

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 6, 2025 • 52min
50K Club!
LeBron created the 50K club. 22 years of NBA basketball culminating in an accomplishment that we may never see again. We have a pulse in Phoenix something woke up Kevin Durant and the Suns last night. You need to see the WHOLE video between KD and Coach Bud to understand. Steph in the Garden is always must-see TV, but what was the most impressive part of his performance last night? After a crushing loss for the Mavs - Kyrie speaks out, and Nico Harrison reassures fans… but does his statement hint at something bigger? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 28, 2025 • 53min
Oscars Performance!
Do you have any officials you can call to make February 27th is Steph Curry Day. After last night, he has now scored at least 45 points on February 27th. Why can't the Knicks seem to beat the NBA's elite? Big Perk DEEP dives into New York's struggle to find a solution. Jokic tip toeing into Wilt territory or that STATEMENT Bucks win in Milwaukee. We'll tell you, NEXT on NBA Today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 27, 2025 • 53min
DUNK DYNASTY
You know the Pistons won again! 8-straight for Detroit. How GOOD are they actually and is Cade a top 10 guy in the league? Podcast P in on hiatus and so are Sixers in the win column. After dropping their 9th straight, where does Philly go from here? Brian clues us in. We have ALL the angles of Shaedon Sharpe's gravity-defying POSTER ! Dunk of the year? Big Perk is gonna break down his top 5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 25, 2025 • 53min
DONCIC VS DALLAS
We are hours away from the BIGGEST game of the season so far. Does Luka have an iconic revenge game in store? We get you ready for DONCIC VS DALLAS. Plus Philly falls for the EIGHTH STRAIGHT time. What's at the root of their disastrous season? Brian reads the tea leaves after PG's cryptic postgame comments. Did we learn more about the Thunder or the Wolves last night? We're gonna break down Every. Angle of Minny's HISTORIC comeback in OKC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 24, 2025 • 53min
HAYMAKER LAKERS
The vibes are back in the YAY AREAAA... BUT are they sustainable? We debate Golden State and just how long their winning ways will last. Plus is giving up 260 points in a 2-game stretch bad? Legs is here to pinpoint EXACTLY what the Knicks need to change if they wanna join the East's elite. The Luka LeBron connection is thriving but it's the Lakers DEFENSE that has our experts talking. How are they doing it and CAN they keep it up? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 21, 2025 • 52min
LeFOUNTAIN OF YOUTH
ANOTHER 40 piece for the 40-year-old KING James. Perk spies EXACTLY how Bron continues to win his bouts vs father time. Plus the Knicks have won 3 straight BUT do they belong amongst the the East's elite? We get you prepped for their clash with the Cavs and C's this weekend! My EXCLUSIVE interview with Anthony Edwards...What ONE word would he use to describe the up and down Wolves season? NBA Today starts right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 20, 2025 • 53min
Wemby out for the Season
We start our show with breaking news, San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama will be out the remainder of the season after being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis -- which is a blood clot -- in his right shoulder. Wembanyama, the 2024 Rookie of the Year, had several notable performances this year including a 5x5 game, 10-block game and 50-point game and had the Spurs fighting for a play-in spot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 19, 2025 • 53min
KYRIE-OSITY
A trade that shook the league. How does Kyrie Irving really feel about the Mavs' new reality? What he told Malika in an exclusive interview. Plus the Lakers play tonight in their first game after All-Star Weekend what should we expect from the LeBron-Luka duo after the break? With the playoffs just 2 months away, it's time for the biggest names in the league to Step Up or Step Out—so who's feeling the pressure the most? Perk is calling them out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 18, 2025 • 53min
DURANT'S DESTINY
We're only ONE day away from the final stretch of the season and after missing the All-Star game, will LeBron be ready to suit up tomorrow? Shams joins with the very latest. Speaking of the final stretch... what is the SINGLE biggest question for the rest of the season?? Perk and Udonis are coming in HOT! Plus Malika sat down for an exclusive interview with Kevin Durant. He shared why he didn't want to reunite with Golden State. It's going up on a Tuesday here on NBA Today with Chiney! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 17, 2025 • 53min
LA DOUBLE FEATURE
Last night's game gave us a new format and something we haven't seen in 20 years! No LeBron James in the starting lineup... just hours before the game he announced he would not play due to lingering foot and ankle issues but the show must go on. Mac McClung etched his name into the Dunk contest record books... but could we see the likes of Ja, Giannis, and Zach Lavine next year?? See what they had to say about it. Steph won his 2nd All star game MVP all while his teammate Draymond Green guaranteed another Warriors championship this year. We discuss whether he has a point or not NBA today continues after this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices