NBA Today

When last night's games ended, we officially reached the MIDPOINT of the season! Golden State takes care of business on the court last night... how could it impact how they take care of business ahead of the trade deadline? Plus, a stinging loss for the Los Angeles Lakers... just how bad are things in LA? JJ Redick is not holding back after a takedown by the Hornets... Tonight on ESPN, Maxey at home and Mitchell on the other side...and a game that could answer a bigger question about the balance of power in the East.

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The NBA Cup is in the rearview for New York - find out why Mike Brown called last night the Knicks worst game of the year! The injury bug hit multiple stars last night... including rookie of the year favorite Cooper Flagg. We'll have the latest on how long they will be out..NBA trade season just HIT full boiling point today - we'll explain why today is so important and tell you who might be the first domino to fall... ..Do the Rockets need to make a move? Who's on the market that's gettable? Dell Curry joins the show! What's the secret to he and his boys being 3 of the best shooters of all-time? He's gonna tell us...

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The thunder struck! Finally getting a win against the Spurs. But how should we interpret what Shai said afterward? A ROUGH night for the Bucks, for a lot of reasons. the fans booed Giannis, and Giannis booed...back? Fair to say the Lakers have been consistently inconsistent this season BUT last night Luka, LeBron AND DeAndre Ayton took flight against the Hawks. We'll dive into their historic night.. We've got injury updates ahead of tonight's Denver Dallas contest on ESPN. Shams is here with the latest on Anthony Davis AND Nikola Jokic....Maxey vs Mitchell. We preview the other game on ESPN. Doris Burke goes into the film room with Mr Maxey himself. Which was worse: a 33-point home beatdown...or your superstar booi'ing his own fans? Full reaction from Milwaukee is next on NBA Today

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Hear from JJ Redick on what is going wrong for L-A... Plus new details on the feud between Luka and Dennis Schroder. Trade season is underway and Shams is here the latest on Ja Morant and Anthony Davis. We'll fire up the trade machine! Hornets rising star Brandon Miller stops by our studio! He tells us why this Hornets team is DIFFERENT than years past. AND... Charlotte Hornets star Brandon Miller joins in studio! Find out what he says has been the spark to the team's new rhythm, and how he believes their young core can end a long playoff drought. Talk about a year 3 LEAP! KEYONTE GEORGE is joining the show to breakdown his all-star caliber season so far.

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How did LeBron and the Lakers move to 13 and 0 in clutch games?! Hear from the Luka and the LBJ following LA's win in New Orleans...Wemby is back in action, with a poetic critique of the Spurs' struggles against lesser competition. Hear from San Antonio's Star. Shams has the latest on Trae Young's trade market! Which squad is most likely to land the 4-time all-star? Did anyone have the Celtics 2nd in the East after 35 games? What's been the key to their turnaround and is Jaylen Brown getting enough MVP attention? I don't know about you, But Cooper's averaging 22!!!! over the last 4 weeks! But its his passing that deserve a closer look...Keep it locked!

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That's one way to ring in the New Year! Do we still say that almost a week into January? TWO historic upsets... Kevin Durant. but it's what he said AFTER his game winner will shock you. The statement the East-leading Pistons sent to the rest of the league? You're in Inglewood Steve!! ... We dissect what got coach all riled up in the Dubs road loss to the Clippers...A live report on Wemby's recovery/ Could we see The Alien return to action before the weekend? Bron is YET to play in back to backs this season, but could all that change starting tonight? We've got the latest on his bout with father time.

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And with that, 2026 starts on NBA Today... Today marks one month until the trade deadline in the league and what better way to start then a look around at some of biggest questions facing teams. And there is no bigger question facing a team then "Will Giannis Antetokounmpo be a Buck after February 5th?" Still to come on NBA today... JJ Reddick calls out the Lakers.... again! How LeBron and company responded not only on in the game, but after it as well.... just take a listen...And it is the battle between the best two teams in the East square off tonight between the Knicks and Pistons. We go to Detroit for the latest...What does Draymond Green's ejection Saturday mean trouble for the Warriors or is this just another edition of Dray being Dray??? Next on NBA Today...

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Coming up on our Christmas Eve NBA Today Special... Everything you need to know ahead of tomorrow's 5-game slate on ABC! We've got reporters across the country standing by...EXCLUSIVE sitdowns with all the best holiday hoopers! How are they gearing up to play on Santa's big day? Hear our one-on-one conversations with Ant, Chet, Brunson, Luka, and more...The best plays to ever happen on Christmas Day! We have all-time highlights for you. .Cooper is figuring some things out. A live report from the Big D on what Flagg may have in store for his game vs the Warriors tomorrow...The ghosts... and posters... of Christmas Games Past! A very special Ho Ho Holiday version of top of the top is on deck...Since Mickey and Minnie are suiting up for the Knicks and Cavaliers, tomorrow. Monica McNutt joins from Main Street USA! Here is what Donovan Mitchell thinks about playing in the annual Dunk the halls!

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SGA has gone Wilt-mode... we have the numbers behind his dominant run and why his body of work this season is already in rare company. The Golden State Warriors road to victory took a turn….the heated sideline moment that sends Draymond to the locker room early, and what Golden State is saying about the incident. In LA, no Luka tonight… but what about on Christmas Day? We have an update on his status. … Chet & Wemby square off twice in three days… What's brewing between the Thunder and Spurs, and why this matchup could help define the West for years to come. Our exclusive sit-down with Donovan Mitchell, where the Cavs star gets candid about the team's struggles in the early goings of the season…

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We had a dozen awesome games, 3 overtimes last night -- and we will get to it all. But today's show is a special one: we have the honor of announcing the Nominees for the 2026 Naismith Hall of Fame class. Luka Doncic has started this season hitting all the right notes but what his latest performance against the Jazz could mean in the west. S-G-A and Jokic have won the past 2 MVPs but are some surprise contenders challenging for the crown this year???... Giannis Antetokounmpo responds to all the noise surrounding his future in Milwaukee, you won't want to miss what he said and why he is saying it now... Anthony Edwards joins our Shams Charania for an exclusive conversation! Find out the one player who still has Ant starstruck.

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