NBA Today

ESPN, Malika Andrews

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With in-depth, comprehensive daily coverage of all aspects of the NBA, Malika Andrews and a vibrant cast of expert analysts and reporters offer their distinct perspectives on the game. She is joined by analysts Vince Carter, Chiney Ogwumike, and Kendrick Perkins, along with Senior Writer Zach Lowe. Ramona Shelburne and Adrian Wojnarowski will be among the top reporters contributing updates from around the league.

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Joel Embiid Update, Is Brunson Enough for a Playoff Run?

We're only TWO weeks away from the end of the regular season and there are so many questions that still need to be answered, but we may be getting an answer to one of the biggest questions in the Eastern Conference. NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski joins us to provide the latest on Joel Embiid's return. The Knicks lost a heartbreaker to the Thunder last night and that wasn't the worst news. Hear why a title run may have gotten a lot harder in the Big Apple. NBA Today starts right now.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48m
Apr 01
Celtics Lose 2 in a Row To ATl, Bucks Lose in the Big Easy

There's no way that the Celtics could drop two games to Atlanta in a week, right? Well... Dejounte Murray called GAME in OT last night. Why do Celtics losses feel so loud? What is the biggest concern for them? Zion has been healthy and on a tear of late, and last night vs the Bucks was just the latest effort. The Bucks fall to 14-15 under HC Doc Rivers, but are they better than their record under Doc? NBA Today starts now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48m
Mar 29
The Wild West

What a Wild Wednesday we had in the association... LeBron James continuing to break records, mayhem down in Philly and Steph with an all-time night night celebration... BUT it was Draymond Green who caught everyone's attention once again when he was ejected less than 4 minutes into the game. It was easy to see the frustration from Curry last night- how willing are the Warriors to continue to accept these outbursts? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48m
Mar 28
Lakers Comeback in Double OT Thriller

Coming up on NBA Today: Did we witness the most improbable comeback of the year with the Lakers win over the Bucks? How LeBron's supporting cast showed up in a big way.  And watch out Giannis and Dame, could the Knicks actually steal the 2 seed? We tell you which key player is set to return and why that could change everything.  Plus, with Paolo Banchero set to join the show, big Perk's got a big list of the best #1 picks in the game right now... who makes the cut will surprise you. NBA Today starts right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48m
Mar 27
Worst Loss of the Season? AD-Justments

Coming up on NBA Today: There was more than one stunning loss in the NBA last night. Does Boston's historic blown lead reveal cracks in the Celtics formidable foundation? And the Suns lost an absolutely crucial game to a Wemby-less Spurs team. Why this might be the worst loss of the season. Plus....even without LeBron, the Lakers could have the secret sauce to beating the Bucks tonight. We go live to Milwaukee and tell you that recipe. NBA Today starts right now.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48m
Mar 26
Play-In or Play-Out? Hollywood Ending? Fear the Dear

Coming up on NBA Today: We're less than three weeks away from the end of the regular season... and the Warriors are hanging on for their play-in lives. Will Steph Curry be able to keep this dynasty afloat?  AND... speaking of the play-in... how important is this upcoming road trip for LeBron and the Lakers? Big Perk and Brian Windhorst are here with the best-case scenario for LA. PLUS... don't look now but the Bucks are finally healthy. how dangerous will they be come playoff time? NBA today starts now.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48m
Mar 25
Boston Tea Party, Bay Area Break Up, Scoring Goat?

The Celtics may have defeated the second best team in the East... but did the Bucks spill the tea on how to beat Boston?  PLUS... The Warriors may have some tough decisions to make this off season. What are the repercussions if they DON'T make the playoffs at all this season? AND... Kevin Durant passed Shaq last night on the All-time Scoring list... which begs the question.... who is the GREATEST scorer of ALL TIME?? Don't miss it. NBA Today starts now.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48m
Mar 21
Golden Nugget, Texas Hold Em', Giannis Out vs Celtics

Coming up on NBA Today: The Nuggets are the best team in the NBA since the All-Star break... But did Minnesota expose a recipe to dethrone the champs? PLUS... This ain't Texas, ain't no hold 'em! Shoutout the Queen... we saw something in the third match up between Luka and Wemby that we have RARELY ever seen.  AND... Tonight the two top seeds in the East match up in Boston. Could this be a preview of the Conference championship come May? NBA Today starts now!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48m
Mar 20
Dunks of the Year? Bron's Most Influential, Dub-le Trouble

Coming up on NBA Today: A revealing night in the association... the Dubs are in a world of trouble. You'll hear a side of Steph Curry that you've rarely heard before.  LeBron revealed the most influential players in NBA history. We guarantee you his answer will surprise you.  Oh, and ANTHONY EDWARDS happened... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48m
Mar 19
Kyrie Magic, Heating Up, West Coast Identity Crisis

For the first time in nearly seven years... we had TWO game winning buzzer beaters in the NBA on the same day... authored by two players who are no stranger to March Madness... Kyrie Irving, who led Duke to the Sweet 16 in 2011 and Bam Adebayo who helped get Kentucky to the Elite 8 in 2017... But is a Luka-Kyrie duo enough for the Mavs to make a playoff push? Can the Heat become the most dangerous team come playoff time yet again? The Suns and Clippers are sliding down the standings at the wrong time.. We'll discuss their recent struggles, ESPECIALLY late in the game. Jalen Brunson and the Knicks take on the Dubs tonight. Can the Knicks red hot defense pass the Steph test? NBA Today starts right now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48m
Mar 18
Fight to the Finish, LA Rising

The stars were out in force! BUT, are we looking at empty stats... OR playoff contenders? We'll sort it out for you... Plus... New York was held to 73 points on Sunday... 73 in 2024 is pretty wild! But help is on the way... just in the Knick of Time... And... The Lakers got HUGE games from LeBron, AD, and D-Lo... but is it enough to lift L.A. out of the play-in pressure cooker? Let's get it started on NBA Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48m
Mar 12
Nuggets Wins Season Series Over C's, Ant-Man & The Block, Lakers-Bucks

It sure looked like a potential finals preview last night! The Nuggets took care of business last night as they won their 2nd and last regular season matchup against the Celtics. What statement did Jokic and the Nuggets make last night? What more do the Celtics need from their best player? PLUS... we have TWO words. ANT. MAN. Anthony Edwards delivered with a HUGE block down the stretch last last night! We take a look at the WILDEST blocks of all-time... see where that one falls. Followed by latest on Steph Curry's ankle. How long he could be out and how the entire west playoff race hangs in the balance.   AND... it all goes down in LA LA Land tonight with the Bucks and Lakers. Giannis vs LeBron. NBA today starts right now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48m
Mar 08
King's Reign, Good As Gold, Finals Preview?

The Kings came into L-A and shut down the Lakers across the street. Do the Lakers have a glaring weakness that could affect their postseason hopes?  PLUS... from Oakland to Sac-town, the Bay Area and back down.... Golden State sent a STATEMENT to the league blowing out the Bucks in the Bay. But which version are the REAL Warriors? AND... the Celtics are in Denver tonight in a potential Finals preview... which team would surprise us more if they DIDN'T make the Finals? NBA Today with Chiney starts now!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48m
Mar 07
Critical Mass, KD Way, Playoffs Race

An EPIC collapse in Cleveland! Boston's Achilles heel was exposed last night - why it could cost them the title if they don't change their ways...  Plus.... The Suns stood on business in Denver. At age 35 - is Kevin Durant still the man to carry this team to the finish line? And... Perk's got a new list: Top 5 players you DON'T want to see in the playoffs... Only ONE player from the East made the cut... NBA Today starts right now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48m
Mar 06
Lakers Dominate OKC, Knick of Time, Buck to the Basics

Did the Lakers takedown of the top-ranked Thunder send a message in the West? Why LeBron, AD, and co could be even MORE threatening than you might think.  AND... what do the injury-riddled Knicks need to do in this crucial final stretch? An inside look at how New York can best position themselves in the playoffs.  PLUS... The Bucks unlocked the defense AND Dame Lillard. Check your watches. Is Dame Time here to stay in Milwaukee?...next on NBA Today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48m
Mar 05
Beantown Beatdown, 40k King

The Celtics handed out a beatdown for the record books and it's got us asking: could they be one of the ALL-TIME great teams? Plus... the Dubs weren't the only ones to get a wake up call. Find out which squad out west has the loudest alarm bells going off after the weekend. And... LeBron James is the sole member of the 40-thousand point club. We've got 2 of his former teammates here to look back at the milestone...all that and more on NBA Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48m
Mar 04
OT Heroics in LA, Wemby-Chet Rivalry Continues

Coming up on NBA Today, should the Lakers feel better or worse after their overtime win against the Wizards? Why LeBron's heroics might not be enough to move the needle. Plus... After Steph rained 3's in the Garden last night, the Warriors report card is IN for February. Is Professor Perk now giving them an A+ in the West?  And... Victor Wembanyama may have just slammed the door shut on rookie of the year... He did something last night that we have NEVER seen before in the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48m
Mar 01
Epic Lakers Comeback, Broadway Curry, Embiid Speaks

LeBron reminded everyone whose house they were in last night... we're hitting the Lakers epic comeback from every single angle... AND...Just hours ago, Joel Embiid spoke to reporters. Could we see him back on the court this season, AND will the standings impact his decision? PLUS ... Steph Curry is in Madison Square Garden tonight. You know what that means. Is a healthy warriors team about to send a message to the rest of the league? All that and more next on NBA Today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48m
Feb 29
Knicks' Steal of Fortune, Steph's "BANG" Game Anniversary

The Knicks eeked one out thanks to a missed call. Should there be recourse for the refs? Richard Jefferson has thoughts.   PLUS... can Embiid return soon enough to help the Sixers avoid the play-in? We have the latest. AND... EIGHT years ago today, Steph Curry shut down the NBA world with this shot. But it was also iconic for another reason... We tell you what that is... NBA today starts now.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48m
Feb 27
Westbound and Down, Buck the Trend

Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets exploited a glaring weakness in the Warriors last night. We tell you exactly what that is next...  AND... The Bucks are starting to turn things around... We tell you why they could be the most dangerous team in the East.  PLUS... The Western conference race for the playoffs is as tight as ever. Which teams do we trust to make a late-season push? NBA Today starts right now!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

49m
Feb 26
Minnesota Timberwolves All-Access Day, Lakers-Dubs Recap

It's Minnesota All-Access all day on ESPN including here on NBA today starting with TWO behind the scenes looks, our own Richard Jefferson sits down with 3-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert with a special edition of Film Room, and Malika Andrews catches up with Anthony Edwards. Also, it's starting to look a lot like a gold rush once again in the Bay as the Dubs take down the Lakers. We'll discuss the Dubs' recent stretch and the urgency of play for these two teams as they currently sit in the Play-In positions. NBA Today starts now.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48m
Feb 23
2nd Half Of The NBA Season Starts Now!

After a week without.. let's call it competitive.. NBA action - we have 12 games tonight! The early slate is headlined by KD and the Suns facing off against Luka and the Mavs... Donovan Mitchell, Tyrese Haliburton and Jalen Brunson are also taking the floor Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers try to keep it rolling against SGA and the Thunder, and we know every game counts for these two in the race for the 1 seed...  And then the Golden State Warriors hosting the LA Lakers as the Lakers have James listed out with a left ankle issue. We'll discuss these teams and their futures ahead of the home stretch of the season. NBA Today starts now.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

49m
Feb 22
Slim Leader, Orange and Blue Skies, The Greek Speaks

We're on the cusp of the 2nd half of the season... the stakes are high! Especially for the Lakers and the Warriors based on the timelines of their superstars! As these squads face off tomorrow, we look back at their stars' best moments this season thus far. Also, who do you trust more heading into the 2nd half-- the Lakers or the Warriors? Kevin Durant doesn't like the nickname the Slim Reaper... But how does Slim Leader sound? Why KD thinks we should put more respect on what he does OFF the floor Julius Randle spoke on the current state of his injury and New York.. our panel chimes in on how the Knicks can stay afloat without key players.. And... Hear Giannis's exclusive interview with our Malika Andrews on why the championship pressure in Milwaukee isn't going anywhere... NBA Today starts now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48m
Feb 21
Mid-Way Mania, 1-On-1 With Jayson Tatum

Lets get it. Will Joel Embiid return to the court this season? Are the Lakers and Warriors destined to meet in the play-in? Who will hoist the Larry O Brien trophy? Your biggest questions answered!  PLUS... with LeBron James in year 21... who's NEXT UP to take the throne and become the face of the league?  ALSO... Our very own Malika Andrews spoke with Celtics Superstar Jayson Tatum! Who does HE think the best player in the league is? NBA Today with Chiney starts now!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48m
Feb 20
NBA All Star Weekend Recap

We had good news, bad news, and best news. The good news- Steph vs Sabrina DELIVERED during their 3 point contest. The bad news, let's just say we had "mixed" reactions to last night's East-West game. But the best thing of the night- HISTORY... LeBron James and his record setting 20th All-Star appearance. We'll discuss Lebron's future, All Star Game issues, our very own Malika Andrews' exclusive interview, and MORE... NBA Today starts now... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48m
Feb 19
NBA Today Live From Indy!

Klay Thompson came off the bench for the first time since his rookie year and he came out shooting lights out.. We've heard Giannis call out his team before but last night was an all-timer. We'll hear what the Bucks' Star had to say after the game... Victor Wembanyama has lived up to the hype early in his NBA career. So what does he think is his most impressive moment to date? He'll tell us. And CJ McCollum gets to watch Zion Williamson play every day. What is the ceiling for the still young Pelican? He'll share his thoughts as he joins the show.. NBA Today starts now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48m
Feb 16
Golden State Disappointments, Is LA the Best Place for LBJ?

As the aftershocks of a possible LeBron and Steph pairing reverberate through the NBA, are the Lakers the best place for LeBron to win another title?  And while we're on superstars and titles, can the Warriors go from "average"- Steph's word, not mine!- to being a contender this season? Plus, as the second half is upon us, will the real contenders please stand up? Will the Bucks woes continue? Can Jokic keep dominating? Perk, Brian and Chiney's most burning questions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48m
Feb 15
Lebron Trade Buzz, Donovan Mitchell Joins the Show

Over a secretive 24-hour window prior to the trade deadline last Thursday, the Golden State Warriors made a bid for LeBron James, in a move that would have to paired him with longtime rival Stephen Curry. Our NBA Insiders Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne have more on that. Plus the leader of the red-hot Cavs Donovan Mitchell joins NBA Today- find out where ranks himself amongst the NBA's best. And after the Bucks got blitzed by a short-handed Heat, does Perk actually believe in this team? NBA Today starts now... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48m
Feb 14
Steph's Game-Winner vs Suns. C's Turning Down the Heat

It wasn't just Mahomes mastering clutch time this weekend...so we go from one dynasty to another...but why Steph might not be the key to the Warriors success this season.  And... With Jalen Brunson balling....are the Knicks latest moves enough to finally launch them into the top-contender convos?  Plus.... Jayson Tatum's near triple-double led the Celtics to eek out a win in South Beach, but is the top seed in the East showing cracks in the foundation?... NBA Today starts now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48m
Feb 12
Trade Deadline Fallout, Kobe's Statue, Steph & LBJ Outlook

The world gets to see the first of three statues honoring the Kobe Bryant. We'll take you inside the star-studded unveiling...Which all took place on Trade Deadline Day, where the Lakers lack of moves made a statement of its own. Who Perk thinks LA missed out on.  But there are sunny skies ahead in the East- dare I say- orange and blue in the forecast? Did the Knicks cash their ticket to a championship? Richard and Perk see different paths... NBA Today starts right now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48m
Feb 09