Coming up on NBA Today: Zion Williamson made his long-awaited return last night. If he is healthy, could the Pelicans be Western conference contenders?  Plus, Doc Rivers joins the show to talk about what went wrong in Philly and where Harden and the team go from here... And we're also joined by Bucks head coach Adrian Griffin and GM Jon Horst!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zion returns; Doc Rivers joins the show; Bucks HC Adrian Griffin & GM Jon Horst join in studio

With in-depth, comprehensive daily coverage of all aspects of the NBA, Malika Andrews and a vibrant cast of expert analysts and reporters offer their distinct perspectives on the game. She is joined by analysts Vince Carter, Chiney Ogwumike, and Kendrick Perkins, along with Senior Writer Zach Lowe. Ramona Shelburne and Adrian Wojnarowski will be among the top reporters contributing updates from around the league.

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While we will have to wait to see what roster changes the Lakers will make this off-season, their new coach JJ Redick was introduced as the Lakers new head coach on Monday. We'll react and discuss to JJ's first comments with the purple and gold. With Bronny on the brink of his pro career, how high should we set our expectations? See what our analysts have to say... AND, on the eve of the NBA Draft, another name is set to join the illustrious ranks of #1 draft picks.... But who are the best top selections in history? Austin unveils his list of the all-time greatest #1 picks. PLUS... could the Splash Brothers era in Golden State be coming to an end? Our panel on finding a win-win scenario is for Klay AND the Bay...  NBA Today starts right now...!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JJ Redick Introduced As Lakers Coach

Has Paul George played his last game as a Clipper? We tell you the two teams he would IMMEDIATELY make contenders for next season.  AND... Both Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese BALLED out yesterday... but it was ONE of them who proved to the world that stardom is coming...  PLUS... could we see Jimmy Butler, Klay Thompson, and Donovan Mitchell leave their respective teams? This offseason is going to be WILD. NBA Today starts now!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul George Sweepstakes

How patient can LeBron and the Lakers afford to be now that JJ Redick is their next head coach? Will he live up to lofty expectations in L-A? We answer next.   AND... it's officially summer time! Which means trade season is starting to heat up. We'll tell you the ONE player who can shake up the entire off season. PLUS... It's parade day in Boston! We check in on how the CHAMPS are celebrating their NBA-record 18th title! NBA Today, on a Friday, starts now!    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBA Free Agency Buzz, Boston Parade

Breaking News... JJ Redick has agreed on a four-year contract to become the next coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. ESPN Senior Insider Adrian Wojnarowski joins us with the details of the Lakers' new hire. NBA Today starts now!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lakers Hire JJ Redick As HC

Coming up on NBA Today: we're just 2 days into the offseason and teams are making BIG moves... we'll tell you which player is going to have the biggest impact Plus... we have new details on Bronny James' draft mentality and why certain teams are having a hard time getting him in for a workout.  And... the Celtics have their 18th, but who owns the 2000's? U.D. is ranking the best NBA franchises of the last 25 years! ...next on NBA Today.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zion returns; Doc Rivers joins the show; Bucks HC Adrian Griffin & GM Jon Horst join in studio

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