Ahead on NBA Today:LeBron and the Lakers were able to hold off KD and the shorthanded Suns...And Dame Time was brewing in Milwaukee. Did Giannis and Dame prove that they are the best in the East?Plus, Malika's exclusive conversation with Stephen Curry and De'Aaron Fox... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA today...The Victor Wembanyama era in San Antonio began last night! Did he live up to the hype? Or did Luka steal his magic? We dive in. AND... from Texas to the Big Apple. How the Celtics survived in the Garden thanks to one of their new stars. I hear Big Perk spies something brewing with his former team.PLUS... speaking of new faces in new places... Damian Lillard is set to make his Bucks debut tonight. We'll preview their opener against the Sixers... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this podcast, the hosts discuss the opening night of the NBA season, the struggle of the Lakers without LeBron James, the importance of James Harden's return to the Sixers, and the impressive performance of Victor Wembanyama. They also analyze Devin Booker's impact on the Suns' victory and reflect on competition and rookie goals.

(Coming up on NBA today... The NBA season tips off TONIGHT with the reigning champs taking on LeBron's Lakers in the mile high city! So... who you got? The Nuggets or the field??PLUS... it doesn't get much better than this... KD versus Steph in his return to the place where they won back-to-back titles... Who has the edge tonight? Our panel weighs in. AND... Giannis locked in another 3-years in Milwaukee! Woj is here with full details on how the Bucks got the deal done and what it means for the rest of the league. NBA today starts now!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today:Victor Wembanyama's preseason showcase against the Warriors left no doubt that he's ready for the NBA spotlight...but just how much could he be shifting the future landscape of the NBA....PLUS... The ratings guru himself Ronnie 2K joins us in studio to break down the numbers, and see why Perk is challenging him in how he rates the greats.... AND... forget about LeBron James passing the torch to his sons...could we see the King sharing an NBA court with Bronny AND Bryce? The video that has all of us talking about it being a real possiblity....  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Analysis of James Harden's absence and ongoing negotiation, the highly anticipated Durant-LeBron showdown, impact and potential of NBA players, banter-filled discussion about Chris Finch and upcoming content featuring Victor Wembanyama. Plus, a conversation with Victor Wembanyama about his standout preseason performance and expectations for the regular season.

Coming up on NBA Today...How the Aces cemented themselves as one of the best teams in all of sports history! Pop that champagne...And for the first time in over five years, we get to see LeBron vs. KD...Plus, the NBA Future Power Rankings were released on ESPN yesterday. Where does Victor Wembanyama land on that list? And who finished in the top spot?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Harden's absence from Sixers practice and trade speculation. Zion Williamson's preseason performance and expectations for the season. Predictions for NBA Rookie of the Year and MVP. The potential trade scenarios for the 76ers and importance of surrounding Joel Embiid with talent.

Coming up on NBA today:The new-look Suns are putting up HISTORIC numbers! But will they be the most difficult team to defend when the regular season begins? Richard and Perk have some thoughts...Plus, will it be dreams or nightmares in Philadelphia this season? And what can we expect James Harden's engagement to be if he isn't traded? We answer those questions...Also, we're just one week away from opening night! Who is the biggest threat to the reigning champs in the West? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today:We got our first look at Dame with the Bucks. How it only took one play for Lillard and Giannis to put the rest of the league on notice...Plus, James Harden is inactive again tonight for the 76ers. Will Harden's baggage become too heavy for Joel Embiid and the Sixers to carry...And the Liberty struck back in a win or go home Game 3 vs the Aces. Why the biggest loss for Las Vegas wasn't necessarily just the final result... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices