

The Ringer NBA Show
The Ringer
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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Feb 5, 2022 • 59min
Are They on the Right Team? | The Answer
Chris and Seerat go through all 30 NBA franchises and discuss real, possible, and hypothetical roster moves that could elevate each one as the trade deadline approaches.Hosts: Chris Ryan and Seerat SohiProduction Assistant: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 5, 2022 • 59min
Harden to Philly? Simmons to Brooklyn?
Bill Simmons and Kevin O’Connor discuss the trade rumors around James Harden and Ben Simmons. This conversation originally occurred on Spotify Greenroom.Hosts: Kevin O'Connor and Bill SimmonsProducer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 3, 2022 • 1h 2min
The Real Mismatch Grizzlies-palooza With Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor | Real Ones
In this iconic Ringer NBA crossover event, Logan and Raja are joined by Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor, hosts of ‘The Mismatch,’ to discuss all things Memphis Grizzlies. They talk about Ja Morant’s ascension to superstardom this season, Jaren Jackson Jr.’s progression after recovering from injuries early in his career, expectations for this season, and much more.Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellGuests: Chris Vernon and Kevin O’ConnorAssociate Producer: Sasha AshallSocial: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 2, 2022 • 1h 7min
The Most Intriguing Teams at the Deadline, Plus All-Star Reserves Debates | Group Chat
Verrier, Rob, and Wos start by discussing a handful of teams that could be looking to make trades before the deadline (1:34). Then they debate who the All-Star reserves should be for each conference (48:03).Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, Wosny LambreProduction Assistant: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 1, 2022 • 50min
Deserving First-Time All-Stars | Upside High
J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks are back to discuss some of the most impressive young players who are deserving of All-Star status, beginning with LaMelo Ball and the young roster of Hornets players (05:02). Then they discuss the Cavaliers and their great offensive cohesion (11:47). Then they go to Atlanta, where the Hawks have been consistently impressive (18:21).Hosts: J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan TjarksProducer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 31, 2022 • 39min
Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert’s Mysterious Relationship. Plus, Are the Bucks in Trouble? | Real Ones
Logan and Raja first look into the social-media madness and rumored poor relationship between Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert and the issues that could arise in Utah in Joe Ingles’s absence (0:40). Then they talk about the malaise Raja has identified in Milwaukee and discuss how much danger Brook Lopez’s back injury puts the Bucks in come playoff time (20:35).Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellAssociate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 31, 2022 • 36min
How the Heat Are First in the East. Plus, Are the Suns the Best Team in the NBA?
Wos is joined by Zach Harper of The Athletic and SiriusXM NBA Radio. First, they break down how the Miami Heat have managed to get to the top of the Eastern Conference even though their stars have missed time (1:51), and how they match up with the other top teams in the East (7:13). Then they discuss the dominance of the Phoenix Suns (17:28) and which teams can compete with the Suns come playoff time (24:32). Host: Wosny Lambre Guest: Zach Harper Production: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 28, 2022 • 44min
An NBA Venting Session | The Answer
Chris and Seerat begin the pod by sharing their reactions to the Sixers' win over the Lakers on Thursday night. They then try to find solutions to some of the issues they are having with the NBA at this point of the season starting with the product that is being offered TV (5:00) and how it can be improved for the fan experience. They continue by touching on subjects like the negative comments being made about Tobias Harris and Robert Covington heading into the trade deadline,(12:52) unnecessary player awards, (18:09) the state of the Minnesota Timberwolves (26:36) and Nets/Lakers media fatigue.(29:23) They end the conversation on a positive note by giving flowers to the Cleveland Cavaliers and their exuberant roster. (38:27)Hosts: Chris Ryan and Seerat SohiProduction Assistant: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 27, 2022 • 49min
Do League Rules Hamstring Defenders? Plus, James Harden Trade Rumors. | Real Ones
You can always count on Raja to give you 25 minutes on why a hard foul is not a dirty play—it’s the gift that keeps on giving. Logan and Raja discuss the play that earned Grayson Allen a one-game suspension without pay and sent Caruso to the X-ray machine with a broken wrist (0:30). Then they discuss the smoke plumes rising from Barclays Center as rumors of a James Harden trade heat up around the upcoming trade deadline (26:50) and each award their Real One of the Week (42:30).Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellAssociate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 26, 2022 • 1h 3min
James Harden to Philly? Plus, 2022 All-Star Starter Debates | Group Chat
Verrier, Rob, and Wos discuss the James Harden to Philly rumors (2:48), Anthony Davis’s return from injury (24:29), and the rumored Russ for Wall swap. Then they debate their differing opinions about who should be an All-Star starter in each conference (38:57).Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Production Assistant: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


