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Episodes
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...
The Gap Between Team USA and the World, the Lakers' Quiet Offseason, and NBA Player-Rapper Comps | Real Ones
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Howard discuss Team USA’s performance, the gap between the U.S. and the world, and whether Joel Embiid needed to be on this roster (04:40)...
The State of the Bucks and Who Can Compete Against Team USA?
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle, Seerat, and Michael get together to discuss the state of the Bucks and whether their window as title contenders is starting to shrink, if Gianni...
Jalen Brunson Lands a Nova Knicks-Friendly Extension. Plus, Bronny’s Vegas Debut and Other Summer League First Impressions. | Group Chat
13 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos are in Vegas for summer league, and they start by giving their first impressions of Laker draft picks Bronny James and Dalton Kne...
Team USA Shows Out in Scrimmage Against Canada. Plus: Monica McNutt on WNBA Discourse and ROTY Race | Real Ones
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Howard dive into all things Team USA, including their scrimmage against Canada, news of Kawhi Leonard leaving the team, and the surprising o...
Winners and Losers of the Offseason So Far. Plus, What to Expect From Summer League and Team USA. | Group Chat
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos look ahead toward Summer League, and the players that they’re most looking forward to seeing in Vegas (07:42). Then, they gauge...
DeMar DeRozan Deal Is Some Kings Sh*t. Plus, the Brandon Ingram Market, and Reassessing the East After Philly’s Shopping Spree. | Group Chat
07 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos start by reacting to the news of DeMar DeRozan’s sign-and-trade to the Sacramento Kings (5:00). Then, they discuss who would be...
What Are the Lakers and Warriors Doing? Plus, the Lauri Markkanen Sweepstakes and Dallas Reloads. | Group Chat
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos look at what’s going on with the most head-scratching teams of the offseason, such as the Lakers (03:35), Warriors (16:54), Jaz...
The Klay Thompson–Warriors Era Comes to an End and Talking ‘Clipped’ With Sam Amick and Rembert Browne
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Logan starts the show off with his thoughts on Klay Thompson joining the Mavs, marking the end of an era with the Warriors (01:08). Then, Logan and Ra...
Free Agency Bonanza: Paul George’s Decision, Klay’s Next Move, and Draft Ripple Effects | Group Chat
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos come together to discuss some of the initial news coming out of the beginning of NBA free agency. They discuss the news around Pa...
Bronny James Lands in L.A., Plus Our Favorite Second-Rounders | The Ringer's NBA Draft Show
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
KOC, J. Kyle Mann, and Tate Frazier return to recap the second night of the NBA draft! They dive into the Lakers' selection of Bronny James and discus...
Best NBA Draft Picks, Possible Busts, and More First-Round Reactions With Tate Frazier and J. Kyle Mann | The Ringer's NBA Draft Show
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
KOC, J. Kyle Mann, and Tate Frazier get together to react to the first round of the NBA draft! They start by diving into the odd Spurs-Timberwolves tr...
Does Paul George Make the Sixers Contenders and the Biggest Offseason Questions | Real Ones
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Logan, Raja, and Howard are back to raise some of the most intriguing questions of this season, such as the effects of the upcoming TV deal on potenti...
The Most Interesting Teams, Trade Targets, and Free Agents of the 2024 Offseason | Group Chat
23 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ustin, Rob, and Wos take a look at some story lines to start the offseason; they each bring one team (5:55), one free agent (35:08), and one trade tar...
The Lakers Hire JJ Redick, LeBron’s Window, and Our Worst Takes From the Season | Real Ones
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Logan, Raja, and Howard are back to react to the Lakers hiring JJ Redick as their head coach, then discuss if he’ll be on a short leash next season ...
Group Chat Live: Finals Ripple Effects, Offseason Superlatives, and the Most Intriguing Teams In the NBA Draft
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos are live from the El Rey Theater in Los Angeles to kick off the Ringer Residency! They start the show by discussing the Celtics' ...
The Celtics are the 2024 NBA Champions | Real Ones
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Logan, Raja, and Howard are back with reactions to the Celtics’ series-clinching Game 5 victory last night (02:00). The guys discuss what Jaylen Bro...
Did the Mavs Find a Blueprint for a Historic Comeback? Plus, Side-Eyeing Three Curious Free Agency–Adjacent Moves. | Group Chat
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos get together in the studio to discuss whether the Mavericks found a blueprint in Game 4 to climb back into the NBA Finals. Then, ...
Logan Apologizes to the Celtics, and Luka’s Flaws as a Superstar. Plus, Remembering Jerry West. | Real Ones
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja discuss Boston's commanding 3-0 lead, why this year’s Celtics squad is one of the best postseason teams of all time, and how the Mavs...
The Celtics Are Just Too Much for the Mavs. Plus, a Goodbye to Jerry West. | Group Chat
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos recap the Celtics going up 3-0 against the Mavericks in the NBA Finals. They discuss Luka fouling out late in the fourth quarter,...
Howard Beck on ‘Real Ones,’ Celtics Taking Game 2 of the Finals, and MVP Predictions. Plus, Live Updates on Dan Hurley’s $70 Million Offer From the Lakers. | Real Ones
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Logan is joined by The Ringer’s Howard Beck to discuss another Celtics victory in Game 2 of the Finals, the Mavs having no solution for the Celtic’...
The Celtics Shrug Off a Bad Shooting Night to Take a 2-0 Lead. Plus, the Surprise Chase for Dan Hurley. | Group Chat
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos react to the Celtics' 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals. They discuss how the Celtics found a way to win despite poor shooting, the Mavs...
The Celtics’ Dominant Game 1 Finals Win and What to Expect from Dallas in Game 2. Plus, Is Dan Hurley the Right Fit for the Lakers? | Real Ones
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja discuss how the Celtics blew out the Mavs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Boston’s effective defensive schemes against Luka and Kyrie, a...
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 biggest trends and lessons from the playoffs. They ta...
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 Dallas Mavericks, debate who has the most to gain from ...
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 answering six questions about this matchup between ...
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 Timberwolves, what they learned about both teams in ...
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 worked for the Wolves in Game 4 and whether they can ...
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 franchise’s 23rd finals appearance (04:00). Then, ...
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 Jayson Tatum’s big game, the valiant effort fro...
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 put the Dallas Mavericks up 2-0 in the Western Con...
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' commanding 2-0 lead, and the impact of Tyrese Haliburton...
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 road win in Game 1 over the Timberwolves. They talk a...
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 marks hanging over the Timberwolves’ successful ...
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 the Knicks to advance to the Eastern Conference fin...
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 Ringer’s Seerat Sohi and Michael Pina offer...
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, starting with the Timberwolves' 45-point win against th...
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 behind a spectacular performance from Luka Doncic. T...
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 discussion with reactions to the Timberwolves blowing a ...
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 over the Thunder (3:25). They discuss Kyrie’s s...
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, The Ringer’s Logan Murdock and Rob Mahoney recap t...
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 for P.J. Washington, and why their defensive unit is...
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). They also talk about the Knicks' injury woes and...
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, what the series highlighted about both teams, and how...
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 game 1 against the Denver Nuggets. They talk abou...
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 Ringer’s Wosny Lambre and J. Kyle Mann react to a...
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’ Rasheed Wallace to discuss Jalen Brunson’s burgeoning...
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 recap both games and discuss if the Clippers can ...
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 first time in 20 years (02:00). Then, they discuss t...
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 a wire to wire win over the Nuggets (2:09). Then t...
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 and Seerat Sohi went live on the Ringer NBA YouTube...
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 the Lakers (02:00). Then they take a moment to re...
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 on what they’ve seen so far and their keys movin...
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 playoffs. Along the way, the guys discuss the Pelic...
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-Nuggets (2:50). Then they discuss Knicks-Sixers (14...
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 games that he played in, and discuss why the league ha...
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 with the Sixers beating the Heat, and then the Bull...
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 the opportunity to target specific outcomes, and h...
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 discuss the finale. They start with the Eastern Co...
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...