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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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Dec 19, 2022 • 56min
Introducing the Inaugural Realys Awards With Jomi | Real Ones
Logan and Raja are joined by Jomi Adeniran to kick off the inaugural Realys Awards and give out some year-end awards to celebrate some of the most memorable moments of the past calendar year in the NBA (1:00).– The “THT” Newcomer of the Year (2:00)– Coach of the Year (10:30)– Moment of the Year (15:00)– The “Raja Bell” Memorial Award for Defense (21:30)– The “Jomi Jom” Memorial Pack (24:30)– Who Won the Year (39:20)– Real One of the Year (47:45)If you want to submit your fan mail with a chance to be heard on Thursday's show, leave a voicemail at (415) 489-0650 or email us at realonesmailbag@gmail.comHosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellGuest: Jomi AdeniranAssociate Producer: Jonathan KermahProduction Assistant: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 16, 2022 • 40min
Rocky Waters for the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics With Michael Pina | Weekends With Wos
Wos is joined with Ringer writer Michael Pina to discuss the Golden State Warriors amidst Stephen Curry’s recent shoulder injury and the Boston Celtics’ need for a regroup after playing the Warriors.Host: Wosny LambreGuest: Michael PinaProducer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 15, 2022 • 59min
Jayson Tatum’s MVP-Caliber Season, the New Orleans Pelicans’ Coming of Age, and the Golden State Warriors’ Panic Button | Real Ones
Logan and Raja are back to discuss Jayson Tatum’s MVP-caliber season as well as the Celtics’ impressive comeback win against the Lakers (2:25). Along the way, they talk about how this season is a coming-of-age moment for the New Orleans Pelicans and the three-headed monster at the forefront of their team (21:22). Later, they debate whether it’s time to push the panic button on the Warriors’ season (38:14). Finally, the guys close out with their Real Ones of the Week (53:18).Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellAssociate Producer: Jonathan KermahProduction Assistant: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 15, 2022 • 1h 13min
Five Big Questions As Trade Season Begins | Group Chat
Justin, Rob, and Wos answer five questions as the unofficial start to the NBA trade season nears. They discuss teams in the East, such as the Knicks and Raptors, and whether they should be looking to buy or sell their pieces (02:42). Then, they look out West to talk about the state of the Trailblazers (22:02) and Lakers (31:25). After, they talk about players in the trade market that would make the biggest impact for a new team (36:10), and whether teams should be wary of trading for a star (45:17). Finally, they end the show by opening up the suggestion box (61:46).Email us at SuggestionBoxGC@gmail.comHosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny LambreProducer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 14, 2022 • 57min
Tyrese Haliburton, Tyler Herro, and the Efficiency of Movement in the NBA | The Answer
Kyle and Seerat start the pod by talking about basketball purism, using Tyrese Haliburton as their conversational focal point. They examine Tyrese's sharp basketball IQ and talk about how his organizational skills have elevated the Pacers' performances this season. This leads to a discussion about the meaning of the dribble in basketball and different ways players use the action to set up their offenses (29:34). They end the pod by taking a look at Tyler Herro and dissecting how his positive developments there are strengthening the Miami Heat's formidable system (35:53).Hosts: J. Kyle Mann and Seerat SohiAssociate Producer: Chris SuttonProduction Supervision: Benjamin Cruz and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 12, 2022 • 1h 3min
Howard Beck Returns With Observations from Celtics-Warriors, the Pelicans’ Chances at a Title Run, and the Historic Parity of This Season’s Standings | Real Ones
Logan is joined once again by Howard Beck of ‘Sports Illustrated’ to discuss their takeaways from the first rematch between the Celtics and Warriors since last year’s NBA Finals, and also debate the realistic chance at a Pelicans Finals run (2:32). Later, they talk about Beck’s article on the historic parity of this year’s NBA standings and how that will impact the trade market (34:07). Finally, they wrap up by talking about how the high spending rate in today’s league has changed the way teams are built (50:26).Host: Logan MurdockGuest: Howard BeckAssociate Producer: Jonathan KermahProduction Assistant: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 9, 2022 • 50min
Discussing NBA Prospect Victor Wembanyama With Ben Golliver and Interviews With Alonzo Mourning and Gary Payton at Art Basel Miami 2022 | Weekends With Wos
On this special episode of 'Weekends With Wos,' Wos is joined by writer Ben Golliver from The Washington Post to discuss the biggest prospect of 2023, Victor Wembanyama, and where they see him going in the next year (2:00). Then, Wos shares two interviews he did with former NBA legends Alonzo Mourning (28:45) and Gary Payton (38:31) at Art Basel 2022 in Miami.Host: Wosny LambreGuests: Ben Golliver, Alonzo Mourning, and Gary PaytonProducer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 8, 2022 • 58min
Bomani Jones on Brittney Griner’s Release From Prison, the Current Voice of Professional Athletes, and What the Deion Sanders Move Means for College Recruiting | Real Ones
Logan and Raja are joined by Bomani Jones, the Emmy-winning ESPN journalist and host of HBO’s ‘Game Theory with Bomani Jones,’ to discuss Brittney Griner’s release from Russian detention, what it’s like to play overseas, and the voice of pro athletes (1:20). Later, they talk about Deion Sanders’s decision to leave Jackson State to coach at Colorado and the state of today’s college recruiting landscape (28:20). Finally, the guys close out with their Real Ones of the Week (52:00).Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellGuest: Bomani JonesAssociate Producer: Jonathan KermahProduction Assistant: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 8, 2022 • 1h 11min
Early Season Reevaluations, Plus Predicting Each Other’s Takes
Justin, Rob, and Wos reevaluate four teams that look better or worse than they did earlier on in the season. They discuss the Lakers (3:07), Mavs (21:08), T-Wolves (39:18), and Hawks (49:49). Then they wrap up by opening up the suggestion box (1:01:15).Email us at SuggestionBoxGC@gmail.comHosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny LambreAssociate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 7, 2022 • 1h 2min
The Pelicans With Zion Williamson Could Be the Team of the Future, With Zach Kram | The Answer
Seerat and Kyle are joined by The Ringer's own Zach Kram to discuss the Pelicans' impressive start to the season. They begin by examining Zion Williamson's devastating athleticism, his history in the league, and how other teams have to adjust to his size and strength. After the break, they dissect the rest of the Pelicans squad, talk about the moves they can make to get to the next level, and speculate on what lies ahead in the future (28:02).Hosts: J. Kyle Mann and Seerat SohiGuest: Zach KramAssociate Producer: Chris SuttonProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Benjamin Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


