The Ringer NBA Show
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Thunder Trade Targets, Lauri Markkanen’s Value, Should the Cavs Reset, and Other League Observations
Plus, Verno and KOC discuss the promising development of Coby White, give credit to James Harden and Clippers, and share their expectations for Ja Morant as he’s set to make his season debut against the Pelicans
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Questions Heading Into 2024
Logan serves Howard a bunch of bigger-picture questions for the 2024 half of the season, including topics such as the Kings’ playoff readiness, Anthony Edwards’s potential as face of the league, and more
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Is This Anything?
Michael Pina joins Justin and Wos to discuss the Clippers, Warriors, and Mavericks
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Warriors’ Silver Linings, the Clippers Are Back, and NBA Trade Season Is Here
The guys also discuss the odd behavior from Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Pacers after he broke the Bucks’ franchise record with 64 points in a game
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What Draymond Green’s Suspension Means for the Warriors. Plus, Bomani Jones on Today’s Sports Media Environment.
Bomani Jones joins the show to talk about transitioning to podcasting full time, how he gauges success as a creative in the modern-day media landscape, what he learned from his experience at HBO, and much more
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Which Teams Should Buy, Sell, or Stay Put as Trade Season Begins
Justin, Rob, and Wos discuss what moves teams like the Pelicans and Bulls should make in the coming months
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NBA Standings Check-In, Zion’s Comeback, DeRozan Trades, a Lakers Master Class, and a Tournament Recap
Verno and KOC give their final thoughts on the in-season tournament, discussing the Lakers’ dominant defense, what the Pacers lack, and ideas for future tournaments
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Was the In-Season Tournament a Success? Plus, Is Bron and Bronny Playing Together Really a Possibility?
Logan, Raja, and Howard talk the in-season tournament, as well as the possibility of the first father and son duo in NBA history with LeBron and Bronny James
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The Lakers Make In-Season Tourney History. Plus, Some Historic Losers.
Justin and Rob also debate whether now is the right time for the Pacers to make a big trade
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Tournament Instant Reaction: Haliburton’s Rising Star Power and Lakers Dominance
Verno and KOC discuss Tyrese Haliburton’s continuing rise as a star and the Lakers’ complete and utter dominance over the Pelicans
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What’s Holding Zion and the Pelicans Back? Plus, LeBron Is All About the Vibes.
The guys also discuss what the NBA’s benchmarks are for a completely successful inaugural in-season tournament
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Have the New Bucks Arrived? Plus, More Takeaways From the In-Season Tournament Quarterfinals.
Justin, Rob, and Wos preview Pelicans-Lakers and Pacers-Bucks
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In-Season Tournament Check-In
Logan, Raja, and Beck discuss Tyrese Haliburton’s early-season success with the Pacers, the vibes of the Knicks so far, the Giannis and Dame duo thus far, and much more
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Western Conference Confidence Scale
Justin, Rob, and Wos get together to break down the Kings’ success and explore the Mavericks’ roster limitations
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The NBA’s Biggest Surprises and Disappointments So Far, Plus an In-Season Tournament Preview
The guys also discuss KOC’s article detailing the need for the Warriors to reinvent themselves around Steph Curry
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The Beginning of the End for the Warriors and Unpacking the In-Season Tournament Group Winners
Logan and Raja discuss each of the eight teams that made it out of the group stage, break down the matchups, and share their thoughts on how the in-season tournament has elevated play across the board
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A Wild Finish to In-Season Tournament Group Play
Justin, Rob, and Wos recap the final day of group play before discussing some other NBA news
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Can Devin Booker Win MVP? Plus, KOC’s Power Rankings, the Surging Sixers, and True Contenders
Verno and KOC also discuss their concerns about the Detroit Pistons, whether CJ McCollum should come off the bench when he returns and the bad optics of the Josh Giddey investigation
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Draymond Doubles Down, and Pop’s In-Game Defense of Kawhi Leonard
Logan, Raja, and Howard discuss Draymond Green’s quotes on his altercation with Rudy Gobert and Gregg Popovich halting a game against the Clippers to stop fans from booing Kawhi Leonard
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One-Month Survey: Best Player, Best Team, and More
Justin, Rob, and Wos also chat about the mulligans they’d like for some preseason takes
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Thanksgiving Week Mismatch Mega-Pod
Verno and KOC go through last night’s in-season tournament play, covering the Pacers, the 76ers’ struggles, the Suns’ success, and more. Finally, with Thanksgiving tomorrow, the guys give out what they are most thankful for this NBA season!
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NBA Potluck: One Player, One Team, One Take
Justin, Rob, and Wos share their takes about a player, a team, and anything in the NBA
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How NBA Greats Spin Narratives for Motivation and Zach LaVine’s Potential Landing Spots. Plus, Chelsea Gray on Success With the Aces.
Plus, reactions to LeBron James’s Instagram post targeted at the people who "doubted" him after his move to Los Angeles
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The Warriors Are Down Bad, the Rockets Are Good (?), and the Zach LaVine Derby Is On
Plus, Justin, Rob, and Wos talk about Alperen Sengun’s impressive development
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Are the Warriors Dead? Plus, the Loaded Celtics, Haliburton’s Ascent, and Detroit’s Breakdown.
Verno and KOC discuss Draymond Green’s suspension for choking Rudy Gobert, Kelly Oubre Jr.’s strange situation after he was (or wasn’t) hit by a car, and some of the things they like and dislike about the NBA season so far
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Timberwolves Are a Legit Contender, and We Welcome the New Era of Players
Plus, Austin and Pausha discuss Draymond Green’s suspension
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Rasheed Wallace on Why the NBA Prioritizes Scoring, Perception vs. Reality With Media Narratives, and Winning a Title With the Pistons
Four-time NBA All-Star Rasheed Wallace also talks about what it was like getting traded by the Washington Bullets after his rookie year and playing for the Portland Trail Blazers
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Early Returns From a Potentially Historic Rookie Class
The guys discuss the top three picks from this past draft, Chet Holmgren, and a handful of other rookies who have caught their eye
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Maxey’s Rise, Steph Needs Help, and the Clippers’ Problems
Verno and KOC discuss a handful of teams whose stock is trending up, and which teams are trending down, covering the Los Angeles Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers, Golden State Warriors, and more
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What It Takes to Transition From an Up-and-Coming Team to a Conference Contender, and Which Young Teams Are Potential Pretenders
Logan, Raja, and Howard discuss a few NBA teams who look primed to take the next step from scrappy, talented teams to legitimate conference contenders
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NBA Panic Meter
Justin, Rob, and Wos chat about the teams that have struggled at the start of the season, including the Clippers, Grizzlies, and Bucks
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Harden and the Clippers’ Rocky Start, and Why the Sixers Are Now Thriving
Plus, Austin and Pausha talk about Giannis’s ridiculous ejection from the Bucks-Pistons game