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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 to both NCAA tournaments and more specifically, the...
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 Sabreena Merchant to discuss her two favorite things: th...
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 Jalen Brunson in free agency to the New York Knicks...
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 selections (32:31). Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, a...
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 the meaning of the trophy in relation to a team’...
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 fatigue has impacted his chances to win the award this ...
'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 new four-part docuseries, 'Redefined: J.R. Smith,'...
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 as the end of the regular season approaches. They...
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’s postgame comments regarding the team’s struggl...
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 talking about the history of the award and some of t...
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 trading for Kyrie Irving and what it means for the fu...
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 off discussing the Jaylen Brown trade rumors and th...
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 after missing over 50 games with a Grade 3 calf strai...
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’s recent comments on his future with the Boston Ce...
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 each pick the five teams they believe have the worst ...
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 conversation by talking about past winners of the award and...
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 and the significance of a team enforcer (3:00). N...
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 explosion of scoring in the NBA and how that is af...
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 Virginia-Furman game, before they discuss the dif...
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 author Brian Windhorst to discuss his story on top N...
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 Stephen Curry’s 50-point performance wasn’t enough ...
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 couple of weeks ago. They then dive into the complicat...
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 matchup before discussing Ja Morant’s ongoing abs...
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 Milwaukee Bucks and the Golden State Warriors. They talk a...
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 injury during warm-ups (17:12). Then, they break ...
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’ and Starz series ‘Power,’ to talk all things N...
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 playoff runs for certain teams (1:50). Along the way...
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 Conference. Who will be voted off the island first...
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 heading into the playoffs. They begin by examining ...
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 the Knicks and their success this season (12:00). 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 (3:46). They touch on Durant’s performance alongs...
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 questions about the season’s stretch run. Are the La...
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 he fits with the team (0:00). Later, the guys addre...
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 the end of the regular season approaches. They start...
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 particularly contentious experience Kyle had at a local...
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 players and teams, what’s behind the surge, and the...
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 could help improve ratings (3:28). Then, they discus...
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 to answer one simple question: How are so many of...
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 and Michael Pina) took over The State Room in Salt ...
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 Washington Post,’ to talk all things All-Star Weekend in...
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-wide trends and specifically why, in recent years,...
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 deadline has passed, starting with whether the Suns are...
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 a hypothetical playoff run in mind. They dissect h...
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 momentous trade deadline, discuss some of the most sign...
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 following his record-breaking performance to become ...
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-Wolves teammate D’Angelo Russell being traded back to...
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’s explosive NBA trade deadline. First, they ope...
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, Timberwolves, and Jazz (01:25). They discuss whether the...
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 trades can alter a franchise's championship trajectory....
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 alongside Luka Doncic, and whether or not they made ...
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 to the Dallas Mavericks (0:56). Then,...
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 initial thoughts upon hearing that Kyrie Irving is req...
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,” for a fun, wide-ranging conversation. They start by...
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 discussing how big men in the NBA have evolved over ...
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 possible acquisitions these teams could make. They ...
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 Abdul-Jabbar as the NBA's all-time scoring leader...
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 the end of regulation of Lakers-Celtics (02:00). Lat...
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 past and current dynamics, focusing on Kobe, LeBr...
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’s 37-point performance, then talk about the other...
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 move impacts both teams (3:08). Along the way, the gu...
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 the move before the trade deadline. Hosts: Justin...
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 bottom standings to improve their draft statuses la...
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 Grizzlies-Lakers game last week and courtside heckling (...
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 should handle their playoff aspirations when they’...
The Philadelphia 76ers and the Eastern Conference With Chris Ryan | Weekends With Wos
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wos sits down with The Ringer's Chris Ryan to discuss the current state of the 76ers and their dynamics this season (1:32). They touch on Embiid, Hard...
Sue Bird on Life After Basketball, What It’s Like Playing Overseas, and Where the WNBA Is Headed | Real Ones
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja are joined by four-time WNBA champion Sue Bird to discuss what it’s like to be done playing basketball after such a storied career an...
No-Conference All-Stars | Group Chat
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos make their All-Star picks, with a unique twist; they pick the 24 most deserving players regardless of conferences. They discuss t...
The Knicks, the Timberwolves, and the Importance of Knowing Thyself | The Answer
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
J. Kyle Mann and Seerat Sohi tap the classic quote from 'The Matrix' to discuss two NBA teams that are currently trending in opposite directions. They...
Nikola Jokic and a Denver Nuggets Check-in With Adam Mares | Weekends With Wos
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wos is back with Adam Mares, VP of creative production at DNVR Sports and the host of two Nuggets podcasts. They discuss the current state of the Denv...
Young Talent, Veteran Exposure, and How Highlight Culture Has Killed Basketball | Off Guard with Austin Rivers
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Austin and Pausha break down the latest in the world of hoops and start with Wednesday's game between the Timberwolves and Pistons, where they break d...
Stephen A. Smith on Covering Allen Iverson, Why He Pursued a Career In Broadcast Media, His Deep Bond With Kobe Bryant, and His Past Partnership With Skip Bayless | Real Ones
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja are joined by ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith to discuss what it was like to cover Allen Iverson and the Philadelphia 76ers during his time a...
News Dump: The Way of Wos
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin and Wos run through some of the recent news around the Association, including Steph Curry’s return, Kevin Durant’s injury, and more. Hosts...
From Switzerland to Life in the NBA With Clint Capela | The Answer
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Seerat are joined by Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela. They start their conversation by detailing his beginnings as a young athlete in Switz...
Paolo Banchero and Coaching Young Players. Plus, Do We Believe Their Raps? | Real Ones
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja discuss how coaching tactics are approached for younger teams and the importance of a strong relationship between the coaching staff an...
The Warriors and the West Updates and James Dolan’s Facial Recognition at Madison Square Garden with Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu | Weekends with Wos
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wos sits down again with Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu of the ‘Light Years Pod,’ to discuss the Warriors five-game winning streak and all things hap...
What’s Behind the Recent Burst of Historic NBA Stat Lines? Plus Sam Amick Returns to Discuss the “Wonky” Western Conference. | Real Ones
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja are back to discuss the NBA’s recent barrage of historic individual scoring performances and the reasons it’s happening so consiste...
Teams Surging and Slumping into the New Year | Group Chat
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos kick off the new year by discussing five NBA teams who are starting 2023 either surging or slumping. They discuss the Nets’ sur...
Klay and Donovan Explode! Plus, Buyers and Sellers Heading Into the NBA Trade Deadline | The Answer
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Seerat and Kyle celebrate the first pod of the New Year by discussing Klay Thompson's 54-point barrage against the Hawks and Donovan Mitchell's jaw-d...
New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets Check-In With Mike Scotto | Weekends With Wos
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wos is joined by NBA writer and HoopsHype podcaster Michael Scotto to discuss all things New York basketball and what the future has in store for both...
10 Predictions for 2023 That Could Change the NBA
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Pina is joined by James Herbert, NBA writer for CBS Sports, to share their 10 interesting predictions for the NBA in 2023. From Karl-Anthony T...
Who Is … Who Will Be … | Group Chat
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos answer five “who is” questions, starting with who is the best team (4:53). Then they predict who will be the best team. They ...
Examining the Highs and Lows of an Eventful 2022 in the NBA | The Answer
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Seerat get together to talk about the most notable NBA player story lines and moments from the last year and look forward to 2023. After the ...
Recapping the Celtics Beating the Bucks, Denver Winning an Overtime Thriller, and the Sixers' Comeback Win on the Road
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wosny Lambre and Michael Pina recap a few of the games from Christmas Day, starting with Boston’s impressive home victory over the Milwaukee Bucks (...
Year-End ‘Real Ones’ Mailbag | Real Ones
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the last ‘Real Ones’ episode of the year, Logan and Raja unpack their end-of-the-year mailbag to answer listener questions on everything from t...
The Knicks Are Back? Plus, NBA Festivus | Group Chat
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos start by discussing the Knicks' eight-game win streak and how sustainable their recent success is (2:09). Then it’s the first e...
Bol Bol, Zion Williamson, and the NBA Unicorn Fantasy | The Answer
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Seerat and Kyle start the pod by discussing some of their recent personal holiday adventures before taking a deep dive into the mythology, history, an...
Introducing the Inaugural Realys Awards With Jomi | Real Ones
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja are joined by Jomi Adeniran to kick off the inaugural Realys Awards and give out some year-end awards to celebrate some of the most mem...
Rocky Waters for the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics With Michael Pina | Weekends With Wos
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wos is joined with Ringer writer Michael Pina to discuss the Golden State Warriors amidst Stephen Curry’s recent shoulder injury and the Boston Celt...
Jayson Tatum’s MVP-Caliber Season, the New Orleans Pelicans’ Coming of Age, and the Golden State Warriors’ Panic Button | Real Ones
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja are back to discuss Jayson Tatum’s MVP-caliber season as well as the Celtics’ impressive comeback win against the Lakers (2:25). Al...
Five Big Questions As Trade Season Begins | Group Chat
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos answer five questions as the unofficial start to the NBA trade season nears. They discuss teams in the East, such as the Knicks a...
Tyrese Haliburton, Tyler Herro, and the Efficiency of Movement in the NBA | The Answer
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Seerat start the pod by talking about basketball purism, using Tyrese Haliburton as their conversational focal point. They examine Tyrese's s...
Howard Beck Returns With Observations from Celtics-Warriors, the Pelicans’ Chances at a Title Run, and the Historic Parity of This Season’s Standings | Real Ones
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Logan is joined once again by Howard Beck of ‘Sports Illustrated’ to discuss their takeaways from the first rematch between the Celtics and Warrio...
Discussing NBA Prospect Victor Wembanyama With Ben Golliver and Interviews With Alonzo Mourning and Gary Payton at Art Basel Miami 2022 | Weekends With Wos
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this special episode of 'Weekends With Wos,' Wos is joined by writer Ben Golliver from The Washington Post to discuss the biggest prospect of 2023,...
Bomani Jones on Brittney Griner’s Release From Prison, the Current Voice of Professional Athletes, and What the Deion Sanders Move Means for College Recruiting | Real Ones
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja are joined by Bomani Jones, the Emmy-winning ESPN journalist and host of HBO’s ‘Game Theory with Bomani Jones,’ to discuss Brittn...
Early Season Reevaluations, Plus Predicting Each Other’s Takes
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos reevaluate four teams that look better or worse than they did earlier on in the season. They discuss the Lakers (3:07), Mavs (21:...
The Pelicans With Zion Williamson Could Be the Team of the Future, With Zach Kram | The Answer
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Seerat and Kyle are joined by The Ringer's own Zach Kram to discuss the Pelicans' impressive start to the season. They begin by examining Zion William...
Personal Apologies to Anthony Davis, Trouble in Atlanta With Sam Amick | Real Ones
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja discuss Anthony Davis’s historic stretch over the past 10 games and what it means for the Lakers’ title hopes (2:00). Later, Sam Am...
Minnesota Timberwolves Observations, and Reactions to the Start of the Season | Weekends With Wos
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wos is back to sit down with Athletic writer Jon Krawczynski to discuss the Minnesota Timberwolves’ performance thus far, featuring highlights, inju...
David Aldridge on the Washington Wizards, the Current Generation of NBA Stars, and the Deteriorating Relationship Between Players and the Media | Real Ones
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja are joined by legendary sportswriter David Aldridge to highlight the obstacles keeping the Washington Wizards from breaking through in ...
Title Contender Tiers, Plus the First Suggestion Box | Group Chat
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos reveal their tiers of teams they believe have a shot at the NBA title (3:04). Then, they read our listeners' emails and debut the...