The beasts back East have been busy. Have they finally closed the gap on the vaunted Western Conference? We lay it all out after the breakThe future of the league is stopping by! Yep, Darryn Peterson is joining NBA Today to talk his torrid summer league season...Could Pat Riley pull off another stunner and reunite with LeBron? And more importantly... would the fit actually work?

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Just how realistic is a championship run for the Miami Heat? We go LIVE to South Beach for Giannis' introductory presser...Best athlete, best play, and checking in with Jayson Tatum and his tank top? We catch you up on the awards and newsworthy red carpet interview from last night's ESPYs. Game 5 of Summer League and Darryn Peterson is STILL out there. Brian Windhorst and Marc Spears break down why top 2 pick is doing what few of his peers are: making a deep run in Vegas.

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The ESPYs is tonight, we're revealing one of the awards... The winner of the 2026 ESPY for Best NBA Player is next! Perk is already making a bold prediction for the 2026-27 season. Could Ant be on his way to his first MVP award with LaMelo as his running mate?

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Caleb Wilson may be the future, but in the present the biggest question is LeBron James. Coming up on NBA Today: Shams tells us just how close he is to making his decision....plus...Washington has everyone's attention! Is Anthony Davis part of the long-term vision in DC? We check in with the Wizards brass and ...Two all-stars, one backcourt. How fast can they find their flow in Minnesota?

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The rookies have been putting on a show in Vegas. What happens in the DMs (and what happens in vegas), apparently does NOT stay there....

Shams with the latest fallout from the Bam and Herro altercation.

A franchise is giving Ja Morant a change of scenery. Is it the move that changes everything... for him and the Blazers?

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What about lebron to the warriors...our anthony slater asked steph in lake tahoe...and he answered...we have that coming up on NBA today. Rich Paul joins us on the process of identifying Lebron's next destination. The No. 1 pick had everyone watching. Did AJ Dybantsa answer the biggest question surrounding him?

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The LeBron waiting game continues and why the Clippers -Raptors trade with Kawhi is under investigation . Shams Charania with the latest on the biggest story in free agency on . The biggest Summer League showdown is right here. AJ Dybantsa takes on Darryn Peterson... which future star makes the biggest statement on the court? .Fresh off taking the Mavericks job, Dusty May joins NBA Today. Why was Dallas the right fit, and what's first on his agenda?

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NBA today....Lebron James remains a free agent and at the center of specualtion as his latest Decision looms... Next season would add to his record 24th season in the league. Stephen Curry was asked today about LeBron potentially joining the Warriors. Giannis is 3-0-5 bound but his farewell interview in Milwaukee featured some comments that has Milwaukee's antlers up!! PLUS... The Decision was exactly 16 years ago... Windy has some stories you'll want to hear about that pivotal day and if history has a chance of repeating itself! AND... Paul George is shipping up to Boston, so we had to bring back back some of his eye-popping plays, including one you might have never seen before!!

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Coming up on NBA Today....Spida is staying long term in Cleveland....What's that mean for the Cavs' pursuit of LeBron? We connect the dots on a potential reunion...PLUS... If not he Land, what about South Beach? We break down the possibility of Giannis, Bam, and Bron joining forces in Miami...and whether it would actually work...AND... The East has been loading up all summer! Has anyone caught the Knicks yet...or are the champs still the standard? NBA Today tips now!

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LeBron wants to play meaningful basketball...so how are teams going to win him over? we have the latest on the roster moves that can still be made to convince the king...Now that Jaylen Brown is a Sixer, the odds in the East have shifted... how far...??? Our panel has thoughts!!!! The WNBA All-Star starters have just been announced! Find out who will represent the W at Chicago's showcase game....NEXT on NBA Today...

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