‘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 (...
‘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)...
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’ ...
‘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), m...
#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...
'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 Embii...
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 De...
'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 ...
‘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 ...
'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 Clevela...
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 o...
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...
‘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 match...
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 t...
'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 a...
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), t...
'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 o...
'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 Confere...
‘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’...
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 Bledso...
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 Oklaho...
'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 f...
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. Top...
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 podc...
‘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 b...
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 contr...
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 an...
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 ...
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...
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), ...
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 a...
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 he...
'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 f...
'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 ...
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...
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 Mitch...
The Best and Worst NBA Offseasons So Far With Kevin O'Connor (Ep. 132)
11 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Kevin O'Connor report live from summer league in Las Vegas to discuss ...
Recapping the First Weekend of Free Agency (Ep. 131)
03 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Chris Vernon is joined by NBA TV’s Tas Melas to discuss the Toronto Raptors’ free...
The CP3 Trade, Phil Jackson's Firing, and What's Next for the Clippers? (Ep. 130)
28 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Ryan brings on Bill Simmons to offer up initial reactions to the news that Chris ...
NBA Awards and Free Agency (Ep. 129)
27 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Kevin O'Connor discuss the NBA Awards ceremony and some memorable mome...
'High Upside'—The Butler Trade, Steals, and More Surprises (Ep. 128)
23 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor and Jonathan Tjarks recap the NBA draft. They start with the top six (0:...
The GM-less Cavs, Paul George, and the Porzingis Rumor (Ep. 127)
20 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon is joined by Sam Amick of USA Today to discuss David Griffin's departure f...
Bill Simmons on LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Offseason Moves, and NBA Draft Advice (Ep. 126)
15 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Ryan to discuss the similarities and differences between LeBron Jame...
The Warriors’ Win, Durant vs. LeBron, and Playoffs Recap (Ep. 125)
13 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Kevin O'Connor discuss the Cavaliers falling short of beating the Warr...
'High Upside' — International Prospects (Ep. 124)
13 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor and Jonathan Tjarks look at the international prospects in their top 60 ...
Warriors on the Brink of History (Ep. 123)
08 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon is joined by The Vertical's Chris Mannix to discuss who should be the Fina...
'High Upside'—Long-Shot Prospects and Second-Round Steals (Ep. 122)
07 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor and Jonathan Tjarks discuss Adam Silver's updated stance on one-and-done...
The Warriors Came to Play (Ep. 121)
05 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon is joined by NBA writer Zach Harper to discuss LeBron's fatigue (5:00), th...
Ten Pressing NBA Finals Questions (Ep. 120)
01 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon is joined by Washington Post national NBA writer Tim Bontemps to answer th...
NBA Finals Features (Ep. 119)
31 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Ryan brings on a roundtable of Ringer writers to discuss the stories they've been...
NBA Finals Primer With Kevin O'Connor (Ep. 118)
30 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Kevin O'Connor discuss the major story lines heading into the 2017 NBA...
'High Upside' — 3-and-D Specialists (Ep. 117)
29 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor and Jonathan Tjarks discuss the best wing players in the 2017 NBA draft....
Warriors-Cavaliers Collision Course and the NBA's Best Podcast (Ep. 116)
25 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Chris Ryan discuss LeBron's Game 3 illness (6:00) and his affinity for...
Warriors Sweep, Manu's Next Move, and the Celtics' Future (Ep. 115)
23 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Kevin O'Connor discuss the Warriors' historic run to the Finals (5:00)...
'High Upside'—Molding the Modern Guard (Ep. 114)
22 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor and Jonathan Tjarks discuss the lottery-level guards in the 2017 NBA dra...
The Warriors' Big Spread, LaVar Ball's Premonition, and Harry Giles (Ep. 113)
18 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon is joined by CBS Sports columnist Gary Parrish to discuss Jaylen Brown's s...
'High Upside' — Lottery Reaction (Ep. 112)
17 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor and Jonathan Tjarks give their initial reaction to the NBA draft lottery...
Kawhi's Injury, Wall's Big Shot, and Zaza's Dirtiness (Ep. 111)
15 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Kevin O'Connor discuss John Wall's game winner (5:00), the Wizards' co...
Houston's Problem, Spurs-Warriors, and John Wall's Cussing With Shea Serrano (Ep. 110)
12 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Shea Serrano discuss James Harden's no-show against the Spurs (5:00), ...
D.C.'s White Flag Wednesday With Bill Simmons and Joe House (Ep. 109)
11 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons brings on Joe House to discuss D.C.'s devastating sports night (5:...
The Raptors Reset and More Playoffs With Kevin O'Connor (Ep. 108)
09 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Kevin O'Connor discuss Kyle Lowry's likely exit from Toronto (5:00), L...
'High Upside' — Top Forward Prospects (Ep. 107)
08 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor and Jonathan Tjarks discuss the changing landscape of big men in the NBA...
One-Dimensional DeRozan, Harden's Charges, and NBA E-sports With Jason Concepcion (Ep. 106)
04 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Jason Concepcion discuss watching NBA games in L.A. (5:00), DeMar DeRo...
Emergency Celtics Pod With Bill Simmons (Ep. 105)
03 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons calls his dad to talk about the Celtics' epic overtime victory ove...
The Cavs' Dominance, Rockets' Liftoff, and Warriors' Huge Spread (Ep. 104)
02 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Kevin O'Connor discuss the Raptors' reliance on isolation against the ...
Wizards' Magic, Iso Joe, and Kerr's Absence (Ep. 103)
27 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon is joined by Washington Post NBA writer Tim Bontemps to discuss Wizards-Ha...
Sweeps, Hacks, and Kawhi's Iso Game (Ep. 102)
25 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Kevin O'Connor discuss sweeps by the Warriors and Cavs (5:00), Raptors...
Rondo's Injury, the Bucks' Blowout, and Westbrook With Chris Mannix and Rodger Sherman (Ep. 101)
21 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon is joined by Chris Mannix of The Vertical to discuss Rajon Rondo's injury ...
Celtics Struggle, Westbrook Bricks, and More Playoffs (Ep. 100)
20 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Kevin O'Connor discuss the Celtics' struggles (5:00), Al Horford's dis...
Take That for Data! With Kevin O'Connor (Ep. 99)
18 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Kevin O'Connor discuss David Fizdale's postgame rant (3:00), Kawhi's h...
The Playoffs Are Here! With Bill Simmons (Ep. 98)
14 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon is joined by Bill Simmons to discuss the most polarizing MVP race ever (5:...
Kristen Ledlow (Ep. 97)
13 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon is joined by NBA TV's Kristen Ledlow to discuss the end of the NBA regular...
Who Is the Real MVP? With Kevin O'Connor (Ep. 96)
11 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Kevin O'Connor discuss the end of the NBA regular season, the Heat's p...
Probable Playoff Matchups With Taco Trey Kerby (Ep. 95)
07 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon is joined by Trey Kerby of NBA TV's 'The Starters' to discuss LeBron's Eas...
Records Worth Breaking With Shea Serrano (Ep. 94)
06 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Shea Serrano discuss Russell Westbrook's ridiculousness (5:00), Cavs-C...
The Magic Whiteboard With Kevin O’Connor (Ep. 93)
04 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor discuss the NCAA championship (5:00), Rob Hennigan’...
The Blazers' Bosnian Beast With John Gonzalez (Ep. 92)
31 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon and John Gonzalez discuss the curious case of the Cleveland Cavs (02:00), ...
The Playoff Picture in the West and End-of-Season Awards (Ep. 91)
30 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Chris Vernon talks to Zach Harper about the end of the NBA regular season and the nea...
Cavs Can't Play D, the Raptors' Next Move, and Ball vs. Fox With Kevin O'Connor (Ep. 90)
28 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Kevin O'Connor discuss the Cavs' putrid defensive effort against the S...
The Young Suns, Barea the Bully, and NBA Prospects in the NCAA Tournament (Ep. 89)
24 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Jonathan Tjarks discuss the young Suns (01:00), J.J. Barea vs. Blake G...
Most Underrated Player in the NBA With Chris Mannix (Ep. 88)
23 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon is joined by The Vertical's Chris Mannix to discuss Avery Bradley's expand...
Ep. 87: Mini-Melee in OKC, Resting Players, and the 2016 NBA Draft Class With Kevin O'Connor
21 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Kevin O'Connor discuss the spat between the Warriors and Thunder in O...
Ep. 86: B.J. Armstrong
16 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon is joined by former NBA champion B.J. Armstrong to discuss MJ's popularity...
Ep. 85: Vinsanity, Injuries in the West, and Prospects to Watch in the NCAA Tournament
14 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Kevin O'Connor discuss Vince Carter's performance Monday night (01:00)...
Ep. 84: The Wizards of Washington With Katie Baker
10 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Katie Baker discuss the Wizards' rise in the East (5:00), Scott Brooks...
Ep. 83: Durant's Timeline, the Playoff Picture, and Dirk's Milestone With Sam Amick
09 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon is joined by USA Today's Sam Amick to discuss Kevin Durant's injury (01:00...
Ep. 82: NBA Legends Podcast With Micah Peters
08 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Micah Peters sits down with Gary Payton, Horace Grant, and Theo Ratliff to discuss the ...
Ep. 81: Bogut's Injury and Kawhi's MVP Moment With Kevin O'Connor
07 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Kevin O'Connor discuss Andrew Bogut's bizarre injury (5:00), Dwight Ho...
Ep. 80: The NBA and Other Things With Shea Serrano
03 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Chris Vernon and Shea Serrano discuss the Warriors' recent loss (1:00), wonder if the...
Ep. 79: The Durant Ripple Effect With Tim Bontemps
02 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon is joined by The Washington Post's Tim Bontemps to discuss witnessing Kevi...
Ep. 78: Three-Quarter-Season Awards With Kevin O'Connor
28 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Kevin O'Connor discuss Andrew Bogut's final four team choices (6:00), ...
Ep. 77: The Trade Deadline Extravaganza With Chris Ryan
23 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Chris Ryan discuss the quiet NBA trade deadline, the Raptors' acquisit...
Ep. 76: Buddy Hield, Jimmy Butler, and Trade Deadline Predictions With Kevin O'Connor
21 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Kevin O'Connor discuss Vivek Ranadivé's comments on Buddy Hield's sta...
Ep. 75: The DeMarcus Cousins Deal With Bill Simmons
20 Feb 2017
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The Ringer's Chris Vernon and HBO's Bill Simmons discuss the many ramifications of the DeMarcus Cous...
Ep. 74: Dave Joerger
17 Feb 2017
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The Ringer's Chris Vernon is joined by Sacramento Kings head coach Dave Joerger to discuss DeMarcus ...
Ep. 73: All-Star Weekend With Tim Bontemps
16 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon and The Washington Post's Tim Bontemps discuss Carmelo replacing Kevin Lov...
Ep. 72: The Serge Ibaka Trade, Kevin Love's Injury, and Nikola Jokic With Kevin O'Connor
14 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Kevin O'Connor discuss the top 10 story lines of the NBA, including th...
Ep. 71: One-on-One With Jared Dudley
09 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon sat down on Tuesday, February 7, with Phoenix Suns forward Jared Dudley to...
Ep. 70: Cavs-Wizards, Boogie Cousins, and the Suns
07 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Kevin O'Connor discuss Monday night's epic showdown between Cleveland ...
Ep. 69: NBA Twitter Beefs, Markelle Fultz, and Cavs Tryouts With Kevin O'Connor
03 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Kevin O'Connor discuss Markelle Fultz's potential to be the no. 1 over...