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The Ringer NBA Show

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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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Episodes

The Suns Take a 2-0 Lead. Can the Bucks Come Back? | The Answer

Immediately following Game 2, Chris and Seerat discuss the Suns taking care of business in a clinical manner (2:30) and if the Bucks can still make it a series (16:52). Plus, was Chris Paul just a perfect fit for Phoenix (32:22)? Hosts: Chris Ryan and Seerat Sohi Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 09, 202153 min

The 2021 NBA Finals Is the Chris Paul Legacy Series | Real Ones

Logan and Raja discuss the Suns beating the Bucks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals (0:42), then go through The Ringer’s 2021 NBA Finals Entrance Survey and respond to all the questions (23:03). Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 08, 202148 min

The Phoenix Suns Take Game 1 of the NBA Finals | Group Chat

Justin, Rob, and Wos get together after Game 1 of the NBA Finals to talk about the Suns’ thrilling win over the Bucks (including a hobbled Giannis Antetokounmpo) (0:45), take some questions from live Greenroom listeners (24:41), and discuss any adjustments either team needs going into Game 2 (37:48). Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jul 07, 202147 min

The Bucks Beat the Hawks and Advance to the NBA Finals | Postgame

Kevin O'Connor and J. Kyle Mann rejoin after Game 6 in Atlanta to discuss Milwaukee's victory over the Hawks and advancing to the Finals against the Suns. They discuss what key elements took the Bucks to victory, along with what to look forward to in the Finals when the two teams battle it out. Hosts: Kevin O'Connor and J. Kyle Mann Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jul 04, 202141 min

Who Is on Our All-NBA Playoff Team? | The Answer

Chris is joined by The Ringer’s Justin Verrier to recap the Bucks’ Game 5 victory over the Hawks (1:11). Then they each draft an All–NBA Playoff Team (14:04). Host: Chris Ryan Guest: Justin Verrier Production Assistant: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 02, 202157 min

Chris Paul Puts Up 41 Points to Go to His First NBA Finals. Plus: Bucks-Hawks Game 5 Preview | Real Ones

Chief Meme Officer Jomi joins up top for a prolific Clippers pack watch (0:28). Then Logan and Raja talk about the Suns’ first trip to the NBA Finals in 28 years (2:07), what his first trip to the Finals means for Chris Paul’s legacy, and whether the Suns can win it all (5:12). They get into the Clippers' side of things with some Paul George (23:25) and Kawhi Leonard chat (30:19). Finally, they preview Bucks-Hawks Game 5 (38:30) and each give their Real One of the Week (46:34). Hosts: Logan Murd...

Jul 01, 202151 min

The Phoenix Suns Are Headed to the NBA Finals | Group Chat

Justin, Rob, and Big Wos get together to talk about the Suns’ win over the Clippers in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals to make it through to the NBA Finals (1:34) and what the Clippers should do this offseason after another late-round loss in the playoffs (24:14). Then they get into a little bit of Bucks-Hawks talk as they look toward Thursday night’s Game 5 (37:53). Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Jul 01, 202151 min

Paul George Leads the Clippers to Victory in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals | Real Ones

Logan and Raja convene after Paul George leads the Clippers to a win over the Suns in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals to talk about how he has stepped up to become the Clippers’ no. 1 guy after Kawhi Leonard went down with a knee injury (2:30). Then they talk about what the Suns need to do to pull this series out (16:16), and preview Game 4 of the Bucks-Hawks series in the East (28:04). Finally, Jomi pulls some questions from the Greenroom chat (34:25). Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell...

Jun 29, 202148 min

The Suns Take a 3-1 Lead Over the Clippers | Postgame

After a bizarre game, the Phoenix Suns scraped out a a win over the Clippers in a knock-down, drag-out fourth quarter. Kevin O'Connor and J. Kyle Mann get on the mic to break down the amazing performance from Deandre Ayton, the impressive playmaking from Paul George, and previewing Game 5 as these two teams look to battle it out. Hosts: Kevin O'Connor and J. Kyle Mann Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jun 27, 202129 min

The Bucks Destroy the Hawks and Why Are Young Players Succeeding in the Playoffs? | The Answer

Seerat is joined by the Ringer's Rob Mahoney to break down the Bucks' beat down of the Hawks in Game 2 (0:51) and take some listener questions (38:40). Then Chris and Seerat talk about the success that young players have had so far in the playoffs (57:08). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Seerat Sohi Guest: Rob Mahoney Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 26, 20211 hr 35 min

Hawks Outwork the Bucks to Win Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Plus: Rick Carlisle Is the New Pacers Head Coach. | Real Ones

Logan and Raja first touch on Thursday morning’s news that Rick Carlisle has been hired by the Indiana Pacers to be the new head coach (0:38). Then they talk about Trae Young’s incredible performance in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals and mistakes the Bucks made down the stretch (9:56), as well as the recent hiring of Ime Udoka as the Celtics’ head coach (27:03). Finally, they get into the Western Conference finals, where the Suns are up 2-0 on the Clippers going into Game 3 (32:48). Hos...

Jun 24, 202152 min

Trae Young Astounds in Game 1 Victory Over the Bucks. Plus: Ime Udoka Is the New Celtics Head Coach | Group Chat

Justin, Rob, and Big Wos convene after the Hawks bested the Bucks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals to talk about Trae Young’s unbelievable performance and what adjustments the Bucks need to make to not just be another team on Trae’s hit list (0:30). Then they talk about Brad Stevens’s first move as president of basketball operations of the Celtics to hire Ime Udoka as head coach (21:09), what could happen to Ben Simmons after his poor performance in the playoffs (30:30), and other offs...

Jun 24, 20211 hr 5 min

Is Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Game Misunderstood? Plus: The 76ers Collapse, the Suns Take Game 1, and Trae Young Is a Beast. | Real Ones

The second round of the NBA playoffs have come to an intense and exhilarating conclusion and the conference finals have begun. Logan and Raja take you through everything that transpired over the weekend. First, they get into the 76ers’ utter collapse in Game 7 against the Hawks, including the resulting scrutiny on Ben Simmons (1:53). Then they give Trae Young and Kevin Huerter their flowers (22:34) and touch on the end of the Nets’ postseason journey (31:45), before talking about whether Giannis...

Jun 22, 20211 hr 8 min

The Hawks Advance, the Suns Take Game 1, and We Preview the Draft Lotto | Post Game

Kevin O'Connor and J. Kyle Mann bring you in-depth analysis from Sunday's NBA playoff games beginning with the Game 7 Hawks victory over the Sixers (01:31). They then move on to the first game of Suns vs. Clippers and what L.A. can do to improve in this series (21:41). Then they take an early look at the NBA draft lotto and what it could mean for teams looking to make moves for their ideal picks (49:22). Hosts: Kevin O'Connor and J. Kyle Mann Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choic...

Jun 21, 20211 hr 15 min

Crazy Clippers Comeback, Sixers Force Game 7 and What Does The Kemba Trade Mean? | The Answer

Chris is joined by J. Kyle Mann to talk about the Clippers' comeback against the Jazz (1:00) and the Sixers forcing a game 7 against the Hawks (14:07). Then they discuss the Kemba Walker trade and what it means (48:17). Hosts: Chris Ryan and J. Kyle Mann Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 19, 20211 hr 2 min

David Aldridge on Ben Simmons, Postseason Injuries, Kevin Durant’s Greatness, and More | Real Ones

The Athletic’s David Aldridge joins Logan and Raja to talk about the 76ers' collapse against the Hawks on Wednesday night and the role Ben Simmons played in that Game 5 loss (0:30). Then they talk about Paul George holding things down for the Clippers against the Jazz after Kawhi Leonard injured his ACL, and the state of injuries this postseason (23:30), as well as Kevin Durant’s greatness (38:30) and predictions for Thursday night’s Bucks-Nets Game 6 (1:11:18). Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bel...

Jun 17, 20211 hr 20 min

The Hawks Eke Out Incredible Comeback Win Against the 76ers and the Clippers Take Game 5 Without Kawhi Leonard. Plus: The Coaching Carousel Starts Turning Early. | Group Chat

The Ringer’s Jonathan Tjarks joins Justin, Rob, and Wos live on Greenroom Wednesday night to talk about the Hawks incredible comeback against the 76ers to win Game 5 (0:42) and the Clippers win over the Jazz without Kawhi Leonard (15:36). Then they get into the host of coaching and front office maneuvers that came out on this busy Wednesday, including the Pelicans firing head coach Stan Van Gundy (35:55), the Mavericks firing general manager Donnie Nelson (46:52), and the Wizards firing head coa...

Jun 17, 20211 hr 5 min

The Hawks and Clippers Bring Their Series to 2-2. Plus: Luka Doncic Flexes His Star Power. | Real Ones

Logan is joined by The Ringer’s Seerat Sohi Monday night to discuss the Hawks narrowly beating the 76ers to tie up their series (1:40) and the Clippers ripping the Jazz a new one to tie up their series (22:00). Then they dive into Tim Cato and Sam Amick’s story in The Athletic about Luka Doncic not liking Dallas “shadow GM” Haralabos Voulgaris (39:00) before Jomi puts the Nuggets on pack watch (47:00) and Logan and Seerat give their predictions for Tuesday’s Bucks-Nets Game 5 (49:15). Host: Loga...

Jun 15, 202156 min

The Bucks Tie Their Series and the Suns Sweep! | Post Game

Kevin O'Connor and J. Kyle Mann sit down to analyze this Sunday's NBA playoff games and preview the week ahead. They begin with the Bucks, who tied their series with the Nets, and how PJ Tucker ended up as the most effective player on the court (01:50). Then they set their sights on one of Monday's games to discuss how the Hawks could possibly improve against the 76ers (19:28). They then move to the Phoenix Suns, who swept the Denver Nuggets, and comment on Nikola Jokic getting ejected from the ...

Jun 14, 20211 hr 4 min

Joel Embiid Leads the Sixers to a Game 3 Win & What is the State of NBA Villains? | The Answer

Seerat is joined by The Ringer's Rob Mahoney to begin to eulogize the Nuggets after the Suns take a 3-0 series lead (2:25) and discuss Joel Embiid and the 76ers commanding game 3 win over the Hawks (11:46). Then Chris and Seerat are joined by Logan Murdock to discuss the role of villains in the NBA (36:12). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Seerat Sohi Guests: Rob Mahoney and Logan Murdock Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jun 12, 20211 hr 27 min

Chris Bosh on Getting the Heatles Together and Much More. Plus: Chris Paul Is the Suns’ Secret Sauce. | Real Ones

Logan and Raja talk about what Chris Paul has done on and off the court to boost this Suns team through the postseason after they mollywhopped the Nuggets in Game 2 of the second round (0:53), whether the Nuggets can take a game in this series (22:23), and their predictions for Thursday night’s games (25:30). Then two-time NBA champion and Hall of Famer Chris Bosh joins the show to talk about coming to terms with retirement, the process of putting the Heatles together, his new book 'Letters to a...

Jun 10, 20211 hr 17 min

The Suns Blow Out the Nuggets in Game 2. Plus: Small Markets and Young Stars Rule the 2021 Playoffs. | Group Chat

Justin, Rob, and Wos talk about the Suns blowing the Nuggets out in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals Wednesday night (0:55). Then, with most big market teams and LeBron James and Steph Curry eliminated from the playoffs, they talk about how the NBA treats young stars and smaller markets (21:41), give their postseason awards (44:02), and look ahead to Thursday night’s games (51:28). Finally, Jordan Ritter Conn joins Justin to talk about his new podcast 'What If? The Len Bias Story' on ...

Jun 10, 20211 hr 17 min

2021 NBA Playoffs for The Ringer NBA Show

The Ringer NBA team is providing instant reactions to all the playoff action and news five days a week. SUN: postgame show with Kevin O'Connor and J. Kyle Mann; MON: 'Real Ones' with Logan Murdock & Raja Bell; TUE: 'Group Chat' with Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney & Wosny Lambre; THURS: 'Real Ones' with Logan Murdock & Raja Bell; FRI: 'The Answer' with Chris Ryan & Seerat Sohi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jun 09, 202150 sec

The Phoenix Suns Are For Real. Plus: The Bucks-Nets Series Is A Bummer So Far. | Real Ones

Late Monday night, Logan and Raja get into Game 1 of the Suns-Nuggets second-round matchup, which Phoenix ran away with in the second half (2:15). Then they talk about this bummer of a Bucks-Nets series (20:45) and the Trail Blazers going out with a whimper (34:17), before Jomi puts the Mavericks, specifically Kristaps Porzingis, on pack watch (40:50). Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Guest: Jomi Adeniran Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...

Jun 08, 202151 min

The Clippers Advance, A Weird Game In Philly, and Monday's Matchups | Post Game

Kevin O'Connor and J. Kyle Mann sit down every Sunday of the NBA playoffs to bring you in-depth analysis of the latest matchups! Today they break down the Clippers victory over Dallas in Game 7 and explain how Kawhi Leonard can flip a switch and become one of the best players in the world (01:10). They then discuss the odd Atlanta-Philadelphia game that resulted in a Hawks victory (19:01). Then they preview the upcoming Monday games, discuss what they can expect from the Nets in their matchup ag...

Jun 07, 20211 hr 10 min

Kawhi's Monster Game 6 & Are Young Players Taking Over? | The Answer

Seerat is joined by The Ringer's Rob Mahoney to recap Kawhi Leonard's incredible performance in the Clippers' win over the Mavs, and they look ahead to Game 7 (1:24). Then Chris and Seerat discuss the youth movement that has been prevalent in these playoffs, and they briefly preview some second-round matchups (29:30). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Seerat Sohi Guest: Rob Mahoney Production Assistant: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jun 05, 20211 hr 5 min

David Fizdale on Luka and Juan Toscano-Anderson Shares Unique NBA Journey | Real Ones

David Fizdale joins Logan and Raja to talk about Luka Doncic’s heroic performance in Game 5 against the Clippers to go up 3-2 in the series (0:30), what the Clippers need to do to uplift their stars (15:00), whether LeBron James himself can still go supernova for the Lakers (30:00), and predictions for Thursday night’s games (41:00). Then, Warriors forward Juan Toscano-Anderson joins the podcast to talk about his journey to the NBA, playing professionally overseas, and quite a lot more (48:00). ...

Jun 03, 20211 hr 57 min

The Clippers Have No Answer For Luka. Plus, Celtics Upheaval and an Early Sixers-Hawks Preview | Group Chat

Justin, Rob, and Wos are joined by The Ringer's Jonathan Tjarks to discuss the Mavericks beating the Clippers again in Staples Center to take a 3-2 series lead. Then they talk about the Hawks and Sixers closing out their series and how they'll match up in the next round. After that, they recap Utah's blowout series-clinching victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. Lastly, they discuss what's next for the Wizards, Grizzlies, and Knicks after being eliminated and the Boston Celtics after their changes...

Jun 03, 20211 hr 9 min

Bill Simmons on Ben Simmons, the Celtics, and Playoff Predictions. Plus, Fans Are Still Acting Stupid. | Real Ones

Bill Simmons joins Logan and Raja on Monday night to talk about whether Ben Simmons can carry the 76ers through without Joel Embiid (3:34), how the Bucks have transformed their reputation during their sweep of the Heat (13:41), and predictions for Tuesday night’s games (26:30). Then Logan and Raja talk about how fans in NBA stadiums are still acting stupid by antagonizing players (38:00), before Jomi Adeniran joins them to recount his trip to Palmdale after he lost a bet to Logan and Raja that t...

Jun 01, 20211 hr 5 min

Can the Clippers Come Back and Win the Series? | The Answer

Seerat Sohi is joined by Wosny Lambre to discuss the Los Angeles Clippers' Game 3 win and if they believe the Clippers can come back and win the series. Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Wosny Lambre Production Assistant: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 29, 202135 min
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