NBA Today

Coming up on NBA Today: Joel Embid got candid about Ben Simmons when we sat down. AND did Daryl Morey hint when **Harden** will debut for Philly? -PLUS what's going with Zion?? What CJ McCollum's "getting to the bottom of," and the OTHER huge 2nd half storylines to watch for...  -Also, THE LEGEND herself -- SUE BIRD -- joins this show live in a matter of minutes. WE've got you more than covered. N...

-Coming up on this POST-ALL-STAR edition of NBA today -- the latest on chris paul. How long Suns fans should expect him to be out... -PLUS what a GAME! - what will we remember the MOST between Steph's barrage, the halftime ceremony, and Bron's game winner? -AND speaking of Bron -- some telling sound from the King. We'll discuss LeBron's and the Lakers situation... NBA Today starts now Learn more a...

-UP AHEAD ON A JAM-PACKED NBA TODAY! LEBRON & COMPANY TAKE ANOTHER "L" AS THEY CAN'T GET IT DONE LATE VS. THE DUBS. -PLUS, RAMONA SHELBOURNE JOINS US WITH UP-TO-THE-MINUTE NEWS ON WHERE THINGS STAND FOLLOWING THE MEGA-SWAP BETWEEN THE NETS AND SIXERS. -AND DON'T LOOK NOW BUT BOSTON HAS QUIETLY PUT TOGETHER 8 STRAIGHT WINS. RICHARD JEFFERSON, DON'T STAT ME BRO!! THAT'LL BE MUST SEE. NBA TODAY START...

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Coming up on NBA Today: Beal is done for the season. Does that mean he's done with the Wizards?  Plus, things are getting awkward with Russ and Frank Vogel. Should he be in the closing lineups or not? And:  Simmons for Harden. How close is it to *actually* happening ahead of the deadline? NBA Today starts right now.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to NBA Today, I'm Malika Andrews. We have a slew of guests joining us throughout the show, but let's get right to it because there has been trade news seemingly every hour this morning. We are going to get to the Pacers-Kings Trade in just a moment, but I want to start with arguably the biggest star who was traded today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today...the Nets have lost 8 in a row. With all the talk swirling around James Harden, where does Brooklyn go form here? And the Cavs acquired Caris LeVert ahead of Thursday's trade deadline. Who will be the most active teams this week? Our insiders will tell you... Plus, Russell Westbrook was benched in overtime on Saturday. How should the Lakers handle Russ going forward? All th...

Coming up! The battle of LA last night had a Hollywood ending. And today the *winning* team made a *BIG* trade -PLUS I'd say Klay Thompson is back to full strength, my goodness. A performance that even *he* was impressed by -- and -Trae Young and the Hawks did WHAT to the streaking Suns?? We've got all that and more -- NBA Today starts now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...

Coming Up on NBA Today: the Nets lost to the KINGS???? Just how concerning is this skid for Brooklyn?  Behind a big night from AD The Lakers broke THEIR losing streak-- but despite the win, are trade wins blowing through LA? And we'll recap Ja's visit to the Mecca! Bing bong, the misery continues. Stephen A what is UP with your squad??? NBA Today, now... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...

Coming up on NBA Today: The Lakers have lost 3 straight and desperately need LeBron back. When THAT might happen...  *PLUS tonight Ja Morant visits MSG! Can he follow in the footsteps of some CLASSIC Garden performances? *AND stop me if you've heard this before: The Suns win... again. Our crew debates **the MOST VALUABLE** Suns' player... NBA Today starts now. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Coming up on NBA Today...More "Ja" dropping moments...But it wasn't enough for Memphis in a loss to the Sixers..Can this Philly team win the east? Big Perk's Big take And....DO NOT TALK TRASH to steph...He cooked another 40 piece...but does he make Richard's list of players you should hold your breath against?  Plus its a duel in the desert...How can Kyrie and the Nets snap the Suns' 10 game winni...

(VO) Coming up on NBA Today...LeBron James has missed 3 straight games due to knee swelling...can the Lakers afford to be cautious with him? (VO) And the Splash Brothers showed out on Saturday night against the Nets...what were Perk and Richard's biggest takeaways from that performance? (VO) Plus, Joel Embiid is now listed as the MVP favorite. Where is he on your MVP list? All that and more, NBA T...

*Coming up on NBA Today: the Splash Brothers go OFF last night; will they remain hot heading into Saturday's ABC showdown vs Brooklyn? *AND speaking of All-Stars -- our panel's reaction to all 10 starters; promise you won't want to miss Big Perk on Ja Morant, uh oh.  *PLUS EMBIID and A.D.-- two of THE most talented bigs in the game... But our crew says there's one BIG difference. NBA Today starts...

Chiney Ogwumike talks with Phoenix Suns star big man Deandre Ayton about his growth as two-way player and how the Suns' 2021 NBA Finals run has changed his mindset. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today...Anthony Davis is nearing his return for the Lakers...LIVE report from Brooklyn on AD's status Plus has the Point God Chris Paul put himself in the MVP conversation? Big surpsise, Big Perk has a big take on CP3 and JJ Redick, Perk and Richard help me introduce this years all american teams...Kids don't be richard  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...

Welcome to NBA Today, you saw what happened over the weekend, we'll get to all that and more on the show. I'm joined on the set by 2-time WNBA All-Star Chiney Ogwumike and NBA Champion Richard Jefferson. Ramona Shelburne and Marc Spears will be joining us later in the show. Lots from a great weekend of hoops! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

*Up ahead on NBA Today: Westbrook's first comments on his late-game benching --Woj is here with all the details. There was no "W" to be found in "Warriors" last night - why Chiney thinks you can blame last night's "L" on some pourous defense. AND Daryl Morey's must-hear comments on Simmons trade talks PLUS a look at the Nets since Kyrie's return. NBA Today starts now Learn more about your ad choic...

Coming up on NBA TODAY: Klay Thompson may be *all-the-way* back... Must-see highlights from his night against the Pistons. *Plus - might the Lakers ACTUALLY be righting the ship? Perk Legs and Chiney on whether LeBron and crew are about to go on a run... *And what a treat we've got tonight. 2X MVP Giannis taking on Perk's MVP Ja Morant. A full Grizz-Bucks preview and more. Let's get it started, ri...

This year's Martin Luther King Day slate was one to remember around the league...(VO) In the last game of the night, Russell Westbrook detonated on Rudy Gobert at the rim. That's gotta be his signature highlight as a Laker to date.....Earlier in the day, Ja Morant pulled off this ridiculous 360 layup as the Grizzlies beat the Bulls... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...

Coming up on NBA TODAY: Klay Thompson may be *all-the-way* back... Must-see highlights from his night against the Pistons. *Plus - might the Lakers ACTUALLY be righting the ship? Perk Legs and Chiney on whether LeBron and crew are about to go on a run... *And what a treat we've got tonight. 2X MVP Giannis taking on Perk's MVP Ja Morant. A full Grizz-Bucks preview and more. Let's get it started, ri...

It was supposed to be a potential Finals preview and still could be... But man! one team stole the show and left another searching for answers. Big Perk wants to talk about the streaking Grizz! -- why he's prepared to double down on his take that Ja is the next M-J. carry on. plus The latest on the status of Anthony Davis.. Dave McMenamin on when Laker Nation can expect AD back. All that and more...

Coming up on NBA Today...The Nets Big 3 with a statement win vs Chicago...Are they one step closer to getting Kyrie back full time?  And Russ can't BLEEPING shoot...His words, not mine...Big Perk's, Big Plan to fix Westbrook and the Lakers...Plus, we have a trade season Woj Bomb - Cam Reddish to the Knicks...Full coverage right now NBA Today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....

Coming up on NBA Today...Ja RULED the Warriors last night...Are the Grizzlies now THE team to beat in the West? And DeMar DeRozan has DELIVERED all season...But is he the most important player in tonight's Bulls Nets showdown? Plus Lebron channeled his inner Tom Brady...How Brady's Bucs are inspiring this years Lakers...NBA TODAY Starts Now  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...

After 941 days, Klay Thompson is BACK. And that electricity.... that Bay Area Hyphy... was rippling around Chase Center yesterday all day! We recap his return on NBA Today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(VO) Coming up on NBA Today...after a sinking a game-winner against the defending champs last night, are you ready to call LaMelo Ball a superstar? And Kevin Durant continues to log heavy minutes for the Nets...are they putting too much on KD right now? Plus, tonight we'll see Steph Curry and Ja Morant go head-to-head with a huge win streak on the line...that and more, NBA Today starts right now!...