The Ringer NBA Show
Episodes
Ep. 32: Covering Superteams and Positive CBA Talks With Tim Bontemps
11 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon brings on Washington Post national NBA writer Tim Bontemps to discuss the new-look Warriors (6:00), Steph Curry taking a bac...
Ep. 31: The Process of Signing Superstars With Sonny Vaccaro
06 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon is joined by the godfather of grassroots basketball and former sports marketing executive for Nike and Adidas, Sonny Vaccaro...
Ep. 30: Ben Simmons's Injury and Bold Preseason Predictions With Chris Vernon and Kevin O'Connor
04 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Vernon makes his hosting debut with help from Kevin O'Connor to discuss Ben Simmons's injury (8:25) and the "buzzard's luck" of the...
Ep. 29: Fireside NBA Chatter With Bill Simmons and Brad Stevens
20 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by the head coach of the Boston Celtics, "The President" Brad Stevens, to discuss coaching in the NBA vs. ...
Ep. 28: Olympics Knockout Round With Tate Frazier and Jonathan Tjarks
16 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Tate Frazier and Jonathan Tjarks discuss the upcoming Olympic basketball knockout round, the expectations for Team USA, which team is the...
Ep. 27: 'Sources Say' With Chris Ryan and Juliet Litman
12 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Juliet Litman discuss Team USA's eventful summer in Rio and LeBron's back-to-back European travel schedule. Then, Tate Fra...
Ep. 26: Kobe Stories, TV Shows, Building a Superteam, and More With Roy Hibbert and Tate Frazier
03 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Tate Frazier and Roy Hibbert discuss the two-time NBA All-Star’s low-key offseason, his favorite Kobe Bryant farewell tour tales, the...
Ep. 25: Russell Westbrook's Future and the 'Miami Vice' 10-Year Anniversary With Bill Simmons
27 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons and Ringer executive editor Chris Ryan drop a special double-feature edition of the 'Ringer NBA Show' to discuss Rus...
Ep. 24: Team USA and U18 NBA Prospects With Tate Frazier and Jonathan Tjarks
25 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Tate Frazier and Jonathan Tjarks discuss Team USA, Coach K's farewell tour, the 2016 FIBA Americas U18 Championship, and the promising pr...
Ep. 23: 'Sources Say' With Juliet Litman and Chris Ryan
20 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Juliet Litman and Chris Ryan discuss the last remaining NBA free agents and where they could end up (1:00). Then Juliet gives her Cavs re...
Ep. 22: NBA Free Agency Roundup With Bill Simmons
15 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons moonlights on today's 'Ringer NBA Show' with Ringer executive editor Chris Ryan, with each giving his hometown persp...
Ep. 21: NBA Summer League Special With Tate Frazier and Jonathan Tjarks
11 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Tate Frazier and Jonathan Tjarks recap the opening weekend of NBA summer league in Las Vegas, and discuss Brandon Ingram–Ben Simmons, T...
Ep. 20: Kevin Durant to the Warriors and Team USA
05 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, Juliet Litman and Chris Ryan discuss Kevin Durant's move to the Warriors and how players may be feeling about the change. Late...
Ep. 19: 'Sources Say'
01 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of 'Sources Say,' Juliet Litman and Chris Ryan talk about why the Bucks could be back in business and offer their predictions o...
Ep. 18: 2016 NBA Draft Recap With Danny Chau and Jonathan Tjarks
25 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Danny Chau and Jonathan Tjarks discuss the Ibaka trade, the Celtics' future, and Thon Maker conspiracy theories. Learn more about ...
Ep. 17: 2016 NBA Draft Top International Talents
22 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Danny Chau and Jonathan Tjarks on the international prospects projected to land in the lottery, like Dragan Bender and Timothe Luwawu, in...
Ep. 16: Game 7 Reaction
20 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Ryan, Juliet Litman, and Tate Frazier discuss Game 7 of the NBA Finals, where the teams go from here, LeBron James's transcendent p...
Ep. 15: 2016 NBA Draft Lottery Picks and Late-First-Round Selections
17 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Danny Chau and Jonathan Tjarks on prospects slated to go in the top 10, and some prospects who may find themselves being selected later i...
Ep. 14: 'Ringer NBA Show' Finals Game 6 Preview with Tate Frazier, Travon Free, and Pat Barker
15 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Tate Frazier and 'Any Given Wednesday' writers Travon Free and Pat Barker recap the Cavaliers’ Game 5 resurgence and look forward to Ga...
Ep. 13: Game 5 and Draymond's Suspension
13 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons and longtime pal Joe House on Draymond Green's suspension, Kyrie Irving's Game 4 flop, GSW's chances to close out th...
Ep. 12: 2016 NBA Draft Sleepers and Busts With Danny Chau and Jonathan Tjarks
10 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Danny Chau and Jonathan Tjarks on the under-the-radar talents to target in the 2016 NBA draft. Learn more about your ad choices. V...
Ep. 11: Winners and Losers Finals Game 3 With Chris Ryan, Juliet Litman, and Tate Frazier
09 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Ryan, Juliet Litman, and Tate Frazier on the winners and losers from the Cavs' win over the Warriors in last night's Game 3 in Clev...
Ep. 10: 'The Ringer NBA Show' Finals Game 1 With Chris Ryan, Juliet Litman, and Tate Frazier
03 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Ryan, Juliet Litman, and Tate Frazier on the implications of the Game 1 loss for the Cavs, Kyrie's "superstar" status, and potentia...
Ep. 9: 'Ringer NBA Show' Finals Preview With Chris Ryan, Travon Free, and Tate Frazier
01 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Tate Frazier and Chris Ryan and 'Any Given Wednesday' writer Travon Free on the NBA Finals rematch between the Golden State Warriors and ...
Ep. 8: Conference Finals With Juliet Litman, Travon Free, and Tate Frazier
27 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Juliet Litman and Tate Frazier and 'Any Given Wednesday' writer Travon Free discuss the major talking points from the NBA conference fina...
Ep. 7: 'Sources Say' With Andrew Sharp
19 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Juliet Litman and Sports Illustrated's Andrew Sharp talk about Kevin Durant buying in with Billy Donovan, Steph Curry's po...
Ep. 6: NBA Draft Lottery
18 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Danny Chau and Jonathan Tjarks on whether there's a 76ers conspiracy, who should be the no. 1 overall pick, and whom Boston should take a...
Ep. 5: What's Up With the Magic???
12 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Quick pod: Bill Simmons and Ringer staff writer Kevin Clark (the world's only living Orlando Magic fan) discuss Scott Skiles's abrupt resignation and ...
Ep. 4: 'The Ringer NBA Show' With Bill Simmons and Joe House
10 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons grabs Joe House to discuss Curry's historic return against the Blazers, Thompson's two-way dominance (11:00), KD's a...
Ep. 3: 'NBA Show' With Bill Simmons and Tate Frazier
06 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons grabs Tate Frazier on a Friday morning to figure out who's winning OKC-Spurs, whether Kyrie's latest hot streak is l...
Ep. 2: 'Sources Say' With Chris Ryan and Juliet Litman
05 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Juliet break down a slew of happenings around the NBA, including Larry Bird's tough love, Harden's solo bus, Lowry's struggles (10:00), Drak...
Ep. 1: ‘NBA Show’ Premiere With Bill Simmons and Howard Beck
29 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons launches an all-NBA-everything feed for the Ringer podcast network. In Episode 1, Bleacher Report's Howard Beck join...