The Ringer NBA Show

Logan and Raja are joined by Meadowlark Media analyst and veteran NBA insider Amin Elhassan to discuss the upcoming NBA Finals matchup between the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat, the collapse of the Boston Celtics, and the importance of role players in the playoffs (3:38). Along the way, they talk about whether or not the Heat can contain Nikola Jokic and about Jimmy Butler’s ability to make in-game adjustments (26:16). Finally, the guys close with their Real Ones of the Week (64:51).Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellGuest: Amin ElhassanProducer: Jonathan KermahProduction Assistant: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos kick things off by giving their final thoughts on how the Heat-Celtics Eastern Conference finals shook out (02:14), before gearing up for the NBA Finals and answering five questions that will decide who emerges victorious between the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat (19:49). The guys wrap up the show by reacting to the official news that Golden State Warriors president and general manager Bob Myers will step down from his position and discuss what it all means for the future of the Warriors (57:38).Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny LambreProducer: Eduardo OcampoAdditional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seerat and Kyle get together to share their reactions to the Heat’s impressive win over the Celtics in Game 7 to advance to the NBA Finals. They break down Tatum and Brown’s tough night, examine their morale shifts throughout the series, and debate how Boston can move forward or enhance the pair going into the future. Next, they pivot to the Heat, and they talk about some of the great performances from their lesser-known but imperative role players and look ahead to their matchup with the Nuggets (18:36). They end the pod by speculating on Nick Nurse’s success as the new coach of the Philadelphia 76ers (1:02:03).Hosts: Seerat Sohi and J. Kyle MannAssociate Producer: Chris SuttonProduction Supervision: Benjamin Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos react to the Celtics forcing a Game 7 after Derrick White’s miraculous last-second putback (01:38). They discuss the thrilling fourth quarter, the highs and lows of Jimmy Butler’s performance, and Joe Mazzulla’s adjustments through the course of the series. Then, they discuss the Bucks hiring Raptors assistant coach Adrian Griffin as their head coach and where they think Nick Nurse will end up (37:04).Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny LambreProducer: Eduardo OcampoAdditional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Austin and Pausha are back to preview Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals (02:00). Then, the guys talk about LeBron’s retirement scare this week and his impact on the NBA (28:00). Later, Callie Curry joins Pausha to add to the Celtics vs Heat dialogue (54:00).Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha HaghighiGuest: Callie CurryProducer: Jonathan KermahAdditional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja kick things off with a brief discussion of LeBron alluding to retirement, before taking a moment to put respect on the Nuggets' name (17:00). Later, the guys predict what’s to come in tonight’s Game 5 between the Heat and Celtics in Boston (37:00).Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellProducer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos kick off the pod by discussing Boston's extended season after winning Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals over Miami (02:58). They talk about the Celtics’ adjustments and whether its depth can carry them forward, if Miami is on the verge of slowing down, and Joe Mazzulla’s future. After, they discuss LeBron James’s retirement comments, whether the Lakers should go for another star or invest in their youth, and hypothetical trades for James (34:46).Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny LambreProducer: Eduardo OcampoAdditional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seerat and Michael begin the podcast by sharing their reactions to the Nuggets' sweep of the Lakers, and giving big flowers to Nikola Jokic. Next, they take a look at L.A.’s future prospects, and ponder if Kyrie Irving could be donning the purple and gold next season (19:20). Finally, they shift their focus to the Eastern Conference finals and speculate on changes the Celtics will make to their roster and coaching staff if they end up losing the series as expected (44:29).Hosts: Seerat Sohi and Michael PinaAssociate Producer: Chris SuttonProduction Supervision: Benjamin Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja are back to talk about the Celtics getting embarrassed by the Heat in a must-win Game 3 in Miami (02:00), before turning their praises to this improbable title-contending Miami Heat team (27:00). Then the guys talk Nuggets vs. Lakers and what the future could look like for the Lakers if they get swept (41:00). Later, the guys celebrate Carmelo Anthony after his retirement announcement (51:00).Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellProducer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys return with an exciting reaction episode to Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals between the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Lakers, with Rob Mahoney checking in live from Crypto.com Arena. The guys start off touching on the Nuggets' cohesive effort in the 2-man game with Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. Next, they talk about the Lakers' offense lacking, switching up their rotation and D’Angelo Russell’s struggles (10:27). Rob speaks on the overall vibe in the post-game press conferences (19:07), LeBron’s performance (20:09), and a potential Kyrie Irving and LeBron James takeover for next season (23:10). Later in the episode, the guys discuss the news around James Harden potentially going back to the Rockets and how that will affect Joel Embiid and the 76ers (31:05). And lastly they share their quick thoughts on the Eastern Conference Finals as the series shifts to Miami (46:37).Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny LambreProducer: Jade WhaleyAdditional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices