

NBA Today
ESPN, Malika Andrews
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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Apr 3, 2026 • 50min
WNBA Expansion
The WNBA is making room for two! The Portland Fire and Toronto Temp are officially on the clock for the expansion draft. Who will they pick? The Lakers lost big to the Thunder, but the LA has even bigger problems on their hands. How much time is Luka Doncic going to miss after exiting the blowout loss with a hamstring injury? Speaking of the Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is looking to get back-to-back MVP's. Who is the one player that might have a case to say otherwise? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 2, 2026 • 48min
The Alien
Vic-Vic-Victorious! Artemis II Iaunched and Wemby is already out of this orbit... The Lakers are getting put to the test tonight. If they pass, can they make big perk's big list of title contenders? Let's be real, you can't stop SGA. But Danny Green says there ARE some things you can do in hopes of containing him. A DG breakdown is on deck..Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown did something last night that we haven't seen since the days of Larry Legend and Kevin McHale! What would it mean for Philly if they could avoid the play-in? Danny Green explains how things are shaping up juuuust right for the Sixers...Big Perk is BIG fired up about something he saw in Orlando last night. You don't wanna miss what he has to say about Paolo Banchero and the Magic..Is inexperience the ONLY thing standing between the Spurs and a championship? Wemby weighs in on the topic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 1, 2026 • 48min
Purple & Gold Skies
What fueled the Lakers TORRID month of march? And what's on tap for April? Rockets on the rise and Knicks showing concerning signs? We diagnose BOTH squads after last night's surprising H-Town beatdown...Shams is joining us with the latest on Steph Curry! Just HOW soon 'til the greatest shooter of all-time returns to action? And Detroit hasn't won a division since 2008… until now. So how are they doing it WITHOUT their franchise guy? A major question in Golden State: how close is Steph Curry to coming back? Shams has the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 31, 2026 • 48min
Battle for MVP
SGA and VIC, they're going for a different letters: MVP. How their dueling 40-point nights on Monday will factor into the MVP race with less than 2 weeks to go... Lakers versus Cavs tonight brings LeBron's future into renewed focus... could he spent next season back in wine and gold? Both the Final Fours are set for the Women's and Men's tournament. We tell you the key players to look at that could improve their W and NBA Draft stock... Anthony Edwards returned to the floor but his night started a little later than expected... His explanation is must-hear... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 30, 2026 • 48min
March Miracle
The Thunder keep on rollin' and the Knicks keep on stumblin. What's the concern level in NY after they drop ANOTHER to an elite team? Count 'em up! The Spurs are an NBA-best 24-2 since Feb. 1st!!! We dive into what makes Wemby and the ahead-of-schedule Spurs actual contenders....Are JT and the Celtics peaking at the perfect time? And can anybody back east ACTUALLY stop the C's?the Wolves could have their superstar back soon, so how seriously should we be taking the Timberwolves right now? UConn's miracle moment got us thinking… what's the most improbable game-winner in NBA history? And wait until you see the FORMER Husky who made our list... Top of the top on the way... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 27, 2026 • 48min
Stop the Tank
How will the NBA stop teams from tanking for a higher draft pick? Shams Charania joins the show to discuss the proposals the NBA is considering... The Hornets were buzzing last night vs the Knicks... Did we learn more about Charlotte or New York? More Sweet 16 games are underway tonight... Who will come out on top? Let's take a look at Jeremy Lin's best moments from his career in today's issue of Top of the Top... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 26, 2026 • 49min
Feeling Lucky
Are the Celtics the team to beat? Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown got the win in Boston against the defending champs, the Oklahoma City Thunder... What does this win say about this Celtics team's ceiling? The Rockets and Timberwolves had a wild finish in overtime... Does this win for the Timberwolves say more about their potential, and how many more clutch games can the Rockets afford to lose? The Sweet 16 starts today for the NCAA tournament... Let's take a look at the craziest moments from past Sweet 16 matchups... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 25, 2026 • 49min
Viva Las Vegas
Expansion time? The NBA vote to explore expansion teams for Seattle and Las Vegas... What does this mean for the rest of the league? The Cavaliers gave the Magic their 6th consecutive loss, but their defense is raising some alarms... Diana Taurasi joins the show to talk tournament and the WNBA CBA... Jeremy Lin also joins the show as we look at his best Linsanity moments... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 24, 2026 • 49min
Freaked Out
Will Giannis play again this season? The disagreement between Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks on how they plan to finish the season now involves the NBPA, who have given their thoughts on the situation... Victor Wembanyama for MVP? He seems to think so... See why Wemby checks all the boxes to be crowned the league's Most-Valuable-Player... The Lakers fell short to the Eastern-Conference leading Detroit Pistons... What does this loss say about JJ Redick's squad? The short-handed Warriors took down Klay Thompson and the Mavericks... Is Steph Curry's return on the horizon? Paul George speaks for the first time following his 25-game suspension... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 23, 2026 • 49min
Slim Reaper Slicing History
Move over Michael Jordan! Kevin Durant dethrones MJ in 5th place for the most total points scored by any player in NBA history... Milwaukee and Giannis finally heading for a divorce? The Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo are not seeing eye-to-eye on how he plans to finish the season... The soon-to-be stars of the 2026 NBA Draft class took over in the NCAA tournament this weekend... Who stood out the most?
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