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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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Mar 1, 2018 • 45min
Is Houston the Biggest Threat to Golden State's Dynasty? | Group Chat (Ep. 220)
The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier are joined by Haley O'Shaughnessy to talk LeBron rumors (2:25), the red-hot Rockets (5:30), and Anthony Davis's MVP candidacy (13:10), before trying to pin down some of the teams between third and 10th place in the East and West who might make some noise in the playoffs (22:50).
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Feb 28, 2018 • 32min
LeBron-to-Philly Rumors, Plus Locker Room Check-Ins | Sources Say (Ep. 219)
The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Juliet Litman sit down to talk about teams tanking (2:55) and rumors about LeBron leaning toward joining the 76ers and what that would mean for Philadelphia (9:15). Then they do locker room check-ins for the Lakers, Cavs, Clippers, and more (14:55).
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Feb 26, 2018 • 1h 17min
Tanking Reform, Playoff Sleepers, and Anthony Davis's Brilliance With Bill Simmons | Heat Check (Ep. 218)
HBO and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons brings on Haralabos Voulgaris and Jason Concepcion to discuss the trends of the modern NBA (3:09), the merits of advanced metrics (13:48), and how to fix tanking (34:17). Then they are joined by Justin Verrier to debate who belongs in the All-NBA first team (46:37), how much coaching matters (58:32), and the future of the post-trade-deadline Cleveland Cavaliers (69:14).Link — The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor on Takeaways From the Sloan Conference
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Feb 23, 2018 • 33min
Done With One-and-Dones, Plus Deandre Ayton's potential | Draft Class (Ep. 217)
The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor and Jonathan Tjarks debate whether the NBA should change the one-and-done rule (2:40), evaluate the potential of Arizona big man Deandre Ayton (12:47), and receive grades for their analyses (30:12).LinksJonathan Tjarks on how the NBA could adapt soccer’s youth academy modelJonathan Tjarks on the concerns about Deandre Ayton’s defensive prowess
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Feb 22, 2018 • 41min
What Is Going on With Kawhi Leonard and the Spurs? | Group Chat (Ep. 216)
The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier are joined by Danny Chau and Paolo Uggetti to briefly address the allegations surrounding the Dallas Mavericks (2:20) before they discuss Kawhi Leonard's current status, his relationship with the Spurs, and his longevity with the team (4:25). Then they examine Adam Silver's comments about exploring a radically different kind of NBA playoffs (23:45).
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Feb 20, 2018 • 51min
Jordan vs. LeBron and Final Stretch Preview | The Ringer NBA Show (Ep. 215)
The Ringer’s Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor debate whether LeBron James has a chance to catch up to Michael Jordan in the GOAT conversation (0:32) and discuss how the rest of the season will play out (35:17).LinksThe Ringer's Jordan-LeBron Week
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Feb 19, 2018 • 1h 5min
All-Star Weekend, Star Rookies, and Future Stars | Heat Check (Ep. 214)
The Ringer’s John Gonzalez is joined by Shea Serrano to review All-Star Weekend (3:05), including Jimmy Butler’s decision to sit out the All-Star Game (8:05) and the utilization of nostalgia in the dunk contest (11:11). Then Haley O’Shaughnessy and Micah Peters come on to discuss other All-Star festivities (21:17) and the Rookie of the Year debate (32:42). Finally, Kevin O’Connor and Danny Chau sit down to evaluate the upcoming free agency (42:13) and the future All-Stars (52:33).LinksRinger staff on regular-season awardsKevin O’Connor on potential player movementDanny Chau on the 2023 All-Stars
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Feb 16, 2018 • 32min
Learning From 2015, Concerns for Marvin Bagley, and Chau-ing Down on Lonnie Walker | Draft Class (Ep. 213)
The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor and Jonathan Tjarks are joined by Danny Chau to glean lessons from the 2015 NBA draft (1:16), debate the future of Duke’s Marvin Bagley III (14:30), evaluate an overlooked prospect (21:20), and receive grades for their analyses (29:32).LinksThe Ringer's 2015 NBA RedraftJonathan Tjarks on Marvin Bagley III
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Feb 15, 2018 • 49min
Should We Be Worried About the Warriors? | Group Chat (Ep. 212)
The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier are joined by Haley O'Shaughnessy to discuss the state of the NBA as we approach All-Star Weekend. They examine what sort of adjustments the Celtics can make (3:30), the Warriors' recent stretch of games (9:10), and the red-hot Utah Jazz (17:20). Then they talk about the Raptors and the Rockets (28:00), who are on top of the East and West, respectively. Finally, they revisit the Cavs' trade-deadline moves (39:40) and speculate on Isaiah Thomas's NBA future (44:45).
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Feb 14, 2018 • 40min
Inside the Cavs’ Trade Deadline, Drama in D.C., and More NBA Gossip | Sources Say (Ep. 211)
The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Juliet Litman sit down to discuss current NBA story lines, including Adrian Wojnarowski's inside story of the Cavs' drastic roster change (2:35), Steve Kerr letting his players coach (15:15), the Wizards' locker room problems (19:45), Blake Griffin's palimony lawsuit (28:00), Lonzo Ball expecting a child (34:10), and more.
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