The Ringer NBA Show

'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:...

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 the major story lines from the first weekend of ga...

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-agency moves (1:00), Gordon Hayward’s potential...

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 Paul is heading to the Houston Rockets (3:00). The...

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 moments (2:33). Then they take a hard look at upcoming...

'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 (0:32), then dissect the questionable Jimmy Butler tr...

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 from the Cleveland Cavaliers (02:00), Jimmy Butler ...

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 James's and Kevin Durant's decisions to leave their fi...

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 Warriors (1:20), Kevin Durant’s and LeBron James’s...

'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 for the NBA draft. They discuss 'Filthy' Frank Nti...

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 Finals MVP, who’s to blame for Wednesday night’s l...

'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 prospects (5:00), Kobi Simmons's surprisingly low...

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), the Cavs' chances to right the ship in Cleveland (13...

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 the 10 most important questions entering the 2017 NB...

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 working on leading up to the NBA Finals. First, J...

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 Finals. Topics include: Steve Kerr's absence on t...

'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. Topics include: Justin Jackson's upside (8:00), W...

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 deferring (10:00), the Cavaliers' struggling defe...

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), Manu Ginobili's potential retirement (12:00), th...

'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 draft. Topics include: Markelle Fultz's defense (5:00...

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 surprising play in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference...

'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 and discuss Boston's big night (5:00), potential ...

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' consistency against the Celtics (10:00), the Spurs' ...

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), the Spurs winning without Kawhi (15:30), the top m...

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 (5:00), the district's Friday-night crowd (11:00), th...

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), LeBron's demoralizing dominance (15:00), reasons to...

'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 (4:00), Jonathan Isaac's ability to play center (...

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 DeRozan's one-dimensional offense (14:00), Rockets-Spu...

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 over the Wizards on Tuesday night (02:00), John Wall'...

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 Cavs (5:00), James Harden's masterful pick-and-rol...

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-Hawks (4:00), the Bucks' point totals (10:00), the B...

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-Bucks (11:00), the Wizards' lacking bench (18:00)...

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 (01:00), an epic comeback by LeBron James and the ...

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 disappearing act (11:00), Russell Westbrook's fourth-...

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 historic efficiency (14:00), Kevin Love's lack of s...

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 (5:00), James Harden's MVP case (10:00), CP3's attrit...

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 season (5:00), the Cavs' playoff switch (11:00), ...

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 playoff push (6:00), the Bulls' best lineup (11:00)...

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 Eastern Conference dominance (6:00), the most dangero...

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-Celtics (13:00), Gordon Hayward's improvement (20:0...

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’s leaked whiteboard (13:00), JaMychal Green’s...

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 ascent of Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets ...

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 nearly finalized playoff picture in the West (1:10). ...