The Ringer NBA Show
Episodes
A March Madness Primer for NBA Fans | Group Chat
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
No Justin this week, so Rob and Wos are joined by J. Kyle Mann. Kyle walks the guys through some of the best NBA prospects in March Madness, what to m...
Steph Hits 4K! Plus, Are We Headed for an OKC-Boston Finals Matchup? | Real Ones
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Warriors G Steph Curry hit 4,000 career 3s on Thursday night. Logan and Raja reflect on his career milestone (1:58). How dangerous are the Warriors? T...
Is OKC Inevitable? Plus, Swing Factors for Top Contenders and Take Forgiveness Day. | Group Chat
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos are back together to discuss the potential NBA Finals preview between the Thunder and the Celtics on Wednesday night. They discus...
Ben Stiller on Lifelong Knicks Fandom and 'Severance'! | Real Ones
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Movie star and filmmaker Ben Stiller joined Logan, Howard, and Raja to discuss all things Knicks and his decorated film career. How does Ben feel abou...
The White American Draft | Group Chat
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Justin and Wos are joined by producer Isaiah Blakely, who is filling in for Rob this week, for the second edition of the White American Draft. This ti...
LeBron Defends Bronny—and Are the Warriors Just Scratching the Surface? | Real Ones
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this Friday edition of ‘Real Ones,’ Logan and Raja open the pod by discussing LeBron's confrontation with Stephen A. Smith after the Lakers def...
Future Power Rankings | Group Chat
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos follow up their No-Power Rankings pod with the Future Power Rankings discussion. This time, they're ranking the best situations i...
'Celtics City' and the History of an Iconic Franchise. Plus, Director Lauren Stowell on Telling the Story of the Boston Celtics.
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Michael Pina and Howard Beck sit down to give their thoughts on the new nine-part documentary series, 'Celtics City,' on HBO. They disc...
Kyrie Irving’s Unfortunate Injury. Plus, LeBron, Luka, and Lakers Keep Rising in the Standings. | Real Ones
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Logan Murdock, Howard Beck, and Raja Bell start the pod with the unfortunate season-ending injury news for All-Star guard Kyrie Irving (0:21). Irving’...
The Murky Future of Joel Embiid and the Sixers. Plus, No-Power Rankings. | Group Chat
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos kick off the week discussing what’s next for the Philadelphia 76ers and Joel Embiid after the latter’s season was ended due t...
Anthony Edwards's Technical Difficulties. Plus, Paul George Puts the Pod Down. | Real Ones
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Edwards received his 16th technical foul and was ejected during the Timberwolves' matchup against the Lakers Thursday night. Ant will now serv...
Redraftapalooza: Reselecting the Top Five Picks of the Past Five Drafts | Group Chat
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos go through the past five years of the NBA draft and reselect the top five picks! 2020 (03:37) 2021 (18:32) 2022 (47:35) 2023 (6...
The Knicks Aren't Beating the Allegations. Plus, the Sixers Should Go All In on Capturing the Flagg. | Real Ones
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck discuss the Knicks falling to the Cavs and the Celtics in embarrassing fashion over the weekend (7:08). Can ...
Deciphering the NBA’s New Deadline-Disrupted World Order | Group Chat
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos kick off the week by looking to answer five big questions heading into the NBA season’s stretch run: What’s the Lakers’ c...
Wemby Out for Season, the Good and Bad of All-Star Weekend, and Is Expansion a Risky Idea for the NBA? | Real Ones
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Logan, Raja, and Howard start off with the news that Victor Wembanyama will be ruled out for the remainder of the season (01:16). Then, Howard goes on...
The NBA Expansion Draft With J. Kyle Mann. Plus, the Spurs Shut Down Wemby. | Group Chat
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos are joined by J. Kyle Mann and start with the news that broke right before the show: Victor Wembanyama will be out for the season...
Real Ones Live From All-Star Weekend!
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard M’fin Beck are live from the Punchline in San Francisco during All-Star Weekend (presented by State Farm)! The ...
Mailbag: Ingram Extension, Russ for MIP, All-NBA in 2030, and Much More | Group Chat
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With no Justin for this episode, Rob and Wos open up the listener mailbag! They start by giving their thoughts on the Brandon Ingram extension (5:41) ...
Luka Debuts for the Lakers! Plus, Checking in on Other Trade Deadline Acquisitions. | Real Ones
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Logan, Raja, and Howard get right into Luka Doncic’s debut as a Laker. How will the new-look Lakers pan out with Luka and LeBron, and how far can th...
The Luka Trade Aftershocks Keep Coming. Plus, the Most Intriguing Post-Deadline Questions. | Group Chat
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos are here to discuss the latest news coming out of the Luka trade and the Mark Williams trade being rescinded (18:52). Then they e...
The Biggest Questions After the Trade Deadline | Group Chat
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos get together to discuss some of the biggest questions we now now that the trade deadline is past. They discuss some of the more c...
Jimmy Butler to the Warriors, and Lakers Get a New Center. Plus, Winners and Losers From the Trade Deadline. | Real Ones
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Logan, Raja, and Howard start their trade deadline recap by discussing the Jimmy Butler trade and whether this was the right move for the Warriors (1:...
Trying to Understand the Luka Doncic Trade Three Days Later | Real Ones
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Logan, Raja, and Howard are still trying to process the trade that shocked the world. Where were the guys when they found out, and how shocked were th...
De’Aaron Fox Becomes Wemby’s Numéro Deux. Plus, Trying to Find the Logic in the Luka Doncic Deal. | Group Chat
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos are back to give their thoughts on De’Aaron Fox getting traded to the Spurs and Zach LaVine getting sent to the Kings (3:50). T...
Instant Reaction to the Luka Doncic–Anthony Davis Trade
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Logan Murdock and Justin Verrier are here to give their immediate reactions to the Dallas Mavericks trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for ...
Who Got Snubbed From the All-Star Game? Plus, Should the NBA Have 10-Minute Quarters? | Real Ones
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Friday, and Logan and Raja start the show off by discussing the biggest All-Star snubs from the East (2:45) and West (9:23). Then they discuss ...
The De’Aaron Fox Derby, Jimmy Butler’s Best Options, and More Pressing Trade Deadline Questions | Group Chat
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos answer the biggest questions ahead of next week’s trade deadline. They take a look at suitors for De’Aaron Fox (6:05), Jimmy ...
Jimmy Butler–Heat Drama Continues. Plus, Predicting All-Star Game Reserves. | Real Ones
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Heat guard/forward Jimmy Butler has been suspended yet again by the team after leaving a shootaround. Logan, Raja, and Howard Beck open the pod with a...
Divvying Up the Midseason Title Pie | Group Chat
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos are back to hand out some title pie. In this exercise, the guys divvy up the championship pie and tell us what percent chance eac...
Who the Lakers Should Acquire at Center, and All-Star Voting Politics | Real Ones
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja are here with the Friday vibes. They begin the show by reacting to Anthony Davis’s comments about his preference to play the 4 (5:55)...
East All-Star Picks. Plus, Take-Off! | Group Chat
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos are back this week with their Eastern Conference All-Stars (2:55). They run through their selections for starters, reserves, and ...
What’s Next for the Warriors? Plus, Players and Politics. | Real Ones
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Howard Beck start the pod off with a deep dive on the Warriors following their MLK Day 125-85 blowout loss to the Celtics (2:55). Howard the...
Thunder’s Vibes Have Them Above Everyone, Plus the Warriors' and Timberwolves' Woes! | Real Ones
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Friday vibes here on Real Ones as Logan and Raja fire up their mics to discuss just how good the Thunder really are after their big win over th...
West All-Star Picks: Starters and Reserves | Group Chat
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos are in the All-Star spirit, so it is time for them to make their picks. They start out in the loaded Western Conference to brea...
LaMelo Ball All-Star Ballot Stuffing. Plus, Will Zion Ever Get Right? | Real Ones
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The pod opens with Raja, Logan, and Howard discussing a video of Raja getting hyped on the court after his son had an intense game versus another good...
Is This Anything? The Pacers and Kings Are Back, Miami’s Heating Up Without Jimmy, and More.
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos kick off the week by taking a closer look at a handful of teams to answer an all-important question: “Is this anything?” They...
The Cavs’ Historic Start and Breaking Down Another Anthony Edwards Poster | Real Ones
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja start by talking about the Cavs’ historic start to this season and whether they should aim for the best regular-season record ever (9...
Blueprints to Save the Wolves and Warriors. Plus, the Cavs Make a Big Statement. | Group Chat
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos discuss the Cavs' impressive win over the Thunder and whether they think any differently about those two teams (10:20). Then, the...
Logan Is Back!! Shai vs. Jokic for MVP, Plus What’s Next for Brad Beal and the Suns? | Real Ones
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Logan finally makes his return from paternity leave, and Howard quizzes him on what’s been happening during this NBA season (15:41). The MVP race ha...
The Jimmy Butler Sweepstakes Is On—But Is Anyone Buying? Plus, Wemby Passes the Jokic Test, and Kawhi Is Back. | Group Chat
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos come together and talk about some of the biggest stories in the recent NBA news cycle. They discuss where Jimmy Butler will land ...
Transitioning to the Broadcast Booth, Working Out With Wemby, and When’s the Right Time to Retire With Jamal Crawford | Real Ones
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Howard and Raja are joined by three-time Sixth Man of the Year Jamal Crawford. They start by talking about his transition from basketball to being in ...
Six Big Questions as the NBA Season Enters 2025 | Group Chat
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos turn the page and welcome the new year with six questions to monitor at the start of 2025. They discuss contenders in the east (7...
Kings Coaching Conundrum. Plus, What to Make of D’Angelo Russell’s Career. | Real Ones
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Raja and Howard are back with a New Year's Eve edition of 'Real Ones.' Raja explains what it’s like to play on New Year's (1:03). The Sacramento Kin...
LeBron James at 40. Plus, Ripple Effects of Another D-Lo Trade and the Mike Brown Firing With Kirk Goldsberry. | Group Chat
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin and Wos are joined by Kirk Goldsberry to discuss the D’Angelo Russell trade and what the ceiling is for the Lakers now (3:15). Then, they tal...
Thoughts on NBA Viewership, the Art of a Trade Request, and the Impact of the 65-Game Rule in the Awards Race | Real Ones
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Howard and Raja are joined by three-time NBA champion Danny Green. They recorded before the Sacramento Kings fired Mike Brown so they started with tal...
NBA Festivus! Plus, Is De’Aaron Fox Planning an Exit from Sac-Town? | Group Chat
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos start this holiday-themed episode by discussing the news around De’Aaron Fox and whether he could leave Sacramento and where ...
NBA Cup Thunder Takeaways and New All-Star Format With Tyler Parker. Plus, Mac McClung on the G-League, ‘The Break,’ and His Dunk Contest Future. | Real Ones
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Howard Beck is joined by The Ringer’s Tyler Parker to discuss the NBA Christmas Day schedule and why the Thunder are not playing that day (5:30). Th...
Giannis Trounces OKC to Win the NBA Cup. Plus, Denver’s Hail Mary to Help Jokic and More Post-Cup Story Lines We’re Watching. | Group Chat
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos start by discussing the Bucks' impressive blowout win over the Thunder in the NBA Cup final (2:45). Then they pivot to the rest o...
Who Will Win the NBA Cup Final? Plus, Trading Season Is Underway, Featuring the Schröder Trade | Real Ones
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Howard is joined by the legend Raja Bell to talk predictions! With the NBA Cup final approaching, they give predictions and talk about what being in t...
The Thunder and Bucks Hit It Big in Vegas. Plus, Does the Dennis Schröder Trade Change the Warriors’ Outlook? | Group Chat
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos were together in Vegas to watch the NBA Cup semifinals. They give their immediate reactions to the Thunder defeating Rockets (3:4...
Previewing the NBA Cup Semifinals. Plus Jimmy Butler Trade Rumors, and Can the Lakers Be Fixed? | Real Ones
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Pina and Raja Bell start the show by previewing the NBA Cup semifinals between the Hawks-Bucks and the Thunder-Rockets (17:30). Then they move...
The Most Intriguing Teams as Trade Season Begins. Plus, an NBA Cup Semifinals Anticipation Index. | Group Chat
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos recap two of the NBA Cup quarterfinals games, the Hawks beating the Knick,s and the Rockets beating the Warriors. Then they previ...
Can the Mavericks Get Back to the NBA Finals? Are the Surging Bucks Contenders Again? | Real Ones
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Pina and Raja Bell discuss the NBA Cup teams and where they currently stand in the league. Are we witnessing an all-time defensive team with t...
Six Big Questions a Quarter(-ish) of the Way Into the NBA Season | Group Chat
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos answer six questions after a quarter of the NBA season. They talk about the Bucks and Sixers (4:53), the Nuggets (20:00), Trae Yo...
First-Quarter Awards | Real Ones
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Michael Pina's filling in for Howard and is joined by Raja Bell to hand out some awards after a quarter of the season. They give their picks...
Does the NBA Have a Problem—and If So, What’s the Fix? Plus, a Cup Quarterfinals Primer. | Group Chat
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos discuss the narrative that the NBA has a problem, whether they agree with that premise, and how to fix what problems the league m...
What’s the Future of the NBA Cup and the All-Star Game? Plus, NBA Comeback Player of the Year Award. | Real Ones
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Howard is joined by Rachel Nichols of Fox Sports 1 and ‘All the Smoke’ to discuss a myriad of NBA topics. The NBA Cup is in the closing stages as ...
Western Conference Confidence Scale | Group Chat
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos are here to tier the Western Conference. They start at the bottom and work their way up to the best teams in the conference. The...
NBA Panic Meter. Plus, Do the Nets Not Understand the Assignment?
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Howard and Michael Pina pull out their panic meters for five separate teams. What’s in store for the Lakers this season? There are some concerning n...
NBA Potluck! Plus, Are We Possibly Witnessing the Greatest Player Ever. | Group Chat
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thanksgiving week is here and Justin, Rob, and Wos have a little NBA potluck. The Clippers have ripped off five straight wins. Are the Clippers actual...
Staying Busy in Retirement, Managing Team USA, and Investing in Women’s Sports With Grant Hill | Real Ones
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Howard and Raja are joined by NBA Hall of Famer Grant Hill to discuss a multitude of things, beginning with his investment in women’s sports (5:30)....
Are the Sixers Cursed? Plus, the Best Team, Player, and More One Month In. | Group Chat
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos have their picks for one-month-in superlatives. They start with a discussion about the biggest disappointment of the season, whic...
Tyrese Maxey Calls Out Joel Embiid in Sixers' Team-Only Meeting. Plus, the Cavs Face the Celtics in a Matchup of the Top Teams in the Eastern Conference.
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Cavs have been on fire this season, starting 15-0. Will facing the Celtics on Tuesday serve as a litmus test of where they stand in the Eastern Co...
It’s Not Too Soon to Say … | Group Chat
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos share a handful of early season declarations that they think will be season-long trends. They talk about the Bucks (4:30), Thunde...
Is Cooper Flagg Worth Tanking for, Can Either of the Rutgers Guys Go No. 1, and Other Players to Watch. Plus, the NYC Basketball Scene With J. Kyle Mann. | Real Ones
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Howard and Raja are joined by The Ringer’s J. Kyle Mann to discuss the most recent addition to his ‘Home and Away’ series on the Ringer NBA YouT...
Identity Crises: The Knicks, Timberwolves, and More Intriguing Teams. | Group Chat
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos take a look at four teams that they believe are still searching for their identity and discuss what kind of team the Knicks, Timb...
The Cleveland Cavaliers Keep Rolling, Joel Embiid Returns, Plus the NBA Cup Starts Tonight!
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The second NBA Cup begins Tuesday. However, are there concerns that the tournament could lead to injuries down the line (13:00)? Also, what is the ult...
A Growing Appreciation for Glue Guys, Should Teams Hire Shooting Coaches, and Starting a Podcast With Shane Battier | Real Ones
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Howard Beck and Raja Bell are joined by two-time NBA champion Shane Battier to discuss how he started his new podcast, 'Glue Guys,' what makes a good ...
Believe It or Not: The Buddy Ball Warriors, Soaring 3-Point Rates, and More. | Group Chat
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos are back to play a game of believe it or not with six trends from the early part of the season. They discuss Buddy Hield and the ...
How Should Players and Media Move Forward Following the Joel Embiid Incident? Plus, Would Drake Take DeMar’s Jersey Down? | Real Ones
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Howard Beck and Raja Bell kick it with 11-year NBA veteran and 'Off Guard' podcast host Austin Rivers to discuss player and media relations following ...
The Embiid Kerfuffle, OKC’s Defensive Dominance, and an Early West Survey With Kirk Goldsberry | Group Chat
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin and Rob are joined by Kirk Goldsberry and they start by discussing all of the news about Joel Embiid and the Sixers from the weekend. Then, the...
Giannis Trade Rumors Brewing! Plus, Joe Mazzulla Wants … Fighting? | Real Ones
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Howard Beck and Raja Bell fire up the mics with ‘Ringer’ senior NBA writer Michael Pina to kick off the show by discussing the current disaster th...
Are the Cavs Scary Good? Plus, More Way-Too-Early Jumps to Conclusions. | Group Chat
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos take a look at four Eastern Conference teams' interesting starts and draw some early conclusions. The Ringer is committed to res...
How Much Does Coaching Matter? The Cavs' and Lakers' Hot Start to the Season. | Real Ones
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Howard and Raja are back to dive into a loaded start of the NBA regular season. They kick things off with a chat about Dwyane Wade’s Miami Heat stat...
The Most Intriguing First Impressions From the First Week-ish of the 2024-25 NBA Season | Group Chat
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos each have three first week impressions about players and teams that have stuck out to them. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, ...
Top-Line Takeaways From the Real NBA Opening Night | Group Chat
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos were joined by J. Kyle Mann live on the Ringer NBA YouTube channel after the Bucks' comfortable win over the Sixers. The guys dis...
2024-25 NBA Season Predictions | Real Ones
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The NBA regular season is back! And so are Howard and Raja with their predictions for the season. Along the way, they discuss their picks for most int...
The Verriables: 2024-25 NBA Season | Group Chat
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos are together in studio for another edition of The Verriables. They start with discussing some of the rookie extensions that got s...
Eight Big Questions Ahead of the 2024-25 Season | Group Chat
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Verrier, Wosny Lambre, and Rob Mahoney tackle eight questions that pique their interest ahead of the upcoming NBA season. They discuss: Power...
Realness Scale, No Embiid Back to Backs, and Mailbag | Real Ones
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NBA Tip-Off is a week away! With that, Howard and Raja break out the “Realness Scale” to rank some of the most notable preseason storylines and qu...
Preseason NBA Power Rankings, Part 6 | Group Chat
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos return with the final edition of their annual power rankings. This time they rank the top five teams in the NBA. Knicks (03:34)...
Preseason NBA Power Rankings, Part 5 | Group Chat
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos return for the penultimate edition of the power rankings. This time they take a look at teams ranked 10 though six. Suns: (8:30)...
Annual GM Survey Takeaways | Real Ones
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Howard is joined by The Ringer’s Michael Pina to review the results from this year’s GM survey. They go over some of the top results, including wh...
Preseason NBA Power Rankings, Part 4 | Group Chat
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos are back with Part 4 of their annual preseason power rankings, this time ranking teams 15-11. Miami Heat (04:24) Indiana Pacer...
Preseason NBA Power Rankings, Part 3 | Group Chat
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos return with Part 3 of their annual preseason rankings, ranking teams 20-16. San Antonio Spurs (03:36) Los Angeles Clippers (27...
Remembering Dikembe, Appreciating D-Rose, and Assessing the KAT Blockbuster | Real Ones
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Howard and Raja start the pod by discussing the passing of NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo. They discuss his impact on and off the floor, what he was like ...
The Ripple Effects of the KAT Blockbuster Trade, and a Goodbye to Dikembe. Plus, Preseason NBA Power Rankings, Part 2. | Group Chat
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos begin the show with their thoughts on Karl-Anthony Towns getting traded to the Knicks. They discuss how this changes the Knicks' ...
Urgency Pod! Does the KAT Trade Really Move the Needle for the Knicks or Timberwolves?
28 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Howard Beck and Michael Pina fire up the mics to break down the ins and outs of the Knicks-Timberwolves blockbuster that sends Karl Ant...
Preseason NBA Power Rankings, Part 1 | Group Chat
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos are back with their annual preseason power rankings. To start the rankings off, they discuss the bottom five teams in the NBA. ...
Were the Joel Embiid and Jamal Murray Extensions a Wise Move? | Real Ones
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Howard and Raja start off the pod with an exciting update regarding Logan! Then, they go through the recent extensions of Joel Embiid (6:00) and Jamal...
Six Players We’re Most Interested in
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle, Seerat, and Michael bring two players each that they’re intrigued by going into the '24-'25 season. Hosts: J. Kyle Mann, Seerat Sohi, and Mic...
Addressing Cathy Engelbert’s Comments, MVP Contenders, and the Lynx’s Playoff Potential | Ringer WNBA Show
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Seerat is joined by The Athletic’s James Boyd to talk about the Fever’s recent play and Caitlin Clark’s continued impact on the league (1:38). T...
Mental Health in the NBA Before and Now. Plus, DeMar DeRozan on a New Chapter With the Kings and His New Book, ‘Above the Noise.’ | Real Ones
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Howard and Raja take a look into how the discussion around mental health in the NBA has evolved over the years. They start off by discussing the react...
Caitlin Clark and the Fever’s Rise, Sky’s Youth Movement and the Aces’ Three-Peat Quest | Ringer WNBA Show
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Seerat Sohi kicks off the debut episode of ‘The Ringer WNBA Show’ by talking with Indiana Fever play-by-play commentator Pat Boylan to discuss the...
Three Teams We’re Most Excited About Next Season
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle, Seerat, and Michael are back together to make their case for the teams they’re most looking forward to watch play heading into the 2024-25 NBA...
Steph Curry Extends. Plus, Leap Candidates, ‘Starting 5’ Lineups, and More. | Group Chat
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin and Wos start with the recent news that Steph Curry signed an extension with the Warriors and discuss what that means for him and the organizat...
Paul George, Jayson Tatum, and the Summer of Disrespect | Real Ones
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Howard and Raja are back to discuss what seems to be the biggest theme of the NBA offseason: DISRESPECT. They start the conversation with Paul George'...
Where Steph’s Epic Olympic 3s Rank, and Our Top Five Team USA Takeaways | Off Guard
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Austin and Pausha take one last look at Team USA’s Olympic run, starting with the close call against Serbia (16:10). Then, they hit on the gold meda...
Team USA's Thriller Comeback Win Over Serbia
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Seerat and Michael recap Team USA's comeback victory over Serbia to advance to the gold medal game. They talk about huge games from Steph Curry and Jo...
Team USA’s Topsy-Turvy Lineups, the Jarrett Allen Extension, and Phoenix Gets a Real Point Guard | Group Chat
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos are back to discuss the latest from Team USA, including Steve Kerr’s lineup changes, whether Bam Adebayo or Devin Booker is mak...