Sinopsis
A daily breakdown of the latest story lines, trends, and important developments in the NBA. We promise to keep the Sixers and Celtics discussion to a reasonable amount or to at least try.
Episodios
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Everything Left to Sort Out Over the Stretch Run | Group Chat
02/03/2023 Duración: 01h15minJustin, 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 off by debating whether the Lakers are cooked (03:30), if the Pelicans are even more cooked (11:24), and the teams from the West that have a shot at the play-in (18:23). Later: the Grizzlies (24:39), Quin Snyder’s arrival in Atlanta (30:03), the Bucks (37:53), and who the title favorites are (51:58). Finally, they end with Nikola Jokic, his impact on the floor, and his third potential MVP campaign (56:33). Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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What Are the Characteristics of a Great NBA Sixth Man of the Year? | The Answer
01/03/2023 Duración: 01h07minKyle and Seerat start their conversation by talking about their time at All-Star weekend and a particularly contentious experience Kyle had at a local restaurant recently. They then talk about the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award, the general philosophy of the role, and the history of the position (10:09). Next, they dive into the evolution of the sixth man, how Manu Ginóbili embodied its true spirit, and areas where the league may have gotten the definition wrong (29:03). They end the pod by examining some of this year's candidates for the Sixth Man award and debating who they think could win it (45:14). Hosts: J. Kyle Mann and Seerat Sohi Associate Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Breaking Down the Historic Scoring in the NBA, the Future of the Atlanta Hawks, and the Lakers’ Late-Season Playoff Push | Real Ones
27/02/2023 Duración: 49minLogan 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 current culture around scoring (4:00). Next, they talk about Quin Snyder’s five-year contract to become the head coach for the Atlanta Hawks and what that means for the future of the franchise (22:00). Along the way, the guys unpack what the Lakers-Mavericks matchup says about those two teams moving forward into the latter part of the season (32:00). Later, they touch on the Phoenix Suns ahead of Kevin Durant’s much-anticipated debut (40:00). Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Production Assistant: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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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
24/02/2023 Duración: 01h08minAustin 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 discuss the turn of the season with 21 games left (18:50), touch on Mike Conley’s addition to the Timberwolves (21:22), and review Russell Westbrook's involuntary role as the best buyout player in the league (27:47). Later, they talk Ben Simmons’s career (43:55) and wrap things up with another round of rapid fire, focusing on Rihanna’s Super Bowl performance. Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi Producers: Erika Cervantes and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Balkan Basketball Boom
21/02/2023 Duración: 59minIn 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 the world’s greatest basketball players—including two-time MVP Nikola Jokic and potential future MVP Luka Doncic—coming from such a small region? Interviews with current and former NBA players, as well as scouts and coaches in the region, peel back the layers of the rise and sustained success of the Balkan "basketball school.” Host: Jordan Ritter Conn Producers: Mallory Rubin, Justin Verrier, Bobby Wagner, and Vikram Patel Sound Design, Mixing, and Mastering: Bobby Wagner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Ringer NBA Show Live at NBA All-Star Weekend 2023
20/02/2023 Duración: 01h30minThe 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 Lake City, Utah for an epic live podcast in front of a sold out crowd. They talk everything from first half of the season analysis, draft preview and make their predictions for the rest of the 2022-2023 NBA season. Hosts: Logan Murdock, J. Kyle Mann, Kevin O’Connor, Wosny Lambre, Seerat Sohi and Michael Pina Producers: Ben Cruz, Elizabeth Fierman, and Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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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
17/02/2023 Duración: 01h10minOn 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 the days leading up, then discuss the dunk contest, skills competition, and the All-Star draft. They also touch on their final thoughts regarding the trade deadline ,honing in on the Mavericks with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Later in the episode, Wos sits down with the sports writer for ‘The Athletic’ and creator of podcast ‘Between the Lines,’ Tashan Reed, to discuss race and the NFL. Host: Wosny Lambre Guests: Ben Golliver and Tashan Reed Producer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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How the NBA All-Star Weekend Has Changed Over the Years | Real Ones
16/02/2023 Duración: 52minLogan 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 spotlight has shifted from the Slam Dunk Contest to the 3-Point Contest (1:44). Along the way, Raja talks about what it takes to prepare for the 3-Point Contest as well as what it’s like to experience the rest of the All-Star Weekend festivities (20:56). Later, they make predictions for the winners in both contests (39:54). Finally, the guys close out with their Real Ones of the Week (45:39). Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Production Assistant: Kai Grady The Ringer NBA squad is coming to Salt Lake City for NBA All-Star Weekend! Get your tickets here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Seven Most Important Questions After the Trade Deadline | Group Chat
16/02/2023 Duración: 01h03minJustin, 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 the best team in the West (02:16). They also discuss the outlook of the Knicks and Nets (09:36), whether the Lakers or Warriors will be more miserable to watch (21:16), and whose on-the-margin acquisitions will matter most (29:35). Finally, they talk about the Mavericks (37:31), the buyout guy that will have the most impact (47:16), and which player or team will surge after the All-Star break (51:15). Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Engineer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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How Would You Draft an NBA All-Star Team for a Playoff Series? | The Answer
15/02/2023 Duración: 01h04minKyle and Seerat examine the 2023 NBA All-Star selections and perform their own personal drafts with a hypothetical playoff run in mind. They dissect how the teams' on-court chemistries would mesh and pit their individual squads against each other. They end the pod by discussing 'Mad Men' and ranking the top Don Draper mistresses (50:16). Hosts: J. Kyle Mann and Seerat Sohi Associate Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Breaking Down the NBA Trade Deadline With Sam Amick | Real Ones
13/02/2023 Duración: 01h12minLogan 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 significant moves around the league, and highlight some of their favorite trades from last week (1:03). Along the way, they talk about Russell Westbrook’s next landing spot and his strained relationship with the Los Angeles Lakers (16:55). Later, the guys talk about the new-look Dallas Mavericks and Kevin Durant’s decision to leave the Brooklyn Nets for the Phoenix Suns (33:02). Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Guest: Sam Amick Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Production Assistant: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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A Reflection on LeBron James' Miami Heat Career With Tom Haberstroh | Weekends With Wos
11/02/2023 Duración: 01h04minWos sits down with Meadowlark Media's Tom Haberstroh, to analyze and reflect on LeBron’s career following his record-breaking performance to become the NBA's all-time scoring leader. They take a deeper dive into his time at with the Miami Heat and more profound moments throughout his career. Host: Wosny Lambre Guest: Tom Haberstroh Producer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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D’Angelo Russell Traded to the Lakers, and Mike Conley Joins the Timberwolves. Plus, More NBA Trade Deadline Reactions. | Off Guard with Austin Rivers
10/02/2023 Duración: 01h04minAustin and Pausha are talking everything NBA trade deadline, starting with Austin's former T-Wolves teammate D’Angelo Russell being traded back to the Lakers and veteran point guard Mike Conley coming to Minnesota. They discuss what the Lakers are getting from D-Lo and touch on how the Timberwolves can use Conley on their roster (3:49). Then, they weigh in on the two biggest trades of the deadline, Kyrie Irving heading to the Mavericks and Kevin Durant to the Suns, and discuss how these trades affect the Western Conference heading into the playoffs (17:38). Later, they highlight LeBron becoming the all-time NBA points leader (41:26) and wrap things up with another round of rapid-fire questions. Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi Producer: Ben Cruz Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Kevin Durant to the Suns, the Lakers’ Makeover, and Many More Trade Deadline Ups and Downs | Real Ones
09/02/2023 Duración: 01h19minLogan 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 open by breaking down the Phoenix Suns’ trade for Kevin Durant and its seismic impact on the rest of the league (2:15). Next, the guys discuss why the Los Angeles Lakers’ decision to move on from Russell Westbrook and add a handful of young pieces will improve their long-term chances of winning (19:18). Along the way, they talk about the Detroit Pistons taking a flier on James Wiseman (32:45). Finally, they close with a rapid-fire look at the rest of the trade deals around the league (46:36). Hosts: Logan Murdock Guest: J. Kyle Mann Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Production Assistant: Kai Grady The 'Ringer NBA' squad is coming to Salt Lake City for NBA All-Star Weekend! Get your tickets here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Lakers Trade Russell Westbrook for D’Angelo Russell. Plus, LeBron Is the New Points King! | Group Chat
08/02/2023 Duración: 01h36minJustin, Rob, and Wos give their instant reactions to the three-team trade between the Lakers, Timberwolves, and Jazz (01:25). They discuss whether the addition of D’Angelo Russell, Malik Beasley, and Jarred Vanderbilt makes the Lakers significantly better and discuss the trades from the perspectives of Utah and Minnesota. After, they discuss LeBron James passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the all-time scoring leader in regular season history (23:29). They discuss James’s performance, his impact, and how he’s exceeded expectations since his days as a high school phenom. Then, they talk about the trade markets for Kevin Durant (57:25) and Chris Paul (75:29) and predict who will be dealt by Thursday’s deadline (80:13). Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Producer: Eduardo Ocampo *The Ringer NBA squad is coming to Salt Lake City for NBA All-Star Weekend! Get your tickets here!* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Can a Mid-Season Trade Help Your Team's Hump Proximity? | The Answer
08/02/2023 Duración: 01h14minKyle 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. They begin their conversation by dissecting Seerat's birthday pickup game and the Kyrie Irving trade to the Mavericks. This leads to an examination of some organizations around the league who could be looking to add an extra piece this year to retain their dominance, particularly the Bucks, Nets, and Celtics (13:45). Next, they focus on the Memphis Grizzlies and debate if they should be adding another star to their roster while seeing comparisons to how the Bad Boy Pistons were built back in the day (32:43). Finally, they provide some trade advice for the Kings and Nuggets to uplift their rejuvenated brands (55:12). Hosts: J. Kyle Mann and Seerat Sohi Associate Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins *The Ringer NBA squad is coming to Salt Lake City for NBA All-Star Weekend! Get your tickets here!* Learn more about your ad choic
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Kyrie Irving Is a Dallas Maverick, KD’s Next Landing Spot, and the Off-Court Antics of Ja Morant | Real Ones
06/02/2023 Duración: 01h09minLogan 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 the right move long term (2:00). Along the way, they talk about the Kevin Durant trade rumors heating up ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline (15:00). Later, the guys discuss the reported postgame altercation between a friend of Ja Morant’s and members of the Indiana Pacers (37:00). Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Production Assistant: Kai Grady The Ringer NBA squad is coming to Salt Lake City for NBA All-Star Weekend! Get your tickets here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Kyrie Irving Traded to the Mavericks and What It Could Mean for Kevin Durant
06/02/2023 Duración: 57minLogan 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, they discuss what this means for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, who were seemingly favorites to land Irving (12:55). Later, they discuss Kyrie’s potential long-term future with the Mavs (19:13), what happens with Kevin Durant in Brooklyn (28:50), and much more. Hosts: Logan Murdock and Justin Verrier Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Kyrie Irving Trade Demand Reaction With Kevin O’Connor. Plus, Other Potential Trade Deadline Deals With Mo Dakhil | Weekend With Wos
03/02/2023 Duración: 59minWos 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 requesting a trade from the Brooklyn Nets ahead of the deadline. Later on in the show, Wos talks with Mo Dakhil of ‘Bleacher Report’ and ‘The Athletic’ to discuss other potential trade deadline deals including the Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors, Milwaukee Bucks, and more! Host: Wosny Lambre Guests: Kevin O’Connor and Mo Dakhil Producers: Jade Whaley and Ben Cruz The Ringer NBA squad is coming to Salt Lake City for NBA All-Star Weekend! Get your tickets here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Anthony Edwards on His All-Star Snub, Playoff Hopes, and Favorite Players to Go Against | Off Guard with Austin Rivers
03/02/2023 Duración: 54minAustin and Pausha are joined by Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, a.k.a. “Ant-Man,” for a fun, wide-ranging conversation. They start by reacting to the fresh news of Ant not being selected as a Western Conference All-Star and discuss other players who may have been overlooked (3:48). Then, they talk through his past playing football before eventually finding his passion in basketball (9:38) and dive into last year’s playoff run against the Grizzlies and how playoff experience has impacted his performance this season (13:07), before touching on his favorite players to face off against (20:01). Plus, a hilarious Rapid Fire: Timberwolves Edition segment (36:28)! Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi Guest: Anthony Edwards Producer: Ben Cruz Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Additional Production Support: Megan Schuster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices