NBA Today

As Sue Bird plays her final WNBA season, we have a wild story from an important part of her career. This was reported by 30 for 30 Podcasts in 2019. For legends Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird, life in the WNBA paled in comparison to the lavish treatment they received in Russian professional basketball, courtesy of their team owner and benefactor, Shabtai Kalmanovich. Kalmanovich spoiled his stars, showering them with expensive gifts, luxury hotels, and private concerts -- but he was a man with a shadowy past. Eventually, the two stars would have to reckon with what they'd gotten themselves into. Reported by Keith Romer. Hosted by Jody Avirgan. More at 30for30podcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today: the postgame everyone's talking about: Russ responds to the "West-BRICK" trolling. Woj, Perk and RJ weigh in. *PLUS -- Joel Embiid utterly DISMANTLED chicago. Perk on Embiid's place among dominant bigs in NBA **history.** don't miss that *AND the Warriors lose yet again but good news may be on the horizon. When the Warriors "motor" could be back - nba today starts now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A little more than a month of the regular season remains and teams are FIGHTING for positioning and to simply GET IN. And you might be thinking: Oh, there is still a month and a half before the playoffs! It will be here in a blink.  Plenty to get you caught up with on NBA Today presented by Credit Karma. I'm Malika Andrews joined by Ramona Shelburne, and Richard Jefferson here in LA -- and Kendrick Perkins joins us from Houston. STAY TUNED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today: I sit down with Suns *star* DEVIN BOOKER and he tells us how *this* Suns team is *poised* to win it ALL this season.  -PLUS: What is going on in New Orleans? An update on the ZION WILLIAMSON situation everyone is talking about...  -ALSO: half-man-half-amazing himself... VINCE CARTER! on for another edition of THE UPPER ROOM! NBA Today starts right now!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- Coming up on NBA Today: We examine the Wild-Wild West. Is LUKA DONCIC ready to take his next big *leap*? Our panel weighs in...  -PLUS... I sat down with STEPH CURRY and he tells us why *this* year's Warriors team is different than their *three* championship teams AND the reason why this year would be the most special.  -ALSO, Four-time WNBA All-Star and *Newly- Acquired* Los Angeles Spark LIZ CAMBAGE joins the show! NBA Today starts NOW!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today: Joel Embid got candid about Ben Simmons when we sat down. AND did Daryl Morey hint when **Harden** will debut for Philly? -PLUS what's going with Zion?? What CJ McCollum's "getting to the bottom of," and the OTHER huge 2nd half storylines to watch for...  -Also, THE LEGEND herself -- SUE BIRD -- joins this show live in a matter of minutes. WE've got you more than covered. NBA Today starts right now... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

-Coming up on this POST-ALL-STAR edition of NBA today -- the latest on chris paul. How long Suns fans should expect him to be out... -PLUS what a GAME! - what will we remember the MOST between Steph's barrage, the halftime ceremony, and Bron's game winner? -AND speaking of Bron -- some telling sound from the King. We'll discuss LeBron's and the Lakers situation... NBA Today starts now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

-UP AHEAD ON A JAM-PACKED NBA TODAY! LEBRON & COMPANY TAKE ANOTHER "L" AS THEY CAN'T GET IT DONE LATE VS. THE DUBS. -PLUS, RAMONA SHELBOURNE JOINS US WITH UP-TO-THE-MINUTE NEWS ON WHERE THINGS STAND FOLLOWING THE MEGA-SWAP BETWEEN THE NETS AND SIXERS. -AND DON'T LOOK NOW BUT BOSTON HAS QUIETLY PUT TOGETHER 8 STRAIGHT WINS. RICHARD JEFFERSON, DON'T STAT ME BRO!! THAT'LL BE MUST SEE. NBA TODAY STARTS NOW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TRADE DEADLINE FRENZY!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today: Beal is done for the season. Does that mean he's done with the Wizards?  Plus, things are getting awkward with Russ and Frank Vogel. Should he be in the closing lineups or not? And:  Simmons for Harden. How close is it to *actually* happening ahead of the deadline? NBA Today starts right now.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to NBA Today, I'm Malika Andrews. We have a slew of guests joining us throughout the show, but let's get right to it because there has been trade news seemingly every hour this morning. We are going to get to the Pacers-Kings Trade in just a moment, but I want to start with arguably the biggest star who was traded today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today...the Nets have lost 8 in a row. With all the talk swirling around James Harden, where does Brooklyn go form here? And the Cavs acquired Caris LeVert ahead of Thursday's trade deadline. Who will be the most active teams this week? Our insiders will tell you... Plus, Russell Westbrook was benched in overtime on Saturday. How should the Lakers handle Russ going forward? All that and more. NBA Today starts right now... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming up! The battle of LA last night had a Hollywood ending. And today the *winning* team made a *BIG* trade -PLUS I'd say Klay Thompson is back to full strength, my goodness. A performance that even *he* was impressed by -- and -Trae Young and the Hawks did WHAT to the streaking Suns?? We've got all that and more -- NBA Today starts now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming Up on NBA Today: the Nets lost to the KINGS???? Just how concerning is this skid for Brooklyn?  Behind a big night from AD The Lakers broke THEIR losing streak-- but despite the win, are trade wins blowing through LA? And we'll recap Ja's visit to the Mecca! Bing bong, the misery continues. Stephen A what is UP with your squad??? NBA Today, now... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today: The Lakers have lost 3 straight and desperately need LeBron back. When THAT might happen...  *PLUS tonight Ja Morant visits MSG! Can he follow in the footsteps of some CLASSIC Garden performances? *AND stop me if you've heard this before: The Suns win... again. Our crew debates **the MOST VALUABLE** Suns' player... NBA Today starts now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today...More "Ja" dropping moments...But it wasn't enough for Memphis in a loss to the Sixers..Can this Philly team win the east? Big Perk's Big take And....DO NOT TALK TRASH to steph...He cooked another 40 piece...but does he make Richard's list of players you should hold your breath against?  Plus its a duel in the desert...How can Kyrie and the Nets snap the Suns' 10 game winning streak? NBA Today starts NOW.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(VO) Coming up on NBA Today...LeBron James has missed 3 straight games due to knee swelling...can the Lakers afford to be cautious with him? (VO) And the Splash Brothers showed out on Saturday night against the Nets...what were Perk and Richard's biggest takeaways from that performance? (VO) Plus, Joel Embiid is now listed as the MVP favorite. Where is he on your MVP list? All that and more, NBA Today starts right now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

*Coming up on NBA Today: the Splash Brothers go OFF last night; will they remain hot heading into Saturday's ABC showdown vs Brooklyn? *AND speaking of All-Stars -- our panel's reaction to all 10 starters; promise you won't want to miss Big Perk on Ja Morant, uh oh.  *PLUS EMBIID and A.D.-- two of THE most talented bigs in the game... But our crew says there's one BIG difference. NBA Today starts now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming up on NBA Today...Anthony Davis is nearing his return for the Lakers...LIVE report from Brooklyn on AD's status Plus has the Point God Chris Paul put himself in the MVP conversation? Big surpsise, Big Perk has a big take on CP3 and JJ Redick, Perk and Richard help me introduce this years all american teams...Kids don't be richard  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to NBA Today, you saw what happened over the weekend, we'll get to all that and more on the show. I'm joined on the set by 2-time WNBA All-Star Chiney Ogwumike and NBA Champion Richard Jefferson. Ramona Shelburne and Marc Spears will be joining us later in the show. Lots from a great weekend of hoops! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices