NBA Today

We head out to Abu Dhabi as the start of the NBA preseason is underway with Jalen Brunson and the Knicks... Big Perk tells us the BIG changes he's already seeing. AND... we're just over 24 hours from the start of the WNBA Finals! We tell you why this series may come down to which star shines brightest: Aja Wilson or Alyssa Thomas... PLUS.. sticking in the W-- The Indiana Fever just held their exit interviews and let me tell you.. Caitlin Clark spoke about Napheesa Collier's comments for the first time... We all know that Anthony Edwards can jump out the gym... but you won't believe how he says he plans on taking a leap this season...And... Zion's slimmed down and taken his talents to the land down under as the Pelicans are in Australia.. but is his new look enough to put his team back on the map? Plus... a live report from San Antonio on why it might already be Wemby's world and the rest of the league is just living it.. Plus... Proof? BIg Perk is learning french! All that and more right after this Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Las Vegas Aces are 4 wins away from their 3rd title in 4 years... After punching their ticket to the WNBA Finals and locking in a matchup with the Phoenix Mercury...Coming up.. As the 76ers and Knicks tipoff in Abu Dhabi for Thursday's exhibition, our Brian Windhorst updates us on Joel Embiid could return to the floor... The Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga finally reach a deal as Shams shares who else will be joining Kuminga on the Warriors roster.. Donovan Mitchell's exclusive conversation with Marc Spears and explains how the Cavs plan to regroup after a disappointing playoff run last season... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We catch you up on the most important injury updates, what Giannis said about commitment to Milwaukee, Ant's conversation with MJ and anything else you may have missed from Monday's media day. We hear from Kawhi Leonard for the first time on the allegations of cap circumvention. Ramona Shelburne was the one asking him the questions, and joins us... just ahead,. The Fever and Aces Game 5 tonight. Who advances in this win or go home game tonight?! We have live reports ahead of Game 5. But that's not the biggest story in the W. Jayson Tatum tore his achilles just over three months ago and is already back on the court working out... Hear when he said he will return to the line up for the Celtics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There are just 22 days left til the opening night of the NBA season. But today feels like the unofficial start of the season.... It's Media Day where 25 teams took to the mic's around the league and over the next hour we'll catch you up on what everyone's got to say with the start of year right around the corner.How far can Giannis take the Bucks in the east? You would be surprised how far an MVP could take Milwaukee this season... The Rockets got reinforcements when they traded for KD... What Durant had to say about his first day on the job in Houston and if he this will be for more than just a one year stint... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the first time in over eight years, LeBron is set to be a Free Agent next summer. Hear from Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick on if they expect one of the best players of all time to end his career in LA. The 76ers held their media day this morning. Hear what Joel Embiid had to say about his health and when he expects to be fully back. Who takes a 2-1 lead tonight in the W? Phoenix Mercury star Satou Sabally joins the show to talk about her keys for in a pivotal game 3 against the Lynx. Do the Fever have enough moxie to make the Aces fold 'em? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NBA season is going to be here before we know it, friends. Just 26 days separate us and the sweet joy of opening night! Teams around the league are getting ready for preseason to tip off. And teams that are playing internationally already have training camp underway, including the Knicks, Josh Hart is on the court with a brace on that injured finger as they get ready to open their preseason Abu Dhabi against the Sixers...Joel Embiid is in the gym, but his status for those games and the season is still up in the air. We hope to hear from him on Friday, along with the rest of the Sixers, for the first time since he had surgery. Hall of Famer, Dwight Howard joins us he's got a surprise answer for his favorite current NBA hooper ...AND the Sixers are taking it all the way back to 2001. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The good news? Devin's on the Books until 2030. The bad? The forecast is looking a little gloomy in Phoenix. Hear what Booker thinks of the Suns revamped roster...NEXT on NBA Today What's the biggest question mark surrounding the Knicks and why does it involve the iron man Josh Hart? We debate what N-Y needs to solve before the season starts..We actually have some good news out of Phoenix! And it involves Steve Nash. So much so we're counting down his top plays as a Sun. We'll explain...With the October 1 deadline for restricted free agents FAST approaching, can we expect the Kuminga deal sometime soon? Shams is here with some news... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today... an eventful media day in New York. Hear from Jalen Brunson on his expectations for the season.Staying in N-Y...startling news on the Liberty front. What led to Sand Brondello's firing and where do the defending champs go from here? What will be the deciding factor in tonight's pair of game 2's in the W? Our panel of experts are standing by to get you ready for the semis! Hear from Zion to open the new season... What's at stake for the former #1 pick this season and is it fair to say it's make or break time in New Orleans? Brian Windhorst is gonna tell us...Where do the Rockets turn for help following Fred VanVleet's ACL injury? Could a trade be in the works in H-Town? Big Money Bobby Marks has the answers.. Six time all-star and NBA champion Jayson Tatum is joining the show! Could he ACTUALLY return to action this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Could we see a new AND improved version Zion Williamson this season? Our experts spotlight why year 7 could FINALLY be the big fella's time to shine...Who needs a crystal ball when we've got a player poll? We react to the voices around the association picking the King's next team. That's NEXT on NBA Today.Coming up on NBA today....Are we witnessing the greatest player in WNBA history in real time? We've got you covered with wall-to-wall analysis of A'ja's historical season...AND...We know who won MVP this season, but do SGA's peers think he's the best player in the league? A full breakdown of the NBA player poll is minutes away...If LeBron leaves LA eventually, what's his most likely destination? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Winner winner chicken dinner!...Coming up on NBA Today. Not one but TWO instant classics in the W. How did BOTH the Aces and Fever punch their tickets to round 2? We unpack the drama..What does Luka's dominant Summer mean for both the Lakers AND the NBA? Dave McMenamin has the latest from Bron, Luka, and Rob Pelinka..32 days away from tip and Kuminga is STILL without a roster. Could we see some movement this weekend? Stick around for the latest on the stalemate in Golden State...He's teased it a handful of times, but just HOW close are we to LeBron's swan song season? Hear from the King himself.. Becky Hammon joins the show to talk last night's dramatic win AND to preview the Aces 2nd round matchup with the Fever... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices