NBA Today

An unthinkable double-digit streak for the King snapped in Toronto, but it's HOW the streak ended might be the real story. A rookie, a superstar, and a team down three starters just produced one of the wildest finishes we've had this season... How this must-see finish unfolded in Philly. With the Celtics surging and the Lakers coming off last night's thriller - will another page of the storied rivalry be written tonight at TD Garden? Michael Jordan is set to take the stand today in his explosive antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR. What the NBA legend is accusing and what his testimony could mean for the sport. Dillon Brooks is having a moment...After a statement game back in LA, find out what he told Malika about how he found out he was traded to Phoenix.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How are the Spurs staying red-hot without their Alien leader and what does it mean for when he returns? We spotlight the next big duo in the NBA...Kawhi and James Harden said they were SHOCKED when CP3 was dismissed Tuesday night. You buyin it? Ramona has the inside info... Ja, Zion, and LaMelo have a combined 5 all-star apperances and they're all 26 or younger! So why is there nearly no trade value for the trio? Tim MacMahon explains... Big Money Marks breaks down Giannis's top destinations should he officially ask out. We know about the Knicks but are there sleeper teams? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Giannis Antetokounmpo made one thing clear at media day before the season.... "I want to be on a team that allows me and gives me a chance to win a championship." What we're hearing out of New Orleans following Zion's injury news. Is it time for the Pelicans to move on from the former top pick? What's next for BOTH the Clippers and Chris Paul following last night's stunning news? Our experts are standing by to lay out all the options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On NBA Today we will take stock in the defending champs not only being in position to become the first team to repeat since KD's Warriors... but to break the record of 73 wins set by the team that preceded him.. The newest Bad Boys Pistons are proving that last season's turnaround wasn't just historic... but a stepping stone to something greater...And the two teams that aren't on this snapshot of where the playoff picture currently stands.... looking at you Clippers and Bucks.. they have much more to worry about than being in Cabo when April turns to May.. Desmond Bane joins us! A new city, new role, and some very big performances this season...we'll break down the surge he's sparked in Orlando. with the Knicks playing tonight in TD Garden, there's a surprising NBA-NFL crossover in New England that caught our eye. We'll show you what it is… and why it matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did the Knicks just send a statement last night? We tell you what they have found which MAY be the key for them to win the entire conference. We have the very latest on the WNBA CBA negotiations and what it means for the players, fans, and league as a whole. The Warriors will be without Steph Curry for at least the next several games... Who needs to step up in his place? Giannis is a gem, but his latest statement was priceless... How much of a chance does the Greek Freak have at the King's All-Time scoring title?Are the Clippers in bigger trouble for this season or for the rest of the decade? We breakdown how todays troubled roster will affect the Clippers future....We get out latest look into the life of Donovan Mitchell and what he thinks is the reason that he is not more popular and how he can change that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jokic rewriting history, Ant lighting it up, and even with KD out, Rockets - Suns delivering PLENTY of ex-teammate drama … We recap all the Monday madness around the league. KAT and the Knicks surging, the Pistons rewriting their own history, and the Raptors turning consistency into momentum. We'll reveal how these beasts of the east made noise last night… A crucial 2 nights in group play... We tell you why tonight's battle of LA means even more for the Lakers tonight... Led by Brandon Ingram, the Raptors have been devouring the competition... After Chris Paul announced that this will be his last season, we rank the top THREE plays of his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After his 54 piece wing dinner, we put Tyrese Maxey's scorched-earth start to the season in perspective. A stat you've gotta see to believe... What went into the decision to let TWO members of the Buss family go? A live report on the fallout and aftermath for the Lakers organization. Day 4 of the NBA Cup! Tonight's slate is ridiculous and we lay out the standings, schedule, and EVERYTHING else you need to know ahead of the action. .. Don't look now but the Orlando Magic are rollin! How much of a threat are they in the East? Franz Wagner joins to answer that and explain THIS interesting celebration... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the Wild Wild West in the NBA as the top teams in the league in point differential all are in the Western Conference. The Thunder, Nuggets and Rockets are all outscoring their opponents by over 11 points a night and that trio was all in action on Wednesday. There is a new look taking over Miami... Danny shows us the secret to how the Heat have turned up the scoring this season... Jalen Brunson is back, but are the Knicks clicking on all cylinders? Who has to change their ways for the Knicks to get back to the top of the East... the night was filled with incredible individual plays... but sometime, all that amazing still comes short... we take a look at some of the greatest plays that weren't in on top of the top... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LeBron is back - lets put this historic night in perspective when it comes to longevity - just 5 players made it to 21 seasons in the league: Chris Paul, Kevin Garnett, Dirk, Robert Parish and Kevin Willis.. How about 22 seasons? Just one name - half man half amazing Vince Carter, who called it a career back in 2020. Why it's not all sunshine for Steph and the Warriors in Florida today- Shams is here with the latest on Steph's ankle on the second night of a back-to-back. And it is a good thing Shams is here -- with so many unfortunate injuries around the league. he also has the latest on Giannis's injury- and how his timeline to return could impact his future in Milwaukee. We shift gears to Detroit.. The Pistons are running like a well-oiled machine - A number that totally surprised me that we will share with you their turnaround. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you love hoops, heck if you love sports -- tonight is one you circle because it could mark the beginning of LeBron's historic 23rd season in the NBA. Milwaukee left Cleveland with more than just a loss last night... The latest on the severity of Giannis' injury, and what it could mean for the Bucks...Three teams are quietly changing the shape of the East. The question is: which of these early climbs actually means more than it looks?PG makes his season debut, facing his former team, and it all built to a wild final minute in Philadelphia. How did the Sixers pull this one out? Don't miss the chaotic finish ahead.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What EXACTLY are we witnessing from the freshly fueled up Rockets? Someone on this panel has some LOFTY praise for Houston that you gotta hear...Good vibes in Dallas! Finally. What was the catalyst in Coop's career game and what does it mean for the Mavs moving forward? Hmmm....Year 23 loading! Just how soon 'til the King retakes court and how will he fit in with the new-look Lakers? Shams Charania is here and has the latest! Steph went ice cold, Draymond Green lost his cool... AND none of it matter. Why the Warriors are on a heater right now... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Friday!!! Which means its week 3 of the NBA Cup tips off tonight! And all 30 teams have at least played one game of group play-- As a reminder, the NBA Cup will consist of two stages: Group Play and the Knockout Rounds. Here's a look at the favorites to win each of their respective groups... The Raptors, Magic, Bucks in the East... and then the Thunder, Lakers, and Spurs are atop the West side... We will for sure have a clearer picture of what the Cup standings look like after tonight's NINE total games that you can see here. How long will the Knicks be down Jalen Brunson? Legs tells us who must step up for the Knicks to keep pace in the East. Plus... Steph Curry is parting ways with Under Armor and Shams the inside on what could be the hottest free agent in Sneaker history... Sneakerheads stay tuned...Jalen Johnson drops tells us about his historic night against the Jazz... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The greatest shooter of all time came was unleashed last night... Steph Curry dropped 22 points in the 3rd quarter against the Spurs. His 23rd 20+ point 3rd quarter of his career. Shai Gilgious Alexander only needed 3 quarters to drop 30 and has now sat and rested more 4th quarters then he has had to play.. Very consistent...And there is Nikola Jokic. Who coming into last night was shooting 76% from the field and averaging almost 32 points in his last 4 games... last night Joker faced the Clippers. Two Eastern Conference contenders clashed in Madison Square Garden last night. Let's just say it was a magical for one team's rising star. What is the New York state of mind?A live report from Dallas. Tim Macmahon is standing by with ALL the intel on how the players and fans are feeling following Nico's dismissal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OKC ruins Steph's return. Is it time to sound the alarm in San Francisco? We dissect Draymond's candid comments following the ugly loss....Speaking of the Thunder, how do they plan to defend Luka tonight? And what's Luka's counter? We've got dueling breakdowns from Chiney and Perk on tap....Should the Mavs enter rebuild mode? Brian Windhorst lays out ALL the options on the table follwing Nico Harrison's dismissal. Nikola Jokic had a night to remember in Sac-Town while Doug Christie had fiery comments about his Kings' squad you won't want to miss...The All-Star Game is going through another set of changes... Our panel has some strong thoughts on the new format! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last night was the best night of basketball this season — fifteen game-tying or go-ahead buckets in the final 75 seconds! We'll break down the tape and show you exactly how it all unfolded. Victor Wembanyama keeps doing things we've never seen before… but what does the best version of Wemby really look like? Brian Windhorst has thoughts... Nico Harrison is out as Mavericks GM. We've got every angle covered — the what, the why, and how we got to this point. Another wild finish in the Motor City and we've got Jalen Duren on the show to tell us what's clicking for the Pistons and how he and Cade have built their unstoppable chemistry on the court... It's only November basketball, but we're already getting midseason drama...Brian Windhorst has four cities circled, and you'll want to know why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don't look now, but the Pistons are the hottest team in the East! Cade's clutch again, but it's HOW they're winning that's raising eyebrows. It was another weekend full of Wemby moments we've never seen before.. Wait 'til you see what he added to the highlight reel this weekend...Brandon Ingram made waves this weekend... literally. But he's not the first to make a splash. We take a look back at some of the league's most hydrating highlights. Things aren't clicking in Dallas, and Jason Kidd's latest experiment could either spark a turnaround… or add to the chaos. Someone on this panel here is about to call it out... A crossover so filthy, it sent us straight to the archives to relive the most filthy crossovers of all time...don't miss who made our top of the top crossovers ever! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Future meets the Master for the 5th time ever tonight! Welcome into our Los Angeles Studios-- I'm Malika Andrews. It's Friday, which means it's an NBA Cup Day! Tonight, Kevin Durant and Victor Wembanyama lead their squads into their first game of group play. The Warriors are in the mile-high city tonight taking on the Nuggets-- but they won't be at full strength... how worried should Dubs fans be with health issues popping up only 10 games into the season? Today is National Jersey Day so we had to rank the top threads of all-time, Perk's got a list and his choices might STUN you!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The LeBron-less Lakers are 7-2! And now the King is one step closer to returning. Shams is here with the latest. What was the bigger story last night in MSG: the Knicks offense or the Wolves lackluster defense? We dive into the numbers and check the tape with Big Perk...Cooper's alley-oop highlight of the night! But it wasn't enough to beat the last place Pels. Is it time to sound the alarm in Dallas? The streak's over… but not the statement. What Oklahoma City showed in their first loss that should have the rest of the league on alert. A rough night in the Garden for Ant and & Co... but it's not just about missed shots. We'll show you the hidden flaw costing Minnesota games. Mascots beware....Robin Lopez is here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spurs take on the Lakers in a showdown.... The Bulls have got off to a hot start, how have they been doing this and how long can they keep it up? We talk about the newest stars in college basketball and the impact they've made so far. Anthony Edwards has been cleared to play tonight, what can we expect from him? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You've seen the shot but have you heard what Giannis and Myles Turner said AFTER the game? It was spicy! Full reaction and analysis is on tap...Another day, another troubling quote from Ja Morant. We'll decipher what he said AND what we're hearing about the Grizzlies plan to navigate it...To Quote the GREAT Stuart Scott - It must be butter cuz LA is on a roll!.. What did we learn about the depleted Lakers last night? Grab a beverage. LeBron. Steph. And one conversation you never thought you'd hear, wait until you see what they said about each others' game when they sat down together to share a mic with Steve Nash on Mind the Game this week. Keep an eye on the Cavs... there's news coming that could shake up their starting lineup...Shams has the latest and what it means for Cleveland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices