The Ringer NBA Show

Seerat and Kyle start the pod by sharing their excitement for the new NBA season and discussing the intricacies of Krav Maga. They then examine some of the teams that are looking to make a big leap this year, before debating the elements of what makes a great NBA team and the franchises that have managed to maintain continuous success—notably the Spurs and the Warriors.(5:40) This leads to a conversation about Draymond Green's role in nurturing new teammates on the Warriors, the complications in doing so, and how young assets like Jordan Poole and Jonathan Kuminga will change the team's overall strategy going forward.(19:28) Next, they speculate on a look at Bam Adebayo's role with Miami this year and touch on some of the other bigs looking to make some noise in the coming season.(36:11)Hosts: Seerat Sohi and J. Kyle MannProduction Supervision: Conor NevinsAssociate Producer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja tackle some of the most pressing questions and story lines on the eve of the NBA season. They discuss the Sixers’ Finals chances (7:00), Russell Westbrook coming off the bench (12:00), which players have the most at stake (22:00), what NBA story lines are the most overlooked (28:00), and their preseason award picks (31:00).Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellAssociate Producer: Jonathan KermahProduction Assistant: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wos is back from hiatus and is joined by Adam Mares, VP of creative production at DNVR Sports and host of two Nuggets podcasts, to discuss their thoughts, predictions and all-around observations about this year's Denver Nuggets team.Host: Wosyn LambreGuest: Adam MaresProducer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seerat and Kyle get together to share their reactions and examine the cognitive dissonance around the Draymond Green punch. They discuss the ramifications it may have on the Warriors, and the misconceptions fans have about aggressive incidents between professional athletes, while also touching on the importance of having an emotional instigator on your squad. They then talk about other players who exhibit Draymond-esque characteristics and name some teams, including the Nuggets and the Jazz, who could use that type of spicy energy.(19:12) Finally, they share some personal anecdotes involving heated emotions on the basketball court.(46:20)Hosts: Seerat Sohi and J. Kyle MannProduction Supervision: Conor NevinsAssociate Producer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos wrap up their preseason power rankings by discussing the teams ranked 7-1.Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny LambreAssociate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a Tuesday edition of ‘Real Ones,’ Logan and Raja unpack the fallout for the Warriors after video of Draymond Green punching teammate Jordan Poole leaked (2:00). Along the way, Raja talks about what it felt like to be in a similar situation as a young player brushing up against a league veteran. Later, they talk about what this situation means for the Warriors (40:00). Finally, the guys pick their Real Ones of the Week (55:00).Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellAssociate Producer: Jonathan KermahProduction Assistant: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos continue their preseason rankings and discuss teams ranked 14-8.Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, Wosny LambreAssociate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos continue their preseason rankings and discuss the teams ranked 22-15.Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny LambreAssociate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor and J. Kyle Mann give their instant reaction after attending the G League Ignite vs. Metropolitans 92 game in Las Vegas featuring the two top prospects in the 2023 NBA draft, Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson. They break down why Wembanyama might be the best NBA draft prospect since LeBron James, how Scoot Henderson is already exceeding early expectations, and debate just how far teams should go to try to land the top pick in next year's draft.Hosts: Kevin O'Connor and J. Kyle MannProduction Assistance: Dylan Berkey & Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja open the show with their reactions to the Phoenix Suns losing to an Australian basketball team, the Adelaide 36ers (02:00). Later, they briefly discuss expectations for James Wiseman this season (19:00), before bringing producer Sasha Ashall on to discuss all things Lakers (26:00).Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellGuests: Sasha AshallAssociate Producer: Jonathan KermahProduction Assistant: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices