

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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Apr 1, 2024 • 49min
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 29, 2024 • 49min
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 28, 2024 • 49min
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 27, 2024 • 49min
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 26, 2024 • 49min
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 25, 2024 • 49min
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 21, 2024 • 49min
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 20, 2024 • 49min
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 19, 2024 • 49min
Dunks of the Year? Bron's Most Influential, Dub-le Trouble
Discover the Dubs' troubles, hear LeBron's surprising pick for influential players, and witness the greatness of Anthony Edwards in the NBA. Dive into the defensive prowess of players like Kendrick Perkins and Turk, and explore the rise of the Orlando Magic and the New York Knicks. Get insights on LeBron's post-all-star break performance and the impact of memorable dunks in recent NBA games.

Mar 18, 2024 • 49min
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices