NBA Today

Ahead on NBA Today: Steph Curry said he's optimistic for Game 1 Saturday against the Nuggets, but just how much Curry can we expect if he plays? Steve Kerr weighs in... And more injury updates. This time on Luka's strained calf ahead of their first round matchup against the Jazz this weekend... Plus, speaking of the Mavericks and Jazz, which team is under the most pressure this post season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today: KD and the Nets mount a monster comeback against the Knicks. Are they primed to wreak havoc in the Play-In? Plus LeBron James wasted no time getting back into the headlines. He said what about wanting to play with who? And Rudy Gobert states his case for DPOY live on NBA Today... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today: How the Lakers' miserable season finally culminated in being officially eliminated from Playoff contention... And they were put out by the NBA-best Suns. Are we sleeping on Devin Booker as MVP? Draymond says so... Plus, Embiid and Giannis were both in action last night, too. We'll get you caught up on their evenings, the jam-packed standings, and so much more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: LeBron out tonight vs the Suns. What that means for the Lakers' playoff hopes... And with Brooklyn firmly locked into the Play-In, does one of our analysts think the Nets can actually win the East? Plus the elite of the elite -- only five players can make the All-NBA First Team. Which five will make the cut? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: The very latest on Ben Simmons' playing status. What that means for the Brooklyn Nets with only one week left in the regular season? Plus, when did it all go wrong for the Lakers? We get into their historically disappointing season and where it all started... And we have the potential DPOY and Rookie of the Year joining the show: Marcus Smart and Scottie Barnes... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: Woj with an update on key star injuries. When can we expect LeBron, AD, and Steph Curry to return? Plus, the scoring title race is coming down to the wire! Our panel on who they think will be crowned scoring champ... And what's going on in Philly? Doc Rivers had some interesting postgame comments about his star point guard... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: The bad blood is real between Blue Devil JJ Redick and Tarheel Vince Carter. They square off in a Duke UNC debate... Oh and speaking of Vinsanity, the best dunks of the week, and only one can advance to the Upper Room! And oh the drama in LA. Who on the Lakers needs to step up in order for them to bounce back into the Play In Tournament picture? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: LA teams moving in opposite directions: Paul George's return has Clipper nation dancing; while the Lakers now find themselves OUT of the big dance... Plus, what a monster matchup between two megastars. Embiid, Giannis. Find out how Milwaukee got the last laugh in Philly... And Doris Burke sits down with the Suns' superstars -- CP3 and Devin Booker -- for a matinee film session. Get your popcorn ready... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: The Spurs nipping at the Lakers' heels -- might LA miss the Play-In, especially with LeBron's ankle concerns? And speaking of LA -- an update on Paul George and when he may take the court. We'll get an update on Kawhi as well... Plus, don't look now, but the Grizz are looking like worldbeaters, even without Ja... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: With another loss, the Lakers are officially in danger of falling out of the play-in. Also, we have the latest on LeBron's foot injury... And Kyrie Irving's home debut was last night. Our panel on how having him back full-time may not be the only thing the Nets need... Plus, Woj with a big injury update to one of their key big men. Can the Celtics stay atop the East without Robert Williams? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: The point god returns. With a healthy Chris Paul back in action, are the Suns clearly the team to beat? And another point guard out west -- Ja Morant -- out for a number of games. How concerned should Grizz fans be? Plus, the point guard theme continues. Talking all things full-time-Kyrie, like which matchup the Nets should most want come play-in time... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: New York City's mayor with some major news regarding the vaccine mandate. Full-time Kyrie... is BACK Plus, speaking of the East, things got HEATED in Miami last night. Jimmy trying to fight U.D..... AND Spo? Also, Embiid, Giannis and Joker get all the MVP love, but what about Devin Booker and Jayson Tatum? Do they deserve a chance? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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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