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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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
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