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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’s MVP-level play, and Lindsey Harding's intervi...
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, they start with Justin’s UConn Huskies' victory...
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 discuss some of their NBA careers, including Vince...
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 before briefly having a conversation about the Bask...
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 despite a disappointing regular season, and whether or...
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. Then they talk about Joel Embiid’s return to action...
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 greatness, and how the Lakers should plan for life after h...
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 thing each about the Nets (8:50), Raptors (19:32), Ho...
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 past, the positive (and negative) impacts of NIL, an...
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 regular season. They discuss the top teams in the East, ...
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 comparisons, and why there can never be another MJ ...
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 the All-NBA first team, what subtle improvements ...
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 2024 Summer Olympics, the current state of interna...
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 thing about the Rockets (4:05), Jazz (21:05), Grizzli...
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 Denver Nuggets, what it means for the Mavericks’ ch...
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 needs to be changed about the current replay system (4...
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-in tournament in the Western Conference, and the f...
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 Clippers (3:39). Then, they rank the teams with the wors...
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 championship team, and what could possibly come in the ...
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 panic meter. (03:40) Timberwolves (14:39) Clipper...
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 shaking out, and which teams at the bottom of the stan...
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 share some takeaways from their fourth-quarter coll...
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 Adande, to discuss who they think has the greates...
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 development both offensively and defensively, his riv...
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 both teams at this point in the season (05:00). Lat...
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 important to watch down the stretch of the regular s...
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, the current state of NBA discourse, and how it di...
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 stretch run before the playoffs. They talk about Do...
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 effort from players, and whether it can be salvaged in ...
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 sponsored by State Farm! They began by drafting a starti...
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 NBA has diminished over the years, and why today’...
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 the top 10 got ranked, results that stuck out to Wos...
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 season following a strong road trip and Steph’s game ...
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 NBA trade deadline. They cover the Thunder’s acqu...
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. They discuss the teams that did nothing at the d...
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 the future could hold for the aging superstar and w...
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 larger debate around the league’s 65-games-played...
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 differences in how those fan bases welcomed them back,...
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 loss (1:50). Then they discuss Joel Embiid’s brie...
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 greatness, and why their rivalry is so special (02...
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 a bigger-picture conversation around load managem...
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 into the season, whether the decision was ultimately...
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 Griffin and hiring of Doc Rivers (1:35). They talk abou...
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 NBA player of all time and whether or not he actuall...
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 another. They start with the East and debate myria...
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, and whether his presence pushes them into true co...
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 return for three first-round picks and Bruce Brow...
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 the NBA trade deadline. First, they cover the red-...
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 Tuesday’s loss to the Lakers, and a recent streak o...
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 signed an extension with the Clippers. They discuss t...
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 suspension, as well as what his impact on this version ...
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 a plan to save them. First, they talk about the Wa...
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 Thunder, and discuss what it takes for a young team ...
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 Weekend in Indianapolis! Then they get into the show ...
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 Anunoby to the New York Knicks, with RJ Barrett and Im...
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 the best team (29:27), who is the MVP so far (43:24)...
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 Strength, and, of course, gather everyone for the Airing ...
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 the annual Realys Awards, in which we celebrate the ...
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 Grizzlies, best League Pass teams, player fashion,...
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 retooling, with new superstar talent being added to t...
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 storylines and consider whether or not they are significant...
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 him by the league, and what’s next for the Golden ...
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 they should be buyers, sellers, or stay put in the co...
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 important LeBron’s treatment of the tournament was for ...
The Lakers Make In-Season Tourney History. Plus, Some Historic Losers. | Group Chat
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin and Rob join to discuss the Lakers’ inaugural in-season tournament championship, highlight Anthony Davis’s dominant performance, and explor...
What’s Holding Zion and the Pelicans Back? Plus, LeBron Is All About the Vibes. | Real Ones
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja are finally recording together in person on the ground in Las Vegas! The guys kick things off by discussing what the NBA’s benchmarks...
Have the New Bucks Arrived? Plus, More Takeaways From the In-Season Tournament Quarterfinals. | Group Chat
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos provide their takeaways for each team after the in-season tournament quarterfinals (2:13). Then they preview the semifinal matchu...
In-Season Tournament Check-In | Real Ones
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Logan, Raja, and Beck are back to take one last deep dive into the importance of the in-season tournament ahead of the quarterfinals (02:00). Along th...
Western Conference Confidence Scale | Group Chat
03 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos join to debate and rank the Western Conference teams in tiers to make sense of the first quarter of the NBA season (3:33). They h...
Trailer for the 2024-2025 NBA Season!
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing The Ringer NBA Show's 2023-2024 slate: 'Real Ones' with Logan Murdock and Raja Bell on Mondays and Thursdays as well as 'Group Chat with J...
The Beginning of the End for the Warriors and Unpacking the In-Season Tournament Group Winners | Real Ones
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja discuss the Golden State Warriors getting eliminated from the in-season tournament after blowing a 24-point lead against the Sacramento...
A Wild Finish to In-Season Tournament Group Play | Group Chat
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos provide their thoughts on the final day of in-season tournament group play. They recap the results from the final day of group pl...
Draymond Doubles Down, and Pop’s In-Game Defense of Kawhi Leonard | Real Ones
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Logan, Raja, and Howard discuss Draymond Green’s recent quotes doubling down on his physical altercation with Rudy Gobert, and explore if the Warrio...
One-Month Survey: Best Player, Best Team, and More | Group Chat
26 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With one month of the NBA season in the books, Justin, Rob, and Wos join to debate the best player, the best team, and the biggest positive surprise p...
NBA Potluck: One Player, One Team, One Take | Group Chat
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos have each brought three takes to the table this Thanksgiving week. They each start with their take about a player (4:33), then a ...
How NBA Greats Spin Narratives for Motivation and Zach LaVine’s Potential Landing Spots. Plus, Chelsea Gray on Success With the Aces | Real Ones
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Logan, Raja, and Howard discuss LeBron James’s Instagram post targeted at the people who “doubted” him after his move to Los Angeles, how NBA pl...
The Warriors Are Down Bad, the Rockets Are Good (?), and the Zach LaVine Derby Is On | Group Chat
19 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos join to discuss the Warriors' sixth straight loss, which occurred against the Thunder, and dispiriting performances from Steph’...
Rasheed Wallace on Why the NBA Prioritizes Scoring, Perception vs. Reality With Media Narratives, and Winning a Title With the Pistons | Real Ones
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja are joined by four-time NBA All-Star Rasheed Wallace to discuss how the league prioritized scoring over defense and how that changed ho...
Early Returns From a Potentially Historic Rookie Class | Group Chat
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos are joined by J. Kyle Mann to take a look at this impressive rookie class. They discuss the top three picks from this past draft,...
What It Takes to Transition From an Up-and-Coming Team to a Conference Contender, and Which Young Teams Are Potential Pretenders | Real Ones
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Logan, Raja, and Howard discuss a few NBA teams who look primed to take the next step from scrappy, talented teams to legitimate conference contenders...
NBA Panic Meter | Group Chat
12 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos join to discuss their varying concerns about the teams that have struggled throughout the first three weeks of the NBA season. Th...
The Questionable Giannis Ejection, LeBron’s Miami Heat Legacy, and the 76ers’ Early Success Without Harden | Real Ones
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja react to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s ejection midway through the third quarter against the Detroit Pistons, the respect that refs give ro...
Believe It or Not: Early-Season Surprises | Group Chat
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos discuss some of the biggest surprises so far this season and whether they believe the surprise is sustainable or not. They discus...
First Impressions of the NBA’s In-Season Tournament Games and Underwhelming Teams That Deserve the Benefit of the Doubt | Real Ones
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Logan, Raja, and Howard discuss the first batch of NBA in-season tournament games, their overall thoughts on the new addition to the regular season, a...
The Pros and Cons of the In-Season Tournament | Group Chat
05 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Chris Ryan joins Justin and Rob to discuss their overall first impressions on the NBA’s inaugural in-season tournament. They share wh...
Gilbert Arenas on Playing Against Great Defenders, Evolving Into an NBA Superstar, and the Lakers’ Overreliance on LeBron James | Real Ones
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja are joined by three-time NBA all-star and cohost of the ‘No Chill’ podcast Gilbert Arenas to discuss what it was like playing again...
The Next Questions After the James Harden Trade | Group Chat
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos answer some next questions for all the parties involved in the James Harden trade. They discuss Harden’s fit on the Clippers, t...
Early Season Overreactions and Panic Watch | Real Ones
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Logan, Raja, and Howard are back to discuss the Lakers' 1-2 start and what level of concern the team should have since it's led by an aging LeBron Jam...
Biggest Takeaways From the First Week-ish of the NBA Season | Group Chat
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos join to discuss their biggest takeaways from the first week of the season. They start by exploring what’s going wrong with the ...
Wemby’s NBA Debut, the James Harden–76ers Standstill, and Changes to the 2024 NBA All-Star Game | Real Ones
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Howard are joined by Sam Amick, senior NBA writer for The Athletic, to unpack how Victor Wembanyama navigated opening night jitters as a roo...
Opening Night First Impressions | Group Chat
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos give their thoughts on the NBA’s opening night games. They start off with Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets, who didn't skip a beat ...
2023-24 NBA Season Preview: Expectations for Wemby’s Rookie Year, the Boston Celtics’ Championship Window, and Award Predictions | Real Ones
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Logan, Raja, and Howard tackle some of the most pressing questions and story lines on the eve of the NBA season. They discuss their expectations for V...
The 2023-24 NBA Season Entrance Survey | Group Chat
22 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos start by discussing Steven Adams’s season-ending knee injury and what it means for the Grizzlies going forward (3:05). Then, th...
Steph Curry’s Preseason Game-Winner, Jordan Poole’s Revenge Season, and James Harden’s Trade Request Antics | Real Ones
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja react to Steph Curry’s preseason game-winner against the Sacramento Kings, Jordan Poole dropping 41 points in three quarters, and whe...
Preseason Power Rankings, Part 5 | Group Chat
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos are here with the finale of their preseason NBA power rankings, this time talking about the teams slotted fifth to first. For eac...
Preseason Power Rankings, Part 4 | Group Chat
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos are here with Part 4 of their preseason NBA power rankings, this time talking about the teams slotted 10th to sixth. For each tea...
Howard Beck Joins 'Real Ones,' Damian Lillard’s Bucks Preseason Debut, and What Wemby’s Hybrid Play Style Means for the NBA Big Man | Real Ones
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja are joined by The Ringer’s Howard Beck to give their first impressions of Damian Lillard’s Milwaukee Bucks preseason debut and disc...
Preseason Power Rankings, Part 3 | Group Chat
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos are here with part 3 of their preseason NBA power rankings, this time talking about the teams slotted 15th to 11th. For each team...
Preseason Power Rankings, Part 2 | Group Chat
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos are here with Part 2 of their annual preseason power rankings, this time talking about the teams from no. 20 to no. 16. For each ...
Media Day Quotes That Grabbed Our Attention the Most. Plus, the Impact of Jrue Holiday to Boston. | Off Guard
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Austin and Pausha are back for the start of the preseason; they react to the news that Jrue Holiday was traded to the Celtics and discuss how this com...