The Ringer NBA Show

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 has the longest path back to contention (2:00). Th...

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 interesting (0:56)? Plus: even more NBA draft takeaways from...

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 for the last three spots in the Eastern Conference...

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 potential (1:12). Plus: parity between the Eastern and ...

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'–specific ones—like Most Washed, the Best Player ...

(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 ambitions (1:00), the variability of playoff seedin...

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 Coach of the Year from an unusually stacked pool o...

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 solidified his case to be a top-three pick in the com...

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, then wonder whether the Thunder’s recent skid mean...

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 for the San Antonio Spurs (6:46). Plus: previewing...

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 in each conference (4:05). Plus: New York Knicks ...

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 the playoffs and Luka Doncic started to look worn d...

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 potential outcomes means he might just re-sign in New O...

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 matchup advantages (20:21), and draft season approa...

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). But is anyone a real threat to challenge the reig...

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 51 points from Damian Lillard in a Thunder victory ...

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 for fourth on the NBA’s all-time leading scorers ...

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’ chemistry issues continue to fester (31:15). Plus: t...

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 heats up (17:21). Plus: an inside look at the story of...

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 need to be to contend in the Western Conference (...

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 Celtics, the Los Angeles Lakers, Chris Paul, Ben Simm...

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: checking in with the young rebuilding teams (33:28)...

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’ continuing conundrum (30:55) and the most inter...

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 Conference playoff contenders the Kings, Clippers, a...

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 diving deep on the recent Kyrie Irving interview with...

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 notable highlights. Hosts: Chris Vernon, Kevin O’...

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: debating the Ringer staff’s ranking of the top 25...

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 where they’ll stand in relation to each other come p...

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 LeBron, Jake Layman is first-team All-NBA, Buddy Hiel...

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 bolsters the already-formidable Toronto Raptors (10:45),...

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 of the Golden State Warriors (3:03), while the re...

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, and Nikola Mirotic to the Bucks—but...

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 was left of their draft capital to acquire Tobias H...

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). Plus: Which trade candidates could propel fringe...

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), while the New Orleans Pelicans are still looking to ...

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, Porzingis himself, Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis, th...

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 them the Lakers and Celtics, but maybe equally as i...

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 could look to acquire him (1:32). With the trade dea...

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 Davis will not sign a contract extension in New Orle...

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 the All-Star starters announced, which players will ...

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 Pacers should push on for the playoffs or reset unti...

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 return to the court (15:00). Plus: Which players ...

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)? Plus: Lonzo’s injury, Boogie back, the PG-Russ...

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 of his hands. What does that mean for him and Luk...

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 upcoming NBA trade deadline (1:10). Then, we call...

The Celtics Start to Show Their Cracks. Plus: The Trade Deadline Rumor Mill | The Mismatch (Ep. 369)

15 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The fraying Boston Celtics slide even further (0:44), James Harden continues his historic scoring streak amid the Houston Rockets’ injury plague (23...

A Year Later: Did the Clippers Win the Blake Griffin Trade? | Heat Check (Ep. 368)

14 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Los Angeles Clippers host Blake Griffin for the first time since the controversial trade (3:27), the Boston Celtics falter despite their talent (1...

Predicting the NBA Headlines for the Coming Weeks | The Corner 3 (Ep. 367)

11 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We take a stab at clairvoyance by each trying to predict two headlines that will be written over the coming weeks (1:05). Then, we throw an outlet pas...

Half-Season Superlatives and Kings Nation | Group Chat (Ep. 366)

10 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We award 2018-19 half-season awards for: Best Player, Most Surprising Team, Most Disappointing Team, Most Confusing Team, and League Pass Poison Teams...

How Should Teams Build Around Their Young Stars Before It’s Too Late? | The Mismatch (Ep. 365)

08 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Thibodeau is out in Minnesota. So what does that mean for franchise cornerstone Karl-Anthony Towns (1:00)? Then we dive deep into how the Spurs ha...

Goodbye Thibs and Hello Hoiberg (?!) | Heat Check (Ep. 364)

07 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Minnesota firing Tom Thibodeau after a win, who could replace him, Kawhi Leonard’s return to San Antonio, and the drama-filled Sixers. Host: John Go...

James Harden Is a Cheat Code | The Corner 3 (Ep. 363)

04 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

James Harden daggered the Golden State Warriors Thursday night in overtime (1:30), and Kawhi Leonard was showered with boos while the Raptors got thro...

Debating Ben Simmons and Russell Westbrook for All of Eternity | Group Chat (Ep. 362)

03 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Thunder beat the Lakers (sans LeBron) Wednesday night, but are we right to be concerned about Russell Westbrook’s continued shooting woes (1:30)...

Elite, but Overlooked: The Pacers and the Nuggets | The Mismatch (Ep. 361)

02 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Indiana Pacers remain consistently among the Eastern Conference elite (2:59), the Denver Nuggets continue their dominant run atop the West (9:33),...

New Year's Resolutions for All 30 Teams | The Corner 3 (Ep. 360)

28 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We ring in the new year by giving 2019 resolutions for every team in the league — from the lowly Knicks and Hawks to the high and mighty Warriors. H...

The Lakers Refuse to Let LeBron’s Injury Scare Spoil Their Christmas | The Mismatch (Ep. 359)

26 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Los Angeles Lakers handily defeat the Golden State Warriors despite LeBron James's groin injury (3:25), James Harden continues getting back to MVP...

NBA Guilty Pleasures | Heat Check (Ep. 358)

24 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

As the NBA regular season nears its midpoint, we share our favorite guilty pleasures of this year thus far. Host: John Gonzalez Guest: Chris Ryan ...

Which Rebuilding NBA Franchise Would You Want Most? | The Corner 3 (Ep. 357)

21 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We try to temper our hype after Luka Doncic’s 32-point explosion in a loss to the Clippers, review Chris Paul’s nagging hamstring and the Rockets’...

’Tis the (NBA Trade) Season | The Mismatch (Ep. 356)

18 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trade season dawns on the NBA as free-agency restrictions get lifted (0:54), the James Harden–led Houston Rockets surge up the standings (21:07), an...

The Trevor Ariza Trade That Wasn’t, Then Was | Heat Check (Ep. 355)

17 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A three-team trade centered on the Washington Wizards acquiring Trevor Ariza falls through in dramatic circumstance and is reincarnated in altered for...

Exploring the Trade Candidates That Could Shuffle the League | The Corner 3 (Ep. 354)

14 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Kings are our kings and we hope the trade market might heat up soon for guys like Kevin Love and Tim Hardaway Jr.. Plus, we throw an outlet pass t...

Did the Raptors' Big Win Over the Warriors Make Them the Best Team in the League Right Now? | Group Chat (Ep. 353)

13 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We try to sift through the noise of the Raptors’ blowout win against the Warriors (1:45) and diagnose the state of the Pelicans after Anthony Davis’...

LeBron Thought About the Knicks, but It Was All a (Pipe) Dream | The Mismatch (Ep. 352)

11 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

LeBron James comments on having considered the New York Knicks as a free-agent destination (1:17), the Sacramento Kings and Dallas Mavericks continue ...

The Bulls' Drama Is Boiling Over Under Boylen | Heat Check (Ep. 351)

10 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Turmoil continues for the Chicago Bulls under Jim Boylen (7:16), the three Texas teams deviate from expectations (14:12), growing pains afflict the Ph...

Lessons From the 2016 NBA Draft | The Corner 3 (Ep. 350)

07 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We review some of the Houston Rockets’ biggest problems and ask whether they could be remedied with a Kevin Love trade (1:30). Then we take a look b...

Debating the NBA’s Top 25 Players Through 25 Games | Group Chat (Ep. 349)

06 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We review the Lakers vs. Spurs and Thunder vs. Nets games from Tuesday night (1:30) before coming clean on our ballots for The Ringer’s Top 25 Playe...

The Nuggets Are Here to Stay | The Mismatch (Ep. 348)

04 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Denver Nuggets have proved themselves to be elite (1:07), the Oklahoma City Thunder’s stellar defense is leading their surge (9:51), the retoole...

30 Thoughts for 30 Teams | Heat Check (Ep. 347)

03 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

More than a quarter of the way through the regular season, what can we say about every team in the NBA? Host: John Gonzalez Guests: Jason Concepcion,...

The Spurs Are Pivoting to Boring Basketball | The Corner 3 (Ep. 346)

30 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg Popovich’s disdain for 3-point shots (1:36), Andrew Wiggins’s future in the league (15:52), and R.J. Barrett’s less-than-stellar start at ...

What Were We Wrong About Before the Season? | Group Chat (Ep. 345)

29 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Kyle Korver to the Jazz (0:40), Luka Doncic owns our hearts (7:30), the Wolves are looking up without Jimmy Butler (17:30), and the Clippers might be ...

Can the Rockets and Jazz Turn It Around? | The Mismatch (Ep. 344)

27 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Houston Rockets’ slow start might be the new normal (0:50), the Orlando Magic are ... good? (19:40), and the young New York Knicks continue to d...

The Clippers Are Atop the Wacky West (for Now) | Heat Check (Ep. 343)

26 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Somehow, the Los Angeles Clippers have climbed to the best record in the crowded Western Conference (4:02), and the Philadelphia 76ers’ Jimmy Butler...

Opening Up the Thanksgiving Mailbag | The Corner 3 (Ep. 342)

21 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We open up the mailbag by answering questions on the Wizards’ dysfunction, the first-, second-, and third-year players we’re most excited about, p...

Will Anyone Trade for John Wall? | The Mismatch (Ep. 341)

20 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

John Wall’s gargantuan contract stifles his trade value (2:27), the Sacramento Kings continue to outperform expectations in the crowded Western Conf...

The Wizards (Finally) Want to Blow It Up | Heat Check (Ep. 340)

19 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The devastatingly underachieving Washington Wizards look to sell, sell, sell (3:17) and the glut of talent in the Western Conference coagulates even f...

Sophomore Surge or Sophomore Slump? | The Corner 3 (Ep. 339)

16 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy Butler’s tight fit in Philadelphia (1:07), a sophomore focus in this week’s The Kids Are Alright (23:26), and a look ahead at the weekend’...

Relationship Counseling: Warriors Edition | Group Chat (Ep. 338)

15 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy Butler’s debut for the Sixers didn’t go quite as smoothly as it could’ve—what does that mean for Ben Simmons (2:00)? Plus, Kevin Clark o...

The Rockets Don’t Stay Melo | The Mismatch (Ep. 337)

13 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Jimmy Butler trade reshapes both conferences (0:48), the Houston Rockets look to move on from their Carmelo Anthony experiment (10:06), the overac...

Jimmy Butler Is a Sixer | Heat Check (Ep. 336)

12 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Minnesota Timberwolves finally trade Jimmy Butler to the Philadelphia 76ers. Host: John Gonzalez Guests: Chris Ryan and Jason Concepcion ...

Zion Has Broken Our Mold of What a Pro Prospect Can Be | The Corner 3 (Ep. 335)

09 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Duke’s trio of outstanding freshman surpassed our lofty expectations (1:38), the NBA’s shooting guard renaissance has caught us off guard (14:03),...

The Five Tenets of a Legendary League Pass Team | Group Chat (Ep. 334)

08 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Kyrie Irving is totally not mad online about Jamal Murray, and the Boston Celtics totally don’t have a problem with offensive distribution (1:20). P...

The Deep, Dominant Raptors Keep Rolling Along | The Mismatch (Ep. 333)

06 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A big night for Jamal Murray continues the Denver Nuggets’ hot streak (3:07), the torrid Toronto Raptors add another loss to the Utah Jazz’s disap...

The LeBron-Era Lakers’ Drama Intensifies | Heat Check (Ep. 332)

05 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Los Angeles Lakers add another loss to their turbulent start to the regular season (4:07), and the league’s offensive explosion is transforming ...

When Should We Panic About Houston? Plus, Duke Mania Is Here to Stay | The Corner 3 (Ep. 331)

02 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ringer staff writer Kevin O’Connor is joined by Jonathan Tjarks and Danny Chau to discuss the unfathomably bad Houston Rockets' start (2:27) and the...

The Early Tiers of the NBA | Group Chat (Ep. 330)

01 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan is joined by Justin Verrier, Haley O’Shaughnessy, and Paolo Uggetti to establish eight unique tiers of the NBA and place a...

Klay Thompson Catches Fire, the Bucks Remain Aflame, and the Cold-Start Teams | The Mismatch (Ep. 329)

30 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Ringer’s Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor recount the record-breaking night from Klay Thompson (0:50), debate how the still-undefeated Bucks ha...

Cavs Fire Ty Lue, Early-Season Drama, Bud's Bucks, and Overlooked Teams | Heat Check (Ep. 328)

29 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Ringer’s John Gonzalez is joined by Shea Serrano to discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers firing head coach Ty Lue (4:32) and all the drama going on i...

The Three-Point Revolution Is Only Just Beginning | The Corner 3 (Ep. 327)

26 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor is joined by Danny Chau and Jonathan Tjarks to discuss the exponential growth of 3-pointers in the NBA (1:24) and the ...

Is the NBA Trying Too Hard to Entertain Us, Or Is the Scoring Boom What We Need? | Group Chat (Ep. 326)

25 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan is joined by Justin Verrier, Haley O’Shaughnessy, and Paolo Uggetti to discuss whether fans will get sick of the routinely...

The Lakers or the Thunder: Who’s in More Trouble? Plus Milwaukee’s Overhaul and Boston’s Slow Start | The Mismatch (Ep. 325)

23 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Ringer’s Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor discuss the lack of shooting plaguing the Lakers and Thunder through Week 1 of the season (1:43). The...

Lakers-Rockets #Spitgate, Plus Opening-Week Takeaways | Heat Check (Ep. 324)

22 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Ringer’s John Gonzalez is joined by Kevin O’Connor, Paolo Uggetti, and Jason Gallagher to recount the brawl between the Los Angeles Lakers and...

Digesting LeBron in a Lakers Uniform, Plus Early Evaluations for Ayton and Jokic | The Corner 3 (Ep. 323)

19 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor is joined by Danny Chau and Jonathan Tjarks in the debut of their revamped Friday show: The Corner 3. They kick the se...

Anthony Davis’s Hot Start, the Young Suns, and Early Sixers Reactions | Group Chat (Ep. 322)

18 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan is joined by Haley O’Shaughnessy and Paolo Uggetti to share some immediate reactions to the first two days of NBA games, i...

‘Sources Say’ Live From Ringer #NBAPalooza | Sources Say (Ep. 321)

17 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Juliet Litman are joined by Joe House for the 2018 return of 'Sources Say,' live on stage during The Ringer’s 2018 NBA...

20 Questions for the 2018-19 NBA Season | The Mismatch (Ep. 320)

16 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Ringer’s Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor preview the imminent NBA season by answering and debating 20 questions about the league. Lear...

The Way-Too-Early Playoff Predictions, Plus: NBA Sad Face | Heat Check (Ep. 319)

15 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Ringer’s John Gonzalez is joined by Jason Concepcion to discuss the latest development in the Jimmy Butler drama (3:23) and preview the Eastern ...

Jimmy Butler’s Practice Tirade and Lakers vs. Warriors Preseason Takeaways | Group Chat (Ep. 318)

11 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier are joined by Haley O’Shaughnessy and Paolo Uggetti to break down the explosive Timberwolves practice t...

The Future of the Young Suns and Key Players to Watch Out For | The Ringer NBA Show (Ep. 317)

09 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Ringer’s Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor react to the news of Ryan McDonough being ousted from the Phoenix Suns GM position (1:10), discuss th...

The 2018-19 NBA League Pass Draft | Heat Check (Ep. 316)

08 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Ringer’s John Gonzalez is joined by Chris Ryan, Juliet Litman, Micah Peters, and Isaac Lee to draft all 30 NBA teams in order of League Pass wat...

Jimmy Butler to Miami? Plus: Tempering the Lakers Hype. | Group Chat (Ep. 315)

04 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier are joined by Haley O’Shaughnessy and Paolo Uggetti to preview the imminent Jimmy Butler trade to Miami...