The Ringer NBA Show

Van Lathan on Zion Williamson’s Recent Antics, Ja Morant’s Potential Long-Term Suspension, and the Ever-Changing Media Landscape Around the Modern Athlete | Real Ones

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Logan is joined by The Ringer’s Van Lathan to discuss the recent Zion Williamson controversy, how the media environment around the modern athlete ha...

The Jokic-Murray Combo Makes History in Game 3, Plus the Chris Paul Derby Begins | Group Chat

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Justin, Rob, and Wos recap the Denver Nuggets winning Game 3 of the NBA Finals on the road, headlined by 30-point triple-doubles for Nikola Jokic and ...

What Is the Nuggets’ Offensive Solution to the Heat’s Zone Defense? | The Answer

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Seerat and Michael start the pod by sharing their reactions to and insights from Miami’s victory over Denver in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. They then ...

Howard Beck on the Miami Heat Stealing Game 2, Defending Nikola Jokic, and Kyrie Irving Wanting LeBron James in Dallas | Real Ones

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja are joined by longtime NBA sportswriter Howard Beck to discuss the Miami Heat stealing Game 2 of the NBA Finals from the Denver Nuggets...

What’s the Heat’s Move in Game 2? Plus, Next Steps for New Coaching Hires. | Group Chat

03 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Justin, Rob, and Wos preview Game 2 of the NBA Finals and talk about the moves Miami can do to compete with Denver. (02:00). They discuss if Game 1 wa...

Jokic, the Nuggets, and the Altitude Dominate Game 1. Plus, Reaction to Monty Williams’s Historic Hire. | Off Guard

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 Austin and Pausha are back to talk through Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets’ dominant Game 1 performance in the NBA Finals. They discuss Austin...

Amin Elhassan on the NBA Finals, Boston’s Collapse, and Heat Culture | Real Ones

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja are joined by Meadowlark Media analyst and veteran NBA insider Amin Elhassan to discuss the upcoming NBA Finals matchup between the Den...

Five Questions That Will Decide the 2023 NBA Finals | Group Chat

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Justin, Rob, and Wos kick things off by giving their final thoughts on how the Heat-Celtics Eastern Conference finals shook out (02:14), before gearin...

Was the Heat-Celtics ECF Game 7 the Most Disappointing Home Playoff Loss Ever? | The Answer

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Seerat and Kyle get together to share their reactions to the Heat’s impressive win over the Celtics in Game 7 to advance to the NBA Finals. They bre...

Derrick White’s Miracle Putback Saves the Celtics’ Season | Group Chat

28 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Justin, Rob, and Wos react to the Celtics forcing a Game 7 after Derrick White’s miraculous last-second putback (01:38). They discuss the thrilling ...

Celtics Put Pressure on the Heat for Game 6 | Off Guard

27 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Austin and Pausha are back to preview Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals (02:00). Then, the guys talk about LeBron’s retirement scare this week...

Can the Celtics Extend the Series at Home? | Real Ones

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja kick things off with a brief discussion of LeBron alluding to retirement, before taking a moment to put respect on the Nuggets' name (1...

Boston Stays Alive … But for How Long? Plus, a Deep Dive Into LeBron’s Retirement Plan. | Group Chat

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Justin, Rob, and Wos kick off the pod by discussing Boston's extended season after winning Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals over Miami (02:58)....

Where Do LeBron James, the Lakers, and the Celtics Go from Here? | The Answer

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Seerat and Michael begin the podcast by sharing their reactions to the Nuggets' sweep of the Lakers, and giving big flowers to Nikola Jokic. Next, the...

The Heat Go Up 3-0, Carmelo Anthony Retires, and Lakers on the Verge of Getting Swept | Real Ones

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja are back to talk about the Celtics getting embarrassed by the Heat in a must-win Game 3 in Miami (02:00), before turning their praises ...

The Nuggets are Unstoppable. Plus, Harden Watch and Boston’s Best Shot at a Comeback | Group Chat

21 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The guys return with an exciting reaction episode to Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals between the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Lakers, wi...

It’s Getting Heated; The Heat Steal Game 2 Against the Celtics

20 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

J. Kyle Mann and Tyler Parker return this weekend to discuss Game 2 of the Heat-Celtics Eastern Conference Finals with so much to breakdown. The guys ...

Doc Rivers Out in Philly, Wemby In with the Spurs and the Nuggets’ Championship Run | Off Guard

20 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Austin and Pausha kick off the pod talking about Joe Mazzulla’s obsession with ‘The Town’ and if Austin has any similar traditions (07:48) Then...

Recent NBA Head-Coaching Shake-ups, “Himmy” Butler and the Heat, and Previewing Lakers-Nuggets Game 2 | Real Ones

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja are back to discuss the recent NBA head coach firings around the league, the reasons behind the current trend, and what it means for th...

Jimmy Buckets Steals Another Game 1, Plus Draft Lottery Ripple Effects | Group Chat

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Justin and Wos start the pod by reacting to Miami taking homecourt advantage away from Boston in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals (01:59). They...

Jokic’s Offense or AD’s Defense? Plus, Examining the Celtics-Heat Revenge Series. | The Answer

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Seerat and Michael begin their conversation by previewing the Lakers-Nuggets Western Conference finals playoff series and focus on how Los Angeles wil...

What’s Next for Philly and Golden State? Plus: Ja Morant Suspended Again | Real Ones

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja open the show with their reactions to the Celtics dominant game 7 win against the 76ers (02:00). Then, the guys discuss the state of th...

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 76ers (03:30). They discuss Jayson Tatum’s histori...

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 Western Conference semifinals against the Golden Sta...

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 workload that it takes to be a coach, and if Austin wou...

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 Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors and the ch...

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 against the Lakers. They discuss the Warriors' sma...

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' exciting win over the Warriors in Game 4 of their playof...

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 the way they discuss the Suns tying up the series be...

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 lead in the series. They talk about Anthony Davis’...

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 Nuggets in Game 3. The guys touch on Embiid’s efforts ...

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 in-person, in-depth chat on everything from his bri...

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 Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics and why it was di...

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 few lingering questions about the playoffs includ...

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’ win over the Suns in Game 2 of their second-round s...

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 historic Game 7 performance and how long the Golden St...

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 what adjustments Phoenix can make, Jamal Murray’s ...

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. They talk the Kings beating the Warriors in dominati...

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 things off discussing Austin's and the Timberwolves’...

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 behind Jimmy Butler’s sensational play as well as t...

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, starting with Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat coming bac...

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 Heat's win over the Bucks on Monday night, de...

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 Sacramento Kings and what sets the two teams apart before...

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 Game 3 and beating the Grizzlies easily. They discuss...

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 course of the 2023 playoffs the two will be discussin...

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 basketball team (8:05). Then, they jump back into the p...

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 well as what’s in store for the rest of the seri...

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 of the Timberwolves (02:36). They discuss Jamal M...

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 take a 2-0 lead over the Golden State Warriors in 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 series and Russell Westbrook’s huge late-game impact ...

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 hear from you! Email us at [email protected]...

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 and principal owner of Spanish soccer club CD Castel...

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, from the Lakers comeback to Mike Conley’s ridicu...

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 play-in game against the Thunder but then sitting ...

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 over the New Orleans Pelicans. They talk about Sha...

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 scramble around the league at the end of the NBA'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 Kyle Anderson after a confrontation during the fina...

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 altercation between Rudy Gobert and Kyle Anderson (8:51...

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...