The Ringer NBA Show

They break down San Antonio’s eye-opening win in Detroit and how Spurs length completely disrupted Cade Cunningham. Conversation traces how both franchises rebuilt from the lottery to legitimate title contenders. Debate over who is becoming the face of the league, with Wemby vs Cade at center. Plus a lively mailbag segment answering listener questions.

A lively dive into the MVP race and how the 65-game threshold and injuries could reshuffle voting. They debate alternate candidates and whether teams should risk players for awards. Early post–All-Star takeaways include Bennedict Mathurin’s instant scoring fit with the Clippers and Cam Thomas’s sudden bench resurgence for the Bucks.

Raja weighs in on James Harden’s early impact in Cleveland and how his pick-and-roll play helps the bigs. They debate Cade Cunningham and Detroit’s paint-first identity. The hosts dig into burner account drama and player privacy. Adam Silver’s anti-tanking proposals get critiqued. They also discuss Jayson Tatum’s cautious recovery timeline.

A lively rewind through last summer’s biggest roster moves, from Desmond Bane’s fit in Orlando to Kevin Durant landing in Houston. They debate Milwaukee’s risky Myles Turner signing and Denver’s decision to move Michael Porter Jr. Short takes dig into Pelicans roster woes and which trades truly paid off.

Tyler Parker, The Ringer NBA writer known for roster analysis and reporting. He debates Jayson Tatum's return and fit in Boston's evolved offense. He weighs which second-tier teams could spoil the playoffs and what James Harden will be in Cleveland. He also ranks deadline moves, names disappointing teams, and even brainstorms a Vegas expansion identity.

A lively breakdown of the revamped All-Star format and why it finally felt competitive. A focus on Victor Wembanyama’s intensity and how certain player personalities can change the game. A critique of Saturday night’s low-energy events and ideas to revive the dunk contest. A deep dive into potential tanking reforms, the draft’s role, and louder calls for league accountability.

A fast-paced wrap of wild takes on the NBA’s biggest names. They spar over LeBron’s changing leverage, whether Jokic needs more rings, and Wemby’s star potential. Conversations hit Chet’s persona, Brunson’s ceiling, Duren’s old-school dominance, Curry’s crossroads, and Şengün’s unique build. The segment ends with a playful competition verdict.

Tyler Parker, Ringer writer known for bold analytics, joins the panel. He fires off provocative takes on stars like Anthony Edwards, Giannis, Luka, Tyrese Maxey, Cade Cunningham and more. The conversation jumps between style moments, legacy debates, role fits, and which players thrive as leaders or second options. Rapid-fire opinions and lively back-and-forths keep things unpredictable.

A lively update to their title pie and how views shifted since the quarter mark. Heated debate over OKC as favorite and Denver as the main challenger. Deep takes on Spurs upside with Wembanyama and how defenses might slow him. Roadmap through East contenders, Detroit’s grit, Wolves’ ceiling, and Houston’s structural limits with Kevin Durant.

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.