On The Ball with Ric Bucher

On this episode, Ric and Ryan discuss the fall-out from Steph Curry's hand injury, and how the Embiid-KAT tussle was a good-natured brawl vs old school NBA fights. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and tell a friend. Follow the show on Twitter @BucherFriends Follow Ric on Twitter @RicBucher Follow Ryan on Twitter @TheRyanHollins Follow the sh...

On today's episode, Ric shares why he believes the Warriors and Lakers have the same problem - and which of the two teams has the worst problem. Also, Bucher considers whether we need to revise our list of the players to watch from the 2017 draft, and more!   Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and tell a friend. Follow the show on Twitter @Buc...

Today, Ric and Ryan discuss why Kawhi looked so much better than LeBron in the Lakers-Clippers season opener -- Ryan has a good explanation that should offer hope for Lakers' fans. Also today, changes Zion has to make to avoid more injuries, why Kyrie wasn't the problem in Boston and why he won't be in Brooklyn. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcas...

Will joins Ric for another round of in-depth discussion about the NFL. Today, the fellas offer their top picks and analysis of football players and teams as of Week 7, football fans in the UK vs USA, which team can actually beat the Patriots, and more. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and tell a friend. Follow the show on Twitter @BucherFrie...

Today, Ric Bucher shares why there's a reason to watch 28 of the 30 NBA teams, and which two do not deserve your attention. Also, Ric reveals the 5 teams you should watch early because they may not be worth it later, and the 5 you can slow-play because they're going to be interesting all season. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and tell a fr...

On this episode, Ric and Ryan focus in on China and what our hosts have both learned from their experiences overseas that makes it no surprise the NBA -- and its teams, particularly while they're over there -- are treading carefully. The guys also discuss Zion, what they've seen in the preseason so far, and more. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podca...

Today, Ric Bucher gives his take on the Warriors and Lakers after their first preseason games, the NBA-China drama over Rockets former GM Daryl Morey, Jimmy Butler working out at 3:30am, and more. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and tell a friend. Follow the show on Twitter @BucherFriends Follow Ric on Twitter @RicBucher Follow the show on...

On this episode, Ric and Ryan discuss the LeBron saying the Lakers offense has to run through Anthony Davis, the Warriors' new arena facility in San Francisco, crazy preseason trips Ryan made as a NBA player, and more. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and tell a friend. Follow the show on Twitter @BucherFriends Follow Ric on Twitter @RicBuch...

Today, Ric Bucher discusses what a nothing burger James Harden's new shot is, and why 'Best of' lists are the bane of everyone's existence. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and tell a friend. Follow the show on Twitter @BucherFriends Follow Ric on Twitter @RicBucher Follow the show on Instagram Like us on Facebook Subscribe on Youtube Suppor...

In their usual way, Ric and Ryan analyze the good, bad, and ugly of the upcoming 2019-20 NBA season and ask a number of thought-provoking questions, like: will the Warriors be a title contender, can Porzingis carry the Mavs, is Zion Williamson going to be enough to fill the gaps AD left behind in New Orleans, and more. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple...

Today, Ric and Will evaluate young NFL QBs like Baker Mayfield and their future in the league, the limits placed on defensive players in relation to QB's, and more. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and tell a friend. Follow the show on Twitter @BucherFriends Follow Ric on Twitter @RicBucher Follow Will on Twitter @WillBlackmon Follow the sho...

Today, Ric Bucher shares his thoughts on over/underrated NBA teams, the players who will either help or hinder them throughout the upcoming 2019-20 NBA season, and more.  Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and tell a friend. Follow the show on Twitter @BucherFriends Follow Ric on Twitter @RicBucher Follow the show on Instagram Like us on Faceb...

In another amazing episode, Ric and Ryan share why they take issue with Lavar Ball calling Lonzo "damaged goods". The guys also discuss NBA anti-tampering rules, whether or not LaMelo Ball's social media buzz will = NBA money, and more. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and tell a friend. Follow the show on Twitter @BucherFriends Follow Ric o...

Broadcasting from London, Will joins Ric for an in-depth discussion about NY Giants benching Eli Manning, the time a 16 year old Jalen Ramsey handed Will his business card, and more. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and tell a friend. Follow the show on Twitter @BucherFriends Follow Ric on Twitter @RicBucher Follow Will on Twitter @WillBlack...

Ric Bucher discusses troubled professional athletes in the NBA and NFL and their value - or lack thereof - to the teams who sign them. Ric focuses on two players in particular, DeMarcus Cousins and Antonio Brown.  Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and tell a friend. Follow the show on Twitter @BucherFriends Follow Ric on Twitter @RicBucher Fo...

Today, Ric and Ryan discuss Team USA playing for 5th place, the risk vs reward of top NBA players being on that team, Jerry Colangelo's plans for the future of the squad, LeBron's Taco Tuesday rejection, and more. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and tell a friend. Follow the show on Twitter @BucherFriends Follow Ric on Twitter @RicBucher Fo...

This episode, Will is broadcasting from London to join Ric for an in-depth discussion about the Antonio Brown - Patriots signing, football in London, the Broncos-Raiders game, and more. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and tell a friend. Follow the show on Twitter @BucherFriends Follow Ric on Twitter @RicBucher Follow Will on Twitter @WillBl...

From Chicago, Ric discusses Urban Meyer's football prowess vs. his character.  Bucher also offers his assessment of elite physical talent vs. mental toughness and discipline, Antonio Brown, and more.  Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and tell a friend. Follow the show on Twitter @BucherFriends Follow Ric on Twitter @RicBucher Follow the show...

Today on Bucher and Hollins, the fellas discuss everything from LeBron's "Taco Tuesday" trademark filing and his use of stereotypical Latinx sounds/accents, to Antonio Brown's latest drama; and more. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and tell a friend. Follow the show on Twitter @BucherFriends Follow Ric on Twitter @RicBucher Follow Ryan on T...

Kicking off this week, Ric offers his assessment of the Texans' Bill O'Brien versus greats like Greg Popovich and Bill Belichick.  Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and tell a friend. Follow the show on Twitter @BucherFriends Follow Ric on Twitter @RicBucher Follow the show on Instagram Like us on Facebook Subscribe on Youtube Support this sh...

Ryan tells Ric about his seasick trip to Istanbul, while Ric asks Ryan what to give his opinion of this year's Team USA squad. Also discussed this week - Ryan's experience playing in The Big 3, Carmelo Anthony, and more. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and tell a friend. Follow the show on Twitter @BucherFriends Follow Ric on Twitter @RicBu...

Ric and Will discuss Doug Gottlieb's comments on Andrew Luck's decision to retire, and Antonio Brown's helmet drama. Will also shares why he believes he's not playing in the NFL. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and tell a friend. Follow the show on Twitter @BucherFriends Follow Ric on Twitter @RicBucher Follow Will on Twitter @WillBlackmon...

On today's show Ric shares his assessment of Team USA men's basketball team in light of their recent loss to Australia, why Mason Plumlee is important to the team, and assessing Dwight Howard's value to the Lakers. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and tell a friend. Follow the show on Twitter @BucherFriends Follow Ric on Twitter @RicBucher F...

Ric gives updates on Team USA and his opinion on De'Aaron Fox's reason for leaving. Also, another devastating injury for DeMarcus Cousins and its impact on the Lakers upcoming season. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and tell a friend. Follow the show on Twitter @BucherFriends Follow Ric on Twitter @RicBucher Follow the show on Instagram Lik...

Ric has been in Las Vegas covering Team USA and catching up with the likes of Gregg Popovich and Steve Kerr. On today's show Ric discusses Kerr's gun control advocacy, as well as why prominent players have been declining to play for the national team. Ric also interviews Myles Turner on playing for USA Basketball. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podc...