The Biggest Trends and Lessons From the 2024 Postseason | Group Chat
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos come together on the eve of Game 1 of the NBA Finals to discuss some of the big...
Celtics-Mavs NBA Finals Preview | Real Ones
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Logan, Raja, and Howard preview the upcoming NBA Finals matchup between the Boston Celtics and Dalla...
NBA Finals Verrierables: Mavs vs. Celtics | Group Chat
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Verrierables are back! This time Justin, Rob, and Wos begin their preview of the NBA Finals by a...
What We Learned From the Mavs-Timberwolves Series and Kyrie’s Redemption Arc | Real Ones
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Howard discuss the Mavs closing out the Western Conference finals against the Minnesota Ti...
How Long Can the Wolves Survive? Plus, a Goodbye to Bill Walton and an Offseason Pulse Check. | Group Chat
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos discuss the Timberwolves' win over the Mavs in Game 4. They talk about what wor...
Celtics Sweep Their Way Into the Finals | Real Ones
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Logan, Howard, and Raja react to the Celtics sweeping the Pacers and punching their ticket to the fr...
The Celtics Way Bests Nembsanity | Group Chat
26 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin and Wos recap the Celtics comeback win against the Pacers to take a 3-0 lead. They talk about...
Luka Calls Game on the T-Wolves, Adjustments for Ant Man and Can the Pacers Win a Game in the ECF?
25 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Live on The Ringer NBA YouTube channel immediately following Luka Doncic’s nasty game-winner to ...
Why This Year’s Playoffs Are More Fun, Giving the Celtics Their Flowers, and Previewing Timberwolves-Mavs Game 2 | Real Ones
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja discuss why this year’s postseason has been so exciting, the Boston Celtics' comman...
Luka and Kyrie Switch Roles to Win Game 1. Plus, a Farewell to the Nuggets, and the Pacers’ Next Move. | Group Chat
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos give their immediate reactions to Luka and Kyrie carrying the Mavs to a big roa...
Down Go the Defending Champion Nuggets, Ant vs. Luka, and the Knicks Running Out of Gas. Plus, Previewing the Conference Finals. | Real Ones
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Logan, Raja, and Howard discuss Sunday’s exciting Game 7 double-header, the front office question ...
The Improbable Pacers Snuff Out the Battered Knicks. Plus, What’s Phase 2 in OKC? | Group Chat
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos talk about the Pacers' historic shooting performance in their Game 7 win over t...
Knicks Running Out of Gas? Plus, Predictions for the MUST-SEE T-Wolves vs. Nuggets Game 7.
18 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Live on The Ringer NBA YouTube channel immediately following Indiana’s Game 6 win over New York,...
The Timberwolves Force a Game 7. Plus, Discussing the Possibility That JJ Redick Will Coach the Lakers. | Real Ones
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Howard are back to dive into all things related to the second round of the playoffs, start...
Luka’s Less-Gripey Magic, Mitchell’s Next Move, and Draft Lottery Ripple Effects | Group Chat
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos recap Wednesday night's games, starting with the Mavericks taking a 3-2 lead be...
Timberwolves and Knicks Blow 2-0 Leads | Real Ones
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Logan, Raja, and Howard are back to look back at the weekend’s playoff games. They open the discus...
Dallas Runs Away From OKC, Boston Reanimates, and More. | Group Chat
12 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob and Wos recap Saturday nights games starting with the Mavericks taking a 2-1 series lead...
The Nuggets Are Back. How Will the T-Wolves Respond? Plus, the Pacers’ Impressive Game 3 Performance and Saturday Preview
11 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Live on The Ringer NBA YouTube channel immediately following the end of Nuggets vs. Timberwolves, Th...
Why the Mavs Defense Is the Key to Their Success, and the Celtics’ Lack of Consistency. Plus, Is Game 3 a Trap Game for the Knicks? | Real Ones
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja discuss how the Mavs stole Game 2 from the Thunder, why Dallas is the perfect home fo...
The Resilient Knicks Storm Back Against the Pacers. Plus, an Honest Conversation About the Denver Nuggets. | Group Chat
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos start by recapping the Knicks' comeback win over the Pacers to go up 2-0 (4:50)...
Why the Magic Are Actually Ahead of Schedule and a Knicks-Pacers Preview. Plus, Can Anthony Edwards Be the Best Player in the NBA? | Real Ones
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Logan, Raja, and Howard discuss the somewhat anticlimactic Game 7 between Orlando and Cleveland, wha...
Anthony Edwards Goes Supernova In Denver. Plus, Things We Think We Know After Round 1. | Group Chat
05 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin and Wos give their instant reactions to Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves taking...
Mavericks Eliminate Clippers, Orlando Forces Game 7, and Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Preview
04 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Live on The Ringer NBA YouTube channel immediately following the end of Mavericks v. Clippers, The R...
Rasheed Wallace on Jalen Brunson’s Ascension, Another Disappointing Bucks Season, and How Jokic Advanced the Big Man | Real Ones
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja are joined by four-time NBA All-Star and cohost of ‘The Sheed & Tyler Show’ Rashe...
Another All-Time Clippers Stinker. Plus, Is LeBron Better Off Leaving L.A.? | Group Chat
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos discuss a tough night for the Los Angeles Clippers and Miami Heat. They briefly...
Timberwolves Send the Suns Home in a Sweep | Real Ones
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Logan, Howard, and Raja are back to praise the Timberwolves advancing to the second round for the fi...
The Lakers Finally Beat Denver, Orlando Goes Electric, and More From Saturday’s Playoff Slate. | Group Chat
28 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin and Rob recap Saturday night’s slate starting with the Lakers staving off elimination with ...
The Suns’ Flawed Approach, Kawhi Leonard’s Career Crossroads, and Where Do the Bucks Go from Here?
27 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Immediately following the Timberwolves’ win over the Phoenix Suns, The Ringer’s Justin Verrier a...
The Nuggets' Greatness, Embiid's 50-Ball, and Suns in Trouble | Real Ones
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Howard dive into last night’s big win in Los Angeles, putting the Nuggets up 3-0 against...
A Celtics Therapy Session. Plus, Resetting Every First-Round Series After Two Games. | Group Chat
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos take a look at every playoff series after two games and discuss their thoughts ...
One Burning Question for Each Game 1 of Opening Playoffs Weekend | Real Ones
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Logan, Howard, and Raja are back to help you digest a weekend of Game 1s and kick off the 2024 NBA p...
Top-Line Takeaways From All of Saturday’s Game 1s | Group Chat
21 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos bring their biggest takeaways from Saturday’s Game 1s, starting with Lakers-N...
Playoff Preview and Jontay Porter Banned From the NBA | Real Ones
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja start the pod with former NBA player Jontay Porter getting banned for betting on game...
First-Round Playoff Verriables. Plus, Batum Saves the Sixers. | Group Chat
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos start with their reactions to the two Eastern Conference play-in games, first w...
Previewing the Play-In Tournament Games. Plus, Can the Pacers Upset the Bucks? | Real Ones
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Logan, Raja, and Howard discuss the upcoming play-in tournament matchups, how teams should approach ...
Biggest Winners of the NBA Finale, Plus NBA Playoff Preview! | Group Chat
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos fire up the mics immediately after the conclusion of the 2023-24 NBA season to ...
Is the Playoff Race Still Wide-Open? Plus, NBA Dynasties Vs. Competitive Balance. | Real Ones
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Howard and Raja react to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s calf injury, the Mavs' 50 wins behind Luka Doncic...
All-NBA Picks (Also in Pencil) | Group Chat
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos are here to discuss what their All-NBA teams would look like (9:36). But first,...
2024 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Inductees and the MVP Awards Race | Real Ones
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Howard Beck and Raja Bell take a look at the recently announced Naismith Hall of Fame inductees and ...
Awards Ballots (in Pencil) | Group Chat
07 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin and Rob start by talking about the recent poor play from the Bucks, Pelicans, and Cavaliers b...
The Disappointing Milwaukee Bucks and Beefing NBA Owners | Real Ones
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja discuss the Milwaukee Bucks’ recent struggles, why their ceiling is still high desp...
How Embiid’s Return Impacts the East, Plus Giant-Killer Rankings | Group Chat
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos start by discussing the matchup between Victor Wembanyama and Nikola Jokic. The...
What Will the Lakers Do Post-LeBron? Plus, the Red-Hot Mavs and Rockets. | Real Ones
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja discuss LeBron James’s dominant 40-point performance against the Nets, his greatnes...
Say One Nice Thing: The East’s Bottom Five | Group Chat
31 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos say goodbye to the worst teams in the Eastern Conference by saying one nice thi...
Is the NCAA Still Effective at Developing Prospects? Plus, Sue Bird on the Rapid Ascent of Women’s Basketball. | Real Ones
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja discuss how effective the NCAA is at developing NBA prospects in comparison to the pa...
This Is March: What We Believe (and Don’t Believe) From the Season’s Final Stretch | Group Chat
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos talk about five story lines to watch during the last couple weeks of the regula...
The Unfair Michael Jordan–Anthony Edwards Comparisons and Adam Silver’s Legacy as an NBA Commissioner | Real Ones
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Howard discuss Anthony Edwards’s improved game this season, the rampant Michael Jordan c...
Mailbag: First-Team All-NBA, Improving Stars, Pop Vs. Phil Jackson, and More | Group Chat
24 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin is out, so Rob and Wos open up the listener mailbag to answer your questions about who’s on...
Joel Embiid Chooses Team USA Over France and LeBron Enters the Podcast Space | Real Ones
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Howard discuss Joel Embiid’s decision to represent the United States over France at the ...
Say One Nice Thing: The West’s Bottom Five | Group Chat
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos say goodbye to the worst teams in the Western Conference by saying one nice thi...
Kyrie Irving’s Wild Buzzer Beater and Why the Mavs Could Be the Most Dangerous Play-in Team. Plus, the Perils of Instant Replay. | Real Ones
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Howard discuss Kyrie Irving’s unbelievable left-handed game winning shot to beat the Den...
The Play-In Pressure Index | Group Chat
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos start with the wild, drawn-out ending to the Lakers-Warriors game and what need...
Checking in on the Western Conference Play-in Pool. Plus, KD’s Legacy and Ascent on the All-Time Scoring List | Real Ones
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja discuss the Kings’ ongoing dominance of the Lakers, the current status of the play-...
No-Power Rankings | Group Chat
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos discuss Kawhi’s injury and how it could affect the panic meter for the Clippe...
Is This the Clippers’ Last Chance at a Championship? | Real Ones
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja are joined by the returning Howard Beck to discuss the Clippers’ chances as a champ...
Late-Season Panic Meter | Group Chat
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos take a look at five Western Conference teams and decide where they land on the ...
The Tight Western Conference Playoff Race and Hot Seats for Jason Kidd and Darvin Ham. Plus, Another Disappointing Ben Simmons Season. | Real Ones
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja discuss the tight Western Conference playoff race, how the play-in tournament is shak...
Are the Celtics Historically Dominant? Plus, Future Power Rankings. | Group Chat
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos start by discussing the dominance the Celtics have shown this season and also s...
The MVP Race, and Where Does LeBron Fall on the All-Time Lakers List? | Real Ones
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Logan is joined by veteran sports journalist and Northwestern’s Director of Sports Journalism, J.A...
The Wembageddon Is Upon Us | Group Chat
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin and Wos are joined by J. Kyle Mann to talk all things Victor Wembanyama. They discuss his dev...
How important Is the Lakers Comeback Against the Clippers? | Real Ones
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja react to last night’s Lakers comeback against the Clippers, and what it means for b...
Is This Anything? Late-Season Edition. | Group Chat
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos take a look at a handful of recent trends and discuss whether or not they're im...
How Basketball Media Consumption And Discourse Has Changed Over The Years. Plus, Giannis’s Place In NBA History | Real Ones
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Logan, Raja, and Howard discuss how basketball (and basketball media) is consumed in the modern age,...
Everything Left to Sort Out Over the Stretch Run | Group Chat
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos are back, and they are answering five looming questions to sort out over this s...
The Disappointing State of All-Star Weekend. Plus, Is It Time to Panic for the Bucks? | Real Ones
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja share their thoughts on this year’s All-Star Weekend, the frustrating lack of effor...
Group Chat Live All-Star Weekend 2024
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, Wos, and J. Kyle Mann were live during All-Star Weekend at HI-FI in Indianapolis sponso...
Why Fighting in the NBA Is (Mostly) Extinct, and Advice for Young All-Stars | Real Ones
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja discuss the altercation between Isaiah Stewart and Drew Eubanks, how fighting in the ...
Second-Guessing The Ringer’s Top 100 Rankings | Group Chat
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos take a look The Ringer’s newest top 100 players rankings. They discuss how th...
Do the Warriors Still Have What It Takes to Make a Late-Season Run? Plus, Kobe’s Statue Reveal. | Real Ones
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Logan, Raja, and Howard discuss what to make of the Golden State Warriors at this point in the seaso...
The Next Questions After the Trade Deadline | Group Chat
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Tyler Parker joins Justin and Rob to work through their biggest questions after the N...
Trade Deadline Instant Reactions | Group Chat
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos were live on our new Ringer NBA Youtube Channel to recap the NBA trade deadline...
The Current State of LeBron With the Lakers | Real Ones
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Howard react to LeBron ruffling some feathers in New York this weekend, then ponder what t...
Trade Deadline Matchmaker. Plus, the Latest Flap Over Embiid’s Flap. | Group Chat
04 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos cover the updates revolving around Joel Embiid’s meniscus injury and have a l...
Dame and KD Return to Their Former Teams, and Why the New Player Participation Rule Is Flawed | Real Ones
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja discuss the return of Damian Lillard and Kevin Durant to their former teams, the diff...
Divvying Up the Pre-Deadline Title Pie. Plus, What’s in an Hourglass Emoji? | Group Chat
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos start by talking about LeBron’s cryptic overnight tweet after another tough l...
LeBron and Steph’s Historic Rivalry and The Explosion of Individual Scoring in the Modern NBA | Real Ones
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja discuss the Lakers-Warriors double overtime thriller, LeBron and Steph’s continued ...
The Most Interesting Teams Ahead of the Trade Deadline. Plus, Embiid Ducks Jokic (Again). | Group Chat
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos join to discuss why Joel Embiid didn't play against Nikola Jokic again and have...
Why Doc Rivers Is an Upgrade for the Bucks and What It’s Like to Deal With Trade Rumors as a Player | Real Ones
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja discuss why the Milwaukee Bucks fired first-year head coach Adrian Griffin halfway in...
Can Doc Rivers Fix the Bucks? Plus, the Heat Just Got Scary. | Group Chat
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos start by giving their reactions to the Bucks' firing of head coach Adrian Griff...
Does Kevin Durant Belong in the GOAT Discussion? Plus, Mailbag Monday! | Real Ones
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Logan, Raja, and Howard discuss Kevin Durant stating that he should be considered as the greatest NB...
All-Star Ballots: Starters and Reserves | Group Chat
21 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos join to make their All-Star picks and debate their individual ballots with one ...
Are the Pacers a Finals Contender With Pascal Siakam? Plus, the Most Interesting Trade Targets and Potential Destinations. | Real Ones
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja discuss the Raptors' decision to move on from Pascal Siakam, his fit with the Pacers,...
Pascal Siakam to the Pacers Trade Reaction. Plus, Round 1 of Embiid vs. Jokic, and Chet: Live and in Color. | Group Chat
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos join to cover the Raptors-Pacers trade that sent Pascal Siakam to the Pacers in...
The Most Interesting Players Ahead of the Trade Deadline | Group Chat
14 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos join to discuss the most intriguing players that could be on the move ahead of ...
What Is Going On With Recent NBA Officiating? Plus, Tyronn Lue’s Phenomenal Coaching | Real Ones
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja discuss Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic’s postgame rant aimed at the refs in Tue...
A Surprise Kawhi Extension, the Bucks’ Big Problem, and Ja and Haliburton Injury Ripple Effects | Group Chat
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos start by discussing the news that broke during the show, that Kawhi Leonard sig...
Draymond Is Back, and Should We Be Worried About the Bucks? | Real Ones
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Logan, Raja, and Howard Beck are back to discuss Draymond’s return to the Warriors after his suspe...
NBA SOS: Our Plans to Save the Lakers and Warriors | Group Chat
07 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos join to discuss the Warriors' and Lakers' nightmare seasons and try to draw up ...
Can the Thunder Keep This Up? Plus: Do We Believe Their Raps. | Real Ones
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja are back to acknowledge what has been a very successful year for the Oklahoma City Th...
Reassessing the East and West Races, Plus a Live Show Announcement! | Group Chat
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos begin by announcing that 'Group Chat' will have a live show during All-Star Wee...
Instant Reaction Pod with Bill Simmons! OG Anunoby Traded to the Knicks! | Group Chat
30 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin and Rob are joined by The Ringer’s Bill Simmons to break down the trade that brings OG Anun...
The Best There Is, the Best That Will Be | Group Chat
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos discuss which NBA teams and players are in trouble right now (3:20), who has th...
NBA Festivus: The Airing of Grievances! | Group Chat
23 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos take the aluminum pole out of the crawl space, stretch for the Feats of Strengt...
2023 Realys Awards | Real Ones
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
2023 Realys Awards | Real OnesLogan and Raja are joined by producer Kerm on the second edition of th...
Mailbag: Ja Morant and the Grizzlies, Best Player in a Bad Situation, and More | Group Chat
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos open up the mailbag and answer some listener questions about Ja Morant and the ...
Questions Heading Into 2024 | Real Ones
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Howard are back to grade the success thus far of the Suns' and Bucks' experiments with ret...
Is This Anything? | Group Chat
17 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Michael Pina joins Justin and Wos to examine some of the league’s biggest storyline...
What Draymond Green’s Suspension Means for the Warriors. Plus, Bomani Jones on Today’s Sports Media Environment | Real Ones
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja discuss Draymond Green’s recent antics, the indefinite suspension handed down to hi...
Which Teams Should Buy, Sell, or Stay Put as Trade Season Begins | Group Chat
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos take a look at five teams at the start of trade season to determine whether the...
Was the In-Season Tournament a Success? Plus, Is Bron and Bronny Playing Together Really a Possibility? | Real Ones
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Logan, Raja, and Howard deep dive on the overall success of the in-season tournament and how importa...