ESPN, Malika Andrews

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.

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ESPN, Malika Andrews

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UConn's Dan Hurley & Jordan Hawkins + Stanford's Haley Jones join the show 07.04.2023 48:54

Ahead on NBA Today: UConn's Dan Hurley & Jordan Hawkins join fresh off their National Championship! Plus, Stanford's Haley Jones joins the show as well! And we react to some developing news out of Dallas... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mavs stay alive; Lakers get Clipped; Suns or Nuggets? 06.04.2023 48:49

Ahead on NBA Today: Staying alive... stayin alive... ah ah ah! Dallas is not done yet thanks to a heroic late game performance from Kyrie... Plus, the battle of LA yet again goes the Clipper way. After the Lakers' loss, our crew on why seeding is so crucial for LeBron and company... And which West team is more dangerous come playoff time: Suns or Nuggets? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...

MVP race over?; Nuggets soft?; Lakers-Clippers preview 05.04.2023 48:49

Coming up on NBA Today: Doc Rivers had some strong words about the MVP race after Embiid's 50-piece in last night's win... Plus, the Lakers have locked in a play-in spot... What LeBron did that had his teammates calling him "GOAT" afterwards... And we'll preview tonight's Battle for LA... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lakers' turnaround; Celtics-Sixers preview; Jonathan Givony joins 04.04.2023 48:40

Ahead on NBA Today: Our panel dives into the Lakers' turnaround... Plus, all eyes will be on tonight's monster Eastern Conference showdown between the Celtics and 76ers. Which duo will show up and show out? And Jonathan Givony joins to discuss draft prospects... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pascal Siakam & Angel Reese join the show 03.04.2023 48:45

Ahead on NBA Today: We react to all of the action from this past weekend... Plus, Pascal Siakam and Angel Reese join the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Boston's beat down; Zach's Things; Gradey Dick joins the show 31.03.2023 48:50

Ahead on NBA Today: Our crew reacts to last night's beat down that Boston put on Milwaukee last night... Plus, Zach Lowe breaks down a few of his "10 Things" ahead of a pivotal Western Conference weekend slate... And Kansas star Gradey Dick joins the show... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No rest in the West; Final MVP Straw Poll; Tik Talkin' with Richard 31.03.2023 48:58

Coming up on NBA Today: Our panel dives into all of last night's action, including the Mavs' continued slide, and the Kings finally ending their playoff drought... Plus, Tim Bontemps joins to give his final MVP Straw Poll results... And Richard takes your Tick Tok questions... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Warriors' comeback; KD's return; Wednesday night preview 29.03.2023 48:49

Coming up on NBA Today: The return of Kevin Durant. What can we -- and Suns fans -- expect right out of the gate? Plus, the Warriors have felt like the "Playoffs have already started," and last night it showed in the 2nd half. Are the Dubs rounding into form? And last time Philly and Dallas battled, Luka and Kyrie combined for 40-plus apiece. What can we expect tonight? Learn more about your ad ch...

Updated MVP odds; Sleeper Squads; Simmons shut down 28.03.2023 48:51

Ahead on NBA Today: The Joker was in his bag last night while Embiid watched on. Wait until you see the updated MVP odds... Plus, all of a sudden here come both the Wolves and Pelicans. Are we sleeping on both squads as the Playoffs approach? And not headed for the Playoffs: Ben Simmons. Shut down for the year. We'll dive into that news... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...

Diana Taurasi 28.03.2023 59:07

“To be a great leader, you have to be a great follower first.” Diana Taurasi is the most accomplished women’s basketball player of all time, yet still believes she has to prove to herself everyday that she is on the level of her competitors. She sits down with the Warriors President and GM Bob Myers to discuss why she has yet to retire from the game and what she has left to accomplish. Taurasi tel...

Darvin Ham joins the show; LeBron returns; Drama in Dallas 27.03.2023 48:46

Ahead on NBA Today: Darvin Ham joins the show for a special edition of The Upper Room! Plus, LeBron is back thanks to... the "LeBron of Foot Doctors?" And what is going on with Luka, Kyrie and the Mavs? Breaking down the trouble in Texas -- is Big Perk ready to proclaim Dallas as DONE-DONE? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Injury updates; Mark Jones joins the show; Poetry Perk 22.03.2023 48:52

Ahead on NBA Today: We've got injury updates on PG, Zion, KAT, Luka, and Kyrie... Plus, we've got voice of the Kings and ESPN's own Mark Jones to tell us what is going right for the Beam Team... And don't miss the debut of Poetry Perk... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ja Morant speaks; Sixers' streak ends; Jaylen Brown on Celtics future 21.03.2023 48:45

Coming up on NBA Today: Ja Morant speaks today after rejoining the Grizz at their game last night... And the Sixers' win streak finally ended in Chicago. What Big Perk learned about Philly during their impressive run... Plus, Jaylen Brown weighs in on his future in Boston. Some surprising wording that C's fans will want to hear... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...

Making MVP cases; West playoff race; Perk interviews Ben Affleck 21.03.2023 49:49

Ahead on NBA Today: Three weeks, four candidates, and only ONE man can win. The MVP race is coming down to the wire and our panel makes a case for each candidate... Plus, we'll discuss the tight race for the last few spots out West... And our very own Kendrick Perkins sits down with Ben Affleck! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ja Morant interview; Wild Wild West; Dame on the state of the NBA 16.03.2023 48:13

Coming up on NBA Today: Our exclusive sit-down interview with Grizzlies star Ja Morant after the Commisioner announced his eight game suspension... Plus, with just over three weeks left in the regular season, the West is just getting more wild... And Damian Lillard went on JJ Redick's podcast and didn't hold back... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ja Morant suspended; Nuggets in "chill mode"; Warriors-Clippers preview 15.03.2023 48:53

Ahead on NBA Today: Woj joins with an update on Ja Morant... And with the Nuggets losing their fourth straight, our panel on whether they've just hit a wall, or if there are signs for real panic to set in... Plus, a preview of tonight's Western Conference showdown between the Warriors and Clippers...n Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bucks' statement in Sactown; Celtics' cause for concern; Givony's top college prospects 15.03.2023 49:19

Coming up on NBA Today: The best team in the East had a a statement win in Sacramento last night. How Giannis and Khris Middleton had potentially their best outing in over 500 games as teammates... Plus, the Celtics lost last night to Chiney's Rockets. With the 76ers only one game behind from second, should the Celtics be worried? Our crew will discuss how important seeding is for Boston... And J...

Becky Hammon 14.03.2023 48:08

Winning her first title hasn’t changed Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon. She sits down with Bob to detail how her perseverance shaped her success both as a player and a coach. Hammon assesses her desire to still be an NBA coach, while noting there’s still plenty of work to do in the WNBA. She examines her relationships with All-Stars Kelsey Plum and DeMar Derozan, and her long dinners with G...

Weekend recap; Bold predictions; New #2 in the draft? 13.03.2023 48:19

Coming up on NBA Today: Our panel breaks down all of the action from this past weekend... Plus, with March Madness underway, Jonathan Givony is here to tell us who is giving Scoot some competition as the #2 pick... And with one month left in the regular season, our analysts make their bold predictions... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Defending the Post with Zach Lowe 09.03.2023 48:43

On the CJ McCollum Show, CJ welcomes sportswriter and host of the Lowe Post, Zach Lowe, to discuss the most surprising teams this season and the tight Western and Eastern Conferences (2:23), CJ's faceoff with ex-teammate Trail Blazers Damian Lillard (12:30), how Lowe grades and votes for MVP (16:02), how to fix the NBA All-Star Game (30:01), and load management and why injuries are so frequent tod...

International Women's Day 08.03.2023 48:20

Malika, Chiney, Ramona, and Becky are in studio for today's special International Women's Day edition of NBA Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ranking the East; Grizz & Lakers updates; Tuesday preview 07.03.2023 48:45

Ahead on NBA Today: We break down the Eastern Conference showdowns from last night, and Jalen ranks his top teams in the conference... Plus, Ramona Shelburne and Dave McMenamin join with updates from the Grizzlies and Lakers... And we'll preview tonight's slate that will massively impact the Western Conference standings. Are any of tonight's games must-win? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Ja Morant steps away from team; Weekend recap 06.03.2023 48:49

Ahead on NBA Today: Adrian Wojnarowski, Ramona Shelburne, Marc Spears, and Vince Carter join to discuss the latest developments with Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies... Plus, we recap all of the action from this past weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Warriors' turnaround; Mavs' new duo; Weekend preview 03.03.2023 47:51

Ahead on NBA Today: Are the 3rd Quarter Warriors back? We'll break down their win over the struggling Clippers... Plus, the Luka-Kyrie Texas two-step showed out last night. We've got a couple spicy 40-pieces on the grill! Big Perk is cooking some takes up... And we'll preview the biggest matchups for this upcoming weekend, including Nuggets-Grizzlies and Sixers-Bucks! Learn more about your ad choi...

KD debuts; LeBron update; Tatum's superstar status 02.03.2023 50:17

Coming up on NBA Today: We have some breaking news on LeBron's injury. Woj joins with the latest and when we might see him back... Plus, Jayson Tatum send a statement to the league last night? And what the Bucks did to win their 16th straight. We dive into the top two teams in the East... And full reaction to Kevin Durant's debut with the Suns. Richard breaks down why his presence alone will help...