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Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets exploited a glaring weakness in the Warriors last night. We tell you exactly what that is next...  AND... The Bucks are starting to turn things around... We tell you why they could be the most dangerous team in the East.  PLUS... The Western conference race for the playoffs is as tight as ever. Which teams do we trust to make a late-season push? NBA Today starts right now!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Minnesota All-Access all day on ESPN including here on NBA today starting with TWO behind the scenes looks, our own Richard Jefferson sits down with 3-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert with a special edition of Film Room, and Malika Andrews catches up with Anthony Edwards. Also, it's starting to look a lot like a gold rush once again in the Bay as the Dubs take down the Lakers. We'll discuss the Dubs' recent stretch and the urgency of play for these two teams as they currently sit in the Play-In positions. NBA Today starts now.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a week without.. let's call it competitive.. NBA action - we have 12 games tonight! The early slate is headlined by KD and the Suns facing off against Luka and the Mavs... Donovan Mitchell, Tyrese Haliburton and Jalen Brunson are also taking the floor Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers try to keep it rolling against SGA and the Thunder, and we know every game counts for these two in the race for the 1 seed...  And then the Golden State Warriors hosting the LA Lakers as the Lakers have James listed out with a left ankle issue. We'll discuss these teams and their futures ahead of the home stretch of the season. NBA Today starts now.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're on the cusp of the 2nd half of the season... the stakes are high! Especially for the Lakers and the Warriors based on the timelines of their superstars! As these squads face off tomorrow, we look back at their stars' best moments this season thus far. Also, who do you trust more heading into the 2nd half-- the Lakers or the Warriors? Kevin Durant doesn't like the nickname the Slim Reaper... But how does Slim Leader sound? Why KD thinks we should put more respect on what he does OFF the floor Julius Randle spoke on the current state of his injury and New York.. our panel chimes in on how the Knicks can stay afloat without key players.. And... Hear Giannis's exclusive interview with our Malika Andrews on why the championship pressure in Milwaukee isn't going anywhere... NBA Today starts now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lets get it. Will Joel Embiid return to the court this season? Are the Lakers and Warriors destined to meet in the play-in? Who will hoist the Larry O Brien trophy? Your biggest questions answered!  PLUS... with LeBron James in year 21... who's NEXT UP to take the throne and become the face of the league?  ALSO... Our very own Malika Andrews spoke with Celtics Superstar Jayson Tatum! Who does HE think the best player in the league is? NBA Today with Chiney starts now!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We had good news, bad news, and best news. The good news- Steph vs Sabrina DELIVERED during their 3 point contest. The bad news, let's just say we had "mixed" reactions to last night's East-West game. But the best thing of the night- HISTORY... LeBron James and his record setting 20th All-Star appearance. We'll discuss Lebron's future, All Star Game issues, our very own Malika Andrews' exclusive interview, and MORE... NBA Today starts now... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Klay Thompson came off the bench for the first time since his rookie year and he came out shooting lights out.. We've heard Giannis call out his team before but last night was an all-timer. We'll hear what the Bucks' Star had to say after the game... Victor Wembanyama has lived up to the hype early in his NBA career. So what does he think is his most impressive moment to date? He'll tell us. And CJ McCollum gets to watch Zion Williamson play every day. What is the ceiling for the still young Pelican? He'll share his thoughts as he joins the show.. NBA Today starts now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the aftershocks of a possible LeBron and Steph pairing reverberate through the NBA, are the Lakers the best place for LeBron to win another title?  And while we're on superstars and titles, can the Warriors go from "average"- Steph's word, not mine!- to being a contender this season? Plus, as the second half is upon us, will the real contenders please stand up? Will the Bucks woes continue? Can Jokic keep dominating? Perk, Brian and Chiney's most burning questions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over a secretive 24-hour window prior to the trade deadline last Thursday, the Golden State Warriors made a bid for LeBron James, in a move that would have to paired him with longtime rival Stephen Curry. Our NBA Insiders Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne have more on that. Plus the leader of the red-hot Cavs Donovan Mitchell joins NBA Today- find out where ranks himself amongst the NBA's best. And after the Bucks got blitzed by a short-handed Heat, does Perk actually believe in this team? NBA Today starts now... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It wasn't just Mahomes mastering clutch time this weekend...so we go from one dynasty to another...but why Steph might not be the key to the Warriors success this season.  And... With Jalen Brunson balling....are the Knicks latest moves enough to finally launch them into the top-contender convos?  Plus.... Jayson Tatum's near triple-double led the Celtics to eek out a win in South Beach, but is the top seed in the East showing cracks in the foundation?... NBA Today starts now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The world gets to see the first of three statues honoring the Kobe Bryant. We'll take you inside the star-studded unveiling...Which all took place on Trade Deadline Day, where the Lakers lack of moves made a statement of its own. Who Perk thinks LA missed out on.  But there are sunny skies ahead in the East- dare I say- orange and blue in the forecast? Did the Knicks cash their ticket to a championship? Richard and Perk see different paths... NBA Today starts right now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trade Deadline Tomorrow. Who Buys and Sells? NBA Today, the Knicks won again but at a cost- Jalen Brunson went down- the latest on his ankle injury and the immediate impact it could have on the Knicks. And as the hours continue melt to minutes until the trade deadline- Will the Sixers make a move to stay afloat without Embiid? We have the very latest. And who doesn't love a great half shot? We have the best long bucket you will ever see and the young man who made it. He is awesome -- this will be the best thing you see all day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices