NBA Draft Instant Reactions: Pelicans, Hawks, Grizzlies Grab the Reins of the Draft | The Corner 3
21 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We break down the teams with the biggest draft hauls from Thursday night: the Pelicans, Hawks, and G...
James Harden vs. Chris Paul, Plus: Utah Is Trying to Seize Its Window With Mike Conley | Group Chat
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Jazz are putting their chips in the center of the table, trading for an expensive, sure-handed s...
Ka-Why Not Stay in Toronto? Plus: Draft Picks Who Will Not Fail | The Mismatch
18 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kawhi Leonard led the Toronto Raptors to the first championship in franchise history, but will he re...
The NBA Season Is Over, Yet the NBA Season Continues | Heat Check
17 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The blockbuster Anthony Davis trade kicks off a sure-to-be-dramatic offseason (3:57) as the now-immi...
Anthony Davis to the Lakers Emergency Podcast | Group Chat
16 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers and Pelicans wasted no time in kicking off a game of offseason musical chairs in the NBA....
The Toronto Raptors Are the 2019 NBA Champions | Heat Check
14 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In a thrilling Game 6 of the NBA Finals, the Toronto Raptors defeat the Golden State Warriors to win...
Kevin Durant’s Injury Changes the Offseason Calculus of Nearly Every NBA Team | Group Chat
12 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We briefly preview what the Warriors have to do to make up for the loss of Kevin Durant for the rema...
The Ripple Effects of the KD Injury, in These Finals and Beyond | The Mismatch
12 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Game 5 of the NBA Finals was headlined by Kevin Durant’s league-shaking Achilles injury and punctu...
KD Goes Down (Again), but the Warriors Survive | Heat Check
11 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Durant suffers an Achilles injury in his first game back, but the Golden State Warriors manage...
The Raptors Out-Warriored the Warriors | Heat Check
08 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Toronto Raptors push ahead to a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals after defeating the Golden State Warr...
How to Plan for Having Multiple First-Round Draft Picks | The Corner 3
06 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We review Steph Curry’s hero ball Game 3 of the NBA Finals—an interesting reversal of some past ...
The Raptors Ruin Curry’s Big Night | Heat Check
06 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A well-rounded Game 3 performance by the Toronto Raptors wins them back home-court advantage from th...
Which Upcoming Free Agent Combinations Fit Best? | Group Chat
05 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We briefly survey the NBA Finals as it stands, tied 1-1 (2:00), before diving into swirling rumors a...
The Warriors Are Up Against the Injury Bug As Well As the Raptors | The Mismatch
04 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The undermanned Golden State Warriors managed to take Game 2 from the Raptors in Toronto; as the ser...
The Warriors Pull Off a True #StrengthInNumbers Victory | Heat Check
03 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Golden State Warriors win Game 2 of the Finals in impressive fashion, overcoming various injurie...
Analyzing the NBA Draft Through the Lens of the Finals | The Corner 3
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We briefly go over Thursday night’s NBA Finals Game 1 and look forward to what adjustments the War...
Spicy P Heats Up to Take Game 1 | Heat Check
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Pascal Siakam dominates Game 1 of the Finals, leading the Toronto Raptors to a solid victory over th...
The Rockets' Reboot, the Lakers' Turmoil, and Repositioning Basketball As International Soccer | Group Chat
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We sit down ahead of the NBA Finals to go through some of the news that has broken between the end o...
A Very Mismatch Finals Preview | The Mismatch
28 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Toronto Raptors advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history. How will the...
NBA Draft Mailbag Special | The Corner 3
27 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With the NBA Finals still on hold, we convene our NBA draft experts to open up the mailbag and answe...
Are the Bucks Out of Answers for the Raptors? | Group Chat
24 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kawhi Leonard had one of the best games of his career en route to a surprising Game 5 road win over ...
Kawhi Leonard (Literally) Limps the Raptors to Another W | The Corner 3
22 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Despite Kawhi Leonard’s lingering quadricep injury, his stellar defense and the Toronto Raptors’...
The Warriors Without KD Are Still Pretty Damn Good | The Mismatch
21 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Golden State Warriors are headed to their fifth straight NBA Finals after sweeping the Portland ...
The Raptors Win the Most Boring Double-OT Playoff Game in Recent Memory | Heat Check
20 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors take advantage of an off-night from Giannis Antetokounmpo to e...
Western Conference Finals Game 2: The Blazers Just Couldn’t Close the Door on the Warriors | The Ringer NBA Show
17 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We give immediate reactions to the Warriors' hot third-quarter comeback against the Blazers, behind ...
The Brook Lopez Game Trumped the Kyle Lowry Game | The Ringer NBA Show
16 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We recap a hard-nosed win for the Milwaukee Bucks over the Toronto Raptors in Game 1 of the Eastern ...
NBA Draft Fits and Conference Finals Thoughts | The Corner 3
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Now that we know the order of the NBA draft, we go over which teams might be the best fit for the no...
Emergency NBA Draft Lottery Pod | The Ringer NBA Show
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The New Orleans Pelicans win the 2019 NBA draft lottery, presumably landing superstar prospect Zion ...
Let’s Get Ready to Conference Finals! | The Mismatch
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The shorthanded Portland Trail Blazers advance to the Western Conference finals in impressive fashio...
The Four Bounces Heard Round the World: Kawhi’s Raptors Advance | Heat Check
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kawhi Leonard’s buzzer-beating fadeaway lifts the Toronto Raptors over the Philadelphia 76ers to m...
Sixers Earn a Game 7. Have the Bucks Earned the Title of ‘Favorites’? Plus, Kevin Durant’s Injured Calf | Group Chat
10 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We give our immediate reactions to a statement game from Ben Simmons, who helped the Sixers force a ...
The Sixers’ Worst Dreams Are Being Realized. Plus, Are We Seeing a Combo-Guard Renaissance? | The Corner 3
08 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We go over what appears to be the worst possible timeline for the Sixers—backs against the wall in...
A Sad, Somber Emergency Pod for Raptors-Sixers Game 5 | The Ringer NBA Show
08 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Two of our resident Philadelphia 76ers fans commiserate over the Sixers’ embarrassing loss to the ...
The Bucks Beat the Celtics, and the Celtics Also Beat the Celtics | The Mismatch
07 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Giannis Antetokounmpo takes advantage of the imploding Boston Celtics to propel the Milwaukee Bucks ...
A Simmons-House Emergency Pod for Rockets-GSW Game 4 | The Ringer NBA Show
07 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to give immediate reactions to a gritty, frantic win for the Hou...
Murray Gets Hot, Kawhi Stays Hot, Curry Not Looking So Hot | Heat Check
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
An impressive scoring outburst from Jamal Murray helps the Denver Nuggets edge out the Portland Trai...
Have the Sixers Found Themselves? | Group Chat
03 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We give our instant reactions to the Sixers’ convincing Game 3 win over the Raptors (1:30), before...
Playoff Round 2 Check-in, Plus an Early Look at the Centers in the NBA Draft | The Corner 3
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We check in with each of the four playoff series, including what the Celtics need from Kyrie Irving ...
Warriors-Rockets Game 2 Instant Reactions | The Ringer NBA Show
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Game 2 of the most anticipated playoff series thus far, the Golden State Warriors hold off a bloo...
Raptors-Sixers Might Be the Big Matchup We Were Promised After All | The Mismatch
30 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Philadelphia 76ers defeat the juggernaut Toronto Raptors in Game 2, tempering concerns of a one-...
How the Warriors “Stole” Game 1 From the Rockets | Heat Check
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The first game of the highly anticipated second-round matchup between the Golden State Warriors and ...
Tying Up Warriors Loose Ends and Previewing Round 2 | Group Chat
26 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We wonder whether the Warriors can close the Clippers in Game 6 in L.A., or whether we’re starting...
Damian Lillard Sent Russell Westbrook and the Thunder Home | The Corner 3
24 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We recap one of the most ridiculous shots in NBA history—Damian Lillard’s 37-foot stepback 3 to ...
It’s Time to Fear the Deer | The Mismatch
23 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Phoenix Suns fire head coach Igor Kokoskov, continuing a season of constant upheaval for the fra...
Round 1 Check-In: Where Do Teams Stand? Plus, Player-Fan Interaction | Heat Check
22 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With the first round of the NBA playoffs in full effect, Joe House calls in to check on where the cu...
No Embiid? No Problem! | Group Chat
19 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Philadelphia 76ers found themselves without superstar center Joel Embiid against the Nets in Bro...
The Nuggets' Comeback Might’ve Saved Their Season | The Corner 3
17 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We break down how Jamal Murray shot his way out of his cold streak, helping the Nuggets tie their se...
The Warriors Blew a 31-Point Lead | The Mismatch
16 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The resilient Los Angeles Clippers make a historic comeback against the reigning champion Golden Sta...
Upset SZN: Game 1 Shockers and Not-So-Shockers | Heat Check
15 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The 2019 NBA playoffs are finally here! The first round kicked off with some surprising upsets (2:53...
The Playoff Matchup Draft | The Corner 3
12 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We preview the 2019 NBA playoffs by drafting the series we’re most excited to watch, including int...
The NBA Playoff Brackets Are Set | Group Chat
11 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We open by briefly delving into the Kings firing Dave Joerger, and examining what the potential tric...
Magic Johnson Stepped Down and the Lakers Are (Further) Off the Rails | The Ringer NBA Show
10 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Magic Johnson resigning put the finishing touches on an NBA season that was filled with an absurd am...
Ten Questions Leading Into the Playoffs | The Mismatch
09 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Top prospects audition for the pros in the NCAA championship game (0:46) while the still-murky NBA p...
Concern-Trolling Playoff Teams and Just Concerns for the Sixers | Heat Check
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With the postseason just within grasp, which flaws could haunt playoff-bound teams in the weeks to c...
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s MVP Moment | The Corner 3
05 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We recap the exciting Bucks comeback win over the Sixers on Thursday night, which featured gigantic ...
Whose Future Timeline Is the Darkest? | Group Chat
04 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We weigh the different bleak futures of some of the NBA’s bottom-feeders and try to determine who ...
First-Round Matchups We’d Like to See | The Mismatch
02 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With the end of the regular season in sight, which first-round matchups would be the most interestin...
The Only Playoff Race Left: The Eastern Conference | Heat Check
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With the Western Conference playoff teams locked in, we shift our focus to the four teams competing ...
Sixteen(-ish) NBA Prospects in the Sweet 16 | The Corner 3
29 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Halfway through the Sweet 16 in the NCAA tournament, we examine the notable players with draft poten...
2019 NBA Award SZN Is Here | Group Chat
28 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We hand out some traditional awards for the 2018-19 NBA season, as well as a bevy of 'Group Chat'–...
(Not) Jockeying for Playoff Matchups | The Mismatch
26 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jusuf Nurkic’s horrific leg injury takes the air out of the Portland Trail Blazers’ postseason a...
The NBA All-Entertainment Team and the Über-competitive Coach of the Year Race | Heat Check
25 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Who have been the most entertaining personalities in the NBA this season? (4:01) Plus: our pick for ...
Ja Morant Mania and the NCAA Tournament Through an NBA Draft Lens | The Corner 3
22 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We assess a dominant first-game performance from Murray State point guard Ja Morant, who has now sol...
The Playoff Watchability Rankings | Group Chat
21 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We do some in-depth analysis on the Sixers finally getting over the hump and beating the Celtics, th...
The Hottest Team in the NBA Right Now Is … the Spurs?! | The Mismatch
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Another home victory against the Golden State Warriors marks an impressive nine-game winning streak ...
The Degenerate’s Guide to the NBA Playoff Race | Heat Check
18 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Resident gambling degenerate Joe House gives his predictions for how the playoff race will shake out...
Early 2019 NBA Draft Thoughts | The Corner 3
15 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We react to Thursday night’s games, where the Pacers proved they’re going to be a tough out in t...
Which Team Is Headed for a First-Round Upset? | Group Chat
14 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Now that the Anthony Davis trade saga has cooled down, we wonder whether the dwindling list of poten...
The Race for the Playoffs and the Race for the Lottery | The Mismatch
12 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Altercations mar an otherwise entertaining night in the NBA (0:53), playoff-bound teams jockey for m...
The Infallible Warriors Might Not Be So Infallible | Heat Check
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Amid a dynastic run of dominance, the Golden State Warriors are starting to show some cracks (2:47)....
We Unironically Care About the Eastern Conference Playoff Race | The Corner 3
08 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We start by taking stock of the incredible Thunder vs. Blazers Thursday-night game, which featured 5...
LeBron Passes Jordan and Lakers Fans Are ... Apathetic? | Group Chat
07 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We react to the underwhelming response from the Lakers crowd as LeBron James passed Michael Jordan f...
Is This Your King? The Clippers Win the Battle for L.A. | The Mismatch
05 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Clippers add one more blow to the Lakers’ playoffs hopes (1:40) while the Boston Celtics’ ch...
Who Is to Blame for the Lakers’ Letdown? | Heat Check
04 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Los Angeles Lakers continue their collapse (4:04) while the Eastern Conference playoff race heat...
How Many 3s Will Trae Young Be Shooting in 2029? | The Corner 3
01 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We recap the Jazz-Nuggets game and wonder whether this is proof that the Jazz are back to where they...
Our NBA Potluck Dinner | Group Chat
28 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We all bring one team, one player, and one take to discuss on this episode. Featured: the Boston Cel...
Are We Sure the Lakers Will Make the Playoffs? | The Mismatch (Ep. 393)
26 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After falling below .500, the Los Angeles Lakers are at risk of missing the playoffs (1:19). Plus: c...
Are We In or Out on LeBron, Davis, Zion, Durant, Kyrie, and More? | Heat Check (Ep. 392)
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With so many story lines in the NBA, which ones are we in on (3:41)? Then: the New Orleans Pelicans’...
The Playoff Musical Chairs in the Western Conference | The Corner 3 (Ep. 391)
22 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about the sustainability of the Lakers' flipping the switch and what it means for Western Co...
Should We Care Whether Kyrie Irving Is Happy? | Group Chat (Ep. 390)
21 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We react briefly to the news that top prospect Zion Williamson has a sprained knee (2:40) before div...
Stories From NBA All-Star Weekend | The Mismatch (Ep. 389)
19 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our hosts had an eventful time in Charlotte over All-Star Weekend, and they’re here to share some ...
Our Top 25 Players Right Now and the Ongoing Anthony Davis Headache | Heat Check (Ep. 388)
18 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The New Orleans Pelicans’ Anthony Davis problem casts a shadow on All-Star Weekend (1:57). Plus: d...
Early Returns on the Eastern Conference Arms Race, Plus Pelicans Talk With Arcade Fire’s Win Butler | The Corner 3 (Ep. 387)
15 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We run down the list of the five Eastern Conference contenders that made deadline additions and wher...
A Ringer NBA Investigation: Who’s to Blame for the Lakers Tailspin? | Group Chat (Ep. 386)
14 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We parse last night’s news through the lens of some unnecessarily hot takes—Luka is the next LeB...
MVPaul George? Plus: the Rising East | The Mismatch (Ep. 385)
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Paul George’s MVP case grows as his scorching offensive streak continues (1:15), Marc Gasol bolste...
The New-New Sixers Look Good-Good | Heat Check (Ep. 384)
11 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The anticlimactic nonresolution of the Anthony Davis saga leaves the Western Conference at the mercy...
NBA Trade Deadline: Eastern Conference Power Shifts and Favorite Trades | The Ringer NBA Show (Ep. 383)
08 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The trade deadline delivered on medium deals—including Marc Gasol to the Raptors, Tobias Harris to...
The Sixers Are All In (We Think?), With Bill Simmons | The Ringer NBA Show (Ep. 382)
06 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Simmons and Chris Ryan hop on the Ringer NBA Show feed to talk about the Sixers spending what w...
Is Anthony Davis’s Price Tag Worth It? | The Mismatch (Ep. 381)
05 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Los Angeles Lakers may need to overpay to acquire Anthony Davis before the trade deadline (3:57)...
Trade Deadline Week Is Here and the Big Hitters Get Busy | Heat Check (Ep. 380)
04 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers, Celtics, Knicks, and Sixers are making noise as the trade deadline approaches (3:39), wh...
Kristaps Porzingis Is Out in New York. Does This Mean Two (or Three?) Superstars Might Be In? | The Corner 3 (Ep. 379)
01 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We break down the Kristaps Porzingis–to-Dallas trade from every angle: the Mavericks, the Knicks, ...
Assessing the Best Anthony Davis Trade Packages | Group Chat (Ep. 378)
31 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We pore over the myriad teams that could offer a reasonable package for Anthony Davis: chief among t...
Where Will Anthony Davis End Up? | The Mismatch (Ep. 377)
29 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Los Angeles Lakers are the clear front-runners to trade for Anthony Davis, but 28 other teams co...
Anthony Davis Wants Out | Heat Check (Ep. 376)
28 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Wojnarowski dropped a not-so-surprising Woj bomb on Monday morning, reporting that Anthony Da...
The Rolling Raptors and All-Star Reserves, Plus: A Special Interview With Nikola Jokic | The Corner 3 (Ep. 375)
25 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The hype around the Toronto Raptors has died down despite their continued excellence (0:40). With th...
Where Do the Pacers Turn Without Victor Oladipo? | Group Chat (Ep. 374)
24 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We digest the news that Victor Oladipo is out for the rest of the season by wondering whether the Pa...
Uh-oh, the Warriors Look Invincible Again | The Mismatch (Ep. 373)
22 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The juggernaut Golden State Warriors look unstoppable as of late (4:10) and Carmelo Anthony looks to...
The NBA All-Drama All-Stars and the Western Conference Shuffle | Heat Check (Ep. 372)
21 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What would the All-Star teams look like if they were selected on the merits of creating drama (3:11)...
Dennis Smith Jr.‘s Unraveling Drama in Dallas, Plus All-Star Ballots | The Corner 3 (Ep. 371)
18 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis Smith Jr. is the latest high draft pick to become uncomfortable with the ball being taken out...
Playing Trade-Deadline Doctor and Going Deep on the Pelicans | Group Chat (Ep. 370)
17 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We diagnose the problems that the Celtics, the Lakers, and the Grizzlies will have to address at the...