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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Oct 21, 2025 · 47 min
The NBA is Back!
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
Oct 20, 2025 · 45 min
1 Day till Tip-Off
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
Oct 17, 2025 · 47 min
Last day of Pre Szn
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
Oct 16, 2025 · 47 min
Raise the Flagg
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
Oct 15, 2025 · 47 min
Pre Szn Talk
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
Oct 14, 2025 · 47 min
Showtime Luka
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
Oct 13, 2025 · 47 min
Dynamic Dynasty
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
Oct 10, 2025 · 47 min
Father Time?
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
Oct 9, 2025 · 47 min
A'shot for the Ages
Some day when we close the book on A'ja Wilson's career - THIS might be the moment and the image that we put on page 1... A new city, a new uniform, and maybe… a new Big Three? We have the highlights from KD's Rockets debut and why it's who's AROUND him that might create the biggest threat in the west... A 51-point fourth quarter in the preseason? We'll show you what fueled Golden State's late surge and what we learned last night about the Warriors depth... Speaking of clutch... Perk's rolling out his Big List of Playoff Heroes, and there's 1 surprise pick on there you really do NOT want to miss.... The latest NBA GM survey is out, and just WAIT until you hear Big Perk's reaction to where Luka & Lebron's Lakers rank out West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 8, 2025 · 47 min
Can we be Friends, Again?
Steph Curry and Victor Wembanyama will both suit up for their second preseason outings tonight. We have details on how many minutes Curry will play and why nobody knows what to expect from Victor Wembanyama. Speaking of a walking highlight reel.. We'll get our first look at Kevin Durant on the floor in H-Town as he kicks off makes his Rockets debut to kick off year 19... But all things considered... that's just preseason basketball... Tonight in the W, we have game 3 of the finals!!! ...We are watching the GOAT author her career in real time. 4x MVP A'ja Wilson - looking to propel the Las Vegas Aces to take a commanding 3 game lead over the triple double queen Alyssa Thomas and the PHX Mercury.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 7, 2025 · 46 min
Fool'd Ya
We start our show with a developing story.. Our Shams Charania reported early this morning that Giannis Antetokoumpo expressed questions about the Bucks ability to truly contend over the summer to the his front office .. And as the two sides discussed a path forward.. it became clear that there was another place that Giannis wanted to play outside of Milwaukee... And that was with the New York Knicks...Victor Wembanyama and Cooper Flagg were in midseason form last night. We tell you why they may be running the entire league sooner than later. The Aces took the first two Finals games.. Head out LIVE to Phoenix for a report on what the Mercury NEED to change to get back into this series. Did you guys see Jokic's incredible pass last night?! It was ** THIS ** close from being one of the best passes of his career. Which got us thinking... what are the best plays that COULDV'E BEEN?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 6, 2025 · 47 min
Flagg on the Play
Chef Curry is back in the kitchen for year 17... Steph and the new-look Warriors, had instant chemistry last night... This pair of ACES is putting up some ALL TIME numbers in the Finals, but don't count out Phoenix - we'll tell you why. The Number One pick is ready to take the court - we are live in Fort Worth for Cooper Flagg's preseason debut with the Mavs. Victor Wembanyama returned to the floor over the weekend, you'll want to see what eye popping plays Wemby made in his first game back! Cathy Engelbert responds to Napheesa Collier's comments from last week, and the fallout from the commish's comments... What impact will it have on C-B-A negotiations? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 3, 2025 · 47 min
Let the Finals begin
Hello from Las Vegas: a city built on bright lights, big bets and high stakes. Tonight, all the cards will be on the table: Game 1 of the 2025 WNBA Finals. A dynasty cemented or a rapid rebuild rewarded. We had more international preseason action this morning in the NBA! Our first impressions of the new-and-improved Zion Williamson who was flying high in Australia! My exclusive interview with Steph Curry. He reflects on his 17-year Career and how much longer he sees himself playing in the league. I chat with Finals newcomer Satou Sabally and she has a message for those doubting her Mercury Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 2, 2025 · 47 min
Preseason Hoops
We head out to Abu Dhabi as the start of the NBA preseason is underway with Jalen Brunson and the Knicks... Big Perk tells us the BIG changes he's already seeing. AND... we're just over 24 hours from the start of the WNBA Finals! We tell you why this series may come down to which star shines brightest: Aja Wilson or Alyssa Thomas... PLUS.. sticking in the W-- The Indiana Fever just held their exit interviews and let me tell you.. Caitlin Clark spoke about Napheesa Collier's comments for the first time... We all know that Anthony Edwards can jump out the gym... but you won't believe how he says he plans on taking a leap this season...And... Zion's slimmed down and taken his talents to the land down under as the Pelicans are in Australia.. but is his new look enough to put his team back on the map? Plus... a live report from San Antonio on why it might already be Wemby's world and the rest of the league is just living it.. Plus... Proof? BIg Perk is learning french! All that and more right after this Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 1, 2025 · 47 min
The Finals are Set
The Las Vegas Aces are 4 wins away from their 3rd title in 4 years... After punching their ticket to the WNBA Finals and locking in a matchup with the Phoenix Mercury...Coming up.. As the 76ers and Knicks tipoff in Abu Dhabi for Thursday's exhibition, our Brian Windhorst updates us on Joel Embiid could return to the floor... The Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga finally reach a deal as Shams shares who else will be joining Kuminga on the Warriors roster.. Donovan Mitchell's exclusive conversation with Marc Spears and explains how the Cavs plan to regroup after a disappointing playoff run last season... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 30, 2025 · 46 min
Media Day Talk
We catch you up on the most important injury updates, what Giannis said about commitment to Milwaukee, Ant's conversation with MJ and anything else you may have missed from Monday's media day. We hear from Kawhi Leonard for the first time on the allegations of cap circumvention. Ramona Shelburne was the one asking him the questions, and joins us... just ahead,. The Fever and Aces Game 5 tonight. Who advances in this win or go home game tonight?! We have live reports ahead of Game 5. But that's not the biggest story in the W. Jayson Tatum tore his achilles just over three months ago and is already back on the court working out... Hear when he said he will return to the line up for the Celtics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 29, 2025 · 47 min
HAPPY MEDIA DAY
There are just 22 days left til the opening night of the NBA season. But today feels like the unofficial start of the season.... It's Media Day where 25 teams took to the mic's around the league and over the next hour we'll catch you up on what everyone's got to say with the start of year right around the corner.How far can Giannis take the Bucks in the east? You would be surprised how far an MVP could take Milwaukee this season... The Rockets got reinforcements when they traded for KD... What Durant had to say about his first day on the job in Houston and if he this will be for more than just a one year stint... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 26, 2025 · 46 min
Extensions in LA
For the first time in over eight years, LeBron is set to be a Free Agent next summer. Hear from Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick on if they expect one of the best players of all time to end his career in LA. The 76ers held their media day this morning. Hear what Joel Embiid had to say about his health and when he expects to be fully back. Who takes a 2-1 lead tonight in the W? Phoenix Mercury star Satou Sabally joins the show to talk about her keys for in a pivotal game 3 against the Lynx. Do the Fever have enough moxie to make the Aces fold 'em? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 25, 2025 · 47 min
Trouble in Philly
The NBA season is going to be here before we know it, friends. Just 26 days separate us and the sweet joy of opening night! Teams around the league are getting ready for preseason to tip off. And teams that are playing internationally already have training camp underway, including the Knicks, Josh Hart is on the court with a brace on that injured finger as they get ready to open their preseason Abu Dhabi against the Sixers...Joel Embiid is in the gym, but his status for those games and the season is still up in the air. We hope to hear from him on Friday, along with the rest of the Sixers, for the first time since he had surgery. Hall of Famer, Dwight Howard joins us he's got a surprise answer for his favorite current NBA hooper ...AND the Sixers are taking it all the way back to 2001. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 24, 2025 · 46 min
RANK 'EM
The good news? Devin's on the Books until 2030. The bad? The forecast is looking a little gloomy in Phoenix. Hear what Booker thinks of the Suns revamped roster...NEXT on NBA Today What's the biggest question mark surrounding the Knicks and why does it involve the iron man Josh Hart? We debate what N-Y needs to solve before the season starts..We actually have some good news out of Phoenix! And it involves Steve Nash. So much so we're counting down his top plays as a Sun. We'll explain...With the October 1 deadline for restricted free agents FAST approaching, can we expect the Kuminga deal sometime soon? Shams is here with some news... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices