
NBA Today
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.
Latest episodes

Apr 24, 2025 • 50min
Blood, Sweat, and Tears
We start the show with a developing story, Jimmy Butler got undercut on a rebound late in the first quarter vs the Rockets Game 2 and did NOT return to the game with a pelvis contusion. Steve Kerr said after the game that MRI's were scheduled for this morning. It's the BLOOD, sweat, and tears of the playoffs!!! We dissect how the Celtics took a commanding 2 - 0 lead WITHOUT their superstar. What do the Knicks need from Karl Anthony Towns tonight in game 3??? We tell you why he could be the make or break factor tonight. Kawhi and the Clippers host Jokic and the Nuggets tonight in a pivotal game 3! Can we expect another vintage Claw performance? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 23, 2025 • 51min
Once Upon A Time in Hollywood
Once upon a time in Hollywood, the Lakers looked to even their series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Dame and Haliburton rivalry picked up right where they left off and Giannis had some strong comments on the state of the Bucks you don't want to miss. It's the OKC Thunder's world and we're just living in it....at least that what it seems like through 2 games against the Grizzlies. Bobby Marks tells us why we better get used to it too. Cover your ears, Chiney but Houston, we may have a Steph Curry - Jimmy Butler sized problem. We preview the Rockets must-win game Game 2 tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 22, 2025 • 51min
The Get Back Game
It's one of the most common sayings in the NBA, "A series doesn't start until the road team wins a game." If that's true, the Pistons and Clippers are just getting started. Minnesota stunned the Lakers in Game 1 and tonight feels like it's as close to a "must-win" as Game 2's can get. DEEEETROIT Basketball! ... MotorCade had Detroit firing on ALL Pistons in MSG. Can Cunningham actually take the Pistons to heights they haven't been in over TWO decades? Injury updates back east. What's the latest on Dame Dolla and Jayson Tatum heading into their game 2's? Shams is stopping by to fill us in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 21, 2025 • 51min
Lakers Evaporating?
What an incredible opening weekend for the 2025 NBA Playoffs. The Lakers look for answers after a physical Game 1 from the Timberwolves. What LA needs to adjust in Game 2 against the Timberwolves. The after-shocks of the Luka trade are still being felt. Hear from the Nico Harrison, as Dallas holds exit interviews. Bobby Marks lays out the Mavs off season crossroads. The Celtics' quest to repeat is underway as they get the win in Game 1 - but Tatum left that game shaking his wrist and needed X-rays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 18, 2025 • 51min
Playoffs Season is Here
We are less than 22 hours from the best time of the NBA Calendar! The 2025 Playoffs tip off tomorrow and we are excited! Ja Morant didn't participate in practice yesterday as he continues to deal with his ankle sprain. Will he be ready to go tonight? Luka Doncic sat with me for his first extensive one-on-one interview since being traded. New details on what happened the moment he found out he was headed to L.A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 17, 2025 • 51min
Lights, Camera, Action
The anticipation for the playoffs will soon end. With the 9/10 games behind us, we are one step closer to the tipoff of the playoffs! The battle of the Balkan bigs! Does Ivica Zubac and co. have ANY shot at slowing the Joker? A FULL recap of the pair of play-in punch-outs. Who of the final 4 will punch their ticket to the Spring playoff dance? How did the Warriors end their winless play-in streak? We peel the curtain back for an INSIDE look at Steph's 4th quarter masterpiece. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 16, 2025 • 50min
Playoff Mode Activated
It's simple: Win and You're in! And it felt like a full blown Game 7 last night in the Bay. We tell you why the Magic advancing could spell trouble for the defending champs. It's elimination day for the Bulls, Heat, Mavs, and Kings, Which team has the most at stake if they head to cancun early?? It's time to bring back one of our favorite segments!! Udonis Haslem's Hierarchy of Primetime Playoff players! He ranks them, next! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 15, 2025 • 50min
Escape The Bay Area or Magic Kingdom?
The 2025 NBA Play IN is here!!!! Two huge games tonight to decide the 7 seed in each conference as Trae Young and the Hawks will face off against Paolo Banchero and then, the piste de resistance when Ja Morant and the Grizzlies are in the Bay to face Steph Curry and the Warriors. Giannis is playing the best ball of his career but will it matter? Shams stops by with the latest on his running mate Dame Lillard and if we can expect to see him suit-up soon. The picks, the fits, and the EMOTION. All the sights and sounds from WNBA Draft night in New York City are next! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 14, 2025 • 50min
Race for the NBA Championship
GOODBYE regular season and HELLO to the best time of the Year!!! The NBA Playoffs starts with the Play-In Games on Tomorrow. After the Suns disappointing end to the season, Phoenix has fired Mike Budenholzer. Shams is here on what this means for the futures of KD and Book. We are HOURS away from a new chapter being penned in the WNBA. Paige Bueckers is expected to land the top spot in the draft. We've got a live report from New York on how the pick COULD transform the W. There's a party in the play-in! Who's gonna claim the final 4 spots in the posteason picture? We debate the final 8. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 11, 2025 • 51min
Brawl For It All
If the playoffs started today the KNICKS would open up against the Pistons. Is that bad news for the boys on broadway? It is if last night was any indication. A 48-hour battle for playoff positioning starts TONIGHT. Grab your pen and paper, we will walk you through every POSSBLE.OUTCOME. Big seeding implications out West, and an even bigger statement from Anthony Edwards. You'll want to hear who he says he's channeling heading into playoffs. With the West in chaos this weekend, could the Warriors entire playoff fate come down to 48 minutes on Sunday? Luka & LeBron have clinched a playoff spot, but could one opponsent stop them before they even get started? Perk reveals which Round 1 opponent the Lakers should want and the one they absolutely don't. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices