The Ringer NBA Show
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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). ...
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 Spurs (5:00), historically bad defenses to win titl...
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 Griffin (05:30), the Knicks and the triangle offens...
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 expanded game (5:00), Bradley Beal's scoring (12:00), co...
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 OKC (5:00), the injury-report model in the NBA (17:...
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 (5:00), targeting players like Draymond Green (14...
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), Western Conference teams losing players (03:00),...
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's "forced sabbatical" (11:00), John Wall and Brad...
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), the possible playoff matchups (08:30), MVP chan...
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 generation gap in basketball today, the Westbrook ...
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 Howard vs. Dennis Schroder (10:00), Kawhi's MVP mome...
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 Spurs are actually good (3:15), and debate which ...
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 Kevin Durant's injury firsthand (5:00), the importance...
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), Brandon Jennings on the Wizards (11:00), the three...
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' acquisition of P.J. Tucker (8:00), the Lakers' activity le...
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 star potential (8:00), what constitutes a bad trade (...
Ep. 75: The DeMarcus Cousins Deal With Bill Simmons
20 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon and HBO's Bill Simmons discuss the many ramifications of the DeMarcus Cousins trade to New Orleans. Topics include: Vlade Di...
Ep. 74: Dave Joerger
17 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon is joined by Sacramento Kings head coach Dave Joerger to discuss DeMarcus Cousins's desire to finish his career in Sacrament...
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 Love in the All-Star Game (6:00), Bradley Beal's snub...
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 the Serge Ibaka trade (5:00), Kevin Love's injury (1...
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 discuss his early years in the league (02:00), ad...
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 and Washington (01:25), DeMarcus Cousins's likely ...
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 overall pick (5:00), Lakers vs. Sixers tanking strateg...
Ep. 68: Stu Jackson
02 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon is joined by former NBA executive vice president and current NBA TV analyst Stu Jackson to discuss his induction into the Pa...
Ep. 67: Sam Amick on the LeBron-Barkley Beef
31 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon is joined by USA Today's Sam Amick to discuss LeBron putting haters on blast (5:00), LeBron's business relationship with the...
Ep. 66: All-Star Snubs, Rondo vs. Wade, and More Melo
27 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon is joined by Zach Harper of FanRag Sports to discuss the All-Star lineups (2:05), Rajon Rondo and the Bulls (13:33), and the...
Ep. 65: Melo Trade Talk With Chris Mannix
26 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon is joined by The Vertical's Chris Mannix to discuss the trade rumors around Carmelo Anthony (5:00), possible destinations fo...
Ep. 64: A Bizarre Night in the NBA
24 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Kevin O'Connor discuss a weird evening in the NBA (0:55), Kevin's Isaiah Thomas interview (12:45), and whether or not ac...
Ep. 63: One-on-One With Isaiah Thomas
23 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor is joined by Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas to discuss about his stellar 2016 (00:24), improving his step-back jumper (02:47)...
Ep. 62: The Thunder-Warriors "Rivalry," Embiid's Antics, and Shea Serrano Loses a Game to His Son
19 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Shea Serrano discuss Russell Westbrook's stare during warm-ups (2:40), Zaza Pachulia's flagrant foul (4:55), the surging...
Ep. 61: LeBron's Acting, Melo Trade Talk, and All-Star Ballots
17 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Kevin O'Connor discuss the Warriors' drubbing of the Cavs (5:00), LeBron's flopping (8:00), Melo's trade options (12:00)...
Ep. 60: Adrian Wojnarowski
13 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon is joined by The Vertical's Adrian Wojnarowski to discuss Mark Cuban's relationship with NBA referees (5:00), D-Rose's absen...
Ep. 59: Knicks' Nonsense and Midseason NBA Hipster Squads With Jason Concepcion
12 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Jason Concepcion discuss the Knicks' demoralizing loss in Philly (5:00), Carmelo Anthony's no-trade clause (12:00), Ron ...
Ep. 58: One-on-One With Joel Embiid
10 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor is joined by Sixers forward and Rookie of the Year candidate Joel Embiid to discuss his nickname, the return of the big ma...
Ep. 57: D-Rose's Absence, the Knicks' Next Move, and McCollum Trade Talk With Kevin O'Connor
10 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Kevin O'Connor discuss MIA Derrick Rose (5:00), what's next for the Knicks (15:00), moving Paul Millsap (23:00), C.J. Mc...
Ep. 56: The Kyle Korver Trade, the MVP Race, and All-Star Voting With Tim Bontemps
06 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Chris Vernon is joined by Tim Bontemps of The Washington Post to discuss the huge trade that brought Kyle Korver to the Cavs (0:50) and...
Ep. 55: Jimmy Goldstein
06 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon is joined by NBA superfan James Goldstein to discuss pioneering NBA fandom (3:00), growing up a Milwaukee Hawks fan (6:00), ...
Ep. 54: Houston Experiment, Potential Trades, and Harden vs. Westbrook
03 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Kevin O'Connor discuss the Rockets' rise in the Western Conference (5:00), Eric Gordon's all-star candidacy (12:00), pot...
Ep. 53: Corey Brewer
23 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon is joined by Houston Rockets forward Corey Brewer to discuss his transition from back-to-back national championships to bott...
Ep. 52: NBA Christmas Wish List With Kevin O'Connor
20 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Kevin O'Connor discuss Blake Griffin's durability and decreasing dunk numbers (6:00), Nerlens Noel vs. Jahlil Okafor (15...
Ep. 51: Ringing in the New CBA With Tim Bontemps
15 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon is joined by The Washington Post's Tim Bontemps to discuss who gets credit for the new CBA (5:00), the details on designated...
Ep. 50: The Morey Effect, First-Time All-Stars, and the Warriors' Weakness
13 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Kevin O'Connor discuss the foundation of footwork (6:00), the Daryl Morey effect on offense (10:00), James Harden's grea...
Ep. 49: The Warriors in L.A., the Separation in the East, and the Water Bottle Challenge at MSG
08 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon is joined by Trey Kerby of NBA TV to discuss Wednesday night's Warriors-Clippers game (3:13), the Cavs humiliating the Knick...
Ep. 48: Quarterly Awards With Kevin O'Connor
06 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Kevin O'Connor celebrate the first quarter of the NBA season by handing out awards, including MVP (17:00), then they tal...
Ep. 47: The MVP Rat Race, Clippers-Nets, and Conley's Injury With Chris Mannix
01 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Yahoo Sports senior NBA writer Chris Mannix discuss the state of the MVP race (5:00), Sean Kilpatrick's breakout game (1...
Ep. 46: Conference Playoff Outlook, and Three Guys Better Than Their Stats Suggest
29 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Kevin O'Connor discuss Russell Westbrook's triple-double standard (5:00), decide which teams are out of the playoff pict...
Ep. 45: The Greek Freak, Tanking Strategies, and CBA Changes With Kevin O'Connor
22 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Kevin O'Connor discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo's historic statistical feat (6:00), tanking advice for the Kings (14:00), M...
Ep. 44: Clippers-Grizz, Klay Thompson Trades, and Phil Jackson's LeBron Comment With Sam Amick
17 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon is joined by USA Today's Sam Amick to discuss Marc Gasol's Conor McGregor dance (6:00), the Clippers' "strength in numbers" ...
Ep. 43: Leaguewide Look With Kevin O'Connor
15 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Kevin O'Connor discuss overarching themes and intriguing developments 10 games into the season, including the Clippers' ...
Ep. 42: Contenders and Panic-Button Teams With Tim Bontemps
10 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon welcomes Tim Bontemps of The Washington Post to discuss Stan Van Gundy's rant, God Shammgod's influence on Harrison Barnes (...
Ep. 41: 17 Years in the League With Mike Miller
08 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon is joined by the Denver Nuggets' Mike Miller to discuss what it's like to be a veteran on a young team, joining LeBron James...
Ep. 40: KD vs. Westbrook
03 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Vernon welcomes Shea Serrano to discuss tonight's meeting between the Warriors and the Thunder, bench celebrations (31:10), and Shea's experienc...
Ep. 39: 'Sources Say' With Michael D. Ratner
02 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Juliet Litman welcomes Michael D. Ratner to the show to discuss his new mockumentary series 'The 5th Quarter’ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9ch7...
Ep. 38: Who's Got Staying Power? With Zach Harper
01 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon brings on NBA writer Zach Harper to run through the early-season story lines and determine if Russell Westbrook's ridiculous...
Ep. 37: One-Game Overreactions With Jonathan Tjarks
27 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Vernon and Jonathan Tjarks discuss the Warriors loss, the weird Grizzlies win over the Timberwolves (8:52), monster numbers from Anthony Davis (...
Ep. 36: 'Thirty Things to See' Season Tipoff With Kevin O'Connor
25 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Kevin O'Connor celebrate the kickoff of the NBA season by selecting their top storyline for all thirty teams. Topics inc...
Ep. 35: The Genesis of PER and the Grizzlies' Untapped Potential With John Hollinger
20 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon is joined by former ESPN analytics guru and current Memphis Grizzlies vice president of basketball operations John Hollinger...
Ep. 34: Basketball Analytics and the Revamped Rockets With Daryl Morey
18 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon is joined by Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey to discuss the growth of analytics in sports (6:00), handling criti...
Ep. 33: NBA Hipster Team Championship Belt and Five Players to Watch With Jason Concepcion
13 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Jason Concepcion discuss why the Timberwolves are the top hipster team this season (6:00), Chandler Parsons's Instagram ...