NBA Today
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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.
Episodes 1,027
Motor Cade City
DEEETROIIIIIT BASKETBALLL! Coming up.. Cade Cunningham did something that has NEVER been done before in NBA history... Where do the Pistons fall in a stacked East? We have the latest on Austin Reaves' heel …
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DEEETROIIIIIT BASKETBALLL! Coming up.. Cade Cunningham did something that has NEVER been done before in NBA history... Where do the Pistons fall in a stacked East? We have the latest on Austin Reaves' heel injury and how long the Lakers could expect him to be out... We discuss how it will impact the top team in the West.It's another NBA Cup night! With Wemby and the Spurs taking on a Steph-less Warriors team. Live reports out of San Antonio next... NBA Today, on a feel good Friday, starts right now! And guess who's back with us in studio?! The one and only Kenny the Jet Smith!!! Welcome back, Kenny!
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League News
The latest on Curry's injury as well as updates on the Lakers' stars.... David Robinson, then Duncan, Parker, and Manu.... But it's Wemby that's doing something that has NEVER been done in the Spurs history …
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The latest on Curry's injury as well as updates on the Lakers' stars.... David Robinson, then Duncan, Parker, and Manu.... But it's Wemby that's doing something that has NEVER been done in the Spurs history. Find out what that is next here on NBA Today.
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Lamb Chops?
Entertaining games, great show on deck... starting with the first ever match up between Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. is the beef.. or lamb chops, finally squashed? I sat down with Jalen Brunson and Karl …
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Entertaining games, great show on deck... starting with the first ever match up between Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. is the beef.. or lamb chops, finally squashed? I sat down with Jalen Brunson and Karl Anthony Towns and they opened up on how dangerous each contender in the East is this season. Steph Curry faces a familiar face in Kevin Durant tonight on ESPN. Which team is better to start the season: the Warriors or Rockets?? And guess who's back to break it all down with us!!! LINSANITY himself, Jeremy Lin! Welcome back, Jeremy! *react* let's dive right in, shall we?
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La La Land
Chiney, don't look now but the Lakers are atop the western standings. How Luka had his squad flying high in Atlanta and accomplished that only two other players have in NBA history. Wemby threw a block party in …
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Chiney, don't look now but the Lakers are atop the western standings. How Luka had his squad flying high in Atlanta and accomplished that only two other players have in NBA history. Wemby threw a block party in downtown Phoenix but that wasn't the most impressive thing he did last night....Jimmy Butler has the right idea. Steph Curry had the Warriors humming to the tune of eight straight wins. NBA Today starts right now!
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No beef
The NBA's newest rivalry is moving from a simmer to a boil... hear what Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown said about their first meeting as opponents...No Luka for LA... see how Austin Reaves was able to channel a …
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The NBA's newest rivalry is moving from a simmer to a boil... hear what Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown said about their first meeting as opponents...No Luka for LA... see how Austin Reaves was able to channel a little magic AND some on court attitude. The Heat are hanging on for dear life in the standings... but that's not what left Giannis speechless after the win.
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Feeling Golden
The top two teams in the West square off tonight... Luka and the Lakers take on Dame and the Blazers. JKidd... you going? Catch up with an old friend? LeBron's first game in Northeast Ohio as a Sixer... How …
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The top two teams in the West square off tonight... Luka and the Lakers take on Dame and the Blazers. JKidd... you going? Catch up with an old friend? LeBron's first game in Northeast Ohio as a Sixer... How will Cavaliers fans welcome him back to town? New stats on Wemby's Wednesday masterpiece that made my head spin. Does he have an encore in store tonight?
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New KIDD in Town
Yeah.... We got him ladies and gentleman... One of the greatest point guards of all time who was named to the NBA Top 75... 10 time all star... NBA Champ... 2x Gold Medalist... Hall Of Famer... he is the NEWEST …
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Yeah.... We got him ladies and gentleman... One of the greatest point guards of all time who was named to the NBA Top 75... 10 time all star... NBA Champ... 2x Gold Medalist... Hall Of Famer... he is the NEWEST member of our NBA on ESPN family... Jason Kidd!!!! Steph and Giannis face off tonight... two MVPs that could've been teammates. Jason Kidd breaks down Giannis fit in South Beach.... When LeBron has starts like this, his team has ALWAYS gone to the NBA Finals. Wow. How can Philly keep the good times rolling. Luka's been on another planet to start this season and what he did last night you will have to see to believe!!
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Texas Takeoff
The Best of the East going head to head... what first place Sixers still need to prove against Detroit tonight!The Lakers offense is OFF the charts, but Iman Shumpert has the inside track on how the NBA can TRY …
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The Best of the East going head to head... what first place Sixers still need to prove against Detroit tonight!The Lakers offense is OFF the charts, but Iman Shumpert has the inside track on how the NBA can TRY and slow down Luka Doncic..SGA is holding it down solo in OKC, but help is on the way! ... all that and more on NBA Today
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Trick or Treat!
It's round TWO of Luka Doncic versus the rookie Yaxel Lendeborg. Richard and Perk tell us what to expect in this early rivalry. ...AND.. it's the best two words in sports... for the first time in WNBA History …
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It's round TWO of Luka Doncic versus the rookie Yaxel Lendeborg. Richard and Perk tell us what to expect in this early rivalry. ...AND.. it's the best two words in sports... for the first time in WNBA History we have a game 7!!! Chiney has the keys to this winner take all.,,,,PLUS... we tell you why winning the NBA Cup could lead to actual postseason success. NBA Today will be back right after this.
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Luka the Don
The Rockets are all systems go to start the season, but you'll want to hear why KD wasn't on cloud nine after last night's game!!! News in The W. The Liberty have fired their head coach. Alexa Philippou has the …
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The Rockets are all systems go to start the season, but you'll want to hear why KD wasn't on cloud nine after last night's game!!! News in The W. The Liberty have fired their head coach. Alexa Philippou has the inside scoop on why Chris DeMarco's Liberty tenure ended early and what could be next for the franchise. Fresh off the Valkyries making history, head coach Natalie Nakase joins the show to tell us what she expects from tomorrow's parade!
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Keeping the Dream Alive
Steph Curry turned the Target Center into target practice... You'll want to see how the chef cooked up another masterpiece! Plus... Perk is fired up about the Sixers! LeBron's squad showed us who the closer …
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Steph Curry turned the Target Center into target practice... You'll want to see how the chef cooked up another masterpiece! Plus... Perk is fired up about the Sixers! LeBron's squad showed us who the closer should be for Philly...And... Cooper Flagg was running circles around the reigning MVP! Has the teenager already jumped the line to become on of the best players in the league?
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Injury Plague
Boston wasn't the only nail-biter last night... Luka dropping another 40-piece, but the Lakers will need to change things up if its going to equal WINS...Plus - get your alarm clock set for the WNBA Finals - we …
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Boston wasn't the only nail-biter last night... Luka dropping another 40-piece, but the Lakers will need to change things up if its going to equal WINS...Plus - get your alarm clock set for the WNBA Finals - we have a live report from Atlanta on the controversial tip-off time for Game 6...Major upheaval in the Western Conference, will the latest injury news open the door for a NEW contender to enter the villa??
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Miami's Vice
Cooper Flagg might be in year two, but no sophomore slump for him.. You'll want to see what he did last night in Miami...It's been an ice cold start for the Heat, is it too late for Miami to gain their sizzle? …
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Cooper Flagg might be in year two, but no sophomore slump for him.. You'll want to see what he did last night in Miami...It's been an ice cold start for the Heat, is it too late for Miami to gain their sizzle? Our panel has some strong thoughts!! Chiney caught up with Damian Lillard. Dame reveals something about his Rose City return that you'll want to hear!
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Luka's 50 Ball
LeBron pulled off something he hadn't done in 5 seasons... You'll want to see what he did and how he fared... The Lake-show balled out in Salt Lake City... How their lead conductor made sweet music against the …
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LeBron pulled off something he hadn't done in 5 seasons... You'll want to see what he did and how he fared... The Lake-show balled out in Salt Lake City... How their lead conductor made sweet music against the Jazz will make your eyes pop!! Jayson Tatum says there's no beef with Jaylen Brown, but his former Celtics teammate is stewing and you'll want to hear why....
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Comeback Kids
Wilbon what were you doing on November 1st, 2024? Well that's the last time SGA did NOT score at least 20... until last night. In our most recent edition of Coaches Corner... Tim Legler and JJ Reddick break …
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Wilbon what were you doing on November 1st, 2024? Well that's the last time SGA did NOT score at least 20... until last night. In our most recent edition of Coaches Corner... Tim Legler and JJ Reddick break down how this new-look Lakers squad is using Luka's vision to win games. WNBA Finals Game 4 tips tomorrow... The DREAM are a game up on the VALKS... can GOLDEN STATE step up in a must-win game? We have a live report from practice.
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Twolves Unleashed
Shump how would you feel if a rookie said he lost all respect for you after one game? Luka Magic... and Luka smoke! Anthony Edwards accomplished something only one other guard in NBA History has done... But if …
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Shump how would you feel if a rookie said he lost all respect for you after one game? Luka Magic... and Luka smoke! Anthony Edwards accomplished something only one other guard in NBA History has done... But if Ant is like Mike, how dangerous can the Wolves be? Angel Reese and the dream lemon peppered the Valkyries. Chiney Ogwumike joins the show to break down her historic night and Atlanta's Game 3 win...
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Opening Night
This summer captured the best parts - the JOY- of New York City... and you better believe New York showed out for their first banner ... actually two! in 53 years!! They quickly turned the page to the next …
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This summer captured the best parts - the JOY- of New York City... and you better believe New York showed out for their first banner ... actually two! in 53 years!! They quickly turned the page to the next season.. Which meant the debut of LeBron James with the Philadelphia 76ers... it's his 4th debut with a new team in his 24 year career.... LaMelo and Giannis make their regular season debuts with there new teams tonight. We have a live report from South Beach before tonight's game.. Our Marc Spears caught up with Steph Curry in Hawaii and asked about the Warriors links to LeBron before he chose the Sixers. His exclusive conversation with Steph, on deck.
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Let the Games Begin!
We'll head to the Bay Areaaaa where ANGEL REESE and the Dream played spoiler in Ballhalla to even up the WNBA finals. Rebecca Lobo all over a dominating Dream in game 2 when we come back. A huge triple header …
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We'll head to the Bay Areaaaa where ANGEL REESE and the Dream played spoiler in Ballhalla to even up the WNBA finals. Rebecca Lobo all over a dominating Dream in game 2 when we come back. A huge triple header lined up for opening day...Jayson Tatum leads the Celtics into Detroit to take on last year's top seeded Pistons.. Knick fans will get a chance to see a banner raised in MSG for the first time in over 50 years before Jalen Brunson and the defending champs get their first test against LeBron James and the 76ers... That's still weird to say...And then the night cap... The reigning 2x MVP SGA and the OKC Thunder take on the MVP favorite Victor Wembanyama in a clash between the two title favorites
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Regular Season Eve
We are on the eve of a new era in Philly.. Malika has an exclusive conversation with the star-studded Sixers!Find out if Darryn Peterson still holds a grudge with AJ over the number one pick... the rookie star …
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We are on the eve of a new era in Philly.. Malika has an exclusive conversation with the star-studded Sixers!Find out if Darryn Peterson still holds a grudge with AJ over the number one pick... the rookie star tells it all to Marc SpearsOur experts are making their Finals predictions. Before the season tips off, we're putting our names on who will playing deep into June.. IT'S TRAE DAY on NBA TODAY... Wizards guard Trae Young stops by the show to talk all things Washington... and you won't want to miss what he has to say about his new teammates... that's next!!
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PreSzn Finale
Tonight is the final night of the preseason. The Sixers host the Celtics tonight in their final tune up... It's WNBA Finals Media Day in San Francisco, and you'll want to hear how both squads are feeling as …
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Tonight is the final night of the preseason. The Sixers host the Celtics tonight in their final tune up... It's WNBA Finals Media Day in San Francisco, and you'll want to hear how both squads are feeling as game one looms.. One Rocket has caught our panels' eye this preseason.. The reason why and how it might not be who you think.... The Lakers preseason ends tonight, will Walker Kessler and Luka Doncic share the floor for the first time? A live report ahead.
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Greek Heat
We are only TWO days away from the WNBA finals and Hall of Famer Rebecca Lobo joins to tell us what the series will come down to between Atlanta and Golden State! Detroit got their big man back! Jalen Duren …
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We are only TWO days away from the WNBA finals and Hall of Famer Rebecca Lobo joins to tell us what the series will come down to between Atlanta and Golden State! Detroit got their big man back! Jalen Duren made his preseason debut last night and showed us exactly why he got PAID!! But how will the Pistons take a step forward in a crowded East? There were so many incredible dunks from last night... We narrow them down and play a little THIS OR THAT. Don't go anywhere, NBA today will back right after this.
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The KLAW Returns
Reunited and it feels so good... we'll head to Toronto, where Kawhi Leonard made his debut part two -- with the Raptors... Ja Morant is blazing a new trail and he's coming off the bench to do it. Big Perk on …
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Reunited and it feels so good... we'll head to Toronto, where Kawhi Leonard made his debut part two -- with the Raptors... Ja Morant is blazing a new trail and he's coming off the bench to do it. Big Perk on the the new four-guard rotation will be a problem for the league....
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Thrilling Twolves
ANT MAN and the Wolves are rolling! But what did head coach Chris Finch mean when he said that the team traded 'moodiness for giddiness?' The lakers and Warriors are in Vegas tonight for their preseason game …
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ANT MAN and the Wolves are rolling! But what did head coach Chris Finch mean when he said that the team traded 'moodiness for giddiness?' The lakers and Warriors are in Vegas tonight for their preseason game. Could it be the first time we see new beg man Walker Kessler in the purple and Gold. We have the latest.... After one of the best NFL games of the year, we bring in Mina, Dan, and Swaggu for an epic NBA-NFL crossover you won't want to miss.
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D.C. Contenders
Are they friends or enemies? Perk reacts to seeing Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown share the court for the first time since the the big trade. This historic rookie class is off to an impressive start! Full …
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Are they friends or enemies? Perk reacts to seeing Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown share the court for the first time since the the big trade. This historic rookie class is off to an impressive start! Full highlights form AJ Dybansta, Darryn Peterson, Caleb Wilson, and more! Karl Anthony Towns responded to the Knicks statement on tabling all contract negotiations. How will this effect the team? We have reports next out of New York.
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Philly King
Lebron James' Philadelphia chapter has officially begun... NOW there are some wrinkles to iron out with this new starting 5..And The number 1 pick made his first impression at the Mecca, but the biggest story …
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Lebron James' Philadelphia chapter has officially begun... NOW there are some wrinkles to iron out with this new starting 5..And The number 1 pick made his first impression at the Mecca, but the biggest story out of New York is the Knicks halting extension talks with KAT. In the W, the last two champions are on the brink of elimination. Hear from Breanna Stewart on turning the page from the Liberty's dramatic game 2 loss.
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Lebron's Philly Debut
Tonight, LeBron is expected to make his Philadelphia Sixers preseason debut! But the big question is what role he will play with his new team. Nick Nurse spoke about the 4-time champ potentially playing some …
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Tonight, LeBron is expected to make his Philadelphia Sixers preseason debut! But the big question is what role he will play with his new team. Nick Nurse spoke about the 4-time champ potentially playing some Center.. Timeout, last night was bananas in the W!!! The Valkyries and Dream are ONE win away from the finals. Fever star Cailtin Clark spoke this morning for the first time since Indiana's season ended. Her response to Mitchell's comments on the difficulties of being teammates. It's been over a year since we saw Tyrese Haliburton and Dame Lillard play in NBA game. Highlights from their returns. NBA Today starts right now.
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Hali's Back
Our ESPN analytics predicted who the best offense will be this season... But do Shump and Danny agree? We'll discuss.. Tonight, Tyrese Haliburton takes the court for the first time in two years. But this game …
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Our ESPN analytics predicted who the best offense will be this season... But do Shump and Danny agree? We'll discuss.. Tonight, Tyrese Haliburton takes the court for the first time in two years. But this game might feel more like 2019 than 2025. We explain. Steph Curry... he's already up to Steph Curry things. See how the Warriors new offense looks next. NBA today back after this.
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Brown's Town
Mike Brown still riding that championship high! His Knicks took on the Sixers for their preseason debut. Shump and Danny show us what message Jaylen Brown sent. AND... speaking of the Knicks... Will Karl …
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Mike Brown still riding that championship high! His Knicks took on the Sixers for their preseason debut. Shump and Danny show us what message Jaylen Brown sent. AND... speaking of the Knicks... Will Karl Anthony Towns get his contract extension? We discuss how important it is for their star big man to get paid before the season starts. Is this new-look Lakers squad the real deal? Danny Green was on the call yesterday and he has JJ Reddick's FORMULA for success this season. A scuffle broke out in Detroit but it's what happened AFTER the game that got the real last laugh. Valkyries star GABBY WILLIAMS joins the show... she tells us her recipe for success in game 2.
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Pre-Szn Action
It may be the preseason, but Nikola Jokic seems to be in mid-season form! Full highlights from all the action you may have missed this weekend! LeBron and the Sixers take on the reigning champs tonight in their …
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It may be the preseason, but Nikola Jokic seems to be in mid-season form! Full highlights from all the action you may have missed this weekend! LeBron and the Sixers take on the reigning champs tonight in their preseason debut! Shams joins with the latest on Karl Anthony Town's looming contract extension...Both WNBA home seeds took care of business yesterday! Chiney tells us why these two series are far from over...
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Aces Advance
We turn up the heat. Giannis and Bam Adebayo tell us about teaming up after being rivals for 9+ seasons. Our exclusive interview next. Atlanta Dream Star Allisha Gray joins the show to talk about what it will …
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We turn up the heat. Giannis and Bam Adebayo tell us about teaming up after being rivals for 9+ seasons. Our exclusive interview next. Atlanta Dream Star Allisha Gray joins the show to talk about what it will take bring the ATL their first WNBA title ever. News late last night, All-Star Center Jalen Duren and the Pistons came to a contract resolution. Shams has the details, next.
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