The Ringer NBA Show

Luka Doncic, Coach K, and Top-Five Draft Prospects | Upside High

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks begin the pod by discussing Luka Doncic’s performance against the Utah Jazz on Monday night and coach Mike Krzyzews...

Mark Cuban on the Mavericks’ Playoff Push, How He Stays on the Cutting Edge, and More | Real Ones

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja kick off Mavericks Week on the 'Real Ones' podcast with the one, the only, Mavs owner Mark Cuban. They get into everything from how he ...

What Does the League Look Like Without a Best Player? | The Answer

05 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chris and Seerat begin the pod by sharing their reactions to LeBron James's performance against the Mavs on Tuesday night and wonder if the game was a...

Can the Grizzlies Catch Up to the Struggling Warriors? Plus, the Mavericks Are Surging. | Real Ones

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja dig into whether the Grizzlies can make a Finals run this season (2:00) as the Warriors have faltered in recent weeks (6:00), what has ...

An Early (but Not Too Early) MVP Conversation | Group Chat

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Justin and Rob are joined by J. Kyle Mann to rank their top five MVP candidates and discuss a couple of other guys who could get in the mix. Hosts: J...

Ja Morant, Purdue's Jaden Ivey and Zach Edey, and Ayo Dosunmu | Upside High

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks begin the pod by sharing their reactions to Ja Morant's 52 point game against the Spurs on Monday night.() They then ...

Does DeMar DeRozan Give the Bulls a Chance at the Title? Plus: James Harden Makes His Debut. | Real Ones

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja check in with Zion Williamson after a vicious fat-shaming Mardi Gras float paraded through the streets of New Orleans (1:00), and they ...

Ryan and Musa From 'Stadio' on Shortened Seasons, Relegation, and Elam Endings | The Answer

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chris begins the pod by sharing his reactions to some of the NBA action that took place after the All-Star break. He's then joined by Musa and Ryan fr...

Thoughts From All-Star Weekend, Plus LeBron James Puts the Lakers on Notice | Real Ones

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja dive into their thoughts on All-Star Weekend, including changes that need to be made to the dunk contest (5:00) and how fun it is to wa...

Do LeBron and Zion Want Out? Plus, Second-Half Story Lines. | Group Chat

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Justin and Rob are joined by Chris Ryan this week to discuss all the LeBron news from All-Star Weekend and what it could mean for his future with the ...

Rising Stars at All-Star Weekend, Jalen Suggs, and Cade Cunningham vs. Franz Wagner | Upside High

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks begin the pod by sharing their reactions to some of the events of All-Star Weekend and the Juwan Howard incident. The...

How Did the Celtics Turn Their Season Around? | Weekends With Wos

20 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wos is joined by The Athletic’s Jared Weiss to talk about the Boston Celtics. They discuss the Celtics' early-season struggles and what looked diffe...

Will the NBA Championship Be Won By the Team With the Most Continuity? | The Answer

19 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chris and Seerat begin the pod by discussing the false potential that is being set for certain NBA teams by the media after the trade deadline. The co...

Bomani Jones on How Player Empowerment Has Shaped the NBA | Real Ones

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja are joined this week by ESPN’s Bomani Jones and they get right to the shits. They talk about Bomani’s new sports show coming to HBO...

Most Intriguing Teams After the Trade Deadline and Buyout Market Matchmaker | Group Chat

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Verrier, Rob, and Wos discuss the most interesting teams—in a good and bad way—after the trade deadline, including the Celtics, Bucks, Jazz, and m...

Marvin Bagley, Anfernee Simons, and Insight of the Front Office | Upside High

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks return to talk about the youth movement in basketball. They begin by discussing Marvin Bagley and how his role could ...

Behind the Scenes of the Trade Deadline With Shams Charania | Real Ones

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja first get into Raja’s thoughts on the James Harden for Ben Simmons trade (0:30) before NBA news-breaker Shams Charania joins to expla...

How Ben Simmons Fits With the Nets and What Went Wrong With Harden | Weekends With Wos

13 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wos is joined Kristian Winfield from the New York Daily News to discuss the Brooklyn Nets. First, they break down how the Ben Simmons trade helps the ...

Is This the Twilight of the Superteam? | The Answer

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chris and Seerat are joined by The Ringer's own Justin Verrier to analyze the James Harden-Ben Simmons trade. The conversation then leads to a discuss...

Trade Deadline Spectacular! James Harden for Ben Simmons, Dinwiddie for Porzingis, and More. | Real Ones

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Up top, Logan is joined by Rob Mahoney to talk about the trades that went down right before the deadline at noon PT, starting with the blockbuster tra...

Will the Lakers Make a Panic Trade? Plus, Second-Guessing the Sabonis and McCollum Deals. | Group Chat

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Verrier, Rob, and Wos debate what can (and should) be done to solve the Lakers' problems at the deadline (1:40), before breaking down the surprising t...

Breaking Down the Tyrese Haliburton Trade, Plus Tyrese Maxey's Game | Upside High

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks return to break down the news of the Tyrese Haliburton trade to the Indiana Pacers and what might have been behind a...

Instant Reaction to the Kings-Pacers Trade

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin O’Connor, Seerat Sohi, and Logan Murdock got together on Greenroom to discuss today’s trade between the Sacramento Kings and Indiana Pacers,...

Dissecting the James Harden–for–Ben Simmons Trade Rumors. Plus, Scuttlebutt From Around the League. | Real Ones

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s trade season! Logan and Raja talk about the rumors swirling around a potential James Harden–Ben Simmons trade (0:30), including the little de...

Donovan Mitchell, Rudy Gobert, and the Jazz's Recent Struggles

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wos is joined by Sarah Todd, who covers the Jazz for the Deseret News, to discuss the Jazz's recent struggles (1:26). Then they get into the complicat...

Are They on the Right Team? | The Answer

05 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chris and Seerat go through all 30 NBA franchises and discuss real, possible, and hypothetical roster moves that could elevate each one as the trade d...

Harden to Philly? Simmons to Brooklyn?

05 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Simmons and Kevin O’Connor discuss the trade rumors around James Harden and Ben Simmons. This conversation originally occurred on Spotify Green...

The Real Mismatch Grizzlies-palooza With Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor | Real Ones

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this iconic Ringer NBA crossover event, Logan and Raja are joined by Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor, hosts of ‘The Mismatch,’ to discuss all...

The Most Intriguing Teams at the Deadline, Plus All-Star Reserves Debates | Group Chat

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Verrier, Rob, and Wos start by discussing a handful of teams that could be looking to make trades before the deadline (1:34). Then they debate who the...

Deserving First-Time All-Stars | Upside High

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks are back to discuss some of the most impressive young players who are deserving of All-Star status, beginning with La...

Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert’s Mysterious Relationship. Plus, Are the Bucks in Trouble? | Real Ones

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja first look into the social-media madness and rumored poor relationship between Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert and the issues that cou...

How the Heat Are First in the East. Plus, Are the Suns the Best Team in the NBA?

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wos is joined by Zach Harper of The Athletic and SiriusXM NBA Radio. First, they break down how the Miami Heat have managed to get to the top of the E...

An NBA Venting Session | The Answer

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chris and Seerat begin the pod by sharing their reactions to the Sixers' win over the Lakers on Thursday night. They then try to find solutions to som...

Do League Rules Hamstring Defenders? Plus, James Harden Trade Rumors. | Real Ones

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You can always count on Raja to give you 25 minutes on why a hard foul is not a dirty play—it’s the gift that keeps on giving. Logan and Raja disc...

James Harden to Philly? Plus, 2022 All-Star Starter Debates | Group Chat

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Verrier, Rob, and Wos discuss the James Harden to Philly rumors (2:48), Anthony Davis’s return from injury (24:29), and the rumored Russ for Wall sw...

Duke Dudes Paolo Banchero and AJ Griffin

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks return to discuss young prospect Paolo Banchero, how size and defense can be a well-developed asset for a young colle...

Celtics Palooza With Jackie MacMullan | Real Ones

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Logan is joined by The Ringer’s Jackie MacMullan to talk about the Celtics' past, present, and future, including the team’s issues holding onto ta...

Looking at Chicago’s Surprising Season. Plus, Are the Bucks the Championship Favorites?

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wos is joined by Amin Elhassan of Meadowlark Media and SiriusXM NBA Radio to discuss the Bulls’ surprising season and investigate whether their succ...

Would You Be Shocked If … ? (Second Half of the Season Predictions) | The Answer

22 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chris and Seerat start the pod by reacting to the Suns' big win over the Mavericks on Thursday night and discuss the possibility of Phoenix returning ...

Russell Westbrook and the Lakers at a Crossroads | Real Ones

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’re halfway through the season and the Lakers are the gift that keeps on giving. Logan and Raja talk about the rumors that Frank Vogel’s job is ...

Injuries Abound, a Trade, a Hot Seat, and More | Group Chat

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Justin, Rob, and Wos play a little news roulette and discuss some of the major injuries around the league, their thoughts on Frank Vogel being on the ...

Cam Reddish and the Explosive Memphis Grizzlies

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks are back to talk about the new and exciting prospects of the NBA. They begin with the promising Cam Reddish of the Ne...

Breaking Down Ben Simmons's Trade Value. Plus, Is the Warriors' Success Sustainable in the Playoffs? | Weekends With Wos

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wos is joined by Nate Duncan of 'The Dunc'd On Podcast' and 'Hollinger & Duncan NBA Show' to discuss Ben Simmons and his trade value (2:05) before get...

How Far Can the Grizzlies Go? And What Now For the Hawks? | The Answer

15 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chris and Seerat discuss the advantages and pitfalls that can affect the younger teams in the NBA, notably the Memphis Grizzlies and Atlanta Hawks, wh...

Chris Herring on the ’90s Knicks, the Current Knicks, and the Chicago Bulls | Real Ones

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sports Illustrated’s Chris Herring joins Logan and Raja to talk about the ’90s Knicks teams in his new book ‘Blood in the Garden: The Flagrant H...

No-Power Rankings | Group Chat

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Justin, Rob, and Wos each rank 5-1 the worst organizational situations in the NBA. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Production As...

Jabari Smith Jr. and RJ Barrett Put in Extra Work | Upside High

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks are back to discuss the young and exciting players of the NBA, beginning with the pedigree and story of Jabari Smith ...

Klay Thompson’s Return to the Court and All That Comes With It | Real Ones

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja talk about the atmosphere and mythos surrounding Klay Thompson’s long-awaited return to basketball on Sunday night, as well as the on...

What Player Needs a Ring the Most? | The Answer

07 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chris and Seerat share their reactions to Dirk Nowitzki's number retirement ceremony and reflect on his career and impact on the NBA. Then they discus...

Ja Morant Is Proving He Belongs Among the Best of the Best. Plus: We Give the Bulls Some Love. | Real Ones

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja touch on all the topics weighing on their conscience this week, starting with Ja Morant proving that he is at the tippy top of his draf...

Takeaways From the Replacement Player Era and Major Story lines in the New Year | Group Chat

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As players begin to return from health and safety protocols, Justin, Rob, and Wos talk about the last few weeks of basketball and if anything can be t...

Jonathan Kuminga’s Role With the Warriors, and Chet Holmgren as a Top Draft Pick | Upside High

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks open by discussing Jonathan Kuminga’s rookie season, his upside in the NBA, and his role with the Warriors (2:23). ...

‘Real Ones’ New Year’s Mailbag | Real Ones

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the final episode of the year, Logan and Raja are joined by The Ringer’s finest and ‘Real Ones’ chief meme officer Jomi Adeniran and we get d...

LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards, Development and Fixes | Upside High

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jonathan Tjarks and J. Kyle Mann return from Vegas and are ready to discuss up-and-coming prospects! First up is LaMelo Ball, and they weigh in on wha...

Ringing in NBA Xmas With a Question for Every Game | Group Chat

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Justin, Rob, and Wos begin by discussing all the replacement players that teams have signed and pick out their favorites so far (1:00). Then, they run...

The Latest From the G League Showcase and the G League Ignite | Upside High

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks open by discussing their trip to the G League Showcase (2:00). Then they finish by discussing guys finding their role...

Part-Time Kyrie: What Does That Mean for the Nets? Plus, the Lakers' Chances After AD's Injury. | Real Ones

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja talk about Kyrie Irving’s return to the Brooklyn Nets (4:13) and Kyrie’s complicated personality (19:59). Then they react to the n...

The Warriors Are the Most Fun Story in the NBA

19 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Wos is joined by Ethan Strauss to talk about the Warriors. They start by talking about what makes the Warriors the the most fun story in the NBA this ...

Did the Process Really Lead the Sixers to … This? | The Answer

17 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris is joined by Ben Detrick from Cookies Hoops to talk about the state of the Philadelphia 76ers and their concerns about the team's future. They w...

What the Dynamic Between Luka Doncic and Rick Carlisle Says About Power in the NBA | Real Ones

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja are back with their takes on the dynamic between Luka Doncic and Rick Carlisle as reported by ESPN’s Tim McMahon (0:30), a quick upda...

Six Questions as Trade Season Begins, Plus the Jazz Hire Danny Ainge | Group Chat

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Justin, Rob, and Wos open with a discussion on the current state of the league as it deals with COVID-19 (01:00). Then, they look at some of the bigge...

Jalen Green, Franz Wagner, and Joshua Giddey | Upside High

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

J. Kyle Mann and Johnathan Tjarks are back for another edition of 'Upside High' in which they take a look at young prospects around the NBA. This week...

When Will We Ever Get to Watch Zion Williamson Play? | Real Ones

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja get to the shits today as they discuss the recent setback in Zion Williamson’s recovery from a foot injury that has prevented him fro...

Looking at the Knicks' Disappointing Start to the Season

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Wos is joined by Kazeem Famuyide from the MSG Network to talk all things Knicks. First, they talk about the Knicks’ disappointing start to the seaso...

Breaking Down the Gang of .500 | The Answer

10 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris and Seerat examine the season’s most average teams and discuss which has the best chance of bucking the status quo and breaking out of the .50...

Parsing the Rumors Surrounding Damian Lillard and the Trail Blazers | Real Ones

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja are back to discuss all the rumors looming over Damian Lillard and whether or not he wants to continue playing for the Portland Trail B...

Dame Lillard vs. Neil Olshey, NBA Quarter-Season Awards | Group Chat

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Justin, Rob, and Wos dive into rumors and reports following former general manager Neil Olshey's firing by the Portland Trail Blazers (03:00). Later, ...

Closer Looks at Evan Mobley, Cade Cunningham, and Scottie Barnes | Upside High

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks begin their journey at 'Upside High' by looking at some of the standouts of the 2021 draft class to see the highlight...

The Collapse of the Lakers and Nets, the Warriors-Suns Rivalry, and More With Bill Simmons | Real Ones

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Podfather himself, Bill Simmons, joins Logan and Raja to discuss how kids are learning to play sports these days (0:55), the Warriors-Suns rivalry...

Is Warriors-Suns the NBA’s Best New Rivalry? | The Answer

03 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris and Seerat discuss the exciting Suns-Warriors game on Tuesday night and share their predictions for the Friday rematch and the rivalry moving fo...

Lakers-Palooza With Mike Trudell | Real Ones

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja are joined by Lakers beat writer and sideline reporter Mike Trudell to discuss the Lakers at this point in the NBA season (2:00). Then ...

No-Loss November for the Suns, Knicks and Nets Rotation Changes, and How Does MPJ’s Injury Impact Denver? | Group Chat

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Justin, Rob, and Wos start by discussing the Suns winning their 17th consecutive game last night against the Warriors (1:42). Then they discuss the Ne...

NBA Potluck | Group Chat

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Justin, Rob, and Wos bring their plates and hot takes to the table this week to celebrate Thanksgiving and the first quarter of the NBA season. Each o...

Is Age Just a Number? | The Answer

20 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris and Seerat discuss how the best teams in the league are getting a lot of help from older veterans and how the prime of NBA players appears to be...

Curry and the Warriors Torch the Nets and the Hawks' Early Issues | Group Chat

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Justin, Rob, and Wos start by talking Stephen Curry and the Warriors continuing their impressive play after a comfortable win over the Nets. They also...

Battle of the Titans: Warriors vs. Nets Preview | Real Ones

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja dive deep into this Tuesday’s battle between the Warriors and Nets in Brooklyn (0:30), including their impressions of the Nets so far...

The Cardiac Lakers, the Church of Scottie Barnes, and More Early Season Story Lines We Love | The Answer

12 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris and Seerat start their NBA affirmations by discussing the new rule changes and how they are affecting refereeing around the league (1;00). Then ...

How Do Surprise Contenders Fit in to the Title-Race Hierarchy? | Group Chat

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Justin, Rob, and Wos discuss whether the Warriors (2:36), Heat (18:38), Wizards (31:31), and Bulls (40:44) are championship contenders. Hosts: Justin...

Can Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown Coexist in Boston? Plus: We Apologize to the Wizards. | Real Ones

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja go deep on the Celtics, their current struggles, and the question of whether Jayson Tatum or Jaylen Brown should be the leader of the t...

What If Every Team Had Their Own Marcus Smart? | The Answer

05 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris and Seerat start by discussing the reports of racism and misogyny within Robert Sarver’s Phoenix Suns organization (0:50). Then they discuss D...

Addressing the Reports of Racism and Misogyny Under Robert Sarver at the Phoenix Suns | Real Ones

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja sit down for a conversation about the bombshell reporting from ESPN’s Baxter Holmes detailing racism and misogyny within Robert Sarve...

Early-Season Panic Meter | Group Chat

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Justin, Rob, and Wos talk about their level of panic for a handful teams that have had slow starts, including the Celtics (1:35), Trail Blazers (28:45...

Spurs-Suns Rivalry, Spurs-Lakers Rivalry, and Franchise Rebuilding With Shea Serrano | Real Ones

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja welcome The Ringer’s own Shea Serrano to the podcast and he has a burning question for Raja Bell to start off the show. They get into...

What Is an NBA Superstar’s Olympic Responsibility?

29 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Seerat is joined by The Athletic’s Jovan Buha to discuss his feature on reigning MVP Nikola Jokic’s reception in his home country of Se...

How Can Russell Westbrook Square His Game With the Lakers’ Aspirations? Plus: The Heat Are the Real Deal and the Nets Are in Trouble. | Real Ones

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja give their thoughts on an inconsistent Lakers team led by Russell Westbrook and Anthony Davis in LeBron James’s absence (0:30). Then ...

What’s Real and What’s Not One Week Into the 2021-22 NBA Season

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Justin and Rob talk about some surprising trends one week into the NBA season including the hot starts from the New York Knicks and the Chicago Bulls ...

Impressions From Week 1 of the NBA Season | Real Ones

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja discuss their impressions from the first week of the NBA season, including how much you can really take away from the results, the diff...

The Return of the Culture Warriors? | The Answer

22 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris and Seerat discuss the ongoing Ben Simmons saga and touch on the return of Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors (0:25). Then, Logan Murdock...

Are the Lakers Going to Be OK? Plus: Deandre Ayton and the Case of the Missing Bag, KD vs. Giannis, and More! | Real Ones

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The NBA is back, baby! Logan and Raja investigate Deandre Ayton and the curious case of the missing bag after his less-than-stunning performance again...

Warriors Look Impressive Against the Lakers, and the Bucks Dominate the Nets. Plus, What are We Looking Forward To? | Group Chat

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Justin, Rob, and Wos start by discussing the Warriors’ impressive performance against the Lakers and Russell Westbrook’s struggles in his Lakers d...

The ‘Real Ones’ 2021-22 NBA Season Preview | Real Ones

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In anticipation of the start of the 2021-22 NBA season, Logan and Raja kick this momentous week off with a season preview (0:40). They name their play...

What Makes a Mid-market Team Desirable? | The Answer

15 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris and Seerat discuss how mid-market teams make themselves desirable for star players, and then they focus on how the Phoenix Suns and Chicago Bull...

Final Thoughts on the Kyrie Irving Situation, Jordan Poole’s Ascent, and Lakers Concerns | Real Ones

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja give their final thoughts on the situation in Brooklyn after the Nets said he won’t play with the team until he can fully contribute ...

NBA Preseason Power Rankings, Part 4 | Group Chat

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Justin, Rob, and Wos discuss the best teams in the NBA in Part 4 of our NBA preseason power rankings. They go 8-1 starting with the Warriors (1:37), S...

Best Case/Worst Case: Lakers, Nets, Bucks, and Suns I The Answer

08 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Mahoney fills in for Chris, joining Seerat to run through some of the best- and worst-case scenarios for four of the NBA’s projected top teams, ...

NBA Preseason Power Rankings, Part 3 | Group Chat

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Justin, Rob, and Wos buckle down for Part 3 of our preseason power rankings. This week, we count down from no. 15 to no. 6, starting with the Bulls (0...

What Can Klay Thompson and James Wiseman Offer the Warriors This Season? | Real Ones

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh off Warriors media day and the first preseason game of the season, Logan and Raja discuss Klay Thompson’s mindset going into this season (0:40...

What Makes a Team Dysfunctional? | The Answer

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris and Seerat discuss how the Philadelphia 76ers handled media day in regard to Ben Simmons (9:03), touch on Zion’s role in the ongoing conversat...

NBA Preseason Power Rankings, Part 2 | Group Chat

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jonathan Tjarks joins Justin and Wos for Part 2 of our NBA preseason power rankings. This week we count down from 22 to 16, starting with the Hornets ...

Examining COVID-19 Protocol Negotiations in the NBA and Athlete Activism | Real Ones

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In light of Matt Sullivan’s recent article for Rolling Stone on the current showdown between the NBA and NBPA surrounding COVID-19 protocols, Logan ...