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Some day when we close the book on A'ja Wilson's career - THIS might be the moment and the image that we put on page 1... A new city, a new uniform, and maybe… a new Big Three? We have the highlights from KD's Rockets debut and why it's who's AROUND him that might create the biggest threat in the west... A 51-point fourth quarter in the preseason? We'll show you what fueled Golden State's late surge and what we learned last night about the Warriors depth... Speaking of clutch... Perk's rolling out his Big List of Playoff Heroes, and there's 1 surprise pick on there you really do NOT want to miss.... The latest NBA GM survey is out, and just WAIT until you hear Big Perk's reaction to where Luka & Lebron's Lakers rank out West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steph Curry and Victor Wembanyama will both suit up for their second preseason outings tonight. We have details on how many minutes Curry will play and why nobody knows what to expect from Victor Wembanyama. Speaking of a walking highlight reel.. We'll get our first look at Kevin Durant on the floor in H-Town as he kicks off makes his Rockets debut to kick off year 19... But all things considered... that's just preseason basketball... Tonight in the W, we have game 3 of the finals!!! ...We are watching the GOAT author her career in real time. 4x MVP A'ja Wilson - looking to propel the Las Vegas Aces to take a commanding 3 game lead over the triple double queen Alyssa Thomas and the PHX Mercury.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start our show with a developing story.. Our Shams Charania reported early this morning that Giannis Antetokoumpo expressed questions about the Bucks ability to truly contend over the summer to the his front office .. And as the two sides discussed a path forward.. it became clear that there was another place that Giannis wanted to play outside of Milwaukee... And that was with the New York Knicks...Victor Wembanyama and Cooper Flagg were in midseason form last night. We tell you why they may be running the entire league sooner than later. The Aces took the first two Finals games.. Head out LIVE to Phoenix for a report on what the Mercury NEED to change to get back into this series. Did you guys see Jokic's incredible pass last night?! It was ** THIS ** close from being one of the best passes of his career. Which got us thinking... what are the best plays that COULDV'E BEEN?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chef Curry is back in the kitchen for year 17... Steph and the new-look Warriors, had instant chemistry last night... This pair of ACES is putting up some ALL TIME numbers in the Finals, but don't count out Phoenix - we'll tell you why. The Number One pick is ready to take the court - we are live in Fort Worth for Cooper Flagg's preseason debut with the Mavs. Victor Wembanyama returned to the floor over the weekend, you'll want to see what eye popping plays Wemby made in his first game back! Cathy Engelbert responds to Napheesa Collier's comments from last week, and the fallout from the commish's comments... What impact will it have on C-B-A negotiations? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hello from Las Vegas: a city built on bright lights, big bets and high stakes. Tonight, all the cards will be on the table: Game 1 of the 2025 WNBA Finals. A dynasty cemented or a rapid rebuild rewarded. We had more international preseason action this morning in the NBA! Our first impressions of the new-and-improved Zion Williamson who was flying high in Australia! My exclusive interview with Steph Curry. He reflects on his 17-year Career and how much longer he sees himself playing in the league. I chat with Finals newcomer Satou Sabally and she has a message for those doubting her Mercury Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We head out to Abu Dhabi as the start of the NBA preseason is underway with Jalen Brunson and the Knicks... Big Perk tells us the BIG changes he's already seeing. AND... we're just over 24 hours from the start of the WNBA Finals! We tell you why this series may come down to which star shines brightest: Aja Wilson or Alyssa Thomas... PLUS.. sticking in the W-- The Indiana Fever just held their exit interviews and let me tell you.. Caitlin Clark spoke about Napheesa Collier's comments for the first time... We all know that Anthony Edwards can jump out the gym... but you won't believe how he says he plans on taking a leap this season...And... Zion's slimmed down and taken his talents to the land down under as the Pelicans are in Australia.. but is his new look enough to put his team back on the map? Plus... a live report from San Antonio on why it might already be Wemby's world and the rest of the league is just living it.. Plus... Proof? BIg Perk is learning french! All that and more right after this Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Las Vegas Aces are 4 wins away from their 3rd title in 4 years... After punching their ticket to the WNBA Finals and locking in a matchup with the Phoenix Mercury...Coming up.. As the 76ers and Knicks tipoff in Abu Dhabi for Thursday's exhibition, our Brian Windhorst updates us on Joel Embiid could return to the floor... The Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga finally reach a deal as Shams shares who else will be joining Kuminga on the Warriors roster.. Donovan Mitchell's exclusive conversation with Marc Spears and explains how the Cavs plan to regroup after a disappointing playoff run last season... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We catch you up on the most important injury updates, what Giannis said about commitment to Milwaukee, Ant's conversation with MJ and anything else you may have missed from Monday's media day. We hear from Kawhi Leonard for the first time on the allegations of cap circumvention. Ramona Shelburne was the one asking him the questions, and joins us... just ahead,. The Fever and Aces Game 5 tonight. Who advances in this win or go home game tonight?! We have live reports ahead of Game 5. But that's not the biggest story in the W. Jayson Tatum tore his achilles just over three months ago and is already back on the court working out... Hear when he said he will return to the line up for the Celtics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There are just 22 days left til the opening night of the NBA season. But today feels like the unofficial start of the season.... It's Media Day where 25 teams took to the mic's around the league and over the next hour we'll catch you up on what everyone's got to say with the start of year right around the corner.How far can Giannis take the Bucks in the east? You would be surprised how far an MVP could take Milwaukee this season... The Rockets got reinforcements when they traded for KD... What Durant had to say about his first day on the job in Houston and if he this will be for more than just a one year stint... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the first time in over eight years, LeBron is set to be a Free Agent next summer. Hear from Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick on if they expect one of the best players of all time to end his career in LA. The 76ers held their media day this morning. Hear what Joel Embiid had to say about his health and when he expects to be fully back. Who takes a 2-1 lead tonight in the W? Phoenix Mercury star Satou Sabally joins the show to talk about her keys for in a pivotal game 3 against the Lynx. Do the Fever have enough moxie to make the Aces fold 'em? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NBA season is going to be here before we know it, friends. Just 26 days separate us and the sweet joy of opening night! Teams around the league are getting ready for preseason to tip off. And teams that are playing internationally already have training camp underway, including the Knicks, Josh Hart is on the court with a brace on that injured finger as they get ready to open their preseason Abu Dhabi against the Sixers...Joel Embiid is in the gym, but his status for those games and the season is still up in the air. We hope to hear from him on Friday, along with the rest of the Sixers, for the first time since he had surgery. Hall of Famer, Dwight Howard joins us he's got a surprise answer for his favorite current NBA hooper ...AND the Sixers are taking it all the way back to 2001. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The good news? Devin's on the Books until 2030. The bad? The forecast is looking a little gloomy in Phoenix. Hear what Booker thinks of the Suns revamped roster...NEXT on NBA Today What's the biggest question mark surrounding the Knicks and why does it involve the iron man Josh Hart? We debate what N-Y needs to solve before the season starts..We actually have some good news out of Phoenix! And it involves Steve Nash. So much so we're counting down his top plays as a Sun. We'll explain...With the October 1 deadline for restricted free agents FAST approaching, can we expect the Kuminga deal sometime soon? Shams is here with some news... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today... an eventful media day in New York. Hear from Jalen Brunson on his expectations for the season.Staying in N-Y...startling news on the Liberty front. What led to Sand Brondello's firing and where do the defending champs go from here? What will be the deciding factor in tonight's pair of game 2's in the W? Our panel of experts are standing by to get you ready for the semis! Hear from Zion to open the new season... What's at stake for the former #1 pick this season and is it fair to say it's make or break time in New Orleans? Brian Windhorst is gonna tell us...Where do the Rockets turn for help following Fred VanVleet's ACL injury? Could a trade be in the works in H-Town? Big Money Bobby Marks has the answers.. Six time all-star and NBA champion Jayson Tatum is joining the show! Could he ACTUALLY return to action this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Could we see a new AND improved version Zion Williamson this season? Our experts spotlight why year 7 could FINALLY be the big fella's time to shine...Who needs a crystal ball when we've got a player poll? We react to the voices around the association picking the King's next team. That's NEXT on NBA Today.Coming up on NBA today....Are we witnessing the greatest player in WNBA history in real time? We've got you covered with wall-to-wall analysis of A'ja's historical season...AND...We know who won MVP this season, but do SGA's peers think he's the best player in the league? A full breakdown of the NBA player poll is minutes away...If LeBron leaves LA eventually, what's his most likely destination? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Winner winner chicken dinner!...Coming up on NBA Today. Not one but TWO instant classics in the W. How did BOTH the Aces and Fever punch their tickets to round 2? We unpack the drama..What does Luka's dominant Summer mean for both the Lakers AND the NBA? Dave McMenamin has the latest from Bron, Luka, and Rob Pelinka..32 days away from tip and Kuminga is STILL without a roster. Could we see some movement this weekend? Stick around for the latest on the stalemate in Golden State...He's teased it a handful of times, but just HOW close are we to LeBron's swan song season? Hear from the King himself.. Becky Hammon joins the show to talk last night's dramatic win AND to preview the Aces 2nd round matchup with the Fever... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are seconds away from exclusively revealing the 2025 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year right here on our show. Who will be taking home the hardware? As training camp approach, WHO does Dallas turn to for point guard duties with Kyrie out to start to season? Tim MacMahon details the Mavs' plans.. We are 33 days out from tip but questions loom large in LA. role? What can we expect from LeBron and Luka's first full season together. What do the defending champs have left in the tank after last night's blowout loss at the hands of the Mercury? The peerless Holly Rowe stops by with the latest on Stewie....We head West to discuss PERHAPS the top contender to dethrone the OKC Thunder. Can we trust the Rockets to launch a championship season? Steph's been hitting the gym! With a whole lot of onlookers. What does this mean for the Warriors quest for championship #5? Something, nothing or everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Storm and Fever pull off the IMPROBABLE... Chiney has just now recovered from watching Nneka to show us EXACTLY how they forced a game 3. Plus Stewie's first comments ahead of Game 2 tonight. We do a deep-dive into what the past six years has been truly-like for Kawhi and the Clippers. What's next in this controversial saga? And... we have a special guest on today's show!! Hall of Famer Pau Gasol makes his NBA Today debut! Remember when Giannis said winning Bronze at FIBA was the top accomplishment of his career? Well lucky for us Pau is sticking around to offer some context to those comments...SPEAKING of international hoops, it's never too early to talk the 2028 Olympics! Could we see a near 40-year old KD suit up for team USA? Hear from the superstar himself....Are we nearing the end of an era here in Clipper land? Baxter Holmes investigates what he reports is behind the scenes stress, and price, of working with Kawhi... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You know what they say... what happens in Vegas! In this case 'what happens in Vegas deserves a closer look'... After a 53 point loss to start August... They've rattled off 17 straight wins dating back to the regular season... and with a victory tonight.. they will tie the 2001 Sparks for the longest winning streak in the history of the WNBA... we've got the best in the business: Chiney Ogwukmike and Andraya Carter.. ... Luka Doncic opens up to the Wall Street Journal about adjusting to life with the Lakers and what advice LeBron gave him...Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon joins the show! We catch up with the Denver forward about his 6th season in the Mile High City and how high his own game can go! And speaking of reaching incredible heights... How did the rookie of the year set such incredible marks in her first season? Andraya Carter has the answer for you... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The WNBA playoffs tipped off Sunday with no room for a feel-out game in the best-of-3 first round. All 8 teams were in action. After a health scare last season... Wemby is gearing up for a return, what are his chances to win M-V-P? We discuss...After leading Greece to a bronze medal in EuroBasket, Giannis reflected on what winning bronze meant to him... What he had to say might surpise you!!! We look ahead to the 2028 Olympics, here in Los Angeles! Who are the 5 most important players that could don the stars and stripes in 3 years?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to NBA Today... but on this fine Friday, we start in the WNBA because the playoff picture is set! And regular season award ballots have been cast! Big Perk is BIG fired up about a particular player out West. Hear from the big fella on why this upcoming season is make or break time for a player who has been historically fine in the west. Can the Knicks take the next step this season? Our experts hone in on ONE glaring area New York needs to address first ahead of the playoffs tipping in two days, we've got ALL the best WOW moments from a crazy W season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Friends, we have arrived... at the final day of the Regular Season in the WNBA! We've been treated to a league record 282 regular season games so far... and yet there is still so much more to be decided before the clock strikes midnight on the East coast and the playoff picture crystallizes. The Bay's newest team is already shaking up the WNBA with soldout crowds and a playoff berth in only Year 1! How are they getting ready to take on a top seed in the playoffs? Head Coach Natalie Nakase joins live after the break. It's Year 17, and Steph just made a bold claim about his game and where it's headed…Could this be the start of one more Golden run? And skills pay the bills, and Big Perk's about to show you which ones cash the biggest checks. His Big List of the NBA's top skills dominating the court today is on deck. We'll be right back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Erica Wheeler confirms there will be a Storm rolling through the playoffs!....Coming up on NBA Today, the great 8 is set.... but the seedings? Still up for grabs We get you ready for the final 2 nights of the W season...Her resume is longer than a CVS receipt. 7-time all star, 3-time MVP, and WNBA scoring leader A'Ja Wilson is stopping by! How's she feeling about her Aces? ) And we are waiting on the commissioner, Adam Silver to speak any moment... the Board of Governors meeting is in progress - there will be lots of questions on the Clippers, Kawhi Leonard and lots more... All around the world, Philly is spreading the word... Joel Embiid is back practicing.. Is this a sign the former MVP is returning to old form? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today, with fresh eyes and the season just a few weeks away, so we're going to wrap up the biggest moves of the summer. How realistic is a Luka vs Giannis euroleague Finals? After Doncic dropped 42, what more magic does he have in store? The TOWER OF POWER is just minutes away! Windy's gonna bless us with his Wisdom when he reveals his top 5 faces in new places. You don't wanna miss this list... What's Luka got in store for the Germans following his 42 point masterpiece on Sunday? A FULL preview of the Euro quarterfinals...And Chiney, we're going into Year 5 as teammates on NBA Today... these two go back to the Cavs days.... we just need lil Kev. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're back baby. Our insiders are standing by with ALL the intel on the drama surrounding Kawhi and the Clips. What's the latest and what does it mean for LA's upcoming season? Speaking of DRAMA: 4 nights left in the WNBA season and just 1 playoff spot available. Who does our panel of experts like to claim it? Keep it locked...The world already knows their name...but now they're standing in the hall of fame! We recap the best sights and sounds from the world's greatest hoopers. Only 1 playoff spot remains for either the Storm or Sparks. Seattle All-Star Gabby Williams is stopping by NEXT to break down her squad's huge week....Of all the buckets from his now HALL OF FAME career, which bucket was your favorite from Carmelo Anthony? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just how much Thunder is in the long term forecast and *who*, or *what* is their biggest obstacle in repeating? Our meterologists are on the case! Hear from Nick Nurse on Joel Embiid's early season availabiilty. Should the Sixers embark on a youth movement? Someone on this panel thinks so...67 days til the 2025 season starts and the Warriors STILL have not made a move. Our insiders are stopping by with the latest on Kuminga, Jimmy, Steph , and more. You've heard about skinny Luka, but what about catch and shoot LeBron? We delve in and dissect the dawning of a new era in Laker Land... How we feeling about the rookie class OTHER than the headliner Cooper Flagg? We'll tell you which dates to circle and who's gonna show out this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to NBA Today's Schedule Release Show! Twelve hundred games are on the slate this season—and we've gone through and pulled out the best of the best.This season's not just about the schedule... it's about the chase. From LeBron to KD to Jokic, the all-time numbers they're eyeing could add to their legacies… or spark new debates. And circle your calendars! Not all games are created equal...Some are personal. We're talking the revenge matchups that could bring all the drama. Luka knows as well as anyone that a lot can change in a year… we're revealing the stars returning to old stomping grounds that will be must-watch TV... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NBA schedule is dropping all week - we have brand new games and dates. But first, here's what we already know... Here's a look at the first 2 nights, October 21st and 22nd... with the defending champs tipping off the season with ring night against Kevin Durant and the Rockets. The Fever's comeback falls short against the Wings as Indy remains without Caitlin Clark. We have an update on her status with the playoffs a month away...Opening night in OKC, the Thunder will raise their first championship banner, with Kevin Durant in the building. Is the bigger statement coming from the defending champs, or their former MVP?James Harden's all-time teammate starting five has some Hall of Fame firepower, including himself… but it's the names he left OFF that might be the most telling. Why his list is raising eyebrows... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10 weeks... 70 Days... Blink and the summer will be behind us and the NBA season will be here... And now... we officially know who will be kicking off the 2025-2026 NBA season when it gets underway on October 21st.. It's going to be THEATER...For the first time in league history... it will all tip off in Oklahoma City as the reigning champion Thunder will get their rings with a familiar face across the floor: Kevin Durant... who will be debuting for his sixth franchise when he puts on a Rockets jersey for the first time...But somehow - that might not even be the main event for opening night...Later that night in Los Angeles... LeBron James will kick off his unprecedented 23rd season against his career-long foe Steph Curry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The WNBA record books have a new chapter, authored by A'ja Wilson... we'll show you how she made history last night and why it has the league buzzing. Luka Dončić was back on the floor this weekend. Wait until you see the best moments from his return to action and why he's turning heads for more than just his game. The West was wild last season, but could this season's shake-up could be even bigger? after Luka joining the Lakers reshuffled the West hierarchy last season... Which two teams do Perk and Chiney say are poised for a step up in the standings? And with no extension yet for Trae Young in a major decision for Atlanta's future, are the Hawks playing the long game... or playing with fire? It's WNBA Rivals week is heating up... but don't miss why it's an under-the-radar team that might be the league's hottest right now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers may have inked Luka Doncic for the next several years, but we tell you the two OTHER players that could determine whether or not they contend for a title. Just about a year ago, team USA took home gold at the Paris Olympics... however -- is this the last time they will be the favorites to win it all? Our friend Richard Jefferson weighs in. The Celtics have hit the reset button - but don't tell Jaylen Brown... we'll show you how Finals MVP could hit a new career ceiling this year. The WNBA Trade deadline hits less than 24 hours... who made the biggest move so far? AND what deals are still in the works - live report is coming up If you're looking for lockdown defense? Don't go anywhere - Perk's has a brand new big list... the Top 5 defenders in the NBA right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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