The Ringer NBA Show Pistons-Hornets Brawl, the NBA’s Loser Mentality, and Daryl Morey's Comments on Jared McCain | Real Ones
Feb 10, 2026
They break down the chaotic Duren–Diabaté on-court brawl and its fallout. They debate the league’s growing tanking trend and why losing has become institutionalized. They react to Daryl Morey’s remarks about Jared McCain and discuss the human cost of treating players like assets.
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Pistons–Hornets Bench Clearing Chaos
- Logan and the hosts recount the chaotic Pistons–Hornets brawl that spilled into the stands and featured bench players leaving their seats.
- They highlight Isaiah Stewart leaving the bench and Jared Jack acting as a human shield while multiple players threw punches.
Watching The Fight Unfold On A Phone
- Howard describes watching the brawl unfold on a phone with Bobby Marks and notes modern NBA security apparatus usually contains scuffles.
- He points out the rarity of fights now and that this incident will give the league plenty to parse for suspensions.
The NBA’s Entrenched Tanking Era
- The hosts argue the NBA entered a prolonged 'tanking era' where many teams now prioritize draft positioning over competing each game.
- They say structural incentives like reverse-order drafts, protections, and a great incoming draft make blatant losing rational for GMs and owners.