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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March 4 · 47 min
Ant Man
News on the WNBA CBA negotiations... what does this mean for the season? Could a lockout be on the horizon? Vice President on the W-N-B-P-A's executive committee Alysha Clark joins us... Harden and the Cavs force Cade into one of his toughest nights of the season... Could Cleveland's formula against Detroit's star be the decider in the playoffs? The reigning champs head into Madison Square Garden tonight. Is this a statement opportunity for the Knicks, or another reminder of OKC's dominance? Did you hear the not-so subtle shot Rudy Gobert took at his OWN team? We got our Wolves insiders here with a vibe check on the Wolves locker room... .A feel-good win for Luka and the Lakers. Hear from Bron and JJ Redick on how close LA is to turning the corner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
March 3 · 47 min
Who's the Favorite?
With Giannis back in the lineup, we check in on Milwaukee City after last night's 27-point BEATDOWN to Boston. We've got a live report from Cream City..There's a new leader atop the rookie of the year odds. Can Kon hold on when Coop returns to action? We preview Mavs-Hornets ...Count 'em up! 40 days left in the regular season. Injury updates, storylines, and what to watch in the final push. What a night for the Unrivaled. We recap the action and also, hear from Paige Beuckers and Natasha Cloud on the WNBA CBA negotiations...We celebrate a very special LeBron anniversary with his most scintillating plays in South Beach! Keep it locked, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
March 2 · 48 min
Giannis Back
Zion Williamson is in the building for his first national television in years. The Pelicans star will tell us exactly what he's changed that's keeping him healthy and ON the court when he joins us in studio! And, a TOUGH weekend for Denver and a new meme was born - why this moment against OKC set the Joker OFF, and Tim MacMahon details just how much longer they'll be without Aaron Gordon. Wemby lands in MSG, but the Knicks were ready. We'll explain how New York's defense helped expose the Spurs biggest weakness... S-G-A returned to the floor this weekend and he accomplished something which hasn't been done in over a half-century... I spoke to Steph Curry, who revealed exactly where he's at in his recovery, so when should Warrior fans expect their star back??? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 27 · 47 min
All Access
We'll take you All-Access, behind the scenes, Inside tonight's Cavaliers and Pistons matchup... Including an exclusive interview with Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson-- we discuss the impact of James harden and his availability with the broken thumb.. Michael Malone caught up with Pistons coach JB Bickerstaff in the FILM ROOM... Two coaches pouring over the tape? Can't wait for that.Speaking of the Pistons. All-Star we have Jalen Duren, unplugged, in his own words, to tell us why Detroit is ready to shock the world. Speaking of snipers, Kon Knueppel set a rookie record last night! Can he lead the up-and-coming Hornets out of play-in territory? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 26 · 47 min
MVP Duel
The Pistons now own the best record in the league. What did Cade do last night vs OKC that put him in the same company as LeBron? There's only 45 days left in the regular season... It's time to talk MVP ladder. Who's climbing and who's falling? Perk clues us in.. Count 'em... ten straight wins for Wemby and the San Antonio Spurs... Brian Windhorst puts the streak into perspective, and we examine just how close they are to catching OKC. Luka and the Lakers look to rebound after Tuesday's disappointing loss... You'll want to hear how the team is feeling before tonight's game... One NBA owner has a radical proposal to change all-star weekend... The idea and what's on the line.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 25 · 47 min
Take the Shot?
We discuss Luka's decision to not take the last shot... Newly acquired Cavs guard, James Harden has sustained a fracture in his right thumb... it occurred during last night's win over the Knicks. The Cavs are 6-1 with Harden in the lineup, so his health will be a major factor going forward....Buzz City have been buzz saws on the road lately, don't miss what they did to Chicago on Tuesday...Jaylen Brown's status for tonight against Denver and how soon can we see Jayson Tatum back on the floor? Shams has the latest on the Celtics stars...Before Kobe became the "Black Mamba", there was another all time great who was slated to have that nickname... Who it was, and why it never happened and how that paved the way... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 24 · 47 min
Spurs are Here
Another epic battle on the books tonight with the Knicks and Cavs. We get you set for tonight's Clash in Cleveland and pose the question: which team is better equipped to take the East? The latest on the W negotiations. What happened in Monday's collective bargaining meeting and why the start of the season could be in jeopardy if new markers aren't met by early March. After these last two weeks, should Darryn Peterson still be in the conversation for the top pick? Our insiders have been working the phones to find out what NBA GMs think. Wemby and the Spurs are rolling, and one of our panelists is making comparisons to the Spurs Dynasty teams. Find out what similarities these they have next.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 23 · 48 min
Seeing Green
The Celtics didn't just win, they sent a statement...If Boston can do that to Luka… what does that mean for the rest of the East?Jokic stuffed the stat sheets again, but what is happening when even a 35-20-12 night isn't enough for a Nuggets W? And if your weekend was busy, don't worry. We've got the wildest finishes, highest flyers, and clutchest shots of the weekend...We've heard stars tease the Dunk Contest before, when Victor speaks, we listen... hear from Wemby. From role player to difference-maker, Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black has been attacking the rim all season... but what might he show us in studio? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 20 · 47 min
Motor Cade
The NBA is back, baby... We all needed a break, but 10 games on the slate last night and now we'll set break it all down now that we are into the home stretch of the season... And tonight on ESPN, fresh off his All Star MVP, Anthony Edwards in back in action. Then, the battle of LA. Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers have a chance to claw back to .500, but they'll have to contend with the Lakers... their big 3 are a go for just the 11th time all year. Since we're talking Luka and Ant: the latest MVP straw poll has been released. Who is closing the gap in the final sprint of the season. Cleveland is rolling... and it's powered by Mitchell and Harden. Why this new Big 2 might be the East's BIGGEST problem. And the latest MVP straw poll is out but the clear frontrunners might be racing the calendar more than the competition... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 19 · 47 min
Back in Action
Malika's exclusive one-on-one convo with Steph Curry, where he opens up on chasing his elusive 5th ring in Golden State....The road to June runs through OKC... or does it? The teams peaking at the right time who just may steal the champ's...thunder... And bright lights and big stakes at MSG...Why tonight's Pistons-Knicks matchup should have the entire East's attention... Is Darryn Peterson's NBA Draft stock falling? We assess why one of the most talented prospects is checking himself out of games... A thrilliing....but weird night in college hoops. We unpack the performances of Dybantsa and Acuff, and the puzzling decision from Darryn Peterson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 18 · 47 min
Buy or Sell
We unpack Jeanie Buss's cryptic comments on the King. Are we nearing the end of LeBron in LA? Where do things stand between the WNBA players union and the league? We take you inside the tense, ongoing labor negotiaions...Before we look ahead to tomorrow night's restart, we look back at the plays that shaped the season so far. All the best dunks, dimes and game-winners are next! While Detroit has been stunning the league, other squads have been major bummers... We'll tell you who the MOST disappointing team has been this season!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 17 · 47 min
Tatum Return?
Jayson Tatum hits the 40 week mark of his recovery. We lay out what sources, insiders, and even players are saying about the superstar's impending return...What are the pre-requisites for being the next face of the league? Our panel puts their criteria to the test to see who's closest to meeting it..The summer of LeBron is looming. How his decision this July could send MASSIVE shockwaves through not just LA but the rest of the league. What will the vibes be like in Milwaukee when Giannis returns? And what's this summer look like in Milwaukee? Our panel bust out their crystal balls..You've heard of Air Jordan, but what about Rare Jordan? Our producers dug DEEP into the archives to find some high flying highlights you haven't seen before Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 16 · 47 min
Face of the League
The stars put on a show this weekend in Los Angeles... did this new format prove the All-Star Game is officially back? As Next-Gen players shined all weekend, what's next for LeBron? What he said before the game that has our attention... Malika's exclusive sit-down with Giannis...after all the rumors... and all the memes, he finally addresses the noise. And the teams he name drops in this interview might surprise you. Damian Lillard came back with a BANG, lighting it up from 3, but the dunk contest has left some big questions... is there a fix for All-Star Saturday? .. Marc Spears caught up with Donovan Mitchell last night... he'll tell us what the ceiling is for the Cavs with James Harden in the lineup! Adam Silver says the league is trying every possible remedy to stop tanking... could a bold new move solve the NBA's tanking issues? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 13 · 46 min
Legend of CP3
We start the show today with an all time great clipper, and one of the greatest point guards the game has ever seen calling it a career. 12-time all star Chris Paul has announced his retirement after 21 season in the NBA... He ends his career second all time in Assists and steals, behind John Stockton. The league draws a line with fines for tanking. But is it a boundary that will actually lead to change? Or just the cost of doing business? The Spurs go into All-Star break with their best record in 10 seasons, and one of the biggest reasons why....Stephon Castle. He joins the show!! In one of the deepest 3-Point contest fields we've seen, we take you to the court with Bobby Portis and Danny Green to break down the mechanics behind the shot... and which rack that could make all the difference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 12 · 47 min
The Art of Tanking
Detroit extends their conference lead to 5 and half games! But should they be considered a front runner in the East? Sounds like a job for a big list. James Harden made his home debut with the Cavs... Did you catch his behind the back dime last night? Shams is here to tackle tanking. What's the league saying and how can it be stopped? Maybe the best quote of the season belongs to Hornets big man Moussa Diabate. We'll tell you what he said after the Hornets won their 10th game in their last 11 tries...A 2026 hall of fame FINALIST top of the top is on deck! All the heroics & high flying highlights of Blake Griffin, Amare Stoudemire, Elena Delle Donne and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 11 · 48 min
The Wemby Show
I don't know about you, but I have never seen anything quite like what we saw from Wemby last night. Coming up: How he did it and Are the Spurs actual title contenders right here and now? The Beard meets The Land tonight! What's Harden have in store for Cleveland faithful? Danny Green fills us in...How did the Knicks lose to the Pacers? And can they recover in time to face Philly and a rejuvenated Joel Embiid tonight on ESPN? Big night in college hoops from names like AJ Dybantsa and Cam Boozer, but there's another name that NBA execs are paying attention to that you'll want to stick around to hear.... Anthony Slater is here with details on how a fractured relationship between Steve Kerr and Jonathan Kuminga exposed a bigger organizational question, and where that leaves them now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 10 · 48 min
Fight Night
In Charlotte a brawl that led to multiple ejections. What sparked the chaos and what sort of discipline could the players involved face. How about a positive note? the Harden-Mitchell partnership is clicking fast. Why Cleveland's crunch-time execution may be raising the Cavs' ceiling in a hurry…A major step forward for Jayson Tatum, and the question Boston is now facing: could a return this season really be on the table? JDub returned and The Lakers 3-game winning streak ends against the champs. But it is what LeBron said after that deserves a closer look. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 9 · 47 min
BeardLand
A rough one for Boston-area sports fans. What led to the Knicks 22 point win? And is there good news on the horizon for Jayson Tatum? Shams is here...The Uno Era in the Land looks promising...so far. What stood out about the Beard's debut and how much does it change the pecking order back east?Just when you thought the Lakers were getting healthy! they get dealt another blow. What's the vibe in the locker room heading into tonight's clash vs OKC? Kawh-ite a streak for Mr. Leonard and the Clippers... but just how hot can they stay with an overhauled roster? You gotta hear the ONE word Danny Green uses to describe what it's like to defend Nikola Jokic. Story time with DG is just around the corner...What's up with Ant Man and the Wolves? Are there actual causes for concern or is it just a dreary February stretch? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 6 · 48 min
Post Trade Deadline
Coming up on NBA Today...the deadline has passed, the dust is settling and now we get to see Which teams moved the needle and which ones still have work to do? We have an update on Luka Doncic's injury after exiting the Lakers' win over the 76ers...What the Dubs pivot from Giannis means for Golden State, and when Steph Curry could be back in the lineup.... It's Friday ...NBA Today starts right now. Still to Come, Brian when was the last time we said: how about the Hornets!!! They're creating some buzz... did they take a step forward? Frustrations boil over in Houston and it looks like we have a problem.... don't miss Ime Udoka's unfiltered response after the game... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 5 · 47 min
NBA Trade Deadline Special
Tune in to the NBA Trade Deadline to see which teams made moves and which players are staying put....Cleveland "rock"-ed the NBA by getting James Harden but how well can Harden "roll" with Donovan Mitchell? Our panel has some strong thoughts about the new duo.. With Luka and Anthony Davis both gone, Kyrie is the lone star left in Dallas... We discuss what the future holds for the Mavs' star guard in Texas. Ja Morant was not traded at the deadline - so what's next for him and the rebuilding Grizzlies? You won't want to miss what one of our analysts suggests... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices