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