Logan and Raja are joined this week by ESPN’s Bomani Jones and they get right to the shits. They talk about Bomani’s new sports show coming to HBO in March (2:00), the new situations in Brooklyn and Philly (10:00), and how player movement driven by player empowerment has shaped the NBA we see today (23:00). Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Guest: Bomani Jones Associate Producers: Sasha Ashall and Mike Wargon Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...
Feb 17, 2022•51 min
Verrier, Rob, and Wos discuss the most interesting teams—in a good and bad way—after the trade deadline, including the Celtics, Bucks, Jazz, and more (13:21). Then they play matchmaker and pick out where some of the top buyout-market guys would fit best (42:30). Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Production Assistant: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Feb 16, 2022•1 hr 1 min
J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks return to talk about the youth movement in basketball. They begin by discussing Marvin Bagley and how his role could change with the Pistons (06:23). They also talk about some notable young players highlighted in last week's trade deadline (17:58). And then they discuss Anfernee Simons and the insight of Portland's front office (25:51). Hosts: J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...
Feb 15, 2022•53 min
Logan and Raja first get into Raja’s thoughts on the James Harden for Ben Simmons trade (0:30) before NBA news-breaker Shams Charania joins to explain all the behind-the-scenes actions surrounding the moves and non-moves at the trade deadline (15:00). Finally, Jomi and Sasha jump on to discuss the new trailer for ‘Bridgerton’ and name their MVP for Season 2 (46:20). Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Guest: Shams Charania Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about yo...
Feb 14, 2022•59 min
Wos is joined Kristian Winfield from the New York Daily News to discuss the Brooklyn Nets. First, they break down how the Ben Simmons trade helps the Nets on the court (1:56). Then they get into when they first knew something was up with James Harden (7:41) and what went wrong with Harden in Brooklyn (12:34). Host: Wosny Lambre Guest: Kristian Winfield Production: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Feb 13, 2022•30 min
Chris and Seerat are joined by The Ringer's own Justin Verrier to analyze the James Harden-Ben Simmons trade. The conversation then leads to a discussion about the viability of teams with a 'Big Three' (17:00) and the effect the player empowerment era is having on the league and fandom. (23:39) They wrap up the pod by talking about the Mavs trading Kristap Porzingis and the Domantas Sabonis trade to the Kings. (39:06) Hosts: Chris Ryan and Seerat Sohi Guest: Justin Verrier Production Assistant: ...
Feb 11, 2022•48 min
Up top, Logan is joined by Rob Mahoney to talk about the trades that went down right before the deadline at noon PT, starting with the blockbuster trade sending James Harden to the 76ers and Ben Simmons to the Nets (1:15). Then they get into the trade that sent Spencer Dinwiddie to the Mavericks and Kristaps Porzingis to the Wizards (amongst other moves the Wizards made) (24:00), what the Suns look like with Torrey Craig back on the roster (27:15), the Lakers staying put at the deadline (32:40),...
Feb 11, 2022•1 hr 11 min
Verrier, Rob, and Wos debate what can (and should) be done to solve the Lakers' problems at the deadline (1:40), before breaking down the surprising trades for Domantas Sabonis and CJ McCollum and making final predictions (18:00). Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, Wosny Lambre Producer: Devon Manze Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 09, 2022•1 hr 5 min
J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks return to break down the news of the Tyrese Haliburton trade to the Indiana Pacers and what might have been behind a move like this (00:24). Plus, they break down the game of Tyrese Maxey of the 76ers and how he can grow in Philadelphia (24:40). Hosts: J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 09, 2022•45 min
Kevin O’Connor, Seerat Sohi, and Logan Murdock got together on Greenroom to discuss today’s trade between the Sacramento Kings and Indiana Pacers, which sent Tyrese Haliburton, Buddy Hield, and Tristan Thompson to Indiana in exchange for Domantas Sabonis, Jeremy Lamb, Justin Holiday, and a 2027 second-round pick. Host: Kevin O’Connor Guests: Seerat Sohi and Logan Murdock Associate Producers: Jessie Lopez and Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Feb 08, 2022•30 min
It’s trade season! Logan and Raja talk about the rumors swirling around a potential James Harden–Ben Simmons trade (0:30), including the little details of Harden’s behavior that indicate something might be going down. Then they talk about the whispers about the Knicks wanting CJ McCollum (28:30), and the Caris LeVert–Ricky Rubio trade (36:00), before Jomi comes on to express his excitement about Liz Cambage signing with the L.A. Sparks (38:35). Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Guest: Jomi Aden...
Feb 07, 2022•46 min
Wos is joined by Sarah Todd, who covers the Jazz for the Deseret News, to discuss the Jazz's recent struggles (1:26). Then they get into the complicated dynamic between Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell (12:44). Host: Wosny Lambre Guest: Sarah Todd Production: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 07, 2022•29 min
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 Sohi Production Assistant: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 05, 2022•59 min
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 Simmons Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 05, 2022•59 min
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 Bell Guests: Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall Social: Jomi Adeniran Lea...
Feb 03, 2022•1 hr 2 min
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 Lambre Production Assistant: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 02, 2022•1 hr 7 min
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 Tjarks Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Feb 01, 2022•50 min
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 Bell Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jan 31, 2022•39 min
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 you...
Jan 31, 2022•36 min
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...
Jan 28, 2022•44 min
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 Murd...
Jan 27, 2022•49 min
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...
Jan 26, 2022•1 hr 3 min
J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks return to discuss young prospect Paolo Banchero, how size and defense can be a well-developed asset for a young college player, and what comparable players like AJ Griffin can do. Hosts: J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 25, 2022•47 min
Logan is joined by The Ringer’s Jackie MacMullan to talk about the Celtics' past, present, and future, including the team’s issues holding onto talent, how Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum can play together, and her favorite stories about Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and more. Host: Logan Murdock Guest: Jackie MacMullan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 24, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Wos is joined by Amin Elhassan of Meadowlark Media and SiriusXM NBA Radio to discuss the Bulls’ surprising season and investigate whether their success is sustainable in the playoffs (2:30). Then, they get into the Bucks and whether they should be considered the championship favorites (18:49). Host: Wosny Lambre Guest: Amin Elhassan Production: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jan 24, 2022•41 min
Chris and Seerat start the pod by reacting to the Suns' big win over the Mavericks on Thursday night and discuss the possibility of Phoenix returning to the NBA Finals. They then pivot to the MVP race and where some of the superstars should rank in the conversation, notably Luka Dončić, Joel Embiid, Nikola Jokić and Chris Paul. (10:00) Next they touch on Daryl Morey's recent comments regarding Ben Simmons and the current trade market (16:55), Kyrie's Irving's return to the Nets (24:28) and the e...
Jan 22, 2022•45 min
We’re halfway through the season and the Lakers are the gift that keeps on giving. Logan and Raja talk about the rumors that Frank Vogel’s job is in jeopardy, the Russell Westbrook experiment, and much more. Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 20, 2022•47 min
Justin, Rob, and Wos play a little news roulette and discuss some of the major injuries around the league, their thoughts on Frank Vogel being on the hot seat, and the three-team trade between the Spurs, Celtics, and Nuggets. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Production Assistant: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 19, 2022•52 min
J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks are back to talk about the new and exciting prospects of the NBA. They begin with the promising Cam Reddish of the New York Knicks and how to best utilize his talents (01:47). Then they dive deep on the explosive run the young Memphis Grizzlies have had with Ja Morant at the helm (14:40). Hosts: J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jan 18, 2022•50 min
Wos is joined by Nate Duncan of 'The Dunc'd On Podcast' and 'Hollinger & Duncan NBA Show' to discuss Ben Simmons and his trade value (2:05) before getting into whether the Warriors will be able to replicate their success this season in the playoffs (21:24). Finally, they give their quick thoughts on who the NBA MVP will be (27:01). Host: Wosny Lambre Guest: Nate Duncan Production: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jan 17, 2022•33 min