The Ringer NBA Show

David Fizdale on Luka and Juan Toscano-Anderson Shares Unique NBA Journey | Real Ones

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

David Fizdale joins Logan and Raja to talk about Luka Doncic’s heroic performance in Game 5 against the Clippers to go up 3-2 in the series (0:30), ...

The Clippers Have No Answer For Luka. Plus, Celtics Upheaval and an Early Sixers-Hawks Preview | Group Chat

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Justin, Rob, and Wos are joined by The Ringer's Jonathan Tjarks to discuss the Mavericks beating the Clippers again in Staples Center to take a 3-2 se...

Bill Simmons on Ben Simmons, the Celtics, and Playoff Predictions. Plus, Fans Are Still Acting Stupid. | Real Ones

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Simmons joins Logan and Raja on Monday night to talk about whether Ben Simmons can carry the 76ers through without Joel Embiid (3:34), how the Bu...

Can the Clippers Come Back and Win the Series? | The Answer

29 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Seerat Sohi is joined by Wosny Lambre to discuss the Los Angeles Clippers' Game 3 win and if they believe the Clippers can come back and win the serie...

Ja Morant Puts Up a Career-High 47 Points. Plus: When Fans Cross the Line, With CC Sabathia. | Real Ones

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja start today’s podcast off by commending Ja Morant on his career-high 47 points against the Utah Jazz (0:28), looking forward to Game ...

The Clippers Are on the Verge of Disaster Again, Plus the Real Nets and Lakers Show Up | Group Chat

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Justin, Rob, and Wos start by discussing another disappointing performance from Clippers against the Mavs. Then they discuss the Lakers evening up the...

The Bucks Blow the Heat Away in Game 2. Plus: The Knicks-Hawks Series Is the Highlight of Round 1 and a Lakers Vent Session. | Real Ones

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First things first, noted Minnesota Timberwolves fan Barflaan Tedoe shows up to tell us why he's so mad (0:18). Then Logan and Raja get into all the e...

Were the Play-in Games a Success? | The Answer

21 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Ryan and Seerat Sohi start by deciding whether the play-in format was a success (0:54). Then they talk about what other changes the league could...

Lamar Odom on His Journey Through the NBA, Addiction, and Being Reborn. Plus: Lakers Defeat Warriors in the Play-In With Marcus Thompson. | Real Ones

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First things first, The Athletic’s Marcus Thompson joins Logan and Raja to talk about the incredible Warriors-Lakers play-in game Wednesday night (0...

Tatum’s 50-Point Performance and Best Young Cores in the Playoffs | Ringer NBA University

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin O’Connor, J. Kyle Mann, and Jonathan Tjarks start by discussing the Celtics clinching the 7-seed in the East led by Jayson Tatum’s 50-point ...

The Seven Biggest Questions of the Play-in/offs | Group Chat

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The play-in tournament is upon us and Justin, Rob, and Wos join forces to tackle the biggest questions surrounding the matchups (03:00). We also s...

The Regular Season Is Over. Here Come the NBA Playoffs. | Real Ones

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After the final minutes of NBA regular-season basketball wrap up, Logan is joined by Seerat Sohi and Wos Lambre to discuss Steph Curry’s unbelievabl...

So Your Team's Not Gonna Make the Postseason. Now What? | The Answer

14 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris is joined by Tyler Parker, author of The Ringer's Tank Diaries, to discuss the Thunder missing the postseason for the second time in their OKC e...

A’ja Wilson on Cultivating Her Mental Health, the Upcoming WNBA Season, and More. Plus: The Talen Horton-Tucker Wars Continue. | Real Ones

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First things first, friend of the show Jomi Adeniran returns to collect apologies from Logan and Raja after months of foolishness concerning one beaut...

Regular-Season Awards Ballot | Group Chat

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Justin and Rob are joined by The Ringer’s Wosny Lambre to discuss who they believe is the MVP of the 2021 season (02:00). Later, they make their pic...

Do the Lakers Have a Playoffs Problem? Plus, Time to Give Russell Westbrook His Flowers.

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lani Renaldo takes Raja to task for his opinions about Dunkin' (1:00). Then, Raja and Logan get into the Lakers' current problems and whether Anthony ...

What Are We Looking Forward to in the Playoffs? | The Answer

07 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris is joined by the newest member of The Ringer's staff, Wosny Lambre, to talk about what they're expecting and looking forward to come playoff tim...

Enes Kanter on Damian Lillard’s Loyalty, Russell Westbrook’s Intensity, and His Activism | Real Ones

06 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First off, Logan and Raja get into the on-court spat between Indiana Pacers assistant coach Greg Foster and center Goga Bitadze (0:30) and J.A. Adande...

LaMelo’s Creativity, Michael Porter Jr.’s Development, and All-Rookie Teams | Ringer NBA University

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle Mann discuss the development of some of the young stars in the league, including Zion Williamson (3:32), LaMelo Ball (9:5...

Ranking the Top 25 Players in the NBA | Group Chat

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Justin and Rob open the show with reactions to a solid outing from Marc Gasol in the Lakers' win against the Nuggets and then discuss if the Lakers sh...

The Lakers Are Imploding. Plus: Giannis Antetokounmpo vs. Kevin Durant. | Real Ones

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This Monday, Logan and Raja are joined by The Ringer's Danyel Smith of 'Black Girl Songbook,' who tells them why she's so mad (0:23). Then they talk a...

What Can the NBA Draft Learn From the NFL Draft? | The Answer

30 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris is joined by Kevin O’Connor to discuss the differences between the NBA and NFL drafts, and what the NBA can adapt from the NFL’s draft to im...

Chris Paul Is a Star and the Suns Are for Real. Plus: 10-Day-Contract Life With Paolo Uggetti, Kevin Love’s Outburst, and Russell Westbrook Disrespect. | Real Ones

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja have given you Darius Miles and Boris Diaw. They’ve given you The Kid Mero. So listen to this lovely basketball catch-up between two ...

Which Play-in Game Teams Do We Believe in Most? | Group Chat

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Justin and Rob start by ranking the eight potential play-in game teams by who they believe will be most successful in that format (4:16). Then they ar...

The Kid Mero + 'Real Ones' New York Knicks Spectacular | Real Ones

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Clap your Timbs in the air because Bronx legend The Kid Mero joins Logan and Raja today amidst the Knicks’ nine game winning streak to talk absolute...

What's Wrong With the NBA? And Whose Job Is It to Fix It? | The Answer

23 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris is joined by Ben Falk from ‘Cleaning the Glass’ to discuss NBA rule changes vs. team and player innovations to get a competitive edge, and h...

Boris Diaw on Traversing the Globe, Why the Suns Fell Apart, Guarding LeBron James, and Much More | Real Ones

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The man, the myth, the legend Boris Diaw joins Logan and Raja on a veritable odyssey through his interests and career, starting with his travels aroun...

How Good Are the Knicks? Plus, an OKC Deep Dive With Tyler Parker. | Ringer NBA University

21 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle Mann start by discussing how good the New York Knicks can be during the rest of the regular season and potentially in the...

Steph Curry on Fire, and the NBA Viewership Decline | Group Chat

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Justin and Rob discuss Steph Curry's greatness over the past set of games, and float his name in the MVP debate (02:00). Later, they are joined by The...

The Knicks Are (Almost) Back, Baby! Plus: Listener Questions and Mad Hoopers! | Real Ones

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Ringer’s Trudy Joseph joins Logan and Raja to tell them why she’s so mad (0:22). Then, in the wake of New York's six-game winning streak, Loga...

Is Steph Curry the Feel-Good Story of the Year? | The Answer

16 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris is joined by The Ringer's J. Kyle Mann to discuss Steph Curry's play on the court. They weigh in on the debate about whether Curry should be sho...

Darius Miles on Coming Up on the Clippers, LeBron James Arriving in Cleveland, the "Jail Blazers" Media Narrative, and More | Real Ones

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First up, Logan and Raja discuss LaMarcus Aldridge’s sudden retirement from the league (0:35). Then Darius Miles joins the podcast to talk about joi...

Jamal Murray Is Out for the Season, Rookie of the Year Leaders, and 2021 Draft Prospects | Group Chat

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Justin and Rob open the show discussing what Jamal Murray’s torn ACL means for the Denver Nuggets’ season and the Western Conference playoff race ...

Kevin Durant and Draymond Green’s Relationship and the Brooklyn Nets’ Chances at a Championship with Eddie Gonzalez | Real Ones

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eddie Gonzalez (@bansky) from ‘The ETCs’ podcast with Kevin Durant joins Logan and Raja to talk about his recent interview with Draymond Green and...

Did the Nets Solve the Regular Season? | The Answer

09 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris is joined by The Ringer’s Rob Mahoney to discuss the Nets' experimental approach to the regular season (02:00), the success of buyout addition...

Steph Curry Proves He’s Still On Top. Plus: Nikola Jokic’s MVP Case and New WNBA Kits | Real Ones

08 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After feeding the streets Mikal Bridges, Steve Kerr, Vernon Maxwell, Greg Monroe, and Monica McNutt, Logan and Raja take a Thursday to catch up themse...

Progress Reports for Trade Deadline Movers and the Draft Stock of Some NCAA Tournament Stars | Ringer NBA University

07 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle Mann start by handing out progress reports for players who got traded at the deadline, including Aaron Gordon (1:00). The...

The Warriors Are Falling Light-years Behind | Group Chat

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Justin and Rob are joined by the cohosts of ‘Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod,’ Andy Liu and Sam Esfandiari, to discuss the Warriors’ st...

Monica McNutt on Stanford’s NCAA Championship, the Knicks’ Success, the Upcoming WNBA Season, and More. Plus: 'Bridgerton' Season 2 Is Announced. | Real Ones

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First things first, the Mad Hooper Talia Caldwell tells Logan and Raja why she’s so mad (0:25). After that, The Ringer’s Jomi Adeniran pops by to ...

What Will the Future of the NBA on TV Look Like? | The Answer

02 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris is joined by CNBC sports business reporter Jabari Young to discuss how the next NBA TV deal could change how we watch basketball (02:00). Later,...

Greg Monroe on Getting Back Into the NBA During a Pandemic. Plus: JJ Redick Complains About Being Traded to the Mavericks | Real Ones

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja first get into JJ Redick’s complaints about the Pelicans front office trading him to the Dallas Mavericks instead of the Brooklyn Net...

Buyout Market Moves and the New-Look Nuggets | Group Chat

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Justin and Rob open the show with a discussion of the many buyout market players being picked up, including Andre Drummond to the Lakers and LaMarcus ...

Vernon Maxwell on Defending Michael Jordan, Trash-talking, Larry Brown, and Much More | Real Ones

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First things first, the king of Lakers Twitter, Ry Cole (@JustRyCole), tells Logan why he’s so mad (0:12). Then Vernon Maxwell joins Logan and Raja ...

What Are the Biggest Unsolved Mysteries From the Trade Deadline? | The Answer

26 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris is joined by Justin Verrier and Rob Mahoney to dive into some of the greatest unsolved mysteries from the trade deadline and look back at the mo...

NBA Trade Deadline Instant Reactions | Real Ones

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Logan is joined by real one Chris Ryan to react to all the trades and transactions, or lack thereof, after the deadline, including the Raptors holding...

Young Players Who Could Be on the Move at the Trade Deadline. Plus: Players to Watch During March Madness. | Ringer NBA University

24 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin O’Connor, Jonathan Tjarks, and J. Kyle Mann start by discussing some of the young players who have been rumored in potential trade deadline de...

Five Biggest Names That Could Move by the Trade Deadline | Group Chat

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Justin and Rob are joined by Steve Jones Jr. of the Dunker Spot Podcast to discuss the biggest names that could be moved by this Thursday’s trade de...

Steve Kerr on Why He Traded Raja Bell, Coaching the Warriors Dynasty, and Much More | Real Ones

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First things first, Logan and Raja are joined by the Mad Hooper @DragonflyJonez, who tells them why he’s so mad (0:18). After that, Logan and Raja t...

The Hawks?! | The Answer

19 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris is joined by writer and Hawks fan Rembert Browne to discuss what it’s been like rooting for the Hawks in their up-and-down season and their cu...

Mikal Bridges on Chris Paul’s Contributions, Gaining Confidence in the Bubble, and Much More | Real Ones

18 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja touch on how P.J. Tucker can help the Bucks and what Torrey Craig can do for the Suns (0:30), before Logan chats with Suns forward Mika...

The Celtics' Potential Trade Deadline Moves | Group Chat

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Justin, Tjarks, and Rob open with a discussion on Marvin Bagley's hand injury and what it means for this season and the future for the Kings (02:00). ...

LaMelo Ball Is a Rookie Sensation. Plus: A One-Year Retrospective on the League Shutdown, and Meyers Leonard’s Anti-Semitic Outburst.

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja start off by remembering where they were when they found out the 2019-20 NBA season was suspended (3:00), then they talk about the NBA’...

Is the NBA No Country for Old Men? | The Answer

12 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris is joined by The Ringer’s Shea Serrano to look back at the LaMarcus Aldridge era of the Spurs in light of the recent news that Aldridge and th...

Jameer Nelson on Mental Health, Playing With Dwight Howard, the G League, and More | Real Ones

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja are joined by former NBA All-Star Jameer Nelson to talk about growing up in the Philly basketball scene (0:30), his struggles with ment...

Deep Dive on the Charlotte Hornets and Handing Out Mid-Term Grades | Ringer NBA University

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin O’Connor, Jonathan Tjarks, and J. Kyle Mann start by discussing LaMelo Ball’s impressive rookie season and the Charlotte Hornets' fun young ...

Big Questions for the Second Half of the NBA Season | Group Chat

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Justin, Rob, and Tjarks are joined by Travonne Edwards of The Athletic to discuss which teams' first-half performances they're not buying as legitimat...

All-Star Gripes and Glories, Kevin Garnett’s Rocky Relationship With the Timberwolves, and Blake Griffin Signs With the Nets | Real Ones

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First things first, the Mad Hooper, Kellen Becoats of The Ringer, stops by to tell us why he's so mad (0:25). Then Logan and Raja get into their highl...

What Have We Learned From the First Half of the NBA Season? | The Answer

05 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris is joined by The Athletic’s Wosny Lambre to discuss what lessons they’ve learned from the NBA season thus far (02:30). Some topics include J...

Deron Williams on Jerry Sloan, Getting Traded to the Nets, Team USA, and Much More | Real Ones

04 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Three-time NBA All-Star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Deron Williams joins Logan and Raja to discuss getting traded midseason from the Jazz to th...

Reacting to the Hawks Coaching Change, and No Power Rankings | Group Chat

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Justin, Tjarks, and Rob discuss the Hawks firing Lloyd Pierce and installing Nate McMillan as interim head coach (01:00). Later, they debate their No ...

Chris Webber on Why He Never Worked for the Kings Organization, Producing for Nas, and More | Real Ones

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Five-time NBA All-Star, top-shelf NBA commentator, and birthday boy Chris Webber joins Logan and Raja to talk about his new fund for minority-run cann...

What If Kyrie Was Right (About Coaching)? | The Answer

26 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris is joined by ESPN’s Kirk Goldsberry to discuss the shift in coaching style in the NBA during the player empowerment era, looking at Steve Nash...

David West on Playing With Chris Paul, His Will to Win, His Championships With the Warriors, and More | Real Ones

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja are joined this week by two-time NBA champion David West and they get into the nitty-gritty of his long career, starting with his time ...

The Bulls’ and Timberwolves’ Young Cores and First-Time All-Stars | Ringer NBA University

24 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin O’Connor, Jonathan Tjarks, and J. Kyle Mann start by discussing the four first-time All-Stars (1:54). Then they do a deep dive into the play o...

All-Star Reserves, Lakers Lose Three Straight, and Porzingis Trade Rumors | Group Chat

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Justin, Tjarks, and Rob are joined by The Ringer’s Dan Devine to discuss whether the Lakers are in trouble after losing three straight (01:30), as w...

Chris Finch Replaces Ryan Saunders As Timberwolves Head Coach. Plus: Draymond’s Ejection, AD’s Injury, and Buyout Season | Real Ones

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja invite the Mad Hooper Talia Caldwell to tell them why she’s so mad (0:30). Then Logan and Raja get into all the complications and fru...

What Does It Mean to Be on a Winning (Or Losing) Streak? | The Answer

19 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris is joined by The Athletic’s Tony Jones to discuss the success of the Utah Jazz, who currently sit at the top of the league standings (2:00). T...

Bomani Jones on NBA Activism, Kevin Durant’s Legacy, and More | Real Ones

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

ESPN’s Bomani Jones joins Logan and Raja this Thursday to talk about the NBA’s COVID response, the national anthem fiasco of late, what the NBA ca...

Is Andre Drummond Getting a Raw Deal? And Which Middling Teams Should Buy or Sell | Group Chat

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Justin, Rob, and Tjarks discuss the ripple effects of Anthony Davis's recent calf strain (02:00), and the Spurs and Hornets dealing with COVID-19. The...

Should the NBA Mandate That Teams Play the National Anthem Before Games? Plus: The Utah Jazz Continue Their Rampage. | Real Ones

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja are joined once again by the Mad Hooper, Bleacher Report’s Barflaan Tedoe, who’s gonna tell them why he’s mad, son (0:01). Then, ...

Why Are We Obsessed With the MVP Award? | The Answer

12 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris is joined by 'Ringer NBA University' cohost J. Kyle Mann to discuss the current obsession with the early MVP race and what factors go into who w...

Quentin Richardson on Being in the Jordan Family, His Former Beef With Paul Pierce, and More | Real Ones

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Quentin Richardson joins Logan and Raja to talk about what it was like growing up in Chicago during the height of Michael Jordan’s Bulls run (10:30)...

Potential First-time All-Stars and Basketball Diversity | Ringer NBA University

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

KOC and J. Kyle Mann start by discussing the play of some young stars in Tuesday night’s games (2:30). Then they talk about four guys who could beco...

Who Belongs in the NBA’s Top Tier With the Lakers? | Group Chat

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Justin and Rob are joined by The Athletic’s John Hollinger to discuss which teams are contenders, kicking things off with the surging Utah Jazz (01:...

Will Steph Curry Win Another Title? Plus: NBA All-Star Discontent and COVID-19 Policy Confusion | Real Ones

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja are joined early this week by the Mad Hooper, The Ringer’s Jomi Adeniran, who has something to say about Lakers sophomore Talen Horto...

How Do You Watch Defense? | The Answer

05 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris is joined by ‘Real Ones’ cohost Raja Bell to discuss the impossibility of guarding the Brooklyn Nets as well as the Nets' defensive ability ...

Amin Elhassan on His Phoenix Suns Days, Shaq Locker Room Stories, and More | Real Ones

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Amin Elhassan of Meadowlark Media joins Logan and Raja to talk about his days working in the Phoenix Suns’ front office (1:00), how the team fell fr...

An Introduction to Trade Season | Group Chat

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Justin and Rob look around the NBA for potential deals ahead of the trade deadline, including possible moves by teams like the Dallas Mavericks, Miami...

What Pieces Are Missing From the Brooklyn Nets’ Locker Room? | Real Ones

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja start the week off by talking about the Wizards' last-second 149-146 win over the Nets and what it looks like when a player is fully ch...

Do Positions Even Matter Anymore? | The Answer

29 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris is joined by Yahoo Sports NBA reporter Seerat Sohi to discuss the “Draymond position” and building around positionless players like Zion Wil...

Kendrick Perkins on Bradley Beal, the Nets, and Contenders vs. Pretenders | Real Ones

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Friend of the show and official Real One Kendrick Perkins joins Logan and Raja to get into why Bradley Beal should ask for a trade from the Wizards (0...

Sophomore Check-in | Ringer NBA University

27 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin O’Connor, Jonathan Tjarks, and J. Kyle Mann check in on the development of five second-year players. Then they give a brief overview of potent...

Quarter-Season Awards Picks | Group Chat

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Justin, Tjarks, and Rob are joined by The Ringer’s Chris Ryan to discuss the top MVP candidates of the first quarter of the season. Later, Justin, T...

Are Retired NBA Players Unnecessarily Critical of Current NBA Players? | Real Ones

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja go deep on how retired players criticize current NBA players after Shaq’s awkward postgame interaction with Donovan Mitchell last wee...

What are your new NBA obsessions thus far? | The Answer

22 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Ryan is joined by the Ringer’s Bill Simmons to discuss early season things that they are obsessed with including Collin Sexton, chippy Kevin D...

Shawn Marion on Why He Never Won a Championship in Phoenix | Real Ones

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After a quick conversation about Kyrie Irving’s return to the Nets (0:01), four-time NBA All-Star and NBA champion Shawn “The Matrix” Marion joi...

Are the Nets the Best Team in the NBA? | Group Chat

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re joined by ESPN writer Royce Young to discuss the Brooklyn Nets after their impressive victory against the Bucks without Kyrie Irving, an...

The Nets Impress in James Harden's Debut. Plus: What Really Happens to a Player Who Gets Traded? | Real Ones

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja dive into James Harden’s fit on the Nets and how their Big Three will work together (1:30). Then they get into the recent beef betwee...

What Are the Ripple Effects of the Nets' James Harden Trade? | The Answer

15 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Ryan is joined by The Ringer’s Rob Mahoney to discuss how James Harden will impact Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, and the rest of the Nets roster...

Rip Hamilton on His AAU Days With Kobe, the 2004 Detroit Championship, Being on Team Jordan, and More | Real Ones

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Three-time NBA All-Star and NBA champion Rip Hamilton joins Logan and Raja to talk about growing up in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, and playing AAU with...

James Harden Nets Trade Reaction & 'Ringer NBA University' Premiere | Ringer NBA University

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin O’Connor, Jonathan Tjarks, and J. Kyle Mann host the newest show on the 'Ringer NBA Show' feed, 'Ringer NBA University'. The show starts with ...

The Buzz Is Back in Charlotte | Group Chat

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are joined by CBS Sports writer James Herbert to discuss the Hornets’ solid start to the season behind LaMelo Ball, Gordon Hayward, and wacky sma...

Bradley Beal, We’re Begging You to Ask for a Trade | Real Ones

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja talk about the increased player absences due to COVID-19 protocols, recent positive tests, and canceled games (1:00). Then they talk ab...

What Happened to Rivalries in the NBA? | The Answer

08 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Ryan is joined by Ben Detrick of ‘Cookies: A Basketball Podcast’ to discuss the Nets' defeat of the 76ers without Kyrie Irving and Kevin Dur...

Tim Duncan on Kevin Garnett's Trash Talk, His Relationship With Gregg Popovich, and Much More | Real Ones

07 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Five-time NBA champion with the San Antonio Spurs and Hall of Famer Tim Duncan joins Logan and Raja to talk about learning to play basketball in the V...

Can the Mavericks Get Back on the Horse? | Group Chat

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re joined by The Athletic’s Tim Cato to discuss the Dallas Mavericks’ slow start to the season (02:00). Later, the guys briefly talk ab...

Is the Steph Curry Discourse Getting Out of Hand? | Real Ones

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja start off by getting into the flopping and dirty fouls of Raja’s past (1:00), then discuss the over-the-top Steph Curry discourse fol...

Tyrese Haliburton for Rookie of the Year? And Other Real or Fake Trends Across the NBA | Group Chat

30 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We take a look at several teams' performances in the first week of the season and attempt to separate the real trends from the fake, starting with the...

Biggest Takeaways From the First Week of the NBA Season | Real Ones

28 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

After the first week of the 2020-21 NBA campaign, Logan and Raja get into Raja’s experiences playing in Christmas games (2:45), their biggest takeaw...

NBA Opening Night Reactions, and Previewing the Rest of the League | Group Chat

23 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We react to the Clippers beating the Lakers on opening night (2:00) as well as the offensive dominance of the Nets against the Warriors (27:00). Later...