

NBA Today
ESPN, Malika Andrews
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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Nov 25, 2025 • 47min
Passing the Plate
Jokic rewriting history, Ant lighting it up, and even with KD out, Rockets - Suns delivering PLENTY of ex-teammate drama … We recap all the Monday madness around the league. KAT and the Knicks surging, the Pistons rewriting their own history, and the Raptors turning consistency into momentum. We'll reveal how these beasts of the east made noise last night… A crucial 2 nights in group play... We tell you why tonight's battle of LA means even more for the Lakers tonight... Led by Brandon Ingram, the Raptors have been devouring the competition... After Chris Paul announced that this will be his last season, we rank the top THREE plays of his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 21, 2025 • 47min
Mad Maxey
After his 54 piece wing dinner, we put Tyrese Maxey's scorched-earth start to the season in perspective. A stat you've gotta see to believe... What went into the decision to let TWO members of the Buss family go? A live report on the fallout and aftermath for the Lakers organization. Day 4 of the NBA Cup! Tonight's slate is ridiculous and we lay out the standings, schedule, and EVERYTHING else you need to know ahead of the action. .. Don't look now but the Orlando Magic are rollin! How much of a threat are they in the East? Franz Wagner joins to answer that and explain THIS interesting celebration... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 20, 2025 • 47min
Wild Wild West
It's the Wild Wild West in the NBA as the top teams in the league in point differential all are in the Western Conference. The Thunder, Nuggets and Rockets are all outscoring their opponents by over 11 points a night and that trio was all in action on Wednesday. There is a new look taking over Miami... Danny shows us the secret to how the Heat have turned up the scoring this season... Jalen Brunson is back, but are the Knicks clicking on all cylinders? Who has to change their ways for the Knicks to get back to the top of the East... the night was filled with incredible individual plays... but sometime, all that amazing still comes short... we take a look at some of the greatest plays that weren't in on top of the top... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 19, 2025 • 47min
LeBron is Back
LeBron is back - lets put this historic night in perspective when it comes to longevity - just 5 players made it to 21 seasons in the league: Chris Paul, Kevin Garnett, Dirk, Robert Parish and Kevin Willis.. How about 22 seasons? Just one name - half man half amazing Vince Carter, who called it a career back in 2020. Why it's not all sunshine for Steph and the Warriors in Florida today- Shams is here with the latest on Steph's ankle on the second night of a back-to-back. And it is a good thing Shams is here -- with so many unfortunate injuries around the league. he also has the latest on Giannis's injury- and how his timeline to return could impact his future in Milwaukee. We shift gears to Detroit.. The Pistons are running like a well-oiled machine - A number that totally surprised me that we will share with you their turnaround. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 18, 2025 • 47min
Year 23?
If you love hoops, heck if you love sports -- tonight is one you circle because it could mark the beginning of LeBron's historic 23rd season in the NBA. Milwaukee left Cleveland with more than just a loss last night... The latest on the severity of Giannis' injury, and what it could mean for the Bucks...Three teams are quietly changing the shape of the East. The question is: which of these early climbs actually means more than it looks?PG makes his season debut, facing his former team, and it all built to a wild final minute in Philadelphia. How did the Sixers pull this one out? Don't miss the chaotic finish ahead.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 17, 2025 • 48min
Rocket Power
What EXACTLY are we witnessing from the freshly fueled up Rockets? Someone on this panel has some LOFTY praise for Houston that you gotta hear...Good vibes in Dallas! Finally. What was the catalyst in Coop's career game and what does it mean for the Mavs moving forward? Hmmm....Year 23 loading! Just how soon 'til the King retakes court and how will he fit in with the new-look Lakers? Shams Charania is here and has the latest! Steph went ice cold, Draymond Green lost his cool... AND none of it matter. Why the Warriors are on a heater right now... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 14, 2025 • 48min
Cup Night
It's Friday!!! Which means its week 3 of the NBA Cup tips off tonight! And all 30 teams have at least played one game of group play-- As a reminder, the NBA Cup will consist of two stages: Group Play and the Knockout Rounds. Here's a look at the favorites to win each of their respective groups... The Raptors, Magic, Bucks in the East... and then the Thunder, Lakers, and Spurs are atop the West side... We will for sure have a clearer picture of what the Cup standings look like after tonight's NINE total games that you can see here. How long will the Knicks be down Jalen Brunson? Legs tells us who must step up for the Knicks to keep pace in the East. Plus... Steph Curry is parting ways with Under Armor and Shams the inside on what could be the hottest free agent in Sneaker history... Sneakerheads stay tuned...Jalen Johnson drops tells us about his historic night against the Jazz... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 13, 2025 • 47min
This is Not a JOKE
The greatest shooter of all time came was unleashed last night... Steph Curry dropped 22 points in the 3rd quarter against the Spurs. His 23rd 20+ point 3rd quarter of his career. Shai Gilgious Alexander only needed 3 quarters to drop 30 and has now sat and rested more 4th quarters then he has had to play.. Very consistent...And there is Nikola Jokic. Who coming into last night was shooting 76% from the field and averaging almost 32 points in his last 4 games... last night Joker faced the Clippers. Two Eastern Conference contenders clashed in Madison Square Garden last night. Let's just say it was a magical for one team's rising star. What is the New York state of mind?A live report from Dallas. Tim Macmahon is standing by with ALL the intel on how the players and fans are feeling following Nico's dismissal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 12, 2025 • 47min
Not so Golden
OKC ruins Steph's return. Is it time to sound the alarm in San Francisco? We dissect Draymond's candid comments following the ugly loss....Speaking of the Thunder, how do they plan to defend Luka tonight? And what's Luka's counter? We've got dueling breakdowns from Chiney and Perk on tap....Should the Mavs enter rebuild mode? Brian Windhorst lays out ALL the options on the table follwing Nico Harrison's dismissal. Nikola Jokic had a night to remember in Sac-Town while Doug Christie had fiery comments about his Kings' squad you won't want to miss...The All-Star Game is going through another set of changes... Our panel has some strong thoughts on the new format! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 11, 2025 • 47min
End of the Nico Saga
Last night was the best night of basketball this season — fifteen game-tying or go-ahead buckets in the final 75 seconds! We'll break down the tape and show you exactly how it all unfolded. Victor Wembanyama keeps doing things we've never seen before… but what does the best version of Wemby really look like? Brian Windhorst has thoughts... Nico Harrison is out as Mavericks GM. We've got every angle covered — the what, the why, and how we got to this point. Another wild finish in the Motor City and we've got Jalen Duren on the show to tell us what's clicking for the Pistons and how he and Cade have built their unstoppable chemistry on the court... It's only November basketball, but we're already getting midseason drama...Brian Windhorst has four cities circled, and you'll want to know why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


