NBA Today

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

Welcome into NBA Today...The duel in the desert lived up to the hype...How were the Suns able to stop sizzling steph curry to win their 17th straight? And LeBron James is in the league's COVID protocols... How long will LeBron will be out? We look at the Good, the Bad and the Ugly for the lakers without James this season. Plus the Nets won the battle of the bouroughs but the real fight was between the Knicks and the officials...who got the upper hand? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today... The two hottest teams in the NBA face off tonight as Steph and the Warriors visit CP3 and the Suns... we'll have ALL the angles covered... Plus, the Nets and Knicks are both sitting former all-stars... how Kemba Walker and Blake Griffin should approach life outside the rotation... And, as LeBron and the Lakers face Sacramento again tonight... does L-A regret not trading for Buddy Hield? NBA Today starts now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today... Bing Bonged...The heart warming homecoming appears to be over for Kemba Walker in New York City...Kemba is OUT of the Knicks rotation And the latest on when we might see Klay Thomspon, Michael Porter Junior, John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins on back on the court. Plus who were the biggest winners of the week that was in the NBA? Hint, hint they play each other tomorrow night...NBA today starts NOW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome into NBA Today...We were planning to start the show with highlights of Steph Curry's brilliance, which we will eventually do.. but we are starting with something much more important...Tune into todays show for more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sixers and Ben Simmons standoff continues. Is a resolution off the table? Brian Windhorst in studio with the latest. Big man battle in Utah. Rudy Gobert and Myles Turner mixed it up. We saw four ejections- was this a kerfuffle or a bru ha ha? Steph Curry is the betting favorite to win the MVP but he's not the reason the warriors will win the title...what?...we'll explain. NBA TODAY STARTS NOW!!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today...The Lakers were feeling the heat at Staples Center until Russ and Malik Monk sealed it in O-T. Was this the start of Westbrook's breakout? Big Perk .. weighs in And The East is a beast this year..which team has made the biggest statement? and who is the player making the biggest impact? Plus Vince Carter is here and will take YOU to the upper room for the best dunks of the week...This segment is all dunks and all amazing NBA TODAY STARTS NOW!!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today... Dame Time is over NBA Officiating...Does he have a point? How the new rules are impacting the Blazers Star. And the verdict is IN on the the Jokic and Morris skirmish...Does Big Perk agree with the NBA's ruling? Plus Kobe's influence on the NBA still looms large...How current players are honoring the Lakers Legend...NBA Today starts now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What. A. Night. Monday was in the NBA. Nikola Jokic and Markieff Morris were both ejected. Ja Morant was on a trampoline. Luka Doncic Dazzled. The Bulls stunned Brooklyn. Carmelo Anthony was in his bag. The Bucks went to the White House. Steph Curry cooked up a 50-piece. So to quote Kendrick Perkins, Let's Get It.... And we will start in the Yay Areaaaaaa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Developing story as we start NBA Today...Joel Embiid has tested positive for COVID 19 .The latest on the 76ers and what a weekend it was across the NBA...Who was the Biggest winner? and who needs to step up?...Big Perk is coming for you! And the LeBron-less Lakers continue to struggle...We have an update on LeBron James and the recipe for fixing the purple and gold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Breaking news as we start NBA Today...Adrian Wojnarowski with the latest on Ben Simmons and his pay check!!! Plus the Lakers 4th quarter woes continue...O-K-C mounts a Thunderous comeback while Russ misses with the Game on the line. Plus, the latest on the NBA's investigation into Suns Owner Robert Sarver...Brian Windhorst is in Phoenix and joins us. NBA Today starts right now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have a developing story as we start NBA Today...Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver is accused of overseeing an organization that many employees have described as toxic and sometimes hostile, reporting from ESPN's Baxter Holmes reveals. Stay locked on NBA Today for the full story! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN Senior Writer Baxter Holmes joins The Woj Pod to discuss the reporting in his blockbuster story centered on Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver's behavior and the organization's culture throughout his 17 years of leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today...LeBron James took-over in the 4th quarter vs the Rockets...But does this Lakers win tell a bigger story? And The Point God rises up the NBA Assist leaderboard...Hear from one of his former running mates about what makes Chris Paul such a dynamic passer Plus Are the Heat the Team to beat in the East? Our experts weigh in...NBA Today starts now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Harden found his groove for Brooklyn this weekend... has the Bearded One turned the corner? And in Los Angeles, how Carmelo Anthony became the Lakers' catalyst by finding a new role in L-A, And Chiney tells us how the Bulls revamped offense is seeing RED, as NBA Today starts now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today...Lakers injury updates...Lebron ruled OUT again.. but will Anthony Davis play? Our insiders have the latest And Bing, Bong the Knicks keep rolling...Stephen A Smith LIVE on New York's BIG win of over the Sixers...Plus is the MVP Steph's to lose? Another big night for the Warriors star as he makes his case for number 3...NBA Today starts now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

That's Right Ja Morant is IN studio for NBA Today...He'll tell YOU what HE was thinking while throwing down his best dunks and reminisce about the one that got away...Speaking of dunks...they were the story of the NBA on Monday night...So who better to break them down than Vince Carter? Vinsanity takes us to the Upper Room and Lebron James is questionable tonight vs the Spurs. Woj is LIVE on how the Lakers are dealing with his ankle injury. NBA Today starts now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Monday! Welcome to NBA Today...Your new home for the NBA on ESPN...I am Malika Andrews, joined by Richard Jefferson, Chiney Ogwumike and Ramona Shelburne...What a weekend it was across the league...Stay tuned to NBA TODAY! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on NBA Today Serge Ibaka joins the show! We debut two brand new segments for the show...also breaking news concerning Ben Simmons as we have Senior Insider Adrian Wojnarowski drops in for the latest with Simmons. Packed show, stay locked to NBA TODAY! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to NBA Today! Falling Stars in La La Land. LeBron, Anthony Davis and Westbrook- in a dud of a debut- fall to a sparkling Steph Curry. How can the Lakers rebound? And we stroll down NBA Lane to reveal 25 of the top 75 NBA players in league history! A special guest- a champion- joins us as we celebrate who makes the cut! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey there! Welcome to NBA Today, your new home for the NBA on ESPN...We'll have the latest news, interviews and analysis on YOUR favorite teams. Today we break down the continued drama in Philly, why did Doc Rivers dismiss Ben Simmons from practice? Plus, we are joined by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver who weighs in on Kyrie and Ben Simmons, also his all time favorite NBA player! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices