

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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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

Mar 12, 2024 • 49min
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 8, 2024 • 49min
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 7, 2024 • 49min
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 6, 2024 • 49min
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 5, 2024 • 49min
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 4, 2024 • 49min
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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