The Ringer NBA Show

Sam Amick, senior NBA writer for The Athletic, joins Logan and Howard to discuss Victor Wembanyama's NBA debut and the challenges the San Antonio Spurs will face managing the spotlight. They also talk about James Harden's situation with the Philadelphia 76ers and the stalled trade talks with the Los Angeles Clippers. The podcast covers the upcoming changes to the NBA All-Star Game format and closes with the hosts' Real Ones of the Week.

They discuss the Nuggets' impressive win against the Lakers, Devin Booker's improvement in the Suns' victory, and Giannis's contract extension with the Bucks. They also touch on the wave of rookie contract extensions in the NBA.

Hosts discuss expectations for rookie Victor Wembanyama, impact of James Harden's trade request on the 76ers, Boston Celtics' championship window, Dame and Giannis fit on the Bucks, Chris Paul's impact on the Warriors, and give NBA season predictions.

Discussions include the impact of Steven Adams's injury on the Grizzlies, favorite League Pass teams for the upcoming season, and season award predictions and Finals picks.

Logan and Raja react to Steph Curry’s preseason game-winner against the Sacramento Kings, Jordan Poole dropping 41 points in three quarters, and whether or not both performances feel like statement games ahead of the regular season (2:58). Next, they discuss James Harden skipping 76ers practice and how his trade request has become a total distraction to the team (38:41). Finally, the guys close with their Real Ones of the Week (52:47).The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please checkout ringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details.Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellProducer: Jonathan KermahProduction Assistant: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The podcast discusses preseason power rankings of the top NBA teams, including the Lakers, Suns, Celtics, Bucks, and Nuggets. The hosts analyze each team's strengths, weaknesses, and championship chances. They also highlight swing players, depth concerns, and the importance of half-court offense. Additionally, they discuss Gabe Vincent's potential on the Miami Heat and the Celtics' comparison to the Bucks.

The hosts discuss preseason power rankings for NBA teams including the Cleveland Cavaliers, Memphis Grizzlies, Philadelphia 76ers, Miami Heat, and Golden State Warriors. They debate shooting abilities, analyze player absences, explore challenges in the Eastern Conference, and highlight the Miami Heat's potential for the upcoming season.

Howard Beck joins 'Real Ones' to discuss Damian Lillard's Bucks preseason debut and the importance of chemistry with Giannis. They explore star player empowerment, Victor Wembanyama's hybrid play style, and the evolution of big men in the NBA. They also share initiation stories and discuss media dynamics in the NBA locker room.

The hosts continue their Power Rankings and share funny moments from previous episodes. They discuss a transcendent concert experience, nostalgia for music videos, and the Thunder's ranking in the preseason power rankings. Chet Holmgren's potential and team fit are analyzed, as well as the ranking of star guards in the NBA. They discuss RJ Barrett's playoff performance, the Clippers' potential, and lineup options for the team. The Dallas Mavericks' roster potential and playoff prospects are evaluated.

The podcast discusses preseason power rankings of NBA teams from numbers 20 to 16. They analyze the defensive competence and composition of the Utah Jazz, express skepticism about the Atlanta Hawks' potential for success, and explore the importance of Bogdan Bogdanovich for the Hawks. They also discuss the potential and defensive challenges of the Minnesota Timberwolves, and the player acquisition challenges and playing style of the Indiana Pacers. Lastly, they analyze impressive rookie free throw statistics and the New Orleans Pelicans' reliance on Zion Williamson.