Coming up on NBA Today: Hello Brooklyn! Malika Andrews is LIVE with Nets head coach Steve Nash as training camp is underway! Plus, is the sun setting in Phoenix? We dive into how DeAndre Ayton feels about being back in the valley... And which teams in the East are on the outside looking in? Our panel takes a look at who could surprise people this season... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 28, 2022•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ahead on NBA Today: Our reporters join us live from Nets, Sixers, and Pelicans training camps... Plus, Ja Morant tells us why he's not satisfied until he's the best in the league... And can Nikola Jokic be the next Tim Duncan? We compare the two big men... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 27, 2022•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Coming up on NBA Today: Celtics leadership speaks for the first time since announcing Ime Udoka's one year suspension... Plus, it's the final day of NBArank! We break down the top 5... And fresh off her first title with the Las Vegas Aces, head coach Becky Hammon joins the show live! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 23, 2022•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Coming up on NBA Today: Woj with the latest on the likely suspension for Celtics Head Coach Ime Udoka... Plus, Ben Simmons tells all! An inside look at his fallout in Philly and why the Nets will be virtually unguardable... Also, Mavericks star Luka Doncic joins the show! He tells us why THIS Mavs team is ready for a finals run... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 22, 2022•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ahead on NBA Today: Reactions to Robert Sarver's statement announcing his intentions to sell the Suns and Mercury... Plus, Giannis Antetokounmpo joins the show for an exclusive one-on-one interview... And we break down the latest NBArank release: players 25-11... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 21, 2022•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ahead on NBA Today: NBArank is back! We react to players 100-26... Plus, the latest on some key players returning to action. When we can expect Zion, Kawhi, and Jamal Murray back? And who really runs LA? We dive into how special LeBron's 20th season could be and whether it's now or never for Kawhi's title hopes with the Clippers... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 20, 2022•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Coming up on NBA Today: With Robert Sarver suspended for the year, how the Suns may approach contract decisions... And the Lakers add yet another point guard. What Dennis Schroder's signing means for the L.A's lineup... Plus, month from tipoff! Many questions remain: talking Harden, Embiid, Middleton, Lonzo Ball and more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 19, 2022•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Coming up on NBA Today The players and teams you SHOULDN'T sleep on with the season just over a month away! We debut our new segment: Don't Sleep! And our continued coverage of Robert Sarver's suspension and an update on Brittney Griner, as President Biden meets with her family for first time today... Plus, we break down how the SUN extended the series last night and what they need to do to force a game 5... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 16, 2022•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Coming up on NBA Today: Fresh off being introduced in Cleveland, we break down the EXPECTATIONS for Donovan Mitchell in his FIRST year with the Cavs. Plus, 30 years ago, the Dream Team took the world by storm. Today, it's European players running the show. Our Kirk Goldsberry with the impact they've had on the worldwide game... Also, reaction from Chris Paul and LeBron James following the Robert Sarver suspension... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 15, 2022•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ahead on NBA Today: Perk tweeted WHAT about the Lakers new backcourt? And Ramona on whether they're done making moves this offseason. Hmm.. Plus, we've got our summer school report cards! Our crew gave which team an A+ for their bold offseason? Who got an "F??" And from class to hall pass! Looking back at the best moments of Manu Ginobili's Hall of Fame career, ahead of his enshrinement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 09, 2022•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ahead on NBA Today: Giannis was in action at EuroBasket. Reactions to that game... Plus, there were backcourt changeups throughout this off season. So which pairing came out on top? We rank the top 5 backcourts in the NBA... And who is the best free agent still on the market? We debate that and more.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 08, 2022•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ahead on NBA Today: Our first show back since Donovan Mitchell became a Cav and KD stayed put. The fallout and reaction to all that shortly... Plus, Luka Doncic and Rudy Gobert put on a show in their EuroBasket matchup... And a legendary career comes to an end. We'll give the great Sue Bird her flowers, and break down the Aces' big win... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 07, 2022•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast As Sue Bird plays her final WNBA season, we have a wild story from an important part of her career. This was reported by 30 for 30 Podcasts in 2019. For legends Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird, life in the WNBA paled in comparison to the lavish treatment they received in Russian professional basketball, courtesy of their team owner and benefactor, Shabtai Kalmanovich. Kalmanovich spoiled his stars, showering them with expensive gifts, luxury hotels, and private concerts -- but he was a man with a sha...
Sep 06, 2022•48 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Coming up on NBA Today: It's what EVERYONE is waiting for... Our reporters answer the pressing questions on who will be traded first: Durant, Mitchell, or Westbrook? PLUS... speaking of potential trades... We take a deep-dive Kyrie Irving's state of mind. What might the next steps be for one of the league's most intriguing players? ALSO... We preview the Battle of L-A... Or the lack-there-of... What we can expect between the hallway rivals this season. and an update on the health of PG and Kawhi...
Aug 19, 2022•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ahead on NBA Today: Breaking down LeBron's decision to stay in LA... Plus, Sabrina and the Liberty shocked the world last night; is the Statue of Liberty wearing Cinderella's slipper? And NBA bettors listen up: we'll beef up your wallets with some win totals you should be smashing the over with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 18, 2022•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ahead on NBA Today: It's NBA Schedule Release Day! We break it all down... PLUS, instant reactions to LeBron's 2-year extension with the Lakers... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 17, 2022•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Coming up on NBA Today: Kevin Durant takes to Twitter to make one thing clear: he doesn't plan on retiring. We dive into what OTHER options there might be for the Nets' superstar... PLUS... Bronny James is trending! We react to his show-stopping dunk AND Matt Barnes and Jalen Rose give their pitch for UCLA and Michigan! ALSO... it's NBA ASSIST week! We rank our top 5 PASSERS of ALL-TIME! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 17, 2022•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Coming up on NBA Today: Get your santa hats on! We sleigh down the NBA Christmas Day schedule! Which match-up are we MOST looking forward to? Don't miss it! PLUS... What's the hold-up on the K-D front? Could he possibly SIT OUT next season if he isn't traded from Brooklyn? We answer all those questions. AND...We react to Giannis's interesting comments about potentially wearing another jersey before it's all said and done... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 17, 2022•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Coming up on NBA Today: The latest on the Kevin Durant sweepstakes. Could KD reunite with James Harden to create one of the most lethal lineups in NBA History? Bobby Marks lays out a potential trade... Plus, will Steph, Jokic or Giannis capture a third NBA MVP? Or will Luka or Embiid take home the hardware? We continue our ESPN Summer Forecast projections... And the Miz joins NBA Today to talk about his Cleveland fandom, Wrestlemania, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...
Aug 11, 2022•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Coming up on NBA Today: The domino that has yet to fall.—we have new outlook on the Kevin Durant Trade saga and how it impacts the rest of the league. Plus, our high-rollers roll the dice on some of Caesar's win-loss totals for next season. Which teams are poised to surpass projected totals? And WNBA All-Star Napheesa Collier joins the show. She'll breakdown what it means to be back on the court less than 3 months after giving birth, and how the Lynx can sneak in the playoffs... Learn more about...
Aug 10, 2022•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ahead on NBA Today: All the latest from our insiders on the KD-Nets saga... Plus, our win-loss projections for the West are out! Why the reigning champs may have a tougher road back to glory... And Andraya Carter joins the show to talk WNBA Playoffs and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 09, 2022•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Coming up on NBA Today: We take a look at the win-loss projections for the Eastern Conference. Who deserves the top spot? We discuss... Plus, there was plenty of action this weekend. We check in on who's showed out during the summer runs. And of course the Murray and Branchero beef... Also, how the young Grizzlies are drawing motivation from Draymond Green. All that and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 08, 2022•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast The nine year sentence Griner received in a Russian Court yesterday sent shockwaves through the basketball community and the world. We just heard some of the comments, the reaction, the outrage from her teammates and coach. We saw even more pouring in on social media. But now that the trial has concluded, experts say that negotiations for her release can truly begin. We also turn to a Lebron watch. All eyes obviously on LeBron and the Lakers as a potential extension is in the air -- you had some...
Aug 05, 2022•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast NBA Champion Kyle Lowry chops it up with Vince Carter about his desire to win another ring. Life after being traded to the Miami Heat. Jimmy Butler’s new hair. How he found balance by playing golf. What it’s like to tee off in front of a huge crowd at the Lake Tahoe pro-am. And, Vince explains why Kyle should be considered as the Raptors GOAT. LET’S GO! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 05, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Coming up on NBA Today: The latest on Brittney Griner... Plus, reacting to Kevin Pelton's offseason grades for the Western Conference... And could LeBron's time in LA be running out? We dive into what LeBron's next steps may be with him now being eligible to sign an extension... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 04, 2022•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Coming up on NBA Today: LeBron James has a monumental decision to make regarding his tenure with the Lakers. Bobby Marks joins with the ramifications for both parties... Plus, fresh off another title, the Warriors may not be as set up as they think for the future. We dive into their 2023 offseason.... And in honor of Jamal Crawford joining the show, Jalen Rose and Matt Barnes debate who has the best handles in NBA history... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 03, 2022•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ahead on NBA Today: We dive into the potential tampering issues the Knicks and 76ers may be facing. Sixers Head Coach Doc Rivers weighs in on the situation... And it's been a fun summer thus far filled with a ton of highlights. We take a look back at the best moments from the Pro-Am Leagues... Plus, Malika Andrews talked with the legend Oscar Robertson yesterday. The Big O reflects on some fond memories of the late-great Bill Russell... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...
Aug 02, 2022•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast 76ers Head Coach Doc Rivers joins Vince Carter and Ros Gold-Onwude. Doc addresses the tampering allegations surrounding James Harden’s new deal and discusses why Ben Simmons wanted out of Philly. Doc explains why Joel Embiid’s MVP snub will make him better than ever. Doc and Vince also give us the secret to success for developing camaraderie and team culture on NBA road trips. Doc dives into why this current generation of players is different from previous generations and explains how social med...
Aug 02, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Doc Rivers, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and others reflect on the life and legacy of Bill Russell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 01, 2022•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Rafer “Skip 2 My Lou” Alston joins to discuss being featured in Showtime’s “NYC POINT GODs”, how he was able to make the jump from the AND1 mixtape tour to an 11-year career in the NBA, what it meant for LeBron to play in the Drew League and shares stories of other NBA stars including Kobe who made appearances in streetball leagues, and Vince talks about playing in Rucker Park for the first time and being teammates with Rafer in Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...
Jul 29, 2022•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast