Tatum Sends Philly Into an Uncertain Future. Plus, Monty Williams Fired, Ja Morant Suspended (Again), and More. | Group Chat
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos start the pod by reacting to the Celtics’ dominant Game 7 victory over the 76...
Lakers End the Warriors’ Dynasty and the Heat Send Knicks Packing in 6
13 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Tyler share their instant reactions to the Los Angeles Lakers closing out Game 6 of the We...
Would Austin Ever Coach in the NBA? Plus, the Warriors’ Future and All-NBA Team Reactions | Off Guard
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Austin and Pausha are back to discuss JJ Redick’s head coach interview with the Raptors, the workl...
Can the Warriors Force a Game 7 Against the Lakers? Plus, the Impressive Play of the 76ers and the Ups and Downs of the Suns | Real Ones
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja are back to discuss Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals between the Los Angel...
The Warriors Show Their Championship Mettle, and the Knicks Stave Off Elimination | Group Chat
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos start by talking about the Warriors bouncing back at home and forcing a Game 6 ...
Why Did Steve Kerr Move Away From the Pick-and-Roll? Plus, Examining the Heat’s Truth Serum | The Answer
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin and Michael begin the podcast by sharing their reactions and insights from the Lakers' exciti...
Is the Jokic Push a Big Deal? Plus: Philly Comes Up Clutch. | Real Ones
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja are back with their reactions and insights from Sunday’s slate of Game 4s. Along th...
The Lakers Clobber the Warriors, Julius Randle Goes MIA, and More | Group Chat
07 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos start by reacting to the Lakers' dismantling of the Warriors and taking a 2-1 l...
Celtics Reclaiming Momentum and Suns Dominating the Offense in Game 3
06 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
J. Kyle Mann and Tyler Parker are back this Saturday to discuss Celtics vs Sixers and Suns vs Nugget...
Nikola Vucevic on His “Welcome to the NBA” Moment, Love for Batman, and More | Off Guard
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Austin and Pausha welcome two-time All-Star and current Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic for an i...
Joel Embiid’s MVP Win and What Made His Return Difficult for the 76ers. Plus, the Dominance of Anthony Davis in Game 1 Against the Warriors. | Real Ones
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja are back to discuss Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals between the Philadelp...
The Celtics Roll the Sixers in Game 2 and Just Askin’ Questions About the Playoffs | Group Chat
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos react to the Celtics blowout victory over the Sixers in Game 2. Then they ask a...
Is There a Good Defensive Strategy for Nikola Jokic? Plus, Harden Puts the Celtics in a Blender | The Answer
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Seerat and Michael begin by breaking down Nikola Jokic’s MVP-level performance in the Nuggets’ w...
Howard Beck on How Much Longer the Warriors Can Keep Winning, LeBron James Vs. Stephen Curry, and the 76ers Without Joel Embiid | Real Ones
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja are joined by longtime NBA sportswriter Howard Beck to discuss Stephen Curry’s hist...
Denver Toasts the Suns, Plus One Burning Question for Every Series | Group Chat
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos react to the Nuggets comfortably beating the Suns in Game 1. They talk about wh...
Lakers Poke the Grizzlies Back and the Kings' Shocking Warriors Domination
29 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
J. Kyle Mann and Tyler Parker return to talk Friday night's Western Conference playoff showdowns. Th...
Warriors’ Title Chances, LeBron’s Playoff Run, and What to Make of Giannis’ Postgame Comments | Off Guard
29 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Austin and Pausha are together in Florida for their first ever in-person recording! The guys kick th...
Playoff Jimmy, Giannis’s Postgame Comments, and the Early Success of Lower Seeds | Real Ones
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja are back to discuss the Miami Heat making it to the Eastern Conference semifinals beh...
Jimmy Butler Sends the Bucks Home (Again), the Knicks Bully the Cavs, and More From Wednesday's Playoff Slate | Group Chat
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos react to all the craziness that happened during Wednesday night's games, starti...
Should We Be Surprised by What Jimmy Butler and LeBron James Did? | The Answer
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Seerat and Michael begin the pod by sharing their reactions to Jimmy Butler's amazing performance in...
The Warriors Even the Series 2-2, Ejections in the NBA Playoffs, and the ‘Snowfall’ Series Finale | Real Ones
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja are back to discuss how the Golden State Warriors tied the series against the Sacrame...
LeBron Pokes Back, Vintage Russ Shows Up, and More From Saturday’s Game 4s | Group Chat
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos recap Saturday’s playoff games, starting with the Lakers bouncing back in Gam...
What's Next for Hawks, Knicks and Nuggets After Game 3 Wins and the Raptors' Future Post-Nick Nurse Firing
22 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Ringer NBA Show's Saturday reactions with J. Kyle Mann and Tyler Parker. Over the cou...
Draymond-Sabonis Reactions, T-Wolves’s Game 3 Adjustments, and More! | Off Guard
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Austin and Pausha are kicking things off by offering their tips for choosing your best pick-up baske...
Dillon Brooks Calls LeBron James Old and Draymond Green’s One-Game Suspension | Real Ones
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja are back to discuss the ongoing trash talk between Dillon Brooks and LeBron James as ...
Jamal Murray Is Back, LeBron Looks Old, and More From Wednesday’s Game 2s | Group Chat
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos recap Wednesday night’s slate of Game 2s, starting with the Nuggets’ defeat...
Step or Stomp? Plus, Embiid Destroys the Nets' Margin for Error | The Answer
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Seerat and Michael get together to share their collective shock at witnessing the Sacramento Kings t...
Russell Westbrook’s Clutch Play, AustHIM Reaves, and Previewing Monday’s Game 2s | Real Ones
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja are back to discuss Game 1 of the Los Angeles Clippers-Phoenix Suns first round serie...
Top-Line Takeaways From All of Saturday’s Game 1s | Group Chat
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos discuss their initial takeaways from all of Saturday’s Game 1s. We want to he...
Play-Ins to Playoffs With Haralabos "Bob" Voulgaris | Weekends With Wos
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wos returns for the last episode of ‘Weekends’ this season with all-star professional gambler an...
What Went Wrong vs. the Lakers, Play-In Part 2 vs. the Thunder, and the Kuzma-Dinwiddie Drama | Off Guard
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Austin and Pausha unpack all that went down during the Timberwolves-Lakers play-in game on Tuesday, ...
Zion Sitting Out, and a Play-In Tournament Breakdown | Real Ones
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja are back to dive into the controversy surrounding Zion Williamson dunking before the ...
SGA Refuses to be Herbed, and the Bulls Are Going Shrieking | Group Chat
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos recap Wednesday night's play-in games starting with Oklahoma City’s road win ...
Which Teams Are Going to Surprise Us in the Play-In Tournament? | The Answer
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Seerat start their conversation by talking about the end of March Madness and the general s...
The Rudy Gobert Incident, Previewing the Play-In Tournament, and ‘Snowfall’ | Real Ones
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja are back to discuss Rudy Gobert’s thrown punch at Minnesota Timberwolves teammate K...
Sorting Through All of the Madness From a Wild Regular-Season Finale | Group Chat
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos recap the wild final day of the NBA's regular season. They start with the alter...
Bronny James’s Massive NIL Valuation, the Angel Reese–Caitlin Clark “Drama,” and Austin’s Thoughts on the New CBA | Off Guard
08 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Austin and Pausha are back and drop their thoughts on Bronny James’s NIL valuation (5:23), react t...
Lakers Check-In and Women's NCAA Tournament Championship Discussion With Sabreena Merchant | Weekends With Wos
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wos returns this weekend with familiar guest and women’s basketball writer for The Athletic Sabree...
Mark Cuban’s Comments on Jalen Brunson’s Departure and Late-Season Scheduling Woes | Real Ones
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja are back to discuss Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban’s recent comments on losing J...
A Knockdown, Drag-Out MVP Conversation, Plus All-NBA Picks | Group Chat
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos debate who the MVP should be, and then they discuss their All-NBA team selectio...
Which MVP Candidate Is Depended on the Most by Their Team? | The Answer
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Seerat get together to discuss the NBA MVP award and begin their conversation by examining ...
Is Voter Fatigue Hurting Giannis’s Chances to Win MVP? Plus, Kawhi’s Puzzling Second-Half Absence Against the Grizzlies | Real Ones
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja are back to discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo’s MVP case and whether or not voter fatig...
'Redefined: J.R. Smith': Growing Up in the Limelight, Getting a College Education, and Being in the NBA With J.R. Smith | Weekends With Wos
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wos is back this weekend with an incredible guest, two-time NBA champion J.R. Smith, to discuss his ...
Solving the Chaotic Western Conference | Real Ones
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Logan is joined by The Ringer’s Rob Mahoney to discuss the increasingly chaotic Western Conference...
A Mavs Clusterf---, Plus KD’s Return | Group Chat
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos recap the Mavericks’ loss to the Sixers (02:18). They discuss Kyrie Irving’...
What Does the Defensive Player of the Year Winner Reveal About the State of NBA Offenses? | The Answer
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Seerat and Kyle get together to discuss the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award. They begin by ta...
Breaking Down the Dallas Mavericks’ Recent Struggles, and Do We Believe Their Raps? Plus, ‘Snowfall’ Talk. | Real Ones
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja are back to share their thoughts on the Dallas Mavericks’ major struggles since tra...
Jaylen Brown, The Boston Celtics and NBA Owners With Jay King | Weekends With Wos
25 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wos is back, this time with The Athletic, Boston Celtics writer Jay King to talk Celtics. Starting o...
Karl-Anthony Towns on His Return and the T-Wolves’ Past, Present, and Future | Off Guard with Austin Rivers
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Austin and Pausha are joined by Karl-Anthony Towns to discuss his triumphant return to the court aft...
Gary Washburn on Jaylen Brown, Kyrie Irving, and the Boston Celtics | Real Ones
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Logan is joined by national NBA writer for the Boston Globe Gary Washburn to discuss Jaylen Brown’...
Future Power and No-Power Rankings | Group Chat
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
By the 2025-26 season, which teams will be in the best or worst situations? Justin, Rob, and Wos eac...
Does the Rookie of the Year Award Indicate a Hall of Fame Career? | The Answer
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Seerat and Kyle get together to discuss the NBA Rookie of the Year award. They start their conversat...
Dillon Brooks–Klay Thompson Trash Talk, Michael Jordan’s Time in the Front Office, and ‘Snowfall’ | Real Ones
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja are back to discuss the recent back-and-forth between Dillon Brooks and Klay Thompson...
The Rise in NBA Scoring, the Milwaukee Bucks, and Potential MVPs With Seth Partnow
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wos returns with The Athletic’s basketball analytics writer, Seth Partnow, to discuss the drastic ...
Tapping Into March Madness. Plus, a Ring Culture Debate and League Scuffles | Off Guard with Austin Rivers
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Austin and Pausha tap into March Madness and recap Pausha’s in-person experience watching the wild...
Brian Windhorst on Victor Wembanyama, LeBron James, and Don Nelson Stories | Real Ones
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja are joined by longtime ESPN sports writer and two-time New York Times best-selling au...
Clippers Win Despite Steph’s 50, Sixers Defeat Cavs, and Ja Morant Suspended | Group Chat
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos recap the Clippers’ victory over the Warriors (03:00). They discuss how Steph...
How Do We Determine the Value of the Most Improved Player Award? | The Answer
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Seerat begin by discussing the online responses to Kyle’s “sicko” segment from a coup...
Ja Morant’s Ongoing Absence, Breaking Down the MVP Race, and ‘Snowfall’ | Real Ones
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja are back to give their reactions to Monday’s Memphis Grizzlies–Dallas Mavericks m...
Instant Reactions to Bucks-Warriors
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin and Kyle share their instant reactions to Saturday’s overtime thriller between the Milwauke...
Nikola Jokic’s MVP Discussion Takes a Turn, and Austin’s Biggest Pet Peeves | Off Guard with Austin Rivers
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Austin and Pausha weigh in on the recent happenings with Ja Morant (6:12) and Kevin Durant’s ankle...
New York Knicks Talk With Jerry Ferrara | Weekends With Wos
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wos is back, and he sits down with Jerry Ferrara, an actor on the HBO comedy series ‘Entourage’ ...
The Impact of Recent Injuries to NBA Stars, Fred VanVleet’s Postgame Ref Comments, and the Draymond Green–Dillon Brooks Beef | Real Ones
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja are back to discuss the wave of injuries to NBA stars and how it’s impacting the pl...
Western Conference 'Survivor' | Group Chat
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the style of ‘Survivor,’ Justin, Rob, and Wos cast their votes for every team in the Western ...
Should We Believe in the Philadelphia 76ers? With Michael Pina | The Answer
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Seerat is joined by The Ringer’s own Michael Pina to discuss the state of the Philadelphia 76ers h...
Are the Knicks and Kings Legit? | Real Ones
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Raja and Logan open the show with reactions to the Suns-Mavericks game (02:00) before pivoting to th...
KD’s Suns Debut, Load Management, and Five-Year Anniversary of the Rockets-Clippers Tunnel Debacle | Off Guard with Austin Rivers
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Austin and Pausha are back and kicking things off by discussing KD’s debut with the Phoenix Suns (...
The Biggest Questions About the Season’s Stretch Run
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Pina is joined by CBS Sports writer James Herbert to ask and answer some of the biggest ques...
The Main Takeaways From KD’s Debut in Phoenix and Ja Morant in Hot Water | Real Ones
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja are back to recap Kevin Durant’s first game with the Phoenix Suns and discuss how h...
Everything Left to Sort Out Over the Stretch Run | Group Chat
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos figure out what to make of some of the story lines surrounding the league as th...
What Are the Characteristics of a Great NBA Sixth Man of the Year? | The Answer
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Seerat start their conversation by talking about their time at All-Star weekend and a parti...
Breaking Down the Historic Scoring in the NBA, the Future of the Atlanta Hawks, and the Lakers’ Late-Season Playoff Push | Real Ones
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja are back to discuss the recent stretch of historic scoring performances from both pla...
Debunking the Russell Westbrook Narrative, Ben Simmons’s Trajectory, and Why You’re Not as Good at Basketball as You Think | Off Guard with Austin Rivers
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Austin and Pausha are back after the All-Star break to discuss how the weekend shook out and what co...
The Balkan Basketball Boom
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special audio feature, Ringer senior staff writer Jordan Ritter Conn traveled to the Balkans...
Ringer NBA Show Live at NBA All-Star Weekend 2023
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer NBA Show crew (Logan Murdock, J. Kyle Mann, Kevin O’Connor, Wosny Lambre, Seerat Sohi a...
Hype for the Upcoming All-Star Weekend and Trade Deadline Final Thoughts With Ben Golliver. Plus, Race Relations in the NFL With Tashan Reed. | Weekends With Wos
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this packed episode, Wos sits down with Ben Golliver, the National NBA writer for ‘The Washingt...
How the NBA All-Star Weekend Has Changed Over the Years | Real Ones
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja are back to discuss how changes to the All-Star Weekend are representative of league-...
The Seven Most Important Questions After the Trade Deadline | Group Chat
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos answer some of the biggest questions around the league now that the trade deadl...
How Would You Draft an NBA All-Star Team for a Playoff Series? | The Answer
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Seerat examine the 2023 NBA All-Star selections and perform their own personal drafts with ...
Breaking Down the NBA Trade Deadline With Sam Amick | Real Ones
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja are joined by Sam Amick, senior writer for The Athletic, to recap this year’s momen...
A Reflection on LeBron James' Miami Heat Career With Tom Haberstroh | Weekends With Wos
11 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wos sits down with Meadowlark Media's Tom Haberstroh, to analyze and reflect on LeBron’s career fo...
D’Angelo Russell Traded to the Lakers, and Mike Conley Joins the Timberwolves. Plus, More NBA Trade Deadline Reactions. | Off Guard with Austin Rivers
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Austin and Pausha are talking everything NBA trade deadline, starting with Austin's former T-Wolve...
Kevin Durant to the Suns, the Lakers’ Makeover, and Many More Trade Deadline Ups and Downs | Real Ones
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Logan is joined by The Ringer’s J. Kyle Mann to react to the most significant moves from this year...
Lakers Trade Russell Westbrook for D’Angelo Russell. Plus, LeBron Is the New Points King! | Group Chat
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos give their instant reactions to the three-team trade between the Lakers, Timber...
Can a Mid-Season Trade Help Your Team's Hump Proximity? | The Answer
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Seerat get together on the eve of the NBA trade deadline to talk about how mid-season trade...
Kyrie Irving Is a Dallas Maverick, KD’s Next Landing Spot, and the Off-Court Antics of Ja Morant | Real Ones
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja share their reactions to the Dallas Mavericks' trade for Kyrie Irving, how he fits al...
Kyrie Irving Traded to the Mavericks and What It Could Mean for Kevin Durant
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Justin fire up the mics to immediately react to the Brooklyn Nets’ blockbuster trade of ...
Kyrie Irving Trade Demand Reaction With Kevin O’Connor. Plus, Other Potential Trade Deadline Deals With Mo Dakhil | Weekend With Wos
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wos is back with breaking news! He and Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer sit down to discuss their init...
Anthony Edwards on His All-Star Snub, Playoff Hopes, and Favorite Players to Go Against | Off Guard with Austin Rivers
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Austin and Pausha are joined by Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, a.k.a. “Ant-Man,” f...
The Evolution and Future of the NBA Big Man | Real Ones
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja touch on last week’s marquee matchup between Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid before di...
The Most Intriguing Teams at the Trade Deadline | Group Chat
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos discuss who the most intriguing teams are ahead of the trade deadline and the p...
What Does It Take to Win the All-Time Scoring Title? | The Answer
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Seerat get together to celebrate LeBron James's legacy on the cusp of him overtaking Kareem...
The Lakers’ Referee Problem, Plus Marcus Thompson on the Present and Future of the Golden State Warriors | Real Ones
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja open the episode with a discussion of the impact of the referee's missed called at th...
Lakers Talk With Adam Friedland | Weekends With Wos
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wos sits down with comedian and podcaster Adam Friedland to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers and their...
Supreme Scorers, the Evolution of Rivalry Week, and Dissecting the Latest NBA Drama | Off Guard with Austin Rivers
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Austin and Pausha revisit the Wolves’ big win against the Pelicans, highlighting Anthony Edwards’...
The Rui Hachimura Trade, LeBron’s Legacy, and Kobe Stories | Real Ones
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja are back to give their thoughts on this week’s Lakers-Wizards trade and how the mov...
Trade Deadline Matchmaker | Group Chat
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos look to play matchmaker with some of the biggest stars that are potentially on ...
Why Aren't NBA Teams Tanking Anymore? | The Answer
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Seerat get together to discuss why teams around the league aren't choosing to dive to the b...
The Shannon Sharpe Situation and the Dog Days of the NBA Season | Real Ones
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja discuss the verbal altercation between Shannon Sharpe and Dillon Brooks at the Grizzl...
Potential Playoff Runs and Dunk Contest Disruptions, Plus Mid-Season Awards | Off Guard with Austin Rivers
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Austin and Pausha recap the Wolves’ close win against the Raptors and discuss how certain teams sh...