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Ric discusses what he has seen of Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo this preseason and what it foreshadows for the Bucks' chance of competing for another NBA title. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ric discusses what he's heard about the recent fracas between former Knicks guard Donte DiVincenzo and assistant coach Rick Brunson, and examines what the possible return of Lonzo Ball after a two-year absence means for the Chicago Bulls. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ric discusses the early showing of the most intriguing rookie in the NBA, Zach Edey, at 7-foot-4 and 300 pounds the biggest player in the NBA, taken ninth in the 2024 Draft by the Memphis Grizzlies Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ric discusses the first glimpse of veteran point guard Chris Paul and sensational second-year center Victor Wembanyama playing together for the San Antonio Spurs and whether or not he feels a need to revise his earlier prediction on how the team will fare this season. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Ric discusses the Golden State Warriors' performance through two preseason games, the answers given and questions raised, and what realistic expectations for the season should be. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ric discusses LeBron James and his son, Bronny James, becoming the first father-son duo to play in an NBA game together this past weekend, how it compares to father-son duos in other sports and Los Angeles Lakers' head coach JJ Redick's comments about how he approached the moment. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Ric shares what he has learned about the recent conflict between USA Today columnist Christine Brennan and WNBA players union executive director Terri Jackson and discusses how the league must evolve to make the most of its skyrocketing popularity. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ric discusses an exchange between San Francisco Chronicle columnist Scott Ostler and Warriors forward Draymond Green concerning Green's expected availability this season after missing 21 games last season due to suspension. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ric discusses the WNBPA's social-media attack of journalist Christine Brennan and explains why the New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves will benefit equally from the trade expected to send All-Star big man Karl-Anthony Towns to New York in exchange for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo and a future first-round pick. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Ric completes his review of the oddsmakers' win-total lines for all 30 NBA teams, sharing whether each team will go over or under their lines, and why. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ric discusses WNBA Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark's first playoff performance, the source of her popularity and why she has emerged as a polarizing figure in women's basketball. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ric examines the oddsmakers' win totals for all 30 NBA teams for the 2024-25 season. Teams covered in this episode: Rockets, Pacers, Clippers, Lakers, Grizzlies, Heat, Bucks, Timberwolves, Pelicans, Knicks and Thunder. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ric discusses whether to go over or under the win-total lines set by oddsmakers for all 30 NBA teams. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ric offers a new way to compare all-time great NBA players from different eras and discovers a player rarely mentioned as an all-time great who deserves to be. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ric discusses the recent and unprecedented surge of NBA players talking negatively about each other, particularly players discussing their counterparts from other generations. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ric discusses the U.S. national men's basketball team's gold medal-winning performance in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ric discusses the varied starting lineups and playing rotations Team USA coach Steve Kerr has implemented, and the criticism they have elicited. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ric discusses the events that led to Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum not playing in Team USA's opening win over Serbia in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ric discusses Team USA's hopes of winning a gold medal in men's basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ric discusses NBA Finals' MVP Jaylen Brown being passed over for Boston Celtic teammate Derrick White as a Team USA replacement and how the Los Angeles Lakers are utilizing their offseason with new coach JJ Redick and draft picks Dalton Knecht and Bronny James. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Ric discusses the Los Angeles Lakers drafting Bronny James, son of Lakers star LeBron James. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ric discusses the qualities that could benefit JJ Redick in his role as the Los Angeles Lakers' new head coach. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ric discusses the performance of Dallas Mavericks' star Luka Doncic in the 2024 NBA Finals. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ric discusses the ongoing drama surrounding Caitlin Clark's start in the WNBA, Kyrie Irving's reaction to LeBron James' latest remarks about their time together and the Los Angeles Lakers' interest in University of Connecticut head coach Dan Hurley. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ric discusses the Western Conference finals' battle of stars between the Minnesota Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards and the Dallas Mavericks' Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ric discusses the reaction to Caitlin Clark's rocky start in the WNBA and why the defending champion Denver Nuggets fell to the upstart Minnesota Timberwolves. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ric discusses the Atlanta Hawks winning the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NBA draft lottery and the New York Knicks taking the series' lead against the Indiana Pacers despite a rash of injuries that forced coach Tom Thibodeau to utilize several reserve players. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ric discusses how the Phoenix Suns can improve after being swept out of the playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ric discusses takeaways from post-game reactions by key players and coaches in the NBA playoffs. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ric discusses the results of all eight Game Ones in the 2024 NBA playoffs. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
