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Milwaukee Misfortune, Locked-In Lakers Apr 17, 2024

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Coming up on NBA Today: The Lakers look to punch their ticket into the playoffs tonight in New Orleans. Big Perk tells us why it WILL be easier said than done for LeBron and company.

PLUS... From Oakland to Sactown, the Bay Area and back down. You've got to think this one is going down to the wire...who steps up when it matters most: Steph or De'Aaron Fox?!

AND... Woj is here with all the details on Giannis' injury. Is he in jeopardy of missing the first round? NBA today starts now!

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Play-In Tournament Preview Apr 15, 2024

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LeBron... Zion... Steph... De'Aaron Fox... Only two of those players are going to survive the play in tournament out West... And what's waiting for them? Oh you know.. just Nikola Jokic and the defending champs or the top overall seed with SGA and the Thunder...

In the East... Joel Embiid and Jimmy Butler will meet yet again... With whoever wins that clash of former teammates is heading to New York for a series with the Knicks while the loser will have a single elimination game against DeMar DeRozan and the Bulls or Trae Young and the Hawks...

Are the Lakers setup for another playoff run? Will the Warriors send the Kings home? Who is in the best position to challenge the Celtics?

NBA Today starts now!

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Brunson Burner in Boston, California Dreamin'. Allen Iverson Joins Apr 12, 2024

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Go New York Go New York Go! Jalen Brunson is doing something that hasn't been done in DECADES!! But can he lead this Knicks team to the promised land after beating the best team in league last night?

PLUS... The West race is as tight as you could imagine with only two games to play.. who finishes higher: The Kings, Warriors or Lakers???

And... He's known as the best pound-for-pound player EVER. We ask, and he'll ANSWER. Allen Iverson joins the show! NBA Today, with Chiney, starts now!

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Who Runs the West? Luka Longshot? Apr 11, 2024

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Coming up on NBA Today: the Joker reminded everyone who runs the West... we'll show you why the reigning champs are even BETTER than last year

Plus... Are we watching the most dangerous Knicks team this century? Perk has a message for the people of New York!

And... Don't mail in those MVP ballots just yet! We'll tell you why Luka is making a late case to earn his first MVP of his career.

It's time to tipoff NBA Today!

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Giannis Injury Scare, No More Parties In LA, Who Will Finish 1st? Apr 10, 2024

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Last night was busy: 50 point performances, crazy 1st quarter scores.. *cough* Suns/Clippers *cough*.. but there was also a pretty big injury scare in an all important game for the Milwaukee Bucks. Adrian Wojnarowski joins to give us the latest on KAT 's and Giannis' injury, but can the Bucks survive even a couple games if they don't have Giannis to start the playoffs?

The Warriors take down the Lakers in historic fashion. Our ESPN Lakers reporter Dave McMenamin joins the show as there was a lot of uncertainty surrounding LeBron and Anthony Davis's health leading into last night's game. Where are they both now?

The race for the 1st seed continues tonight with the two top teams in the West. Ant-man just had a CAREER night but can he do it again on the biggest game of the season tonight?

NBA Today starts now...

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The Final Push for the Postseason Apr 09, 2024

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It's a big day in the NBA. We have another chapter of the historic rivalry between Steph Curry and LeBron James ... we can't take these for granted. These two basketball icons have ruled the NBA for the better part of two decades... And this showdown will have massive implications on whether or not either can make a deep post season run

The Celtics and Bucks face-off tonight as Milwaukee is in jeopardy of losing the 2 seed. How important is it for them to snap their current losing streak?

NBA Today starts now!

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Trouble in Milwaukee? Clark's Historic Collegiate Career Apr 08, 2024

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Coming up on NBA Today: It was a weekend of epic comebacks for the Mavs and Clippers. But who actually lands Perk's big list of biggest threats in the WEST?

Plus.... have Giannis and the Bucks stopped competing? We discuss.

And... Caitlin Clark closed the book on an ALL-TIME college career... our queen Chiney reveals what's in store for the scoring champ when she hits the WNBA.... NEXT on NBA Today.

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Sleeper Beast of the East? Bronny Declares for NBA Draft, Final Four Tonight Apr 05, 2024

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Coming up on NBA Today: Why Embiid has put the entire East on notice. But Perk still has concerns for the Sixers this season, he explains

Plus... LeBron has talked about ending his career on the same team as Bronny- why that idea MIGHT be a little closer to reality today.

And... The day is finally here. Paige Bueckers. Caitlin Clark. We're breaking down tonight's EPIC Final Four meeting between some college hoops royalty.

ALL that and more... next on NBA Today.

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Julius Randle Out for Season Apr 04, 2024

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Are the Orange and blue skies parting now that we know Julius Randle is out for the rest of the season? Woj joins with the latest on New York's State of Mind.

AND... The Bucks suffered yet another shocking loss last night to the Grizzlies. Is it time to panic in Milwaukee?

PLUS... Caitlin Clark continues to take the world by storm... Hear what she had to say today ahead one of the biggest games in Women's basketball history. NBA Today starts now.

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EM-VP Returns, Victor-Ious Apr 03, 2024

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The landscape of the East has been altered. With the MVP --- or M-Vi-Biid's return, can the Sixers season be saved? We discuss.

And as the sun shines in Philly, a storm is brewing in Milwaukee. Why Giannis and Bucks could be headed for an early exit.

Plus, we all know Wemby will have a VERY crowded trophy case when it's all said and done, but Perk thinks he deserves something even bigger than just Rookie of the Year... next on NBA Today.

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