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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 Mondays and Thursdays, check out 'Group Chat' with Justin Verrier, Wosny Lambre and Rob Mahoney. Tap in on Tuesdays and Fridays for 'Real Ones' with Logan Murdock, Raja Bell and Howard Beck.

Episodes

The Celtics Way Bests Nembsanity | Group Chat

Justin and Wos recap the Celtics comeback win against the Pacers to take a 3-0 lead. They talk about Jayson Tatum’s big game, the valiant effort from the Pacers, and if there’s anything left the want to see from the Celtics this series (2:39). Then they talk about the Mavericks being up 2-0 on the Timberwolves and who in Minnesota is under the most pressure (33:29). Buy tickets to our live show in Los Angeles here! The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to le...

May 26, 20241 hr 1 min

Luka Calls Game on the T-Wolves, Adjustments for Ant Man and Can the Pacers Win a Game in the ECF?

Live on The Ringer NBA YouTube channel immediately following Luka Doncic’s nasty game-winner to put the Dallas Mavericks up 2-0 in the Western Conference Finals, The Ringer’s Justin Verrier and Tyler Parker attempt to catch their breath after an absolutely epic Game 2. The guys discuss Luka’s heroics, why Rudy Gobert was still in the game despite constantly being hunted, as well as Dereck Lively’s massive impact and the specific improvements Anthony Edwards needs to make for the Timberwolves to ...

May 25, 20241 hr 3 min

Why This Year’s Playoffs Are More Fun, Giving the Celtics Their Flowers, and Previewing Timberwolves-Mavs Game 2 | Real Ones

Logan and Raja discuss why this year’s postseason has been so exciting, the Boston Celtics' commanding 2-0 lead, and the impact of Tyrese Haliburton’s hamstring injury (1:12). Next, they talk about how the Mavs stole Game 1 and why they’re worried for the Timberwolves (26:40). Finally, the guys close with their Real Ones of the Week (46:33). Email us questions for Mailbag Monday! [email protected] The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more a...

May 24, 202453 min

Luka and Kyrie Switch Roles to Win Game 1. Plus, a Farewell to the Nuggets, and the Pacers’ Next Move. | Group Chat

Justin, Rob, and Wos give their immediate reactions to Luka and Kyrie carrying the Mavs to a big road win in Game 1 over the Timberwolves. They talk about Kyrie’s big first half and Luka’s big fourth quarter, Anthony Edwards's struggles, and what they expect moving forward in the series (9:07). Then, they talk about Boston sneaking past Indiana in Game 1, and what each team needs to improve on the rest of the series (41:17). Buy tickets to our live show in Los Angeles here! The Ringer is committ...

May 23, 20241 hr 2 min

Down Go the Defending Champion Nuggets, Ant vs. Luka, and the Knicks Running Out of Gas. Plus, Previewing the Conference Finals. | Real Ones

Logan, Raja, and Howard discuss Sunday’s exciting Game 7 double-header, the front office question marks hanging over the Timberwolves’ successful postseason run, Anthony Edwards growing as a leader, and how the Nuggets will move forward after this series loss (2:00). Along the way, they make predictions on the Timberwolves-Mavs Western Conference finals matchup. Next, they talk about the injury-riddled Knicks, Thibs’ polarizing coaching style, and Tyrese Haliburton transforming into a star (38:1...

May 20, 20241 hr 14 min

The Improbable Pacers Snuff Out the Battered Knicks. Plus, What’s Phase 2 in OKC? | Group Chat

Justin, Rob, and Wos talk about the Pacers' historic shooting performance in their Game 7 win over the Knicks to advance to the Eastern Conference finals. They discuss the toll of the Knicks' injuries and the Pacers' efficiency on offense and give an early preview of the Pacers' matchup against the Celtics in the Eastern Conference finals. They move on to discuss how the Mavericks closed out their series against the Thunder. They discuss how Luka and Kyrie play so well off each other, the impres...

May 20, 20241 hr 4 min

Knicks Running Out of Gas? Plus, Predictions for the MUST-SEE T-Wolves vs. Nuggets Game 7.

Live on The Ringer NBA YouTube channel immediately following Indiana’s Game 6 win over New York, The Ringer’s Seerat Sohi and Michael Pina offer immediate reaction to Friday’s sole playoff game (00:40). The duo talks about impressive performances from Pascal Siakam, Myles Turner, and … T.J. McConnell?! They also discuss the physical and emotional toll the playoffs have taken on the Knicks, before Seerat and Michael dole out their predictions for the winner-take-all Game 7 on Sunday (31:48). Afte...

May 18, 20241 hr 8 min

The Timberwolves Force a Game 7. Plus, Discussing the Possibility That JJ Redick Will Coach the Lakers. | Real Ones

Logan and Howard are back to dive into all things related to the second round of the playoffs, starting with the Timberwolves' 45-point win against the Nuggets (02:00). Later, the guys try to make sense of all the JJ Redick head-coaching rumors (34:00). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Logan Murdock and Howard Beck Producer: Jonathan Kermah Production Assistant: Kai Grady Social: Keith Fu...

May 17, 20241 hr 9 min

Luka’s Less-Gripey Magic, Mitchell’s Next Move, and Draft Lottery Ripple Effects | Group Chat

Justin, Rob, and Wos recap Wednesday night's games, starting with the Mavericks taking a 3-2 lead behind a spectacular performance from Luka Doncic. They talk about how the Mavs pulled off this win on the road, rotation adjustments made by both teams, and more (6:56). Then they move on to the Boston Celtics closing out their series with a Game 5 win over the Cavs. They provide their takeaways from the series and discuss what the future of Donovan Mitchell and the Cavs looks like (25:22). They wr...

May 16, 20241 hr 12 min

Timberwolves and Knicks Blow 2-0 Leads | Real Ones

Logan, Raja, and Howard are back to look back at the weekend’s playoff games. They open the discussion with reactions to the Timberwolves blowing a 2-0 lead at home against the Nuggets (02:00). Then, they look at the Knicks losing their 2-0 lead against the Pacers (20:00), before turning to Mavericks-Thunder (36:30). Later, the guys are joined by producer Kerm to answer your mailbag questions (46:30). Email us questions for Mailbag Monday! [email protected] Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bel...

May 13, 20241 hr 5 min

Dallas Runs Away From OKC, Boston Reanimates, and More. | Group Chat

Justin, Rob and Wos recap Saturday nights games starting with the Mavericks taking a 2-1 series lead over the Thunder (3:25). They discuss Kyrie’s second half heroics, another big PJ Washington game, and more. Then they discuss Boston’s bounce back victory over the Cavs to take a 2-1 lead (32:35). Lastly they quickly touch on Nuggets-Timberwolves, Pacers-Knicks series, and the Phoenix Suns hiring Mike Budenholzer as their new head coach (48:33). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Ple...

May 12, 20241 hr 7 min

The Nuggets Are Back. How Will the T-Wolves Respond? Plus, the Pacers’ Impressive Game 3 Performance and Saturday Preview

Live on The Ringer NBA YouTube channel immediately following the end of Nuggets vs. Timberwolves, The Ringer’s Logan Murdock and Rob Mahoney recap the night’s slate of NBA playoff games. They begin by discussing Denver righting the ship against Minnesota, Jamal Murray’s exceptional performance, and adjustments that the T-Wolves (especially Anthony Edwards) need to make moving forward. Then, the guys talk about Indiana’s resilient showing and a tough loss for New York (29:12) before previewing Sa...

May 11, 202458 min

Why the Mavs Defense Is the Key to Their Success, and the Celtics’ Lack of Consistency. Plus, Is Game 3 a Trap Game for the Knicks? | Real Ones

Logan and Raja discuss how the Mavs stole Game 2 from the Thunder, why Dallas is the perfect home for P.J. Washington, and why their defensive unit is playing at such a high level (2:44). Next, they talk about the frustrating inconsistency of the Boston Celtics and why their recent play is concerning (19:39). Later, they look ahead at the Game 3s of both the Knicks-Pacers and Nuggets-Timberwolves series (35:35). Finally, the guys close with their Real Ones of the Week (53:57). Email us questions...

May 10, 20241 hr 1 min

The Resilient Knicks Storm Back Against the Pacers. Plus, an Honest Conversation About the Denver Nuggets. | Group Chat

Justin, Rob, and Wos start by recapping the Knicks' comeback win over the Pacers to go up 2-0 (4:50). They also talk about the Knicks' injury woes and how that will impact them moving forward. Then they move to the Timberwolves, who are heading back to Minnesota up 2-0. They talk about what’s going wrong for the Nuggets and the outstanding defense and vastly improved offense from the Timberwolves (37:52). After that, they wrap up by briefly talking about Thunder-Mavs and Celtics-Cavs (50:08). Th...

May 09, 20241 hr 8 min

Why the Magic Are Actually Ahead of Schedule and a Knicks-Pacers Preview. Plus, Can Anthony Edwards Be the Best Player in the NBA? | Real Ones

Logan, Raja, and Howard discuss the somewhat anticlimactic Game 7 between Orlando and Cleveland, what the series highlighted about both teams, and how the Magic can take the next step (1:03). Next, they preview the upcoming Knicks-Pacers matchup and what each team needs to do to make it to the conference finals (18:35). Later, they look ahead at Game 2 of the Nuggets-Timberwolves series and what it will take for Anthony Edwards to become the best player in the NBA (42:01). Finally, the guys clos...

May 06, 20241 hr 17 min

Anthony Edwards Goes Supernova In Denver. Plus, Things We Think We Know After Round 1. | Group Chat

Justin and Wos give their instant reactions to Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves taking game 1 against the Denver Nuggets. They talk about the stars for each team, adjustments that can be made and if their thoughts on the series have changed at all. Then they discuss 5 things they think they know after the first round (26:07). They wrap up by briefly previewing Game 7 between the Cavs-Magic (56:45). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn...

May 05, 20241 hr 5 min

Mavericks Eliminate Clippers, Orlando Forces Game 7, and Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Preview

Live on The Ringer NBA YouTube channel immediately following the end of Mavericks v. Clippers, The Ringer’s Wosny Lambre and J. Kyle Mann react to a slew of NBA playoff action. First, they discuss Dallas’ win (01:12), Kyrie Irving’s “junkyard dog” mentality, what went wrong for the Clippers, and what changes Los Angeles could look to make in the offseason (10:30). Then, the guys preview the Thunder vs. Mavericks series (18:05) before giving their thoughts on Game 6 between the Cavaliers and Magi...

May 04, 202455 min

Rasheed Wallace on Jalen Brunson’s Ascension, Another Disappointing Bucks Season, and How Jokic Advanced the Big Man | Real Ones

Logan and Raja are joined by four-time NBA All-Star and cohost of ‘The Sheed & Tyler Show’ Rasheed Wallace to discuss Jalen Brunson’s burgeoning superstardom and the 76ers falling short once again (1:11). Next, they talk about how the Milwaukee Bucks fell apart late in the season and their next steps after another early exit in the postseason (23:03). Along the way, the former NBA champion explains how he developed his playing style, his thoughts on Nikola Jokic, and why the Timberwolves are...

May 03, 20241 hr 9 min

Another All-Time Clippers Stinker. Plus, Is LeBron Better Off Leaving L.A.? | Group Chat

Justin, Rob, and Wos discuss a tough night for the Los Angeles Clippers and Miami Heat. They briefly recap both games and discuss if the Clippers can come back in the series and what Miami's offseason potentially looks like. Then they talk about potential landing spots for Lebron James (34:10) and preview Timberwolves-Nuggets (49:07). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob M...

May 02, 20241 hr 7 min

Timberwolves Send the Suns Home in a Sweep | Real Ones

Logan, Howard, and Raja are back to praise the Timberwolves advancing to the second round for the first time in 20 years (02:00). Then, they discuss the ramifications that are coming up for the Suns in reaction to getting swept in the first round (20:23). Later, producer Kerm joins to read your questions for Logan, Howard, and Raja (47:00). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Logan Murdock, ...

Apr 29, 20241 hr 9 min

The Lakers Finally Beat Denver, Orlando Goes Electric, and More From Saturday’s Playoff Slate. | Group Chat

Justin and Rob recap Saturday night’s slate starting with the Lakers staving off elimination with a wire to wire win over the Nuggets (2:09). Then they talk about Orlando’s turnaround in the series and if they think the Cavs can bounce back (17:08). They wrap up with the Celtics dominant win over the Heat (32:59) and the Thunder taking a 3-0 on the Pelicans (48:39). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines availab...

Apr 28, 20241 hr 5 min

The Suns’ Flawed Approach, Kawhi Leonard’s Career Crossroads, and Where Do the Bucks Go from Here?

Immediately following the Timberwolves’ win over the Phoenix Suns, The Ringer’s Justin Verrier and Seerat Sohi went live on the Ringer NBA YouTube channel to react to tonight’s slate of playoff games (00:40). They begin by discussing Phoenix’s flaws and how much of their playoff struggles are to blame on Kevin Durant. Then, they give Anthony Edwards and the T-Wolves the love they deserve before moving onto Dallas’ win over the Clippers (25:12), which prompts Justin to claim that Kawhi Leonard is...

Apr 27, 20241 hr 4 min

The Nuggets' Greatness, Embiid's 50-Ball, and Suns in Trouble | Real Ones

Logan and Howard dive into last night’s big win in Los Angeles, putting the Nuggets up 3-0 against the Lakers (02:00). Then they take a moment to reflect on Joel Embiid leading the 76ers to victory through injury (19:30). Later, the guys discuss what could be the future of the Phoenix Suns before turning their attention to Real One of the Week (33:00). Email us questions for Mailbag Monday! [email protected] The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to l...

Apr 26, 20241 hr 5 min

A Celtics Therapy Session. Plus, Resetting Every First-Round Series After Two Games. | Group Chat

Justin, Rob, and Wos take a look at every playoff series after two games and discuss their thoughts on what they’ve seen so far and their keys moving forward. Heat-Celtics: (1:29) Thunder-Pelicans: (20:43) Clippers-Mavericks: (36:05) Timberwolves-Suns: (44:02) Nuggets-Lakers: (50:39) Knicks-Sixers: (55:15) Bucks-Pacers: (1:00:18) Cavs-Magic: (1:03:55) The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Just...

Apr 25, 20241 hr 11 min

One Burning Question for Each Game 1 of Opening Playoffs Weekend | Real Ones

Logan, Howard, and Raja are back to help you digest a weekend of Game 1s and kick off the 2024 NBA playoffs. Along the way, the guys discuss the Pelicans and Thunder game, which came down to the wire (05:00); whether James Harden’s Game 1 against the Mavericks is fool's gold (12:00); a disappointing outing for Tyrese Haliburton (36:00); and much more. Later, producer Kerm reads your questions for Logan, Howard, and Raja to answer (57:00). Hosts: Logan Murdock, Howard Beck, and Raja Bell Guest: J...

Apr 22, 20241 hr 18 min

Top-Line Takeaways From All of Saturday’s Game 1s | Group Chat

Justin, Rob, and Wos bring their biggest takeaways from Saturday’s Game 1s, starting with Lakers-Nuggets (2:50). Then they discuss Knicks-Sixers (14:55) and Timberwolves-Suns (25:26), and they wrap up with Cavs-Magic (39:35). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Tucker Tashjian Additional Production Supervision: Ben C...

Apr 21, 202455 min

Playoff Preview and Jontay Porter Banned From the NBA | Real Ones

Logan and Raja start the pod with former NBA player Jontay Porter getting banned for betting on games that he played in, and discuss why the league had to ban him (03:28). They then begin their playoff preview with the no. 7 Sixers facing the no. 2 Knicks. Is Joel Embiid healthy enough for the Sixers to upset the Knicks (16:09)? Can the no. 7 Lakers upset the no. 2 Denver Nuggets, even though they haven’t beaten them in their last eight contests (35:25)? Can the Clippers take care of the red-hot...

Apr 19, 20241 hr

First-Round Playoff Verriables. Plus, Batum Saves the Sixers. | Group Chat

Justin, Rob, and Wos start with their reactions to the two Eastern Conference play-in games, first with the Sixers beating the Heat, and then the Bulls beating the Hawks. They also briefly discuss their thoughts on Sixers-Knicks in the first round and how injuries will impact the Heat and Bulls moving forward. Then, they talk about Jontay Porter getting a lifetime ban from the NBA for betting. In the second part of the podcast, they debut a new segment called “The Verriables,” where they answer ...

Apr 18, 20241 hr 27 min

Previewing the Play-In Tournament Games. Plus, Can the Pacers Upset the Bucks? | Real Ones

Logan, Raja, and Howard discuss the upcoming play-in tournament matchups, how teams should approach the opportunity to target specific outcomes, and how the pool of veteran superstars pitted against young talent will shake out (2:00). Next, they briefly talk about whether the Pacers can upset the Bucks in the first round (35:00). Finally, the guys close with Mailbag Monday (41:15). Email us questions for Mailbag Monday! [email protected] The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Ple...

Apr 15, 20241 hr 3 min

Biggest Winners of the NBA Finale, Plus NBA Playoff Preview! | Group Chat

Justin, Rob, and Wos fire up the mics immediately after the conclusion of the 2023-24 NBA season to discuss the finale. They start with the Eastern Conference, discussing the final standings (2:07), the biggest winner of the day (10:39), and how the teams in the East make a case against the play-in games (23:03). Then they go over the Western Conference and discuss the biggest winners of the day (278:19), why Lakers fans should be rooting for them to lose their first play-in game to avoid the Nu...

Apr 15, 20241 hr 9 min
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