NBA Today

The stars put on a show this weekend in Los Angeles... did this new format prove the All-Star Game is officially back? As Next-Gen players shined all weekend, what's next for LeBron? What he said before the game that has our attention... Malika's exclusive sit-down with Giannis...after all the rumors... and all the memes, he finally addresses the noise. And the teams he name drops in this interview might surprise you. Damian Lillard came back with a BANG, lighting it up from 3, but the dunk contest has left some big questions... is there a fix for All-Star Saturday? .. Marc Spears caught up with Donovan Mitchell last night... he'll tell us what the ceiling is for the Cavs with James Harden in the lineup! Adam Silver says the league is trying every possible remedy to stop tanking... could a bold new move solve the NBA's tanking issues?

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We start the show today with an all time great clipper, and one of the greatest point guards the game has ever seen calling it a career. 12-time all star Chris Paul has announced his retirement after 21 season in the NBA... He ends his career second all time in Assists and steals, behind John Stockton. The league draws a line with fines for tanking. But is it a boundary that will actually lead to change? Or just the cost of doing business? The Spurs go into All-Star break with their best record in 10 seasons, and one of the biggest reasons why....Stephon Castle. He joins the show!! In one of the deepest 3-Point contest fields we've seen, we take you to the court with Bobby Portis and Danny Green to break down the mechanics behind the shot... and which rack that could make all the difference.

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Detroit extends their conference lead to 5 and half games! But should they be considered a front runner in the East? Sounds like a job for a big list. James Harden made his home debut with the Cavs... Did you catch his behind the back dime last night? Shams is here to tackle tanking. What's the league saying and how can it be stopped? Maybe the best quote of the season belongs to Hornets big man Moussa Diabate. We'll tell you what he said after the Hornets won their 10th game in their last 11 tries...A 2026 hall of fame FINALIST top of the top is on deck! All the heroics & high flying highlights of Blake Griffin, Amare Stoudemire, Elena Delle Donne and more!

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I don't know about you, but I have never seen anything quite like what we saw from Wemby last night. Coming up: How he did it and Are the Spurs actual title contenders right here and now? The Beard meets The Land tonight! What's Harden have in store for Cleveland faithful? Danny Green fills us in...How did the Knicks lose to the Pacers? And can they recover in time to face Philly and a rejuvenated Joel Embiid tonight on ESPN? Big night in college hoops from names like AJ Dybantsa and Cam Boozer, but there's another name that NBA execs are paying attention to that you'll want to stick around to hear.... Anthony Slater is here with details on how a fractured relationship between Steve Kerr and Jonathan Kuminga exposed a bigger organizational question, and where that leaves them now.

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In Charlotte a brawl that led to multiple ejections. What sparked the chaos and what sort of discipline could the players involved face. How about a positive note? the Harden-Mitchell partnership is clicking fast. Why Cleveland's crunch-time execution may be raising the Cavs' ceiling in a hurry…A major step forward for Jayson Tatum, and the question Boston is now facing: could a return this season really be on the table? JDub returned and The Lakers 3-game winning streak ends against the champs. But it is what LeBron said after that deserves a closer look.

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A rough one for Boston-area sports fans. What led to the Knicks 22 point win? And is there good news on the horizon for Jayson Tatum? Shams is here...The Uno Era in the Land looks promising...so far. What stood out about the Beard's debut and how much does it change the pecking order back east?Just when you thought the Lakers were getting healthy! they get dealt another blow. What's the vibe in the locker room heading into tonight's clash vs OKC? Kawh-ite a streak for Mr. Leonard and the Clippers... but just how hot can they stay with an overhauled roster? You gotta hear the ONE word Danny Green uses to describe what it's like to defend Nikola Jokic. Story time with DG is just around the corner...What's up with Ant Man and the Wolves? Are there actual causes for concern or is it just a dreary February stretch?

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Coming up on NBA Today...the deadline has passed, the dust is settling and now we get to see Which teams moved the needle and which ones still have work to do? We have an update on Luka Doncic's injury after exiting the Lakers' win over the 76ers...What the Dubs pivot from Giannis means for Golden State, and when Steph Curry could be back in the lineup.... It's Friday ...NBA Today starts right now. Still to Come, Brian when was the last time we said: how about the Hornets!!! They're creating some buzz... did they take a step forward? Frustrations boil over in Houston and it looks like we have a problem.... don't miss Ime Udoka's unfiltered response after the game...

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Tune in to the NBA Trade Deadline to see which teams made moves and which players are staying put....Cleveland "rock"-ed the NBA by getting James Harden but how well can Harden "roll" with Donovan Mitchell? Our panel has some strong thoughts about the new duo.. With Luka and Anthony Davis both gone, Kyrie is the lone star left in Dallas... We discuss what the future holds for the Mavs' star guard in Texas. Ja Morant was not traded at the deadline - so what's next for him and the rebuilding Grizzlies? You won't want to miss what one of our analysts suggests...

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Could Draymond Green be moved? Hear from Green in his own words on the possible end of an era and our insiders on how likely it is that happens. James Harden spoke exclusively to our Ramona Shelburne after being traded to the Cavaliers. What he said about the Cavs title hopes, and our insiders on if the Clippers done dealing? The clock is still ticking down as we close in on the trade deadline... But don't worry, NBA Today is just getting started. The biggest name is still on the board as the deadline approaches, but did Giannis' latest comments change some minds? where we stand just over 23 hours from a Bucks big decision...

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We are about 48 hours from the trade deadline...which ends at 3 ET Thursday...and we have breaking news...on NBA Today. ) coming up on NBA Today... here we go again...trade chatter surrounding James Harden. We'll break down the latest twist in Harden's career...Shams is back with the latest on the offers the Bucks are weighing for Giannis....with details on the major franchise decision that they will have to make in less than 48 hours... The trade deadline is closing in, and NBA Today is just getting started.

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