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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The WNBPA executive committee has been authorized to call a strike "when necessary"... Per the union, 98% of the players voted yes, 93% participated in the vote. Klay and the Mavs return to the Bay this Christmas... stick around for the inside story of how his time with Steph ended - and could they ever get back together? Dillon the Villain strikes again, more words for LeBron James - hear his message for the All-Time leading scorer ahead of their next matchup...Speaking of the Lakers - we have an exclusive conversation with Luka. Find out IF he's thinking about league MVP while hunting his first NBA championship... Stick around for my exclusive conversation with OKC's Chet Holmgren - find out exactly what he thinks about going after the 73-win Warriors all time record Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Knicks are champions, NBA Cup Champions! And that is where we begin our show. So start spreading the news as the skies are orange and blue in New York City...If you were locked into the NBA Cup Final, don't worry... we've got the rest covered. The best you need to see from last night's college hoops including AJ Dybantsa, Cam Boozer and more... PLUS, … the freshly minted Cup MVP is no stranger to holiday magic. I have the exclusive on Jalen Brunson's ties to Kobe Bryant in a Christmas story you will not want to miss. The Spurs didn't lift the trophy last night but the teams that lose this game have gone on to do something the winners haven't.... Could this be a playoff positive for San Antonio? All that and more as NBA Today rolls on Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Takeaways last night's mile-high thriller: the Nuggets or Rockets? Danny Green breaks down the spicy showdown...Cooper Flagg's first 40-point game! What did he do last night that put him in the same company as Bron, Melo, KD, and Ant Edwards? My exclusive conversation with Victor Wembanyama. How's he readying his Spurs for the cup championship. How did things with the Clippers get so bad that Chris Paul got sent home in the middle of the night? Ramona Shelburne has the previously unreported details of what transpired. We show you how Cade Cunningham and the Pistons completed yet another incredible comeback. Chiney tells us why it's time to start believing in Detroit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bron fends off Dillon the Villian to eclipse the Suns in Phoenix! Our panel gets into the biggest reason for the Lakers clutch time success .How worried should Wardell and the Warriors be? The Chef dropped 87 in the last two but it hasn't mattered. Hear coach Kerr's CANDID comments on the Dubs difficulties....A live report from Vegas! Did the Thunder and Spurs just soft-launch the NBA's best new rivalry? Victor Wembanyama is BACK and not messing around! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Clippers' problems run deeper than the box scores. Why some at this desk are saying it's time for the team to take a hard look at their reality . A live report from Vegas, where the Thunder bring a historic run into the Cup Semis. But the Spurs bring something else that could be the key to taking down the champs. What's really on the line for San Antonio...Jalen Suggs joins us as the Magic make their NBA Cup push. What he has to say about this run, and their developing Knicks rivalry.... Team U-S-A training camp is underway, you'll want to hear what Caitlin Clark has to say about representing the red, white, and blue after being left off the 2024 team... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Semi-finals are set! The Thunder, Spurs, Knicks, and Magic -- their CUP runneth over and they're are all heading to LAS VEGAS for a chance at being the 3rd ever NBA Cup champs. we have a live report on Steph Curry's status ahead of their game tomorrow night.. and his teammate Pat Spencer joins the show! He talks about his rise to one of the most surprising stories in the league. We are almost at July 15 where 90 percent of the league is eligible to be traded! Bobby Marks lays out the paths for Anthony Davis' future. LeBron threw down an absolute show-stopper last night... SO we're running back his best posters EVER, and we've got 23 seasons to pick from... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two quarterfinal spots are up for grabs tonight in the west... can the Lakers punch their ticket?… and can anyone cool off the 23–1 Thunder? We get you set for tonights Knockout Cup games. The latest on Victor Wembanyama's status for tonight and what impact it could have on San Antonio getting to Vegas. The Knicks are rolling. What this Knicks run says about Brunson and Hart. could their trip to Vegas be the start of something bigger in New York? in the college ranks, was last night AJ Dybantsa's "I'm here" moment? Jay Bilas was there to witness it, and he's about to tell us what he saw that could rewrite the draft conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are we about to see TWO superstars get dealt this season? Shams is stopping by with new intel on the surging market for Giannis and AD....A LIVE report from Toronto ahead of tonight's Cup quarterfinal between the Knicks and Raptors. We've got the latest on Karl-Anthony Towns's availability...Thunder or the field? Our panel of experts make their picks for who's taking home the hardware...and cash....in Vegas. 44-year old Philip Rivers is back in the NFL! Which retired NBAer would you wanna see return to action? Even just for one game? We discuss! How is Bam Adebayo preparing his Heat for tonight's showdown in O-Town...and how is his girlfriend A'ja Wilson helping? Hear from Bam after the break... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How did Bron bounce back after seeing his historical streak come to an end? Hear from the King himself following his 4th quarter takeover...SPEAKING of history, the Beard broke into the top 10 on the all-time scoring list! Which of his illustrious 28,303 points is your favorite? A jaw-dropping top of the top is on deck... How would you power rank the East 1 through 5 after the first 48 days of the season? Stick around to see the surprising squad our insiders put at #5! the Terry Rozier investigation is shining a spotlight on something bigger...how could this impact what is shared in trade talks? Bobby and Bontemps help us sort through a suddenly very complicated question. OKC is SO hot right now opponents are seeing smoke...literally... but compared to last year's title run, the champs blazing start COULD be the scariest part for the rest of the league... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An unthinkable double-digit streak for the King snapped in Toronto, but it's HOW the streak ended might be the real story. A rookie, a superstar, and a team down three starters just produced one of the wildest finishes we've had this season... How this must-see finish unfolded in Philly. With the Celtics surging and the Lakers coming off last night's thriller - will another page of the storied rivalry be written tonight at TD Garden? Michael Jordan is set to take the stand today in his explosive antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR. What the NBA legend is accusing and what his testimony could mean for the sport. Dillon Brooks is having a moment...After a statement game back in LA, find out what he told Malika about how he found out he was traded to Phoenix.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How are the Spurs staying red-hot without their Alien leader and what does it mean for when he returns? We spotlight the next big duo in the NBA...Kawhi and James Harden said they were SHOCKED when CP3 was dismissed Tuesday night. You buyin it? Ramona has the inside info... Ja, Zion, and LaMelo have a combined 5 all-star apperances and they're all 26 or younger! So why is there nearly no trade value for the trio? Tim MacMahon explains... Big Money Marks breaks down Giannis's top destinations should he officially ask out. We know about the Knicks but are there sleeper teams? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Giannis Antetokounmpo made one thing clear at media day before the season.... "I want to be on a team that allows me and gives me a chance to win a championship." What we're hearing out of New Orleans following Zion's injury news. Is it time for the Pelicans to move on from the former top pick? What's next for BOTH the Clippers and Chris Paul following last night's stunning news? Our experts are standing by to lay out all the options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On NBA Today we will take stock in the defending champs not only being in position to become the first team to repeat since KD's Warriors... but to break the record of 73 wins set by the team that preceded him.. The newest Bad Boys Pistons are proving that last season's turnaround wasn't just historic... but a stepping stone to something greater...And the two teams that aren't on this snapshot of where the playoff picture currently stands.... looking at you Clippers and Bucks.. they have much more to worry about than being in Cabo when April turns to May.. Desmond Bane joins us! A new city, new role, and some very big performances this season...we'll break down the surge he's sparked in Orlando. with the Knicks playing tonight in TD Garden, there's a surprising NBA-NFL crossover in New England that caught our eye. We'll show you what it is… and why it matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did the Knicks just send a statement last night? We tell you what they have found which MAY be the key for them to win the entire conference. We have the very latest on the WNBA CBA negotiations and what it means for the players, fans, and league as a whole. The Warriors will be without Steph Curry for at least the next several games... Who needs to step up in his place? Giannis is a gem, but his latest statement was priceless... How much of a chance does the Greek Freak have at the King's All-Time scoring title?Are the Clippers in bigger trouble for this season or for the rest of the decade? We breakdown how todays troubled roster will affect the Clippers future....We get out latest look into the life of Donovan Mitchell and what he thinks is the reason that he is not more popular and how he can change that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jokic rewriting history, Ant lighting it up, and even with KD out, Rockets - Suns delivering PLENTY of ex-teammate drama … We recap all the Monday madness around the league. KAT and the Knicks surging, the Pistons rewriting their own history, and the Raptors turning consistency into momentum. We'll reveal how these beasts of the east made noise last night… A crucial 2 nights in group play... We tell you why tonight's battle of LA means even more for the Lakers tonight... Led by Brandon Ingram, the Raptors have been devouring the competition... After Chris Paul announced that this will be his last season, we rank the top THREE plays of his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After his 54 piece wing dinner, we put Tyrese Maxey's scorched-earth start to the season in perspective. A stat you've gotta see to believe... What went into the decision to let TWO members of the Buss family go? A live report on the fallout and aftermath for the Lakers organization. Day 4 of the NBA Cup! Tonight's slate is ridiculous and we lay out the standings, schedule, and EVERYTHING else you need to know ahead of the action. .. Don't look now but the Orlando Magic are rollin! How much of a threat are they in the East? Franz Wagner joins to answer that and explain THIS interesting celebration... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices