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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

Did we get the game of the year last night? The last 2 league MVP's going head to head last night... and this one had everything... Have we seen enough from the new-look Celtics to say they're THEE team to beat back east? We're talkin' Tatum and the C's....You know Dybantsa, Peterson, and Boozer, but what about the rest of the top 10 in June's LOADED draft? Mock talk is on deck...Steve Kerr says the 82-game schedule is too much. Is he right? And what do the data and insiders say? More NBA Today is on the way... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tatum is back.... we discuss his performances this weekend and what this means for Boston's title chances......After dominating the East for months, is Detroit's dream season suddenly cracking? Or is this just a bump in the road for Motor City... And… San Antonio is on a run…Victor Wembanyama's latest stat lines are getting downright absurd... we'll show you why .The WNBA and its players have exchanged new proposals ahead of a key deadline. Are the sides getting closer to a deal? Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is on the threshold of tying one of the most incredible Wilt Chamberlain records in NBA history. How he could step into rarefied, almost mythical territory tonight against Denver? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start our show with breaking news that could alter the championship landscape... The long awaited return of Jayson Tatum is upon us. Almost 300 days since tearing his Achilles tendon in the 2025 playoffs, Tatum is ready to return to the Celtics.... The Hornets stung the Celtics. We debate whether or not the Buzz City killers are just a good story...or could actually makes some noise in the postseason...Fresh off her unrivaled title, Breanna Stewart is stopping by! We pick her brain on the championship, the CBA, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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