NBA Today

Coming up on NBA today: The Nuggets brought the attitude in the altitude last night! Was it just a preview of what's to come for the rest of the series? We discuss... Plus, Richard and Perk give us their biggest adjustments that the Heat need to make for Game 2... And Woj has the latest on the new Phoenix Suns head coach and how it could impact KD and Booker... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today: We have an extended version of our exclusive conversation with Jimmy Butler... Plus, Woj has the latest on Tyler Herro's status. Might we see him this series? And we'll pick our winners for Game 1 and the series! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: Malika sits down with Mike Malone, Aaron Gordon, and Erik Spoelstra at Finals Media Day... Plus, Tristan Thompson joins in studio to share his insight on playing the Nuggets in the WCF... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: We recap the Heat's Game 7 victory over the Celtics and look forward to their Finals matchup with the Nuggets... Plus, Woj joins to discuss Bob Myers' stepping down as Warriors GM... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today: The Celtics are 3 games from making history, but only one from becoming it. How Boston can force the Heat to Game 6 and what it could mean if they don't... Plus, the Nuggets are getting Finals ready, we get an inside perspective on what it is like to be a part of Denver's potent offense: Austin Rivers joins us... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: Nuggets star Jamal Murray will stop by the show LIVE! His feelings ahed of his first Finals appearance... Plus, we break down how the Celtics forced a Game 5 last night in Miami... And after failing to reach expectations, who will be coaching KD and Booker next season? Woj joins with the latest... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: The Nuggets swept the Lakers last night to advance to the Finals for the first time in franchise history. Our panel reacts... Plus, after getting swept for only the third time in his career, LeBron had some interesting comments about his future playing in the NBA... And the Celtics are on the ropes tonight in Miami. Do they have a fighter's chance against the white-hot Heat? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today: The Heat are one game away from a trip back to the Finals after their blowout win last night in South Beach. How exactly are they getting it done? Plus, speaking of the Finals, will the Nuggets end it tonight in LA? Or can LeBron and the Lakers avoid getting swept? And 10-time all star Carmelo Anthony announced his retirement today. We relive some of the best moments from one of the greatest scorers to ever step foot onto the court... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: Miami continues their playoff dominance, taking Game 1 in Boston. Perk tells us why it's time to stop sleeping on the Heat... And from the East to the West. Is it a must win for LA tonight? Why Michael Malone isn't worried about the Lakers' late-game adjustment they made on Jokic... Plus, the 27th WNBA season kicks off tomorrow and we have Commissioner Cathy Engelbert here to tell us everything we need to know about this upcoming season... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today: It was too little too late for the Lakers last night in Denver. But did they find the key to slowing down Jokic? Plus, for the first time in 26 years, the Spurs get the #1 overall pick! How Victor Wembanyama couldn't have hoped for a better fit... And for the third time in four years, it's the Heat and the Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals. Our panel on who has the edge heading into what is sure to be a must-see series... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: We're live at the draft lottery so you know we're on Victor Wembanyama watch! We dive into how tonight could change the landscape of the NBA for many years to come... Plus, Woj joins to discuss the Sixers' firing of Doc Rivers... And we'll preview both Conference Finals matchups... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: We're down to the final four! Our panel previews the conference finals... Plus, Woj joins with the latest on Ja Morant's suspension and Phoenix's decision to fire Monty Williams... And we'll look at what's next for the Sixers after yesterday's Game 7 loss... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: After an abysmal start, Jayson Tatum turned it around down the stretch to save the Celtics season. We have the keys to a huge game seven between Boston and Philly... And no Game 7 needed for Denver. The Nuggets are the first team to book a trip to the Conference Finals. What's next for Kevin Durant and Phoenix? Plus, we have the potential for two more Game 7s. We'll preview tonight's Game 6s in LA and Miami... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today Jack Harlow joins us live in studio! Plus, the Knicks and Warriors both survived their elimination games last night. We break both of those down... And we'll look ahead to tonight's Game 6s in Philly and Phoenix... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: The MVP shocked the Celtics in Boston to take a 3-2 lead headed back to Philadelphia... Plus, Nikola Jokic was dominant again. He has the Suns on brink... And we preview tonight's elimination games in New York and San Fran... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: We react to last night's Game 4s and look ahead to tonight's Game 5s... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today: Two words: DEVIN. BOOKER. How he joined the likes of Michael Jordan with his last two incredible performances. All tied at 2, who has the edge going into a pivotal Game 5? Plus, speaking of incredible performances, James Harden did it again! Now that series is all tied up going back to Boston. Is he the key going forward? And we'll preview tonight's Game 4s in LA and Miami... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: Our panel on Game 2 of Warriors-Lakers, and who should feel better going into Game 3... Plus, we preview the upcoming Game 3s... And the Yay Area's very own E-40 joins the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA today: The epic series continues tonight on ESPN. Will the Dubs bounce back? Or will the Lakers steal another one in the Bay? Stephen A. Smith is here to weigh in... Plus, we dive into the origin story of the rivalry that has defined greatness over the past decade: LeBron vs. Steph... And MVP Joel Embiid returned, but that didn't matter to the Celtics. Perk dives into the statement made by the reigning Eastern Conference champs... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA today: Joel Embiid joins the show fresh off winning his first MVP. But he has bigger goals in mind... Plus, the game that everyone was waiting for did NOT disappoint. Jalen and Perk's first impressions after a thrilling Game 1 win for the Lakers... And there were orange and blue skies last night outside of MSG, but how will the Knicks hold up when Jimmy Butler returns? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: We are hours away from Lakers-Warriors Game 1, one of the most anticipated playoff series in NBA history. We'll break it all down... Plus, some are saying it was Harden's best playoff performance of his career. How worried should we be about the Celtics after dropping Game 1? And Jokic and the top-seeded Nuggets took care of business at home. Our panel on if the sun is setting in Phoenix... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: What. A. Performance. FIFTY for the baby-faced assassin to close out the Kings on the road. We relive EVERY basket that put him on a list that only has ONE name on it... Plus, Sixers-Celtics Game 1 is tonight! Woj has the latest on Joel Embiids status... And we break down the rest of the action form this past weekend... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: It's that time of the year! Two HUGE elimination games tonight on ESPN. Who steps up? Our panel picks their most important players ahead of both Game 6s... Plus, the Celtics took care of business last night against the Hawks. But now that the series is over, how confident is everyone feeling in the Eastern Conference champs? And speaking of advancing, both series in the East are SET! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Round 2 is set: Knicks vs. Heat. But will it be orange and blue skies? Perk makes his series pick... Plus, both the Warriors and Lakers are one win away from advancing. Which series goes to Game 7? Our panel dives into both series ahead of tomorrow's games... And newly crowned Rookie of the Year Paolo Banchero joins the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: Trae Young was ICE cold last night in TD Garden. What it means for the Celtics as we head back to The A for Game 6... Plus, the stage is set, Jokic and the Nuggets will square off against Booker and the Suns in round 2. We have a series preview for you... And speaking of previews, our panel looks ahead to tonight's pivotal Game 5s... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: Our panel reacts to last night's thrillers, plus we preview Suns-Clippers Game 5... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: We react to the biggest storylines from this weekend's Playoff action and preview tonight's pivotal Game 4s... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: Victor Wembanyama joins the show for his first ever American television interview! Plus, our panel reacts to Thursday's games and looks ahead to the weekend... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: The Ja Morant-less Grizz held home court. What Dillon Brooks said about LeBron postgame that you need to hear... And we break down the duel in Denver between Jamal Murray and Ant Man... Plus, breaking news on Kawhi Leonard's status for Game 3 tonight... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: We have Two pivotal games to preview for you. It's going down tonight for both the Bucks and Grizzlies. We have the latest on Giannis and Ja's injury status... Plus, Kevin Hart stops by! And it's the news that shocked the NBA world last night. Executive vice president and head of basketball operations Joe Dumars is here to explain why Draymond Green was handed a one-game suspension... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: Was it a step or a stomp? Dirty or self defense? The fallout and perspective from both sides as the Dubs fall down 0-2... Plus, Joel Embiid and the 76ers with another sound defeat of Brooklyn. Is there any way to defend The Process? And your new defensive player of the year Jaren Jackson Jr. stops by to chat with us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: We break down all the Game 1 action from this past weekend... Plus, Malika sits down for an exclusive one-on-one with Steph Curry... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: The Playoffs are here! We preview all of the biggest storylines... Plus, Jrue Holiday joins the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: We react to last night's play-in games... Plus, Doc Rivers joins ahead of the Sixers first round series vs. the Nets And fresh off last night's win, DeMar DeRozan and Zach Lavine join from the team plane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today: The Lakers are in. Must-hear reaction from LeBron James. But how far does our panel think they can go? Surprise, surprise, Richard and Perk disagree... Plus, what did Trae Young and the Hawks do to cool down the Heat? And we dive into tonight's two play-in matchups... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: The Play-In starts TONIGHT. We'll be previewing tonight's 7 vs. 8 seed matchups... Plus, Lil Rel joins in studio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: The regular season is officially over, so it's time to talk Playoffs... Plus, Brook and Robin Lopez join the show for National Siblings Day... And what's in store for Dallas' future after missing the postseason entirely? Hear what Luka had to say about Dallas' disappointing season... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: UConn's Dan Hurley & Jordan Hawkins join fresh off their National Championship! Plus, Stanford's Haley Jones joins the show as well! And we react to some developing news out of Dallas... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: Staying alive... stayin alive... ah ah ah! Dallas is not done yet thanks to a heroic late game performance from Kyrie... Plus, the battle of LA yet again goes the Clipper way. After the Lakers' loss, our crew on why seeding is so crucial for LeBron and company... And which West team is more dangerous come playoff time: Suns or Nuggets? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today: Doc Rivers had some strong words about the MVP race after Embiid's 50-piece in last night's win... Plus, the Lakers have locked in a play-in spot... What LeBron did that had his teammates calling him "GOAT" afterwards... And we'll preview tonight's Battle for LA... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: Our panel dives into the Lakers' turnaround... Plus, all eyes will be on tonight's monster Eastern Conference showdown between the Celtics and 76ers. Which duo will show up and show out? And Jonathan Givony joins to discuss draft prospects... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: We react to all of the action from this past weekend... Plus, Pascal Siakam and Angel Reese join the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: Our crew reacts to last night's beat down that Boston put on Milwaukee last night... Plus, Zach Lowe breaks down a few of his "10 Things" ahead of a pivotal Western Conference weekend slate... And Kansas star Gradey Dick joins the show... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today: Our panel dives into all of last night's action, including the Mavs' continued slide, and the Kings finally ending their playoff drought... Plus, Tim Bontemps joins to give his final MVP Straw Poll results... And Richard takes your Tick Tok questions... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today: The return of Kevin Durant. What can we -- and Suns fans -- expect right out of the gate? Plus, the Warriors have felt like the "Playoffs have already started," and last night it showed in the 2nd half. Are the Dubs rounding into form? And last time Philly and Dallas battled, Luka and Kyrie combined for 40-plus apiece. What can we expect tonight? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: The Joker was in his bag last night while Embiid watched on. Wait until you see the updated MVP odds... Plus, all of a sudden here come both the Wolves and Pelicans. Are we sleeping on both squads as the Playoffs approach? And not headed for the Playoffs: Ben Simmons. Shut down for the year. We'll dive into that news... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“To be a great leader, you have to be a great follower first.” Diana Taurasi is the most accomplished women’s basketball player of all time, yet still believes she has to prove to herself everyday that she is on the level of her competitors. She sits down with the Warriors President and GM Bob Myers to discuss why she has yet to retire from the game and what she has left to accomplish. Taurasi tells Bob about her desire to be a GM when she calls it quits, while Bob tells her the most challenging parts of the job. She details her relationship with Kobe Bryant and pushes back on the narrative that she’s a trash talker, despite a lot of evidence to the contrary. Also, we learn which 3 NBA players have the distinct honor of being her favorites! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: Darvin Ham joins the show for a special edition of The Upper Room! Plus, LeBron is back thanks to... the "LeBron of Foot Doctors?" And what is going on with Luka, Kyrie and the Mavs? Breaking down the trouble in Texas -- is Big Perk ready to proclaim Dallas as DONE-DONE? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: We've got injury updates on PG, Zion, KAT, Luka, and Kyrie... Plus, we've got voice of the Kings and ESPN's own Mark Jones to tell us what is going right for the Beam Team... And don't miss the debut of Poetry Perk... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today: Ja Morant speaks today after rejoining the Grizz at their game last night... And the Sixers' win streak finally ended in Chicago. What Big Perk learned about Philly during their impressive run... Plus, Jaylen Brown weighs in on his future in Boston. Some surprising wording that C's fans will want to hear... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices