The Ringer NBA Show

Logan and Raja discuss the return of Damian Lillard and Kevin Durant to their former teams, the differences in how those fan bases welcomed them back, and why the fans’ response is largely based on the specific circumstances (1:35). Next, the guys talk about the issues with the new 65-game requirement for award consideration and how the league can find a balance between prioritizing the health of...

Justin, Rob, and Wos start by talking about LeBron’s cryptic overnight tweet after another tough loss (1:50). Then they discuss Joel Embiid’s brief return from injury before getting hurt against the Warriors (11:50). Then they hand out some title pie. They start this exercise by deciding which teams have any chance to win the NBA Finals. Then they decide what percentage of the title pie each conte...

Logan and Raja discuss the Lakers-Warriors double overtime thriller, LeBron and Steph’s continued greatness, and why their rivalry is so special (02:00). Next, the guys talk about the explosion of individual scoring in the modern NBA and what it says about how offenses have developed over the years (31:30). Finally, the guys close with Mailbag Monday (48:00). Email us questions for Mailbag Monday!...

Justin, Rob, and Wos join to discuss why Joel Embiid didn't play against Nikola Jokic again and have a bigger-picture conversation around load management and the NBA regular season (1:23). Then, they talk about the most interesting teams ahead of the trade deadline and start with the Lakers. They cover the D’Angelo Russell renaissance, explore a Dejounte Murray hypothetical trade, and debate what...

Logan and Raja discuss why the Milwaukee Bucks fired first-year head coach Adrian Griffin halfway into the season, whether the decision was ultimately justified, and if Doc Rivers is a better long-term fit for the Eastern conference contender (2:16). Along the way, the guys talk about how difficult it is to balance the demands of a star player with the needs of the rest of the franchise (14:30). N...

Justin, Rob, and Wos start by giving their reactions to the Bucks' firing of head coach Adrian Griffin and hiring of Doc Rivers (1:35). They talk about how this changes the outlook on the Bucks season, whether their defense can be fixed, and more. Then they take a look at the Miami Heat’s trade for Terry Rozier. They talk about how Rozier will fit on the Heat, what kind of flexibility Miami has to...

Logan, Raja, and Howard discuss Kevin Durant stating that he should be considered as the greatest NBA player of all time and whether or not he actually has the résumé to be in that conversation (02:00). Next, the guys talk about Udonis Haslem’s jersey retirement with the Miami Heat, why it’s important for franchises to celebrate their past, and how players should be treated on their way out (32:00...

Justin, Rob, and Wos join to make their All-Star picks and debate their individual ballots with one another. They start with the East and debate myriad topics, including who is worthy of the final starting guard spot, whether Scottie Barnes should be an All-Star, and which Celtics are the most deserving of a selection (5:35). Then they shift to the West, where they celebrate Kawhi Leonard’s impres...

Logan and Raja discuss the Raptors' decision to move on from Pascal Siakam, his fit with the Pacers, and whether his presence pushes them into true contender status (1:19). Along the way, the guys talk about what it takes to be a coach in the NBA and why the assistants are the unsung heroes (12:17). Next, they point out some of the most interesting trade targets still on the market and the best po...

Justin, Rob, and Wos join to cover the Raptors-Pacers trade that sent Pascal Siakam to the Pacers in return for three first-round picks and Bruce Brown. They break down Siakam’s fit with the Pacers, evaluate where they stack up in the East pecking order, and debate whether the Raptors got a big enough return (2:50). Later, they cover last night’s thrilling Thunder-Clippers game (with Wos in attend...

Justin, Rob, and Wos join to discuss the most intriguing players that could be on the move ahead of the NBA trade deadline. First, they cover the red-hot Utah Jazz and whether their recent success will prevent them from exploring trades around Lauri Markkanen and Jordan Clarkson (4:17). Then, they talk about Draymond Green and consider if the Warriors would actually trade him and what fit would ma...

Logan and Raja discuss Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic’s postgame rant aimed at the refs in Tuesday’s loss to the Lakers, and a recent streak of missed calls in big moments around the league (1:15). Next, they highlight the incredible job head coach Tyronn Lue is currently doing with the Clippers and how he’s turned them into the hottest team in the NBA (20:09). Finally, the guys close with the...

Justin, Rob, and Wos start by discussing the news that broke during the show, that Kawhi Leonard signed an extension with the Clippers. They discuss the deal and what it means for the Clippers moving forward (3:58). Then they discuss the Bucks and the issues they’re having, specifically on the defensive end. (16:13). They wrap up by talking about the injuries to Ja Morant and Tyrese Haliburton and...

Logan, Raja, and Howard Beck are back to discuss Draymond’s return to the Warriors after his suspension, as well as what his impact on this version of the Warriors can be (2:00). Then the guys determine if everything is okay with the Milwaukee Bucks in light of Giannis’s recent comments and the team’s struggles (42:00). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please checkout theringer.com/R...

Justin, Rob, and Wos join to discuss the Warriors' and Lakers' nightmare seasons and try to draw up a plan to save them. First, they talk about the Warriors' internal issues and consider if they should trade one of their disgruntled, young players; one of their struggling veterans; or both (4:57). Later, they cover Darvin Ham’s recent troubling quotes, consider whether the Lakers should make Austi...

Logan and Raja are back to acknowledge what has been a very successful year for the Oklahoma City Thunder, and discuss what it takes for a young team like this to stay on top for a whole season (01:00). Later, the guys bring back their favorite game, Do We Believe Their Raps, to highlight some of the best and worst teams in the West right now, including the Lakers and Clippers (33:30). The Ringer...

Justin, Rob, and Wos begin by announcing that 'Group Chat' will have a live show during All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis! Then they get into the show this week by answering a prompt to reassess each conference. Starting in the West, they are tasked with making sense of the conference without mentioning the Denver Nuggets' title run last season (6:36). In the East, they discuss whether the new-look...

Justin and Rob are joined by The Ringer’s Bill Simmons to break down the trade that brings OG Anunoby to the New York Knicks, with RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley heading to the Toronto Raptors. The guys discuss Anunoby’s fit with Tom Thibodeau’s Knicks as well as how Barrett and Quickley will take to their new roles in Toronto. They wrap things up by talking through whether or not the Knicks wil...

Justin, Rob, and Wos discuss which NBA teams and players are in trouble right now (3:20), who has the best team (29:27), who is the MVP so far (43:24), what team or player has taken the leap (52:03), and who’s the most intriguing disgruntled star (1:06:37). Then, they predict what the answers to those questions will look like at season's end. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please c...

Justin, Rob, and Wos take the aluminum pole out of the crawl space, stretch for the Feats of Strength, and, of course, gather everyone for the Airing of Grievances to celebrate the most anticipated holiday of the season: NBA Festivus. The guys go full Frank Costanza and share their NBA-related gripes, including hanging-on-the-rim technical fouls (4:42), Adam Silver’s All-Star Weekend location choi...

2023 Realys Awards | Real OnesLogan and Raja are joined by producer Kerm on the second edition of the annual Realys Awards, in which we celebrate the past year in the NBA. “Did You Practice That Shot?” Award (02:00) Best Newcomer (10:00) Biggest Surprise (21:00) Moment of the Year (37:30) Real One of the Year (50:00) The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please checkout theringer.com/RG t...

Justin, Rob, and Wos open up the mailbag and answer some listener questions about Ja Morant and the Grizzlies, best League Pass teams, player fashion, best players in bad situations, and more. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please checkout theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lamb...

Logan and Howard are back to grade the success thus far of the Suns' and Bucks' experiments with retooling, with new superstar talent being added to their respective rosters (02:00). Later, Logan serves Howard a bunch of bigger-picture questions for the 2024 half of the season, including topics such as the Kings' playoff readiness, Anthony Edwards's potential as face of the league, and more (34:40...

The Ringer’s Michael Pina joins Justin and Wos to examine some of the league’s biggest storylines and consider whether or not they are significant long term takeaways. First, they cover the Clippers improved play and defensive effort over their seven game winning streak (3:06). Then, they talk about the Warriors disappointing season and poor performances from Steph’s supporting cast (13:31). Later...

Logan and Raja discuss Draymond Green’s recent antics, the indefinite suspension handed down to him by the league, and what’s next for the Golden State Warriors forward (1:50). Next, the guys award their Real Ones of the Week (32:44). Later, Emmy-winning journalist and ‘The Right Time’ podcast host, Bomani Jones, joins the show to talk about transitioning to podcasting full time, how he gauges suc...