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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February 4 · 48 min
Talking Trades
Could Draymond Green be moved? Hear from Green in his own words on the possible end of an era and our insiders on how likely it is that happens. James Harden spoke exclusively to our Ramona Shelburne after being traded to the Cavaliers. What he said about the Cavs title hopes, and our insiders on if the Clippers done dealing? The clock is still ticking down as we close in on the trade deadline... But don't worry, NBA Today is just getting started. The biggest name is still on the board as the deadline approaches, but did Giannis' latest comments change some minds? where we stand just over 23 hours from a Bucks big decision... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 3 · 47 min
League Shakeup
We are about 48 hours from the trade deadline...which ends at 3 ET Thursday...and we have breaking news...on NBA Today. ) coming up on NBA Today... here we go again...trade chatter surrounding James Harden. We'll break down the latest twist in Harden's career...Shams is back with the latest on the offers the Bucks are weighing for Giannis....with details on the major franchise decision that they will have to make in less than 48 hours... The trade deadline is closing in, and NBA Today is just getting started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 2 · 48 min
All Stars
Bron put on a show in perhaps his last visit to MSG BUT it wasn't enough for LA... What have the Knicks figured out that's led to their 6-game win streak? If last night was a preview of the Western conference finals, what did OKC prove in their win over Denver? Iman Shumpert keys us in..Shams is here with UP to the minute reporting on where things stand between Giannis and and his long list of suitors. How likely is it for a deal to go down THIS week? NBA Today tips off right now! Trade deadline week is finally here!!! Windy has a list of teams to look out for over the next few days.. Some of the teams on his list will STUN you!!!They got next!!! We reveal the rosters for the McDonald's All-Americans game!!! Who will lead the boys and girls rosters? Stay tuned to find out.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
January 30 · 47 min
Joker is Back
NBA All Star reserves will be announced this weekend... will we see Joel Embiid or Dillon Brooks? we have some ideas of folks we want to see here in LA...We check in with the warriors....and the very latest on Golden State's pursuit of Giannis... Raptors star Scottie Barnes joins the show! if you haven't been paying attention to Toronto...He tell us why you should!! More NBA Today after this. The Pistons are coming off an upset by the Suns... so big Perk has a message for Detroit ahead of their game tonight against Steph and the Warriors.. More from the Dubs... what are the chances they make a deal to acquire Giannis? the latest from the Bay next.. This 2026 Draft class is being billed as one of the best ever...tomorrow It's Darryn Peterson versus AJ Dybantsa at allen fieldhouse... who had the edge for first overall pick?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
January 29 · 47 min
Lebron's Return
Wemby grounds the Rockets. After 150 games into his career, how does he stack up against the greats? some numbers that might surprise you! The Heat, the Warriors, the Wolves....two Texas teams.. Who's the frontrunner for Giannis as Milwaukee sifts through their offers for the 10-time all-star? we have the latest.. Was last night LeBron's final game in The Land? We take you through an emotional night for Lebron and the reflective postgame comments from the King. NBA Today starts now. Steph Curry has some must-hear comments on Giannis potentially coming to the Bay...this was Giannis 2 years ago on Instagram live.. . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
January 28 · 47 min
Giannis Headlines
Giannis' career with the Bucks looks to be coming to an end, but where will he be going next? We take a look at the 11 teams that have the best shot....LeBron makes another return back where it all started tonight. Could this be the last time he ever plays in Cleveland? Kevin Durant versus Victor Wembanyama tonight on ESPN. Chiney tells us the ONE thing Wemby needs to do against his childhood idol to get the win. Danny, Chiney, and Perk give their dream Giannis destinations... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
January 27 · 47 min
No Jokic, No Problem
Coming up, as the clock ticks towards the trade deadline, what do teams REALLY need to consider when it come to offers for Giannis? Bobby Marks with the front office perspective you need to know... The Nuggets are navigating thin air with Jokic sidelined... but we'll explain what HASN'T changed since he's been out and why it's still working in Denver... Heat Captain Bam Adebayo joins the show! he talks about the team meeting they had last week and how calling things out...works both ways!!! We are turning up the Heat on NBA Today - Bam Adebayo joins the show! He'll take us inside the Miami season and a re-set inside the locker room.... LeBron returns home tomorrow night... Is this just another regular-season game… or potentially something much bigger? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
January 26 · 47 min
End of an era?
We have news out of Milwaukee - what's the timeline for Giannis's calf injury, AND how will it impact the trade deadline? LUKA was back in Dallas and went off against his old team... but Perk spied something unexpected, he'll explain what's going on with the Lakers. And... back to back losses for the reigning champs! Where is the confidence meter on the Thunder's quest for another title. What has gotten into the Clippers? How Kawhi Leonard's changed game has one Clipper fan eating his words... The #1 jersey rose to the rafters on Saturday... We have all the sights and sounds from an emotional ceremony honoring Chicago's native son...They might be young, but they can hoop! Don't miss what the star-studded freshman class did this weekend and why NBA fans should be excited!!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
January 23 · 47 min
Chicago Rose
We start our show with the last game of the night right here in L-A... As the Battle of LA went down at Intuit Dome last night. Tick Tock. The Woeful Warriors dropped another one and the deadline is less than two weeks. Windy and our Warriors insiders will tell you what they're hearing...Last night was full of high flyers! Dunks,dunks, and more dunks. But which can claim the top spot in our big 3 rankings? Hmmm...Malika's 1-on-1 interview with Derrick Rose. They talk his highs...his lows...and his INSANE highlight package ahead of his jersey retirment tomorrow night Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
January 22 · 47 min
Rivals Week
The Thunder steamrolled the Bucks last night... Giannis had a message for his teammates after the game, and he didn't mince words! From Boos to a BLOW OUT, the Knicks bounce back with the biggest win in franchise history... But does Perk think they've turned over a new leaf? NBA Rivals Week rolls on with some HUGE matchups tonight... we'll get you primed with live reports from Dallas and LA before tip... This class of rookies have dazzled the association, so we asked our panel who they'd rank number one... Their answers may STUN you!! Cade Cunningham's Pistons have sped their way to a top spot out East, but is there enough time for other teams in the East to catch up? All is not right in Laker-land... We react to the fallout from Wednesday's expose and where the Purple and Gold can go moving forward... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
January 21 · 47 min
L.A. Confidential
The Lakers started off the grammy roadie with a dub in Denver! Luka Doncis says it's a big deal, but what does Perk think? SPEAKING of wins, how'd the Rockets top Wemby and the red hot Spurs? Dueling tape breakdowns to show you the X's and Os.We unpack Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy's candid comments last night. What does it all mean for the Warriors with the deadline looming? Giannis' latest reponse to trade talk is turning heads... what could it mean for the Bucks? Baxter Holmes is here with explosive behind the scenes details on how the Lakers were sold...and the tension that had been quietly building inside the organization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
January 20 · 46 min
Dubs Dynasty?
We have the latest on Jimmy Butler's ACL injury and what the Warriors options are with the trade deadline just over two weeks away. . What's going on with the Knicks?? We have new details on what's going on BEHIND the scenes--stay tuned for special report. The All Star Starters were revealed! Our panel's biggest takeaways on first time starters Jaylen Brown, Cade, Victor Wembanyama, Maxey, and .. and of course who got snubbed! .. .. What actually happens inside a locker room when your superstar's name dominates the trade deadline conversation? Bobby Portis joins us to talk all things Milwaukee. I hear we are taking it back to 2016... From Mamba OUT to Block by James... what a time. We're running back the Top Plays of the year... Cleveland, this is for you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
January 16 · 47 min
Happy Friday
When last night's games ended, we officially reached the MIDPOINT of the season! Golden State takes care of business on the court last night... how could it impact how they take care of business ahead of the trade deadline? Plus, a stinging loss for the Los Angeles Lakers... just how bad are things in LA? JJ Redick is not holding back after a takedown by the Hornets... Tonight on ESPN, Maxey at home and Mitchell on the other side...and a game that could answer a bigger question about the balance of power in the East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
January 15 · 47 min
Trade Machine
The NBA Cup is in the rearview for New York - find out why Mike Brown called last night the Knicks worst game of the year! The injury bug hit multiple stars last night... including rookie of the year favorite Cooper Flagg. We'll have the latest on how long they will be out..NBA trade season just HIT full boiling point today - we'll explain why today is so important and tell you who might be the first domino to fall... ..Do the Rockets need to make a move? Who's on the market that's gettable? Dell Curry joins the show! What's the secret to he and his boys being 3 of the best shooters of all-time? He's gonna tell us... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
January 14 · 47 min
Ja Dropping
The thunder struck! Finally getting a win against the Spurs. But how should we interpret what Shai said afterward? A ROUGH night for the Bucks, for a lot of reasons. the fans booed Giannis, and Giannis booed...back? Fair to say the Lakers have been consistently inconsistent this season BUT last night Luka, LeBron AND DeAndre Ayton took flight against the Hawks. We'll dive into their historic night.. We've got injury updates ahead of tonight's Denver Dallas contest on ESPN. Shams is here with the latest on Anthony Davis AND Nikola Jokic....Maxey vs Mitchell. We preview the other game on ESPN. Doris Burke goes into the film room with Mr Maxey himself. Which was worse: a 33-point home beatdown...or your superstar booi'ing his own fans? Full reaction from Milwaukee is next on NBA Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
January 13 · 47 min
Trade Buzz
Hear from JJ Redick on what is going wrong for L-A... Plus new details on the feud between Luka and Dennis Schroder. Trade season is underway and Shams is here the latest on Ja Morant and Anthony Davis. We'll fire up the trade machine! Hornets rising star Brandon Miller stops by our studio! He tells us why this Hornets team is DIFFERENT than years past. AND... Charlotte Hornets star Brandon Miller joins in studio! Find out what he says has been the spark to the team's new rhythm, and how he believes their young core can end a long playoff drought. Talk about a year 3 LEAP! KEYONTE GEORGE is joining the show to breakdown his all-star caliber season so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
January 7 · 47 min
Trae's Way
How did LeBron and the Lakers move to 13 and 0 in clutch games?! Hear from the Luka and the LBJ following LA's win in New Orleans...Wemby is back in action, with a poetic critique of the Spurs' struggles against lesser competition. Hear from San Antonio's Star. Shams has the latest on Trae Young's trade market! Which squad is most likely to land the 4-time all-star? Did anyone have the Celtics 2nd in the East after 35 games? What's been the key to their turnaround and is Jaylen Brown getting enough MVP attention? I don't know about you, But Cooper's averaging 22!!!! over the last 4 weeks! But its his passing that deserve a closer look...Keep it locked! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
January 6 · 47 min
Chill of Trae
That's one way to ring in the New Year! Do we still say that almost a week into January? TWO historic upsets... Kevin Durant. but it's what he said AFTER his game winner will shock you. The statement the East-leading Pistons sent to the rest of the league? You're in Inglewood Steve!! ... We dissect what got coach all riled up in the Dubs road loss to the Clippers...A live report on Wemby's recovery/ Could we see The Alien return to action before the weekend? Bron is YET to play in back to backs this season, but could all that change starting tonight? We've got the latest on his bout with father time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
January 5 · 47 min
Happy New Year
And with that, 2026 starts on NBA Today... Today marks one month until the trade deadline in the league and what better way to start then a look around at some of biggest questions facing teams. And there is no bigger question facing a team then "Will Giannis Antetokounmpo be a Buck after February 5th?" Still to come on NBA today... JJ Reddick calls out the Lakers.... again! How LeBron and company responded not only on in the game, but after it as well.... just take a listen...And it is the battle between the best two teams in the East square off tonight between the Knicks and Pistons. We go to Detroit for the latest...What does Draymond Green's ejection Saturday mean trouble for the Warriors or is this just another edition of Dray being Dray??? Next on NBA Today... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 24, 2025 · 1 hr 29 min
NBA Christmas Special
Coming up on our Christmas Eve NBA Today Special... Everything you need to know ahead of tomorrow's 5-game slate on ABC! We've got reporters across the country standing by...EXCLUSIVE sitdowns with all the best holiday hoopers! How are they gearing up to play on Santa's big day? Hear our one-on-one conversations with Ant, Chet, Brunson, Luka, and more...The best plays to ever happen on Christmas Day! We have all-time highlights for you. .Cooper is figuring some things out. A live report from the Big D on what Flagg may have in store for his game vs the Warriors tomorrow...The ghosts... and posters... of Christmas Games Past! A very special Ho Ho Holiday version of top of the top is on deck...Since Mickey and Minnie are suiting up for the Knicks and Cavaliers, tomorrow. Monica McNutt joins from Main Street USA! Here is what Donovan Mitchell thinks about playing in the annual Dunk the halls! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices