The Ringer NBA Show

J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks begin the pod by sharing their reactions to Ja Morant's 52 point game against the Spurs on Monday night.() They then discuss the attributes of Purdue's Jaden Ivey and how his skills will translate to professional basketball after he's drafted.(8:00) After the break they talk about Ivey's teammate Zach Edey and debate whether his size can work in the modern NBA(27:31), and heap praise on the Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu and his role in keeping his team's ambitions alive during a particularly rough patch in the season.(34:00)Hosts: J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan TjarksProduction Assistance: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja check in with Zion Williamson after a vicious fat-shaming Mardi Gras float paraded through the streets of New Orleans (1:00), and they finally take the time to talk about how DeMar DeRozan has elevated his game this season with the Bulls and whether he gives them a chance against the best of the best in the East (7:00). Then they discuss James Harden’s mighty fine return to the court with the 76ers (22:00) and the first two episodes of ‘Snowfall’ Season 5 (34:00), before Jomi joins to express his rage at the Lakers (43:00).Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellGuest: Jomi AdeniranProducer: Sasha AshallAssociate Producer: Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris begins the pod by sharing his reactions to some of the NBA action that took place after the All-Star break. He's then joined by Musa and Ryan from The Ringer's own 'Stadio' podcast to discuss what elements of international football could and should be indoctrinated within professional basketball to improve the game, and vice versa. Topics include the implementation of an FA Cup–style midseason tournament(16:33), establishing a relegation system(25:20), and how player movement and speculation is affecting the game experience in both sports (27:16).Host: Chris RyanGuests: Musa Okwonga and Ryan HunnProduction Assistant: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja dive into their thoughts on All-Star Weekend, including changes that need to be made to the dunk contest (5:00) and how fun it is to watch all the old heads joke around with each other (18:00). Then they talk about LeBron James’s comments about wanting to play with his son Bronny and his willingness to return to Cleveland at some point in his career and where that leaves the Lakers (31:00).Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellAssociate Producers: Sasha Ashall and Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Rob are joined by Chris Ryan this week to discuss all the LeBron news from All-Star Weekend and what it could mean for his future with the Lakers (5:50). Then they talk about the uncertainty surrounding Zion Williamson and his future in New Orleans (27:38). They wrap up by each talking about a second-half story line that they are looking forward to (41:31).Hosts: Justin Verrier and Rob MahoneyGuest: Chris RyanProduction Assistant: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks begin the pod by sharing their reactions to some of the events of All-Star Weekend and the Juwan Howard incident. They then discuss Jalen Suggs's transition to the NBA from Gonzaga and what steps he can take to move forward in his development. (11:49) Finally, they wrap things up by talking about the viability of Cade Cunningham and Franz Wagner as future All-Stars and debate the upsides and comps for both players. (24:41)Hosts: J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan TjarksProduction Assistance: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wos is joined by The Athletic’s Jared Weiss to talk about the Boston Celtics. They discuss the Celtics' early-season struggles and what looked different about them during their nine-game winning streak (1:49), the chemistry between Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum (11:45), what this team’s potential is in the playoffs, and much more (22:53).Host: Wosny LambreGuest: Jared WeissProduction Assistant: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Seerat begin the pod by discussing the false potential that is being set for certain NBA teams by the media after the trade deadline. The conversation then leads to an analysis of the Sixer's win over the Bucks on Thursday and the improvements Milwaukee has made this season, along with the holes James Harden will fill once he makes his debut in a Philadelphia jersey.(5:13) They continue by touching on the strengths and weaknesses of some other Eastern Conference teams, mainly the Bulls and the Heat (14:08). They wrap things up by talking about the current state of a few of the big Western Conference contenders, notably the Suns (24:22), Jazz (31:33), and Warriors.(39:01)Hosts: Chris Ryan and Seerat SohiProduction Assistant: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja are joined this week by ESPN’s Bomani Jones and they get right to the shits. They talk about Bomani’s new sports show coming to HBO in March (2:00), the new situations in Brooklyn and Philly (10:00), and how player movement driven by player empowerment has shaped the NBA we see today (23:00).Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellGuest: Bomani JonesAssociate Producers: Sasha Ashall and Mike WargonSocial: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Verrier, Rob, and Wos discuss the most interesting teams—in a good and bad way—after the trade deadline, including the Celtics, Bucks, Jazz, and more (13:21). Then they play matchmaker and pick out where some of the top buyout-market guys would fit best (42:30).Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny LambreProduction Assistant: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices