The Ringer Nba Show

Justin, Rob, and Wos discuss the narrative that the NBA has a problem, whether they agree with that premise, and how to fix what problems the league might have. Then they briefly preview the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup (1:07:28). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howard is joined by Rachel Nichols of Fox Sports 1 and ‘All the Smoke’ to discuss a myriad of NBA topics. The NBA Cup is in the closing stages as teams head to Vegas before the semis and finals, but what’s the future of the NBA Cup (4:22)? The All-Star game got yet another revamp, but will the competitiveness of the game ever return (20:14)? What’s going on with Joel Embiid and the knee (39:53)? Howard and Rachel give their NBA pardons (45:51). Plus, mailbag on Clippers and Knicks, as well as Howard and Rachel’s favorite interviews ever. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Howard Beck Guest: Rachel Nichols Producer: Clifford Augustin Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos are here to tier the Western Conference. They start at the bottom and work their way up to the best teams in the conference. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howard and Michael Pina pull out their panic meters for five separate teams. What’s in store for the Lakers this season? There are some concerning numbers that they might not be able to fix with their current roster (9:22). Why isn't Howard panicking yet about the Sixers (35:03)? Is it time to panic if you’re a Nets fan (44:40)? Plus, mailbag and Real one of the Week! The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Howard Beck and Michael Pina Producer: Clifford Augustin Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanksgiving week is here and Justin, Rob, and Wos have a little NBA potluck. The Clippers have ripped off five straight wins. Are the Clippers actually better without Kawhi? The Bucks have won six out of seven. Could they challenge Boston and Cleveland in the East? Plus, are we actually witnessing the greatest player ever and taking it for granted? The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, Wosny Lambre Producer: Clifford Augustin Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howard and Raja are joined by NBA Hall of Famer Grant Hill to discuss a multitude of things, beginning with his investment in women’s sports (5:30). They talk about him staying busy in retirement, handling Team USA controversies (31:40), the young core of the Atlanta Hawks, and more. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Howard Beck and Raja Bell Guest: Grant Hill Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos have their picks for one-month-in superlatives. They start with a discussion about the biggest disappointment of the season, which they all agree is the Philadelphia 76ers (2:30). Then they discuss the best player (22:18), best team (31:25), biggest surprise (37:49), and much more. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, Wosny Lambre Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cavs have been on fire this season, starting 15-0. Will facing the Celtics on Tuesday serve as a litmus test of where they stand in the Eastern Conference (5:00)? It was reported on Tuesday that the Sixers held a players-only meeting following their 106-89 loss to the Miami Heat Monday night. Raja and Howard assess what’s going on in Philly and how Embiid’s actions could be affecting the team (17:53). Raja expounds on the responsibilities of star players and whether the organization is to blame as well. Plus, mailbag questions! The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Howard Beck and Raja Bell Producer: Clifford Augustin Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos share a handful of early season declarations that they think will be season-long trends. They talk about the Bucks (4:30), Thunder (21:30), Clippers (32:00), and more. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howard and Raja are joined by The Ringer’s J. Kyle Mann to discuss the most recent addition to his ‘Home and Away’ series on the Ringer NBA YouTube channel. They talk about Kyle's time in New York City and what makes it a special basketball city (7:10). Then, with college basketball still in its early days, Kyle gives the guys his thoughts on the guys at the top of the draft (26:48). Hosts: Howard Beck and Raja Bell Guest: J. Kyle Mann Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos take a look at four teams that they believe are still searching for their identity and discuss what kind of team the Knicks, Timberwolves, Nuggets, and Heat should be moving forward. Knicks (8:50) Timberwolves (26:50) Nuggets (42:12) Heat (52:35) The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The second NBA Cup begins Tuesday. However, are there concerns that the tournament could lead to injuries down the line (13:00)? Also, what is the ultimate significance to the NBA Cup? What is the league trying to accomplish and what’s in it for the fans (20:38)? Who has and what have been the biggest surprises for the NBA season thus far (30:31)? Plus, Raja tells a great Kobe story. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Howard Beck and Raja Bell Producer: Clifford Augustin Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howard Beck and Raja Bell are joined by two-time NBA champion Shane Battier to discuss how he started his new podcast, 'Glue Guys,' what makes a good shooting coach, the importance of role players, and much more. Hosts: Howard Beck and Raja Bell Guest: Shane Battier Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos are back to play a game of believe it or not with six trends from the early part of the season. They discuss Buddy Hield and the Warriors, the Brooklyn Nets, the Lakers, and much more. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howard Beck and Raja Bell kick it with 11-year NBA veteran and 'Off Guard' podcast host Austin Rivers to discuss player and media relations following Joel Embiid’s altercation with a Philadelphia columnist. Austin and Raja speak on what should happen to Embiid, and whether his actions were warranted (03:07). How do teams handle player, fan, and media relations when issues arise (31:46)? Howard tells a story about how Kobe Bryant once had an issue with him and something he wrote (43:31). Plus, Vince Carter gets his jersey retired in Toronto, and Drake say’s he’ll take DeMar DeRozan’s jersey down if he ever gets honored by the Raptors (48:48) Hosts: Howard Beck and Raja Bell Guest: Austin Rivers Producer: Clifford Augustin Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Rob are joined by Kirk Goldsberry and they start by discussing all of the news about Joel Embiid and the Sixers from the weekend. Then, they take a look at the Western Conference and discuss some teams that have stood out. They also talk about whether anyone can catch the Oklahoma City Thunder (14:37). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Justin Verrier and Rob Mahoney Guest: Kirk Goldsberry Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howard Beck and Raja Bell fire up the mics with ‘Ringer’ senior NBA writer Michael Pina to kick off the show by discussing the current disaster that is the Milwaukee Bucks and how other teams are preparing for a potential Giannis trade demand (6:45). Then, they get into Michael Pina’s piece on the Ringer dot com, Six Overreactions to the First Week of the NBA Season, pointing out the one Michael regrets most and the one Raja loves (27:32). Later, they talk of Joe Mazzulla’s wild quote that the NBA should allow players to fight again (36:31). Hosts: Howard Beck and Raja Bell Guest: Michael Pina Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos take a look at four Eastern Conference teams' interesting starts and draw some early conclusions. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howard and Raja are back to dive into a loaded start of the NBA regular season. They kick things off with a chat about Dwyane Wade’s Miami Heat statue and Joel Embiid’s continued absence (04:00). Then, they discuss Steph Curry’s ankle injury and where the Warriors go from here (22:00). They follow that up with a discussion of coaching impact on the hot starts of the Cavs and Lakers (38:00). Later, the guys answer your mailbag questions, read by producer Kerm (46:30). Email us your mailbag questions at realonesmailbag@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Howard Beck and Raja Bell Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos each have three first week impressions about players and teams that have stuck out to them. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices