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The Ringer NBA squad provides the insight, reporting, and analysis that you need in your life right here on The Ringer NBA Show. On Sundays and Wednesdays, check out 'Group Chat' with Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney and J. Kyle Mann . Tap in on Tuesdays and Fridays for 'Real Ones' with Logan Murdock, Raja Bell and Howard Beck.
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Nov 11, 2020 • 1h 21min
A "Plausible Eventual Possibility” With Nate Duncan | Group Chat
Justin, Rob, and Tjarks are joined by Nate Duncan to talk about recent reports from Kevin O’Connor that Russell Westbrook could be had in a trade and from ESPN that a forced trade by Westbrook or James Harden is a “plausible eventual possibility” (1:15). Then they discuss potential landing spots for Chris Paul (21:30), the Thunder’s new head coach Mark Daigneault (33:30), Marc Stein’s report that the Atlanta Hawks are pursuing Jrue Holiday (37:30), and some draft talk (50:30).Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Jonathan TjarksGuest: Nate Duncan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 10, 2020 • 53min
NBA 2020-2021 Season Dates Are Set. Plus: Where LaMelo Ball and Other Prospects Will Wind Up in the Draft | The Mismatch
Verno and KOC get into all the NBA news that’s broken over the past couple of days regarding the start of the 2020-2021 season (0:45) and where LaMelo Ball could end up in the draft (11:00), and then they talk through some of the most interesting prospects in the draft (30:30).Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 10, 2020 • 1h 20min
Austin Rivers on the NBA’s Return, Doc Rivers' Move From LA to Philly, and More | Real Ones
Logan and Raja are back talking about the NBA’s plan to return to basketball December 22 (45:00). Then, Austin Rivers joins Logan to discuss the Rockets’ 2019-20 season, Doc Rivers’s new job as head coach for the 76ers, which teams will be at the top of league next season, and much more (30:00).Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellGuest: Austin Rivers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 6, 2020 • 1h 4min
NBA Tentatively Approves 2020-21 Season Plan. Plus: Draft Rumors With Jonathan Tjarks and J. Kyle Mann | The Mismatch
Verno and KOC get into all the intricacies of Thursday’s tentative deal between the NBA and NBPA to start the 2020-21 season during the week of Christmas (1:00). Then, Jonathan Tjarks and J. Kyle Mann join KOC to get into the draft rumors floating around and some of their favorite draft prospects (30:00).Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O’ConnorGuests: Jonathan Tjarks and J. Kyle Mann Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 4, 2020 • 1h 7min
Jrue Holiday Trade Rumors With Scott Kushner and the Knicks' Future With Mike Vorkunov | Group Chat
The Times-Picayune’s Scott Kushner joins Justin, Rob, and Tjarks to talk about this morning’s Jrue Holiday trade rumors (1:55). Then, The Athletic’s Mike Vorkunov joins the show to discuss the Knicks’ draft options and potential offseason moves (32:50). Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Jonathan TjarksGuests: Scott Kushner and Mike Vorkunov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 3, 2020 • 55min
Season Start Date Negotiations Are Heating Up. Plus: Most Intriguing Players of the Week. | The Mismatch
Verno and KOC discuss the developments in the debate over the start of the 2020-21 NBA season (1:00), then get into their intriguing free agents, returning players, and draft prospects of the week (15:50).Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 2, 2020 • 59min
The Nets Coaching Staff Grows and the NBA Draft Rumor Mill | Real Ones
Logan and Raja discuss Mike D’Antoni being added to Steve Nash’s coaching staff (7:50). Then they discuss how much you can trust predraft rumors (29:18) and each give out their Real One of the Week (52:44).Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 30, 2020 • 1h 28min
The Coaching Carousel Keeps Spinning. Plus: Draft Deep Dive With Jonathan Tjarks and J. Kyle Mann | The Mismatch
Verno and KOC discuss the breaking news that Mike D’Antoni is headed to Brooklyn (0:00), plus Daryl Morey’s move to the 76ers’ front office (3:35) and the Rockets’ new head coach, Stephen Silas (20:35). Then they answer a few listener questions (Hello, Hornets fans! You exist!) (27:30). After that, Jonathan Tjarks and J. Kyle Mann join the pod to get deep into some draft analysis (48:30). Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O’ConnorGuests: Jonathan Tjarks and J. Kyle Mann Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 28, 2020 • 1h 31min
The Daryl Morey Process Comes to Philly. Plus: The Warriors Have Reentered the Chat, With Anthony Slater | Group Chat
Justin and Sixers fan Chris Ryan delve into the breaking news of the day: Daryl Morey signs a five-year deal with the 76ers (1:30). Then The Athletic’s Anthony Slater joins Justin, Rob, and Tjarks to talk about what the 2020-21 NBA season will look like (17:35), what the Warriors will do this offseason to maximize their roster and be competitive against the best teams from the 2019-20 season (43:30), and some potential trades for the Lakers (1:12:00).Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Jonathan TjarksGuests: Anthony Slater and Chris Ryan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 27, 2020 • 57min
Most Intriguing Free Agents, Gainfully Employed Players, and Draft Picks | The Mismatch
Verno and KOC get together to chat about developments in the ongoing negotiation over when the next NBA season will start (1:20). Then they get into the free agents, currently employed players, and draft picks that intrigue them the most this offseason (14:45).Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
