicks team to the promised land after beating the best team in league last night? PLUS... The West race is as tight as you could imagine with only two games to play.. who finishes higher: The Kings, Warriors or Lakers??? And... He's known as the best pound-for-pound player EVER. We ask, and he'll ANSWER. Allen Iverson joins the show! NBA Today, with Chiney, starts now! Learn more...
Apr 12, 2024•49 min
Coming up on NBA Today: the Joker reminded everyone who runs the West... we'll show you why the reigning champs are even BETTER than last year Plus... Are we watching the most dangerous Knicks team this century? Perk has a message for the people of New York! And... Don't mail in those MVP ballots just yet! We'll tell you why Luka is making a late case to earn his first MVP of his career. It's time to tipoff NBA Today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 11, 2024•37 min
Last night was busy: 50 point performances, crazy 1st quarter scores.. *cough* Suns/Clippers *cough*.. but there was also a pretty big injury scare in an all important game for the Milwaukee Bucks. Adrian Wojnarowski joins to give us the latest on KAT 's and Giannis' injury, but can the Bucks survive even a couple games if they don't have Giannis to start the playoffs? The Warriors take down the Lakers in historic fashion. Our ESPN Lakers reporter Dave McMenamin joins the show as there was a lot...
Apr 10, 2024•49 min
It's a big day in the NBA. We have another chapter of the historic rivalry between Steph Curry and LeBron James ... we can't take these for granted. These two basketball icons have ruled the NBA for the better part of two decades... And this showdown will have massive implications on whether or not either can make a deep post season run The Celtics and Bucks face-off tonight as Milwaukee is in jeopardy of losing the 2 seed. How important is it for them to snap their current losing streak? NBA To...
Apr 09, 2024•49 min
Coming up on NBA Today: It was a weekend of epic comebacks for the Mavs and Clippers. But who actually lands Perk's big list of biggest threats in the WEST? Plus.... have Giannis and the Bucks stopped competing? We discuss. And... Caitlin Clark closed the book on an ALL-TIME college career... our queen Chiney reveals what's in store for the scoring champ when she hits the WNBA.... NEXT on NBA Today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 08, 2024•49 min
Coming up on NBA Today: Why Embiid has put the entire East on notice. But Perk still has concerns for the Sixers this season, he explains Plus... LeBron has talked about ending his career on the same team as Bronny- why that idea MIGHT be a little closer to reality today. And... The day is finally here. Paige Bueckers. Caitlin Clark. We're breaking down tonight's EPIC Final Four meeting between some college hoops royalty. ALL that and more... next on NBA Today. Learn more about your ad choices. ...
Apr 05, 2024•49 min
