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The ‘Real Ones’ 2021-22 NBA Season Preview

Logan and Raja talk playoff locks, potential dark horses, and who could get traded in the new season

By Raja Bell and Logan Murdock
Oklahoma City Thunder v Milwaukee Bucks Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images


In anticipation of the start of the 2021-22 NBA season, Logan and Raja kick this momentous week off with a season preview (0:40). They name their playoff locks and fringe teams for the East and West (6:50), three teams they’re concerned about (16:25), and three teams they’re higher and lower on than consensus (27:47). Then they do some quick-hitter questions, including whether Ben Simmons and Giannis Antetokounmpo will take and make 3s this season (38:22), whether Damian Lillard, Simmons, or Bradley Beal will get traded (43:35), which new head coach will have the greatest impact on their team (46:45), and the likelihood of a Lakers-Warriors Western Conference final (49:35).

Make sure to keep up with all of The Ringer’s NBA coverage on Twitter and Instagram @RingerNBA. Experience the excitement on Tuesday, October 19, with the whole Ringer NBA team with our 2021-22 NBA Previewpalooza, starting at 12:30 p.m. PT/3:30 p.m. ET on YouTube and across our social channels.

Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell
Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall

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