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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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Apr 30, 2023 • 56min
Denver Toasts the Suns, Plus One Burning Question for Every Series | Group Chat
Justin, Rob, and Wos react to the Nuggets comfortably beating the Suns in Game 1. They talk about what adjustments Phoenix can make, Jamal Murray’s return to his peak form before his injury, and much more (2:16). Then they ask one burning question about the other remaining series (23:57). Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, Wosny Lambre Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 29, 2023 • 42min
Lakers Poke the Grizzlies Back and the Kings' Shocking Warriors Domination
J. Kyle Mann and Tyler Parker return to talk Friday night's Western Conference playoff showdowns. They talk the Kings beating the Warriors in dominating fashion to force Game 7 and the Lakers crushing the Grizzles in Game 6 to end their season.Hosts: J. Kyle Mann and Tyler ParkerProducer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 29, 2023 • 1h 5min
Warriors’ Title Chances, LeBron’s Playoff Run, and What to Make of Giannis’ Postgame Comments | Off Guard
Austin and Pausha are together in Florida for their first ever in-person recording! The guys kick things off discussing Austin's and the Timberwolves’ season and playoff run (2:20). Then, they turn their attention to the Nuggets-Suns second-round series (8:00), the Warriors potentially winning it all again (12:00), and what to make of Lakers-Grizzlies (14:40). Later, they highlight their favorite guards to watch, touch on Giannis’ comments in the media after being eliminated by the Heat, and rank the remaining playoff teams (35:34).Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha HaghighiProducers: Erika Cervantes and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 27, 2023 • 58min
Playoff Jimmy, Giannis’s Postgame Comments, and the Early Success of Lower Seeds | Real Ones
Logan and Raja are back to discuss the Miami Heat making it to the Eastern Conference semifinals behind Jimmy Butler’s sensational play as well as the collapse of the Milwaukee Bucks (1:04). Next, the guys break down why many of the lower-seeded teams are finding early success in this year’s NBA playoffs, before previewing Thursday’s Celtics-Hawks matchup (30:45). Later, they look ahead at the upcoming closeout games (45:00). Finally, the guys close out with their Real Ones of the Week (53:55).Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellProducer: Jonathan KermahProduction Assistant: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 27, 2023 • 1h 12min
Jimmy Butler Sends the Bucks Home (Again), the Knicks Bully the Cavs, and More From Wednesday's Playoff Slate | Group Chat
Justin, Rob, and Wos react to all the craziness that happened during Wednesday night's games, starting with Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat coming back again against the Milwaukee Bucks to close out the series in five games. They discuss another Jimmy Butler legacy game, the future of Mike Budenholzer, and more. Then they move on to the Warriors winning their biggest road game of the year to take a 3-2 series lead. They discuss the big games some of the role players for the Warriors had, Draymond's role off the bench, and the impact of De'Aaron Fox's injury (34:36). After that, they discuss the Knicks closing out the Cavs in five games by talking about how impressive the Knicks were, how disappointing the Cavs were, where the Cavs go from here, and a brief look ahead to the Knicks' match up with the Heat in the second round (41:20). They wrap up with the Grizzlies dominating the second half and making the series 3-2 (1:01:15).Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny LambreProducer: Isaiah BlakelyAdditional Production Supervision: Austin Gayle and Benjamin Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 25, 2023 • 48min
Should We Be Surprised by What Jimmy Butler and LeBron James Did? | The Answer
Seerat and Michael begin the pod by sharing their reactions to Jimmy Butler's amazing performance in the Heat's win over the Bucks on Monday night, despite Milwaukee’s physical advantages. They discuss the Bucks’ mindset since they're down 3-1 and some of the concerns they have for Miami going forward in the series (9:18). Next, they dissect the Lakers' gritty win over the Grizzlies, which was fueled by LeBron James’s vintage playmaking down the stretch (25:48). They touch on the sloppy tactics by Memphis and debate the potency of L.A.’s role players since the trade deadline (35:02). They end the pod by pondering whether De’Aaron Fox’s injury is forecasting a Lakers-Warriors Round 2 matchup (39:17).Hosts: Seerat Sohi and Michael PinaAssociate Producer: Chris SuttonProduction Supervision: Benjamin Cruz and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 24, 2023 • 1h 18min
The Warriors Even the Series 2-2, Ejections in the NBA Playoffs, and the ‘Snowfall’ Series Finale | Real Ones
Logan and Raja are back to discuss how the Golden State Warriors tied the series against the Sacramento Kings and what sets the two teams apart before they look ahead at Game 5 (2:00). Next, the guys talk about how this year’s NBA playoffs have been officiated and how the league has handled recent ejections (37:00). Later, they preview Monday’s Game 4 matchups between Milwaukee and Miami and Memphis and Los Angeles (49:00). Finally, Kerm joins the guys for the final ‘Snowfall’ talk (58:00).Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellProducer: Jonathan KermahProduction Assistant: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 23, 2023 • 1h 6min
LeBron Pokes Back, Vintage Russ Shows Up, and More From Saturday’s Game 4s | Group Chat
Justin, Rob, and Wos recap Saturday’s playoff games, starting with the Lakers bouncing back in Game 3 and beating the Grizzlies easily. They discuss the Grizzlies' abysmal start to the game, Dillon Brooks's poor performance and ejection, and more. Next, they talk about the Suns taking a commanding 3-1 lead over the Clippers (20:28). They talk about Russell Westbrook’s impressive showing, Chris Paul’s vintage performance, and more. Then, they talk about the Sixers sweeping the Nets. They give their thoughts on the Sixers without Joel Embiid and what’s next for the Nets (40:25). They wrap up with the Heat taking a 2-1 lead over the Bucks. They discuss the Bucks' struggles on defense, the Duncan Robinson resurgence, and Victor Oladipo’s season-ending injury(55:00).Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny LambreProducer: Isaiah BlakelyAdditional Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 22, 2023 • 52min
What's Next for Hawks, Knicks and Nuggets After Game 3 Wins and the Raptors' Future Post-Nick Nurse Firing
Welcome to The Ringer NBA Show's Saturday reactions with J. Kyle Mann and Tyler Parker. Over the course of the 2023 playoffs the two will be discussing and reacting to games and NBA news every Saturday.This week the guys discuss Game 3s for the Hawks-Celtics (2:02), Knicks-Cavs (16:55), and the Nuggets-Timberwolves. (31:57). Later in the pod, the two share their reactions to the Raptors firing head coach Nick Nurse after 5 seasons (42:26).Hosts: J. Kyle Mann and Tyler ParkerProducer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 21, 2023 • 54min
Draymond-Sabonis Reactions, T-Wolves’s Game 3 Adjustments, and More! | Off Guard
Austin and Pausha are kicking things off by offering their tips for choosing your best pick-up basketball team (8:05). Then, they jump back into the playoff rotation and discuss the Jarret Allen–Julius Randle and Draymond Green–Domantas Sabonis altercations (13:03), before talking through adjustments the T-Wolves have to make heading into Game 3 against the Nuggets (22:32) and which playoff series they're enjoying most (35:50). Lastly, they discuss a hard knocks solution for increasing the casual fan's interest in basketball (43:18).Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha HaghighiProducers: Erika Cervantes and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


