NBA Today

We start NBA Today with a developing story... Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups is charged in an illegal poker operation tied to the Mafia. Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier is among several people charged in a separate but related illegal sports betting case where he's being accused of using NBA insider information. Normally a 1 for 9 night from Embiid would be the story for the Sixers, but did you see what VJ Edgecombe did? We're talking Philly...What was the key that unlocked Wemby's historical night? Brian Windhorst says the answer goes back to Victor's teenage days? Up to the minute updates on this morning's arrests that shocked the NBA. We've got reporters standing by across the country with everything you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did you know the COMBINED age of Wemby and Coop is still younger than LeBron James? The future of the league takes center stage tonight and we've got a live report from Texas...Shams is here by with ALL the intel you need ahead of tonight's insane 12-game slate! The latest on Embiid, Ja, and so much more...Andscape offers an inside look at the heartbreak of Cleveland's 2nd round loss last season. Hear from the Cavs core 4 on why this season will be different. Still to come....24 teams in action tonight. Who's in, who's out? And how's Coop feeling ahead of his NBA debut on ESPN. Shams and MacMahon are standing by...A heartbreaker for Houston but what did we learn about the Rockets that bodes well for the season? Chiney shows us.What stood out to big Perk about Wardell and the Warriors' big win? We go to the tape to examine "the Steph effect". Keep it locked! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luka Doncic and the Lakers open the season tonight against the Warriors but it will be without LeBron James as he continues to recover from sciatica. After sixteen seasons and four titles… Steph told me something that might surprise you about where his focus is now. What's driving the greatest shooter alive heading into Year 17? Tonight, as OKC raises its banner, Kevin Durant walks back through the door he once closed, this time in Rockets Red... find out why he's seeing this new chapter in Houston differently than any before. Steve Kerr breaks out the tape with Tim Legler in the latest installment of Coaches Corner... find out how he is reimagining the Warriors' identity around #30.... And it may be day 1 of the NBA season, but it's never too early to make our picks for MVP! Who's got the best case to dethrone SGA and keep him from going back-to-back? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Durant will enter the season with a brand new contract extension... 2 years and $90 million dollars. Tim Legler's Coach's Corner continues with Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle... find out what adjustments he is already making to get Indiana back in contention... Russell Westbrook has been giving us meme magic for years and now, the Kings era is off to a viral start... what did he say that has instantly became the newest addition to that collection? Giannis is flying high again, literally... but how much does this version of the Greek Freak raise the Bucks ceiling in the East? Our experts have the intel on how Joel Embiid's feeling following his nice night.... Is this the year of the Cavalier? Donovan Mitchell gave Andscape an INSIDE look at his his playoff heartbreak, his engaging offseason, and how he's approaching season 9. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joel Embiid WILL be in action tonight for the Sixers last preseason game. How much will you see him on the floor and what does this accelerated timeline mean for the Sixers season? And as this is the finals night of the preseason, here in Los Angeles, we have news on the Lakers plan for Luka later against Sacramento and news on Bradley Beal. Plus Danny Green takes us inside a special program that's bringing basketball inside prison walls- and why it's so much more than just a game of pick up. … Steph Curry and Steve Kerr have been together for 11 seasons, but how and where did their relationship begin? We reveal the story. Anthony Edwards got advice from Michael Jordan and used it against the Bulls last night!!!! We'll breakdown ANT-MAN's spectacular move... It's our Friday! So come play our hit game with us....can you match the wildest quotes of the week to the player that said it? Keep it locked! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cooper Flagg has soared above his rookie class this preseason.. BUT we'll show you why Jason Kidd may have some questions about where he fits in the lineup. LaMelo Ball put on a show last night - NOW how does he take his game to the next level? Perk's got some ideas... LeBron James is OUT to start the season, but how long will the Lakers have to tread water without him? Mike Brown joins Tim Legler for our new coaches corner segment... You'll want to hear how the Knicks head coach envisions his offense this season! Erik Spolestra joins the NBA Today to talk about his new job as Head Coach of USA Basketball and the big changes that the team faces going into Los Angeles in 2028.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have a packed show coming up.... including a high flying Zion sighting last night... How he can keep this up in the preseason. Plus... why there is so much more to the Steph Curry show than just Steph this preseason. We'll reveal all the surprising developments in the Bay. And speaking of reveals, JJ Reddick takes us inside his new approach for the Lakers this season. Will JJ be able to answer all the questions our panel has about the Lakers defense? A renaissance is happening across the NBA and I've got the perfect people by my side to break down this BIG trend. Cooper Flagg has been impressive this preseason and tonight he faces the Lakers... We have a live report from Las Vegas on NBA Today.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tonight, we get the first glimpse of Luka Doncic this season. How much will he play? And will we see him tomorrow against the Mavs? A live report ahead. The Mavs gave us a glimpse of how they plan to build their new look offense around Cooper Flagg. What IS that plan and will it work? Perk's here to tell us. Wemby is back doing extra terrestrial things on the basketball court like ONLY he can. The Bucks put up how many 3 pointers this weekend? What sort of blueprint is this for their season and is this a recipe to keep Giannis? Our exclusive interview with Doc Rivers. As Joel Embiid nears a possible return to the floor, Perk and Boban team up for a Big Man Ballin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One week everyone's speculating you could end up a Knick...the next? Your current team signs your brother. Shams is stopping by to tell us what it means..Wemby's back in action and ballin...BUT there's another Spur that has everyone talking. We breakdown Dylan Harper's debut and what it means for the pecking order out West. What made the Aces title so special? Our experts are standing by to spotlight why title #3 might be the most unique and challenging of ALL time. Another day, another SGA accolade. How is the freshly selected GQ top-50 most stylish humans alive getting OKC ready to repeat? It's still preseason... but don't tell Jonathan Kuminga! Did this NASTY rack attack land the top spot on NBA Today's BIG 3? You gotta stick around to find out...The Clippers are finally in the news for basketball reasons! How's Kawhi feeling following his bout vs Jokic? Hear from the Klaw himself... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LeBron James' 23rd NBA season hits an early roadblock.... Our injury analyst is here to explain what's really going on and how long before we see him back in purple and gold. We've got the top moments from last night's preseason games and some of these highlights will make you forget it's still October. From early struggles to the edge of history, the Aces are one win from a third title in four years. Is tonight the moment their dynasty becomes undeniable? The Clippers are the league's oldest team, but we're about to show you how this squad is proving age is nothing but a number.. Did we just witness the greatest preseason shot of ALL TIME? The trick shot that still has us asking, how did THAT go in? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices