NBA Draft
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Ranking the Last 10 NBA No. 1 Picks, a Wemby Check-In With Sean Elliott, and the Future of Scouting Basketball With Mark Silver
Sean Elliott comes on to talk about Victor Wembanyama’s mentality and NBA potential, and Mark Silver joins to discuss player tracking and how this data can enhance scouting
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NBA Prospect Rankings and NFL Free Agency
Plus, Cousin Sal and Tate share their reactions to the biggest moves from NFL free agency, predict the lines for the NCAA tourney, and much more
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The NBA Postseason Belief Scale
Verno and KOC discuss their levels of belief in all of the potential playoff teams in each conference
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The Top 50 Prospects in the 2024 NBA Draft
Our expanded big board has everything you need to know about the incoming draft class—from potential no. 1 picks to second-round role players, and everyone in between
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NBA Mock Draft 2.0: What If the Spurs Win the Lottery Again?
Without a Victor Wembanyama–type prospect in this year’s class, the top of the draft is wide open. How might things play out if San Antonio gets the top pick?
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The Nuggets Sweep the Season Series Against the Celtics, Edwards Drops 44, and Luka’s Historic Performance in a Win Over the Heat
Verno and KOC also quickly check in on the top NBA draft prospects and guys to watch with conference tournaments beginning
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The Wait and Weight for Bronny James
The world is watching impatiently as LeBron’s oldest son tries to follow in his father’s impossible footsteps. But despite unfathomable pressure, Bronny isn’t crumbling. "It’s who he is as a person," says USC coach Andy Enfield.
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LeBron’s 180 on Bronny. Plus, NFL Combine Rumors With Albert Breer.
Ryen and Albert also discuss the futures for Fields, Higgins, Wilson, and Cousins
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NBA Trade Rumor Recap, Embiid’s Surgery, and Draft Talk
Verno and KOC discuss the 76ers’ next move after Joel Embiid’s injury, whether the Hawks should consider trading Trae Young instead of Dejounte Murray, LeBron’s pressure on the Lakers, and so much more
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AFC and NFC Championship Preview, Taylor Swift Vs. T-Pain, Wemby-Chet 2.0, and 2024 NBA Draft Prospects
Tate and KOC also talk about the Bucks’ coaching transition from Adrian Griffin to Doc Rivers
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2024 NBA Mock Draft 1.0
It’s never too early to start mocking. Who’s in the race to go no. 1 this year? We project the first 30 picks in June’s draft.
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The Ringer’s 2024 NBA Draft Guide
Goodbye, Wemby. Hello, um, new guys? Get to know this year’s class with our in-depth scouting reports and player comps for the top 30 prospects.
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Imagining Siakam With the Warriors, the Bucks’ Championship-Caliber Defense, and Why a Two-Day Draft Makes Sense
Verno and KOC also discuss the silver linings for the Grizzlies after Ja Morant’s season-ending injury and Kawhi Leonard’s contract extension with the Clippers
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Izan Almansa on Joining the G League and Growing His Game
Almansa and KOC talk Izan’s shooting confidence, Joel Embiid vs. Nikola Jokic, playing on the Spain national team, and more!
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Alex Sarr May Be the Most Intriguing Prospect in the 2024 NBA Draft Class
The 7-foot-1 French teenager is a skyscraping wing in a center’s body who stole the show in two exhibition games against the G League Ignite. Said one NBA GM of the draft next June: "Sarr could go first."
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Matas Buzelis on Winning Mentality and Making History
Talking with a top draft prospect
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The Coach Prime of College Basketball, the Muted 2024 Draft Class, and More Men’s CBB Story Lines With J. Kyle Mann
Tate and Kyle also discuss Colorado football head coach Deion Sanders’s sports weekend
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Alex Sarr on NBA Expectations and Developing His Offense
Talking Sarr’s expectations for developing his defense for the next level, how he got involved in basketball, the importance of finding his jump shot, favorite French players, and more
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Ron Holland on What Makes Him Such an Intriguing NBA Prospect
Ron Holland joins KOC to talk his basketball journey, defensive versatility, growing offensive game, and more!
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Way-Too-Early Prospect Rankings for the 2024 NBA Draft
This class may not have a definitive no. 1 pick, but it does have several high-impact prospects who could play their way to the top of big boards
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Summer League Impressions and an Early Look at the 2024 Draft Class
Who is the better prospect between Matas Buzelis and Ron Holland?
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Scoot Henderson Playbook, Teams Ready to Make the Leap, and Summer League Impressions
Scoot Henderson joins the pod at NBA summer league to discuss his debut with the Portland Trail Blazers
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Victor Wembanyama’s Shaky Arrival, Jabari Smith Jr.’s Growth, and the Messy Hornets
Plus, KOC and J. Kyle Mann discuss Amen Thompson’s and Scoot Henderson’s summer league debuts
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Examining the Electric Scoot Henderson
J. Kyle Mann takes a deep dive into Henderson’s game and details his potential impact on the Trail Blazers
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The Dude Does Everything
Jason breaks down the Chicago White Sox–Los Angeles Angels series and points to Shohei Ohtani as the best current MLB player, and Vinnie Goodwill joins to talk the NBA draft and the state of the Chicago Bulls
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NBA Draft Leftovers, Best/Worst Fits, and Looking Ahead to the Offseason
KOC and J. Kyle Mann also discuss their expectations for this year’s Summer League
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The Miller Decision, 2023 Favorite Draft Classes, and Will Wade’s Latest Violation With J. Kyle Mann
Tate and J. Kyle Mann also discuss the deleted video of Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs shootaround, Jahvon Quinerly’s entrance into the transfer portal, and West Virginia’s new interim head coach
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Sneaky Sacramento, Free Agency Deal Guesses, and the “One More Time” Draft With Ryen Russillo
Bill and Ryen discuss some of their post-draft thoughts and then speculate on potential free agency contracts
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2023 Draft Reactions and WTF Is Up With This Warriors–Chris Paul Trade?
Plus, Austin and Pausha talk through the top picks from the 2023 draft and the impact these young players could have on their respective new teams
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Marcus Smart Therapy Session With Bill Simmons and His Dad
The guys also briefly talk about the Patriots and their chances of signing DeAndre Hopkins
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NBA Draft Reactions: Big Surprises, Risers and Fallers, and Contenders Reloading. Plus, the Marcus Smart Trade.
Verno and KOC also debate whether Bilal Coulibaly could have a Giannis-like growth spurt after being selected in the top 10
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Celtics Trade Marcus Smart, 76ers Trade Speculation, and White Sox and Cubs Rally
Plus, John Jastremski breaks down the New York Knicks’ greatest draft busts
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NBA Draft Recap! Miller Over Scoot and Best/Worst Picks With Sam Vecenie, Plus Chris Paul to the Warriors
Plus, Ryen recaps the NYC live show before answering some listener-submitted Life Advice questions
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That’s the Business
Jason examines NBA draft night and the Chicago Bulls’ relative inactivity so far this offseason