It's the Wild Wild West in the NBA as the top teams in the league in point differential all are in the Western Conference. The Thunder, Nuggets and Rockets are all outscoring their opponents by over 11 points a night and that trio was all in action on Wednesday. There is a new look taking over Miami... Danny shows us the secret to how the Heat have turned up the scoring this season... Jalen Brunson is back, but are the Knicks clicking on all cylinders? Who has to change their ways for the Knicks...
Nov 20, 2025•47 min
LeBron is back - lets put this historic night in perspective when it comes to longevity - just 5 players made it to 21 seasons in the league: Chris Paul, Kevin Garnett, Dirk, Robert Parish and Kevin Willis.. How about 22 seasons? Just one name - half man half amazing Vince Carter, who called it a career back in 2020. Why it's not all sunshine for Steph and the Warriors in Florida today- Shams is here with the latest on Steph's ankle on the second night of a back-to-back. And it is a good thing S...
Nov 19, 2025•47 min
If you love hoops, heck if you love sports -- tonight is one you circle because it could mark the beginning of LeBron's historic 23rd season in the NBA. Milwaukee left Cleveland with more than just a loss last night... The latest on the severity of Giannis' injury, and what it could mean for the Bucks...Three teams are quietly changing the shape of the East. The question is: which of these early climbs actually means more than it looks?PG makes his season debut, facing his former team, and it al...
Nov 18, 2025•47 min
What EXACTLY are we witnessing from the freshly fueled up Rockets? Someone on this panel has some LOFTY praise for Houston that you gotta hear...Good vibes in Dallas! Finally. What was the catalyst in Coop's career game and what does it mean for the Mavs moving forward? Hmmm....Year 23 loading! Just how soon 'til the King retakes court and how will he fit in with the new-look Lakers? Shams Charania is here and has the latest! Steph went ice cold, Draymond Green lost his cool... AND none of it ma...
Nov 17, 2025•48 min
It's Friday!!! Which means its week 3 of the NBA Cup tips off tonight! And all 30 teams have at least played one game of group play-- As a reminder, the NBA Cup will consist of two stages: Group Play and the Knockout Rounds. Here's a look at the favorites to win each of their respective groups... The Raptors, Magic, Bucks in the East... and then the Thunder, Lakers, and Spurs are atop the West side... We will for sure have a clearer picture of what the Cup standings look like after tonight's NIN...
Nov 14, 2025•48 min
The greatest shooter of all time came was unleashed last night... Steph Curry dropped 22 points in the 3rd quarter against the Spurs. His 23rd 20+ point 3rd quarter of his career. Shai Gilgious Alexander only needed 3 quarters to drop 30 and has now sat and rested more 4th quarters then he has had to play.. Very consistent...And there is Nikola Jokic. Who coming into last night was shooting 76% from the field and averaging almost 32 points in his last 4 games... last night Joker faced the Clippe...
Nov 13, 2025•47 min
OKC ruins Steph's return. Is it time to sound the alarm in San Francisco? We dissect Draymond's candid comments following the ugly loss....Speaking of the Thunder, how do they plan to defend Luka tonight? And what's Luka's counter? We've got dueling breakdowns from Chiney and Perk on tap....Should the Mavs enter rebuild mode? Brian Windhorst lays out ALL the options on the table follwing Nico Harrison's dismissal. Nikola Jokic had a night to remember in Sac-Town while Doug Christie had fiery com...
Nov 12, 2025•47 min
Last night was the best night of basketball this season — fifteen game-tying or go-ahead buckets in the final 75 seconds! We'll break down the tape and show you exactly how it all unfolded. Victor Wembanyama keeps doing things we've never seen before… but what does the best version of Wemby really look like? Brian Windhorst has thoughts... Nico Harrison is out as Mavericks GM. We've got every angle covered — the what, the why, and how we got to this point. Another wild finish in the Motor City a...
Nov 11, 2025•47 min
Don't look now, but the Pistons are the hottest team in the East! Cade's clutch again, but it's HOW they're winning that's raising eyebrows. It was another weekend full of Wemby moments we've never seen before.. Wait 'til you see what he added to the highlight reel this weekend...Brandon Ingram made waves this weekend... literally. But he's not the first to make a splash. We take a look back at some of the league's most hydrating highlights. Things aren't clicking in Dallas, and Jason Kidd's lat...
Nov 10, 2025•48 min
The Future meets the Master for the 5th time ever tonight! Welcome into our Los Angeles Studios-- I'm Malika Andrews. It's Friday, which means it's an NBA Cup Day! Tonight, Kevin Durant and Victor Wembanyama lead their squads into their first game of group play. The Warriors are in the mile-high city tonight taking on the Nuggets-- but they won't be at full strength... how worried should Dubs fans be with health issues popping up only 10 games into the season? Today is National Jersey Day so we ...
Nov 07, 2025•48 min
The LeBron-less Lakers are 7-2! And now the King is one step closer to returning. Shams is here with the latest. What was the bigger story last night in MSG: the Knicks offense or the Wolves lackluster defense? We dive into the numbers and check the tape with Big Perk...Cooper's alley-oop highlight of the night! But it wasn't enough to beat the last place Pels. Is it time to sound the alarm in Dallas? The streak's over… but not the statement. What Oklahoma City showed in their first loss that sh...
Nov 06, 2025•47 min
Spurs take on the Lakers in a showdown.... The Bulls have got off to a hot start, how have they been doing this and how long can they keep it up? We talk about the newest stars in college basketball and the impact they've made so far. Anthony Edwards has been cleared to play tonight, what can we expect from him? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 05, 2025•47 min
You've seen the shot but have you heard what Giannis and Myles Turner said AFTER the game? It was spicy! Full reaction and analysis is on tap...Another day, another troubling quote from Ja Morant. We'll decipher what he said AND what we're hearing about the Grizzlies plan to navigate it...To Quote the GREAT Stuart Scott - It must be butter cuz LA is on a roll!.. What did we learn about the depleted Lakers last night? Grab a beverage. LeBron. Steph. And one conversation you never thought you'd he...
Nov 04, 2025•47 min
Latest on Ja Morant's comments, could this be the beginning of the end for him in Memphis? Lakers have been crusing so far without Lebron, how long can they keep this up? Spurs lose their 1st game and Wemby didn't have a very impressive outing, how can they bounce back? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 03, 2025•43 min
Welcome to a CHILLING Halloween Edition of NBA Today! We have plenty of tricks, treats, and buckets throughout the show-- including a reveal of our Halloween Costumes that you will not want to miss! The NBA Cup starts tonight! It snuck up on us! our panel's predictions may spook you.. plus we have an update on Luka Doncic's status tonight... The WNBA and the players' association reached a 30-day extension for their CBA, we have the latest on what the league and players are looking for. Chiney we...
Oct 31, 2025•47 min
A light 28,16, and 1st career buzzer-beater for Austin Reaves...Coming up: Full reaction to Reaves's winner INCLUDING Luka's thoughts on the budding star...The Denver Nuggets are the first team in NBA history to drop 120 AND shoot 50% from the field in EACH of their first 4 games. How is Jokic elevating the mile high city to ANOTHER level? Have you peeped tonight's slate ? Giannis, Wemby, Steph....ALL in action and we take you LIVE to the site of EACH matchup to get you ready. Warriors on the ro...
Oct 30, 2025•49 min
The north never forgets.... and neither, apparently, does Giannis... What he said after last night's statement performance that might change how the East looks at Milwaukee...Something's shifting in Philly, and it starts with Maxey and a rookie turning heads. We'll explain what's brewing next. New developments in the league's ongoing gambling investigation and the major financial implications ahead...Still to come....Not 1, not 2, not 3 nor 4. Windy power ranks his top FIVE teams following week ...
Oct 29, 2025•47 min
Ho hum, another must-see night from Victor Wembanyama. Hear from the phenom on what sticks out MOST about his red hot start to the season...For the first time since we learned of Giannis' reported interest in the Knicks, the Greek Freak faces off against New York. We have updates for you on Cooper Flagg. What's the latest on his shoulder and why do his Mavs rank DEAD last in offensive efficiency? Not the combo you'd expect to shake up the East... but this one? It's working. Why this unlikely pai...
Oct 28, 2025•47 min
We pose the question: what or WHO has fueled Wemby's scorching start to the season? The answer's gonna surprise you...What does Cooper Flagg have in common with T-Mac, Kobe, Dwight, and Bron? Full analysis of the rook's historical weekend is on deck... No Doncic, no problem. Not when Austin Reaves is dropping 51-burgers on the road. Hear from Austin on his career night AND all the up to the minute news on Luka's injuries......After last week's bombshell charges, is the NBA rethinking how it hand...
Oct 27, 2025•47 min
We did have two excellent games last night: Steph delivered a vintage Curry Flurry and has Big Perk believing in the Bay... He breaks down the key for them to contend out West. Shai Gilgeous Alexander just had a 55 point wing dinner! All flats!! Chiney tells us why the MVP is getting even better. Still to come... Steph Curry wasn't alone.. Anthony Edwards was one of record 5 players with a 40-point performance in season openers... What can ANT put up against the Lakers in his second game tonight...
Oct 24, 2025•47 min
We start NBA Today with a developing story... Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups is charged in an illegal poker operation tied to the Mafia. Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier is among several people charged in a separate but related illegal sports betting case where he's being accused of using NBA insider information. Normally a 1 for 9 night from Embiid would be the story for the Sixers, but did you see what VJ Edgecombe did? We're talking Philly...What was the key that unlocked Wem...
Oct 23, 2025•47 min
Did you know the COMBINED age of Wemby and Coop is still younger than LeBron James? The future of the league takes center stage tonight and we've got a live report from Texas...Shams is here by with ALL the intel you need ahead of tonight's insane 12-game slate! The latest on Embiid, Ja, and so much more...Andscape offers an inside look at the heartbreak of Cleveland's 2nd round loss last season. Hear from the Cavs core 4 on why this season will be different. Still to come....24 teams in action ...
Oct 22, 2025•47 min
Luka Doncic and the Lakers open the season tonight against the Warriors but it will be without LeBron James as he continues to recover from sciatica. After sixteen seasons and four titles… Steph told me something that might surprise you about where his focus is now. What's driving the greatest shooter alive heading into Year 17? Tonight, as OKC raises its banner, Kevin Durant walks back through the door he once closed, this time in Rockets Red... find out why he's seeing this new chapter in Hous...
Oct 21, 2025•47 min
Kevin Durant will enter the season with a brand new contract extension... 2 years and $90 million dollars. Tim Legler's Coach's Corner continues with Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle... find out what adjustments he is already making to get Indiana back in contention... Russell Westbrook has been giving us meme magic for years and now, the Kings era is off to a viral start... what did he say that has instantly became the newest addition to that collection? Giannis is flying high again, literally.....
Oct 20, 2025•46 min
Joel Embiid WILL be in action tonight for the Sixers last preseason game. How much will you see him on the floor and what does this accelerated timeline mean for the Sixers season? And as this is the finals night of the preseason, here in Los Angeles, we have news on the Lakers plan for Luka later against Sacramento and news on Bradley Beal. Plus Danny Green takes us inside a special program that's bringing basketball inside prison walls- and why it's so much more than just a game of pick up. … ...
Oct 17, 2025•47 min
Cooper Flagg has soared above his rookie class this preseason.. BUT we'll show you why Jason Kidd may have some questions about where he fits in the lineup. LaMelo Ball put on a show last night - NOW how does he take his game to the next level? Perk's got some ideas... LeBron James is OUT to start the season, but how long will the Lakers have to tread water without him? Mike Brown joins Tim Legler for our new coaches corner segment... You'll want to hear how the Knicks head coach envisions his o...
Oct 16, 2025•48 min
We have a packed show coming up.... including a high flying Zion sighting last night... How he can keep this up in the preseason. Plus... why there is so much more to the Steph Curry show than just Steph this preseason. We'll reveal all the surprising developments in the Bay. And speaking of reveals, JJ Reddick takes us inside his new approach for the Lakers this season. Will JJ be able to answer all the questions our panel has about the Lakers defense? A renaissance is happening across the NBA ...
Oct 15, 2025•47 min
Tonight, we get the first glimpse of Luka Doncic this season. How much will he play? And will we see him tomorrow against the Mavs? A live report ahead. The Mavs gave us a glimpse of how they plan to build their new look offense around Cooper Flagg. What IS that plan and will it work? Perk's here to tell us. Wemby is back doing extra terrestrial things on the basketball court like ONLY he can. The Bucks put up how many 3 pointers this weekend? What sort of blueprint is this for their season and ...
Oct 14, 2025•47 min
One week everyone's speculating you could end up a Knick...the next? Your current team signs your brother. Shams is stopping by to tell us what it means..Wemby's back in action and ballin...BUT there's another Spur that has everyone talking. We breakdown Dylan Harper's debut and what it means for the pecking order out West. What made the Aces title so special? Our experts are standing by to spotlight why title #3 might be the most unique and challenging of ALL time. Another day, another SGA acco...
Oct 13, 2025•48 min
LeBron James' 23rd NBA season hits an early roadblock.... Our injury analyst is here to explain what's really going on and how long before we see him back in purple and gold. We've got the top moments from last night's preseason games and some of these highlights will make you forget it's still October. From early struggles to the edge of history, the Aces are one win from a third title in four years. Is tonight the moment their dynasty becomes undeniable? The Clippers are the league's oldest te...
Oct 10, 2025•47 min
