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.
Hundred million dollar deals like they're going out of style... we'll tell you who the next star to cash in will be, -- and which deal might be a mistake. Is there a path for Giannis to win another title in Milwaukee? Or is his only chance of championship number two playing elsewhere? We debate. Which young NBA star would you most want to build a franchise around? We've got the top 5 under 25 list coming your way... Anthony Edwards is celebrating somewhere today. and so are we! We've got the top of the top - BEST plays of his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Luka Doncic and the Lakers have agreed to a three year -- ONE - HUNDRED SIXTY FIVE MILLION dollar max extension with a player option in 2028. We've covered Luka, -- but what about Bron? LeBron has made sure everyone knows year 23 is loading, -- but what is the Lakers program going to look like? Giannis is still weighing his future, -- but are the Bucks? Has Milwaukee done enough to tip the scales in favor for Giannis? The Fever are the hottest team in the WNBA, -- without Caitlin Clark! What is it like to manage the superstar -- who wants to get in on the fun? Fever head coach Stephanie White tells us on NBA Today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
New York, Stand Up!! Mikal Bridges just got PAID! We tell you why next season may be the BEST chance for the Knicks to win it all for the first time in over FIFTY years. How much of a distraction is the Jonathan Kuminga situation for the Warriors if it continues to hold up signing other free agents to help Steph chase his 5th ring? Luka Doncic is extension eligible at MIDNIGHT tonight. But the question is-- will he sign it with the Lakers -- and for how long? We have the details. But it's not just the Lakers that are facing big time questions. A signing that could impact Wemby, news on Jokic, and how Ja could return to all NBA form. Plus it's the final day of NBA Handles Week! We countdown the best ankle breakers of the season and why Iman thinks not all crossovers are built the same... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Does Caitlin Clark not get the same whistle as every other WNBA player? Well her teammate Sophie Cunningham sure has some thoughts! Shump, what age is it OK to start being called 'UNC'? Well, Chris Paul made it clear what his nickname with Kawhi and Harden is, wait until you hear that! What direction are the Pelicans going in? And Can Zion be that franchise player we've all expected him to be? The Klay-Cation continues for the future hall of fame shooting guard and his grammy winning girlfriend.... But are the Mavericks poised to shock the Western Conference? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
ESPN's new power rankings were just released! Wait until you see who's landed AHEAD of Luka and the Lakers. Tonight is the first Finals rematch of the W season! Hear our exclusive interviews with Napheesa and Sabrina ahead of what is sure to be one of the best games of the season. Shams is standing by with the very latest out of Golden State. Why hasn't Jonathan Kuminga signed a deal yet? The NBA Off-Season rankings are out and you don't want to miss what Perk has to say about who is ahead of the Lakers.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The dominance of the 3-point shot in today's NBA can be partially traced to strange and humble origins - the curious world of a Kansas genius named Martin Manley. Binge all six episodes of "Chasing Basketball Heaven” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or wherever you get your podcasts. "Chasing Basketball Heaven" is Season 15 of 30 for 30 Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Sixers have seen better seasons, but how pivotal could this next one be in Philly. Paige Bueckers continued to shine, but last night it was against the reigning champs... What this victory means for the rookie phenom..! My exclusive interview with Chris Paul after being RE-introduced as a member of the LA Clippers. The future hall of famer on what is driving him in year 21, and if this will be his last season. Where does CP3 rank all time? Big Perk tells us why he does NOT have Chris Paul in his top 10. I promise you won't want to miss his reasoning. We head out to the east to check in on The Sixers and Pistons... should they be considered contenders? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Luka Doncic like you have never seen him. We'll talk .. how Luka transformed himself this offseason - AND the latest on his potential new deal with the Lakers. A pair of iconic MVP's teamed up in Toronto... but we crunched the numbers, WHO had the more dominant MVP year... SGA or Allen Iverson? Ja Morant threw down one of the best dunks of the summer... we're running back the best Ja-dropping dunks of his NBA career... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome to NBA Today, I'm Vanessa Richardson, in for Malika Andrews. Joined here today in our LA studios by senior writers Tim Bontemps, Ramona Shelburne, and Andscape's David Dennis Junior. We recap Houston's high-flying Summer and spotlight EXACTLY how KD fits in with the likes of Ime udoka, aperen Sengun, and Amen Thompson. Did you know New York ranked 26th in pace of play last year? We've got the latest on Mike Brown's plans to overhaul the Knicks offense. It's national thread a needle day so you KNOW our producers dug-in to find the tightest tight-window dimes of all-time! A special top of the top is NEXT! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Warriors have been *eerily* quiet this offseason, but is that patience or a problem? Shams joins with a *major* update to the Kuminga standoff with Golden State. It's extension season, but not everyone's signing off....yet... Which teams are risking regret by NOT signing now? Who's got next? Big Perk's back with his Big List of MVP candidates and if ya *think* SGA's still on top, you might want to stick around. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Coming up on NBA Today...First Beal then CP3. Details on CP's decision to return to LA and debate if the Clips have entered a new tier out West. The pregame statement that sent shockwaves through the W. Our reporters have the latest on what the player demands are, and where the current league CBA stands. Smart move by Marcus to head to LA? Shams is back to detail how the deal came together and who the Lakers may be targeting next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Shams has the latest on Paul George's knee surgery. With this development, can the East still run through the city of Brotherly Love? It might've been the dunk of the summer and one of the nastiest posters we've seen in years. So we're celebrating with the Biggest 5 poster dunks ever. Mavs GM Nico Harrison gives an update on Kyrie Irving's status that could have major implications for the Mavs 2025 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After a BUSY 72 hours of reporting, we've got the latest on LeBron's standing in LA.Do the Lakers still make sense for the King? We debate! What are the biggest takeaways from Saturday's Mavs Spurs showdown? And could the future be arriving A LOT sooner than we expect? We'll explain. Safe to say the Dubs have gotten off to a slow summer? Big money Bobby Marks breaks down their options AND hands out some homework assignments! We have the latest on Victor Wembanyama's Blood clot that ended his season last year. Are the Spurs now primed to make a run in the West? NBA Today will back after this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We are coming to you LIVE from Las Vegas, baby! ALL the highlights, ALL the overreaction, and ALL the new names are on tap. Our experts dissect Cooper Flagg's professional debut here in Vegas. What stuck out the most and what does it mean for the Mavs upcoming season? we'll talk about it. What does Book's historic extension mean for the Suns summer of roster reconstruction? And how does it impact Bradley Beal? Bobby Marks breaks it all down NEXT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What's more romantic than matinee hoops? Hear from all-star game captain Caitlin Clark following her return to action earlier this afternoon. Shams stops by to detail Chet Holmgren's big time extension. Does it hurt or help OKC's chances to become the next NBA dynasty? A full breakdown is on the way. The Lakers lost in the first round in 5 this season. Does the addition of Deandre Ayton raise their ceiling above that? Our experts break down the next step for LA. BIG couple of days for the the Joker. First he won a horse race, and then he turned down an extension. We'll tell you what it means for Jokic and the Nuggets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We are moments away from Mike Brown's first comments as the head coach of the New York Knicks! How does he envision getting this team over the hump? Deandre Ayton will speak this afternoon for the first time since joining the Lakers, so we assess his fit in purple & gold. How will he make Luka's life easier and does LA have another move coming? A whole lotta guard news. Our insiders have the latest on Chris Paul's announcement, Hali's recovery, and Bradley Beal's potential buyout and list of suitors. June's moves are finally official so which team made the biggest summer splash? We've got a LIVE report on the new-look league landscrape, NEXT on NBA Today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Along side 3-time champion, Danny Green... I'm Jorge Sedano in for Malika Andrews....Andraya Carter and Bobby Marks will joing the show in a momnet, but first the Dallas Mavericks introduced Cooper Flagg to the media earlier today. The Flagg is officially flying in Dallas…But what moment from Cooper Flagg's intro had the biggest ripple effect inside the Mavs' building? Tim MacMahon is live with what was said today that may surprise you. Draftees are arriving with thier NBA teams all over the country... but Ace Bailey - not so much. Why the 5th overall pick has yet to join the Jazz and how this situation will play out. What are the biggest questions heading into free agency and how that could reshape the last chapter of some legendary careers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NBA Today coming to you live from Barclay's Center in Brooklyn, the home of the 2025 NBA draft... Round 1 in the books and Round 2 just 5 hours away. Where everything is bigger and better! The top pick is headed to Texas, but how soon can Cooper Flagg deliver in Dallas? What the Mavericks' BOLD move says about their future. The drama started with pick 3... Don't miss what Daryl Morey is saying about why the Sixers went with VJ Edgecomb and how he fits alongside a star core that's still chasing answers. He made it clear Utah wasn't high on his list. So why did the Jazz draft Ace Bailey anyway? What they saw in the explosive prospect and why this pick could still pay off big. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It is a cool 95 degrees in the city today, a perfect backdrop in Brooklyn, New York where 59 players are going to hear their names called in the next two days. We are gettng you ready for the 79th annual NBA draft tipping off tonight from the Barclays Center. You know the Man, but do you know the MAINE MAN? In true Marty Smith fashion, we get an INSIDE look at the tiny village that shaped the top pick in tonight's draft. Seth's superlatives. Mr Greenberg spotlights the top shooter, defender, handler, and scorer in tonight's draft. You don't wanna miss this list. What EXACTLY are we in store for tonight? Could there be any surprises that send shockwaves across the league landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Couldn't have said it better mysefl!!! the Thunder celebrated their first franchise title EVER in OKC and it was a PARTY. We'll show you the best moments from their parade next. we're only ONE day away from the NBA Draft. We tell you why there could be more draft drama than you think. Cooper Flagg sits down with our Malika Andrews in an exclusive interview. What he told her about his future that might surprise you ahead. Cooper's not the only one drawing buzz, don't miss the other names that could shake up the top of the draft board and what makes them can't-miss picks tomorrow night. SGA fresh off an NBA Title and Finals MVP...tells us what he thinks this title means for his place among today's super stars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It was the two best words in all of sports last night... as The Oklahoma City Thunder win the 2025 NBA Finals! It's the franchise's first title since the moving to OKC in 2008-09. Malika sat down with the 2025 Regular season MVP, the 2025 Western conference finals MVP, and the 2025 NBA Finals MVP. She asks him about all the hardware he's won and if he's just getting started. Who is the new eastern conference powerhouse? Bobby Marks joins to layout the landscape of the Eastern conference and who the favorite should be. The KD trade saga is officially over as he's headed to Houston. We tell you why the oddsmakers LOVE the move for the Rockets. NBA today will be back after this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The electricity of this arena last night was amazing. and probably nothing louder than the Siakam slam! There was a moment I looked around and said out loud: this is what it's all about, no one was on their phones... in 2025... Let's see how they forced a Game 7, shall we fellas?! What are the chances we see the KD domino fall prior to Wednesday's draft? We'll tell you what we're hearing and why this could be a BUSY weekend. Does Bailey have an Ace up his sleeve or is he just hurting his draft stock? Jonathan Givony joins with inside info on the projected lotto pick's strategy. We pinpoint the major defensive adjustment Indy put on SGA last night. Hear from the MVP on why it surprised him and how he plans to adjust for Sunday. Keep it locked! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Thunder could be taking this home later tonight... We are live from Indianapolis ahead of Game 6 of the NBA Finals. OKC holds a 3-2 lead in the series. 10 billies for the Lakeshow. Our experts break down EVERY angle of the historical sale and how it's set to pay HUGE dividends for LeBron & Luka. We've all heard the J-Dub Scottie Pippen comps by now right? Well did you hear what Scottie Pippen himself had to say? We'll tell ya...Next on NBA Today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With just over 24 hours until game 6 tips here in Indy, what's the latest on Hali's calf strain and what's Indy's plan if they have to go without him? We pulled up to the Fever/Sun game and it was poppin!!! Wait until you hear what Coach Stepahnie White and Caitlin Clark have to say about the kerfuffle. JDUB had a legendary performance in game 5...so that got us thinking...who are the BEST 2nd options in Finals history?! Our 3-time champ ranks em here on NBA Today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NBA Today coming to you live from Oklahoma City. We will be here for a few more hours before heading off to Indianapolis for Game 6 on Thursday. Forget playoff contenders, are the Orlando Magic true contenders for next season? Members of the Magic brass sure think so. Start spreading the news! Are the Knicks nearing a coaching decision? We've got the latest outta the New York City after the break. Yesterday we found out KD is NOT interested in Minnesota, but could Minnestota STILL be interested in KD? Brian Windhorst lays out the Wolves' decision making. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We're back in OKC, joined by three of the best in the business: Chiney Ogwumike, Brian Windhorst, and Hall of Famer Marc Spears! I'm Malika Andrews. Can we just take a second on this fine Monday? This Finals? This is HOOPS. Did Caitlin Clark just prove to the world that she could lead this Fever team to a title?! Well, what she did against the defending champs could teach us a whole lot. Could the Desmond Bane trade have ripple effects throughout the rest of the league? Shams is here detailing what could be next for Ja Morant and company. The K-D trade saga continues... but the list of teams he will likely land on has shrunk once again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We are live from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis counting down to Game 4 of the NBA Finals. The Home town Pacers lead the series 2-1. We dive into the incredible connection between Indys's two star point guards plus breaking news on Clark's status ahead of tomorrow's primetime match up. Hear from her next. Indiana turned up the heat on Shai in Game 3 and the Thunder's superstar found himself in unfamiliar territory late. We dive into what that could mean moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Pacers take a pivotal game 3 last night in this arena... they are now only TWO games away from their first NBA title... remember, they do have ABA titles in their franchise history! Kevin Durant's potential landing spots have seemingly narrowed but we can always dream, right?! Big Perk gives us HIS dream landing spots for KD. I caught up with two of heroes from last night just moments ago, hear what TJ McConnell and Pascal Siakam are saying about being two wins away. What adjustments NEED to be made for OKC in a must-win game 4 tomorrow night? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
There is some magic to this day for the Indiana Pacers! 25 years ago today, the pacers won game 3 against the Lakers in the 2000 NBA Finals... in just over five hours, they will look to recapture that spirit and defend home court... we've LIVE here in INDY! The Knicks were denied another head coach interview on Wednesday... With Jason Kidd off the table, what is New York's path going forward? Shams gives us the FIVE destinations KD could land. Where would the 2-time FInals MVP fit best?? My Tyrese Haliburton for an exclusive conversation.. He tells us why he keeps getting DISRESPECTED. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
For the first time since 2000, the Pacers will host an NBA Finals Game! We're here LIVE in Indiana getting you set for game 3 that's just over 24 hours away. After setting a Finals RECORD for most points through the first two games, how is SGA feeling heading into game 3? We check in with the MVP himself after the break. Chiney Ogwumike I hear you spent all morning geeking out with Schwartzcenter over game 2 film and see ONE specific area that COULD make all the different for Indy's offense. Will OKC's momentum carry over to Indy? Mr Tim Legler breaks down what worked SO well in game 2 AND what the Pacers can do to slow the Thunder's roll. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Indiana has been known for improbable comebacks, but not last night! What OKC changed in Game 2 and what it means going forward. It was only one game but our panel saw some troubling signs for the Pacers. Can they unlock their stars to take mometum back? Speaking of stars, we canvas the league for the latest news on KD, Cooper Flagg, Darius Garland and SO much more. Shams is stopping by for a LIVE report! Let's check in on the W. Must-hear comments from Becky Hammon after another brutal Aces loss. And Kelsey Plum is wondering... what's up with rookies these days?! With his 2nd straight 30 plus point night, SGA joined a list of ALL-TIME greats. Where does he rank and what can Indy do to slow him down? A question for Mr. Windhorst of course. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Richard said it best.. Hali is not afraid of the moment, he IS the moment. We're back here LIVE in OKC with Chiney Owgumike, Kendrick Perkins, and the man who also made his Finals debut-- Richard Jefferson! I'm Malika Andrews... Look at us, all together once again! The electricity in the building last night was incredible... all until zero point three on the game clock-- that's when you could hear a pin drop in the arena. What does OKC need to do to make sure this doesn't happen again? Udonis Haslem joins with a spirited message to the Thunder faithful. Brian Windhorst tells us the FIVE reasons HOW the Pacers keep pulling off the impossible. A special tower of power you won't want to miss. NBA Today, live from OKC rolls on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The NBA Finals are here back in OKC for the first time in thirteen years! We're getting you set for Game 1 of the NBA finals here between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder! Overlooked. Underrated. And now? On the sport's biggest stage... Andraya Carter takes us inside the mindset that's powered Tyrese Haliburton's rise. They've outpaced everyone in their path…But is OKC the team that can finally disrupt Indiana's rhythm? Tim MacMahon on how the Thunder plan to put the brakes on the Pacers. With Big Perk in OKC, you knew we had to get a Big List… and this time, he's counting down the greatest Finals performances ever. Just wait 'til you hear who he's got at #1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We are BACK in Oklahoma City for the NBA Finals. The Pacers arrived safely last night, despite some local thunder storms AND Game 1 tips off in less than 30 hours. I sat down with SGA just moments ago and he told me HIS thoughts on the face of the League conversation. Don't miss his must-hear answer. The coaching carousel is off and running... Shams is here with the latest out of New York and Phoenix. Wait until you hear what Perk has to say about what the Suns NEED to do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
BREAKING NEWS! THE KNICKS JUST FIRED THE MAN WHO COACHED THEM TO THEIR MOST SUCCESSFUL RUN IN DECADES. WAS THIS THE RIGHT MOVE, OR A STEP BACK? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The NBA Finals are set! Congrats to the Pacers on one of the most surprising runs to the Finals we've ever seen, they knocked off the Knicks this past Saturday but the biggest challenge yet awaits them. Luka tells us exactly how LeBron has already impacted the rest of his career. Could we be in store for the best Luka yet? What's next for the Knicks now that they've been bounced? Big Perk has a big message for the Big Bodega that I promise you will not want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Knicks have a pulse in the Eastern Conference Finals! Big Body Brunson stepped up to Force a Game 6. OKC awaits the winner of that series - but WHO would they rather face in the Finals: New York or Indy? Indy is feeling the pressure now, will Tyrese Haliburton be able to re-create his Game 4 masterpiece at home in Game 6? OKC is back in the Finals for first time since 2012 but how does this team stack up with the KD, Russ and Harden trio. Kendrick Perkins might have something to say about it! SGA is putting up a season for the ages. But we'll show you the numbers that put him into GOAT territory if OKC finishes the job! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Knicks are on the brink of elimination. Shams has the latest on Karl Anthony Towns' status ahead of what's being call the biggest Knicks game in over two decades. If the Knicks want to stay alive, they are going to have to slow down Tyrese Haliburton. Perk spies something that NEEDS to change ASAP. We relive the HISTORIC Thunder season with their top of plays ahead of their finals run. Don't miss it, we're live in OKC for NBA today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Two series. Two 3-1 leads for the Thunder and the Pacers! We're back here LIVE in Oklahoma City ahead of Game 5 as the Minnesota Timberwolves are on the brink of elimination. With the Thunder are on the cusp of an NBA Finals berth and this isn't necessarily uncharted territory for the franchise. He's been dominant, he's been benched, and now, Julius Randle might be the biggest wildcard in the entire conference finals. What it all means for Game 5 and beyond. Game 4 was personal. And Tyrese Haliburton played like it. Udonis tells how far the all-world point guard can take Indy. The playoffs may be winding down but the fireworks? They're just getting started. Why this NBA summer is already being called historic, and who's about to shake it up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We are LIVE from the site of OKC's HUGE game 4 win. What went wrong for the Wolves and what should we make of Ant Man's postgame comments? It's not just any day, Perk, that you challenge someone to stand on business!!! What, or rather WHO's got him so fired up heading into tonight's showdown in Indy? Udonis Haslem is here to pinpoint the key adjustment the MVP made last night en route to his 40 10 and 9 masterpiece. What was it and will the Wolves have an answer? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome to NBA Today, here we have Chiney Ogwumike, Brian Windhorst, Udonis Haslem, and I'm Malika Andrews. Happy Memorial Day: and To all who have served, thank you for you service and for joining us to talk some hoops today. Something big happened in Game 3 and we're not just talking about the score. The Wolves may have figured something out, and if they did? This series just got very interesting. The Pacers let Game 3 slip. Can KAT and the Knicks bottle that blueprint again? The sneaky keys to Game 4 and why Towns may hold the answer. Elsewhere in Indiana, news on Caitlin Clark will put her red-hot start on pause. The latest from Indy and what it means for the Fever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We're live here in Oklahoma City where the Thunder took a 2-0 series lead over the Timberwolves last night! And let me tell you, we've been here for 3 days now and the crowd has lived up to the hype and then some. He torched the Garden, taunted the crowd, and turned heartbreak into highlights. But what's really driving Tyrese Haliburton's historic playoff tear? Will the fans be celebrating on 7th ave tonight? We'll tell you the chances of the Knicks evening the series and what it will take to get there. History says don't sleep on Game 2...We're flashing back to the conference finals follow-ups that changed everything. The Top of the Top moments from Game 2s coming up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
One of, if not THE, greatest comeback in NBA playoff HISTORY and what a stage for it! What did we learn in this instant classic? Who gets the biggest slice of blame pie for the Knicks? Can Anthony Edwards answer the call of the wild for the Wolves? Or will he be hampered by an ankle injury? We've got a live update on the superstar's status. What do 2025 SGA and 1991 MJ have in common beyond both winning league MVP? We peel back ALL the layers for Shai's prolific most valuable season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Game 1 was absolutely electric, at one point the floor was vibrating it was so loud in PayCom Center as the Western Conference Finals tipped off last night. We peer into the history books AND the crystal ball to preview tonight's monstrous game 1 in MSG. Which matchup will decide who advances? Speaking of history books, Caitlin Clark just keeps putting her name in 'em. We'll tell you what she did last night and what it means for the state of the W. Giannis, Jokic or SGA? A new king of the regular season is crowned tonight and we have ALL the intel to get you ready for the MVP announcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We're live in Oklahoma City for Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals! This marks the Thunder's fifth trip to the Conference Finals since relocating from Seattle back in 2008. We head to the Eastern Conference. the Knicks just spoke ahead of their game 1 tomorrow against the Pacers. We get an all-access inside look at the Wolves preparing for tonight's game 1. We will hear what their mindset is on stopping this Thunder offense. Speaking of high-octane offense, we tell you why this SGA and Ant head to head match up will be one for the ages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Knicks, Pacers, Timberwolves and Thunder have all punched their tickets to the conference finals meaning we will see a new team crowned, the 8th different NBA Champion in the last 8 years. What a way to get the 2025 W season started. Of course everyone is reacting to the flagrant and technicals between Angel and Caitlin clark... We check-in with Chiney. Speeeaking of rivalries, we've got one renewed in the East. We offer a history lesson AND a fortune-telling for the storied, DRAMATIC matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wolves win! How did they claw their way back to the conference finals for the 2nd straight year? We go live to the Mile High City for a win-or-stay-home showdown. Who will be the difference tonight: SGA or Jokic?? They're ALIVE! Celtic Pride on display last night. An INSIDE look at how Boston beatdown the Knicks. Can the C's actually pull this off? You know it's a big day when Big Perk breaks out the BIDNESS box. What did he see in last night's Boston blowout that's got him so fired up? Big money Bobby Marks is stopping by to walk us through the Warriors offseason options. How do they improve and what's on the table for Jonathan Kuminga? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How have the Thunder taken control of the conference semis? Danny Green spotlights one key advantage and what it means for OKC's title hopes. If you're STILL somehow sleeping on the Pacers, you better wake-up. Big Perk breaks down how Nap Town is going full Freddy Krueger on the East. The safe money is on the Knicks to advance to their first conference finals in 26 years! But are people writing off the defending champs too quickly? The Pacers are headed BACK to the conference finals but will they continue to be overlooked when they get there? SGA and the Thunder may have taken control of the series but how about the entire Western conference? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We cover ALL the fallout from the most insane draft lottery of all-time. Is it possible that Dallas wasn't the biggest winner last night? Continued coverage of Jayson Tatum's lower leg injury. Shams is here with the latest and why last night's closing minutes could send shockwaves through the East. The Wolves answered the call of game 4 last night. Is there ANY hope for the Dubs? We've got an INSIDE look at the Warriors mindset for the rest of the series. LIVE coverage of ALL the top prospects working out at today's combine. Whose stock is rising, and whose is falling? Another sad story for the bottom teams in the league last night. Could we and should we see a shake-up in in the lottery format? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Did BOTH the Thunder and C's figure something out this weekend in the conference semis? And are they on a crash course for the NBA Finals? After their DRUBBING at the hands of the Pacers, do you trust the Cavs to crawl back? Flagg day 2025! We are just under FOUR hours from finding out where the transcendent Maine event will be starting his NBA career. Which franchise is feeling lucky? The weekend started off super positive for Cleveland. Sooo what happened? Brian Windhorst will assess the mess and spotlight the difference between the Pacers and Cavs. How the heck are SGA and the Thunder holding the 3-time MVP to career low playoff shooting splits? Boston got their 3-party up and running again. Will the Knicks take back control or is the energy already shifting? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
No Steph, all problems...How can the Warriors bounce back after a Game 2 dismantling and we discuss what happened to Draymond on and off the court. Anthony Edwards had another uncanny performance last night, how much more can the Timberwolves expect from Ant and is he "The best there is at what he does." The Celtics have dug an 0-2 hole, but does Perk believe that Jayson Tatum will be the key to digging them out? The East's top seed is in big trouble. We have a live report next about who will be available for Cleveland in a must-win Game 3. Could this Saturday be the biggest Knicks home game in 25 years? We'll break down why they are on the verge of one of the most improbable upsets in NBA history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices