NBA Today

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Ahead on NBA Today: The homecoming king goes crazy in Cleveland. The poster on Kevin Love that you've gotta see again...and a headlock for good measure... And another superstar went off too -- what Kevin Durant did to the Jazz -- and an updated look at the Eastern Conference playoff picture... Plus, we welcome Cade Cunningham to NBA Today... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: LeBron now #2 on the NBA's all time scoring list. Is he the most complete player in NBA history? The Warriors lose a pivotal game last night. Should the Dubs more concerned about Steph's absence or Dray's emotions? And so much fluidity in the top of the East. We'll ask Perk, Richard and Chiney which is the best team in the East right now... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today presented by Credit Karma: The latest on the injury Steph Curry suffered last night against Boston... Tyler Herro goes 1 on 1 with our Malika Andrews from Miami... Luka took on KD and company in Brooklyn, but it was a FORMER Net that stole the show with a walkoff... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: Kyrie goes bonkers in Orlando, we've got the must-see highlights and reaction... Speaking of scoring, the scoring title is up for grabs. LeBron, Giannis and Joel all in contention - who will take the crown? And ahead of Luka's visit to Brooklyn, we're wondering, is he a legit threat to win the MVP? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: Karl-Anthony Towns joins the show fresh off his 60-point performance... Embiid and the Joker battle it out... Another ugly Laker loss... And the Draymond-Steph duo looking very much back to their old ways... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on a jam-packed NBA Today: Yet another 50 burger, this time by KD. Plus an update on Kyrie's situation. And the Lakers get ROCKED by the reigning Western Conference Champs. Could the return of a healthy A.D. turn things around? PLUS -- what a matchup tonight! MVP candidates do battle -- we've got you covered previewing Embiid vs. the Joker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

*Up ahead on NBA Today: my former teammate KYRIE goes off for 50, and we gotta look ahead to the Nets' showdown tomorrow with Philly. *PLUS Giannis and Ja Morant BOTH go off last night, we'll talk up-to-the-minute MVP odds AND look at some other Awards too - dont miss that. *AND the Warriors get the much-needed win thanks to... Will Ferrell? Jackie Moon in the house, we'll explain shortly. NBA Today starts now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today: the postgame everyone's talking about: Russ responds to the "West-BRICK" trolling. Woj, Perk and RJ weigh in. *PLUS -- Joel Embiid utterly DISMANTLED chicago. Perk on Embiid's place among dominant bigs in NBA **history.** don't miss that *AND the Warriors lose yet again but good news may be on the horizon. When the Warriors "motor" could be back - nba today starts now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A little more than a month of the regular season remains and teams are FIGHTING for positioning and to simply GET IN. And you might be thinking: Oh, there is still a month and a half before the playoffs! It will be here in a blink. Plenty to get you caught up with on NBA Today presented by Credit Karma. I'm Malika Andrews joined by Ramona Shelburne, and Richard Jefferson here in LA -- and Kendrick Perkins joins us from Houston. STAY TUNED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today: I sit down with Suns *star* DEVIN BOOKER and he tells us how *this* Suns team is *poised* to win it ALL this season. -PLUS: What is going on in New Orleans? An update on the ZION WILLIAMSON situation everyone is talking about... -ALSO: half-man-half-amazing himself... VINCE CARTER! on for another edition of THE UPPER ROOM! NBA Today starts right now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

- Coming up on NBA Today: We examine the Wild-Wild West. Is LUKA DONCIC ready to take his next big *leap*? Our panel weighs in... -PLUS... I sat down with STEPH CURRY and he tells us why *this* year's Warriors team is different than their *three* championship teams AND the reason why this year would be the most special. -ALSO, Four-time WNBA All-Star and *Newly- Acquired* Los Angeles Spark LIZ CAMBAGE joins the show! NBA Today starts NOW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today: Joel Embid got candid about Ben Simmons when we sat down. AND did Daryl Morey hint when **Harden** will debut for Philly? -PLUS what's going with Zion?? What CJ McCollum's "getting to the bottom of," and the OTHER huge 2nd half storylines to watch for... -Also, THE LEGEND herself -- SUE BIRD -- joins this show live in a matter of minutes. WE've got you more than covered. NBA Today starts right now... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

-Coming up on this POST-ALL-STAR edition of NBA today -- the latest on chris paul. How long Suns fans should expect him to be out... -PLUS what a GAME! - what will we remember the MOST between Steph's barrage, the halftime ceremony, and Bron's game winner? -AND speaking of Bron -- some telling sound from the King. We'll discuss LeBron's and the Lakers situation... NBA Today starts now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

-UP AHEAD ON A JAM-PACKED NBA TODAY! LEBRON & COMPANY TAKE ANOTHER "L" AS THEY CAN'T GET IT DONE LATE VS. THE DUBS. -PLUS, RAMONA SHELBOURNE JOINS US WITH UP-TO-THE-MINUTE NEWS ON WHERE THINGS STAND FOLLOWING THE MEGA-SWAP BETWEEN THE NETS AND SIXERS. -AND DON'T LOOK NOW BUT BOSTON HAS QUIETLY PUT TOGETHER 8 STRAIGHT WINS. RICHARD JEFFERSON, DON'T STAT ME BRO!! THAT'LL BE MUST SEE. NBA TODAY STARTS NOW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Coming up on NBA Today: Beal is done for the season. Does that mean he's done with the Wizards? Plus, things are getting awkward with Russ and Frank Vogel. Should he be in the closing lineups or not? And: Simmons for Harden. How close is it to *actually* happening ahead of the deadline? NBA Today starts right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to NBA Today, I'm Malika Andrews. We have a slew of guests joining us throughout the show, but let's get right to it because there has been trade news seemingly every hour this morning. We are going to get to the Pacers-Kings Trade in just a moment, but I want to start with arguably the biggest star who was traded today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today...the Nets have lost 8 in a row. With all the talk swirling around James Harden, where does Brooklyn go form here? And the Cavs acquired Caris LeVert ahead of Thursday's trade deadline. Who will be the most active teams this week? Our insiders will tell you... Plus, Russell Westbrook was benched in overtime on Saturday. How should the Lakers handle Russ going forward? All that and more. NBA Today starts right now... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up! The battle of LA last night had a Hollywood ending. And today the *winning* team made a *BIG* trade -PLUS I'd say Klay Thompson is back to full strength, my goodness. A performance that even *he* was impressed by -- and -Trae Young and the Hawks did WHAT to the streaking Suns?? We've got all that and more -- NBA Today starts now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming Up on NBA Today: the Nets lost to the KINGS???? Just how concerning is this skid for Brooklyn? Behind a big night from AD The Lakers broke THEIR losing streak-- but despite the win, are trade wins blowing through LA? And we'll recap Ja's visit to the Mecca! Bing bong, the misery continues. Stephen A what is UP with your squad??? NBA Today, now... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today: The Lakers have lost 3 straight and desperately need LeBron back. When THAT might happen... *PLUS tonight Ja Morant visits MSG! Can he follow in the footsteps of some CLASSIC Garden performances? *AND stop me if you've heard this before: The Suns win... again. Our crew debates **the MOST VALUABLE** Suns' player... NBA Today starts now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today...More "Ja" dropping moments...But it wasn't enough for Memphis in a loss to the Sixers..Can this Philly team win the east? Big Perk's Big take And....DO NOT TALK TRASH to steph...He cooked another 40 piece...but does he make Richard's list of players you should hold your breath against? Plus its a duel in the desert...How can Kyrie and the Nets snap the Suns' 10 game winning streak? NBA Today starts NOW. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(VO) Coming up on NBA Today...LeBron James has missed 3 straight games due to knee swelling...can the Lakers afford to be cautious with him? (VO) And the Splash Brothers showed out on Saturday night against the Nets...what were Perk and Richard's biggest takeaways from that performance? (VO) Plus, Joel Embiid is now listed as the MVP favorite. Where is he on your MVP list? All that and more, NBA Today starts right now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

*Coming up on NBA Today: the Splash Brothers go OFF last night; will they remain hot heading into Saturday's ABC showdown vs Brooklyn? *AND speaking of All-Stars -- our panel's reaction to all 10 starters; promise you won't want to miss Big Perk on Ja Morant, uh oh. *PLUS EMBIID and A.D.-- two of THE most talented bigs in the game... But our crew says there's one BIG difference. NBA Today starts now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chiney Ogwumike talks with Phoenix Suns star big man Deandre Ayton about his growth as two-way player and how the Suns' 2021 NBA Finals run has changed his mindset. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today...Anthony Davis is nearing his return for the Lakers...LIVE report from Brooklyn on AD's status Plus has the Point God Chris Paul put himself in the MVP conversation? Big surpsise, Big Perk has a big take on CP3 and JJ Redick, Perk and Richard help me introduce this years all american teams...Kids don't be richard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to NBA Today, you saw what happened over the weekend, we'll get to all that and more on the show. I'm joined on the set by 2-time WNBA All-Star Chiney Ogwumike and NBA Champion Richard Jefferson. Ramona Shelburne and Marc Spears will be joining us later in the show. Lots from a great weekend of hoops! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

*Up ahead on NBA Today: Westbrook's first comments on his late-game benching --Woj is here with all the details. There was no "W" to be found in "Warriors" last night - why Chiney thinks you can blame last night's "L" on some pourous defense. AND Daryl Morey's must-hear comments on Simmons trade talks PLUS a look at the Nets since Kyrie's return. NBA Today starts now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA TODAY: Klay Thompson may be *all-the-way* back... Must-see highlights from his night against the Pistons. *Plus - might the Lakers ACTUALLY be righting the ship? Perk Legs and Chiney on whether LeBron and crew are about to go on a run... *And what a treat we've got tonight. 2X MVP Giannis taking on Perk's MVP Ja Morant. A full Grizz-Bucks preview and more. Let's get it started, right now... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This year's Martin Luther King Day slate was one to remember around the league...(VO) In the last game of the night, Russell Westbrook detonated on Rudy Gobert at the rim. That's gotta be his signature highlight as a Laker to date.....Earlier in the day, Ja Morant pulled off this ridiculous 360 layup as the Grizzlies beat the Bulls... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA TODAY: Klay Thompson may be *all-the-way* back... Must-see highlights from his night against the Pistons. *Plus - might the Lakers ACTUALLY be righting the ship? Perk Legs and Chiney on whether LeBron and crew are about to go on a run... *And what a treat we've got tonight. 2X MVP Giannis taking on Perk's MVP Ja Morant. A full Grizz-Bucks preview and more. Let's get it started, right now... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was supposed to be a potential Finals preview and still could be... But man! one team stole the show and left another searching for answers. Big Perk wants to talk about the streaking Grizz! -- why he's prepared to double down on his take that Ja is the next M-J. carry on. plus The latest on the status of Anthony Davis.. Dave McMenamin on when Laker Nation can expect AD back. All that and more on NBA Today, which starts now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today...The Nets Big 3 with a statement win vs Chicago...Are they one step closer to getting Kyrie back full time? And Russ can't BLEEPING shoot...His words, not mine...Big Perk's, Big Plan to fix Westbrook and the Lakers...Plus, we have a trade season Woj Bomb - Cam Reddish to the Knicks...Full coverage right now NBA Today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today...Ja RULED the Warriors last night...Are the Grizzlies now THE team to beat in the West? And DeMar DeRozan has DELIVERED all season...But is he the most important player in tonight's Bulls Nets showdown? Plus Lebron channeled his inner Tom Brady...How Brady's Bucs are inspiring this years Lakers...NBA TODAY Starts Now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After 941 days, Klay Thompson is BACK. And that electricity.... that Bay Area Hyphy... was rippling around Chase Center yesterday all day! We recap his return on NBA Today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(VO) Coming up on NBA Today...after a sinking a game-winner against the defending champs last night, are you ready to call LaMelo Ball a superstar? And Kevin Durant continues to log heavy minutes for the Nets...are they putting too much on KD right now? Plus, tonight we'll see Steph Curry and Ja Morant go head-to-head with a huge win streak on the line...that and more, NBA Today starts right now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today...Ja Morant led the Grizzlies to a win in Brooklyn last night. Where does he rank among the league's top guard. And Trae Young dropped an NBA season high 56, but the Hawks still lost. What has happened to Atlanta this season? Plus, Kyrie is returning to the Nets tomorrow. Is he under pressure with the Nets on a 3-game losing streak? NBA Today starts now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today...Kyrie Irving is re-joining the Nets this week. How effective can he be as a part-time player? And Russell Westbrook says he's allowed to miss shots and committ turnovers...how is he fitting in with LeBron and company? Plus, DeMar DeRozan hit back-to-back game-winners at the buzzer! Has he changed your view of the Bulls ceiling? NBA Today starts now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today...the Suns have the best record in the league, but are they better than last year's team that went to the Finals? And with Anthony Davis out at least a month...how much pressure is on LeBron James to carry the Lakers? Plus, we'll look back at yesterday's conversation with Adam Silver and discuss the biggest takeaways, next on NBA Today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today...Commissioner Adam Silver joins the show to discuss the current health and safety challenges facing the league and the status of Christmas Day games And we will reveal the first batch of Naismith Hall of Fame nominees, you'll want to see some of their highlights...Plus, we take a look at Joel Embiid dropping 41 on the Celtics. Is he back in MVP form? The NBA Today starts right now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What was once inevitable is now a reality. Stephen Curry is the NBA's all-time 3-point king after breaking Ray Allen's record last night in the Garden. Steph has now made two thousand-977 career 3-pointers... And do you know how many times Steph has made 200 threes in a season? Eight times. Which is an NBA record. That includes 402 threes in the 2015-16 season -- another record. And by the way, he is on pace to pass 400 once again this season... And Curry has basically every. single-game 3-point record. He has the most career games with 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 3-pointers. The only record left is Klay's single-game record of 14... Here's Steph in the locker room after Tuesday night's game... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today...Steph takes aim at the all time 3 point record at the Mecca...History could be made! And Jayson Tatum cooked Giannis and the Bucks last night...was this Boston's breakout game? your favorite celtic Big Perk weighs in. Plus The Nets are the latest NBA team dealing with Covid. Who's out and how will Brooklyn move forward...WOJ joins us live... NBA Today Starts NOW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Award-winning sports journalist Malika Andrews joins Laughter Permitted to talk about her role as host of ESPN's NBA Today, reporting from inside the NBA bubble during the 2020 season and how the experience helped propel her career forward. Malika is also open about adversity she faced in her adolescence, and how she credits her college best friend with helping her find journalism. Things get competitive during a Lynn Game about coffee and Swaggy once again shines, despite initially being locked out of Julie’s office. And enjoy some really, really bad singing in the close of the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a weekend it was in the NBA and we have it all covered for you on NBA Today...KD goes for 51...LeBron and Giannis had themselves a Sunday Funday with triple doubles...And as everyone knows...this league is never short on Drama...Should the Pelicans shut down Zion Williamson for the season? Which teams are the best FITS for Ben Simmons and is it time for Minnesota to trade Karl Anthony Towns? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today Two historic franchises were back in action last night... The Lakers and Sex in the City..Which one had more drama? We'll discuss... And Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid and Rudy Gobert took Center stage on Thursday but who takes the top spot in BIG Perk's BIG list of BIG men? Plus we couldnt have a show without talking about Steph Curry...Why breaking the all time 3 point record will be a faimily affair..NBA Today starts now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today...Steph Curry is 10 three's away from becoming the NBA's all time king...When will he be crowned? And how long will it be Dame Time in Portland? Lillard speaks, WE listen and tell YOU what the next steps are. Plus what's right for the Lakers? Here's a hint...LeBron James and Russell Westbrook...we''ll explain....NBA Today Starts NOW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today...The Lakers Big 3 were balling last night...Are they finally the team we thouight they would be to start the season? And the Chase is ON for Steph Curry... Is tonight the night he breaks the all time 3 point record? LIVE Reports from San Francisco. Plus Kevin Durant outdueled Luka Doncic last night in Dallas...But are the Nets relying too heavily on KD? NBA TODAY Starts now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today... BREAKING NEWS out of Portland with Damian Lillard as the team looks to reshape the front office...Woj is standing by... And Steph Curry is now 16 threes away from the all-time record. Could he possibly get there in his next game? He thinks so... Plus, Hornets forward Miles Bridges joins us to talk about his improvement this season and his favorite dunks so far...NBA today tips off now... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today... The Suns streak is over...The hottest team in the NBA is in Houston but is is their success sustainable? And the Lakers are one of many underperforming teams in the NBA but are they the most concerning? We go around the league to tell you who is? Plus all is not right in Dallas...Why Luka Doncic's demeanor is a problem for the Mavs long term success...NBA Today starts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices