NBA Today

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

Ahead 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vince 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I'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 what was said by KD on how involved he will be in Kyrie's impending free agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: The countdown is on! Which teams will be most active with the Draft only a few hours away? We play a little rumor round up... And, speaking of players on the move, what does the acquisition of Jerami Grant mean for the Portland? Who better than Former Blazer CJ McCollum to break it all down! Plus, we analyze how many of the top prospects will get at least one All-Star nod during his career... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today: Adrian Wojnarowski stops by with the very latest on Kyrie Irving. Plus, we're only one day away from this year's NBA Draft. The Top 3 prospects tell us why they should go #1 tomorrow... And we reveal this season's WNBA All-Stars! Including who the Co-Captains and Starters will be... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: The 2022 NBA Draft is only two days away! We dive into the biggest needs for the teams at the top of the board... Plus, speaking of the top of the board, who should go number one?! Our experts tell us who to look out for heading into Draft Day... And fresh off celebrating their fourth championship in eight seasons, we look at what the Dubs need to do this offseason for a chance to repeat... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: Steph and the Warriors are celebrating in the bay, but is his legacy already cemented? Plus, the Grizzlies want all the smoke with the Warriors. Is Warriors-Grizzlies the rivalry we've all been waiting for? And Doc Rivers says James Harden will sign a "huge deal" with the 76ers. We'll discuss what's next for Harden in Philly... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: Instant reactions to Game 6... Plus, a sit down conversation with the first-time Finals MVP himself: the champ, Stephen Curry. And we've gotta put a bow on the Celtics' season. Big Perk will talk about the Boston side of things with how last night shook out... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: Previewing Game 6 of the NBA Finals. Might Steph Curry have a bounceback performance? And a shocking stat that may explain the fatigue felt by Jayson Tatum... Plus, two words Warriors opponents have long feared: Game Six. Is a Monster Klay performance just hours away? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: BANG! Mike Breen joins the show... Plus, a sit down with the hero of Game 5, Andrew Wiggins... And we will speak with Jayson Tatum ahead of his biggest game ever. How he plans on turning things around and showing up... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: They played a combined 82 seasons, over 5,000 games and were a part of 11 Finals teams: Richard Jefferson is joined by fellow players Kendrick Perkins, Vince Carter, JJ Redick, and Matt Barnes... Matt and Perk break down how the Celtics can salvage the series. Matt's X-Factor, and Perk's recipe to fix the offense... Plus, one guy was famous for saying "IT'S OVA!!" while this other guy went to Duke. Both of their segments will make you smarter, allegedly... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: He's been Harvard Perk...Alcatraz Perk...he's even been Santa Perk. What does the big fella have planned next? Yikes... Plus, hard to believe it's been 3 years to the day since Klay tore his ACL in the Finals. His sit down interview with Malika Andrews... And his Splash Brother Steph had a performance for the ages in Game 4. Was it Steph's best playoff game ever? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hall of Fame announcer Mike Breen is back with his infamous “Bang!” call for the NBA Finals. The first two games went sadly “Bang!”less (as Breen was out due to Covid), and frankly they didn’t feel the same. That’s because Breen has called more NBA Finals games than anyone. So ahead of the Warriors-Celtics Game 4 tonight, we got the origin story of his single-syllable exclamation, and how his Hall of Fame career took shape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: An injury update on Steph Curry from the man himself... Plus, interviews with Jayson Tatum and Marcus Smart... And we'll deep dive on all-things-Dray in just a bit. A performance that left Perk demanding some answers... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today: It might only be Game 3, but do the Warriors need an appearance from Game 6 Klay to win this series? And Professor Zach takes into Lowe's Lab on the Celtics defense. What is the right formula to bring Boston its 18th championship? Plus, who wants to make some money? We've got gambling tips for tonight's game... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: Interviews with Steph Curry and Gary Payton II ahead of a massive Game 3... Plus their teammate Draymond Green - our panel on whether his emotions are an asset or a liability... And why can't The Jays get going on the same night!? A surprising stat and discussion about how they rarely go off together... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: How the Warriors put their foot on the gas and absolutely blew out the Boston Celtics in Game 2... And surprise, surprise, Laker nation -- we've got new head coach Darvin Ham joining us for a 1 on 1 interview... Plus, Quin Snyder stepping down in Utah has Donovan Mitchell reportedly feeling "unnerved" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: We'll discuss everything that took place Thursday night in the Chase Center... Plus, part two of Malika's sit down conversation with Draymond Green... and Commissioner Silver on what may change when it comes to All-NBA voting... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: Previewing Game 1 of the NBA Finals live from the Chase Center... Plus, Adam Sandler joins the show... And sit down interviews with Draymond Green and Jaylen Brown... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Up ahead on NBA Today: 1 day away from the Finals, Me and this other no-namer finally make our long-awaited predictions... Chef Richard gives us the ingredients to winning a title. And who better to talk about role players than Kendrick Perkins himself... And oh yeah, we're live at Finals Media Day! Malika will be talking with both Klay Thompson and Steve Kerr... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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NBA Today is live from Miami, breaking down the Celtics' Game 5 win over the Heat and previewing Game 5 between Dallas and Golden State Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

¡Bienvenidos A Miami! NBA Today is on the road, recapping last night's WCF matchup, and previewing Game 5 of the ECF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: Live reports from San Francisco ahead of the Western Conference Finals. Luka vs. Steph awaits... And if you missed last night's thrilling Lottery outcome, fear not. We'll catch you up on how Orlando walked away with the prize... Plus, speaking of Chicago - we're here at the combine. Does Richard Jefferson still have hops? Time to do some drills. Oh lordy... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: Just hours away from some ping pong balls changing the fate of multiple franchises. Talkin' lotto next... And one of those players we'll be talking about on Draft Night is Chet Holmgren. He joins the show... Plus, our panel picks the one player not named Steph or Luka that will impact the Western Conference Finals the most... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: It was a Boston three party yesterday and Grant Williams was the hero. He joins us on the show... Plus, we will draft the best players left in these playoffs. Will Luka go #1? Is Steph a lock for #2? And the Larry O'Brien will be hoisted in about a month. So who will be walking away with the hardware and who takes Finals MVP? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: We'll ask our panel what they think is wrong with Chris Paul these last few games... And Giannis and Jrue mounted an amazing comeback for Milwaukee in Game 5. Do our experts see that series ending tonight? If that happens, awaiting them in the Conference Finals would be Bam Adebayo and the Heat. He joins us live to talk all things Miami... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices