On The Ball with Ric Bucher

Ric and Will discuss the Anthony Davis trade to the Lakers, and what the Lakers will try to do next to supplement AD & LeBron. Plus the upcoming NBA 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 @BucherFriends Follow Ric on Twitter @RicBucher Follow Will on Twitter @WillBlackmon Follow the sho...

Part 2 of Ric's sit-down conversation with Rajon Rondo. Rondo discusses playing with LeBron James, what he thinks of the "Playoff Rondo" nickname, whether he'll be back in LA, what he wants for the next chapter of his career, and more. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and tell a friend. Read Ric's Bleacher Report story on Rondo here Follow t...

Ric and Ryan have a ton to discuss after last night's wild NBA Finals Game 6 that saw the Raptors de-throne the Warriors. Klay Thompson tore his ACL and the Warriors' future is completely up in the air. Will Kawhi stay in Toronto? The future of the NBA is wide open... Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and tell a friend. Follow the show on Twi...

Ric had lunch with Rajon Rondo for a story you can read on Bleacher Report, and we also decided to play the raw audio for you here. Rondo candidly discusses a ton of topics surround the 2018-19 Lakers season, as well as his thoughts on his reputation around the league, how's he's changed over the years, and much more. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple...

Ric and Will discuss last night's epic Game 5 with a gutsy Warriors victory that also came with the huge loss of Kevin Durant to an achilles injury. Should Durant have been allowed to play? 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 @Wi...

Ric and Will each answer the question of will Kevin Durant play in tonight's Game 5? And if he does play will it change the outcome? What is KD risking if he does play? Plus some answers from "Ask Will Blackmon" on Twitter 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...

Ric and Ryan cover all the latest news from around the NBA including the Beyhive coming after Joe Lacob's wife, the Mark Stevens controversy, the Brooklyn Nets trade to clear cap space for 2 max players, and Klay Thompson returning for tonight's NBA Finals Game 4. 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 and Ryan recap the Raptors Game 3 win over the shorthanded Warriors, and preview the likely scenarios for Game 4 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 Instagram @BucherFriends Like us on Faceb...

14-year NBA veteran and Fox Sports 1 colleague Matt Barnes joins Ric for an in-depth discussion of the Warriors several injuries, the impact of GSW role players, and cannabis use in the NBA 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 Instagr...

For all of you who were behind on Game of Thrones, Ric and Will start out the pod with their belated takes on the Game of Thrones series finale. Will gives us some stories about covering Jordy Nelson. The guys discuss the latest news on the Warriors losing Kevon Looney. And why Ric thinks Draymond Green is the smartest player in the NBA right now. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, pleas...

Ric and Will recap the Warriors gutsy Game 2 victory in Toronto and DeMarcus Cousins' big performance. Plus the several injuries suffered by the Warriors and how they impact the series going forward, including KD updates. Then the guys discuss the upset that shook the boxing world, Andy Ruiz over Anthony Joshua. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcas...

Ric and Ryan have their thorough recap of everything that happened in Game 1 of the Finals. Can the Raptors replicate their performance? Where do the Warriors need to improve? Will we see KD in this series? And should the Raptors be worried that Drake's over-the-top antics will fire up the defending champs? Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, a...

Ric and Ryan want to talk about the Kawhi Leonard-Michael Jordan comparisons that are being thrown around. Can Kawhi do the same Superman performance in the Finals that he did against Milwaukee? What's next for Giannis' game? And predictions for the NBA Finals 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 @Bu...

Ric and Will are back to talk a ton of NBA. First, Will would like to discuss some pickup hoops etiquette. Then the guys get into Giannis' post game podium walk-off, and the Bucks inability to close out the Raptors. Ric has updates on Kevin Durant and Boogie Cousins. Then the guys preview the Warriors-Raptors NBA Finals, and discuss what Championship level chemistry looks like on a team. Thanks fo...

Ric is back to break down a ton of NBA news from over the weekend. The Raptors beat the Bucks in 4 straight to set a Finals date with the Warriors. We might not see KD again in a Warriors uniform. The All NBA teams were announced, 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 R...

Today's episode is Part 2 of Ric's interview with Pistons forward Blake Griffin. Hear Blake discuss how he took pride in his accomplishments with the Clippers, how the perception and criticisms of his game have changed over the years, and how this past season was a "pivotal year" for him. Part 1 aired yesterday. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcas...

Today's episode is Part 1 of an interview Ric did with Pistons forward Blake Griffin for a Bleacher Report story that came out a couple weeks ago. Blake talked candidly about the day he was traded from the Clippers to the Pistons and how the trade went down. He also talked about the time it took to feel comfortable in Detroit, what it was like playing with Chris Paul in LA, and the evolution of hi...

Ric & Will touch on Kevin Durant's continued ways of clapping back at media members and Twitter trolls, before giving their takes on Game of Thrones (don't worry, no series finale spoilers). Then, Ric addresses his story that he reported about Magic Johnson seeing e-mails Rob Pelinka was sending to Jeanie Buss about him, and the Magic commenting on that story on First Take this week (24:37) Thanks...

Ric & Will break down the Raptors Game 3 victory over the Bucks and the implications for that series going forward. Plus, the Warriors have been playing with a huge chip on their shoulder-- could the really win the title without KD? Also, Magic Johnson was extremely candid on ESPN this morning about his departure from the Lakers. And Tyreke Evans received a 2-year ban from the NBA. Thanks for list...

Ric & Ryan break down last night's Game 2 between the Warriors and Blazers, with the Blazers wasting a golden opportunity to tie the series at 1-1. Also, Ric believes the Raptors have match-ups they can exploit vs the Bucks. Ric tells an amazing story about Lamar Odom (19:55). And the guys discuss the evolution of Brook Lopez, and how KD is feeling watching the Warriors win without him. Thanks for...

Ric & Ryan are back to break down the Warriors Game 1 rout of the Blazers. Can the Blazers make this a series? And Ric is coming around on the Warriors path to a three-peat. Also, the problems the Raptors face against Milwaukee. Lastly, the guys update all the league drama around the Lakers, LeBron James, Klutch Sports, Kawhi Leonard, Anthony Davis and more. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the...

Ric is flying solo to break down all the fallout from the NBA Draft Lottery and the crazy hype surrounding Zion Williamson. Plus, thanks to some surprising performances by the Warriors bench, Ric is finally coming around on their chances for the three-peat. 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 @Buche...

Will is back and he and Ric give their NBA conference finals predictions and discuss who are the most clutch players remaining in the NBA playoffs. Ric also explains why Kevin Durant will go to New York, and says Kyrie Irving is done in Boston. Will also shares his list of most exciting NFL players ever Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and t...

Ric Bucher goes solo today to break down a ton that happened in the NBA over the weekend. He started out with his thoughts on the Lakers hiring Jason Kidd and the grief Ric got for discussing Kidd on Twitter over the weekend. Then, the difference between James Harden and Steph Curry in the Warriors/Rockets epic Game 6 (16:55). Why "nerd basketball" is taking a beating (23:41). Embiid, Simmons, Bre...

Ric & Ryan preview a huge weekend in the NBA playoffs, with Game 7s between Por-Den & Phi-Tor, and a big Game 6 in Houston without Kevin Durant. Plus, who is to blame for Boston's disappointing season and is Kyrie Irving's time with the Celtics done? 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...