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.
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Welcome PAU!
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...
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PAIGE 1
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...
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Who's got Next?
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??
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Playoff Preview
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.
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With in-depth, comprehensive daily coverage of all aspects of the NBA, Malika Andrews and a vibrant cast of expert analysts and reporters offer their distinct perspectives on the game. She is joined by analysts Vince Carter, Chiney Ogwumike, and Kendrick Perkins, along with Senior Writer Zach Lowe. Ramona Shelburne and Adrian Wojnarowski will be among the top reporters contributing updates from around the league.
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