

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 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

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


