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

Latest on Ja Morant's comments, could this be the beginning of the end for him in Memphis? Lakers have been crusing so far without Lebron, how long can they keep this up? Spurs lose their 1st game and Wemby didn't have a very impressive outing, how can they bounce back? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to a CHILLING Halloween Edition of NBA Today! We have plenty of tricks, treats, and buckets throughout the show-- including a reveal of our Halloween Costumes that you will not want to miss! The NBA Cup starts tonight! It snuck up on us! our panel's predictions may spook you.. plus we have an update on Luka Doncic's status tonight... The WNBA and the players' association reached a 30-day extension for their CBA, we have the latest on what the league and players are looking for. Chiney weighs in. These outfits are so good, it's scary!!!! The best player Halloween costumes over the years... PLUS our costumes at the end of the show!!! Even the hardwood's in the Halloween spirit tonight with new looks, high stakes, and plenty of tricks and treats. The NBA Emirates Cup games tip off tonight and we'll tell you who is ready to * haunt * their competition as group play tips off... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A light 28,16, and 1st career buzzer-beater for Austin Reaves...Coming up: Full reaction to Reaves's winner INCLUDING Luka's thoughts on the budding star...The Denver Nuggets are the first team in NBA history to drop 120 AND shoot 50% from the field in EACH of their first 4 games. How is Jokic elevating the mile high city to ANOTHER level? Have you peeped tonight's slate ? Giannis, Wemby, Steph....ALL in action and we take you LIVE to the site of EACH matchup to get you ready. Warriors on the road in Milwaukee tonight... we have a live report before the game on the new lineup that Steve Kerr has unlocked. Number 1 pick, Cooper Flagg continues to shine - but he could have even more put on his shoulders very soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The north never forgets.... and neither, apparently, does Giannis... What he said after last night's statement performance that might change how the East looks at Milwaukee...Something's shifting in Philly, and it starts with Maxey and a rookie turning heads. We'll explain what's brewing next. New developments in the league's ongoing gambling investigation and the major financial implications ahead...Still to come....Not 1, not 2, not 3 nor 4. Windy power ranks his top FIVE teams following week 1. Is their a surprise at the top? Pack your bags and grab your passports, we're going TRAVELING. Kinda...we're counting down the most egregious travel no-calls in NBA history. We'll explain...Hear from Jimmy Butler following Golden State's blowout win in the Bay. What's been the key to the Dubs success so far and can they reach another level? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ho hum, another must-see night from Victor Wembanyama. Hear from the phenom on what sticks out MOST about his red hot start to the season...For the first time since we learned of Giannis' reported interest in the Knicks, the Greek Freak faces off against New York. We have updates for you on Cooper Flagg. What's the latest on his shoulder and why do his Mavs rank DEAD last in offensive efficiency? Not the combo you'd expect to shake up the East... but this one? It's working. Why this unlikely pair is suddenly must-watch TV. And with the Knicks bringing the spotlight to Milwaukee tonight, we'll tell you why this matchup could be more significant than just the box score...Fresh off a career-night we have Lauri Markkanen is joining the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We pose the question: what or WHO has fueled Wemby's scorching start to the season? The answer's gonna surprise you...What does Cooper Flagg have in common with T-Mac, Kobe, Dwight, and Bron? Full analysis of the rook's historical weekend is on deck... No Doncic, no problem. Not when Austin Reaves is dropping 51-burgers on the road. Hear from Austin on his career night AND all the up to the minute news on Luka's injuries......After last week's bombshell charges, is the NBA rethinking how it handles injury reports? The latest from the league office... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We did have two excellent games last night: Steph delivered a vintage Curry Flurry and has Big Perk believing in the Bay... He breaks down the key for them to contend out West. Shai Gilgeous Alexander just had a 55 point wing dinner! All flats!! Chiney tells us why the MVP is getting even better. Still to come... Steph Curry wasn't alone.. Anthony Edwards was one of record 5 players with a 40-point performance in season openers... What can ANT put up against the Lakers in his second game tonight. Victor Wembanyama with an out-of-this world performance on Wednesday, we tell you how Wemby did it, and can this Texas-sized outing be sustainable?The latest of the Lakers' sale and what it means for their pursuit of championship number eighteen... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start NBA Today with a developing story... Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups is charged in an illegal poker operation tied to the Mafia. Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier is among several people charged in a separate but related illegal sports betting case where he's being accused of using NBA insider information. Normally a 1 for 9 night from Embiid would be the story for the Sixers, but did you see what VJ Edgecombe did? We're talking Philly...What was the key that unlocked Wemby's historical night? Brian Windhorst says the answer goes back to Victor's teenage days? Up to the minute updates on this morning's arrests that shocked the NBA. We've got reporters standing by across the country with everything you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did you know the COMBINED age of Wemby and Coop is still younger than LeBron James? The future of the league takes center stage tonight and we've got a live report from Texas...Shams is here by with ALL the intel you need ahead of tonight's insane 12-game slate! The latest on Embiid, Ja, and so much more...Andscape offers an inside look at the heartbreak of Cleveland's 2nd round loss last season. Hear from the Cavs core 4 on why this season will be different. Still to come....24 teams in action tonight. Who's in, who's out? And how's Coop feeling ahead of his NBA debut on ESPN. Shams and MacMahon are standing by...A heartbreaker for Houston but what did we learn about the Rockets that bodes well for the season? Chiney shows us.What stood out to big Perk about Wardell and the Warriors' big win? We go to the tape to examine "the Steph effect". Keep it locked! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luka Doncic and the Lakers open the season tonight against the Warriors but it will be without LeBron James as he continues to recover from sciatica. After sixteen seasons and four titles… Steph told me something that might surprise you about where his focus is now. What's driving the greatest shooter alive heading into Year 17? Tonight, as OKC raises its banner, Kevin Durant walks back through the door he once closed, this time in Rockets Red... find out why he's seeing this new chapter in Houston differently than any before. Steve Kerr breaks out the tape with Tim Legler in the latest installment of Coaches Corner... find out how he is reimagining the Warriors' identity around #30.... And it may be day 1 of the NBA season, but it's never too early to make our picks for MVP! Who's got the best case to dethrone SGA and keep him from going back-to-back? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Durant will enter the season with a brand new contract extension... 2 years and $90 million dollars. Tim Legler's Coach's Corner continues with Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle... find out what adjustments he is already making to get Indiana back in contention... Russell Westbrook has been giving us meme magic for years and now, the Kings era is off to a viral start... what did he say that has instantly became the newest addition to that collection? Giannis is flying high again, literally... but how much does this version of the Greek Freak raise the Bucks ceiling in the East? Our experts have the intel on how Joel Embiid's feeling following his nice night.... Is this the year of the Cavalier? Donovan Mitchell gave Andscape an INSIDE look at his his playoff heartbreak, his engaging offseason, and how he's approaching season 9. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices