The Ringer NBA Show

The 'Real Ones' 2020-21 NBA Season Preview | Real Ones

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja answer all the questions in The Ringer’s 2020-21 NBA entrance survey (1:30), and then give their award picks for the upcoming NBA sea...

What Are 2021 Expectations for Giannis, Luka, and ... Lu Dort? | The Answer

18 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan ponders expectations from different perspectives as the season gets close to tip-off (01:00). New Ringer staffer Mirin Fader...

Taylor Rooks on NBA Player-Media Relations, Betting in the Bubble, and More | Real Ones

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Bleacher Report’s Taylor Rooks joins Logan and Raja to talk about the emotional highs and lows of the NBA bubble (1:00), how she approaches relation...

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Supermax Is a Referendum on the Small Market vs. Big Market Debate in the NBA

16 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are joined by Sports Illustrated’s Michael Pina as we take our last pod before the start of the NBA season as an opportunity to pontificate on Ha...

Does Kyrie Have a Point? A Deep Dive Into the Relationship Between NBA Players and the Media | Real Ones

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja start off the top with Kyrie’s most recent comments on the media and Raja’s experiences with the media-NBA player relationship (7:0...

Trailer for the 2020-2021 NBA Season!

12 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Introducing The Ringer NBA Show's 2020-2021 slate: 'Real Ones' with Logan Murdock and Raja Bell on Mondays and Thursdays, 'Group Chat' with Justin Ver...

Does the NBA have a James Harden Problem? | The Answer

11 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan searches for solutions to the James Harden saga on the debut episode of “The Answer”. First, Chris is joined by Kirk Gol...

Kendrick Perkins on Harden, Westbrook, the 76ers, Kyrie, and Much More | Real Ones

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

NBA champion Kendrick Perkins joins Logan and Raja on their very first Thursday podcast to talk about his newfound career in NBA media (1:15), the Har...

Making Heads or Tails of James Harden in Houston. Plus a Retrospective on John Wall in Washington. | Group Chat

09 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

James Harden has finally showed up to Houston training camp to participate in the COVID-19 preseason protocols—but does that mean he’ll remain a R...

James Harden’s Antics, Kawhi and PG’s Antics, and the League’s Antics | Real Ones

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja are back talking about James Harden’s COVID-unsafe antics in Atlanta and Las Vegas and decidedly not in Houston (1:00), Kawhi and Pau...

Will Westbrook Help the Wizards? Plus: Lakers Loom Large and PG-13 Talks Trash | The Mismatch

04 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Subscribe now to the new feed on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts for ALL future episodes of "The Mismatch". On their last-ever podca...

Emergency Podcast: Rockets Trade Russell Westbrook to the Wizards for John Wall | The Ringer NBA Show

03 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Logan Murdock, Chris Ryan, and Kevin O’Connor heed the call as the Rockets trade Russell Westbrook to the Wizards for John Wall and a 2023 protected...

Taking News: Training Camp Edition | Group Chat

02 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Justin, Rob, and Tjarks are joined by The Athletic’s Zach Harper to take some news. They compete against each other to have the best takes on the po...

Three Free Agent Signings We Like and Three We Don’t | The Mismatch

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

KOC and Verno have a VERY special announcement at the top of the show, so don’t pump that 30-second fast-forward too hard. Then they get into how co...

What Do You Have to Do to Get Nailed for Tampering in the NBA? | Real Ones

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja take a look at how tampering functions in the NBA and how badly you have to mess up in order to be investigated in light of the Bogdan ...

Will Giannis Sign the Supermax Extension? Plus: The Suns’ Ceiling With Chris Paul. | Group Chat

25 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Velazquez of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel joins the show to discuss what lies in store for Giannis and the Bucks: Will he sign his extension? H...

Free Agency Shuffle: Playoff Potential, Puzzling Contracts, and Championship Contenders | The Mismatch

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Verno and KOC get into all the most fascinating free agency moves from the past few days. First they look at teams that have vaulted themselves from t...

Which Teams Have Done Enough in Free Agency to Be Championship Contenders? | Real Ones

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja discuss the massive contracts that have been handed out in free agency this season (0:45) and the young players who received their firs...

Unpacking the Bogdanovic Debacle and First Day of Free Agency Recap | The Mismatch

21 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Verno and KOC discuss the Bogdan Bogdanovic debacle and its affect on the first few hours of free agency (0:00), the situation in Philly, what the Haw...

The Ringer NBA Show Post-Draft Special

19 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Ringer’s draft mavens Kevin O’Connor, Jonathan Tjarks, and J. Kyle Mann convene the morning after the 2020 NBA draft to go over the top three ...

Rockets Hit a Wall and More Trade Rumors. Plus: Predraft Spectacular. | Group Chat

18 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Justin, Tjarks, and Rob are joined by J. Kyle Mann to talk about the latest trade scuttlebutt circulating on the internet about a potential Russell We...

The Trade Machine Is Whirring: CP3, Jrue, and Bogdan Are on the Move. Plus: Possible Draft Pick Trade-Ups | The Mismatch

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Verno and KOC run through the myriad gigantic after-dark trades that kept us all up last night, including Chris Paul to the Suns (1:27), Jrue Holiday ...

Chris Paul Is Headed to the Suns, James Harden Reportedly Requested a Trade, and More | Real Ones

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Ryan joins Logan to briefly discuss Chris Paul being traded to the Phoenix Suns (0:01). Then Logan and Raja jump on to talk about the rumors abs...

The Rockets Are Burning Out Their Fuse. Plus: Sleeper Draft Picks with Jonathan Tjarks and J. Kyle Mann. | The Mismatch

13 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Verno and KOC get into the absolute dumpster fire raging in Houston right now with Westbrook forcing a trade and multiple role players expressing disc...

A "Plausible Eventual Possibility” With Nate Duncan | Group Chat

11 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Justin, Rob, and Tjarks are joined by Nate Duncan to talk about recent reports from Kevin O’Connor that Russell Westbrook could be had in a trade an...

NBA 2020-2021 Season Dates Are Set. Plus: Where LaMelo Ball and Other Prospects Will Wind Up in the Draft | The Mismatch

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Verno and KOC get into all the NBA news that’s broken over the past couple of days regarding the start of the 2020-2021 season (0:45) and where LaMe...

Austin Rivers on the NBA’s Return, Doc Rivers' Move From LA to Philly, and More | Real Ones

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja are back talking about the NBA’s plan to return to basketball December 22 (45:00). Then, Austin Rivers joins Logan to discuss the Roc...

NBA Tentatively Approves 2020-21 Season Plan. Plus: Draft Rumors With Jonathan Tjarks and J. Kyle Mann | The Mismatch

06 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Verno and KOC get into all the intricacies of Thursday’s tentative deal between the NBA and NBPA to start the 2020-21 season during the week of Chri...

Jrue Holiday Trade Rumors With Scott Kushner and the Knicks' Future With Mike Vorkunov | Group Chat

04 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Times-Picayune’s Scott Kushner joins Justin, Rob, and Tjarks to talk about this morning’s Jrue Holiday trade rumors (1:55). Then, The Athletic...

Season Start Date Negotiations Are Heating Up. Plus: Most Intriguing Players of the Week. | The Mismatch

03 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Verno and KOC discuss the developments in the debate over the start of the 2020-21 NBA season (1:00), then get into their intriguing free agents, retu...

The Nets Coaching Staff Grows and the NBA Draft Rumor Mill | Real Ones

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja discuss Mike D’Antoni being added to Steve Nash’s coaching staff (7:50). Then they discuss how much you can trust predraft rumors (...

The Coaching Carousel Keeps Spinning. Plus: Draft Deep Dive With Jonathan Tjarks and J. Kyle Mann | The Mismatch

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Verno and KOC discuss the breaking news that Mike D’Antoni is headed to Brooklyn (0:00), plus Daryl Morey’s move to the 76ers’ front office (3:3...

The Daryl Morey Process Comes to Philly. Plus: The Warriors Have Reentered the Chat, With Anthony Slater | Group Chat

28 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Justin and Sixers fan Chris Ryan delve into the breaking news of the day: Daryl Morey signs a five-year deal with the 76ers (1:30). Then The Athletic’...

Most Intriguing Free Agents, Gainfully Employed Players, and Draft Picks | The Mismatch

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Verno and KOC get together to chat about developments in the ongoing negotiation over when the next NBA season will start (1:20). Then they get into t...

Bubble Basketball, LeBron vs. Kawhi, Duncan vs. AD, and More With Danny Green | Real Ones

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja are joined by three-time NBA champion Danny Green to talk about what it was like to play and win in the bubble, playing with LeBron and...

How Will Stan Van Gundy Fit With the Pelicans? Plus: NBA Mailbag | The Mismatch

23 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Verno and KOC are back analyzing the Stan Van Gundy hire in New Orleans (1:20) and answering your mailbag questions about the draft, offseason team bu...

Road to a Brighter Future: Pacers, Suns, and Pelicans Offseason Moves | Group Chat

21 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

J. Kyle Mann joins Justin, Rob, and Tjarks to talk about the offseason for a few of the more underappreciated teams, including the Pacers’ new head ...

Three Things to Look Forward to in the NBA Offseason | The Mismatch

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Verno and KOC start off by discussing when the next NBA season should start, then they each get into their top three things to look forward to during ...

The Lakers’ Ceiling, Clippers Rumors, Plus Raja’s 2007 WCF Experience | Real Ones

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja get into what the Lakers’ ceiling could look like (9:59), all the suspect rumors coming out about Kawhi and the Clippers and what the...

Daryl Morey Resigns From the Rockets, Ty Lue Promoted at the Clippers, Plus: NBA Mailbag | The Mismatch

16 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Verno and KOC get into the hiring of Ty Lue as head coach of the Clippers and Daryl Morey’s resignation from the Rockets (0:35). Then they dig into ...

Officially the Offseason: Coaching Carousel, Team Building, and the Draft for Dummies | Group Chat

14 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Justin, Rob, and Tjarks are joined by The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor to talk head coaching rumors (0:39) and potential offseason moves for teams arou...

How Will the NBA Adapt to the Lakers’ Successful Style of Play? | The Mismatch

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Verno and KOC in a post-Finals glow discuss why there’s no asterisk on this championship (0:32), the future of this Lakers team and how the rest of ...

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are the 2020 NBA Champions | Real Ones

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja go live right after LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers win the 2020 NBA championship to talk about Game 6 and how this win impacts...

The Heat Stay Alive in Game 5 of the NBA Finals with Bill Simmons | The Mismatch

10 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Verno and KOC go live after the Heat outlast the Lakers in Game 5 of the NBA Finals with special guest Bill Simmons.  Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin ...

Lakers Earn NBA Finals Game 4 Win Over Heat | Group Chat

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Justin, Rob, and Tjarks convene right after the tight and scrappy Game 4 of the NBA Finals to talk about the Lakers’ win to go up 3-1 in the series ...

Can Miami Make the 2020 NBA Finals Even More Interesting? | The Mismatch

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Verno and KOC talk about Miami’s win in Game 3 of the NBA Finals (3:07), what to look for in Game 4 (18:54), and whether they think that Miami has ...

Jimmy Butler Reigns As the Heat Take Game 3 of the NBA Finals | Real Ones

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja convene right after Game 3 of the NBA Finals to talk about the Lakers’ meltdown and Jimmy Butler’s unreal 40-point triple-double (0...

Lakers Go Up 2-0 on the Heat in NBA Finals, Plus: Doc Rivers to Philadelphia | The Mismatch

03 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Verno and KOC convene after the Lakers beat the Heat in Game 2 of the NBA Finals to talk about this Lakers roster and whether the Heat have a chance a...

The Lakers Look Unbeatable: NBA Finals Game 1 Postgame

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Kevin O'Connor break down a tumultuous Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Los Angles Lakers and Miami Heat, which the ...

The 7 Most Interesting Questions About the NBA Finals | Group Chat

30 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Justin, Rob, and Tjarks attempt to answer the seven most interesting questions about this season’s thrilling Lakers vs. Heat NBA Finals, including w...

The Unexpected and Unpredictable Lakers vs. Heat NBA Finals, Plus: Doc Rivers Is “Out” With the Clippers | The Mismatch

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chris and Kevin discuss Adrian Wojnarowski’s latest bomb that Doc Rivers is “out” with the Clippers organization (0:39), Game 6 of the Eastern C...

Miami Heat Overcome the Celtics to Face the Lakers in the NBA Finals | Real Ones

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s newly dubbed 'Real Ones,' Logan and Raja discuss Miami’s monster victory over the Celtics in Game 6 to win the Eastern Conference final...

The Lakers Squeak Out a Win, Plus: Holding Out for a Herro, and the Bulls’ Future With Donovan | The Mismatch

25 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chris and Kevin get together to talk about the Lakers’ narrow win over the Nuggets to go up 3-1 in the Western Conference finals (1:22), the superst...

Nuggets Smoke the Lakers and Playing Coaching Matchmaker with Mike Trudell | Group Chat

23 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lakers.com's Mike Trudell joins Justin, Jon, and Rob to go over the Lakers’ loss in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals to the Nuggets (0:34), m...

Don’t Count the Nuggets Out, Hayward’s Importance, and Awards Voting Hysteria | The Mismatch

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor cover the Lakers-Nuggets Western Conference finals (1:06), the importance of Gordon Hayward to the Celtics’ succes...

The Lakers Are … Inevitable, the Celtics Get Their Heads in the Game, and the Wubble Is in Jeopardy

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja are back Monday morning discussing the inevitability of the Lakers-Nuggets series (5:18), whether awards snubs motivate star players (1...

Celtics Can’t Take the Heat in Eastern Conference Finals Game 2 Loss | The Mismatch

18 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Heat beat the Celtics to go up 2-0 in the Eastern Conference finals, and Chris and Kevin got together after the game to talk about the Celtics’ ...

Clippers Gonna Clip, Nuggets Kill Them With Joy, and Bam Goes the Dynamite with Ben Golliver | Group Chat

16 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Justin Verrier, Jonathan Tjarks, and Rob Mahoney are joined by The Washington Post’s Ben Golliver to decompress from the dopamine overdose of the Nu...

The Keys to Clippers vs. Nuggets and Celtics vs. Heat and the Future for the Raptors and Rockets | The Mismatch

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor discuss the importance of Kawhi Leonard and Nikola Jokic in Game 7 of the Clippers-Nuggets series (0:43) and what to...

Who’s Afraid of the Big, Bad Clippers? Not the Nuggets. | Real Ones

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Logan Murdock and Raja Bell hop on during this basketball-less Monday to figure out who’s to blame for the Clippers’ less-than-expected performanc...

Instant Reaction: Boston Wins Game 7 and Heat vs. Celtics Preview

12 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin O'Connor and Logan Murdock hop on right after Celtics-Raptors Game 7 to share their instant reactions (00:11) as well as a very early preview of...

Rockets in Retrograde: Lakers Punish Houston in Game 4 | The Mismatch

11 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor discuss the Rockets’ abysmal showing against the Lakers in Game 4 and what potential moves the team might make in ...

The Bucks Stop Here, What's Next for Billy Donovan, and Playoff Rondo Manifests | Group Chat

09 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Justin, Jonathan, and Rob are joined by Ethan Strauss of The Athletic to discuss what the Bucks can do to move forward from a disappointing loss in th...

Dead or Alive: Nuggets Still Kicking, Bucks Barely Twitching, Raptors and Lakers Fight for Their Lives | The Mismatch

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor get into all the conference semifinal matchups about halfway through the round, starting with a surprisingly competi...

The Westbrook Conundrum, the Perfect Sidekick for Giannis, and Is Miami a Championship Contender? | Real Ones

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Logan Murdock and Raja Bell get into the Lakers' Game 2 win against Houston and the role Russell Westbrook plays in swinging Rockets games (2:48), whe...

Raptors Snatch Last-Half-Second Victory From Celtics, Bucks Still Can’t Take the Heat, and Steve Nash Named New Nets Head Coach | The Mismatch

04 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor dive into the Raptors’ huge one-point victory over the Boston Celtics to stay in their second-round series (1:51),...

Emergency Podcast: Brooklyn Nets Hire Steve Nash As Head Coach and Rockets Beat OKC

03 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Logan Murdock and Raja Bell share their reactions to the Brooklyn Nets signing Steve Nash to a four-year head-coaching deal and keeping interim head c...

Unpacking the Nuggets' Win, Discussing the Raptors' Supreme Struggle, and Lu Dort Nerd Corner With Wosny Lambre | Group Chat

02 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Justin, Jonathan, and Rob are joined by The Athletic's Wosny Lambre to discuss the drag-out battle between the Nuggets and the Jazz in Game 7 and what...

The Grand Rockets Debate Continues, the Bucks Feel the Heat, and Murray Mania | The Mismatch

01 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Verno and KOC turn yet another contentious page in their ongoing Houston Rockets debate after the Rockets' embarrassing Game 6 collapse against the Ok...

Mitchell and Murray Face Off, Kawhi Clinches the First Round, and Blazers and Mavericks Head Home | Real Ones

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja discuss the incredible back-and-forth guard play between Donovan Mitchell and Jamal Murray in the Jazz-Nuggets series (5:22), what mov...

J.B. Bickerstaff on the NBA Strike and Racial Justice | The Mismatch

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Verno and KOC are joined by Cleveland Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff to discuss the NBA players’ strike and how professional sports can lead ...

Emergency Podcast: Reactions to the NBA Players' Strike

26 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Logan Murdock, Rob Mahoney, and Van Lathan share their real-time reactions to the NBA postponing Wednesday's games as a result of the player strike ...

A Clippers and Mavs Blowout, and Pacers Fire Nate McMillan with Tom Haberstroh | Group Chat

26 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Justin, Jon, and Rob are joined by NBC Sports' Tom Haberstroh to talk about Tuesday's blowout between the Clippers and the Mavs, including the drama s...

The First Round: The Close, the Not, and the Swept | The Mismatch

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Verno and KOC discuss the competitive first-round matchups (1:16), teams that are figuratively on the ropes (28:37), and the already-concluded series ...

Luka Is Unreal, Fixing the Sixers, and "Kobe Day" | Real Ones

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja discuss Luka Doncic's stunning performance against the Clippers and where he fits in when it comes to the top franchise building blo...

Lottery Reactions! Plus: The Rockets Blast Off, Don’t Worry About the Lakers, and the Sixers Roll Over | The Mismatch

21 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Verno and KOC react to the 2020 NBA draft lottery (1:16) before discussing the ongoing first-round series in the playoffs (24:07). Hosts: Chris Verno...

The Lakers' Continued Offensive Woes, Clippers vs. Mavericks, and Giving Jimmy Butler the Respect He Deserves | Group Chat

19 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Justin, Jonathan, and Rob are joined by L.A. Times reporter Dan Woike to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers' woes against the Portland Trail Blazers in Ga...

Playoff Basketball Is Back: Breaking Down Jazz vs. Nuggets, Raptors vs. Nets, Sixers vs. Celtics, and Clippers vs. Mavericks | The Mismatch

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Verno and KOC break down the first day of playoff games, including Donovan Mitchell’s 57-point performance that still couldn’t save the Jazz (2:42...

Play-in Excitement, the Dame vs. Steph Debate, the Importance of Role Players in the Postseason | Real Ones

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Logan Murdock and Raja Bell sit down to discuss the winners and losers of this weekend's play-in games (09:18). Logan also debates Raja on his take ab...

The Portland Trail Blazers Advance, Plus: Next-Round Predictions | The Mismatch

14 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Verno and KOC discuss the Portland Trail Blazers' win over the Brooklyn Nets and what we can expect for their next matchup against the Memphis Grizzli...

Damian Lillard, Sixers Sadness, and What to Do With Denver | Group Chat

12 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Justin, Rob, and Jonathan talk about bubble MVP Damian Lillard (01:25). Chris Ryan joins to discuss the downer of a time the 76ers are having and how ...

Seeds, Seeds, Seeds, Fixing the Sixers, and the Bubble Suns | The Mismatch

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Verno and KOC discuss the narrowing race for the 8-seed in the West (0:37), the never-ending quest to make the Philadelphia 76ers' roster fit together...

Damian Lillard Balls Out, Devin Booker in Phoenix, and Should We Worry About the Lakers? | Real Ones

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Logan Murdock and Raja Bell discuss this weekend’s games, including Damian Lillard’s incredible showing against the 76ers (00:41). They also talk ...

Kemba Walker on the Celtics’ Title Hopes, New York Basketball, and MJ Stories | R2C2 with CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

08 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

CC and Ryan are joined by All-NBA point guard Kemba Walker to discuss how he’s adjusted to the Orlando bubble (11:58), New York basketball (25:13), ...

Dame Time in the Bubble, the Bright Now Suns, and the Race for the 8-Seed in the West | The Mismatch

07 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Verno and KOC discuss the Portland Trail Blazers’ strong push for the playoffs (1:18), the Phoenix Suns’ surprising run (17:54), and the jockeying...

The Excitement of the Rockets and Blazers, the Suns' Contention, and Nerd Corner With the Lakers | Group Chat

05 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

'Group Chat' returns to talk about the excitement in the NBA bubble, including the Rockets–Trail Blazers barn burner and the return of Carmelo Antho...

Shake’s Big Shot, Zion Bounces Back, and the Jimmy Butler Mystery | The Mismatch

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Verno and KOC react to Shake Milton’s clutch game-winner against the Spurs (0:43), the fight for the 8-seed (13:26), the micro-ball Rockets (23:40),...

Reporting on the Bubble With Raja Bell | Real Ones

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Logan Murdock is joined by Raja Bell as they break down the start of the NBA season. They discuss the kind of play they are seeing inside the bubble (...

Give Us More Lakers-Clippers, Free Zion, and the Seeding Race | The Mismatch

31 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Verno and KOC discuss the thrilling kickoff of seeding games in Orlando: Clippers-Lakers (0:42) and Jazz-Pelicans (32:51). Then, they preview the week...

Thibs in New York, Lou Will’s Excursion, and Seeding Games Preview | The Mismatch

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Verno and KOC discuss the New York Knicks hiring Tom Thibodeau (0:12), Lou Williams visiting Magic City while on leave from the Orlando campus (21:30)...

Basketball Is Back! Scrimmages Takeaways, Changing Expectations, and Mailbag Questions | The Mismatch

24 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Verno and KOC react to the first NBA scrimmages in Orlando and potential new game operations (4:28) before answering a few questions from you, the lis...

The Latest NBA COVID-19 Testing Reveals No New Positive Tests. Plus: Regular-Season Award Selections | The Mismatch

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the most recent NBA COVID-19 testing results, which revealed no new positive tests of players in the Orlando bubble (2:08). Then, we break ...

Which Team—Apart from the Lakers and Clippers—Has the Best Shot of Coming Out of the West? | The Mismatch

17 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the news that Victor Oladipo is now considering returning to play this season after previously stating he’d be out for the year (4:16). T...

Russell Westbrook Announces He Tested Positive for COVID-19. Plus: Bruno Caboclo and Richaun Holmes Break Quarantine. | The Mismatch

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Russell Westbrook announced on Instagram that he tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms while away from the team. What will th...

Senator Cory Booker on NCAA Reform, Speaking on the Senate Floor, the Criminal Justice System, and Fighting for a Better America | Flying Coach With Steve Kerr and Pete Carroll

13 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Steve and Pete provide updates on the upcoming NBA and NFL seasons before welcoming Senator Cory Booker to discuss player exploitation in the NCAA, hi...

Would the Bucks Give Giannis a 10-Year, $1 Billion Contract If There Were No Salary Cap? | The Mismatch

10 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the NBA bubble food photos that leaked on social media and the most recent roster additions for fringe playoff teams (2:11). Then, we open ...

Vince Carter and Antawn Jamison on Their Many Years in the League, Black Fatherhood, and Player Activism | The Bakari Sellers Podcast

08 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Bakari is joined by former NBA players Vince Carter and Antawn Jamison to talk about their respective NBA careers (8:15), Black fatherhood (22:29), Vi...

Bradley Beal Is Out for the Season. So, Remind Us Why the Wizards Are Going to Orlando? | The Mismatch

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the breaking news that Brad Beal will sit out the rest of the season to manage a shoulder injury he’s been dealing with this season. What...

How Will the Last Eight Games Affect Playoff Seeding?

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss how some of the lower seeds might get shuffled in the final eight games of the regular season before locking in the playoff matchups (10:30...

J.R. Smith Might Be Joining the Lakers to Replace Avery Bradley. Which Other Players Sitting Out Will Have the Biggest Impact? | The Mismatch

26 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

After the first wave of news about which NBA players are opting out of the Orlando bubble plan for the season’s restart, we discuss whether our view...