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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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Apr 8, 2021 • 1h 2min
Steph Curry Proves He’s Still On Top. Plus: Nikola Jokic’s MVP Case and New WNBA Kits | Real Ones
After feeding the streets Mikal Bridges, Steve Kerr, Vernon Maxwell, Greg Monroe, and Monica McNutt, Logan and Raja take a Thursday to catch up themselves (0:27). They get into the Warriors-Bucks game that Logan attended on Tuesday (5:29), Nikola Jokic’s MVP case and what makes Aaron Gordon such a special role player (31:18), and the newly fired-up WNBA kits (50:00).If you’d like to tell us why you’re so mad, record yourself using the Voice Memos app and email the file to realonesmailbag@gmail.com, or leave us a message at 510-469-0294.Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellAssociate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 7, 2021 • 1h 8min
Progress Reports for Trade Deadline Movers and the Draft Stock of Some NCAA Tournament Stars | Ringer NBA University
Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle Mann start by handing out progress reports for players who got traded at the deadline, including Aaron Gordon (1:00). Then they discuss some observations from Tuesday night's games (29:18). Lastly, they play a game of Stock Up, Stock Down for a few of the stars from March Madness (40:45).Hosts: Kevin O'Connor and J. Kyle Mann Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 6, 2021 • 56min
The Warriors Are Falling Light-years Behind | Group Chat
Justin and Rob are joined by the cohosts of ‘Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod,’ Andy Liu and Sam Esfandiari, to discuss the Warriors’ struggles this season (03:00). Later, they debate whether making the playoffs this season will affect the Warriors’ future in free agency (39:00).Hosts: Justin Verrier and Rob MahoneyGuests: Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 5, 2021 • 53min
Monica McNutt on Stanford’s NCAA Championship, the Knicks’ Success, the Upcoming WNBA Season, and More. Plus: 'Bridgerton' Season 2 Is Announced. | Real Ones
First things first, the Mad Hooper Talia Caldwell tells Logan and Raja why she’s so mad (0:25). After that, The Ringer’s Jomi Adeniran pops by to discuss his disappointment that Regé-Jean Page will not return to Season 2 of 'Bridgerton' (2:07). Then Monica McNutt joins Logan and Raja to talk about getting into journalism as a student athlete (8:22), Stanford’s win over Arizona to take the women’s NCAA championship (21:10), addressing disparities between how men and women basketball players are treated (29:16), how excited Knicks fans should be about this season (41:39), and who her favorite teams are for the upcoming WNBA season (44:49). Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellGuests: Monica McNutt, Talia Caldwell, and Jomi AdeniranAssociate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 2, 2021 • 46min
What Will the Future of the NBA on TV Look Like? | The Answer
Chris is joined by CNBC sports business reporter Jabari Young to discuss how the next NBA TV deal could change how we watch basketball (02:00). Later, Chris and The Ringer’s Bryan Curtis weigh in on how the NBA television and League Pass experience could be improved (23:00).Host: Chris RyanGuest: Jabari Young and Bryan Curtis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 1, 2021 • 1h 5min
Greg Monroe on Getting Back Into the NBA During a Pandemic. Plus: JJ Redick Complains About Being Traded to the Mavericks | Real Ones
Logan and Raja first get into JJ Redick’s complaints about the Pelicans front office trading him to the Dallas Mavericks instead of the Brooklyn Nets (0:25), and the power that the media has in shaping narratives around players and shaping young players’ careers (7:40). Then Greg Monroe joins Logan and Raja from a practice facility in Miami as he tries to make his way back to the NBA during a global pandemic (19:25). He talks about growing up in New Orleans, going to Georgetown (26:35), playing with Giannis in Milwaukee (43:18), and a whole lot more!Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellGuest: Greg Monroe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 30, 2021 • 1h 6min
Buyout Market Moves and the New-Look Nuggets | Group Chat
Justin and Rob open the show with a discussion of the many buyout market players being picked up, including Andre Drummond to the Lakers and LaMarcus Aldridge to the Nets (01:30). Later, they are joined by Mike Singer of the Denver Post to discuss how Aaron Gordon will fit in his new home, Nikola Jokic’s MVP odds, and Jamal Murray’s struggles thus far this season (13:00).Hosts: Justin Verrier and Rob MahoneyGuest: Mike Singer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 29, 2021 • 53min
Vernon Maxwell on Defending Michael Jordan, Trash-talking, Larry Brown, and Much More | Real Ones
First things first, the king of Lakers Twitter, Ry Cole (@JustRyCole), tells Logan why he’s so mad (0:12). Then Vernon Maxwell joins Logan and Raja to talk about his beef with Utah (4:10), where the line is with fan heckling, feeling out of place in San Antonio, playing under Larry Brown, defending Michael Jordan, and a whole lot more. Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellGuests: Vernon Maxwell and Ry Cole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 26, 2021 • 41min
What Are the Biggest Unsolved Mysteries From the Trade Deadline? | The Answer
Chris is joined by Justin Verrier and Rob Mahoney to dive into some of the greatest unsolved mysteries from the trade deadline and look back at the moves made by the Nuggets, Bulls, Heat, and more.Host: Chris RyanGuests: Rob Mahoney and Justin Verrier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 25, 2021 • 50min
NBA Trade Deadline Instant Reactions | Real Ones
Logan is joined by real one Chris Ryan to react to all the trades and transactions, or lack thereof, after the deadline, including the Raptors holding onto Kyle Lowry (0:30), the Rockets trading Victor Oladipo to the Heat (8:56), whether Aaron Gordon can bring the Nuggets to title-contention level (13:34), the Lakers holding off on making moves (27:20), what the Clippers gain by trading Lou Williams to the Hawks for Rajon Rondo (35:02), and more!Hosts: Logan Murdock and Chris Ryan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


