The Ringer NBA Show
Episodes
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 ...
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...