NBA Today
546 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 12 hours ago - ★★★★ - 191 ratingsWith in-depth, comprehensive daily coverage of all aspects of the NBA, Malika Andrews and a vibrant cast of expert analysts and reporters offer their distinct perspectives on the game. She is joined by analysts Vince Carter, Chiney Ogwumike, and Kendrick Perkins, along with Senior Writer Zach Lowe. Ramona Shelburne and Adrian Wojnarowski will be among the top reporters contributing updates from around the league.
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Episodes
Zion returns; Wembanyama vs. Scoot; Paige Bueckers joins the show
October 05, 2022 21:51 - 52 minutesComing up on NBA Today: The return of Zion Williamson was in full-effect last night. We break that down... Plus, Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson put the world on notice and showed why they're the future of the league... And UConn star Paige Bueckers is here in studio! She gives us an update on her rehab and she thinks will win the title this season... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Preseason begins + Doc Rivers joins the show
October 04, 2022 21:42 - 52 minutesAhead on NBA Today: Reactions to all of last night's preseason action... Plus, Doc Rivers joins the show! And the NBA GM's annual survey was released today. Zach Lowe is here to tell us why they were spot on with their championship winner... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Steve Nash joins the show
September 28, 2022 23:27 - 52 minutesComing 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Training Camp Begins
September 27, 2022 21:13 - 52 minutesAhead 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Udoka suspended; NBArank Top 5; Becky Hammon joins the show
September 23, 2022 20:32 - 52 minutesComing 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Udoka faces suspension; Ben Simmons speaks; Luka joins the show
September 22, 2022 21:56 - 52 minutesComing 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sarver selling Suns & Mercury + Giannis joins the show
September 21, 2022 22:44 - 52 minutesAhead 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBArank: 100-26
September 20, 2022 22:54 - 53 minutesAhead 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aces Win Their First Title
September 19, 2022 20:45 - 52 minutesComing 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Don't Sleep!
September 16, 2022 22:44 - 52 minutesComing 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Players React to Sarver Suspension
September 15, 2022 22:07 - 52 minutesComing 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
WNBA Finals are set + Perk's Takes & Bobby's Marks
September 09, 2022 20:40 - 52 minutesAhead 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ranking the Top 5 Backcourts
September 08, 2022 23:14 - 52 minutesAhead 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Luka drops 47, Aces advance to Finals
September 07, 2022 20:23 - 52 minutesAhead 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
THE SPY WHO SIGNED ME
September 06, 2022 16:26 - 48 minutesAs 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 ...
Trade Block Talk + Kyrie's State of Mind
August 19, 2022 21:15 - 52 minutesComing 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 K...
LeBron Stays in LA
August 18, 2022 20:43 - 50 minutesAhead 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Schedule Release Special + LeBron Breaking News
August 17, 2022 20:45 - 52 minutesAhead 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Durant Saga Continues + Ranking the Top 5 Passers
August 17, 2022 17:16 - 52 minutesComing 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Christmas Day Games
August 17, 2022 17:02 - 52 minutesComing 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Miz joins the show
August 11, 2022 20:53 - 52 minutesComing 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 meg...
Durant Latest, Over/Unders, and Napheesa Collier joins
August 10, 2022 21:40 - 52 minutesComing 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 ...
What's going on in Brooklyn?
August 09, 2022 20:24 - 52 minutesAhead 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Eastern Conference Forecast
August 08, 2022 20:26 - 52 minutesComing 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA Friday Latest on Brittney Griner and Lebron James
August 05, 2022 20:33 - 52 minutesThe 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 s...
Kyle Lowry joins the show!
August 05, 2022 12:00 - 1 hourNBA 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brittney Griner Update + Western Conf. Offseason Grades
August 04, 2022 20:52 - 52 minutesComing 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
LeDecision Looms + Jamal Crawford and Joe Dumars join the show
August 03, 2022 20:52 - 52 minutesComing 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tampering Talk, Pro-Ams, and Oscar Robertson on Bill Russell
August 02, 2022 20:20 - 52 minutesAhead 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 megaphone.fm/adc...
Doc Rivers joins the show
August 02, 2022 19:38 - 1 hour76ers 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 ...
Remembering Bill Russell
August 01, 2022 20:28 - 53 minutesDoc Rivers, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and others reflect on the life and legacy of Bill Russell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NYC POINT GOD: Rafer Alston
July 29, 2022 17:51 - 48 minutesRafer “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 megaphone.fm/ad...
Harden Re-Signs With Philly
July 21, 2022 23:48 - 52 minutesAhead on NBA Today: James Harden officially resigns with the Sixers. Tim Legler on what we can expect from Philly this season... Plus, we'll get you caught up on the latest in the Kevin Durant saga... And speaking of trades, a Knicks-Jazz trade surrounding Donovan Mitchell hasn't happened yet. But our analysts put their GM caps on and get a deal done... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Darvin Ham Speaks, Jalen Brunson Introduced & Kings Playoff Chances
July 20, 2022 21:46 - 52 minutesAhead on NBA Today: Lakers coach Darvin Ham recently made comments about Russell Westbrook and Anthony Davis. We react... Plus, it's been exactly one year since the Bucks took the title. Talking Bucks past and present... And yesterday on this show our Marc Spears said WHAT about the Kings??? Could they turn heads this season? We'll discuss... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Weekend Recap + Dikembe Mutombo joins the show
July 19, 2022 23:28 - 52 minutesAhead on NBA Today: We recap LeBron's surprise Drew League performance, while questions about Westbrook's future in LA arise... Plus, after Deandre Ayton resigned with the Suns, Big Perk breaks out his Big List of Big Men... And speaking of big men, legend and Hall of Fame center Dikembe Mutombo joins the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA Today Pod 7-15-22
July 15, 2022 21:57 - 54 minutesThis is NBA Today.. What is going to happen in the NBA, Today? Over the last 2 weeks the answer to that question has been all things from Kevin Durant requesting a trade, Minnesota moving everything except the rights of Prince's recording catalog to the Jazz for Rudy Gobert AND DeAndre Ayton FINALLY getting paid by the Suns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pacers Sign Ayton to Offer Sheet
July 15, 2022 00:36 - 52 minutesAhead on NBA Today: Instant reactions to Deandre Ayton signing a max offer sheet with the Pacers... Plus, Bobby Marks joins the show with some potential trade packages for Donovan Mitchell... And six-time All-Star and four-time NBA Champion Tony Parker joins the show. He catches us up on what he's been up to... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mitchell on the Move?
July 13, 2022 21:41 - 52 minutesAhead on NBA Today: The Jazz are reportedly listening to offers for Donovan Mitchell. We break down potential suitors... Plus, find out what Adam Silver had to say about Kevin Durant's trade request and how it could negatively affect the rest of the league... And speaking of KD and Mitchell, our front office insider Bobby Marks has a proposed four-team trade involving both stars... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Richard Refferson
July 12, 2022 20:37 - 52 minutesComing up on NBA Today: We take a look back at the night that was in Las Vegas! How Chet Holmgren and Josh Giddey may be one of the NBA's best young duos... Plus, speaking of summer league, our very own Richard Jefferson was in action last night. We dive into his past week at ref school and his unforgettable debut last night... And we can't forget about what everyone is waiting for: No, not Richard--the latest reporting on the Kevin Durant sweepstakes... Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
KD Saga, Lakers Drama & Paolo Banchero Interview
July 11, 2022 20:28 - 52 minutesAhead on NBA Today: Not all things that happen in Vegas stay in Vegas...including the drama that surrounds the Lakers. Are we nearing a resolution? And we're going from the Lillard to the Wall. We hear from both players on their new contracts... Plus, Paolo Banchero sits down for a one-on-one interview... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jason Kidd & Josh Giddey join the show
July 09, 2022 04:03 - 52 minutesAhead on NBA Today: Vegas Summer League is officially underway. Highlights from the matchup between top picks Paolo Banchero and Jabari Smith Jr.! Plus, Giddey Up! Fresh off his poster dunk last night, the Thunder star joins us on set--AND Mavs coach Jason Kidd sits down with us too! Also, what's the latest on the trade market surrounding Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving? Adrian Wojnarwoski has the absolute latest details... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Live from Vegas
July 07, 2022 20:26 - 56 minutesAhead on NBA Today: Russell Westbrook in the news based on something his new head coach said... Plus, Zion clears the air after signing his mega extension. What he said that you need to hear... And he went 6th overall in the 2022 draft to the Pacers--Bennedict Mathurin joins the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chet Holmgren Makes His Debut
July 06, 2022 20:23 - 52 minutesComing up on NBA Today: The summer of KD continues! Woj with the latest reporting from around the league... Plus, Chet Holmgren made his summer debut and let's just say he did not disappoint... And we debut our new segment with the Twitter meme star himself...Brian Windhorst talks about why some trades have not been made yet... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Free Agency Updates
July 06, 2022 04:01 - 52 minutesComing up on NBA Today: The Summer of KD and Kyrie is just getting started! Woj with the latest surrounding the duo and their next chapter... Plus, new developments on James Harden's multi-year deal with Philly and how it impacts what the Sixers can do this offseason... And reaction to Zion Williamson's max contract extension and what it means for the future of the Pelicans... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Free Agency Eve
June 29, 2022 22:07 - 48 minutesAhead on NBA Today: WIth James Harden's opt-in decision looming, we'll get into how the Sixers can improve their roster... Plus, the Knicks are making moves! But are they the RIGHT moves? We look at New York's ceiling if they were to acquire Jalen Brunson... And Woj on the latest coming from Bradley Beal and DeAndre Ayton's camp with free agency just a day away... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We Us
June 29, 2022 11:38 - 59 minutesSwagu and Perk discuss Draymond Green's comments towards Big Perk, and why they felt like he was out of line, they also discuss the twitter beef between Stephen A. Smith and Kyrie Irving, and how they got to their respective positions without being star players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Opting In and Buying Out
June 28, 2022 21:56 - 48 minutesAhead on NBA Today: With the opt in deadline approaching, Woj is here to talk about the major contract situations for Kyrie, Westbrook, and John Wall... Plus, with both their point guards returning, we analyze what the options are for the Nets and Lakers. Which is a better destination for free agents? And we reveal this season's WNBA All-Star reserves! Find out who makes it to Chicago... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kyrie stays in Brooklyn, Every superstar isn’t a leader, and the latest on Brittney Griner’s imprisonment in Russia.
June 28, 2022 14:16 - 40 minutesVince Carter and Ros Gold-Onwude react to Kyrie’s decision to opt into another season with the Nets and how that impacts KD’s legacy. Vince discusses how he would have approached KD as a teammate and explains why “every superstar isn’t a leader.” Vince breaks down what he expects to see from Ben Simmons next season. And, Ros gives the latest on Brittney Griner’s arrest and imprisonment in Russia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Could Nets lose Kyrie and KD?
June 27, 2022 20:24 - 48 minutesComing up on NBA Today... The countdown to Free Agency has begun! With only three days until it officially starts, we look at the BIG names who could be on the move... PLUS... The Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant saga continues. Are the Nets possibly on the verge of losing both their stars? Woj joins with the latest. AND... Should Kyrie and LeBron reuniting in L-A scare the rest of the league? Draymond Green said he isn't worried. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Draft Episode for Jun 24, 2022
June 24, 2022 20:32 - 49 minutesI'm Malika Andrews joined by soulmates Richard Jefferson and Kendrick Perkins, NBA Front office Insider Bobby Marks and sentior insider Adrian Wojnarowski...Coming up Woj will peel back the curtain on how Paolo Banchero became the number pick after all signs pointing to Jabari Smith JR...this is fascinating.. But we have to start with the basketball news of day and yes i want to be clear BASKETBALL news of the day... Kyrie Irving...Kevin Durant released a podcast today and here is some of wha...