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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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May 26, 2021 • 1h 7min
The Clippers Are on the Verge of Disaster Again, Plus the Real Nets and Lakers Show Up | Group Chat
Justin, Rob, and Wos start by discussing another disappointing performance from Clippers against the Mavs. Then they discuss the Lakers evening up their series and Anthony Davis’s bounce back performance. Lastly they discuss the Nets blow-out win over the Celtics, and they talk about how the Nets will match up in future rounds.Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, Wosny LambreProduction Assistant: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 25, 2021 • 1h 2min
The Bucks Blow the Heat Away in Game 2. Plus: The Knicks-Hawks Series Is the Highlight of Round 1 and a Lakers Vent Session. | Real Ones
First things first, noted Minnesota Timberwolves fan Barflaan Tedoe shows up to tell us why he's so mad (0:18). Then Logan and Raja get into all the excitement of the NBA playoffs Monday night after the Bucks beat the Heat to go up 2-0 in their series (2:54) and the Nuggets pulled out a win over the Trail Blazers to tie up the series at 1-1 (20:45). After that, they talk about Donovan Mitchell saying he didn’t want to be held out of Utah’s first game against the Grizzlies (24:00), the confidence of this young Grizzlies squad (29:25), how fun the Knicks-Hawks series has been and could be (32:47), the Lakers’ horrendous showing against the Suns in Game 1 of their series (36:43), and predictions for Tuesday night’s slate of games (51:56).We’ll be including a listener Mad Hooper segment in the podcast every Monday during the playoffs, so please leave us a message at 510-469-0294 and tell us why you’re so mad.Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellGuests: Barflaan Tedoe and Jomi AdeniranAssociate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 21, 2021 • 38min
Were the Play-in Games a Success? | The Answer
Chris Ryan and Seerat Sohi start by deciding whether the play-in format was a success (0:54). Then they talk about what other changes the league could make (20:00) and wrap up by talking about a couple of the first-round matchups they're looking forward to (31:41).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Seerat SohiProduction Assistant: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 20, 2021 • 1h 30min
Lamar Odom on His Journey Through the NBA, Addiction, and Being Reborn. Plus: Lakers Defeat Warriors in the Play-In With Marcus Thompson. | Real Ones
First things first, The Athletic’s Marcus Thompson joins Logan and Raja to talk about the incredible Warriors-Lakers play-in game Wednesday night (0:30). Then NBA All-Star and champion Lamar Odom joins to talk about his journey through the NBA, playing with Kobe Bryant, winning championships, working through depression and addiction, and his new documentary “Lamar Odom: Reborn” following his journey (43:27).Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellGuests: Lamar Odom and Marcus ThompsonAssociate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 19, 2021 • 1h 8min
Tatum’s 50-Point Performance and Best Young Cores in the Playoffs | Ringer NBA University
Kevin O’Connor, J. Kyle Mann, and Jonathan Tjarks start by discussing the Celtics clinching the 7-seed in the East led by Jayson Tatum’s 50-point game (2:30). Then they talk about Charlotte’s disappointing end to its season (11:10) and how the Warriors and Lakers match up in their play-in game (18:30). Next, they discuss which playoff team has the best young core (23:58) and share their biggest 2020 NBA draft oversights (56:04).Hosts: J. Kyle Mann, Jonathan Tjarks, and Kevin O’ConnorProduction Assistant: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 18, 2021 • 1h 12min
The Seven Biggest Questions of the Play-in/offs | Group Chat
The play-in tournament is upon us and Justin, Rob, and Wos join forces to tackle the biggest questions surrounding the matchups (03:00). We also speculate on who has the better chance at the title, Utah or Phoenix, discuss what is to be done about the tanking Clippers (21:13), and debate who in the East is the favorite to go to the Finals (30:00).Hosts: Justing Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny LambreProducer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 17, 2021 • 57min
The Regular Season Is Over. Here Come the NBA Playoffs. | Real Ones
After the final minutes of NBA regular-season basketball wrap up, Logan is joined by Seerat Sohi and Wos Lambre to discuss Steph Curry’s unbelievable achievements this season and the Lakers-Warriors play-in matchup (3:42), which team they’re picking to win it all (29:57), and more. Then they answer some questions with the CMO (chief meme officer) of ‘Real Ones,’ Jomi Adeniran, from the Locker Room chat (34:43). Make sure to download the Locker Room app to catch all of The Ringer's live shows during the NBA playoffs.Host: Logan MurdockGuests: Seerat Sohi, Wosny Lambre, and Jomi AdeniranAssociate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 14, 2021 • 41min
So Your Team's Not Gonna Make the Postseason. Now What? | The Answer
Chris is joined by Tyler Parker, author of The Ringer's Tank Diaries, to discuss the Thunder missing the postseason for the second time in their OKC existence (02:02), as well as advice on how to recalibrate watching the rest of the season when your favorite team isn't in the running (13:32).Host: Chris RyanGuest: Tyler ParkerProducer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 13, 2021 • 1h 7min
A’ja Wilson on Cultivating Her Mental Health, the Upcoming WNBA Season, and More. Plus: The Talen Horton-Tucker Wars Continue. | Real Ones
First things first, friend of the show Jomi Adeniran returns to collect apologies from Logan and Raja after months of foolishness concerning one beautiful and talented Lakers sophomore Talen Horton-Tucker (4:24), and Logan and Raja congratulate the Knicks on a regular season well done (21:30). Then 2020 WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces joins Logan to talk about cultivating her mental health after difficulties in the 2020 WNBA bubble (29:19), this upcoming season for the Aces with Liz Cambage back in the fold (54:00), when the candles from her company, Burnt Wax, will be restocked (58:10), and more.Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellGuests: A’ja Wilson and Jomi AdeniranAssociate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 11, 2021 • 1h 20min
Regular-Season Awards Ballot | Group Chat
Justin and Rob are joined by The Ringer’s Wosny Lambre to discuss who they believe is the MVP of the 2021 season (02:00). Later, they make their picks for Rookie of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, and more (38:00). Hosts: Justin Verrier and Rob MahoneyGuest: Wosny LambreProduction Assistant: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


