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Who Will the NBA’s New Terrain Favor?

24 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris and Seerat discuss some of the rules that will be implemented in the NBA this season and which players and teams will be impacted most by these ...

NBA Preseason Power Rankings, Part 1 | Group Chat

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Breaking news: The Timberwolves (Timberwovles?) decided to fire GM Gersson Rosas after we finished recording, so Justin, Rob, and Wos hopped back on f...

Kyrie Irving Would Simply Retire if the Nets Were to Trade Him. Plus, a Potential Midseason Tournament. | Real Ones

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja are back talking about the potential for a midseason tournament and whether that would work in the NBA (0:30). Then they discuss Nick W...

John Wall Trade Rumors, the Aaron Gordon Extension, and a Wos Rant | Group Chat

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Justin, Rob and Wos are joined by special guest and Ringer writer Jonathan Tjarks to discuss the best-case trade scenario for veteran point guard John...

A Deep Dive on the Ben Simmons Situation and Possible Trade Scenarios | Real Ones

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

That’s right, real ones, Logan and Raja are back from a well-earned summer vacation to bring you all their thoughts on the continuously unfolding Be...

How Does the Hall of Fame Help Us Understand Basketball History? | The Answer

10 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With the 2021 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductions this weekend, Chris and Seerat discuss how the hall explains basketball history. Hosts: Chr...

Which Teams Will Overachieve and Underachieve This Season? | Group Chat

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bang the doldrums, folks, because we’re in the deepest valley of the offseason. Therefore, we must gamify. Justin, Rob, and Wos each picked the team...

How Did the Ben Simmons Situation Go So Wrong? | The Answer

03 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris and Seerat discuss the Ben Simmons saga and how it’s gotten to the point where Simmons reportedly does not intend on showing up to Sixers trai...

The Ben Simmons Saga Continues and Klutch Sports Group Remains in the Spotlight | Group Chat

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Justin, Rob, and Wos are back from a well-earned break and thanking Ben Simmons and Klutch for creating some news during what is most often the slowes...

Are the Warriors Back? Inside the Title Race and Potential Trades With Marcus Thompson | Ringer NBA Show

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Athletic’s Marcus Thompson joins Kevin O’Connor for a deep dive on the Golden State Warriors’ 2021-22 season. Marcus shares his insight into...

How This Week’s Patrick Beverley Trades Explain the NBA

20 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Ryan is joined by The Ringer’s Rob Mahoney to discuss Patrick Beverley getting traded twice in a week. Then they discuss the financial and com...

Evaluating the Young Cores of the Hawks, Raptors, and Pelicans After Summer League. Plus: The Grizzlies-Clippers Trade. | Ringer NBA University

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

KOC and J. Kyle Mann first address the trade that went down this morning between the Grizzlies and the Clippers, which sent Patrick Beverley, Rajon Ro...

Metta Sandiford-Artest on His Journey After the Malice at the Palace | The Answer

13 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Seerat is joined by NBA champion and former Los Angeles Laker Metta Sandiford-Artest to talk about learning about his family’s history, growing up i...

The Championship Race in the West Is Wide Open. Plus: Dennis Schröder Signs to the Celtics and Wos’s Summer League Thoughts. | Group Chat

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Justin and Rob hear Big Wos’s thoughts about summer league from Las Vegas, including Cade Cunningham’s impressive performance, Detroit and Houston...

NBA Offseason Winners and Losers, and Listener Mailbag! | Real Ones

09 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The whole team is here on the ‘Real Ones’ season finale! Executive producer TD tells us all why he’s so mad (0:25), then Logan and Raja answer q...

Is Free Agency Actually Free? | The Answer

06 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris and Seerat are joined by The Ringer’s Rob Mahoney to talk about his Ringer Ph.D. video explaining how NBA contracts work (1:27). Then they tou...

New York’s Own Kemba Walker Is Headed to the Knicks. Plus: Chicago Is Loading Up, the Pelicans and Mavericks Disappoint in Free Agency, and More. | Group Chat

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We’re two days into free agency and the hits just won’t stop coming. First, Justin, Rob, and Wos celebrate Kemba Walker, pride of New York City, p...

Will Russ to L.A. Work? Plus the Latest in NBA Free Agency | Real Ones 

02 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja open up talking about the Lakers acquiring Russell Westbrook and how he and LeBron will coexist (8:19). Then, they discuss what the dra...

Free Agency Primer, Russ to Lakers, the Chris Paul Effect, and Bargain-Bin Free Agents | Group Chat

31 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Justin, Rob, and Wos start by giving their thoughts on the Russell Westbrook trade (1:20). Then they give a free agency preview by talking about the C...

Who Won the 2021 NBA Draft? | The Answer

30 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Late Thursday night, Chris is joined by J. Kyle Mann and Wos to recap the 2021 NBA Draft. They discuss the Draft's biggest surprises (0:57), Golden St...

Scenario Mock Draft, Trades Ideas, and Second-Round Sleepers | Ringer NBA University

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

KOC and J. Kyle Mann start by talking about ideal team fits for Ben Simmons (1:25). Then they pretend to be GMs and try to conduct some mock draft tra...

Did Anybody Win the Grizzlies-Pelicans Trade? Plus: NBA Draft Cram Session. | Group Chat

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Justin, Rob, Tjarks, and J. Kyle Mann discuss every aspect of the trade between the Memphis Grizzlies and New Orleans Pelicans (1:45). Then Tjarks and...

What’s Going On With Team USA? Plus: Can the Warriors Land Bradley Beal? | Real Ones

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja talk USA men’s basketball losing to France in the Olympics (5:00), as well as roster challenges and where Team USA may finish (19:45)...

How Did Giannis Rise to the Top of the NBA? | The Answer

23 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Seerat and Rob are joined by Mirin Fader to discuss her new book, 'Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an NBA MVP.' They talk about Giannis's personality ...

Mirin Fader on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Drive, Loyalty, and Hard Work. Plus: The Bucks Win the NBA Finals! | Real Ones

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja talk all about Game 6 of the 2021 NBA Finals, which the Bucks took to win the whole darn thing (0:42), as well as what this loss means ...

Giannis Antetokounmpo Leads the Milwaukee Bucks to the 2020-21 NBA Championship | Group Chat

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Justin, Rob, and Wos come together live on Greenroom after the Milwaukee Bucks take the 2021 NBA championship in six games against the Suns to talk ab...

What Would a Championship Mean for Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Legacy? | Real Ones

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After Raja recounts his harrowing experience at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, Logan and Raja talk about what they saw from th...

Bucks Win Game 5 to Take a 3-2 Series Lead | Postgame

18 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Immediately following Game 5, KOC and J. Kyle Mann get together to discuss another exciting Bucks win. They start with Jrue Holiday's impressive perfo...

What Else Is Happening in the NBA, Other Than the Finals? | The Answer

16 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Chris and Seerat start by talking about all the other news in the NBA, besides the Finals, including Team USA having to make last-minute ros...

Khris Middleton Leads the Bucks to a Series-Tying Game 4 Victory. Plus: Jovan Buha on Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers. | Real Ones

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As Raja sits sulking in the Fort Lauderdale airport, Logan and guest host Seerat Sohi discuss all the particulars of the Bucks’ Game 4 win on Wednes...

The Bucks Squeeze Out a Win in Game 4 Despite Devin Booker’s Best Efforts. Plus: Kawhi Leonard’s Knee Surgery and Ben Simmons Trade Rumors. | Group Chat

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Coming to you live on Greenroom right after Game 4 of the NBA Finals or whenever you like on Spotify (or wherever you get your podcasts), Justin, Rob,...

The Bucks Turn Up the Pressure on Deandre Ayton and Devin Booker to Win Game 3 | Real Ones

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja come to you after the Bucks trounce the Suns in Game 3 of the NBA Finals in Milwaukee to talk about how Deandre Ayton responded to incr...

Giannis Dominates as the Bucks Win Game 3 | Postgame

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Just after Game 3, Justin Verrier and J. Kyle Mann come together to break down the Bucks win and look forward to the rest of the series. They discuss ...

The Suns Take a 2-0 Lead. Can the Bucks Come Back? | The Answer

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Immediately following Game 2, Chris and Seerat discuss the Suns taking care of business in a clinical manner (2:30) and if the Bucks can still make it...

The 2021 NBA Finals Is the Chris Paul Legacy Series | Real Ones

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja discuss the Suns beating the Bucks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals (0:42), then go through The Ringer’s 2021 NBA Finals Entrance Survey a...

The Phoenix Suns Take Game 1 of the NBA Finals | Group Chat

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Justin, Rob, and Wos get together after Game 1 of the NBA Finals to talk about the Suns’ thrilling win over the Bucks (including a hobbled Giannis A...

The Bucks Beat the Hawks and Advance to the NBA Finals | Postgame

04 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin O'Connor and J. Kyle Mann rejoin after Game 6 in Atlanta to discuss Milwaukee's victory over the Hawks and advancing to the Finals against the S...

Who Is on Our All-NBA Playoff Team? | The Answer

02 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris is joined by The Ringer’s Justin Verrier to recap the Bucks’ Game 5 victory over the Hawks (1:11). Then they each draft an All–NBA Playoff...

Chris Paul Puts Up 41 Points to Go to His First NBA Finals. Plus: Bucks-Hawks Game 5 Preview | Real Ones

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chief Meme Officer Jomi joins up top for a prolific Clippers pack watch (0:28). Then Logan and Raja talk about the Suns’ first trip to the NBA Final...

The Phoenix Suns Are Headed to the NBA Finals | Group Chat

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Justin, Rob, and Big Wos get together to talk about the Suns’ win over the Clippers in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals to make it through to...

Paul George Leads the Clippers to Victory in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals | Real Ones

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja convene after Paul George leads the Clippers to a win over the Suns in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals to talk about how he has...

The Suns Take a 3-1 Lead Over the Clippers | Postgame

27 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After a bizarre game, the Phoenix Suns scraped out a a win over the Clippers in a knock-down, drag-out fourth quarter. Kevin O'Connor and J. Kyle Mann...

The Bucks Destroy the Hawks and Why Are Young Players Succeeding in the Playoffs? | The Answer

26 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Seerat is joined by the Ringer's Rob Mahoney to break down the Bucks' beat down of the Hawks in Game 2 (0:51) and take some listener questions (38:40)...

Hawks Outwork the Bucks to Win Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Plus: Rick Carlisle Is the New Pacers Head Coach. | Real Ones

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja first touch on Thursday morning’s news that Rick Carlisle has been hired by the Indiana Pacers to be the new head coach (0:38). Then ...

Trae Young Astounds in Game 1 Victory Over the Bucks. Plus: Ime Udoka Is the New Celtics Head Coach | Group Chat

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Justin, Rob, and Big Wos convene after the Hawks bested the Bucks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals to talk about Trae Young’s unbelievable...

Is Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Game Misunderstood? Plus: The 76ers Collapse, the Suns Take Game 1, and Trae Young Is a Beast. | Real Ones

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The second round of the NBA playoffs have come to an intense and exhilarating conclusion and the conference finals have begun. Logan and Raja take you...

The Hawks Advance, the Suns Take Game 1, and We Preview the Draft Lotto | Post Game

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin O'Connor and J. Kyle Mann bring you in-depth analysis from Sunday's NBA playoff games beginning with the Game 7 Hawks victory over the Sixers (0...

Crazy Clippers Comeback, Sixers Force Game 7 and What Does The Kemba Trade Mean? | The Answer

19 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris is joined by J. Kyle Mann to talk about the Clippers' comeback against the Jazz (1:00) and the Sixers forcing a game 7 against the Hawks (14:07)...

David Aldridge on Ben Simmons, Postseason Injuries, Kevin Durant’s Greatness, and More | Real Ones

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Athletic’s David Aldridge joins Logan and Raja to talk about the 76ers' collapse against the Hawks on Wednesday night and the role Ben Simmons p...

The Hawks Eke Out Incredible Comeback Win Against the 76ers and the Clippers Take Game 5 Without Kawhi Leonard. Plus: The Coaching Carousel Starts Turning Early. | Group Chat

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Ringer’s Jonathan Tjarks joins Justin, Rob, and Wos live on Greenroom Wednesday night to talk about the Hawks incredible comeback against the 76...

The Hawks and Clippers Bring Their Series to 2-2. Plus: Luka Doncic Flexes His Star Power. | Real Ones

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Logan is joined by The Ringer’s Seerat Sohi Monday night to discuss the Hawks narrowly beating the 76ers to tie up their series (1:40) and the Clipp...

The Bucks Tie Their Series and the Suns Sweep! | Post Game

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin O'Connor and J. Kyle Mann sit down to analyze this Sunday's NBA playoff games and preview the week ahead. They begin with the Bucks, who tied th...

Joel Embiid Leads the Sixers to a Game 3 Win & What is the State of NBA Villains? | The Answer

12 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Seerat is joined by The Ringer's Rob Mahoney to begin to eulogize the Nuggets after the Suns take a 3-0 series lead (2:25) and discuss Joel Embiid and...

Chris Bosh on Getting the Heatles Together and Much More. Plus: Chris Paul Is the Suns’ Secret Sauce. | Real Ones

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja talk about what Chris Paul has done on and off the court to boost this Suns team through the postseason after they mollywhopped the Nug...

The Suns Blow Out the Nuggets in Game 2. Plus: Small Markets and Young Stars Rule the 2021 Playoffs. | Group Chat

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Justin, Rob, and Wos talk about the Suns blowing the Nuggets out in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals Wednesday night (0:55). Then, with mos...

2021 NBA Playoffs for The Ringer NBA Show

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Ringer NBA team is providing instant reactions to all the playoff action and news five days a week. SUN: postgame show with Kevin O'Connor and J. ...

The Phoenix Suns Are For Real. Plus: The Bucks-Nets Series Is A Bummer So Far. | Real Ones

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Late Monday night, Logan and Raja get into Game 1 of the Suns-Nuggets second-round matchup, which Phoenix ran away with in the second half (2:15). The...

The Clippers Advance, A Weird Game In Philly, and Monday's Matchups | Post Game

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin O'Connor and J. Kyle Mann sit down every Sunday of the NBA playoffs to bring you in-depth analysis of the latest matchups! Today they break down...

Kawhi's Monster Game 6 & Are Young Players Taking Over? | The Answer

05 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Seerat is joined by The Ringer's Rob Mahoney to recap Kawhi Leonard's incredible performance in the Clippers' win over the Mavs, and they look ahead t...

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...