Wos sits down with Meadowlark Media's Tom Haberstroh, to analyze and reflect on LeBron’s career following his record-breaking performance to become the NBA's all-time scoring leader. They take a deeper dive into his time at with the Miami Heat and more profound moments throughout his career. Host: Wosny Lambre Guest: Tom Haberstroh Producer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Feb 11, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Austin and Pausha are talking everything NBA trade deadline, starting with Austin's former T-Wolves teammate D’Angelo Russell being traded back to the Lakers and veteran point guard Mike Conley coming to Minnesota. They discuss what the Lakers are getting from D-Lo and touch on how the Timberwolves can use Conley on their roster (3:49). Then, they weigh in on the two biggest trades of the deadline, Kyrie Irving heading to the Mavericks and Kevin Durant to the Suns, and discuss how these trades a...
Feb 10, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Logan is joined by The Ringer’s J. Kyle Mann to react to the most significant moves from this year’s explosive NBA trade deadline. First, they open by breaking down the Phoenix Suns’ trade for Kevin Durant and its seismic impact on the rest of the league (2:15). Next, the guys discuss why the Los Angeles Lakers’ decision to move on from Russell Westbrook and add a handful of young pieces will improve their long-term chances of winning (19:18). Along the way, they talk about the Detroit Pistons t...
Feb 09, 2023•1 hr 19 min
Justin, Rob, and Wos give their instant reactions to the three-team trade between the Lakers, Timberwolves, and Jazz (01:25). They discuss whether the addition of D’Angelo Russell, Malik Beasley, and Jarred Vanderbilt makes the Lakers significantly better and discuss the trades from the perspectives of Utah and Minnesota. After, they discuss LeBron James passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the all-time scoring leader in regular season history (23:29). They discuss James’s performance, his impact, and...
Feb 08, 2023•1 hr 34 min
Kyle and Seerat get together on the eve of the NBA trade deadline to talk about how mid-season trades can alter a franchise's championship trajectory. They begin their conversation by dissecting Seerat's birthday pickup game and the Kyrie Irving trade to the Mavericks. This leads to an examination of some organizations around the league who could be looking to add an extra piece this year to retain their dominance, particularly the Bucks, Nets, and Celtics (13:45). Next, they focus on the Memphi...
Feb 08, 2023•1 hr 13 min
Logan and Raja share their reactions to the Dallas Mavericks' trade for Kyrie Irving, how he fits alongside Luka Doncic, and whether or not they made the right move long term (2:00). Along the way, they talk about the Kevin Durant trade rumors heating up ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline (15:00). Later, the guys discuss the reported postgame altercation between a friend of Ja Morant’s and members of the Indiana Pacers (37:00). Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Associate Producer: Jonathan Kerm...
Feb 06, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Logan and Justin fire up the mics to immediately react to the Brooklyn Nets’ blockbuster trade of Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks (0:56). Then, they discuss what this means for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, who were seemingly favorites to land Irving (12:55). Later, they discuss Kyrie’s potential long-term future with the Mavs (19:13), what happens with Kevin Durant in Brooklyn (28:50), and much more. Hosts: Logan Murdock and Justin Verrier Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Pr...
Feb 06, 2023•56 min
Wos is back with breaking news! He and Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer sit down to discuss their initial thoughts upon hearing that Kyrie Irving is requesting a trade from the Brooklyn Nets ahead of the deadline. Later on in the show, Wos talks with Mo Dakhil of ‘Bleacher Report’ and ‘The Athletic’ to discuss other potential trade deadline deals including the Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors, Milwaukee Bucks, and more! Host: Wosny Lambre Guests: Kevin O’Connor and Mo Dakhil Producers: Jade Wha...
Feb 03, 2023•57 min
Austin and Pausha are joined by Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, a.k.a. “Ant-Man,” for a fun, wide-ranging conversation. They start by reacting to the fresh news of Ant not being selected as a Western Conference All-Star and discuss other players who may have been overlooked (3:48). Then, they talk through his past playing football before eventually finding his passion in basketball (9:38) and dive into last year’s playoff run against the Grizzlies and how playoff experience has impa...
Feb 03, 2023•53 min
Logan and Raja touch on last week’s marquee matchup between Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid before discussing how big men in the NBA have evolved over the years (2:03). Later, they talk about what the future looks like for the league’s most dominant bigs (35:00). Finally, the guys close out with their Real Ones of the Week (47:00). Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Production Assistant: Kai Grady The 'Ringer NBA' squad is coming to Salt Lake City for NBA All-Sta...
Feb 02, 2023•54 min
Justin, Rob, and Wos discuss who the most intriguing teams are ahead of the trade deadline and the possible acquisitions these teams could make. They talk about the Raptors, Knicks, Warriors, Lakers, and Pelicans. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely The 'Ringer NBA' squad is coming to Salt Lake City for NBA All-Star Weekend! Get your tickets here ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Kyle and Seerat get together to celebrate LeBron James's legacy on the cusp of him overtaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the NBA's all-time scoring leader. They talk about when they first became aware of LeBron, and discuss how he was able to navigate extreme fan-base expectations and media scrutiny to get to this historic point (4:45). They then dig into many of the key chapters and moments of his career, and the personal adjustments he made to stay healthy for so long (18:30). They end the pod by ...
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 19 min
Logan and Raja open the episode with a discussion of the impact of the referee's missed called at the end of regulation of Lakers-Celtics (02:00). Later, Logan is joined by The Athletic’s Marcus Thompson to discuss the Golden State Warriors, the underrated value of Bob Myers, his impending contract talks, and the ripple effect that his leaving would create (33:00). Then, Logan asks Marcus whether a handful of Warriors are staying or leaving. Host: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Guest: Marcus Thomps...
Jan 30, 2023•1 hr 42 min
Wos sits down with comedian and podcaster Adam Friedland to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers and their past and current dynamics, focusing on Kobe, LeBron, and AD. Later in the show, the two discuss the similarities between soccer and basketball, then touch on Adam's career as a comedian and podcaster. Host: Wosny Lambre Guest: Adam Friedland Producer: Ben Cruz and Jade Whaley *The Ringer NBA squad is coming to Salt Lake City for NBA All-Star Weekend! Get your tickets here !* Learn more about your...
Jan 27, 2023•46 min
Austin and Pausha revisit the Wolves’ big win against the Pelicans, highlighting Anthony Edwards’s 37-point performance, then talk about the other supreme scorers around the league dropping 30-plus points per game (4:00). Later, they talk through some off- and on-court drama—including Draymond Green taking ownership for his actions in Golden State (28:46) and the recent incident with Shannon Sharpe and the Grizzlies, before discussing the NBA’s Rivalry Week and the evolution of competition with ...
Jan 27, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Logan and Raja are back to give their thoughts on this week’s Lakers-Wizards trade and how the move impacts both teams (3:08). Along the way, the guys discuss LeBron’s incredible play as he nears the all-time scoring record (24:06). Later, they honor Kobe Bryant three years after his death by sharing some of their favorite stories about the Lakers legend (42:11). Finally, the guys close out with their Real Ones of the Week (65:37). Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Associate Producer: Jonathan ...
Jan 26, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Justin, Rob, and Wos look to play matchmaker with some of the biggest stars that are potentially on the move before the trade deadline. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 26, 2023•1 hr 19 min
Kyle and Seerat get together to discuss why teams around the league aren't choosing to dive to the bottom standings to improve their draft statuses lately, using the intricacies of the recent Lakers-Wizards trade as a conversational springboard. They start on the Lakers side of the deal and talk about whether new acquisition Rui Hachimura can help them in their playoff aspirations (9:54). After the break, they examine the Wizards' current state and the history of misses in both the draft and tra...
Jan 25, 2023•52 min
Logan and Raja discuss the verbal altercation between Shannon Sharpe and Dillon Brooks at the Grizzlies-Lakers game last week and courtside heckling (2:00). Next, the guys talk about making it through the dog days of the season and next month’s All-Star Weekend (28:00). Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Production Assistant: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jan 23, 2023•59 min
Austin and Pausha recap the Wolves’ close win against the Raptors and discuss how certain teams should handle their playoff aspirations when they’re in that middle ground of tanking or making a run (1:42). Then, they touch on a player’s mentality when trade rumors circulate (4:38), look at how home-court advantage impacts teams (10:41), and revisit their viral highlight culture conversation. Later, they share their mid-season awards for MVP, Rookie of the Year, and best potential dunk contest pa...
Jan 20, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Wos sits down with The Ringer's Chris Ryan to discuss the current state of the 76ers and their dynamics this season (1:32). They touch on Embiid, Harden, and Doc Rivers's strategy with the team (12:42). Later on in the episode they discuss the state of the Eastern Conference as a whole, including the Knicks, Nets, Heat, and Pacers (21:49). To end the podcast, Chris gives an interesting movie recommendation and the two talk about what they do upon returning to their home of New York (35:20). Host...
Jan 20, 2023•45 min
Logan and Raja are joined by four-time WNBA champion Sue Bird to discuss what it’s like to be done playing basketball after such a storied career and how she’s been spending her time now that she’s retired (2:43). Next, she explains to the guys what it was like playing women’s basketball overseas and how it compared to playing in the States (15:00). Later, she talks about how important the WNBA is for aspiring young players and where the league is going (35:30). Finally, they close out with thei...
Jan 19, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Justin, Rob, and Wos make their All-Star picks, with a unique twist; they pick the 24 most deserving players regardless of conferences. They discuss their starters (07:09), reserves (23:33), and who missed the cut (58:29). Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 18, 2023•1 hr 12 min
J. Kyle Mann and Seerat Sohi tap the classic quote from 'The Matrix' to discuss two NBA teams that are currently trending in opposite directions. They begin by detailing how the New York Knicks have catered their recent roster moves to coach Tom Thibodeau's defensive schemes, which resulted in their recent success (4:16). They then dive into GM Tim Connelly's personnel misevaluations in Minnesota and talk about the player adjustments he can make to steer that squad back to a more cohesive identi...
Jan 18, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Wos is back with Adam Mares, VP of creative production at DNVR Sports and the host of two Nuggets podcasts. They discuss the current state of the Denver Nuggets mid-season, Nikola Jokic, and Jokic's critical role with the Nuggets this season. Host: Wosny Lambre Guest: Adam Mares Producer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 13, 2023•39 min
Austin and Pausha break down the latest in the world of hoops and start with Wednesday's game between the Timberwolves and Pistons, where they break down the Wolves’ underwhelming performance and discuss how they can continue to improve (2:49). Then, they weigh in on the structure of the game due to the play-in strategy (8:22), dive into the veterans that have helped mold Austin’s career (19:37), and discuss how highlight culture has killed the game of basketball (30:45). Later, they share thoug...
Jan 13, 2023•57 min
Logan and Raja are joined by ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith to discuss what it was like to cover Allen Iverson and the Philadelphia 76ers during his time as a columnist for The Philadelphia Inquirer (4:52). Along the way, Raja and Stephen briefly reminisce on the eccentric nature of head coach Larry Brown (20:19). Next, the ‘First Take’ host explains how his bond with Kobe Bryant evolved over the course of their careers (26:46). Later, they talk about Smith’s new book, ‘Straight Shooter,’ and his past ...
Jan 12, 2023•39 min
Justin and Wos run through some of the recent news around the Association, including Steph Curry’s return, Kevin Durant’s injury, and more. Hosts: Justin Verrier and Wosny Lambre Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 11, 2023•55 min
Kyle and Seerat are joined by Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela. They start their conversation by detailing his beginnings as a young athlete in Switzerland and his first impressions upon arrival to the NBA. Clint then talks about drawing inspiration from French players like Tony Parker, transitioning from soccer to basketball, and the hardest player to defend in the league (7:02). Next, they shine a spotlight on the Rockets' Game 7 meltdown versus the Warriors in the 2018 Western Conference fin...
Jan 11, 2023•1 hr 11 min
Logan and Raja discuss how coaching tactics are approached for younger teams and the importance of a strong relationship between the coaching staff and the rookies (5:00). Next, Raja explains why having a veteran in the locker room for a young team is invaluable (16:00). Later, the guys introduce a new segment called "Do We Believe Their Raps?" where they debate which of the league’s top teams are legit and which ones aren’t (32:00). Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Associate Producer: Jonatha...
Jan 09, 2023•1 hr 7 min
