

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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Feb 7, 2025 • 49min
22 Years of Domination!
26 teams made a move a record Nine All-Stars were swapped at the deadline including Jimmy Butler. Last night, he joined his new team, the Golden State Warriors here in Los Angeles. Here is speaking with reporters for the first time, on playing with Steph and Draymond. What does Anthony Edwards' latest scoring explosion means for the Timberwolves' playoff push? The Mavs return to Dallas for their first home game after the trade.. How will fans receive the team after trading away their beloved franchise star? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 6, 2025 • 3h 9min
Trade Deadline
NBA today's trade deadline special continues... Could KD still be traded before the deadline? And if so, what teams are in the running? Fire up that trade machine, Bobby! Now that Brandon Ingram is on his way out... What is the likelihood New Orleans begins the rebuild and moves on from Zion Williamson? Jimmy Butler is headed to the Bay... but how will he fit with Steph and Draymond? Chiney hits the court to show us. Don't go anywhere, NBA Today will be right back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 5, 2025 • 49min
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

Feb 4, 2025 • 49min
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

Feb 3, 2025 • 49min
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

Jan 31, 2025 • 49min
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

Jan 30, 2025 • 49min
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

Jan 29, 2025 • 49min
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

Jan 28, 2025 • 49min
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

Jan 27, 2025 • 49min
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