
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

Mar 28, 2025 • 51min
Shake Up in Memphis?
BREAKING NEWS!!!! The Grizzlies announced that they have parted ways with head coach Taylor Jenkins. Was this something brewing around the organization? Just when we thought Cooper Flagg had already blown us away, he somehow topped even that with his Sweet 16 performance masterpiece shows the star he's becoming. Lastly, Josh Giddey will join the show to take us through THE shot of the season and inside the wild final seconds in Chicago that lifted them past the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 27, 2025 • 51min
The King Has Risen
Bron buries the Pacers AGAIN. Did we see the game of the year in Indy? What did we learn regarding LA's resilience? There's a new 6-seed in town. The Clippers laid claim last night but they have PLENTY of company. The Celtics managed a 30 point win without their near 30 point scorer. Brian Windhorst pinpoints one specific secret ingredient to Boston peaking at the perfect time. The no-look cook served up another tasty Denver dish. We've got ALL the looks of Joker's IMPOSSIBLE pass of the year. We preview the Lakeshow's chi-town showdown versus the Bulls. Will LeBron and LA get their lick back after Saturday's embarrassment? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 26, 2025 • 50min
The Underdogs
The Knicks messed around and had TWO players put up triple doubles last night. Are the Bockers peaking at the perfect time? Jimmy's return to Miami was a dud but do the Warriors have bigger problems? We continued coverage of Damian Lillard's deep vein thrombosis diagnosis. What does his absence mean for Milwaukee's postseason dreams? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 25, 2025 • 51min
Magic Kingdom
Orlando used their Magic on LeBron and company for LA's 3rd straight loss. We gauge the Lakers concern level two weeks pre-playoffs. Heartbreak for JuJu Watkins and USC. Holly Rowe joins us with reporting on Juju's season-ending injury and how it could shift the balance of the entire NCAA tournament. The Mavericks finally got Anthony Davis back last night but was his performance enough to give Mavs fans hope? Jimmy Butler returns to Miami for the first time since the trade, and he's not exactly nostalgic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 20, 2025 • 51min
Heat Check?
If you don't know, NOW you know...this is March! it isn't just the madness in the tournament, its buzzer beaters in the NBA! Cade Cunningham took the world by storm last night, he had social media BUZZING and I think it's fair to say let's get more Detriot Basketball games on ESPN. A SIX BILLION dollar deal happened with new ownership in Boston. The Warriors are on a hot streak, but some new AND old faces are hot on their heels. We'll tell you which team out West will avoid the play-in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 19, 2025 • 50min
Thunderstruck?
Today marks exactly one month to the start of the NBA playoffs, but there is a LOT of basketball left to be played. The Beard and the Klaw put on a SHOW last night in LA. Someone on this panel is SOLD on the Clippers. We get an INSIDE look at how the Joker is approaching the CRUCIAL final 4 weeks before the playoffs. Time is running out to get your bracket in for the Tournament Bracket Challenge. Download the Tournament Challenge App and get in game! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 17, 2025 • 50min
The Lake Show
The Lakers snapped their losing streak with a key win on Sunday and Luka did it all for Los Angeles. The Timberwolves have won 8 straight games and are looking elite. Tim Legler said that SGA has the quickest stop into shot he's ever seen. The Nuggets are in the Bay taking on the red-hot Warriors tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 11, 2025 • 49min
Golden Nuggets
Has your perspective on the Western Conference shifted after Denver's bounce-back game in Oklahoma City? We got our first glimpse of the Lakers without LeBron, with Luka leading the charge but failed to get the win over the Nets. Meanwhile, Steph Curry is on the verge of becoming the first player to join the 4,000 three-pointer club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 10, 2025 • 50min
Thunder Plunder
We'll break down exactly what Shai's performance and the run-and-gun Thunder proved in their dominant win over Denver. Did you catch the latest chapter of Ja Morant's most insane almost dunks? We're counting down his top 5 almost-greatest jams. How concerning is LeBron's injury? A live report on all the scenarios facing the LeBron-less Lakers is coming up. Lastly, we analyze how the contrasting styles of Jimmy and Steph have the Warriors dreaming of the Larry O'Brien Trophy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 6, 2025 • 49min
Watch the Throne?
Cleveland!!! This playoff clinching win is for you!! The Cavs became the first team to clinch a spot to the postseason but not without a dramatic finish, where the Heat was turned up. It's our final show of the week, so you know its a packed one! The Knicks and Lakers play tonight across the street. Which team is a bigger threat to the Celtics throne? Giannis made history, while Harden turned back the clock last night. But it was what they both said after their huge nights that got the basketball world talking. Despite the loss last night, the Pistons turnaround has been one of the greatest in NBA history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices