

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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Mar 19, 2026 • 48min
Detroit Downer
LeBron continutes to battle Father Time! Hear from both the King..and the coach on why last night was so special.. Could tonight ACTUALLY be Bron's final game on South Beach? Windy waxes poetic on one of the most iconic eras in NBA history...The news that sent shockwaves through the NBA this morning. We pick up the pieces and predict how the new-look East will play out. Another frustrating loss for Jokic and Denver last night…how safe is their current standing in the stacked Western Conference? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 18, 2026 • 48min
Good Deal
WE HAVE A DEAL... After prolonged labor negotiations, the WNBA and the WNBPA-- have agreed in principle on the terms for a new collective bargaining agreement...Alexa Philippou joins us now... Alexa, you have have been all over this story... what more can you tell us on how this deal finally got done? WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert called the deal "a fair win-win for all... but Alexa, what are the next steps for the league and the union? This will be the sixth CBA in league history following deals in 1999, 2003, 2008, 2014 and 2020. We have Lakers/Rockets 2.0 tonight in Houston. After KD took the blame on Monday, how is Iman looking for him to respond? Big wins for the Knicks and Pistons last night… and the Hornets joined the party in the East…but did Charlotte do enough to finally win over Chiney? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 17, 2026 • 48min
Presidential Post-Ups
Hear from Kevin Durant as we discuss: was this more a Houston breakDOWN… or a LeBron & Lakers breakTHROUGH? Wemby and the Spurs hit a MAJOR milestone for the season.... what it means for the rest of the West.... Time to hit the dance floor! Seth Greenberg stops by with the NBA prospects who could turn March Madness upside down. Wemby leads the Spurs to another major milestone… but the way they got there might tell us even more about where this season is headed. The playoffs are right around the corner… and all of a sudden, Atlanta's got something going. But there's a major factor of their 10-game run streak leaving Windy still skeptical... Remember when Anthony Edwards told President Obama, "I'm the truth"? We're about to find out what happens when they actually get on the court together in the one-on-one you didn't know you needed..... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 16, 2026 • 47min
Expansion Talks
Why the future of the league could have a major shift coming next week. We explain why all eyes are on Seattle and Vegas...Hollywood had its big night on Sunday with the Oscars, but did Luka and Austin Reaves deliver the weekend's best picture? My exclusive sit down with Cooper Flagg, where he told me about Jason Kidd's influence and what he really thinks about his shot at Rookie of the Year... Victor Wembanyama says he hasn't even pressed on the gas yet. What he's aiming for the rest of the season that's only been done by 3 other players all time...With the madness about to begin, Richard Jefferson takes us back to his own March Madness days and one story from his Arizona run you do not want to miss... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 10, 2026 • 48min
SGA's Stamp
Did we get the game of the year last night? The last 2 league MVP's going head to head last night... and this one had everything... Have we seen enough from the new-look Celtics to say they're THEE team to beat back east? We're talkin' Tatum and the C's....You know Dybantsa, Peterson, and Boozer, but what about the rest of the top 10 in June's LOADED draft? Mock talk is on deck...Steve Kerr says the 82-game schedule is too much. Is he right? And what do the data and insiders say? More NBA Today is on the way... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 9, 2026 • 48min
Beast in the East
Tatum is back.... we discuss his performances this weekend and what this means for Boston's title chances......After dominating the East for months, is Detroit's dream season suddenly cracking? Or is this just a bump in the road for Motor City... And… San Antonio is on a run…Victor Wembanyama's latest stat lines are getting downright absurd... we'll show you why .The WNBA and its players have exchanged new proposals ahead of a key deadline. Are the sides getting closer to a deal? Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is on the threshold of tying one of the most incredible Wilt Chamberlain records in NBA history. How he could step into rarefied, almost mythical territory tonight against Denver? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 5, 2026 • 49min
Tatum Suiting Up
We start our show with breaking news that could alter the championship landscape... The long awaited return of Jayson Tatum is upon us. Almost 300 days since tearing his Achilles tendon in the 2025 playoffs, Tatum is ready to return to the Celtics.... The Hornets stung the Celtics. We debate whether or not the Buzz City killers are just a good story...or could actually makes some noise in the postseason...Fresh off her unrivaled title, Breanna Stewart is stopping by! We pick her brain on the championship, the CBA, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 4, 2026 • 48min
Ant Man
News on the WNBA CBA negotiations... what does this mean for the season? Could a lockout be on the horizon? Vice President on the W-N-B-P-A's executive committee Alysha Clark joins us... Harden and the Cavs force Cade into one of his toughest nights of the season... Could Cleveland's formula against Detroit's star be the decider in the playoffs? The reigning champs head into Madison Square Garden tonight. Is this a statement opportunity for the Knicks, or another reminder of OKC's dominance? Did you hear the not-so subtle shot Rudy Gobert took at his OWN team? We got our Wolves insiders here with a vibe check on the Wolves locker room... .A feel-good win for Luka and the Lakers. Hear from Bron and JJ Redick on how close LA is to turning the corner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 3, 2026 • 48min
Who's the Favorite?
With Giannis back in the lineup, we check in on Milwaukee City after last night's 27-point BEATDOWN to Boston. We've got a live report from Cream City..There's a new leader atop the rookie of the year odds. Can Kon hold on when Coop returns to action? We preview Mavs-Hornets ...Count 'em up! 40 days left in the regular season. Injury updates, storylines, and what to watch in the final push. What a night for the Unrivaled. We recap the action and also, hear from Paige Beuckers and Natasha Cloud on the WNBA CBA negotiations...We celebrate a very special LeBron anniversary with his most scintillating plays in South Beach! Keep it locked, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 2, 2026 • 48min
Giannis Back
Zion Williamson is in the building for his first national television in years. The Pelicans star will tell us exactly what he's changed that's keeping him healthy and ON the court when he joins us in studio! And, a TOUGH weekend for Denver and a new meme was born - why this moment against OKC set the Joker OFF, and Tim MacMahon details just how much longer they'll be without Aaron Gordon. Wemby lands in MSG, but the Knicks were ready. We'll explain how New York's defense helped expose the Spurs biggest weakness... S-G-A returned to the floor this weekend and he accomplished something which hasn't been done in over a half-century... I spoke to Steph Curry, who revealed exactly where he's at in his recovery, so when should Warrior fans expect their star back??? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


