NBA Today

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

The 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 some reporting on that front yesterday. What is important for our viewers to know? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBA 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

76ers 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 media has impacted NBA players and teams. And, Vince asks Doc what it was like to coach for and against his son, Austin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Doc Rivers, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and others reflect on the life and legacy of Bill Russell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rafer “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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: What Darvin Ham said about LeBron James and his role this season for the Lakers... Plus, the big fella himself KARL-ANTHONY TOWNS joins the show fresh off signing his new contract... And we didn't see them last season, but Kawhi and Zion are both back, so which of their teams will go further once we're underway? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming 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. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices