NBA Today

Ahead on NBA Today: Perk's top 3 MVP candidates went off last night. We continue our MVP debate... Plus, we analyze how the Lakers have won their last 6 of 8 games... Plus, in the HISTORY of the NBA, we've never entered December with this many 30-point scorers. But who's the most impressive? Richard, Vince, and Perk answer.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today: The rematch of last season's Western Conference Finals did NOT disappoint! How the top-two scorers went down to the wire. We break it all down... Plus, speaking of Luka and Steph, we run through the early-season MVP odds. Who deserves more love? I know Big Perk has a take... And we put some wagers down. What the best bets are a quarter of the way through the season... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up! The Lakers were shocked at the buzzer! We break down everything that went wrong for LA in the 4th. Slicing up some blame pie... Plus, Zion played his 100th game of his career last night. Our panel hands out their grades... And we've got injury updates on Karl-Anthony Towns, James Harden, and more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: We break down all the best action from last night: Giannis vs. Luka, Ja in MSG, and more! Plus, some looming questions surrounding a potential Lakers and Pacers trade. Lakers reporter Dave McMenamin joins us with the latest ahead of their game tonight... And speaking of trades...it's Cyber Monday, and who better than Bobby Marks to detail some of the hottest deals around the league... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: Ben Simmons makes his long awaited return to Philly tonight... Plus, it's been a jam-packed 72 hours since we last signed off. We react to all the happenings from around the Association... And did you know that the one seed in the West is separated by only a game and a half from the ninth seed? We dive into the wild Western Conference... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today: We have TWO guests joining us today: Lakers head coach Darvin Ham and Hawks star Trae Young are stopping by! Plus, we react to all the action from around the association last night... And what's up with the Warriors? Kirk Goldberry tells us exactly why they've struggled thus far... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today: Woj has the latest on the potential returns of Kawhi Leonard and Kyrie Irving... Plus, Steph Curry's 50 piece was not enough for the Warriors to get their first road victory. Now 15 games into the season, we assess why the defending champs continue to struggle. And we go coast to coast on last night's action... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Danny Green joins to discuss Grizzlies/Pelicans, his former teammate Ben Simmons, Klay Thompson's journey back to the court, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today: Desmond Bane joins the show LIVE! Plus, hear from the Pelicans on what their expectations are this season with Zion Williamson back healthy... And the Bucks and Jazz are atop the entire league! We break down what's been the keys to their success. Oh, and Brian Windhorst tells us what's going on in Utah... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: Woj joins to detail how the Nets landed on hiring Jacque Vaughn as their new coach... Plus, Luka Doncic is off to one of the best starts in NBA history. But how long can he sustain it? We discuss how far he can take the Mavs... And both the Lakers and Clippers are not where they want be to start the season. We hear from both teams ahead of their matchup tonight across the street... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today: The latest from Kyrie Irving and Brooklyn. Last night's apology and Kevin Durant's reaction today... Plus, Steph and the Warriors remain winless on the road. We break down their shocking loss to the Magic... And the reigning MVP makes history yet again last night... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: Kyrie Irving's full media availability today in Brooklyn... Plus, Woj has the latest on James Harden's injury and how long he might be out... And the segment that has taken social media by storm: Tik Talk'n with Richard! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today: Woj joins to discuss the Nets' imminent deal with Ime Udoka... And what's wrong with the Warriors? The defending champs are towards the bottom of the standings to start the season. Could this be a sign to come? Plus, we preview Zion vs. LeBron... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve Nash is out as Nets head coach. Instant reactions and what's next for Brooklyn... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today: It's Halloween and the Lakers FINALLY got their first win of the season! Hear what Russell Westbrook had to say about his new role... Plus, there's only one undefeated team left in the league! But are they not getting enough love? We dive into how scary the Bucks are... And CJ McCollum and Trey Murphy III are in the studio! We break down the Pelicans' hot start to the season... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today: Adrian Wojnarowski joins the show with the up-to-the minute latest reporting on Russell Westbrook... Plus, Luka Doncic went DEEP into his bag of tricks last night... which got us thinking... is he the MOST unguardable player in the game today? And Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton joins NBA Today as he takes on the Wizards on ESPN tonight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: Giannis was doing Giannis like things last night against the Nets. Chiney and Tim Legler break down what makes him so GREAT... And speaking of the Nets, is it time for patience or panic for Brooklyn? Hear what Kyrie had to say about Ben Simmons... Plus, the Sixers' struggles continued last night. Is this more than just a slow start? We dive into what changes they need to make... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ty Dolla $ign and Mustard join the show! Plus, Stephen A. Smith joins to discuss the Lakers...+ And our Clippers reporter Ohm Youngmusik joins the show with the latest he's hearing on Kawhi's injury. Who needs to step up if he misses a significant amount of time? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today: Just like he said on our show, it's HIS year to win it! Ja Morant continued his MVP-like start to the season. Hear what KD had to say about Ja... Plus, the reigning champs visit the desert tonight. We take a look back at the best moments from Steph Curry and Chris Paul throughout the years... And new Los Angeles Sparks head coach Curt Miller joins the show! Find out why he chose to leave Connecticut for LA... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today: The Lakers and 76ers are Winless to start the season. We assess the major changes needed for both teams to turn their seasons around... Plus, we have an update on Zion Williamson's hip injury from last night. When can we expect him back on the court? Andrew Lopez has the latest... And Commissioner Adam Silver joins the show live! We ask him what his thoughts are regarding teams tanking for Victor Wembanyama and more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today: The Lakers are in an 0-2 hole to start the season. We discuss what roster change options they actually have... Plus, our reaction to last night's thriller in Philly. Our panel's impressions on the Sixers star duo through two games... And everyone knows Richard loves his TikToks. We dedicate an entire segment to his side hustle... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: Reactions to all of last night's action, including Zion, Ja, and many more... Plus, a full preview of Giannis' season debut against the Sixers, and the Battle LA... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: There will be plenty of All-Stars debuting on new teams this week, but who will make the biggest impact this season... And the Bucks were relatively quiet this offseason, will that prevent them from making noise in the playoffs... Plus, the latest on if Zion Williamson's ankle sprain will jeopardize him making his return to the floor... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today: Russell Westbrook is set to come off the bench tonight, something he hasn't done since 2008. We break that down... Plus, Draymond Green spoke for the first time since returning to the team. Hear what he had to say about his future with the Dubs... And Udonis Haslem joins the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: It's been exactly 2 years since the Lakers won it all in the bubble. We break down their key lineup decisions for this season... Plus, we continue our Difference Makers series. Tim Legler dives into Donovan Mitchell's game and his impact on the Cavs this season... And Kevin Durant hit the podium today and talked about his relationship with Ben Simmons thus far... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA today: The stars are out in Abu Dhabi! Full highlights and reactions as Giannis and the Bucks as they squared off against Trae and the Hawks! And hear from the Golden State Warriors following the reported altercation between Draymond Green and Jordan Poole. We'll also be joined by Reporter Kendra Andrews... Also, LeBron and the Lakers showed some flashes in last night's loss, but it's what he said about a team in Vegas that got fans' attention... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 shadowy past. Eventually, the two stars would have to reckon with what they'd gotten themselves into. Reported by Keith Romer. Hosted by Jody Avirgan. More at 30for30podcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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