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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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Mar 14, 2022 • 53min
Breaking Down the Nets’ Big Win Over the 76ers | Real Ones
Logan and Raja first talk about Kevin Garnett’s jersey retirement in Boston and the dry-aged beef between KG and Ray Allen (1:00). Then they dive into the Nets’ blowout win over the 76ers last week (9:00) and the Bucks’ loss to Golden State (30:00).Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellProducer: Sasha AshallAssociate Producer: Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 14, 2022 • 33min
Why Has Russell Westbrook Been Such a Disaster for the Lakers? | Weekends With Wos
Wos is joined by The Washington Post's Ben Golliver to discuss Chet Holmgren's performance at the West Coast Conference championship and how his game will translate to the NBA (1:50). Then they get into Russell Westbrook's disastrous season with the Lakers (11:50), how Joel Embiid has adjusted to James Harden (21:42), and whether Giannis will bring the Bucks back to the Finals (26:48). Host: Wosny Lambre Guest: Ben Golliver Production: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 11, 2022 • 39min
Instant Reactions to Nets-Sixers | The Answer
Chris and Seerat share their analysis of the Nets’ blowout win over the 76ers on Thursday night. They speculate about the resulting narrative fallout, talk through the emotional weight of the game (14:57), examine the major players’ stats (21:45), and discuss the tactics displayed by both teams (29:08). They end the pod by asking the big questions that will need answering for the rivalry going forward (33:13).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Seerat SohiProduction Assistant: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 10, 2022 • 50min
How the New-Look Mavericks Are Making a Playoff Push, With Jonathan Tjarks | Real Ones
Logan and Raja are joined by The Ringer’s Jonathan Tjarks to discuss the moves the Dallas Mavericks made at the trade deadline this season and how the team plans to make a playoff push with its new-look roster (5:00). Then they touch on Russell Westbrook’s recent fight with fans and the media over the nickname “Westbrick” (26:00) and the upcoming Nets-76ers game (36:00) before each awarding their Real One of the Week.Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellGuest: Jonathan TjarksProducer: Sasha AshallAssociate Producer: Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 9, 2022 • 59min
Which Late-Season Trends Are for Real? Plus Ja Morant’s Ascent | Group Chat
Justin and Wos are joined by Sports Illustrated’s Michael Pina to discuss Kyrie’s latest comments on facing James Harden (02:00). They also discuss which late-season trends are real, including the Warriors’ slump, the Celtics’ and Pelicans’ recent success, and more (09:00). Later, listen as Pina dives into his recent Sports Illustrated profile on Ja Morant (42:00).Hosts: Justin Verrier and Wosny LambreGuest: Michael PinaAssociate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 8, 2022 • 53min
Luka Doncic, Coach K, and Top-Five Draft Prospects | Upside High
J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks begin the pod by discussing Luka Doncic’s performance against the Utah Jazz on Monday night and coach Mike Krzyzewski’s last home game at Duke (4:40). After the break they each share and debate their top-five player prospects for the next NBA draft (10:26).Hosts: J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan TjarksProduction Assistance: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 7, 2022 • 52min
Mark Cuban on the Mavericks’ Playoff Push, How He Stays on the Cutting Edge, and More | Real Ones
Logan and Raja kick off Mavericks Week on the 'Real Ones' podcast with the one, the only, Mavs owner Mark Cuban. They get into everything from how he stays on the forefront of amenities for players to how Jason Kidd differs from Rick Carlisle as a head coach. Plus, Luka Doncic’s relationship with Dirk Nowitzki, what precipitated the big personnel changes the Mavericks made this season, how he became the godfather of streaming, and so much more.Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellGuest: Mark CubanProducer: Sasha AshallAssociate Producer: Mike WargonSocial Producer: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 5, 2022 • 45min
What Does the League Look Like Without a Best Player? | The Answer
Chris and Seerat begin the pod by sharing their reactions to LeBron James's performance against the Mavs on Tuesday night and wonder if the game was a "changing of the guard" moment in regards to him being the face of the league. They then revisit the recent matchups between the Hawks and the Bulls and talk about how Trae Young and DeMar DeRozan elevate those teams.(15:32) Next they pivot to James Harden's first games with the Sixers and debate whether his instant meshing with Joel Embiid is a sign of Philadelphia finally attaining championship-contender status.(19:49) They wrap things up by discussing the improvements Luka Dončić (25:53) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (31:01) have made this season and whether there is a need for "heliocentric" players in the current NBA. (37:27)Hosts: Chris Ryan and Seerat SohiProduction Assistant: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 3, 2022 • 49min
Can the Grizzlies Catch Up to the Struggling Warriors? Plus, the Mavericks Are Surging. | Real Ones
Logan and Raja dig into whether the Grizzlies can make a Finals run this season (2:00) as the Warriors have faltered in recent weeks (6:00), what has changed for the positive with the Mavericks (15:00), and what KD’s return means for the Nets (23:00).Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellProducer: Sasha AshallAssociate Producer: Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 2, 2022 • 60min
An Early (but Not Too Early) MVP Conversation | Group Chat
Justin and Rob are joined by J. Kyle Mann to rank their top five MVP candidates and discuss a couple of other guys who could get in the mix.Hosts: Justin Verrier and Rob MahoneyGuest: J. Kyle MannAssociate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


