NBA Today

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/adchoices

“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 tells Bob about her desire to be a GM when she calls it quits, while Bob tells her the most challenging parts of the job. She details her relationship with Kobe Bryant and pushes back on the narrative that she’s a trash talker, despite a lot of evidence to the contrary. Also, we learn which 3 NBA players have the distinct honor of being her favorites! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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/adchoices

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

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

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

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 Jonathan Givony breaks down his top college prospects ahead of March Madness... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Gregg Popovich that she couldn’t get out of if she tried.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices