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Broadway Brunson, Lakers Shock the Celtics An All-Star is born! Why Jalen Brunson's 40 in The Garden has earned him the highest of praise from Kendrick Perkins. No, it's not MVP, although Perk's calling for that too, it's a new nickname….   PLUS, we've got the latest on Joel Embiid's injury- how long could he be out and can the Sixers survive without him?   AND.... An AD and LeBron-less Lakers stu...

Lebron and AD OUT Against Celtics, Embiid Update The Sixers season hangs in the balance of Joel Embiid's knee, we've got the very latest on his injury. How cautious should the Sixers be? You might have heard Perk's thoughts, but you haven't heard WHY.   AND... who's the true favorite to win the title this year? Big Perk brings out his Big List of championship contenders this season. You'll be shoc...

Embiid Injury, Lebron and the Lakers in Panic Mode A hobbled MVP took the court in San Francisco last night, then the news got worse. The very latest on Joel Embiid after being injured last night. The Knicks ended January with a win capping their best month in 30 years- Why their fans have reason to truly believe....and worry... And LeBron wasn't happy after another Lakers loss last night. What th...

Joker Wins Again, Lakers Blown out, Knicks on Fire Where's Jokic rushing off to? The NBA Finals? After crushing the top 3 teams in the East, where the Nuggets are headed and who can actually stop them.   PLUS... LeBron had no comment on Dillon Brooks but why Zach and Perk are just as mad as the Lakers after his dangerous play last night   AND With the Knicks on the brink of making franchise histor...

Lebron James & Steph Curry Deliver Again, Points... Points and more Points. What an epic game we got this weekend between Steph Curry and LeBron James. It couldn't be contained to regulation -- or even just one overtime. An epic showdown in the Bay... Plus, scoring has been at an all time high... we debate whether this is good or bad for the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...

Start spreadin' the news- the Knicks are for real. A Gotham sized statement was sent against the champs last night- why this win was so important. The All-Star starters are out- why there is one glaring omission that has some of my friends hopping mad today. And the Warriors lost a heartbreaker last night and Kendrick Perkins blames one person- who is it?  It's been 4 years since Kobe Bryant, his...

Did Devin Booker just redefine his rivalry with Luka Doncic in a tech-filled Rivals Week showdown? Decoding what went down in Dallas last night that that gave a power shift to the Suns...  Plus, the Giannis and the Bucks enter a new chapter…. how much pressure is on Dame & Giannis with Doc Rivers arrival? We'll discuss it.... Why tonight's meeting at the Mecca could change everything about how our...

Doc Rivers is headed to Milwaukee to coach Giannis and the Bucks... What does this move mean for their championship chances this season??  PLUS... the stars were out in L-A last night for Lakers and Clippers! But only one of those teams has a legitimate chance at a title this season according to Big Perk... We tell you which next...  AND... And the Suns are on fire thanks to KD... should his name...

BREAKING NEWS- Milwaukee Bucks have fired head coach Adrian Griffin. We have our senior NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski with more.... Embiid had a LEGENDARY 70 point performance against the Spurs. But hear why the reigning MVP can channel his inner Kobe to take the Sixers to their first title in 41 years   Karl Anthony-Townes' went off for a franchise record 62-points. But why did his performance h...

The second half of the NBA Season has officially tipped... are the Suns Big 3 turning their squad into the most dreaded opponent in the West?   Plus, with LeBron's championship window shrinking, who the Lakers are looking at ahead of the trade deadline to help get him his 5th ring.   And tonight in Philly, we have a super-sized showdown! Will Wembanyama or Embiid make history in their first-ever h...

We have a clash of championship contenders tonight on ESPN. Is this Nuggets-Celtics matchup a finals preview? Anthony Edwards set the basketball world on fire last night. Was it the best self-oop our experts have ever seen?  Plus, as we hit the exact mid-point of the season, is another MVP Joel Embiid's to lose or is Nikola Jokic on track to get his third? We'll debate. And we know Jalen Brunson w...

As LeBron continues to defy Father Time, have his Lakers FINALLY found the formula to make them truly scary? Plus one of the biggest trade deadline names to watch was Pascal Siakam. WIth him going to Indy, how desperate are the Sixers to get some help for Joel Embiid? And the stars were out to play last night ....we have all the best daggers, dimes and dunks…NBA Today starts RIGHT NOW.. Learn more...

The heavyweight bout between the past two MVPs did NOT disappoint. Joel Embiid told us who HE thinks is the best player in the league, but does Wilbon agree?  PLUS...a haunting question as LeBron and Kyrie prepare to face off tonight: should the Lakers have pursued Kyrie when they had the chance?  ALSO..breaking news! one of the biggest questions as we head towards the trade deadline is now answer...

Draymond's Green's return was not the answer for Golden State -- so what is? We have the trade the Warriors need to make to save their franchise.  Plus.... Another day, another lineup change for the Lakers. Zach Lowe tells us if this latest switch change is enough to get the Lakers back in contention.  And tonight we have an epic showdown between Jokic and Embiid. Ramona Shelburne tells us why def...

Coming up on NBA Today... the Lakers were blown out in what was the best game of the year for the Suns big 3. How can L-A avoid hitting rock bottom before it's too late?  PLUS... what's next for Golden State? Could a total overhaul of the roster be on the horizon for the 4-time champs? We discuss.  AND... the Bucks sent a message that led to the Celtics not playing a single starter in the second h...

The Warriors get rolled again at home....what Steph said after the game that might signal it's time to sound the alarm in the Bay, and is he right? AND the Celtics aced their test against the West's Best last night. Now it's the Bucks turn... why Professor Perk thinks tonight will prove if the Bucks are for real.  PLUS LeBron and KD square off tonight in Los Angeles. Which star needs to save their...

Anthony Davis led the Lakers to a much needed win - that had the Raptors head coach furious! Fines likely incoming for this epic rant, but did he have a point? AND, we have BREAKING NEWS out of LA. Woj is here with details on Kawhi Leonard's new deal and if Paul George will be the next to get paid? Plus... The NBA has reinstated Draymond Green, BUT will he be enough to get them back into the playo...

Draymond Green is back with the Warriors and slated to speak at any moment. Hear what he has to say LIVE.  PLUS... Jaylen Brown and the Celtics may have a real gripe after a loss to the Pacers -- but is that masking a bigger issue? Big Perk has the answer.  AND... something happened in Milwaukee last night that I have never heard before in that building-- boos. And the face of the Bucks knows why....

Giannis and Wemby went back and forth in what was easily one of the most entertaining games of the entire season. But it was what the Greek Freak said about the French phenom afterward that is raising eyebrows.  PLUS... Knicks star Julius Randle joins the show to talk about why New York does NOT need a superstar to contend in the East.  AND... I hope he called "bank"... Is the Warriors season doom...

LeBron and the Lakers kicked of a crucial stretch with a brutal home loss- Who gets the blame for this mess? PLUS- it is Orange and Blue skies, baby, right now in New York but Stephen A tells us what his Knicks DON'T have and why it matters AND- Adding Dame Lillard was supposed to be the piece to get Giannis another ring- But Perk spies a huge flaw for the Bucks. NBA Today starts right now…… Learn...

Coming up on NBA Today. The Warriors snapped their 3-game losing streak thanks to another Steph masterpiece. But how sustainable is relying on 30 every single night?  PLUS… SGA took down the Celtics with a masterclass of his own while Joel Embiid continues to put up HISTORIC numbers... Find out who the MVP front runner SHOULD be. ALSO… the Lakers have lost 7 of their last 9... Is a blockbuster mov...

Coming up on NBA today...  LeBron James and the Lakers enter 2024 with a .500 record... but will their upcoming homestand make or break the rest of their season? Our panel weighs in... AND... the best budding rivalry in the NBA continues. You won't want to miss what Giannis had to say about the Bucks struggles after losing to Indiana...  PLUS... The new-look Knicks got a huge comeback win at home...

Coming up on NBA today... The Lakers dropped another one to the West's Best last night. Can the Lakers make it through the holidays without being forced to make a move? AND... We preview the full Christmas day slate! Who will shine brightest on a night where all the stars are out? Oh, and Santa Perk also has some presents to give out!! PLUS... I spoke with Mavericks star Luka Doncic ahead of their...

Coming up on NBA Today... Joel Embiid did something that has not been done in more than FIFTY years... is he well on his way to a second straight MVP after what he did to the BEST defense in the league? PLUS... The Lakers and Clippers are on different sides of streaks right now. Are the Lakers letting LeBron down? Are Kawhi and the Clippers poised for a title run?  And... We reveal the Naismith ba...

WHAT. A. NIGHT. Ja Morant returned and reminded ALL of us why he is one of the BEST players in the league. But will twelve's heroics be enough to save the Grizzlies season?  AND... Ja wasn't the only point guard showing out last night. Dame made HISTORY while having his BEST night as a buck. Has Milwaukee started to figure it all out?  PLUS... Steph Curry put the Celtics to sleep once again!! Did...