The Ringer NBA Show

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...

The Evolution of Kevin Huerter, the Orlando Magic, and Luka Doncic's Post Game With Ben Taylor | The Answer

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

J. Kyle Mann is joined by Ben Taylor from Thinking Basketball to talk about some of the recent developments and movements around the NBA. They begin b...

Warriors, Heat, and Grizzlies Vibe Checks. Plus: The Failed Timberwolves Experiment | Real Ones

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja are back to discuss the once again above .500 Warriors (02:00), the young and rising Grizzlies (10:00), and the lumbering Miami Heat at...

NBA Potluck: One Player, One Team, One Take

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thanksgiving is here and Justin, Rob, and Wos hold the annual 'Group Chat' NBA potluck dinner. Each of them brings one player, one team, and one take ...

Is John Wall Aging Gracefully? | The Answer

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kyle and Seerat start the pod by celebrating Jordan Clarkson's impactful performances with the Utah Jazz this season. They then dive into John Wall's ...

The Pettiness of NBA Players, What Tanking Looks Like in Today’s League, and a Quick Rant About the Unreliable Nature of Socks | Real Ones

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo’s encounter with Montrezl Harrell and the pettiness of NBA players (1:32). Along the way, they take a q...

Clippers Vibe Check and Observations With Law Murray | Weekends With Wos

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wos sits down with L.A. Clippers beat writer Law Murray from The Athletic to discuss the current state of the Clippers and where they stand in the ear...

NBA One-Month Survey: Best Player, Biggest Surprise, and More | Group Chat

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One month into the NBA season, Justin, Wos, and Rob offer their snapshot as to who’s the best player, the best team, and the biggest surprise in the...

How the 3-Point Shot Revolutionized the NBA With Mike Prada | The Answer

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kyle and Seerat are joined by Mike Prada from The Athletic to discuss his new book, ‘Spaced Out: How the NBA’s Three-Point Revolution Changed Ever...

Can Anthony Davis Revive the Lakers' Disappointing Season? Plus the Celtics’ White-Hot 10-3 Start | Real Ones

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja discuss Anthony Davis’s monster performance and what is required from a franchise-leading big man in the NBA (2:00). Next, the guys t...

Way-Too-Early MVP Discussions With Michael Pina | Weekends With Wos

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wos sits down with The Ringer's Michael Pina to discuss first looks at potential MVPs, featuring Luka Dončić (3:36), Giannis Antetokounmpo (11:35), ...

Are the Mavericks Too Reliant on Luka? Plus, Debating Which of the NBA’s Top Teams Are Imposters. | Real Ones

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja discuss Luka Doncic’s MVP-type numbers and how his abnormally high usage rate impacts the Mavs’ ceiling as a championship contender...

Nets Hire Jacque Vaughn Full Time. Plus, Believe or Not.

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Justin, Rob, and Wos start by discussing the Nets hiring Jacque Vaughn full time (3:25). Then they discuss whether they believe in some of the good st...

Learning to Survive in the NBA as a Former Top 10 Pick | The Answer

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Seerat and Kyle get together to share their invigorating experiences trying to follow the blistering 15-game NBA TV schedule on Monday evening. Then t...

Howard Beck on the Utah Jazz’s Hot Start, and What Giannis and Shaq Have in Common | Real Ones

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja are joined by prolific Sports Illustrated writer Howard Beck to reminisce on the era of coach trash talk in the early to late 2000s (2:...

Examining the Current State of the Lakers and Issues of Domestic Violence Surrounding the NBA With Sabreena Merchant | Weekends With Wos

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Wos sits down with WNBA and NBA writer and podcaster Sabreena Merchant to discuss the state of the Los Angeles Lakers (4:01), and how the NB...

Kyrie’s Statement, the Collapse of the Brooklyn Nets, and Tampering in the NBA, Plus Logan Gives Russ and the Lakers Their Flowers | Real Ones

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja discuss Kyrie’s statement and the collapse of the Nets (0:43). Next, they talk about the state of tampering in the NBA (28:05). Later...

Hoops Hospital and Zion Williamson With Michael Pina | The Answer

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Seerat and Kyle are joined by The Ringer's own Michael Pina to discuss his excellent article about the spiraling Brooklyn Nets, their recent firing of...

How Will Kyrie Irving’s Early-Season Controversy Impact the Brooklyn Nets? | Real Ones

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja discuss Kyrie’s most recent polarizing actions and how this early-season distraction will impact the rest of the season for the Nets ...