The Ringer Nba Show

Justin, Rob, and Wos continue their preseason rankings and discuss teams ranked 14-8. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, Wosny Lambre Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos continue their preseason rankings and discuss the teams ranked 22-15. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor and J. Kyle Mann give their instant reaction after attending the G League Ignite vs. Metropolitans 92 game in Las Vegas featuring the two top prospects in the 2023 NBA draft, Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson. They break down why Wembanyama might be the best NBA draft prospect since LeBron James, how Scoot Henderson is already exceeding early expectations, and debate just how far teams should go to try to land the top pick in next year's draft. Hosts: Kevin O'Connor and J. Kyle Mann Production Assistance: Dylan Berkey & Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja open the show with their reactions to the Phoenix Suns losing to an Australian basketball team, the Adelaide 36ers (02:00). Later, they briefly discuss expectations for James Wiseman this season (19:00), before bringing producer Sasha Ashall on to discuss all things Lakers (26:00). Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Guests: Sasha Ashall Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Production Assistant: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos ranked all the teams heading into season, and in Part 1 we discuss the teams ranked 30-23. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja take a close look at some quotes from Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving during media day, and discuss expectations for the Brooklyn Nets this season (05:00). Later, they discuss how the recent coaching controversy could have an effect on Celtics players (24:00). Then the guys discuss Jae Crowder’s trade request and the general disarray of the Suns franchise before Raja and Logan pick their Real Ones of the Week (30:00). Hosts: Logan Murdoch and Raja Bell Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob and Logan start the pod by sharing their reactions to the news of Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka's possible suspension. They talk about how this news is being reported, the effect it will have on the team, and the lessons NBA journalists in general can learn from this situation. They are then joined by NBA analyst Amin Elhassan to break down the ongoing controversy surrounding team owner Robert Sarver and the announcement that he is selling the Suns and the Mercury.(20:06) Hosts: Logan Murdock and Rob Mahoney Guest: Amin Elhassan Production Assistance: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the back of another championship season, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr returns to the ‘Real Ones’ podcast. Logan and Raja ask Kerr all about how he’ll approach this upcoming season, how the Warriors plan to develop their younger players and maintain their older players, and of course, they all tell stories along the way. Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Guest: Steve Kerr Producers: Bobby Wagner and Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob Mahoney and Seerat Sohi react to the NBA’s investigation and punishment on Suns and Mercury governor Robert Sarver. They discuss how the investigation was framed, compare Sarver’s situation to Donald Sterling’s, consider what kind of implications the punishment sets for the future, and much more. Hosts: Rob Mahoney and Seerat Sohi Producers: Jessie Lopez and Jonathan Kermah Researcher: Kellen Becoats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin Verrier and J. Kyle Mann get together to share their instant reactions to news of the Donovan Mitchell trade to the Cleveland Cavaliers. They discuss the details of the deal itself and how Mitchell's skill set will contribute to a Cavs team that was already on the rise. After the break, Kyle is joined by Wosny Lambre to talk about the Denver Nuggets gearing up for this coming season with a fully healthy roster (29:41), and the culture of alternative jerseys in the NBA (38:11). Hosts: Justin Verrier and J. Kyle Mann Guest: Wosny Lambre Producer: Chris Sutton  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin Verrier and J. Kyle Mann start by discussing how good the Nets can be now that Kevin Durant is staying in Brooklyn (3:17). Then, they talk about a few things they think they know heading into the 2022-23 season (26:58). Hosts: Justin Verrier and J. Kyle Mann Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan, Raja, and Jomi discuss LeBron James’s two-year extension with the Lakers (0:30), before the whole squad gets into our favorite moments from the past two years of ‘Real Ones,’ including the most outlandish interviews, angriest rants, and some behind-the-scenes moments (12:10). Then we answer listener questions, hear about your favorite moments, and listen to your voicemails (44:50). Thanks for the past two years! Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Guest: Jomi Adeniran Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Rob Mahoney and Wosny Lambre discuss the latest news with Kevin Durant (03:40). It was reported that KD gave the Nets an ultimatum to either trade him, or keep him and fire Steve Nash and Sean Marks. They debate whether it’s just time for all parties involved to go their separate ways, before discussing team owner Joe Tsai’s tweet. Also, is KD just too good to trade (19:55)? Can any team remain a Finals contender if they are stripped of all their assets in a trade for Durant? Lastly, Ric Bucher shared a story about Ben Simmons leaving the Nets' group chat, and Wos tells us why it’s time for Adam Silver to be a leader like David Stern was (31:00). Hosts: Rob Mahoney and Wosny Lambre Producer: Jessie Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Kyle and Tyler kick off the show by discussing Victor Wembanyama and what he can be if he’s healthy (5:00). Then, they discuss the new-look Timberwolves and how much better Anthony Edwards can get with Rudy Gobert on his team (11:07), plus Cade Cunningham’s chance of being an All-Star this year. (29:00) Hosts: J. Kyle Mann and Tyler Parker Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob and Logan get together to examine the offseason and share their future projections for all of the NBA teams that made the conference championship round in last season's playoffs. Dallas Mavericks (2:23) Miami Heat (15:46) Golden State Warriors (29:35) Boston Celtics (45:24) Hosts: Rob Mahoney and Logan Murdock Producer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin Verrier and Seerat Sohi start by discussing James Harden resigning with the Sixers before getting into the recent news around Russell Westbrook and the Lakers (7:50). Then, they look at some of the best remaining free agents, and decide whether they are washed or not (36:13). Hosts: Justin Verrier and Seerat Sohi Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Seerat start their conversation by sharing their reactions to Deandre Ayton's new contract and talking about what it means for Kevin Durant's future. They then analyze and debate their favorite offseason moves and make their projections for the Dallas Mavericks (11:27) and New Orleans Pelicans (16:35) before getting into Kenny Lofton Jr. and Chet Holmgren's performances at summer league. (20:57) After the break, they examine how the Timberwolves (28:09), Grizzlies (35:53), 76ers (38:15), and Pistons (41:28) look after their post-season acquisitions, and ponder if the Warriors will keep their winning edge next year. Hosts: Chris Ryan and Seerat Sohi Producer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja discuss what teams would be the best landing spots for Donovan Mitchell now that the trade rumors are flying. Then, they talk about Damian Lillard’s extension with the Trail Blazers, and Jomi Adeniran comes on the show to talk about everything that went down in Las Vegas during summer league. What happens in Vegas apparently doesn’t always stay there. Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Guest: Jomi Adeniran Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonathan Tjarks and J. Kyle Mann discuss the players and performances that impressed them the most from their time at NBA summer league in Las Vegas. They begin their conversation by taking a close look at Jabari Smith Jr. (4:11) and Tari Eason (16:24) while projecting big things for their pairing in Houston. Next, they discuss Chet Holmgren (23:45), Jalen Williams (30:30), and Jaylin Williams (33:26) and make their predictions and examine NBA comps for them. They end the pod by debating the importance of the second-year players participating at summer league and talking about some impressive names coming into the league who may be flying under the radar (36:19). Hosts: J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks Producer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Rob start by ranking their favorite possible trade destinations for Donovan Mitchell (5:05). Then they answer a bunch of listener questions, including questions about the Thunder, summer league memories, Collin Sexton, and more (44:22). Hosts: Justin Verrier and Rob Mahoney Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices