While we will have to wait to see what roster changes the Lakers will make this off-season, their new coach JJ Redick was introduced as the Lakers new head coach on Monday. We'll react and discuss to JJ's first comments with the purple and gold. With Bronny on the brink of his pro career, how high should we set our expectations? See what our analysts have to say... AND, on the eve of the NBA Draft, another name is set to join the illustrious ranks of #1 draft picks.... But who are the best top s...
Jun 25, 2024•49 min
Has Paul George played his last game as a Clipper? We tell you the two teams he would IMMEDIATELY make contenders for next season. AND... Both Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese BALLED out yesterday... but it was ONE of them who proved to the world that stardom is coming... PLUS... could we see Jimmy Butler, Klay Thompson, and Donovan Mitchell leave their respective teams? This offseason is going to be WILD. NBA Today starts now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jun 24, 2024•49 min
How patient can LeBron and the Lakers afford to be now that JJ Redick is their next head coach? Will he live up to lofty expectations in L-A? We answer next. AND... it's officially summer time! Which means trade season is starting to heat up. We'll tell you the ONE player who can shake up the entire off season. PLUS... It's parade day in Boston! We check in on how the CHAMPS are celebrating their NBA-record 18th title! NBA Today, on a Friday, starts now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...
Jun 21, 2024•49 min
Breaking News... JJ Redick has agreed on a four-year contract to become the next coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. ESPN Senior Insider Adrian Wojnarowski joins us with the details of the Lakers' new hire. NBA Today starts now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 20, 2024•49 min
Coming up on NBA Today: we're just 2 days into the offseason and teams are making BIG moves... we'll tell you which player is going to have the biggest impact Plus... we have new details on Bronny James' draft mentality and why certain teams are having a hard time getting him in for a workout. And... the Celtics have their 18th, but who owns the 2000's? U.D. is ranking the best NBA franchises of the last 25 years! ...next on NBA Today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...
Jun 19, 2024•49 min
The City of Champions now stands along as the winningest franchise in basketball... The Boston Celtics were crowned last night... Let's take a look back at how they got it done We caught up with Jaylen Brown moments after hoisting the Finals MVP trophy. Hear why the 2022 finals loss was NOT the fuel that drove him this season... but something else. AND... The Mavs' dream season comes to an end... but we tell you what LUKA can build off despite an up-and-down Finals performance. AND... the Draft ...
Jun 18, 2024•49 min
Coming up on NBA Today... The countdown to Game 5 is on...but Jayson Tatum doesnt seem to be sweating. Why his comments about clinching an 18th title for the Celtcs is leaving Perk perplexed. AND.... have Luka and Kyrie figured something out coming off one of the most dominant Finals games ever? We'll reveal the winning formula they need to pull off something that's never been done before. PLUS... JJ Redick met with the Lakers this weekend... but will a new coach be enough to turn LA into a cont...
Jun 17, 2024•49 min
Coming up on NBA Today: the Celtics hold off a massive comeback from Dallas to win Game 3... hear what they had to say TODAY about being one win away from Banner 18 Plus... Woj joins us with the latest on the Lakers coaching search, and why JJ Redick is at the top of their list. And... is Luka's chirping to referees so bad, it will prevent Dallas from winning? We debate AND ask the man himself... NBA Today starts right now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jun 13, 2024•49 min
We start our show with breaking news... The Celtics have announced that Kristaps Porzingis has suffered a torn medial Reti-Naculum allowing dislocation of the Posterior Tibialis tendon in his left leg during the third quarter of Game 2. We have more on KP at the top of our show. We are 1 day away from a DO or DIE Game 3 in Dallas. Luka and Kyrie spoke just hours ago - we'll hear from them And... is Finals MVP slipping away from Jayson Tatum? Will he control in Game 3 OR someone else be the favor...
Jun 11, 2024•49 min
Coming up on NBA Today: the Celtics close their grip on banner 18... does Luka have any magic left in the bag as the series moves to Dallas? Plus... Caitlin Clark left OFF the Olympic roster. Was this the right deicsion? Chiney tells us. And... Dan Hurley leaves the Lakers at the alter. Woj is here with the very latest on the Lakers next head coach....next on NBA Today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jun 10, 2024•49 min
Coming up on NBA Today: Boston lands a huge first shot in the NBA Finals, we'll tell you which Celtic gave us the biggest surprise of the night Plus... The Mavs superstar duo did a disappearing act... Who deserves the most blame for a Dallas Game 1 dud? And... UConn's Dan Hurley is now in L.A... Woj will tell us how close the Lakers are to striking a massive deal... next on NBA Today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jun 07, 2024•55 min
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are gearing up for their SECOND Finals appearance together. Richard and Perk dive into HOW they can get the Celtics that 18th banner. BUT... if JT and JB want that title, they will have to go through Luka and Kyrie. Chiney takes it to the court to show us the formula for an upset. PLUS.. Big Perk ranks his top five players in the series. Countdown to the Finals show live in Boston starts right now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jun 06, 2024•51 min
Jayson Tatum certainly knows what is at stake. The feeling of two years ago has certainly stuck with him -- we'll hear from him and ask how difficult it is to get back. Mavs head coach Jason Kidd joins the Show1 He'll tell us what it was like carrying Richard to two straight NBA Finals. AND... fireworks from the W last night - Chicago was NOT backing against the Liberty... see what got Angel Reese ejected in the fourth PLUS!... Kyrie Irving is back in Boston. Hear what he says about facing his f...
Jun 05, 2024•49 min
Luka and Kyrie OR Tatum and Brown? You may think you know which duo has the edge, but the numbers tell a different story. PLUS... it's the anniversary of one of the most iconic lobs of All-time... we're running back the BEST playoff alley-oops in NBA history AND... Wait until you hear what LeBron had to say about Kyrie Irving... is there ANY chance these two could be reunited some day? NBA Today starts right now.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jun 04, 2024•49 min
The NBA Finals are officially just 3 days away and this will be Jayson Tatum's 2nd rodeo... What's different for Tatum in his 2nd finals? We dive into the FOUL on Caitlin Clark heard round the world. We discuss that with a Hall of Famer. PLUS... we're only 3 days away from the Mavs THIRD ever finals appearance. So it's only right to look back at the BEST Mavs plays in franchise history!! don't miss it. AND... it was not long ago that Kyrie Irving was with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown... What ca...
Jun 03, 2024•49 min
The 2024 NBA Finals are Set! Luka and the Mavs will square off against Jayson Tatum and the Celtics. Ant and the Wolves postseason run is officially over. Should Minnesota run it back, or does Ant-Man need a new side-kick next season? PLUS... Grab your popcorn because the Finals will be a star-studded affair! Who has the edge: Tatum and Brown or Luka and Kyrie? AND... SEVENTEEN years ago today... LeBron put on a performance of a lifetime. Where does it rank in all time playoff takeovers? Find ou...
May 31, 2024•49 min
It's win or go home tonight for Ant and the Wolves. Brian Windhorst tells us why Minnesota is more confident than EVER to accomplish the impossible comeback. AND... As the Celtics chase for banner 18 continues... There's optimism they may be WHOLE sooner than later. Hear what Coach Mazulla had to say about a key piece to their title run.. PLUS... LeBron is no stranger to making DECISIONS on his future. Could he realistically leave L-A this offseason?? We read the tea leaves and so much more, NBA...
May 30, 2024•49 min
Coming up on NBA Today: Kat comes up CLUTCH to save the Wolves season... we'll tell you what Anthony Edwards needs to do to complete the impossible comeback Plus... Boston had a dominant run through the east... would a title move them past Perk's '08 team in the all time rankings? And... Coaching news in LA... but it's not the Lakers... are they running out of time to get the right person to lead LeBron - Woj will joins for the latest... next on NBA Today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
May 29, 2024•49 min
Boston got their brooms out and one half of the NBA Finals Bracket is set. We'll discuss the most Impressive part of Celtics run to the finals. Luka and Kyrie are 1 win away from the Finals.... BUT have they ALREADY proven to be one of the best backcourts of all time? PLUS... Minnesota is facing elimination tonight. Perk's dropping the blame squarely in the lap of one player... AND... We've got the top Celtics plays of season - find out who had the dunk of the year in Boston....NEXT on NBA Today...
May 29, 2024•49 min
We start our show with some very sad news... Bill Walton, the two-time NBA champion and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer, died today surrounded by his family at the age of 71 following a prolonged battle with cancer. A statement win in Dallas...one step away from the Finals, is Luka inching closer to the claim 'best player in the world?' PLUS ...The Wolves can't get right in crunch time...what's causing the collapses?The key issue that's keeping Perk up at night. AND...We're counting down the t...
May 27, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Coming up on NBA Today, did the Celtics crown a new 1A last night in their game 2 win over Indy? We'll debate. Plus, Woj is here with the latest on Tyrese Haliburton's injury that forced him to leave Game 2. Will he be able to go in Game 3? And we have quite the Friday treat for you....Perk's big list of championship costars....you won't believe who he's left off the list. NBA Today starts right now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
May 24, 2024•49 min
If last night's game 1 was a preview of what is in store for us during these conference Finals we are in for a serious treat... but do you feel better or worse about the Celtics after last night's win? Did they prove anything significant? Ant and Luka have been the best in the West so far... Find out why Perk thinks it will be a different player who will decide the Conference Finals. PLUS... Victor Wembanyama did something we've never seen before, and he's NOT done. Does Wemby deserve to be All-...
May 22, 2024•49 min
The chase for a championship continues. As the Eastern conference Finals tip off... is it Boston's title to lose now that the defending champs are out? AND... it doesn't get much better than Anthony Edwards going up against Luka Doncic! Who will be the best player in that series? PLUS... this season will be the SIXTH different champion in the last SIX years. Will we ever see another dynasty again? Richard has some thoughts. NBA Today starts right now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...
May 21, 2024•49 min
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
