The Ringer NBA Show Six Big Questions as the NBA Season Enters 2026 | Group Chat
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Jan 4, 2026 The hosts tackle six pressing questions as the NBA season kicks off in 2026. They analyze the Oklahoma City Thunder as title contenders and weigh in on Trae Young's future with the Hawks. The discussion extends to Giannis Antetokounmpo's trade rumors and the Clippers' recent resurgence. Additionally, they dive into the Rookie of the Year race, debating standout candidates. Finally, the hosts re-rank their top League Pass teams, highlighting fan-favorite storylines and intriguing matchups to watch.
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Gym BO PSA And Smell Detector Joke
- Justin opened with a gym PSA about people smelling at the gym and needing to fix BO.
- The hosts riffed on separating smelly patrons and proposed a smell detector idea jokingly.
Trae's Market Is Narrow
- Trae Young's fit limits suitors because most teams already have or prefer different point-guard profiles.
- Salary rules and timeline constraints make trading him difficult even if talent invites interest.
Don't Trade For Injury-Prone Superstars
- Avoid trading for star injury risks on heavy contracts because they can gut roster flexibility.
- Prioritize health and flexible contracts to survive the new cap and APRON constraints.