Hundred million dollar deals like they're going out of style... we'll tell you who the next star to cash in will be, -- and which deal might be a mistake. Is there a path for Giannis to win another title in Milwaukee? Or is his only chance of championship number two playing elsewhere? We debate. Which young NBA star would you most want to build a franchise around? We've got the top 5 under 25 list coming your way... Anthony Edwards is celebrating somewhere today. and so are we! We've got the top...
Aug 05, 2025•47 min
Luka Doncic and the Lakers have agreed to a three year -- ONE - HUNDRED SIXTY FIVE MILLION dollar max extension with a player option in 2028. We've covered Luka, -- but what about Bron? LeBron has made sure everyone knows year 23 is loading, -- but what is the Lakers program going to look like? Giannis is still weighing his future, -- but are the Bucks? Has Milwaukee done enough to tip the scales in favor for Giannis? The Fever are the hottest team in the WNBA, -- without Caitlin Clark! What is ...
Aug 04, 2025•47 min
New York, Stand Up!! Mikal Bridges just got PAID! We tell you why next season may be the BEST chance for the Knicks to win it all for the first time in over FIFTY years. How much of a distraction is the Jonathan Kuminga situation for the Warriors if it continues to hold up signing other free agents to help Steph chase his 5th ring? Luka Doncic is extension eligible at MIDNIGHT tonight. But the question is-- will he sign it with the Lakers -- and for how long? We have the details. But it's not ju...
Aug 01, 2025•47 min
Does Caitlin Clark not get the same whistle as every other WNBA player? Well her teammate Sophie Cunningham sure has some thoughts! Shump, what age is it OK to start being called 'UNC'? Well, Chris Paul made it clear what his nickname with Kawhi and Harden is, wait until you hear that! What direction are the Pelicans going in? And Can Zion be that franchise player we've all expected him to be? The Klay-Cation continues for the future hall of fame shooting guard and his grammy winning girlfriend....
Jul 31, 2025•45 min
ESPN's new power rankings were just released! Wait until you see who's landed AHEAD of Luka and the Lakers. Tonight is the first Finals rematch of the W season! Hear our exclusive interviews with Napheesa and Sabrina ahead of what is sure to be one of the best games of the season. Shams is standing by with the very latest out of Golden State. Why hasn't Jonathan Kuminga signed a deal yet? The NBA Off-Season rankings are out and you don't want to miss what Perk has to say about who is ahead of th...
Jul 30, 2025•46 min
The Sixers have seen better seasons, but how pivotal could this next one be in Philly. Paige Bueckers continued to shine, but last night it was against the reigning champs... What this victory means for the rookie phenom..! My exclusive interview with Chris Paul after being RE-introduced as a member of the LA Clippers. The future hall of famer on what is driving him in year 21, and if this will be his last season. Where does CP3 rank all time? Big Perk tells us why he does NOT have Chris Paul in...
Jul 29, 2025•47 min
Luka Doncic like you have never seen him. We'll talk .. how Luka transformed himself this offseason - AND the latest on his potential new deal with the Lakers. A pair of iconic MVP's teamed up in Toronto... but we crunched the numbers, WHO had the more dominant MVP year... SGA or Allen Iverson? Ja Morant threw down one of the best dunks of the summer... we're running back the best Ja-dropping dunks of his NBA career... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jul 28, 2025•47 min
Welcome to NBA Today, I'm Vanessa Richardson, in for Malika Andrews. Joined here today in our LA studios by senior writers Tim Bontemps, Ramona Shelburne, and Andscape's David Dennis Junior. We recap Houston's high-flying Summer and spotlight EXACTLY how KD fits in with the likes of Ime udoka, aperen Sengun, and Amen Thompson. Did you know New York ranked 26th in pace of play last year? We've got the latest on Mike Brown's plans to overhaul the Knicks offense. It's national thread a needle day s...
Jul 25, 2025•47 min
The Warriors have been *eerily* quiet this offseason, but is that patience or a problem? Shams joins with a *major* update to the Kuminga standoff with Golden State. It's extension season, but not everyone's signing off....yet... Which teams are risking regret by NOT signing now? Who's got next? Big Perk's back with his Big List of MVP candidates and if ya *think* SGA's still on top, you might want to stick around. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jul 24, 2025•47 min
Coming up on NBA Today...First Beal then CP3. Details on CP's decision to return to LA and debate if the Clips have entered a new tier out West. The pregame statement that sent shockwaves through the W. Our reporters have the latest on what the player demands are, and where the current league CBA stands. Smart move by Marcus to head to LA? Shams is back to detail how the deal came together and who the Lakers may be targeting next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...
Jul 21, 2025•47 min
Shams has the latest on Paul George's knee surgery. With this development, can the East still run through the city of Brotherly Love? It might've been the dunk of the summer and one of the nastiest posters we've seen in years. So we're celebrating with the Biggest 5 poster dunks ever. Mavs GM Nico Harrison gives an update on Kyrie Irving's status that could have major implications for the Mavs 2025 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jul 15, 2025•47 min
After a BUSY 72 hours of reporting, we've got the latest on LeBron's standing in LA.Do the Lakers still make sense for the King? We debate! What are the biggest takeaways from Saturday's Mavs Spurs showdown? And could the future be arriving A LOT sooner than we expect? We'll explain. Safe to say the Dubs have gotten off to a slow summer? Big money Bobby Marks breaks down their options AND hands out some homework assignments! We have the latest on Victor Wembanyama's Blood clot that ended his sea...
Jul 14, 2025•47 min
We are coming to you LIVE from Las Vegas, baby! ALL the highlights, ALL the overreaction, and ALL the new names are on tap. Our experts dissect Cooper Flagg's professional debut here in Vegas. What stuck out the most and what does it mean for the Mavs upcoming season? we'll talk about it. What does Book's historic extension mean for the Suns summer of roster reconstruction? And how does it impact Bradley Beal? Bobby Marks breaks it all down NEXT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...
Jul 11, 2025•47 min
What's more romantic than matinee hoops? Hear from all-star game captain Caitlin Clark following her return to action earlier this afternoon. Shams stops by to detail Chet Holmgren's big time extension. Does it hurt or help OKC's chances to become the next NBA dynasty? A full breakdown is on the way. The Lakers lost in the first round in 5 this season. Does the addition of Deandre Ayton raise their ceiling above that? Our experts break down the next step for LA. BIG couple of days for the the Jo...
Jul 09, 2025•47 min
We are moments away from Mike Brown's first comments as the head coach of the New York Knicks! How does he envision getting this team over the hump? Deandre Ayton will speak this afternoon for the first time since joining the Lakers, so we assess his fit in purple & gold. How will he make Luka's life easier and does LA have another move coming? A whole lotta guard news. Our insiders have the latest on Chris Paul's announcement, Hali's recovery, and Bradley Beal's potential buyout and list of...
Jul 08, 2025•47 min
Along side 3-time champion, Danny Green... I'm Jorge Sedano in for Malika Andrews....Andraya Carter and Bobby Marks will joing the show in a momnet, but first the Dallas Mavericks introduced Cooper Flagg to the media earlier today. The Flagg is officially flying in Dallas…But what moment from Cooper Flagg's intro had the biggest ripple effect inside the Mavs' building? Tim MacMahon is live with what was said today that may surprise you. Draftees are arriving with thier NBA teams all over the cou...
Jun 27, 2025•47 min
NBA Today coming to you live from Barclay's Center in Brooklyn, the home of the 2025 NBA draft... Round 1 in the books and Round 2 just 5 hours away. Where everything is bigger and better! The top pick is headed to Texas, but how soon can Cooper Flagg deliver in Dallas? What the Mavericks' BOLD move says about their future. The drama started with pick 3... Don't miss what Daryl Morey is saying about why the Sixers went with VJ Edgecomb and how he fits alongside a star core that's still chasing a...
Jun 26, 2025•47 min
It is a cool 95 degrees in the city today, a perfect backdrop in Brooklyn, New York where 59 players are going to hear their names called in the next two days. We are gettng you ready for the 79th annual NBA draft tipping off tonight from the Barclays Center. You know the Man, but do you know the MAINE MAN? In true Marty Smith fashion, we get an INSIDE look at the tiny village that shaped the top pick in tonight's draft. Seth's superlatives. Mr Greenberg spotlights the top shooter, defender, han...
Jun 25, 2025•47 min
Couldn't have said it better mysefl!!! the Thunder celebrated their first franchise title EVER in OKC and it was a PARTY. We'll show you the best moments from their parade next. we're only ONE day away from the NBA Draft. We tell you why there could be more draft drama than you think. Cooper Flagg sits down with our Malika Andrews in an exclusive interview. What he told her about his future that might surprise you ahead. Cooper's not the only one drawing buzz, don't miss the other names that cou...
Jun 24, 2025•47 min
It was the two best words in all of sports last night... as The Oklahoma City Thunder win the 2025 NBA Finals! It's the franchise's first title since the moving to OKC in 2008-09. Malika sat down with the 2025 Regular season MVP, the 2025 Western conference finals MVP, and the 2025 NBA Finals MVP. She asks him about all the hardware he's won and if he's just getting started. Who is the new eastern conference powerhouse? Bobby Marks joins to layout the landscape of the Eastern conference and who ...
Jun 23, 2025•47 min
The electricity of this arena last night was amazing. and probably nothing louder than the Siakam slam! There was a moment I looked around and said out loud: this is what it's all about, no one was on their phones... in 2025... Let's see how they forced a Game 7, shall we fellas?! What are the chances we see the KD domino fall prior to Wednesday's draft? We'll tell you what we're hearing and why this could be a BUSY weekend. Does Bailey have an Ace up his sleeve or is he just hurting his draft s...
Jun 20, 2025•47 min
The Thunder could be taking this home later tonight... We are live from Indianapolis ahead of Game 6 of the NBA Finals. OKC holds a 3-2 lead in the series. 10 billies for the Lakeshow. Our experts break down EVERY angle of the historical sale and how it's set to pay HUGE dividends for LeBron & Luka. We've all heard the J-Dub Scottie Pippen comps by now right? Well did you hear what Scottie Pippen himself had to say? We'll tell ya...Next on NBA Today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...
Jun 19, 2025•47 min
With just over 24 hours until game 6 tips here in Indy, what's the latest on Hali's calf strain and what's Indy's plan if they have to go without him? We pulled up to the Fever/Sun game and it was poppin!!! Wait until you hear what Coach Stepahnie White and Caitlin Clark have to say about the kerfuffle. JDUB had a legendary performance in game 5...so that got us thinking...who are the BEST 2nd options in Finals history?! Our 3-time champ ranks em here on NBA Today! Learn more about your ad choic...
Jun 18, 2025•47 min
NBA Today coming to you live from Oklahoma City. We will be here for a few more hours before heading off to Indianapolis for Game 6 on Thursday. Forget playoff contenders, are the Orlando Magic true contenders for next season? Members of the Magic brass sure think so. Start spreading the news! Are the Knicks nearing a coaching decision? We've got the latest outta the New York City after the break. Yesterday we found out KD is NOT interested in Minnesota, but could Minnestota STILL be interested ...
Jun 17, 2025•47 min
We're back in OKC, joined by three of the best in the business: Chiney Ogwumike, Brian Windhorst, and Hall of Famer Marc Spears! I'm Malika Andrews. Can we just take a second on this fine Monday? This Finals? This is HOOPS. Did Caitlin Clark just prove to the world that she could lead this Fever team to a title?! Well, what she did against the defending champs could teach us a whole lot. Could the Desmond Bane trade have ripple effects throughout the rest of the league? Shams is here detailing w...
Jun 16, 2025•47 min
We are live from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis counting down to Game 4 of the NBA Finals. The Home town Pacers lead the series 2-1. We dive into the incredible connection between Indys's two star point guards plus breaking news on Clark's status ahead of tomorrow's primetime match up. Hear from her next. Indiana turned up the heat on Shai in Game 3 and the Thunder's superstar found himself in unfamiliar territory late. We dive into what that could mean moving forward. Learn more about yo...
Jun 13, 2025•47 min
The Pacers take a pivotal game 3 last night in this arena... they are now only TWO games away from their first NBA title... remember, they do have ABA titles in their franchise history! Kevin Durant's potential landing spots have seemingly narrowed but we can always dream, right?! Big Perk gives us HIS dream landing spots for KD. I caught up with two of heroes from last night just moments ago, hear what TJ McConnell and Pascal Siakam are saying about being two wins away. What adjustments NEED to...
Jun 12, 2025•47 min
There is some magic to this day for the Indiana Pacers! 25 years ago today, the pacers won game 3 against the Lakers in the 2000 NBA Finals... in just over five hours, they will look to recapture that spirit and defend home court... we've LIVE here in INDY! The Knicks were denied another head coach interview on Wednesday... With Jason Kidd off the table, what is New York's path going forward? Shams gives us the FIVE destinations KD could land. Where would the 2-time FInals MVP fit best?? My Tyre...
Jun 11, 2025•46 min
For the first time since 2000, the Pacers will host an NBA Finals Game! We're here LIVE in Indiana getting you set for game 3 that's just over 24 hours away. After setting a Finals RECORD for most points through the first two games, how is SGA feeling heading into game 3? We check in with the MVP himself after the break. Chiney Ogwumike I hear you spent all morning geeking out with Schwartzcenter over game 2 film and see ONE specific area that COULD make all the different for Indy's offense. Wil...
Jun 10, 2025•46 min
Indiana has been known for improbable comebacks, but not last night! What OKC changed in Game 2 and what it means going forward. It was only one game but our panel saw some troubling signs for the Pacers. Can they unlock their stars to take mometum back? Speaking of stars, we canvas the league for the latest news on KD, Cooper Flagg, Darius Garland and SO much more. Shams is stopping by for a LIVE report! Let's check in on the W. Must-hear comments from Becky Hammon after another brutal Aces los...
Jun 09, 2025•46 min
