The Ringer NBA team provides insight, reporting, and analysis on the NBA five days a week. MON & THURS: 'Real Ones' with Logan Murdock & Raja Bell; TUES: 'The A... More
The Ringer NBA team provides insight, reporting, and analysis on the NBA five days a week. MON & THURS: 'Real Ones' with Logan Murdock & Raja Bell; TUES: 'The A... More
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Van Lathan on Zion Williamson’s Recent Antics, Ja Morant’s Potential Long-Term Suspension, and the Ever-Changing Media Landscape Around the Modern Athlete | Real Ones
Logan is joined by The Ringer’s Van Lathan to discuss the recent Zion Williamson controversy, how the media environment around the modern athlete has changed in recent years, and how off-the-court headlines can detract from a young player’s career (2:08). Later, the guys talk about the potential for a long-term suspension against Ja Morant and what that says about how the league handles punishment for players (35:58). Finally, the guys close with their Real Ones of the Week (62:30).
Host: Logan Murdock
Guest: Van Lathan
Producer: Jonathan Kermah
Production Assistant: Kai Grady
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2023-06-08
1:07:29
The Jokic-Murray Combo Makes History in Game 3, Plus the Chris Paul Derby Begins | Group Chat
Justin, Rob, and Wos recap the Denver Nuggets winning Game 3 of the NBA Finals on the road, headlined by 30-point triple-doubles for Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. They discuss Christian Braun’s breakout game, Jimmy Butler’s impact, and possible adjustments for the Miami Heat (3:03). Then, they sort through all of the news about Chris Paul potentially being waived by the Phoenix Suns, and discuss the best possible landing spots for the veteran point guard if he does leave Phoenix (40:20).
Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre
Producer: Isaiah Blakely
Additional Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz
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2023-06-08
1:05:10
What Is the Nuggets’ Offensive Solution to the Heat’s Zone Defense? | The Answer
Seerat and Michael start the pod by sharing their reactions to and insights from Miami’s victory over Denver in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. They then preview Game 3 by talking about their expectations of Jimmy Butler going forward, and what the Nuggets can do to combat the Heat’s complex defensive scheme (20:16).
Hosts: Seerat Sohi and Michael Pina
Associate Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz
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2023-06-06
59:41
Howard Beck on the Miami Heat Stealing Game 2, Defending Nikola Jokic, and Kyrie Irving Wanting LeBron James in Dallas | Real Ones
Logan and Raja are joined by longtime NBA sportswriter Howard Beck to discuss the Miami Heat stealing Game 2 of the NBA Finals from the Denver Nuggets and why road wins are essential for an underdog team (2:00). Along the way, they talk about the Heat’s defensive strategy on Nikola Jokic and the discourse surrounding it before making predictions about Game 3. Next, the guys unpack the report that Kyrie Irving reached out to LeBron James to ask him to join him in Dallas next year and why it’s an impossible outcome (36:00). Later, they briefly go back and forth on how long they think Ja Morant’s upcoming suspension will last (53:00).
Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell
Guest: Howard Beck
Producer: Jonathan Kermah
Production Assistant: Kai Grady
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2023-06-05
1:11:04
What’s the Heat’s Move in Game 2? Plus, Next Steps for New Coaching Hires. | Group Chat
Justin, Rob, and Wos preview Game 2 of the NBA Finals and talk about the moves Miami can do to compete with Denver. (02:00). They discuss if Game 1 was Miami’s best opportunity, whether more minutes should be given to Haywood Highsmith and Kevin Love, and Miami's lack of defenders for Nikola Jokic . After, they discuss the next steps for the Suns, Pistons, and Sixers after their recent coaching hires (28:29).
Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre
Producer: Eduardo Ocampo
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
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The Ringer NBA team provides insight, reporting, and analysis on the NBA five days a week. MON & THURS: 'Real Ones' with Logan Murdock & Raja Bell; TUES: 'The Answer' with Seerat Sohi & J. Kyle Mann; WED: 'Group Chat' with Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney & Wosny Lambre; FRI: 'Weekends With Wos' with Wosny Lambre & 'Off Guard' with Austin Rivers & Pausha Haghighi.