On The Ball with Ric Bucher

Ric and Will discuss the continuing Antonio Brown drama  and NFL preseason takeaways for the Browns, Steelers, Ravens and more. Plus, Will's son's modelling career. 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...

This is part 4 of Ric's stories from Oracle Arena and covering the Warriors. This time Ric covers Chris Mullin's tenture as the GM, the return of Don Nelson as head coach, the "We Believe" Warriors team, and what ultimately led to the ousting of Mark Jackson. 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...

Ric and Will tackle topics ranging from Baker Mayfield to Carmelo Anthony to the Pro football HOF induction ceremony, and debate NFL position group rankings. 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 show on In...

Ric and Ryan react to the recent SI story with David Griffin's LeBron comments, and give thoughts on LeBron's behavior at his son's AAU games and the ensuing backlash. 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 th...

This is part 3 of Ric's stories from the early days of covering the Warriors, including stories about Charles Barkley and Chris Webber, Run TMC, and PJ Caresimo and Latrell Sprewell. 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...

Ric and Will dive into the start of NFL training camps and much more on today's show. 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 show on Instagram Like us on Facebook Subscribe on Youtube Support this show http:...

Ric and Ryan break down some of the latest NBA intrigue including Kawhi Leonard's introduction in LA and the open letter Sam Presti penned to OKC fans 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 show on Instagr...

This is part 2 of Ric's stories from the early days of covering the Warriors, focusing on the infamous relationship between Don Nelson and Chris Webber. 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 Y...

With the Warriors moving to San Francisco and leaving Oracle Arena behind, Ric takes a nostalgic moment to reminisce on the Warriors now former home and the early days of covering the team for the San Jose Mercury News. 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 @RicBuc...

Ric discusses his latest Bleacher Report piece "Maxed Out," about how many NBA players are truly worth a maximum contact. But first, Ric explains why NBA players are no longer all about trying to get every last dollar out of their contract negotiations. 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 @BucherFri...

Ric and Will are back to give their thoughts on a lot that's gone down in the NBA over the last week plus. Thoughts on Kawhi's power moves and Paul George's decision to join him, and the NBA in the age of player empowerment and why it's so different in the NFL. Also, a great Deion Sanders story, Ric's daughter learning to drive, and Will's new @NFLWineGuy venture. Also, should Will play in the XFL...

Ric and Ryan are back to break down some takeaways from NBA Summer League including a Zion Williamson hype update. The guys also discuss whether the Westbrook addition really makes a difference for the Rockets, and which LA team currently sports the better roster. 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...

Ric is back after his trip to Las Vegas for the NBA Summer League. He breaks down the blockbuster Westbrook-CP3 trade (14:32) and gives his biggest takeaways from Summer League (29:45), as well as taking some time out to address NBA media coverage and critics (2:24). Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and tell a friend. Follow the show on Twit...

Ric is in Las Vegas for the NBA Summer League and he's joined by his son Mat to discuss their takeaways from games they've watched so far 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 Mat on Instagram @Mat. Bucher Follow the show on Instagram Li...

Happy 4th of July! @RicBucher & @TheRyanHollins have you covered as #KawhiWatch continues; plus, what is Magic Johnson's impact on the process?; & are the Lakers favorites even without Kawhi? 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 @...

14 year NBA vet and Fox Sports 1 NBA analyst Jim Jackson joins Ric to discuss a number of NBA topics, including what type of player Jackson would be in today's game, the differences among NBA medical staffs and Andre Iguodala's critical comments about the Warriors, why Kevin Durant left Golden State, and more. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts...

Ric and Will discuss the Warriors announcement that they're "retiring" KD's #35. Isaiah Thomas signs with the Wiz. Plus, Kawhi Leonard to the Lakers is getting closer. Will Kawhi get the same backlash KD got? And what does it do for LeBron's legacy if he wins championships with 3 different teams? Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and tell a f...

A WILD Day 1 of NBA Free agency is over and Ric & Will broke it all down. KD & Kyrie to Brooklyn, and why Ric is not killing the Knicks. Why the Celtics fell apart, the Warriors surprise re-tool (including Iguodala trade and D'Angelo Russell addition). Plus Philly's moves, Jimmy Butler to MIA, and more. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and t...

Ric is flying solo for a final NBA free agency primer before the FA period officially begins Sunday. The Nets & D'Angelo Russell, the allure of the Knicks & MSG, KD being pissed at the Warriors, pulling back the curtain on reporting at this time of year, and Kawhi on playing with LeBron. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and tell a friend. Fo...

NBA Free Agency starts Sunday; KD is struggling w/ his decision; What's Kawhi's likely landing spot?; Celtics are new favorites for Kemba, and much more with @RicBucher & @TheRyanHollins 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 @TheRy...

Will has to point out that he's now stuck in the middle of two guys (Ric and Ryan) who are getting a ton of heat lately on social media. The guys also discuss some of the comments Andre Iguodala has been making on his book tour, namely about an injury he had last year that the Warriors publicly mis-characterized. Ric also gives his latest update on Kevin Durant's free agency. Thanks for listening!...

Ric & Will discuss the NBA Draft and the uptick in the parental presence at the draft. Will also shares his NFL draft experience and what it was like to come into the league as a rookie. The guys also discuss Ric's other co-host Ryan Hollins and whether he's trolling with his LeBron James over Michael Jordan stance. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Po...

Ric and Ryan are back for a (belated) NBA Draft recap pod. The biggest takeaways from draft night, plus the guys discuss LaVar Ball getting himself banned from ESPN, and the risk/reward of signing Kyrie Irving in free agency. 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 @...

Ric and Ryan discuss tonight's NBA Draft. Ryan shares how veteran NBA players view the draft and the incoming rookies. Ryan also has a great story about the time he was sent down to the D-League. And lastly, the guys discuss Ryan's team in The Big 3. 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 @BucherFriend...

10-year NBA Vet Jason Maxiell joins Ric to discuss the changing NBA game, his draft night experience, & the upcoming season of The Big 3 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 t...