
NBA Today
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Bang for your Buck!
We are in the home stretch... The NBA trade deadline is coming in hot. Shams and all our insider are here for minute-by-minute breaking news. Plus it's a new era in LA after a HUGE win, LeBron James speaks for the first time about his new teammate Luka Doncic. The stars showed out last night, but stick around for- and this is NOT an exaggeration- one the most incredible endings in NBA history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Luka The Lakers
WALL-TO-WALL coverage of Luka's introductory press conference. Just how shocked WAS he and how does he feel about how it alllll went down. We hear from the new big in Big D for the first time. How will AD pair with Kyrie be? Anthony Davis breaks down a new Maverick era. Plus what are the league's brightest stars saying about the biggest trade in NBA HISTORY? Hear reaction from Giannis, Jokic, Ant Man and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LUKA THE DRAW
Where were you all Saturday night when the most shocking trade in NBA history came down? I had to make sure Shams didn't get hacked! We will cover every angle of the shocking deal that sent Luka Doncic to LA for Anthony Davis. There was more! Shams Charania reported last night that the Spurs are acquiring De'Aaron Fox in a three team deal that also sends Zach LaVine to Sacrameno. You know we will have more on Victor Wembanyama's new wing man later in the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A Family Affair
The 2025 All Star rosters are complete, with the reserves being announced last night. So let's go through who made the cut. LeBron made some memories of his own on the court last night, but his reaction to Bronny's play is what you're going to want to stick around to see. Plus the one question on everyone's mind during the the best game of the night: are the Grizzlies or the Rockets a bigger threat to the #1-seed Thunder? We get a Steph and KD rematch tonight, but as wurdle towards the Trade Deadline, who is in greater need for their team to make a move? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
San Antonio Smoke!
The MVP frontrunner drops ANOTHER 50 piece, but even that couldn't save OKC from a stunning Warriors comeback! We take a deeper look at a troubling trend for the Thunder. Plus a statement win for the Knicks against the Nuggets but it was what Nikola Jokić said AFTER the game that should have the league's attention. From six techs and an ejection in Pacers-Pistons to Wemby having THIS reaction in Clippers-Spurs... highlights from to a wild wednesday in the association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Deadline Dominoes
The latest on Anthony Davis's abdominal injury. How long could he be out, and with the trade deadline looming, what does this mean for LeBron and company? Can the red-hot Knicks end Jokic's historic run? Perk tells us what will happen when two of the top 5 teams in title odds meet tonight. Plus De'Aaron Fox trade talks are reportedly open and he's got a team in mind. Could a blockbuster move be coming ahead of next week's deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Can I Get An Amen?
Coming up on NBA Today...We've got EVERY angle of Thompson's takedown of the champs in Boston. How did he do it? We'll show you. Plus hear both Richard's reaction to the latest Jimmy Butler suspension in South Beach AND the new reporting from our friend Shams Charania. It's time to have a deeper conversation on the Golden State Warriors. The fit, the lineups, NOTHING is working... but Is it fixable? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Heat Check!
Jimmy Butler is back… again. With two suspensions in one month, how should Miami plan to manage their star as they face the Magic? The man who brought Vinsanity is now immortalized in Brooklyn. Hear Vince Carter's emotional words, the star-studded ceremony, and our countdown of his greatest hits in a Nets jersey. Plus the Cavs' slide continues as their once-dominant season hits its first real slump. Is this the beginning of trouble in Cleveland? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Joker's Wild!
The MVP with the heave heard round the world, all while making history yet again how this shot capped off one of the greatest performances we've ever seen Plus as we all predicted, LeBron and the Lakers dominate the defending champs did they expose a weakness in Boston? What does this mean for the Celtics' shot at a repeat? A 30-point homecoming masterpiece for Wemby what made this game everything he expected? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Flight Risk
Shai dropped a new career high 54 points as the Thunder keep rolling. Is Perk ready to send in his MVP ballot now? From missing games to missing flights more turbulence for Jimmy Butler in Miami. Shams Charania joins us to unpack what's next after another team suspension. Plus the Lakers host the Celtics tonight in a classic rivalry week showdown. The keys for LeBron and AD to keep their home win streak alive vs. Tatum & the Cs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Call for the Butler?
Rivals week has officially tipped off the Knicks got a surprise in Brooklyn. Is Ant looking to avenge the West Finals tonight? Plus the NBA is taking over Paris... we're going there LIVE to check in on what made Victor Wembanyama's day back home so memorable day. Is it time for Philly to wave the white flag. We'll debate if the Sixers best option is to shut down their stars for the rest of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Pride of Paris!
Ant vs. Ja came down to the buzzer! But what happened to the Wolves' lead late? Chiney diagnoses who is fine in the West. Plus the last time Trae Young rolled the dice at MSG, he cashed in big. Did Jalen Brunson and the Knicks finally silence the Garden villain? ee all wish we were Brian Windhorst this week. He is live, in Paris, with all the sights and sounds of Wemby Week! How the phenom is making this homecoming extra special. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Boiling Point!
We go INSIDE last night's SGA led beatdown of the Cavs. Should we start calling the Thunder title favorites? Plus Jimmy Butler is eligible to play tonight but WILL he? We go LIVE to South Beach for more on Jimmy's status. What will Ja do for an encore when his Grizz take on Wemby again tonight? We've got Memphis big man Jaren Jackson Jr stopping by the show to tell us!. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ja Dropping!
JA MORANT FROM THE RAFTERS! Coming up on NBA Today...was Temetrius's tomahawk the greatest dunk thrunk NEVER? Say that 3x fast. Plus Steph's turnaround three got Golden State back in the win column, but are the Warriors too reliant on Wardell? We break down their trade market. Can the Cavs put Shai away tonight in OKC or will the Thunder roll in Oklahoma? We get you prepped for tonight's showdown sequel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Future Is Now!
After one of the most efficient games of his ENTIRE career, is the MVP trophy SGA's to lose? We debate! Plus the stars are out tonight on ESPN. But what's the latest on Embiid vs the Knicks? Can the Warriors cool down Ant Man and the Wolves? You've got questions, we've got answers. What is it about Ja Morant when he faces the Spurs? Does he have something special in store tonight or will Wemby tame the Grizzlies? Find out NEXT on NBA Today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Face Off!
Did last night's clash in LA mark the start of a new era in the league? We've got news out of Miami after Jimmy Butler and Pat Riley's face to face meeting. Shams is stopping by with ALL the details. Steve Kerr took full blame after ANOTHER woeful Warriors loss. Is desperation setting in by the bay? Hear from a FRUSTRATED Steph Curry...NEXT on NBA Today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Passing the Torch?
Wemby and LeBron face off tonight in a must-see matchup, but is this a changing of the guard or a reminder or who still holds the crown? Plus the Knicks blitzed the Bucks in a bounce-back win, so who exactly ARE the Knicks? Who we saw last night or the team that got trounced by the thunder. Zion's dunk steals the show, then he misses it.... Zion's latest suspension is raising big questions in New Orleans, but our crew has the answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Comeback Season!
A historic night in the association! We'll tell you EXACTLY what happened and why it could be a sign of things to come for Ant Man. The Suns got back in the win column but do they have a rough road ahead? Hear from a TENSE Bradley Beal following his stellar 6th man performance. We dive into ONE surprise team that would vault themselves into championship contention if they traded for Jimmy Butler.. NBA Today starts now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
THUNDER TERRITORY!
Coming up on NBA Today... What did we learn about SGA and the Thunder after a THRILLING potential Finals preview? Plus what's the move for Miami? Shams stops by to tell us why the Jimmy Butler sweepstakes may start HEATING up sooner rather than later. Wemby did what now? The freshly turned 21-year-old joined some ELITE company over the weekend and we have ALL the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
South Beach Divorce!
The Jimmy Butler saga continues what effect are Butler's comments having in the locker room? Shams has more on how the Heat are reacting to Butler's desire to be traded. Both Steph Curry and LeBron James had themselves a night!... what these milestone moments could tell us about the future of the league. WWE Raw Superstar The Miz is back on NBA Today for more top rope takes and surprise. We have a feeling the Cavaliers might come up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Christmas Special!
We have so much to get to in this Christmas Special, including my exclusive sit down with Steph Curry in just a few minutes... Luka Doncic stops by, and in about 30 minutes, Steph, LeBron, and KD's NBA O-G's conversation. But let's start with the main event for tomorrow night: LeBron spoke last night after the lakers' loss to the Pistons about his his Christmas Day matchup with his long-time on-court rival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Chosen One
Coming up on NBA Today....LeBron is just MINUTES away from another record. Literally. We'll explain how the KING is on Kareem's heels yet again. Plus Will Golden State's newest player be the answer Steph and the Dubs need to crawl back into contention? We discuss ahead of Dennis Schroeder's debut tonight. As the Knicks prepare for a homecoming of sorts tonight. We preview an EMOTIONAL return game for Karl-Anthony Towns in Minnesota. All that and more, NEXT on NBA Today... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Bucks are NBA Cup Champions!
We celebrate winners here on NBA Today and the only person who took the Bucks during our show yesterday was the one and only Chiney Ogwumike! What milestone event will ensure Caitlin Clark's legendary status is forever etched in Iowa basketball history? Stay tuned for an update. Plus with trade winds picking up... which Western Conference teams are gearing up for a blockbuster move ahead of the trade deadline, and who might stand pat? Is OKC's promising future still on track, or did the NBA Cup Final highlight concerns? Our experts weigh in next... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Emirates Cup Finals!
Time to go In the Bonus on tonight's star-studded matchup between the Bucks and Thunder and how these two teams got to the NBA Cup. How have the Milwaukee Bucks gone from a 2 and 8 start to the NBA Cup Finals? Giannis reveals all in our EXCLUSIVE interview. Plus with the cup on the line tonight, what would a win mean for SGA and OKC? We break down a possible new era in the NBA. What's the skuttlebutt in South Beach? Shams stops by with the latest on a team that has mutual interest in acquiring Jimmy Butler. All that and more NEXT on NBA Today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Doc Is Here!
Coming up on NBA Today...We've got boots on the ground in Vegas ahead of tomorrow's cup Final between OKC and Milwaukee! Who's got the edge? We break it down. Plus Can Dennis Schroeder fix the Warriors woes? Hear from Steve Kerr after a strange, record breaking loss in San Francisco. How have the Bucks gone from a 2 and 8 start to the NBA Cup Finals? Doc Rivers will join Malika Andrews live from Vegas to tell us...NBA today with Chiney starts NOW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Swirl in South Beach!
The trade winds continue to swirl in South Beach! Is there a MYSTERY team that could land Jimmy Butler? Someone on this panel thinks so. Plus Big Shot Bobby... aka The Mayor of Milwaukee is stopping by the show! What's been the key behind the Bucks turnaround this season? Hear straight from Bobby Portis. LIVE from Vegas! How quickly can KD get the Suns out of Play-In territory? We break down what Easy Money Sniper's return means for Phoenix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What A Night!
We now know the FINAL four teams heading to Las Vegas. Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks UPSET the Knicks in the Garden last night to advance to the Semis against Giannis and the Bucks. While the young ROCKETS took down Steph and the WARRIORS in Houston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cold As Ice!
Coming up on NBA Today...Vegas, baby! With both the Bucks and Thunder punching their tickets to Sin City, which squad is more likely to bring home the cup? Plus who should you trust more tonight: the Steph-led Warriors or the high flying Rockets? We're rolling out Chiney's checklist for the answer. Think Trae Young has anything special up his sleeve for the New York faithful? Perk's got a word of the day for Trae vs MSG: Cup edition! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Point God Joins the Show!
Coming up on NBA Today...Was KAT's dagger a sign of things to come in the NBA Cup? We're breaking down ALL FOUR of the Cup quarterfinal matchups. Plus the Point God is stopping by 12-time all star Chris Paul is joining us to talk his HISTORIC weekend and his spot on the Mt. Rushmore of Point Guards. We are FIVE DAYS away from open trade season. Shams is here with the latest possible destinations for Jimmy Butler, Brandon Ingram, and more! NBA Today starts right now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Draymond Night Night!
Coming up on NBA Today...Dray dunked and pulled out the night night?!. That's not it, hear what the 4-time all-star said BEFORE the game that has Warriors fans excited. Plus LeBron's 82 game goal is DEAD but the Lakers winning ways are ALIVE. How should the King approach the rest of the year? Our crew weighs in. What's the plan for The Process? We've got INSIDE info from Philly after the Big 3's debut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ready for Takeoff
Big win for the battered Warriors but are they in need of some all-star assistance? Find out what big names the Dubs are targeting on the trade market. Knicks, Cavs, Bucks, or Magic? Who is best equipped to go toe-to-toe with the Boston? We're talking BEASTS OF THE EAST. Plus Houston we do NOT have a problem. Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green are stopping by to talk the high flying Rockets! You don't wanna miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From Bad to Worse?
It has gone from bad to worse for the Lakers. Where does LA look for answers after a 41-point drubbing in South Beach? Equipped with a fully healthy herd, how dangerous are the Bucks? Perk breaks down what Khris Middleton's return means in Milwaukee. Plus a 5-game skid compounded by some injury news. Shams stops by with the latest on Steph, Draymond. NBA Today starts right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Bracket is set!
We now know WHO are the eight teams remaining in the Emirates NBA Cup and we see some very spicy matchups including Trae Young heading back to the Garden, and a playoff rematch between the Thunder and Mavs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fending of Father Time.
How much longer can LeBron fend off father time? We hear from the King himself after ANOTHER troubling Lakers Loss. Plus another Boston Beatdown. Do the Celtics have a secret weapon? Breakout star Payton Pritchard is stopping by to talk about it. NBA Cup Chaos! Who will claim the final five spots in group play tonight? Luckily or unluckily for us to DIRECTOR OF AMBIENCE is here to break it ALL down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cavaliers Revenge!
What did we learn after a NOTEWORTHY night in the association? We go to the tape after 1 and 2 clashed in BOTH the East and West. Plus Wemby messed around and recorded his first triple double of the season, but was that even the most impressive thing he did this weekend? Will the real Los Angeles Lakers please stand-up? We try to figure out why the Lakeshow can't seem to locate their identity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Porzingis Is Back!
Today is our only show of this Thanksgiving week and we have a stuffed hour for you! It's an NBA Cup night and headlining the five game slate are LeBron James and Kevin Durant, who is expected to return. We'll dive into that West Group B match up later in the show. The reigning champs got their center Kristaps Porzingis back. He missed the first 18 games after having foot surgery in the offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Magic Call Game!
The Lakers couldn't counter Orlando's late game Magic! We've got reaction out of LA after Wagner's game winner. Has Minnesota hit rock bottom? One of their stars thinks so. Hear from the team after ANOTHER troubling loss in Toronto. It's NBA Cup Friday! The Warrior's can clinch a spot in Vegas with a win. We get you set for tonight's action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
No Love In The City of Brotherly Love
Giannis drops 41 last night. Why the Bucks are turning a corner on this season and Shams has more good news in Milwaukee. Plus the Lakers have won 6 straight. What has LeBron James and company targeting a return to the top of the west. We finally got a glimpse of the Sixers' Big 3. But it was short lived, and update on Paul George's hyperextended knee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A Battle of the Titans!
Boston proved they're still the dominant force in the East - we'll debate if Jayson Tatum just made a move on the MVP. Plus drama in Philly Shams is here with the latest on Embiid after Tyrese Maxey called him out in a team meeting. Was the message received? The Lakers have the longest win-streak in the league thanks to LeBron AND their break out rookie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
76ers in Trouble?
Another Sixers loss leads to a private meeting where Joel Embiid was confronted by teammates. Shams takes us inside the Philly locker room with exactly what happened last night. Plus the Bucks have gritted through a rough season, but... Is Milwaukee turning a corner? Cavaliers 15 game streak on the line against the Celtics. Who has the advantage? What it means for the rest of the east? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Action Packed Weekend!
What a weekend. We dive into ALL the game winners. But which team can keep the weekend vibes going a little longer? We answer that next. Plus as the Cavs quest to be the true BEAST of the EAST continues, what happens when they face the current champs? Jayson Tatum may have some thoughts. De'Aaron Fox just scored the most points in a two day span since Kobe!! The Kings star joins the show in just minutes. NBA Today, with Chiney, starts now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Passing The Torch?
There may be Seven Wonders of the World, but there are two are playing tonight in the NBA. We get you set for LeBron vs Wemby. Can Cleveland capture their 14th-straight win tonight against the Bulls? We'll reveal the one thing that can propel the Cavs into season-long success. Why are the teams with the greatest expectations going into this se ason having the biggest struggles? Perk is in the drivers seat with a roadmap to success Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
50 Piece!
Coming up on NBA Today... Not one but TWO 50 piece wing dinners. All flats, Perk? How did BOTH Wemby AND Giannis do it? We head to the tape. The Cavaliers do it again, how long can their winning streak keep up? Also, I hear Perk spies something in New York that should have Knicks fans concerned. How much longer can LeBron fend off father time? We hear from the king after marking off yet ANOTHER milestone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Klay back in the Bay!
Just like old times... Klay back in the Bay, but it was Steph saying NIGHT NIGHT. Hear from BOTH splash brothers after an emotional Warriors win. Plus how should Philly fans feel after the Embiid's debut? We take a close look at some concerning trends in last night's loss. Good news on the injury front for LA but will AD's availability be enough for LeBron and the Lakers to stack up some wins? Perk has the recipe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The 2024 Emirates NBA Cup starts tonight!
The 2024 Emirates NBA Cup starts tonight! Headlined by Klay Thompson's return to the Bay 13 seasons, four championships, five all star appearances, two-All-NBA selections, and countless memories will all come flooding back to fans in the Bay Area tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Night Night!
After saying NIGHT NIGHT to the top team in the West, are the Warriors officially BACK on contender watch? Draymond Green thinks so. Another ho-hum night for the Celtics to improve to 9 and 2 but it's what Jaylen Brown said about Giannis that has EVERYONE talking. Can LeBron keep the Lakers rolling after AD exited early in last night's win? Shams is here with the latest on Davis and injury updates around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Same Rivalry New Players
Whose winning streak comes to an end tonight? Can Steph and the Warriors hand the Undefeated Cavs their first loss? Plus after getting back in the win column, How can the Bucks keep it going against the Knicks? You know Giannis has something special planned for the Garden. The Lakeshow are back in LA but do their issues require more than just some home cookin? Chef Perk tells us their recipe for success! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Are The Warriors Back?
Have the embers of a dynasty been re-ignited? We react to a huge Warriors road win over the Boston Celtics. Plus the already short handed Sixers have been dealt another injury blow. Shams is here with the latest on Tyrese Maxey. A FRUSTRATED JJ Redick reacts to the Lakers fourth loss in the last 5 games. We'll tell you what he said and if Perk thinks it is time to panic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sixers Setback?
How can the Sixers overcome ANOTHER setback? Shams is here with the latest on Embiid's suspension and where Philly goes from here. Plus with A-D's availbility up in the air, how can the Lakers fend off Ja and the Grizzlies? We get you ready for a high flying affair in Memphis. For the first time since the DNP's heard round the world, Steve kerr and Jayson Tatum face off. Are we in for a JT revenge game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
All around the NBA!
Steph and PG both back in their respective lineups, which squad is trending up? And which is trending down? JJ Redick said he's dissapointed after a 1 and 3 roadtrip...we pop the hood to check what's causing the Lakers road woes..All that and more, NEXT on NBA Today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices