NBA Today

Just how much of an influence will LeBron have on his new team? Big Perk tells us how King James will have a direct impact JUST like he's had on his championship teams in the past. The WNBA playoff push is on.. which teams are trending in the right direction? And which could be out of the race entirely? Coach Peck joins us. The Timberwolves traded for LaMelo this offseason... but does that cement them as one of the best backcourts alongside Ant Man? We debate it right here on NBA Today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While Jaylen Brown is digging his new threads, it was something else he said in last night's livestream that is putting the East on notice!!!The Mercury have been in retrograde this season, so could new acquisition Kelsey Plum get the stars aligned in her Phoenix debut??We check in on Victor Wembanyama -- he has been anything but idle while getting ready for the upcoming season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a wild weekend in the WNBA between awesome games and one big move at the trade deadline... 5-time All Star, 2-time champ Kelsey Plum was traded from the LA Sparks to the Phoenix Mercury! More on that coming up... And on the court, THE SPECTACLE Olivia Miles continued to dazzle as she took down Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell and the Fever last night in a potential finals preview...We get to start getting excited for that because We are only 55 days away from the WNBA playoffs. Monica McNutt, let's relive the action Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are less than 48 hours away from the WNBA Trade Deadline! Could we see the biggest mid season move in league history? It has been a biiiig month of signings in the NBA with huge implications for the Eastern Conference, so you know we had to call up Big Perk for his big list of best teams in the East...An exclusive conversation with MVP candidate Paige Bueckers and Chiney Ogwumike...how she is feeling about the Wings historic turnaround this season... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have the latest on Kawhi's investigation... With the WNBA trade deadline looming this Sunday. What are some moves that teams vying for the playoffs must assess? We talk superstar names that could be on the move. After losing the LeBron sweepstakes, Steph Curry's championship window may be a rearview at this point. Anthony Slater details Why Golden State believes standing pat is still the right move. A'ja Wilson looks poised to win her fifth MVP, our exclusive conversation on what keeps her motivated is minutes away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New details on why LeBron chose the Sixers, the only in person meeting he scheduled and the offer the Clippers made? lots to unpack with Dave McMenamin.. The Fever's big 3 were "wicked" good in the Emerald City last night... We ask Rebecca Lobo if Indy's firepower makes them a "popular" postseason favorite.. An exclusive conversation with Angel Reese.. How is she handling the pressure that comes with a playoff bound team? She answers..... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Draymond is staying in Golden State...Post Lebron Free Agency is officially under way... Shams gives us his latest on DeMar DeRozan, James Harden and Jalen Duren. Olivia Miles keeps proving why she's one of the league's brightest young stars... In an exclusive interview, she shares her mindset on being the best player on the floor every night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The contract is inked, but how exactly can LeBron help unlock this new look Philadelphia lineup? Our experts weigh in.. W All Star weekend is in the rear view. We have highlights and before all the festivities, I caught up with Caitin Clark for an exclusive interview. And now that Lebron is off the board, where do Miami, Cleveland and Golden State turn? NBA Today starts right now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After 24 days of questions, we have the answer. LeBron James is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers in what he called the 'last decision' of his hall of fame career. For those questioning if this would be James' swansong, hold up wait a minute. Y'all though the was finished? He has agreed to a 2-year, $8 million deal with Philly, which will see him through an unprecedented 25-year NBA Career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers are in their post-LeBron era! Are more changes on the horizon? Our panel shares who they think might rock the purple and gold...Draymond is expected to re-up with the Warriors, so why hasn't he put pen to paper yet? We debate if there's ANY chance Draymond bids adieu to the Bay.... Caitlin Clark stomped on the Sun last night, but not without some fireworks... You'll want to hear what she had to say after the game... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LeBron. Steph. Rich Paul....Could his latest comments mean basketball's biggest blockbuster is still alive? We have fresh new reporting out of Golden State. LeBron's next teammates could be the difference between one more title... Perk's big list explains how the King's next co-star could change everything... The Process has a new chapter.... Is Jaylen Brown the key to solving philly's biggest problem? Or does Embiid need to change his play style? We answer that and more right here on NBA Today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It has been 3 weeks since we learned LeBron would be a free agent, but he is far from the only big name left waiting to put pen to paper this summer... Last year it was the hornets, who will be the breakout tema this year? we show you which teams have the best chance to get back into playoff contention. Kevin Durant came to Houston to win another title. Could this finally be the year the Rockets become true contenders with their point guard back? Marc Spears exclusively spoke to Fred Vanvleet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After two weeks in Vegas, which top draft pick impressed the most? Our takeaways from Summer League and Highlights from the Warriors summer title run. One team can't lose. One superstar couldn't miss. And one vet blew the roof off in Atlanta. We've got your W weekend recap on deck...As we await LeBron's Decision, The man behind one of the most iconic interviews in sports history is here! Hall of Famer Jim Gray joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The beasts back East have been busy. Have they finally closed the gap on the vaunted Western Conference? We lay it all out after the breakThe future of the league is stopping by! Yep, Darryn Peterson is joining NBA Today to talk his torrid summer league season...Could Pat Riley pull off another stunner and reunite with LeBron? And more importantly... would the fit actually work? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just how realistic is a championship run for the Miami Heat? We go LIVE to South Beach for Giannis' introductory presser...Best athlete, best play, and checking in with Jayson Tatum and his tank top? We catch you up on the awards and newsworthy red carpet interview from last night's ESPYs. Game 5 of Summer League and Darryn Peterson is STILL out there. Brian Windhorst and Marc Spears break down why top 2 pick is doing what few of his peers are: making a deep run in Vegas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ESPYs is tonight, we're revealing one of the awards... The winner of the 2026 ESPY for Best NBA Player is next! Perk is already making a bold prediction for the 2026-27 season. Could Ant be on his way to his first MVP award with LaMelo as his running mate? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Caleb Wilson may be the future, but in the present the biggest question is LeBron James. Coming up on NBA Today: Shams tells us just how close he is to making his decision....plus...Washington has everyone's attention! Is Anthony Davis part of the long-term vision in DC? We check in with the Wizards brass and ...Two all-stars, one backcourt. How fast can they find their flow in Minnesota? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The rookies have been putting on a show in Vegas. What happens in the DMs (and what happens in vegas), apparently does NOT stay there.... Shams with the latest fallout from the Bam and Herro altercation. A franchise is giving Ja Morant a change of scenery. Is it the move that changes everything... for him and the Blazers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What about lebron to the warriors...our anthony slater asked steph in lake tahoe...and he answered...we have that coming up on NBA today. Rich Paul joins us on the process of identifying Lebron's next destination. The No. 1 pick had everyone watching. Did AJ Dybantsa answer the biggest question surrounding him? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The LeBron waiting game continues and why the Clippers -Raptors trade with Kawhi is under investigation . Shams Charania with the latest on the biggest story in free agency on . The biggest Summer League showdown is right here. AJ Dybantsa takes on Darryn Peterson... which future star makes the biggest statement on the court? .Fresh off taking the Mavericks job, Dusty May joins NBA Today. Why was Dallas the right fit, and what's first on his agenda? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBA today....Lebron James remains a free agent and at the center of specualtion as his latest Decision looms... Next season would add to his record 24th season in the league. Stephen Curry was asked today about LeBron potentially joining the Warriors. Giannis is 3-0-5 bound but his farewell interview in Milwaukee featured some comments that has Milwaukee's antlers up!! PLUS... The Decision was exactly 16 years ago... Windy has some stories you'll want to hear about that pivotal day and if history has a chance of repeating itself! AND... Paul George is shipping up to Boston, so we had to bring back back some of his eye-popping plays, including one you might have never seen before!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today....Spida is staying long term in Cleveland....What's that mean for the Cavs' pursuit of LeBron? We connect the dots on a potential reunion...PLUS... If not he Land, what about South Beach? We break down the possibility of Giannis, Bam, and Bron joining forces in Miami...and whether it would actually work...AND... The East has been loading up all summer! Has anyone caught the Knicks yet...or are the champs still the standard? NBA Today tips now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LeBron wants to play meaningful basketball...so how are teams going to win him over? we have the latest on the roster moves that can still be made to convince the king...Now that Jaylen Brown is a Sixer, the odds in the East have shifted... how far...??? Our panel has thoughts!!!! The WNBA All-Star starters have just been announced! Find out who will represent the W at Chicago's showcase game....NEXT on NBA Today... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tune in to the NBA Free Agency Special as we discuss moves from the league... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Breaking news today from shams Charania...that Lebron James will continue his career next year and it will not be with the Lakers... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Free agency starts tomorrow. The fireworks may have already begun. Could a blockbuster be brewing in the Bay between LeBron and the Dubs? Is a Raptors reunion ACTUALLY on the table for Kawhi Leonard? Shams tells us what's real, what's not, and where things stand in T-Dot...The Jaylen Brown saga rolls on. We unpack his weekend on social media—and the latest on his future in Boston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ant & LaMelo....the NBA's newest star duo, so does the fit match the flash?The latest on Caitlin Clark's status for tomorrow night... What it means, and why this week's controversy is far from over.The picks are in... Now the real debate begins: Which rookie is walking into the best situation? And whose path to Rookie of the Year just got a whole lot clearer? From a legendary draft to an epic performance... How did Marina Mabrey acheive her 53-point outing last night? She joins us...from toronto.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Giannis and LaMelo on the move, could Jalen Brown be next??? Find out who may be in the market. Now that Austin Reaves has agreed to a contract extension, how do they fill out the rest of the roster?? We've got Some big men to keep an eye on...AJ Dybantsa was introduced in D.C. today and you'll want to hear the ONE player he's looking forward to matching up against most... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One night changed the future of the league and these players.... The biggest winners and surprises from last night's draft! A big payday in L.A. what does it mean for Lebrons future... Shams is here to connect the dots....The Knicks passed on a first-round pick and walked away with a handful of future assets. What does it tell us about their plans to defend their title? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the third year in a row the NBA draft is a two-night affair in new york city..welcome to Barclays center in brooklyn...where the 2026 NBA draft will get underway... Potential number one pick AJ Dybansta enjoying his time in the big apple, along with Kingston Flemings having a New York Slice! And speaking of guards, Kansas star Darryn Peterson will fulfill his childhood dream... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NBA world is in New York City preparing for tomorrow's draft at barclays center...More on this morning's developments around Giannis... What ripple effects could a Giannis trade have for the rest of the league... Malika sits down with top draft prospect AJ Dybantsa... How is the he preparing for tomorrow's big day? We have breaking newscoming out of Dallas... University of Michigan coach Dusty May has agreed to become the new head coach of the Mavericks. May is coming off a National title with the Wolverines last season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the Draft just four days away, we have a change at the top of our experts' the Big Board. Could the No. 1 pick selection be in flux? We had Cailtin Clark vs Angel Reese pt. 1 last night... What can we expect in their rematch tomorrow on ABC? Caitlin tells us. 10 years ago today was for you, Cleveland! LeBron James and the Cavs completed the most epic Finals comeback in NBA History. Highlights and a walk down memory lane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Parade day! Orange and blue has taken over New York City and we've got ALL the sights and sounds from a celebration 53 years in the making...Think the top of next week's draft is already set? Think again! Our insiders reveal TWO prospects that have front office execs buzzing...And... The Luka era is here and now the Lakers need the pieces around him. Dave McMenamin breaks down the search for a center and the massive decisions facing LA this summer. NBA Today starts right now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This year's draft has a plethora of prospects outside the top 10 who can make an immediate impact... Find out who they are and why you should keep an eye on them!!! Is Darryn Peterson's pre-draft decision causing a ripple effect on other teams' draft boards??? We have the latest info on where he may land!!Caitlin Clark and Indiana ran through the Six's team... You'll want to see her eye-popping highlights and what feat she set last night!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Giannis sweepstakes may finally be underway. Which team can actually pull it off? And which destination could reshape the entire NBA?The future of the league is on the clock. With the draft a week away, which prospect belongs in the nations capital? Before we close the book on *THIS * NBA season, we're taking a look back at the incredible plays that defined it... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Start spreading the news.... The New York Knicks are your 2026 NBA Champions! While New York celebrated, Wemby and the Spurs were left with the bitter taste of defeat... What can the Spurs star learn from these finals?? Our panel has some ideas...Malika's exclusive conversation with Finals MVP Jalen Brunson... You'll want to hear his raw emotions and what winning for New York means to him...With the draft only 8 days away, we got the latest mock draft from our insiders and there are some changes in the top ten that'll surprise you!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One win is all that stands between New York and their first championship in in over 50 years. Which Knicks player holds the key to closing the finals out in San Antonio?The NBA Draft is under two weeks away and one player is quietly climbing GM boards fast. We'll tell you who that is...The Spurs need a magical run ... and they just might have it... Meet the SUH-LEGION Sisters, the spiritual backbones of San Antonio's Championship push... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

History was happening in Manhattan and we just happened to be in the greatest city in the world... let's relive it. Wemby and the Spurs were THIS close to tying up the series. Hear what his message to his team is in game 5... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wemby and Steph Castle played the Game 3 villains, so how confident is Area 51 about coming back to win it all?? You'll want to hear Castle's answer!!! New York royalty is here in the building with us!!! Knicks legend Bernard King joins us on set and shares why there is something extra special to him about this title run!!Big Billboard Brunson.... OK that is a sweet visual... Our next guest knows a thing or two about New York energy... French Montana live to perform on set! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Knicks heard plenty of whistles last night... But did Mike Brown's most notable adjustment happen at the podium to set the stage for game 4.. Wemby's not the only member of Area 51 making noise in these Finals. Today, I caught up with Steph Castle and what he told me about playing on the road says everything about why he's thriving on this stage. Jalen Brunson has been the answer for New York all year. But has he become the question in this series? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wemby and the Spurs are down 0-2 but he isn't throwing in the towel yet... Hear from Victor.. He's the toast of the town right now, but where would Jalen Brunson rank ALL-TIME in Knicks lore if he can deliver a title?? Ramona joins us and her answer is must-listen!!!! My exclusive conversation with Karl-Anthony Towns, and how the memory of his mother, Jackie, is helping him through this series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Game 1 didn't go as Wemby had hoped, but Big Perk will take you through one action to get him going!! My exclusive sit-down with Jalen Brunson... There's one thing he's been trying to avoid during the finals... What that is and his reaction will surprise you!! You know the phrase "Remember the Alamo", but we're going to see who on this set is truly knowledgble ABOUT the Alamo.. How focused were those next to me in history class??? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Knicks keep this historic run going as we say hello.. Right before the show, I spoke to Jalen Brunson... fresh off his 30 points in game 1 and some behind the scenes info he wasn't ready for! After an underwhelming Game 1, what adjustments do Wemby and the Spurs have to make for Game 2?? Our panel has some ideas how San Antonio can even the series!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More from my exclusive conversation with Wemby... I asked him who he wants to win for. I always appreciate his honesty.The Knicks might be underdogs this series, but Brian has a blueprint for New York to pull off the upset... "No Scrubs" here on this set!!! With these Finals being a rematch of 1999, we put our panel to the test with some 1999 trivia!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Knicks have been on a historic run this postseason but Brian says there's one key they need to zero in on if they want to win it all... What it is might surprise you!! My exclusive conversation with Wemby before his Finals debut... You'll want to hear his mindset heading into Game one and what he meant when he said his life depends on winning the Finals... Everything is bigger in Texas including our big man's big list!! Perk shares who the most important players in these finals are, and his "lone star" that stands above the rest is not who you think it is!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wemby was out of this world in game 7, so has the Alien beamed into being the face of the league?? Our analysts have some strong thoughts!! Joy for the Spurs, misery for the Thunder... How can the Thunder move on with some tough decisions on the horizon??The Knicks head into these finals as underdogs but our panel tells you why they shouldn't be ruled out quite yet!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBA fans might be feeling like Dylan Harper - your prayers have been answered. We are getting a Game 7 in the Western Conference Finals! Go with me here... the Knicks are already in the Finals. But we'll tell you why the biggest winner of Game 7 on Saturday might be New York... Danny Green has lived through four Game 7s. He'll tell us the trait every winner seems to have in common. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Game 6 could hinge on another otherwordly game from Victor Wembanyama. How can the french phenom force a game 7? The Knicks always had the star power. So what's different that finally unlocked this group and turned them into champions of the East? The NBA Board of Governors is set to vote TODAY on a major overhaul of the draft lottery system. We've got the details, and what it means for tanking... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While the West is still duking it out, Jalen Brunson is taking New York to the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years. Which means we revisit Becky Hammons comments on this very show about if he can be a 1A..The Thunder struck last night… but is that actually GOOD news for New York? We dive into the Knicks' ideal Finals opponent....After one of the most disappointing nights of his postseason run, how will Victor respond in Game 6? Its win or go home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The skies are orange and blue here in Cleveland, after a historic demolition of the Cavaliers by the New York Knicks. We have never, in NBA History, seen an 11-game run like the one New York is on right now. So start spreading the News.... and partying like its 1999. What kind of summer can we expect in The Land after Cleveland's season-ending sweep? Akron's own Brian Windhorst breaks it all down...Banned McMahon is on site in OKC with the latest on the Thunder's game 5 gameplan. Will they have J-Dub in the lineup - and what SGA says needs to change...How did the Knicks end a quarter-century Finals drought? A VERY special New York themed top of the top is on deck! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jalen Brunson and the Knicks are just 5 wins away from an NBA Title... what exactly is making this run feel unstoppable? The Thunder looked out of rhythm in Game 4… but is SGA's postgame reaction raising even more questions about what's really going on?"Believeland" needs all the belief it can get right now, but wait until you hear why Kenny Atkinson is feeling optimistic. Lean back because we have Knicks die-hard fan Fat Joe coming on!!!! How confident is he in the Knicks closing it out tonight?? You'll want to hear his answer!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Top draft prospect Darryn Peterson sounds off on his critics in an exclusive conversation with Jay Bilas that you won't want to miss!! Thunder-Spurs roll down the riverwalk for Game 3. Will OKC's Game 2 defense against Wemby carry over?Josh Hart got himself a New York slice after last night's game. Are you a crust guy Shump? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you missed Cleveland's Coach comments about James Harden, trust us, you'll want to hear this. And Perk and Shump have VERY different thoughts about it...Brunson burned the Beard in Game 1... do the Cavs fix their iso issues it before Brunson catches fire again? Game 2 may have revealed a blueprint for slowing down Wemby... but we'll tell you why history says OKC should be on alert for his answer in game 3... LeBron James spoke about his impending free agency on his latest Mind the Game podcast. Hear what he's weighing ahead of one of the biggest decisions of his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Thunder learned the hard way: there's no safe lead when Wemby's on the floor. How his defense AND his deepest shot ever flipped Game 1 upside down…The Spurs stole Game 1 without De'Aaron Fox… but could reinforcements be coming tonight? Shams joins us with the latest on Fox's availability… The Jason Kidd is out in Dallas.. but the big question is what's next for the Mavs? Masai Ujiri speaks on the big changes in big D. After one of the worst collapses in franchise history, what matters more for the Cavs now: accountability… or amnesia? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's get to the East! Donovan Mitchell has waited nearly a decade for THIS stage. His raw reaction after punching Cleveland's ticket to the East Finals in an ESPN exclusive…Karl-Anthony Towns has been on another level during New York's playoff surge… and Chiney reveals the sneaky stat that should worry Cleveland…New York's playoff run may trace back to one key change during Round 1 against the Hawks… Hear from Kat and Brunson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

And then there were FOUR! This is NBA Today, I'm Malika Andrews... And the conference Finals are set: The Cavs will face a fully-rested Knicks team tomorrow night and we will be there, while TONIGHT... the top-two seeds in the West, the Spurs and Thunder face off in what has a chance to be a historically great series. We gotta get to the Cavs! Hear from Donovan Mitchell on reaching his FIRST career conference finals and how Cleveland matches up with the Knicks...Speaking of the Knicks: they haven't played in a full week! Is the rest a blessing…or a recipe for rust? Two-time champ Danny Green weighs in…A health scare, meditating with Monks, and learning from the Dream...My conversation with Wemby to find out how last Summer is STILL driving San Antonio's title run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Knicks have time to rest... and plenty of time to scout. So which opponent would give New York the most trouble? Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the 8-0 Thunder are halfway to history in this playoffs. Can anyone slow this team down? The legend Lisa Leslie joins the show with a big announcement and wait until you hear her expectations for Caitlin Clark and the Fever this year... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Fever are on the road in LA, looking for their first win of the season... we have the latest report on how the Fever are managing Caitlin Clark's minutes this season... The Cavs have ZERO road wins this postseason... what will Harden and Mitchell need to do, IF they're going to flip that script in Detroit? We are live in Chicago for the draft combine - AJ Dybantsa continues to rise above the rest, literally... but some rookies closing the gap. .. 2 sweeps - and counting for SGA and Thunder... we'll show you the reason why their postseason domination has gone to a whole other level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Could the King really be on the move? We break down all the routes, risks, and ripple effects surrounding LeBron and the Lakers this summer. Donovan Mitchell's record setting 2nd half stole the headlines...but it's how the Cavs defended Cade that have our analysts talking....When a series is tied 2-2, Gave 5 is pivitol! How will Wemby respond after his first career ejection? We have a live report from San Antonio.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

24 hours removed from the NBA Draft lottery, who are the biggest winners...and the biggest losers? FULL reaction as we check in with our crew in Chicago...Danny Green talks Pistons-Cavs...Did Cleveland figure something out in their game 3 win?...Or was it just some good ole fashioned home cookin'? Can LA stay alive? A live report with our Lakers insider Dave McMenamin on LeBron's mindset heading into tonight's game is minutes away! Warriors fans got some pretty... pretty... pretty good news over the weekend... Why Steve Kerr decided to hold off on a "big goodbye"... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cleveland got rocked...again. Will a dose of home court fix their issues, Perk...With the Draft lottery this weekend, where is Darryn Peterson's stock ...Ramona Shelburne joins us with new details on the mysterious cramps that impacted his college career. My EXCLUSIVE conversation with Caitlin Clark. We talk about the Fever's expectations for the season, her relationship with LeBron and more with the W season tipping off today. Ant and Wemby match up in Minneapolis and our panel debates who has the edge heading into tonight's Game 3!!! A heartwarming story about what one Knicks fan does for the person he loves the most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Cleveland's season on the line tonight? Brian and Big Perk pinpoint why the Mitchell-Harden combo just CAN'T seem to get right for the Cavs...Their season's over but Jaylen Brown's keeping the Celtics in the news. Is he ACTUALLY content in Boston or could the former finals MVP be on the move? How do the Lakers deal with the Thunder depth? We gameplan tonight's game 2 and hear from Luka Doncic. Did The Milwaukee drop a hint on when we COULD see a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade? What Brian is calling the most consequential timeline update yet... Knicks at nite! What was the secret sauce that helped them jump out to a 2-0 lead and does Philly have a counter? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Timberwolves believe they found something in Game 1 that could change this series… but superstars are defined by how they bounce back.. how will Wemby answer tonight in Game 2? The Cavs coughed up game 1 in Detroit... but wait until you hear what Harden had to say about his performance afterward. The Knicks DOMINATED Game 1... with no Joel Embid for Game 2, CHINEY tells us the one player who NEEDS to step up in his absence. After surviving the Garden frenzy, JR Smith joins us to answer the biggest question in New York: are these Knicks for real? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

That's Anthony Edwards' mindset, and it may have just helped the Wolves steal Game 1... But did Minnesota just steal momentum… or something larger? Full analysis next. Did the Knicks just show us a champion-level blueprint? We have some stats you have to see to believe about their recent stretch of BLOW OUTS.. LeBron's done the impossible before. But can the Lakers dethrone SGA and the Champs? Chiney has her checklist on how they could upset the Thunder. Donovan Mitchell tells ALL in his latest edition of His diary with Andscape. hear why he doesn't care whether people believe in the Cavs or not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Knicks and 76ers begin their highly-anticipated series tonight. Who takes game one at Madison Square Garden? Plus, the Orlando Magic fire head coach Jamahl Mosley following their blown 3-1 series lead to Detroit. What's next for the Magic and their head-coaching search as they head into the offseason? Then, the Mavericks hire Masai Ujiri as President of basketball operations. How can he help Dallas get back to their winning ways and build around Cooper Flagg? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Wolves take down the Joker! Minnesota beats Denver, missing their All-Star superstar Anthony Edwards, along with Donte DiVincenzo and Ayo Dosunmo. What statement did the Timberwolves make in taking down the 3-time MVP Nikola Jokic? Plus, everyone's two favorite words in sports: Game Seven! The 76ers force a game seven vs the Celtics, who seem to be hitting a bit of a slump. Are the Celtics on upset alert? Then, The Knicks handle business in dominant fashion vs the Hawks. Are the Knicks the team to beat in the East? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Rockets are still in the air! Houston takes down LA and forces a game 6. Can Houston be the first team to come back from being down 3-0? Next, the Cavaliers take down the Raptors, led by veteran Dennis Schroder. What have the Cavaliers proved in this game? Plus, Detroit beats Orlando as Cade Cunningham and Paolo Banchero trade blows in 45-point performances. Can Detroit come back from a 3-1 series deficit? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 76ers live to play another day! They beat the Celtics and force a game 6, heading back to Philly and hoping to force a Game 7. Plus, the Knicks dominate the Hawks at the Garden. Have the Knicks figured the Hawks out? And, The Spurs finish off the Trail Blazers and move on to the second round. What is the ceiling for this young San Antonio team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Pistons are in trouble. The Magic take a commanding 3-1 lead vs the number-1 seed. Can Detroit keep their season alive? Then, the Nuggets beat the Anthony Edwards-less Timberwolves. Can they take back this series? Plus, the Thunder sweep the Suns. What does the future look like for Phoenix as the Thunder sweep another first-round matchup? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Timberwolves front-court of Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo both went down with injuries this weekend. How does this change Minnesota's title aspirations? Then, the alien is back! Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs roar back in an impressive win on the road vs the Trail Blazers. Plus, the Magic shock the number 1 seed Pistons and take a 2-1 lead. Will the Pistons be ready for their matchup tonight? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From bold words after Game 2… to backing it up... Jaden McDaniels vs. Denver and how he is reigniting this rivalry AGAIN for Game 4.... Everything in Spurs-Blazers could come down to one question: is Wemby playing? The twist… that might not be what decides Game 3... Imagine hitting a three in a playoff game…and finding out your brother just went Top 10 in the NFL Draft. Cavs Jaylon Tyson joins us next on that surreal crossover moment... At 41, LeBron turned back the clock Tuesday… does he have another signature playoff slam tonight to add to the highlight reel? The superstar storyline in Spurs-Blazers you haven't seen coming that could shift an entire section of the playoff bracket... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today: the Thunder got the dub, but at what cost? Shams is here to help us unpack the latest injury to JDUB....New reporting on the statuses of Wemby, Luka, and Austin Reaves. Ramona's here with EVERYTHING you need to know ahead tomorrow's pivotal game 3s... AJ Dybantsa is heading to the league! Officially. Is he the next franchise-altering star? Our college basktball experts are here to break it all down. Cade and the Pistons bounced back in a BIG way last night. What fueled Detroit's turnaround and can they carry the momentum into Orlando... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yeah, he can still do that....Coming up on NBA Today! Our panel spotlights how LA's gameplan grounded KD and the Rockets...AGAIN. What's the Panic meter at in H-town? Why didn't the Celtics have an answer for the VJ Maxx show last night? Big Perk breaks it down and it's something Celtics fans will wanna hear...Up to the second updates on the condition...and status of Victor Wembanyama following last night's fall. Could Portland ACTUALLY win this series? Future NBA Star Darius Acuff Jr. is joining the show with some BIG-time news. You don't wanna miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You know what they say, Chiney!! A series doesn't start until a home team loses... Well, Anthony Edwards and CJ McCollum made sure that by that standard, we have some series!!.It was a 4th quarter you had to see to believe... The wild finish between the Hawks and Knicks. How Atlanta flipped the script and what it says about this series moving forward.... LeBron set the tone in Game 1… but if KD can't go, does that change everythingl? We have an injury update from Houston Victor Wembanyama didn't just win Defensive Player of the Year- he made history. Brian, how many does he win before it's all said and done? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NBA Playoffs have arrived! Check out the biggest wins and upsets from over the weekend. Speaking of upset, the Magic took down the number-1 seed Pistons. What does this game say about the state of both teams? The Warriors were eliminated from the Playoffs, and it may have more repercussions. Is this the end of the dynasty? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SWARM WARNING in the Magic Kingdom… Keys for Charlotte to keep their storybook season alive. MacMahon, you're sticking with the layover to Cancun for Orlando? Will the Suns be able to stop one of the lethal two-man game of Steph and Draymond? Chiney shows us why it may be the most unstoppable play in the league. Hear what LeBron had to say about matching up with KD and the Rockets yet again... and what the message to his team is if they want to win without Luka... Still to come... LeBron says this series will come down to one thing and it's not what you might expect. His message to his teammates is next… The most anticipated playoff debut in years… but what are we really about to see from Wemby that we HAVEN'T seen in the regular season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steph Curry takes down the Clippers. How was Draymond Green essential in stopping Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers offense? The music is getting low in Orlando. How was Philly able to defuse the Magic, and what does this game say about Paolo Banchero? Cade Cunningham and Luka Doncic are now eligible for post-season awards. Will they both make first-team All-NBA? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We better start calling it Char-LIT... the Hornets had queen city rocking as they stung the heat! But it's what happened right before Charlotte's wild win, and right after, that has everyone... Buzzing. AND some of the biggest names are still fighting for their playoff lives tonight when Curry faces Kawhi…but is it really Curry vs. the clock? Why in this play in showdown, every minute matters... Perk you've said we're getting a little Hollywood.. well today we're taking that literally! Mark Wahlberg & Paul Walter Hauser are in studio, and so is a college national champ! PLUS... another chapter in LeBron vs. KD is about to be written, but will the story Saturday be who is ON the court when the Rockets face the Lakers... or who *ISN'T*?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Victor Wembanyama finally gets his shot at the playoffs…but there's one part of his playoff debut that can't be ignored....Next...Draymond Green unfiltered...real talk on Steve Kerr's potential next chapter… the one comment about playing with Steph Curry in the future you won't want to miss......Azzi Fudd went first… UCLA made history…but there's another name from last night that could reshape a franchise... that's coming up..AND...they're young, confident, and ready to be taken seriously… but can the Hornets back it up under play-in pressure against a team that's been here before? Our experts' predictions are ahead... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've got the fallout from a wild weekend and full breakdowns of the 20 teams still standing. LeBron vs KD. Matchup #46 between the two legends. Can LeBron and L-A buy enough time for a Luka and A-R return? Shams is in studio...We are just HOURS away from the WNBA draft and the #1 pick is STILL a mystery. Shams has the inside info on the hours leading up to the Bucks dismissal of Doc Rivers. Where does Milwaukee go from here and what's next for Giannis? Tick tock, the future's on the clock. Who goes where, and which pick changes everything? We break down today's WNBA Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A big night in the East... but not everything at the Garden left a sour taste for the Celtics. What we learned from Boston vs. New York and what it says about who will have the sweeter May. LeBron added another chapter to the record books, but what he said *postgame* about the Lakers.. might matter even more for their postseason. Stars sitting, statuses uncertain. From Spida Mitchell to Wemby to Jokic, how tonight could reshape the entire playoff picture. While teams are still jockeying for lottery position, one prospect may have already claimed the spotlight as the top pick… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are in the final stretch of the NBA Season! And here is what we know so far... In the West: the reigning champs have locked the 1st seed for the 3rd straight season, which means the Spurs are now locked into 2, Timberwolves are locked into 6, Suns are locked into the play in at 7 and the Warriors at 10th... We can't look at the past without looking at the future! ! What EXACTLY makes Darius A-cuff so special and so pro-ready? A tape breakdown is on deck...They've got 8 titles between the two of them, but will either win another one before it's all said and done? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Houston getting hot at the right time? The Rockets came back from a huge deficit to beat the Suns. Buzz City came up short in TD Garden. What does this win mean for the Celtics? Has tanking gone too far? Draymond Green calls out the Kings last night after a head-scratching play in the clutch. Things were getting spicy in LA last night vs the Thunder. How will the Lakers respond after being called out by their coach, JJ Redick? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another tough injury for the league as Victor Wembanyama went down vs the 76ers. Does the league need to change the 65-game rule? The Michigan Wolverines are National Champions! Who amongst them and the rest of the NCAA are most NBA-ready? The Giannis Antentokounmpo drama is at an all time high. Shams Charania reveals the latest of what has been a disastrous Bucks season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chef Curry returns! Stephen Curry had a big night in the Warriors loss to the Rockets. The Lakers can't catch a break. Now without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, how will Lebron James carry this team into the postseason? The UCLA women are National Champions! How were they able to be so dominant vs South Carolina? North Carolina has their coach! Former Nuggets head coach Mike Malone is taking the reigns of the Tar Heels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The WNBA is making room for two! The Portland Fire and Toronto Temp are officially on the clock for the expansion draft. Who will they pick? The Lakers lost big to the Thunder, but the LA has even bigger problems on their hands. How much time is Luka Doncic going to miss after exiting the blowout loss with a hamstring injury? Speaking of the Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is looking to get back-to-back MVP's. Who is the one player that might have a case to say otherwise? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vic-Vic-Victorious! Artemis II Iaunched and Wemby is already out of this orbit... The Lakers are getting put to the test tonight. If they pass, can they make big perk's big list of title contenders? Let's be real, you can't stop SGA. But Danny Green says there ARE some things you can do in hopes of containing him. A DG breakdown is on deck..Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown did something last night that we haven't seen since the days of Larry Legend and Kevin McHale! What would it mean for Philly if they could avoid the play-in? Danny Green explains how things are shaping up juuuust right for the Sixers...Big Perk is BIG fired up about something he saw in Orlando last night. You don't wanna miss what he has to say about Paolo Banchero and the Magic..Is inexperience the ONLY thing standing between the Spurs and a championship? Wemby weighs in on the topic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What fueled the Lakers TORRID month of march? And what's on tap for April? Rockets on the rise and Knicks showing concerning signs? We diagnose BOTH squads after last night's surprising H-Town beatdown...Shams is joining us with the latest on Steph Curry! Just HOW soon 'til the greatest shooter of all-time returns to action? And Detroit hasn't won a division since 2008… until now. So how are they doing it WITHOUT their franchise guy? A major question in Golden State: how close is Steph Curry to coming back? Shams has the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SGA and VIC, they're going for a different letters: MVP. How their dueling 40-point nights on Monday will factor into the MVP race with less than 2 weeks to go... Lakers versus Cavs tonight brings LeBron's future into renewed focus... could he spent next season back in wine and gold? Both the Final Fours are set for the Women's and Men's tournament. We tell you the key players to look at that could improve their W and NBA Draft stock... Anthony Edwards returned to the floor but his night started a little later than expected... His explanation is must-hear... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Thunder keep on rollin' and the Knicks keep on stumblin. What's the concern level in NY after they drop ANOTHER to an elite team? Count 'em up! The Spurs are an NBA-best 24-2 since Feb. 1st!!! We dive into what makes Wemby and the ahead-of-schedule Spurs actual contenders....Are JT and the Celtics peaking at the perfect time? And can anybody back east ACTUALLY stop the C's?the Wolves could have their superstar back soon, so how seriously should we be taking the Timberwolves right now? UConn's miracle moment got us thinking… what's the most improbable game-winner in NBA history? And wait until you see the FORMER Husky who made our list... Top of the top on the way... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How will the NBA stop teams from tanking for a higher draft pick? Shams Charania joins the show to discuss the proposals the NBA is considering... The Hornets were buzzing last night vs the Knicks... Did we learn more about Charlotte or New York? More Sweet 16 games are underway tonight... Who will come out on top? Let's take a look at Jeremy Lin's best moments from his career in today's issue of Top of the Top... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are the Celtics the team to beat? Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown got the win in Boston against the defending champs, the Oklahoma City Thunder... What does this win say about this Celtics team's ceiling? The Rockets and Timberwolves had a wild finish in overtime... Does this win for the Timberwolves say more about their potential, and how many more clutch games can the Rockets afford to lose? The Sweet 16 starts today for the NCAA tournament... Let's take a look at the craziest moments from past Sweet 16 matchups... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Expansion time? The NBA vote to explore expansion teams for Seattle and Las Vegas... What does this mean for the rest of the league? The Cavaliers gave the Magic their 6th consecutive loss, but their defense is raising some alarms... Diana Taurasi joins the show to talk tournament and the WNBA CBA... Jeremy Lin also joins the show as we look at his best Linsanity moments... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Giannis play again this season? The disagreement between Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks on how they plan to finish the season now involves the NBPA, who have given their thoughts on the situation... Victor Wembanyama for MVP? He seems to think so... See why Wemby checks all the boxes to be crowned the league's Most-Valuable-Player... The Lakers fell short to the Eastern-Conference leading Detroit Pistons... What does this loss say about JJ Redick's squad? The short-handed Warriors took down Klay Thompson and the Mavericks... Is Steph Curry's return on the horizon? Paul George speaks for the first time following his 25-game suspension... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Move over Michael Jordan! Kevin Durant dethrones MJ in 5th place for the most total points scored by any player in NBA history... Milwaukee and Giannis finally heading for a divorce? The Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo are not seeing eye-to-eye on how he plans to finish the season... The soon-to-be stars of the 2026 NBA Draft class took over in the NCAA tournament this weekend... Who stood out the most? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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