Marvin Bagley, Anfernee Simons, and Insight of the Front Office | Upside High
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks return to talk about the youth movement in basketball. They begin b...
Behind the Scenes of the Trade Deadline With Shams Charania | Real Ones
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja first get into Raja’s thoughts on the James Harden for Ben Simmons trade (0:30) bef...
How Ben Simmons Fits With the Nets and What Went Wrong With Harden | Weekends With Wos
13 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wos is joined Kristian Winfield from the New York Daily News to discuss the Brooklyn Nets. First, th...
Is This the Twilight of the Superteam? | The Answer
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Seerat are joined by The Ringer's own Justin Verrier to analyze the James Harden-Ben Simmo...
Trade Deadline Spectacular! James Harden for Ben Simmons, Dinwiddie for Porzingis, and More. | Real Ones
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Up top, Logan is joined by Rob Mahoney to talk about the trades that went down right before the dead...
Will the Lakers Make a Panic Trade? Plus, Second-Guessing the Sabonis and McCollum Deals. | Group Chat
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Verrier, Rob, and Wos debate what can (and should) be done to solve the Lakers' problems at the dead...
Breaking Down the Tyrese Haliburton Trade, Plus Tyrese Maxey's Game | Upside High
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks return to break down the news of the Tyrese Haliburton trade to th...
Instant Reaction to the Kings-Pacers Trade
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin O’Connor, Seerat Sohi, and Logan Murdock got together on Greenroom to discuss today’s trad...
Dissecting the James Harden–for–Ben Simmons Trade Rumors. Plus, Scuttlebutt From Around the League. | Real Ones
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s trade season! Logan and Raja talk about the rumors swirling around a potential James Harden–...
Donovan Mitchell, Rudy Gobert, and the Jazz's Recent Struggles
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wos is joined by Sarah Todd, who covers the Jazz for the Deseret News, to discuss the Jazz's recent ...
Are They on the Right Team? | The Answer
05 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Seerat go through all 30 NBA franchises and discuss real, possible, and hypothetical roste...
Harden to Philly? Simmons to Brooklyn?
05 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Simmons and Kevin O’Connor discuss the trade rumors around James Harden and Ben Simmons. This...
The Real Mismatch Grizzlies-palooza With Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor | Real Ones
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this iconic Ringer NBA crossover event, Logan and Raja are joined by Chris Vernon and Kevin O’C...
The Most Intriguing Teams at the Deadline, Plus All-Star Reserves Debates | Group Chat
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Verrier, Rob, and Wos start by discussing a handful of teams that could be looking to make trades be...
Deserving First-Time All-Stars | Upside High
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks are back to discuss some of the most impressive young players who a...
Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert’s Mysterious Relationship. Plus, Are the Bucks in Trouble? | Real Ones
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja first look into the social-media madness and rumored poor relationship between Donova...
How the Heat Are First in the East. Plus, Are the Suns the Best Team in the NBA?
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wos is joined by Zach Harper of The Athletic and SiriusXM NBA Radio. First, they break down how the ...
An NBA Venting Session | The Answer
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Seerat begin the pod by sharing their reactions to the Sixers' win over the Lakers on Thur...
Do League Rules Hamstring Defenders? Plus, James Harden Trade Rumors. | Real Ones
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You can always count on Raja to give you 25 minutes on why a hard foul is not a dirty play—it’s ...
James Harden to Philly? Plus, 2022 All-Star Starter Debates | Group Chat
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Verrier, Rob, and Wos discuss the James Harden to Philly rumors (2:48), Anthony Davis’s return fro...
Duke Dudes Paolo Banchero and AJ Griffin
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks return to discuss young prospect Paolo Banchero, how size and defen...
Celtics Palooza With Jackie MacMullan | Real Ones
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Logan is joined by The Ringer’s Jackie MacMullan to talk about the Celtics' past, present, and fut...
Looking at Chicago’s Surprising Season. Plus, Are the Bucks the Championship Favorites?
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wos is joined by Amin Elhassan of Meadowlark Media and SiriusXM NBA Radio to discuss the Bulls’ su...
Would You Be Shocked If … ? (Second Half of the Season Predictions) | The Answer
22 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Seerat start the pod by reacting to the Suns' big win over the Mavericks on Thursday night...
Russell Westbrook and the Lakers at a Crossroads | Real Ones
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’re halfway through the season and the Lakers are the gift that keeps on giving. Logan and Raja ...
Injuries Abound, a Trade, a Hot Seat, and More | Group Chat
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos play a little news roulette and discuss some of the major injuries around the l...
Cam Reddish and the Explosive Memphis Grizzlies
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks are back to talk about the new and exciting prospects of the NBA. T...
Breaking Down Ben Simmons's Trade Value. Plus, Is the Warriors' Success Sustainable in the Playoffs? | Weekends With Wos
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wos is joined by Nate Duncan of 'The Dunc'd On Podcast' and 'Hollinger & Duncan NBA Show' to discuss...
How Far Can the Grizzlies Go? And What Now For the Hawks? | The Answer
15 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Seerat discuss the advantages and pitfalls that can affect the younger teams in the NBA, n...
Chris Herring on the ’90s Knicks, the Current Knicks, and the Chicago Bulls | Real Ones
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sports Illustrated’s Chris Herring joins Logan and Raja to talk about the ’90s Knicks teams in h...
No-Power Rankings | Group Chat
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos each rank 5-1 the worst organizational situations in the NBA. Hosts: Justin Ve...
Jabari Smith Jr. and RJ Barrett Put in Extra Work | Upside High
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks are back to discuss the young and exciting players of the NBA, begi...
Klay Thompson’s Return to the Court and All That Comes With It | Real Ones
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja talk about the atmosphere and mythos surrounding Klay Thompson’s long-awaited retur...
What Player Needs a Ring the Most? | The Answer
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Seerat share their reactions to Dirk Nowitzki's number retirement ceremony and reflect on ...
Ja Morant Is Proving He Belongs Among the Best of the Best. Plus: We Give the Bulls Some Love. | Real Ones
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja touch on all the topics weighing on their conscience this week, starting with Ja Mora...
Takeaways From the Replacement Player Era and Major Story lines in the New Year | Group Chat
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As players begin to return from health and safety protocols, Justin, Rob, and Wos talk about the las...
Jonathan Kuminga’s Role With the Warriors, and Chet Holmgren as a Top Draft Pick | Upside High
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks open by discussing Jonathan Kuminga’s rookie season, his upside i...
‘Real Ones’ New Year’s Mailbag | Real Ones
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of the year, Logan and Raja are joined by The Ringer’s finest and ‘Real One...
LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards, Development and Fixes | Upside High
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Tjarks and J. Kyle Mann return from Vegas and are ready to discuss up-and-coming prospects!...
Ringing in NBA Xmas With a Question for Every Game | Group Chat
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos begin by discussing all the replacement players that teams have signed and pick...
The Latest From the G League Showcase and the G League Ignite | Upside High
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks open by discussing their trip to the G League Showcase (2:00). Then...
Part-Time Kyrie: What Does That Mean for the Nets? Plus, the Lakers' Chances After AD's Injury. | Real Ones
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja talk about Kyrie Irving’s return to the Brooklyn Nets (4:13) and Kyrie’s complica...
The Warriors Are the Most Fun Story in the NBA
19 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wos is joined by Ethan Strauss to talk about the Warriors. They start by talking about what makes th...
Did the Process Really Lead the Sixers to … This? | The Answer
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris is joined by Ben Detrick from Cookies Hoops to talk about the state of the Philadelphia 76ers ...
What the Dynamic Between Luka Doncic and Rick Carlisle Says About Power in the NBA | Real Ones
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja are back with their takes on the dynamic between Luka Doncic and Rick Carlisle as rep...
Six Questions as Trade Season Begins, Plus the Jazz Hire Danny Ainge | Group Chat
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos open with a discussion on the current state of the league as it deals with COVI...
Jalen Green, Franz Wagner, and Joshua Giddey | Upside High
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
J. Kyle Mann and Johnathan Tjarks are back for another edition of 'Upside High' in which they take a...
When Will We Ever Get to Watch Zion Williamson Play? | Real Ones
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja get to the shits today as they discuss the recent setback in Zion Williamson’s reco...
Looking at the Knicks' Disappointing Start to the Season
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wos is joined by Kazeem Famuyide from the MSG Network to talk all things Knicks. First, they talk ab...
Breaking Down the Gang of .500 | The Answer
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Seerat examine the season’s most average teams and discuss which has the best chance of ...
Parsing the Rumors Surrounding Damian Lillard and the Trail Blazers | Real Ones
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja are back to discuss all the rumors looming over Damian Lillard and whether or not he ...
Dame Lillard vs. Neil Olshey, NBA Quarter-Season Awards | Group Chat
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos dive into rumors and reports following former general manager Neil Olshey's fir...
Closer Looks at Evan Mobley, Cade Cunningham, and Scottie Barnes | Upside High
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks begin their journey at 'Upside High' by looking at some of the stan...
The Collapse of the Lakers and Nets, the Warriors-Suns Rivalry, and More With Bill Simmons | Real Ones
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Podfather himself, Bill Simmons, joins Logan and Raja to discuss how kids are learning to play s...
Is Warriors-Suns the NBA’s Best New Rivalry? | The Answer
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Seerat discuss the exciting Suns-Warriors game on Tuesday night and share their prediction...
Lakers-Palooza With Mike Trudell | Real Ones
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja are joined by Lakers beat writer and sideline reporter Mike Trudell to discuss the La...
No-Loss November for the Suns, Knicks and Nets Rotation Changes, and How Does MPJ’s Injury Impact Denver? | Group Chat
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos start by discussing the Suns winning their 17th consecutive game last night aga...
NBA Potluck | Group Chat
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos bring their plates and hot takes to the table this week to celebrate Thanksgivi...
Is Age Just a Number? | The Answer
20 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Seerat discuss how the best teams in the league are getting a lot of help from older veter...
Curry and the Warriors Torch the Nets and the Hawks' Early Issues | Group Chat
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos start by talking Stephen Curry and the Warriors continuing their impressive pla...
Battle of the Titans: Warriors vs. Nets Preview | Real Ones
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja dive deep into this Tuesday’s battle between the Warriors and Nets in Brooklyn (0:3...
The Cardiac Lakers, the Church of Scottie Barnes, and More Early Season Story Lines We Love | The Answer
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Seerat start their NBA affirmations by discussing the new rule changes and how they are af...
How Do Surprise Contenders Fit in to the Title-Race Hierarchy? | Group Chat
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos discuss whether the Warriors (2:36), Heat (18:38), Wizards (31:31), and Bulls (...
Can Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown Coexist in Boston? Plus: We Apologize to the Wizards. | Real Ones
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja go deep on the Celtics, their current struggles, and the question of whether Jayson T...
What If Every Team Had Their Own Marcus Smart? | The Answer
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Seerat start by discussing the reports of racism and misogyny within Robert Sarver’s Pho...
Addressing the Reports of Racism and Misogyny Under Robert Sarver at the Phoenix Suns | Real Ones
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja sit down for a conversation about the bombshell reporting from ESPN’s Baxter Holmes...
Early-Season Panic Meter | Group Chat
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos talk about their level of panic for a handful teams that have had slow starts, ...
Spurs-Suns Rivalry, Spurs-Lakers Rivalry, and Franchise Rebuilding With Shea Serrano | Real Ones
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja welcome The Ringer’s own Shea Serrano to the podcast and he has a burning question ...
What Is an NBA Superstar’s Olympic Responsibility?
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Seerat is joined by The Athletic’s Jovan Buha to discuss his feature on reigning MVP Ni...
How Can Russell Westbrook Square His Game With the Lakers’ Aspirations? Plus: The Heat Are the Real Deal and the Nets Are in Trouble. | Real Ones
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja give their thoughts on an inconsistent Lakers team led by Russell Westbrook and Antho...
What’s Real and What’s Not One Week Into the 2021-22 NBA Season
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Justin and Rob talk about some surprising trends one week into the NBA season including the hot star...
Impressions From Week 1 of the NBA Season | Real Ones
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja discuss their impressions from the first week of the NBA season, including how much y...
The Return of the Culture Warriors? | The Answer
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Seerat discuss the ongoing Ben Simmons saga and touch on the return of Steph Curry and the...
Are the Lakers Going to Be OK? Plus: Deandre Ayton and the Case of the Missing Bag, KD vs. Giannis, and More! | Real Ones
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The NBA is back, baby! Logan and Raja investigate Deandre Ayton and the curious case of the missing ...
Warriors Look Impressive Against the Lakers, and the Bucks Dominate the Nets. Plus, What are We Looking Forward To? | Group Chat
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos start by discussing the Warriors’ impressive performance against the Lakers a...
The ‘Real Ones’ 2021-22 NBA Season Preview | Real Ones
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In anticipation of the start of the 2021-22 NBA season, Logan and Raja kick this momentous week off ...
What Makes a Mid-market Team Desirable? | The Answer
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Seerat discuss how mid-market teams make themselves desirable for star players, and then t...
Final Thoughts on the Kyrie Irving Situation, Jordan Poole’s Ascent, and Lakers Concerns | Real Ones
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja give their final thoughts on the situation in Brooklyn after the Nets said he won’t...
NBA Preseason Power Rankings, Part 4 | Group Chat
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos discuss the best teams in the NBA in Part 4 of our NBA preseason power rankings...
Best Case/Worst Case: Lakers, Nets, Bucks, and Suns I The Answer
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Mahoney fills in for Chris, joining Seerat to run through some of the best- and worst-case scena...
NBA Preseason Power Rankings, Part 3 | Group Chat
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos buckle down for Part 3 of our preseason power rankings. This week, we count dow...
What Can Klay Thompson and James Wiseman Offer the Warriors This Season? | Real Ones
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh off Warriors media day and the first preseason game of the season, Logan and Raja discuss Klay...
What Makes a Team Dysfunctional? | The Answer
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Seerat discuss how the Philadelphia 76ers handled media day in regard to Ben Simmons (9:03...
NBA Preseason Power Rankings, Part 2 | Group Chat
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Tjarks joins Justin and Wos for Part 2 of our NBA preseason power rankings. This week we co...
Examining COVID-19 Protocol Negotiations in the NBA and Athlete Activism | Real Ones
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In light of Matt Sullivan’s recent article for Rolling Stone on the current showdown between the N...
Who Will the NBA’s New Terrain Favor?
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Seerat discuss some of the rules that will be implemented in the NBA this season and which...
NBA Preseason Power Rankings, Part 1 | Group Chat
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Breaking news: The Timberwolves (Timberwovles?) decided to fire GM Gersson Rosas after we finished r...
Kyrie Irving Would Simply Retire if the Nets Were to Trade Him. Plus, a Potential Midseason Tournament. | Real Ones
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja are back talking about the potential for a midseason tournament and whether that woul...
John Wall Trade Rumors, the Aaron Gordon Extension, and a Wos Rant | Group Chat
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob and Wos are joined by special guest and Ringer writer Jonathan Tjarks to discuss the bes...
A Deep Dive on the Ben Simmons Situation and Possible Trade Scenarios | Real Ones
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
That’s right, real ones, Logan and Raja are back from a well-earned summer vacation to bring you a...
How Does the Hall of Fame Help Us Understand Basketball History? | The Answer
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With the 2021 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductions this weekend, Chris and Seerat discuss how...
Which Teams Will Overachieve and Underachieve This Season? | Group Chat
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bang the doldrums, folks, because we’re in the deepest valley of the offseason. Therefore, we must...
How Did the Ben Simmons Situation Go So Wrong? | The Answer
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Seerat discuss the Ben Simmons saga and how it’s gotten to the point where Simmons repor...
The Ben Simmons Saga Continues and Klutch Sports Group Remains in the Spotlight | Group Chat
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Wos are back from a well-earned break and thanking Ben Simmons and Klutch for creat...
Are the Warriors Back? Inside the Title Race and Potential Trades With Marcus Thompson | Ringer NBA Show
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic’s Marcus Thompson joins Kevin O’Connor for a deep dive on the Golden State Warriors...
How This Week’s Patrick Beverley Trades Explain the NBA
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Ryan is joined by The Ringer’s Rob Mahoney to discuss Patrick Beverley getting traded twice ...
Evaluating the Young Cores of the Hawks, Raptors, and Pelicans After Summer League. Plus: The Grizzlies-Clippers Trade. | Ringer NBA University
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
KOC and J. Kyle Mann first address the trade that went down this morning between the Grizzlies and t...
Metta Sandiford-Artest on His Journey After the Malice at the Palace | The Answer
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Seerat is joined by NBA champion and former Los Angeles Laker Metta Sandiford-Artest to talk about l...
The Championship Race in the West Is Wide Open. Plus: Dennis Schröder Signs to the Celtics and Wos’s Summer League Thoughts. | Group Chat
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Justin and Rob hear Big Wos’s thoughts about summer league from Las Vegas, including Cade Cunningh...
NBA Offseason Winners and Losers, and Listener Mailbag! | Real Ones
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The whole team is here on the ‘Real Ones’ season finale! Executive producer TD tells us all why ...