

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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Jun 24, 2025 • 47min
The Future Starts Now!
Couldn't have said it better mysefl!!! the Thunder celebrated their first franchise title EVER in OKC and it was a PARTY. We'll show you the best moments from their parade next. we're only ONE day away from the NBA Draft. We tell you why there could be more draft drama than you think. Cooper Flagg sits down with our Malika Andrews in an exclusive interview. What he told her about his future that might surprise you ahead. Cooper's not the only one drawing buzz, don't miss the other names that could shake up the top of the draft board and what makes them can't-miss picks tomorrow night. SGA fresh off an NBA Title and Finals MVP...tells us what he thinks this title means for his place among today's super stars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 23, 2025 • 47min
Best Season Ever?
It was the two best words in all of sports last night... as The Oklahoma City Thunder win the 2025 NBA Finals! It's the franchise's first title since the moving to OKC in 2008-09. Malika sat down with the 2025 Regular season MVP, the 2025 Western conference finals MVP, and the 2025 NBA Finals MVP. She asks him about all the hardware he's won and if he's just getting started. Who is the new eastern conference powerhouse? Bobby Marks joins to layout the landscape of the Eastern conference and who the favorite should be. The KD trade saga is officially over as he's headed to Houston. We tell you why the oddsmakers LOVE the move for the Rockets. NBA today will be back after this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 20, 2025 • 47min
NBA Season Finale
The electricity of this arena last night was amazing. and probably nothing louder than the Siakam slam! There was a moment I looked around and said out loud: this is what it's all about, no one was on their phones... in 2025... Let's see how they forced a Game 7, shall we fellas?! What are the chances we see the KD domino fall prior to Wednesday's draft? We'll tell you what we're hearing and why this could be a BUSY weekend. Does Bailey have an Ace up his sleeve or is he just hurting his draft stock? Jonathan Givony joins with inside info on the projected lotto pick's strategy. We pinpoint the major defensive adjustment Indy put on SGA last night. Hear from the MVP on why it surprised him and how he plans to adjust for Sunday. Keep it locked! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 19, 2025 • 47min
Staying Alive?
The Thunder could be taking this home later tonight... We are live from Indianapolis ahead of Game 6 of the NBA Finals. OKC holds a 3-2 lead in the series. 10 billies for the Lakeshow. Our experts break down EVERY angle of the historical sale and how it's set to pay HUGE dividends for LeBron & Luka. We've all heard the J-Dub Scottie Pippen comps by now right? Well did you hear what Scottie Pippen himself had to say? We'll tell ya...Next on NBA Today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 18, 2025 • 47min
Big Thunder Mountain
With just over 24 hours until game 6 tips here in Indy, what's the latest on Hali's calf strain and what's Indy's plan if they have to go without him? We pulled up to the Fever/Sun game and it was poppin!!! Wait until you hear what Coach Stepahnie White and Caitlin Clark have to say about the kerfuffle. JDUB had a legendary performance in game 5...so that got us thinking...who are the BEST 2nd options in Finals history?! Our 3-time champ ranks em here on NBA Today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 17, 2025 • 47min
Hali Hurting?
NBA Today coming to you live from Oklahoma City. We will be here for a few more hours before heading off to Indianapolis for Game 6 on Thursday. Forget playoff contenders, are the Orlando Magic true contenders for next season? Members of the Magic brass sure think so. Start spreading the news! Are the Knicks nearing a coaching decision? We've got the latest outta the New York City after the break. Yesterday we found out KD is NOT interested in Minnesota, but could Minnestota STILL be interested in KD? Brian Windhorst lays out the Wolves' decision making. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 16, 2025 • 47min
Finals Stretch
We're back in OKC, joined by three of the best in the business: Chiney Ogwumike, Brian Windhorst, and Hall of Famer Marc Spears! I'm Malika Andrews. Can we just take a second on this fine Monday? This Finals? This is HOOPS. Did Caitlin Clark just prove to the world that she could lead this Fever team to a title?! Well, what she did against the defending champs could teach us a whole lot. Could the Desmond Bane trade have ripple effects throughout the rest of the league? Shams is here detailing what could be next for Ja Morant and company. The K-D trade saga continues... but the list of teams he will likely land on has shrunk once again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 13, 2025 • 47min
Thunder Storm Brewing?
We are live from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis counting down to Game 4 of the NBA Finals. The Home town Pacers lead the series 2-1. We dive into the incredible connection between Indys's two star point guards plus breaking news on Clark's status ahead of tomorrow's primetime match up. Hear from her next. Indiana turned up the heat on Shai in Game 3 and the Thunder's superstar found himself in unfamiliar territory late. We dive into what that could mean moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 12, 2025 • 47min
But This is Indy!
The Pacers take a pivotal game 3 last night in this arena... they are now only TWO games away from their first NBA title... remember, they do have ABA titles in their franchise history! Kevin Durant's potential landing spots have seemingly narrowed but we can always dream, right?! Big Perk gives us HIS dream landing spots for KD. I caught up with two of heroes from last night just moments ago, hear what TJ McConnell and Pascal Siakam are saying about being two wins away. What adjustments NEED to be made for OKC in a must-win game 4 tomorrow night? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 11, 2025 • 46min
Overrate That
There is some magic to this day for the Indiana Pacers! 25 years ago today, the pacers won game 3 against the Lakers in the 2000 NBA Finals... in just over five hours, they will look to recapture that spirit and defend home court... we've LIVE here in INDY! The Knicks were denied another head coach interview on Wednesday... With Jason Kidd off the table, what is New York's path going forward? Shams gives us the FIVE destinations KD could land. Where would the 2-time FInals MVP fit best?? My Tyrese Haliburton for an exclusive conversation.. He tells us why he keeps getting DISRESPECTED. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


