
NBA Today
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Lakers-Warriors preview; Sixers steal Game 1; Nuggets go up 2-0
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
Steph drops 50; Heat and Nuggets take Game 1; Sixers-Celtics preview
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
Previewing tonight's Game 6s + East Semis are set
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
Bucks stop here; Knicks advance; Paolo Banchero joins the show
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
Hawks force Game 6; Suns bounce Clippers; Wednesday preview
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
Lakers and Heat go up 3-1; Suns-Clippers preview
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
Weekend recap; Giannis update; Best of the Playoffs so far?
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
Victor Wembanyama joins the show
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
Grizz handle their biz; Duel in Denver; Kawhi update
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
Kevin Hart joins the show + Draymond Green suspended for Game 3
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
Jaren Jackson Jr. joins the show; Kings + Sixers go up 2-0; Previewing tonight's Game 2s
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
Weekend Recap + One-on-one with Steph Curry
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
Playoff Preview + Jrue Holiday joins the show
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
Doc Rivers + DeMar DeRozan & Zach Lavine join the show
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
Lakers and Hawks clinch; 9 vs. 10 preview; Anthony Black joins the show
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
7 vs. 8 matchups; Lil Rel joins the show
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
The Playoffs are set; Brook and Robin Lopez join the show; Mavericks fallout
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
UConn's Dan Hurley & Jordan Hawkins + Stanford's Haley Jones join the show
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
Mavs stay alive; Lakers get Clipped; Suns or Nuggets?
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
MVP race over?; Nuggets soft?; Lakers-Clippers preview
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
Lakers' turnaround; Celtics-Sixers preview; Jonathan Givony joins
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
Pascal Siakam & Angel Reese join the show
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
Boston's beat down; Zach's Things; Gradey Dick joins the show
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
No rest in the West; Final MVP Straw Poll; Tik Talkin' with Richard
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
Warriors' comeback; KD's return; Wednesday night preview
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
Updated MVP odds; Sleeper Squads; Simmons shut down
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
Diana Taurasi
“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
Darvin Ham joins the show; LeBron returns; Drama in Dallas
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
Injury updates; Mark Jones joins the show; Poetry Perk
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
Ja Morant speaks; Sixers' streak ends; Jaylen Brown on Celtics future
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
Making MVP cases; West playoff race; Perk interviews Ben Affleck
Ahead on NBA Today: Three weeks, four candidates, and only ONE man can win. The MVP race is coming down to the wire and our panel makes a case for each candidate... Plus, we'll discuss the tight race for the last few spots out West... And our very own Kendrick Perkins sits down with Ben Affleck! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ja Morant interview; Wild Wild West; Dame on the state of the NBA
Coming up on NBA Today: Our exclusive sit-down interview with Grizzlies star Ja Morant after the Commisioner announced his eight game suspension... Plus, with just over three weeks left in the regular season, the West is just getting more wild... And Damian Lillard went on JJ Redick's podcast and didn't hold back... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ja Morant suspended; Nuggets in "chill mode"; Warriors-Clippers preview
Ahead on NBA Today: Woj joins with an update on Ja Morant... And with the Nuggets losing their fourth straight, our panel on whether they've just hit a wall, or if there are signs for real panic to set in... Plus, a preview of tonight's Western Conference showdown between the Warriors and Clippers...n Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bucks' statement in Sactown; Celtics' cause for concern; Givony's top college prospects
Coming up on NBA Today: The best team in the East had a a statement win in Sacramento last night. How Giannis and Khris Middleton had potentially their best outing in over 500 games as teammates... Plus, the Celtics lost last night to Chiney's Rockets. With the 76ers only one game behind from second, should the Celtics be worried? Our crew will discuss how important seeding is for Boston... And Jonathan Givony breaks down his top college prospects ahead of March Madness... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Becky Hammon
Winning her first title hasn’t changed Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon. She sits down with Bob to detail how her perseverance shaped her success both as a player and a coach. Hammon assesses her desire to still be an NBA coach, while noting there’s still plenty of work to do in the WNBA. She examines her relationships with All-Stars Kelsey Plum and DeMar Derozan, and her long dinners with Gregg Popovich that she couldn’t get out of if she tried. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Weekend recap; Bold predictions; New #2 in the draft?
Coming up on NBA Today: Our panel breaks down all of the action from this past weekend... Plus, with March Madness underway, Jonathan Givony is here to tell us who is giving Scoot some competition as the #2 pick... And with one month left in the regular season, our analysts make their bold predictions... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Defending the Post with Zach Lowe
On the CJ McCollum Show, CJ welcomes sportswriter and host of the Lowe Post, Zach Lowe, to discuss the most surprising teams this season and the tight Western and Eastern Conferences (2:23), CJ's faceoff with ex-teammate Trail Blazers Damian Lillard (12:30), how Lowe grades and votes for MVP (16:02), how to fix the NBA All-Star Game (30:01), and load management and why injuries are so frequent today(38:01). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
International Women's Day
Malika, Chiney, Ramona, and Becky are in studio for today's special International Women's Day edition of NBA Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ranking the East; Grizz & Lakers updates; Tuesday preview
Ahead on NBA Today: We break down the Eastern Conference showdowns from last night, and Jalen ranks his top teams in the conference... Plus, Ramona Shelburne and Dave McMenamin join with updates from the Grizzlies and Lakers... And we'll preview tonight's slate that will massively impact the Western Conference standings. Are any of tonight's games must-win? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ja Morant steps away from team; Weekend recap
Ahead on NBA Today: Adrian Wojnarowski, Ramona Shelburne, Marc Spears, and Vince Carter join to discuss the latest developments with Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies... Plus, we recap all of the action from this past weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Warriors' turnaround; Mavs' new duo; Weekend preview
Ahead on NBA Today: Are the 3rd Quarter Warriors back? We'll break down their win over the struggling Clippers... Plus, the Luka-Kyrie Texas two-step showed out last night. We've got a couple spicy 40-pieces on the grill! Big Perk is cooking some takes up... And we'll preview the biggest matchups for this upcoming weekend, including Nuggets-Grizzlies and Sixers-Bucks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
KD debuts; LeBron update; Tatum's superstar status
Coming up on NBA Today: We have some breaking news on LeBron's injury. Woj joins with the latest and when we might see him back... Plus, Jayson Tatum send a statement to the league last night? And what the Bucks did to win their 16th straight. We dive into the top two teams in the East... And full reaction to Kevin Durant's debut with the Suns. Richard breaks down why his presence alone will help all his new teammates... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Boston Celtics All-Access
Malika and Perk are in Boston for Celtics All-Access, including interviews with Marcus Smart, Jayson Tatum, and Al Horford! Plus, Chiney and Richard are holding it down in LA with their expectations for KD's debut and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dame drops 71; MVP debate; G.O.A.T. Poll
Ahead on NBA Today: Sunday was Dame Time--our panel's reaction to the absurd performance put on by the Blazers star last night... Plus, the MVP race is starting to get spicy. On the heels of massive weekends from the three favorites, Tristan's must-see MVP rankings in just a bit... And the results are in regarding a national survey about the Great of All-Time: Jordan or LeBron? Did the scoring record finally tilt the scale? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thursday recap; Future of the Game pt. 2; Hawks coaching search update
Coming up! The NBA is officially back and it sure did not disappoint! We react to all of last night's action... Plus, part two of Malika's exclusive sit-down with Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum, Ja Morant, and Donovan Mitchell... And Woj joins with an update on the Hawks' head coaching search... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Adam Silver
A friend once called Adam Silver “the most introverted person in an extroverted position.” He sits down with Bob Myers to discuss where he found his voice and how he found his way to the NBA. Silver discusses the impact of his father and the influence of his predecessor David Stern, who even taught him how to pack a suitcase. He tells Bob about the toughest parts of his job and details the legacy he wants to leave for his daughters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Basketball is back! Lakers' playoff push; Steph + KD updates; Future of the Game Roundtable
Ahead on NBA Today: Basketball is back! We look ahead at all the important storylines heading into the stretch run... Plus, Malika sits down with "the Future of the Game" - Ja Morant, Donovan Mitchell, Luka Doncic, and Jayson Tatum - all in one room in one interview for the first time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hawks fire Nate McMillan; Wembanyama Watch; load management
Ahead on NBA Today: Nate McMillan is OUT in Atlanta. We'll dive into Trae Young's point of view in the matter, and who the Hawks may look at to fill the role... And we can't wait to dive into some Victor Wembanyama talk with our draft experts. The latest on the seven-foot-five Parisian sensation... Plus, Perk, Jalen, Ramona and Chiney discuss all things load management. How the league can fix the issue that doesn't seem to be slowing down... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
One-on-One with Anthony Edwards; Zach's Things; ranking the top two-way players
Ahead on NBA Today: Malika sat down with Anthony Edwards, who did not hold back on ANY subject... And Zach breaks down three topics from his latest "10 Things" column... Plus, Tristan and Jalen rank their top 5 two-way players... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Clippers sign Russell Westbrook; All-Star reax; KD and Kyrie on trade requests
Ahead on NBA Today: Woj joins to discuss the latest on Russell Westbrook signing with the Clippers... And we break down everything from All-Star weekend in Salt Lake City... Plus, hear what KD and Kyrie had to say about player movement in the NBA... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices