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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Dec 22, 2022 • 49min
Pascal Siakam joins the show + Ja Morant convo
Coming up on NBA Today:There were some HUGE games last night. What Donovan Mitchell did to out duel Giannis. And why last year's Finals teams are slumping...Plus, speaking of BIG performances, fresh off his career night, Raptors star Pascal Siakam joins the show!And Malika sat down with Ja Morant to discuss his Christmas Day debut and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 22, 2022 • 49min
Joel Embiid convo; Tuesday night reax; Hall of Fame nominees;
Coming up on NBA Today:Last night Nikola Jokic was insane once again. The passes, yes. But Zach Lowe has something else he is looking at. Does he have a case for a third MVP?Plus, New York dismantles the Dubs -- are they for real? And we'll dive into their Christmas Day opponent the 76ers -- Joel Embiid sits down with our Cassidy Hubbarth...And the 2023 Naismith Hall of Fame nominees are out. Which of the legends are getting in? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 20, 2022 • 25min
Mat Ishbia buys Suns + Mercury; Chris Paul feature; Elf It or Shelf It
Ahead on NBA Today:Mat Ishbia is finalizing a deal to purchase the Suns and the Mercury. Woj and Baxter Holmes join to break that down...Plus, CP3 showed out for the Suns last night, but what he did this past weekend was even more impressive...And we "Elf" or "Shelf" some of the biggest stories from this weekend... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 16, 2022 • 49min
Danny Green and Becky Hammon in studio
Ahead on NBA Today:Steph Curry speaks! Hear from the Finals MVP for the first time since his shoulder injury...Plus, Ja and the Grizzlies made a statement against the Bucks last night. We have a Grizzly here in studio with the message straight from Memphis!And we have the results of our first NBA MVP straw poll. Who are the voters saying is the front runner? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 15, 2022 • 49min
Steph injured; Record-setting scoring; Giannis vs. Ja preview
Coming up on NBA Today:We talk about the state of the struggling Warriors. Kendra Andrews with more on Steph Curry's shoulder injury and what it means going forward for the defending champs...Plus, we're coming off the highest scoring night in NBA history! Find out what the back-to-back MVP did that's never been done before...And speaking of scorers, Giannis and Ja Morant meet in Memphis tonight! We preview the superstar matchup... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 15, 2022 • 49min
Celtics-Lakers OT thriller; Warriors-Bucks beatdown; Windy's Worries
Coming up on NBA Today:What a game at Crypto! Our panel on the Celtics ending their skid, and LeBron's thoughts on "moral victories"Plus, one skid ended while one continued: the Warriors get trounced by Milwaukee. What plagues the Warriors on the road? Legs and Chiney break down Golden State's woes...And certain teams look like contenders on paper, but Brian Windhorst knows who should be hitting the panic button... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 14, 2022 • 49min
Monday Reax; Tuesday Previews; New Trophies
Ahead on NBA Today:Don't hurt, 'em Dame! Logo Lillard was on full display last night. But he wasn't the only star to go off?Plus, we preview Warriors-Bucks and Lakers-Celtics...And the NBA is unveiled nine new trophies featuring the legends of the league's past. Our Kirk Goldsberry details all you need to know about the new hardware... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 12, 2022 • 49min
Zion and Embiid dominate; Finals rematch; Griner update
Coming up on NBA Today:It's a big man's world and we're just living in it—Zion and Embiid showed out over the weekend, but can they lead their teams to a championship?And after dropping 34 points in win vs. the Pistons, AD said the Lakers can beat anyone. Wait until you hear what Perk has to say.Plus, it was a Finals rematch in the Bay, and just like the Finals, the Warriors came to play. What went wrong for Jayson Tatum and the Celtics? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 9, 2022 • 49min
One-on-one with Klay Thompson + Joe Dumars joins the show
Ahead on NBA Today:Malika sits down with Klay Thompson on the eve of the Warriors finals rematch with the Celtics...Plus, Tim MacMahon joins to discuss Rudy Gobert's return to Utah tonight...And Joe Dumars joins the show to discuss the increase in traveling calls around the league, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 8, 2022 • 49min
Brittney Griner released from Russian prison
Becky Hammon, TJ Quinn, Brianna Turner, Kia Nurse, and Terri Jackson join Malika and Chiney to discuss Brittney Griner's being freed in a U.S.-Russia prisoner swap...Plus, we break down the Jazz's improbable comeback win over the Warriors, and the Celtics' blowout of the Suns...And the Pelicans are the new top seed out West. We discuss how they got there... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
