The Ringer NBA Show

Chris and Seerat contemplate some of the roster issues facing NBA teams this offseason and what they could learn from current playoff contenders, notably the Boston Celtics. They discuss and debate a few of the most prominent players and teams in this regard, including Zach LaVine (10:15), the Dallas Mavericks (20:31), the Minnesota Timberwolves (25:21), and the Brooklyn Nets (27:32).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Seerat SohiProducer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Rob are joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss the Boston Celtics winning Game 5 on the road and taking a 3-2 series lead over the Miami Heat. They talk about adjustments Miami can make to come back in the series, and big-picture thoughts on the Heat's roster. Then, they talk about the Mavericks keeping their season alive with a Game 4 win over the Warriors, if they can come back to win the series, and some team-building thoughts for next season (39:48).Hosts: Justin Verrier and Rob MahoneyGuest: J. Kyle MannAssociate Producer: Isaiah BlakelyAdditional Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks are together again and ready to offer up their thoughts on the 2022 NBA draft. First, Tjarks provides an update on how he’s doing (2:00) and what it’s been like watching the Mavericks’ playoff run (4:00). Next, they examine the history of no. 1 draft picks and share which players could fill that slot this year (6:00). Finally, they discuss the state of the Magic, Thunder, and Rockets and which players they think make the most sense for each (23:00).Hosts: J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan TjarksProducers: Benjamin Cruz and Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja discuss the Celtics’ rout of the Heat in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals to tie up the series, which has seen Miami and Boston swap blowout wins (0:45). Then, they talk about how the Warriors have managed to go up 3-0 on the Mavericks, who took out the top-seeded Suns (21:00).Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellProducer Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wos is joined by Bleacher Report and The Athletic’s Mo Dakhil to discuss the impact of Kyle Lowry's return for the Heat and what adjustments Boston can make to get back into this series. Then they discuss the shake-up on the Brooklyn Nets coaching staff. (19:25)Host: Wosny LambreGuest: Mo DakhilAssociate Producer: Isaiah BlakelyAdditional Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris is joined by the Ringer's own Tyler Parker and they start their discussion by sharing their takes on the first couple of games of the Celtics-Heat series and Jimmy Butler's relationship with coach Erik Spoelstra and the culture in Miami. They then talk about Patrick Beverly's appearance on First Take and Draymond Green's post-game podcasts while also taking a macro look at this year's NBA playoffs in general.(19:53) They end the pod by analyzing the state of the Oklahoma City Thunder's "process" and speculate on what the future holds for the team.(31:01)Host: Chris RyanGuest: Tyler ParkerProducer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos start by recapping the Warriors' blowout victory over the Mavs, and what Dallas can change moving forward (1:40). Then, they discuss some potential ripple effects of the draft lottery (27:15).Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny LambreAssociate Producer: Isaiah BlakelyAdditional Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja return to you the morning after the Phoenix Suns fell disgracefully to the Dallas Mavericks in one of the greatest Game 7 collapses of all time to talk about what went wrong with this Suns team (0:45) and what went right with the Mavericks (25:00). Then they dive into the other Game 7 from Sunday, the Bucks’ loss to the Celtics (36:15), and Jomi Adeniran joins to pack up Chris Paul and the Suns (48:00).Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellGuest: Jomi AdeniranProducer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wos is joined by Derek Bodner from The Athletic to discuss the comments made by Joel Embiid, James Harden, and Doc Rivers after the 76ers were eliminated from the NBA playoffs. They detail each of their histories with the team, speculate on their futures, and talk about the possible offseason moves Daryl Morey can make for Philadelphia going forward.Host: Wosny LambreGuest: Derek BodnerProducer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Seerat start the pod by analyzing Joel Embiid's postgame press conference after the 76er's 2nd Round exit of the playoffs and go through his trajectory of injuries and public comments in the last couple of weeks. They then discuss Joel's playoff history, his connection with the Philadelphia fanbase, and speculate on his NBA future.Hosts: Chris Ryan and Seerat SohiProducer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices