The Ringer NBA Show
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Playoff Picture Musical Chairs, Post-Lue Cavs, and Prospects Out of March Madness | The Ringer NBA Show (Ep. 232)
20 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor discuss hypothetical first-round matchups in the Western Conference (3:54), how the Cavs will fare du...
Ty Lue Steps Away, the Hobbled Warriors, and Anthony Davis Takes Flight | Heat Check (Ep. 231)
19 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s John Gonzalez is joined by Juliet Litman to discuss the impact of Tyronn Lue temporarily stepping away as the Cavaliers' head coach, du...
Debate the Dukies: Marvin Bagley vs. Wendell Carter, Plus NCAA Tournament Risers | Draft Class (Ep. 230)
16 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor, Jonathan Tjarks, and Danny Chau debate the pros and cons of two highly touted Duke University freshmen, Marvin Bagley...
Zombie Warriors vs. Young Lakers, the Andrew Wiggins Debate, and Building the Bucks Around Giannis | Group Chat (Ep. 229)
15 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier are joined by Haley O’Shaughnessy to discuss the decimated Warriors’ triumph over the up-and-coming L...
NBA Birthdays, Griping Wiggins, and Jokic vs. Malone | Sources Say (Ep. 228)
14 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Juliet Litman sit down to discuss Stephen Curry's and Tristan Thompson’s birthday festivities (01:00). Then they discu...
Spurs in Danger, Lillard Elevates, Unpredictable Playoff Picture, and Prospects on Display | The Ringer NBA Show (Ep. 227)
13 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor discuss the possibility for the Spurs to miss the playoffs for the first time in two decades (6:05), ...
The End of the Spurs, Underrated Raptors, Streaking Blazers, and Most Important Players | Heat Check (Ep. 226)
12 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s John Gonzalez is joined by Shea Serrano and Kevin O’Connor to debate whether the Spurs dynasty is nearing its end (3:09). Then, Jonat...
The Return of Michael Porter Jr., Bridges or Bridges, KBD in the NBA, and the All-Sleepers Team | Draft Class (Ep. 225)
09 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor and Jonathan Tjarks are joined by Mark Titus and Tate Frazier of ‘One Shining Podcast’ to discuss the impact of Mi...
The Russ-vs.-Harden Debate, and Anthony Davis's Unbelievable Season | Group Chat (Ep. 224)
08 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier are joined by Haley O'Shaughnessy to check in on the revitalized Cavs (3:20), DeMar DeRozan's MVP candidacy...
Blazing-hot Blazers, the Lakers’ Latest Run, and March Madness Prospects | The Ringer NBA Show (Ep. 223)
06 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor discuss the Portland Trail Blazers’ impressive late-season run (3:08), the questions surrounding Ka...
Don’t Worry About the Cavs, LeBron-to-Philly, and Lonzo’s Lakers | Heat Check (Ep. 222)
05 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s John Gonzalez is joined by Joe House to discuss J.R. Smith's Soupgate (3:17), the Cleveland Cavaliers’ concerns (9:12), and the Rocke...
The Draft Mailbag, Vol. 1 | Draft Class (Ep. 221)
02 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor and Jonathan Tjarks answer listener-submitted questions about the 2018 NBA draft. Topics include: Michael Porter Jr.’...
Is Houston the Biggest Threat to Golden State's Dynasty? | Group Chat (Ep. 220)
01 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier are joined by Haley O'Shaughnessy to talk LeBron rumors (2:25), the red-hot Rockets (5:30), and Anthony Dav...
LeBron-to-Philly Rumors, Plus Locker Room Check-Ins | Sources Say (Ep. 219)
28 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Juliet Litman sit down to talk about teams tanking (2:55) and rumors about LeBron leaning toward joining the 76ers and wha...
Tanking Reform, Playoff Sleepers, and Anthony Davis's Brilliance With Bill Simmons | Heat Check (Ep. 218)
26 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
HBO and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons brings on Haralabos Voulgaris and Jason Concepcion to discuss the trends of the modern NBA (3:09), the merits of a...
Done With One-and-Dones, Plus Deandre Ayton's potential | Draft Class (Ep. 217)
23 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor and Jonathan Tjarks debate whether the NBA should change the one-and-done rule (2:40), evaluate the potential of Arizo...
What Is Going on With Kawhi Leonard and the Spurs? | Group Chat (Ep. 216)
22 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier are joined by Danny Chau and Paolo Uggetti to briefly address the allegations surrounding the Dallas Maveri...
Jordan vs. LeBron and Final Stretch Preview | The Ringer NBA Show (Ep. 215)
20 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor debate whether LeBron James has a chance to catch up to Michael Jordan in the GOAT conversation (0:32...
All-Star Weekend, Star Rookies, and Future Stars | Heat Check (Ep. 214)
19 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s John Gonzalez is joined by Shea Serrano to review All-Star Weekend (3:05), including Jimmy Butler’s decision to sit out the All-Star ...
Learning From 2015, Concerns for Marvin Bagley, and Chau-ing Down on Lonnie Walker | Draft Class (Ep. 213)
16 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor and Jonathan Tjarks are joined by Danny Chau to glean lessons from the 2015 NBA draft (1:16), debate the future of Duk...
Should We Be Worried About the Warriors? | Group Chat (Ep. 212)
15 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier are joined by Haley O'Shaughnessy to discuss the state of the NBA as we approach All-Star Weekend. They exa...
Inside the Cavs’ Trade Deadline, Drama in D.C., and More NBA Gossip | Sources Say (Ep. 211)
14 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Juliet Litman sit down to discuss current NBA story lines, including Adrian Wojnarowski's inside story of the Cavs' drasti...
Red-Hot Utah Jazz, Donovan Mitchell for ROY, and Early Draft Debate | The Ringer NBA Show (Ep. 210)
13 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor discuss the Utah Jazz on a 10-game win streak (1:24), consider Donovan Mitchell’s candidacy for Roo...
Rejuvenated Cavs, New Laker Isaiah Thomas, and a Markelle Fultz Update | Heat Check (Ep. 209)
12 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s John Gonzalez brings on Juliet Litman to discuss the revamped Cleveland Cavaliers on display against the Boston Celtics on Paul Pierce ...
Don’t Win for Doncic, the Jaren Jackson Jr. Debate, and the Lakers' Anti-tank | Draft Class (Ep. 208)
09 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor and Jonathan Tjarks explain the importance of the NBA draft (0:07), identify their current top prospects (3:23), consi...
Cleveland's Midseason Rebuild and Other NBA Trade Deadline Reactions | Group Chat (Ep. 207)
08 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier are joined by a plethora of Ringer staffers — Haley O'Shaugnessey, Kevin O'Connor (1:10), Jason Concepcio...
The Future of the Cavs and Knicks With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Justin Verrier | The Ringer NBA Show (Ep. 206)
07 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons sits down with Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier to discuss Kristaps Porzingis's recent season-ending injury and its eff...
Collapsing Cavs, New-Look Pistons, Wizards Without Wall, and Trade Deadlines | Heat Check (Ep. 205)
06 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s John Gonzalez brings on Shea Serrano to discuss the tumultuous Cleveland Cavaliers (3:30), Jonathan Tjarks to deliberate over the Pisto...
Playoff Standings Overview and Trade Deadline Preview | The Ringer NBA Show (Ep. 204)
05 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor consider which moves the Cleveland Cavaliers should make (3:47), discuss the Houston Rockets’ chanc...
Unpacking the LeBron-to-GSW Possibility, Plus Trade Rumors | Group Chat (Ep. 203)
01 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier are joined by Haley O’Shaughnessy to discuss LeBron saying he would "consider" going to Golden State (1:2...
Who Is the Clipper That Was Promised? Examining L.A.'s Future in Basketball | Sources Say (Ep. 202)
31 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Juliet Litman sit down to discuss the end of the Lob City era, Blake Griffin's new life in Detroit, and who may be L.A.'s ...
The Blake Griffin Blockbuster | The Ringer NBA Show (Ep. 201)
30 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor discuss the impact of John Wall’s injury on the Eastern Conference playoff picture (0:54), scrutini...
The Griffin Trade With Bill Simmons, Justin Verrier, and Chris Ryan (Emergency Edition) | The Ringer NBA Show (Ep. 200)
30 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Justin Verrier discuss the Clippers trading Blake Griffin to the Pistons in an emergency edition of...
Boogie Goes Down, Fixing the All-Star Draft, and Boston vs. Philadelphia | Heat Check (Ep. 199)
29 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s John Gonzalez and Kevin O’Connor discuss the impacts of DeMarcus Cousins’s Achilles injury (1:48), the Memphis Grizzlies’ future ...
Cleveland's Very Bad Week, Trade Rumors, and Marveling at the Spurs | Group Chat (Ep. 198)
25 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier are joined by Kevin O'Connor to talk about the Celtics snapping their four-game losing streak and Kyrie Irv...
#RingerNBA Live: All-Star Reserves and Trade Deadline Preview | After-Party (Ep. 197)
24 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Chris Ryan, Justin Verrier, and Kevin O’Connor react to the announcement of All-Star reserves and perform a mock draft of the All-Sta...
Firings, Accusations, Rifts: This Is Why We Play? | The Ringer NBA Show (Ep. 196)
23 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor review the recent dramatic news in the NBA: the Milwaukee Bucks firing Jason Kidd (2:19), the seeming...
East Teams in Strugglesville and All-Stars in Tinseltown | Heat Check (Ep. 195)
22 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Juliet Litman and John Gonzalez analyze the Cleveland Cavaliers’ continuing struggles (0:50), review Chris Paul’s recent exploits (...
Kemba Walker Trade Rumors and Mock-Drafting the All-Star Starters | Group Chat (Ep. 194)
19 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier are joined by Danny Chau and Paolo Uggetti to discuss the Kemba Walker trade rumors and possible destinatio...
'Sources Say': NBA Fight Club and Celtics Legends Controversy (Ep. 193)
17 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Juliet Litman and Chris Ryan marvel at the NBA fights of late, and offer theories to explain the recent rise in incidents (1:05). Next, t...
The (Sort of) Brawl in the Hall and the Broken Cavs (Ep. 192)
16 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Kevin O’Connor review the various altercations in and around the Rockets-Clippers game (1:13), answer fan questions re...
‘Heat Check’: The Jimmy Butler-for-MVP Campaign Starts Here (Ep. 191)
15 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Juliet Litman and John Gonzalez check in on the state of the NBA through the first half of the season (0:34), preview Chris Paul's retu...
'Group Chat': Sixers-Celtics, What Ifs, and the Future of the Warriors (Ep. 190)
12 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier are joined by Haley O’Shaughnessy and Jason Concepcion to react to the London 76ers-Celtics game (2:18), ...
The Rule of Three(-Pointers) and Trade-Season Preview (Ep. 189)
09 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor discuss the recent Jimmy Butler–led Minnesota Timberwolves surge (0:58), speculate about the Phoeni...
‘Heat Check’: Turbulent Lakers, Triumphant Raptors, and Tampering in L.A. (Ep. 188)
08 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Juliet Litman and John Gonzalez unpack the drama surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers (0:58), evaluate the updated All-Star voting proces...
'Group Chat': Is Cavs-Celtics a Real Rivalry? (Ep. 187)
04 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier sit down with Haley O’Shaughnessy and Paolo Uggetti to discuss the less than impressive Cavaliers-Celtics...
‘Sources Say’: The Air-balling of Grievances (Ep. 186)
03 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Juliet Litman and Chris Ryan kick off the new year by discussing the photo of Baron Davis and Laura Dern (01:00), Isaiah Thomas's return ...
The King in the Fourth Joins King James, the Raptors Evolve, and the L.A. Teams Diverge (Ep. 185)
02 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor anticipate the impact of Isaiah Thomas returning to action for the Cleveland Cavaliers (1:09), assess...
One Thing for Every Team With Bill Simmons, Part 2 (Ep. 184)
27 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
HBO and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor discuss one topic for each of the 30 teams in the NBA. In Part 2, they break d...
One Thing for Every Team With Bill Simmons, Part 1 (Ep. 183)
27 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
HBO and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor discuss one topic for each of the 30 teams in the NBA. In Part 1, they analyze...
'Group Chat': The 12 Questions of Christmas With Bill Simmons (Ep. 182)
21 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Justin Verrier is joined by Danny Chau, Paolo Uggetti, and HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons to discuss the Christmas Day slate and beyon...
Kobe’s Past, Rockets’ Present, and Rookies’ Future (Ep. 181)
19 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor review Kobe night at Warriors-Lakers (0:40), evaluate Jayson Tatum’s rapid maturation on display ag...
‘Heat Check’: Anyone Can Beat the Thunder, Including the Thunder (Ep. 180)
18 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Juliet Litman and John Gonzalez review the Oklahoma City Thunder’s eventful week (1:26), debate which team is the worst in the league...
Bill Simmons on the NBA Trade Saga With Bill's Dad and Kevin O'Connor (Ep. 179)
16 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by his dad and The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor to discuss some of the trades that shaped this NBA season, Russ...
'Group Chat': Houston Is Good, OKC Is Bad, and Hezonja Is Back (Ep. 178)
14 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier are joined by Danny Chau and Haley O’Shaughnessy to throw out some LeBron relocation theories (0:50), try...
Rising Teams in the East, Setting Teams in the West (Ep. 177)
12 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor react to Victor Oladipo’s transformation into a star (4:15), debate why the Oklahoma City Thunder s...
‘Heat Check’: Jah, Boogie, and the J-Team (Ep. 176)
11 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Juliet Litman and John Gonzalez discuss the Stephen Curry–less Warriors (01:15), how the Sixers and the Nets have been adjusting sinc...
The Top 25 NBA Players of the First 25 Games (Ep. 175)
08 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Chris Ryan, Justin Verrier, and Danny Chau parse through their article ranking the 25 best players in the NBA through the season thus f...
'Group Chat' — LeBron James and Kevin Durant at Their Best (Ep. 174)
07 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier are joined by Paolo Uggetti and Haley O’Shaughnessy to discuss peak LeBron and KD (1:45). Then they wonde...
‘Sources Say’ — Agent News, Frustrated Teams, and LaVar Ball Speaks (Ep. 173)
06 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Juliet Litman and Chris Ryan examine the recent scandal regarding decertified NBA agent Andy Miller (0:43), wonder about the future of ...
Underperforming Superteams, Overperforming Rookies, and the First-Quarter Awards (Ep. 172)
06 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor review the Warriors’ eventful night against the New Orleans Pelicans (1:40), debate the roots of th...
‘Heat Check’ — Old Friends and New Foes (Ep. 171)
04 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Juliet Litman and John Gonzalez discuss Chris Paul returning to Los Angeles with the soaring Rockets (0:20), speculate on the possibili...
'Group Chat' — NBA Watchability Rankings (Ep. 170)
30 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier are joined by Danny Chau and Haley O’Shaughnessy to try to figure out just how bad the Thunder really are...
A Tale of Two Hot Seats: The Fractured Grizzlies and the Dismal Clippers (Ep. 169)
29 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor parse the falling out between Marc Gasol and David Fizdale (1:16) and debate whether the Memphis Griz...
‘Heat Check’ — A Rose by Any Other Name (Ep. 168)
27 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Juliet Litman and John Gonzalez discuss Derrick Rose considering leaving basketball (1:03), look forward to Isaiah Thomas’s looming r...
‘Sources Say’ — The New NBA: Exciting for Basketball, Not As Exciting for Gossip (Ep. 167)
22 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Juliet Litman discuss Klay Thompson’s comments on scaffolding (0:33), react to C.J. McCollum’s subpar trash-talking ...
The NBA Therapy Session and the Rorschach Test (Ep. 166)
21 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Chris Vernon and John Gonzalez react to the phenomenon that is the Boston Celtics’ ongoing winning streak (0:31), reinstate the Cleve...
‘Heat Check’ — Basketball Doesn’t Stop (Ep. 165)
20 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Juliet Litman and John Gonzalez review the Celtics’ continuing win streak (0:49), marvel at the Warriors’ effortless dominance (3:3...
#RingerNBA Live: Warriors-Celtics (Ep. 164)
17 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Chris Ryan, Jason Concepcion, and Justin Verrier share their instant reactions to the blockbuster matchup between the Golden State Warr...
'Group Chat' — The Joel Embiid Experience (Ep. 163)
16 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier are joined by Haley O’Shaughnessy to examine Joel Embiid's career-high display in the 76ers-Lakers game, ...
LeBron Keeps Feuding, Celtics Keep Soaring, Clippers Keep Falling (Ep. 162)
14 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor question whether LeBron James’s comments about Dennis Smith Jr. are true (1:55) and analyze how pot...
'Heat Check' — Silver Medalists, the Draymond Green Award, and LeBron vs. New York (Ep. 161)
13 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Juliet Litman and John Gonzalez deliberate on who the second-best team in the league is (0:17), analyze the implications of the Rudy Go...
‘Group Chat’ — Anti-Melo, Pro-Kristaps, and the Lavar Ball Conspiracy (Ep. 160)
09 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Chris Ryan, Justin Verrier, Haley O’Shaughnessy, and Paolo Uggetti discuss whether they are hyped or concerned about some teetering t...
'Sources Say’ — NBA Gossip in the Age of Leaks (Ep. 159)
08 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Juliet Litman unpack the newest batch of drama surrounding the Cleveland Cavaliers (1:02), speculate on the Chicago Bull...
Bill Simmons and Pastor Carl Lentz on Locker Room Culture, Secret Scrimmages, and More (Ep. 158)
08 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Hillsong pastor and NBA confidant Carl Lentz to lay out how the secret NBA scrimmages come about in the...
Bledsoe Is a Buck, Kyrie Is Basketball Houdini, Kristaps Is a Superstar (Ep. 157)
07 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor react to Eric Bledsoe being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks for Greg Monroe (0:24), address the Jahlil ...
‘Heat Check’ — To Dame or Not to Dame (Ep. 156)
06 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Juliet Litman and John Gonzalez review the weekend’s exciting Thunder-Blazers matchup (1:30), laud the Celtics’ dominant winning st...
Early Season Assessments With Bill Simmons and Tom Haberstroh (Ep. 155)
03 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by recently departed ESPNer Tom Haberstroh to give his thoughts on the Cavs' lacking defense (18:00), pote...
'Group Chat' — Should We Be Worried About the Cavs? Should We Be Excited for the Knicks? (Ep. 154)
02 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier are joined by Haley O’Shaughnessy to discuss the Cavs and the Bucks (0:57). Then they bring in Jason Conc...
Tricks and Treats of the Early NBA Season (Ep. 153)
31 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Kevin O'Connor discuss the personnel problems with the Cavs (10:00), the surprising top teams in the league (28:00), Aar...
'Heat Check' — Real or Not Real: Cavs, Clips, Magic, and more (Ep. 152)
30 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Juliet Litman and John Gonzalez sit down to talk some NBA story lines, including some obvious trouble in Cleveland (1:35), Draymond Green...
'Group Chat' — It Turns Out All the Bad Teams Are Good (Ep. 151)
26 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier are joined by Paolo Uggetti to chat about Eastern Conference parity, the improved play of the Magic and Net...
‘Sources Say’ — Eight Days of Drama: Syringe-gate, Salon-gate, and More (Ep. 150)
25 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Juliet Litman and Chris Ryan wade through the murky news surrounding Markelle Fultz’s shoulder injury (1:10), react to the bizarre sc...
First-Week Impressions and Overreactions With Kevin O'Connor (Ep. 149)
24 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Kevin O'Connor discuss the Suns firing Earl Watson (2:00), Eric Bledsoe's trade value (8:00), D-Wade's move to the bench...
MVP Giannis, the Suns’ Implosion, and Lonzo’s Awakening (Ep. 148)
23 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Juliet Litman and John Gonzalez sit down to talk some NBA story lines, including Oklahoma City's precarious start to the season (1:05), G...
'Group Chat' — Lonzo Gets Baptized, CP3 Makes a Movie, and the Sixers Must Learn to Share (Ep. 147)
20 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier are joined by Haley O’Shaughnessy to chat about the first Clippers-Lakers matchup of the season (1:10),...
Blow It Out (or Up) NBA Season Preview With Kevin O'Connor (Ep. 146)
17 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Kevin O'Connor bang out a far-reaching NBA regular season preview. Topics include: LaMarcus Aldridge's extension (4:00),...
The State of the NBA With Bill Simmons and Haralabos Voulgaris (Ep. 145)
16 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Haralabos Voulgaris after a long hiatus from the podcasting world to discuss the biggest offseason move...
‘Group Chat’ — Drinking the Kool-Aid … or Not (Ep. 144)
13 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier are joined by Haley O’Shaughnessy to chat about the ballooning hype for Joel Embiid (1:20), the possibl...
The (Contract Extension) Price Is Right (Ep. 143)
10 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor express their astonishment at Joel Embiid’s contract extension (1:50), wonder about the reasoning b...
NBA Over/Under With Bill Simmons—Eastern Conference (Ep. 142)
04 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons outlines the entire Eastern Conference with help from Joe House and Jason Concepcion. Topics include: the inferior E...
New Season, New Rosters (Ep. 141)
03 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor kick off their preseason discussion by speculating the meaning of Tommy Heinsohn’s comments on Aron...
Arcade Fire's Win Butler on the NBA, With Kevin O'Connor (Ep. 140)
28 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor is joined by Arcade Fire frontman Win Butler to discuss the influence of Hakeem Olajuwon (1:30), the state of the Rockets ...
Carmelo's New Home in Oklahoma City (Ep. 139)
26 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Kevin O'Connor discuss Carmelo Anthony's trade to the Thunder (2:30), the history behind superteam success (10:00), the ...
Durant's Secret Social Media Identity (Ep. 138)
19 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Kevin O'Connor dissect Kevin Durant's multiple social media accounts and discuss the best ways to respond to backlash on...
Rookie-Scale Candidates and Four Pressing Offseason Questions With Kevin O'Connor (Ep. 137)
12 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Kevin O'Connor discuss the most interesting rookie-scale candidates heading into the 2017-18 season (7:00), Joel Embiid'...
'Sources Say' With Mallory Edens (Ep. 136)
31 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Juliet Litman and Chris Ryan discuss the Celtics and Cavs finally finalizing the deal for Kyrie Irving (5:00), Blake Griffin and Chandler...
'Sources Say' Summer Special: Pelinka's Power, Kyrie Rumors, and Sports Dad LeBron (Ep. 135)
03 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Juliet Litman discuss the ridiculously wild NBA summer, including CP3's trade (4:00), Rob Pelinka's press conference parab...
Chaos in Cleveland With Jonathan Tjarks (Ep. 134)
25 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Jonathan Tjarks discuss the possibility that Kyrie Irving is traded (8:00), the impact of David Griffin's departure (20:...
Summer League Standouts and More NBA Free Agency (Ep. 133)
18 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Kevin O'Connor discuss the ire toward Lonzo Ball (5:00), Donovan Mitchell's shooting (12:30), Josh Jackson's jumper (20:...