

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 15, 2024 • 49min
Golden State Disappointments, Is LA the Best Place for LBJ?
As the aftershocks of a possible LeBron and Steph pairing reverberate through the NBA, are the Lakers the best place for LeBron to win another title? And while we're on superstars and titles, can the Warriors go from "average"- Steph's word, not mine!- to being a contender this season?Plus, as the second half is upon us, will the real contenders please stand up? Will the Bucks woes continue? Can Jokic keep dominating? Perk, Brian and Chiney's most burning questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 14, 2024 • 49min
Lebron Trade Buzz, Donovan Mitchell Joins the Show
Over a secretive 24-hour window prior to the trade deadline last Thursday, the Golden State Warriors made a bid for LeBron James, in a move that would have to paired him with longtime rival Stephen Curry. Our NBA Insiders Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne have more on that.Plus the leader of the red-hot Cavs Donovan Mitchell joins NBA Today- find out where ranks himself amongst the NBA's best.And after the Bucks got blitzed by a short-handed Heat, does Perk actually believe in this team? NBA Today starts now... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 12, 2024 • 49min
Steph's Game-Winner vs Suns. C's Turning Down the Heat
It wasn't just Mahomes mastering clutch time this weekend...so we go from one dynasty to another...but why Steph might not be the key to the Warriors success this season. And... With Jalen Brunson balling....are the Knicks latest moves enough to finally launch them into the top-contender convos? Plus.... Jayson Tatum's near triple-double led the Celtics to eek out a win in South Beach, but is the top seed in the East showing cracks in the foundation?... NBA Today starts now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 9, 2024 • 49min
Trade Deadline Fallout, Kobe's Statue, Steph & LBJ Outlook
The world gets to see the first of three statues honoring the Kobe Bryant. We'll take you inside the star-studded unveiling...Which all took place on Trade Deadline Day, where the Lakers lack of moves made a statement of its own. Who Perk thinks LA missed out on. But there are sunny skies ahead in the East- dare I say- orange and blue in the forecast? Did the Knicks cash their ticket to a championship? Richard and Perk see different paths... NBA Today starts right now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 7, 2024 • 48min
Trade Deadline Tomorrow. Who Buys and Sells?
"NBA Today" discusses the upcoming trade deadline and the impact of injuries on teams like the Knicks. They also explore the possibility of the Sixers making a move without Embiid. Additionally, they highlight an amazing long shot made by an awesome young player. The podcast explores trade situations, team needs, and the potential of the Knicks as contenders. They even touch on the dilemma of trading Clay Thompson for the Golden State Warriors. Lastly, they rank and discuss their favorite dunks in NBA dunk contest history.

Feb 6, 2024 • 48min
Clippers keep Clicking, Klay Thompson Slumping
The podcast discusses the Clippers' dominant performance and the Lakers' potential roster changes. They analyze player comments and dynamics, Kyrie Irving's return to the Mavericks, the Mavericks' need for a wing player, and Klay Thompson's struggles and trade talks. Lastly, they talk about the dream dunk contest and Patrick Mahomes' comments on basketball.

Feb 2, 2024 • 48min
Broadway Brunson, Lakers Shock the Celtics
Broadway Brunson, an All-Star is born! Jalen Brunson's outstanding performance in a basketball game, Joellen Bead's injury, Lakers' surprising victory over the best team in the NBA. Discusses Knicks' turnaround, Brunson's impact, and compares murder mystery game to the Lakers vs Celtics game. Criticizes Celtics' lack of effort and questions Lakers' struggles. MVP talk and predictions for upcoming games.

Feb 1, 2024 • 48min
Lebron and AD OUT Against Celtics, Embiid Update
LeBron and AD are out against the Celtics due to injury. The Sixers are in a tough spot with Joel Embiid's knee injury. Big Perk reveals his surprising list of championship contenders. The hosts analyze LeBron and AD's decision to rest and discuss the implications. They debate the Eastern Conference All-Star reserve selections. The impact of players' activism and top plays of the month are explored, along with a new basketball move and impressive buzzer-beaters.

Jan 31, 2024 • 48min
Embiid Injury, Lebron and the Lakers in Panic Mode
A discussion on Joel Embiid's knee injury and its implications for the Philadelphia 76ers and his career. The rise of Jayla Bronson in the MVP conversation and his skills as a game changer. The New York Knicks' potential in the playoffs and their ability to play well without Julius Randle. Damian Lillard's difficult decision to leave Portland. The significance of Draymond Green for the Warriors' success and its comparison to the Phoenix Suns.

Jan 30, 2024 • 48min
Joker Wins Again, Lakers Blown out, Knicks on Fire
Denver Nuggets dominating the East, LeBron James' silence on dangerous play, New York Knicks on the brink of history, concerns about Jimmy Butler's performance, assessing the struggles of the Miami Heat, highlights from Bucks vs Nuggets game, NBA championship predictions, big returns and trade deadline buzz, Lakers considering trade for Dejante Murray.