The Ringer NBA Show An NBA Draftnik’s Guide to March Madness. Plus, Expansion Is Nigh. | Group Chat
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Mar 17, 2026 They react to almost-certain NBA expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas and debate the price and city fit. A March Madness primer highlights top prospects and how much tournament play matters for scouts. The conversation breaks down the top three prospects, several next-tier wings and guards, and a handful of dark-horse names to keep an eye on.
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15 Seconds On A Court Often Reveals Basketball Feel
- J. Kyle Mann shares a pickup basketball anecdote where quick 15-second reads often reveal if a player truly knows basketball.
- Rob Mahoney agrees scouts can often tell in seconds whether a player has feel or simply athleticism.
Seattle Maintained A Deep Basketball Culture During Absence
- Seattle's persistent basketball culture kept fan support alive despite no NBA team, making Sonics return culturally meaningful and commercially viable.
- Justin Verrier highlights Pacific Northwest basketball depth and generational player production as drivers for the Sonics' return.
Cam Boozer Fits Perfectly With High-IQ Playmakers
- Cam Boozer could fit exceptionally well alongside a high-IQ guard like Tyrese Halliburton because his on-the-move passing complements skilled playmakers.
- Kyle imagines Boozer as an ideal floor connector in systems that emphasize spacing and movement.