

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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Jan 12, 2022 • 51min
The emergence of JA
Coming up on NBA Today...Ja RULED the Warriors last night...Are the Grizzlies now THE team to beat in the West?And DeMar DeRozan has DELIVERED all season...But is he the most important player in tonight's Bulls Nets showdown?Plus Lebron channeled his inner Tom Brady...How Brady's Bucs are inspiring this years Lakers...NBA TODAY Starts Now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 12, 2022 • 49min
Return of Klay Thompson
After 941 days, Klay Thompson is BACK. And that electricity.... that Bay Area Hyphy... was rippling around Chase Center yesterday all day! We recap his return on NBA Today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 11, 2022 • 48min
Ja vs Steph who is the best in West
(VO) Coming up on NBA Today...after a sinking a game-winner against the defending champs last night, are you ready to call LaMelo Ball a superstar? And Kevin Durant continues to log heavy minutes for the Nets...are they putting too much on KD right now? Plus, tonight we'll see Steph Curry and Ja Morant go head-to-head with a huge win streak on the line...that and more, NBA Today starts right now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 4, 2022 • 49min
The Comeback
Coming up on NBA Today...Ja Morant led the Grizzlies to a win in Brooklyn last night. Where does he rank among the league's top guard. And Trae Young dropped an NBA season high 56, but the Hawks still lost. What has happened to Atlanta this season? Plus, Kyrie is returning to the Nets tomorrow. Is he under pressure with the Nets on a 3-game losing streak? NBA Today starts now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 3, 2022 • 49min
Kyrie is back!
Coming up on NBA Today...Kyrie Irving is re-joining the Nets this week. How effective can he be as a part-time player? And Russell Westbrook says he's allowed to miss shots and committ turnovers...how is he fitting in with LeBron and company? Plus, DeMar DeRozan hit back-to-back game-winners at the buzzer! Has he changed your view of the Bulls ceiling? NBA Today starts now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 23, 2021 • 49min
Christmas day games
Coming up on NBA Today...the Suns have the best record in the league, but are they better than last year's team that went to the Finals?And with Anthony Davis out at least a month...how much pressure is on LeBron James to carry the Lakers?Plus, we'll look back at yesterday's conversation with Adam Silver and discuss the biggest takeaways, next on NBA Today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 21, 2021 • 27min
Adam Silver joins the show
Coming up on NBA Today...Commissioner Adam Silver joins the show to discuss the current health and safety challenges facing the league and the status of Christmas Day games And we will reveal the first batch of Naismith Hall of Fame nominees, you'll want to see some of their highlights...Plus, we take a look at Joel Embiid dropping 41 on the Celtics. Is he back in MVP form? The NBA Today starts right now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 15, 2021 • 49min
The Greatest Shooter of all time
What was once inevitable is now a reality. Stephen Curry is the NBA's all-time 3-point king after breaking Ray Allen's record last night in the Garden. Steph has now made two thousand-977 career 3-pointers...And do you know how many times Steph has made 200 threes in a season? Eight times. Which is an NBA record. That includes 402 threes in the 2015-16 season -- another record. And by the way, he is on pace to pass 400 once again this season...And Curry has basically every. single-game 3-point record. He has the most career games with 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 3-pointers. The only record left is Klay's single-game record of 14...Here's Steph in the locker room after Tuesday night's game... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 15, 2021 • 49min
Steph is in MSG
Coming up on NBA Today...Steph takes aim at the all time 3 point record at the Mecca...History could be made! And Jayson Tatum cooked Giannis and the Bucks last night...was this Boston's breakout game? your favorite celtic Big Perk weighs in.Plus The Nets are the latest NBA team dealing with Covid. Who's out and how will Brooklyn move forward...WOJ joins us live... NBA Today Starts NOW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 15, 2021 • 1h 11min
Episode 74: Malika Andrews
Award-winning sports journalist Malika Andrews joins Laughter Permitted to talk about her role as host of ESPN's NBA Today, reporting from inside the NBA bubble during the 2020 season and how the experience helped propel her career forward. Malika is also open about adversity she faced in her adolescence, and how she credits her college best friend with helping her find journalism. Things get competitive during a Lynn Game about coffee and Swaggy once again shines, despite initially being locked out of Julie’s office. And enjoy some really, really bad singing in the close of the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


