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Coming up on NBA Today: The Nuggets are the best team in the NBA since the All-Star break... But did Minnesota expose a recipe to dethrone the champs? PLUS... This ain't Texas, ain't no hold 'em! Shoutout the Queen... we saw something in the third match up between Luka and Wemby that we have RARELY ever seen.  AND... Tonight the two top seeds in the East match up in Boston. Could this be a preview...

Coming up on NBA Today: A revealing night in the association... the Dubs are in a world of trouble. You'll hear a side of Steph Curry that you've rarely heard before.  LeBron revealed the most influential players in NBA history. We guarantee you his answer will surprise you.  Oh, and ANTHONY EDWARDS happened... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the first time in nearly seven years... we had TWO game winning buzzer beaters in the NBA on the same day... authored by two players who are no stranger to March Madness... Kyrie Irving, who led Duke to the Sweet 16 in 2011 and Bam Adebayo who helped get Kentucky to the Elite 8 in 2017... But is a Luka-Kyrie duo enough for the Mavs to make a playoff push? Can the Heat become the most dangerous...

The stars were out in force! BUT, are we looking at empty stats... OR playoff contenders? We'll sort it out for you... Plus... New York was held to 73 points on Sunday... 73 in 2024 is pretty wild! But help is on the way... just in the Knick of Time... And... The Lakers got HUGE games from LeBron, AD, and D-Lo... but is it enough to lift L.A. out of the play-in pressure cooker? Let's get it starte...

It sure looked like a potential finals preview last night! The Nuggets took care of business last night as they won their 2nd and last regular season matchup against the Celtics. What statement did Jokic and the Nuggets make last night? What more do the Celtics need from their best player? PLUS... we have TWO words. ANT. MAN. Anthony Edwards delivered with a HUGE block down the stretch last last n...

The Kings came into L-A and shut down the Lakers across the street. Do the Lakers have a glaring weakness that could affect their postseason hopes?  PLUS... from Oakland to Sac-town, the Bay Area and back down.... Golden State sent a STATEMENT to the league blowing out the Bucks in the Bay. But which version are the REAL Warriors? AND... the Celtics are in Denver tonight in a potential Finals prev...

An EPIC collapse in Cleveland! Boston's Achilles heel was exposed last night - why it could cost them the title if they don't change their ways...  Plus.... The Suns stood on business in Denver. At age 35 - is Kevin Durant still the man to carry this team to the finish line? And... Perk's got a new list: Top 5 players you DON'T want to see in the playoffs... Only ONE player from the East made the...

Did the Lakers takedown of the top-ranked Thunder send a message in the West? Why LeBron, AD, and co could be even MORE threatening than you might think.  AND... what do the injury-riddled Knicks need to do in this crucial final stretch? An inside look at how New York can best position themselves in the playoffs.  PLUS... The Bucks unlocked the defense AND Dame Lillard. Check your watches. Is Dame...

The Celtics handed out a beatdown for the record books and it's got us asking: could they be one of the ALL-TIME great teams? Plus... the Dubs weren't the only ones to get a wake up call. Find out which squad out west has the loudest alarm bells going off after the weekend. And... LeBron James is the sole member of the 40-thousand point club. We've got 2 of his former teammates here to look back a...

Coming up on NBA Today, should the Lakers feel better or worse after their overtime win against the Wizards? Why LeBron's heroics might not be enough to move the needle. Plus... After Steph rained 3's in the Garden last night, the Warriors report card is IN for February. Is Professor Perk now giving them an A+ in the West?  And... Victor Wembanyama may have just slammed the door shut on rookie of...

LeBron reminded everyone whose house they were in last night... we're hitting the Lakers epic comeback from every single angle... AND...Just hours ago, Joel Embiid spoke to reporters. Could we see him back on the court this season, AND will the standings impact his decision? PLUS ... Steph Curry is in Madison Square Garden tonight. You know what that means. Is a healthy warriors team about to send...

The Knicks eeked one out thanks to a missed call. Should there be recourse for the refs? Richard Jefferson has thoughts.   PLUS... can Embiid return soon enough to help the Sixers avoid the play-in? We have the latest. AND... EIGHT years ago today, Steph Curry shut down the NBA world with this shot. But it was also iconic for another reason... We tell you what that is... NBA today starts now.  Lea...

Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets exploited a glaring weakness in the Warriors last night. We tell you exactly what that is next...  AND... The Bucks are starting to turn things around... We tell you why they could be the most dangerous team in the East.  PLUS... The Western conference race for the playoffs is as tight as ever. Which teams do we trust to make a late-season push? NBA Today starts right...

It's Minnesota All-Access all day on ESPN including here on NBA today starting with TWO behind the scenes looks, our own Richard Jefferson sits down with 3-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert with a special edition of Film Room, and Malika Andrews catches up with Anthony Edwards. Also, it's starting to look a lot like a gold rush once again in the Bay as the Dubs take down the Lakers. We...

After a week without.. let's call it competitive.. NBA action - we have 12 games tonight! The early slate is headlined by KD and the Suns facing off against Luka and the Mavs... Donovan Mitchell, Tyrese Haliburton and Jalen Brunson are also taking the floor Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers try to keep it rolling against SGA and the Thunder, and we know every game counts for these two in the race for...

We're on the cusp of the 2nd half of the season... the stakes are high! Especially for the Lakers and the Warriors based on the timelines of their superstars! As these squads face off tomorrow, we look back at their stars' best moments this season thus far. Also, who do you trust more heading into the 2nd half-- the Lakers or the Warriors? Kevin Durant doesn't like the nickname the Slim Reaper... ...

Lets get it. Will Joel Embiid return to the court this season? Are the Lakers and Warriors destined to meet in the play-in? Who will hoist the Larry O Brien trophy? Your biggest questions answered!  PLUS... with LeBron James in year 21... who's NEXT UP to take the throne and become the face of the league?  ALSO... Our very own Malika Andrews spoke with Celtics Superstar Jayson Tatum! Who does HE t...

We had good news, bad news, and best news. The good news- Steph vs Sabrina DELIVERED during their 3 point contest. The bad news, let's just say we had "mixed" reactions to last night's East-West game. But the best thing of the night- HISTORY... LeBron James and his record setting 20th All-Star appearance. We'll discuss Lebron's future, All Star Game issues, our very own Malika Andrews' exclusive i...

Klay Thompson came off the bench for the first time since his rookie year and he came out shooting lights out.. We've heard Giannis call out his team before but last night was an all-timer. We'll hear what the Bucks' Star had to say after the game... Victor Wembanyama has lived up to the hype early in his NBA career. So what does he think is his most impressive moment to date? He'll tell us. And C...

As the aftershocks of a possible LeBron and Steph pairing reverberate through the NBA, are the Lakers the best place for LeBron to win another title?  And while we're on superstars and titles, can the Warriors go from "average"- Steph's word, not mine!- to being a contender this season? Plus, as the second half is upon us, will the real contenders please stand up? Will the Bucks woes continue? Can...

Over a secretive 24-hour window prior to the trade deadline last Thursday, the Golden State Warriors made a bid for LeBron James, in a move that would have to paired him with longtime rival Stephen Curry. Our NBA Insiders Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne have more on that. Plus the leader of the red-hot Cavs Donovan Mitchell joins NBA Today- find out where ranks himself amongst the NBA's be...

It wasn't just Mahomes mastering clutch time this weekend...so we go from one dynasty to another...but why Steph might not be the key to the Warriors success this season.  And... With Jalen Brunson balling....are the Knicks latest moves enough to finally launch them into the top-contender convos?  Plus.... Jayson Tatum's near triple-double led the Celtics to eek out a win in South Beach, but is th...

The world gets to see the first of three statues honoring the Kobe Bryant. We'll take you inside the star-studded unveiling...Which all took place on Trade Deadline Day, where the Lakers lack of moves made a statement of its own. Who Perk thinks LA missed out on.  But there are sunny skies ahead in the East- dare I say- orange and blue in the forecast? Did the Knicks cash their ticket to a champio...

Trade Deadline Tomorrow. Who Buys and Sells? NBA Today, the Knicks won again but at a cost- Jalen Brunson went down- the latest on his ankle injury and the immediate impact it could have on the Knicks. And as the hours continue melt to minutes until the trade deadline- Will the Sixers make a move to stay afloat without Embiid? We have the very latest. And who doesn't love a great half shot? We hav...

Clippers keep Clicking, Klay Thompson Slumping Man, this team is fun to watch. The Clippers have been the best team in the NBA since December 1. Is Richard ready to put them as Championship favorites? Plus, we've seen emoji's, artfully-placed towels and now very clear statement from LeBron as we approach the trade deadline. Will the Lakers look drastically different the next time they take the cou...