The Ringer Nba Show

Austin and Pausha break down Game 3 of the Finals and break down why the Nuggets took a firm 2-1 lead (4:43). They discuss another dominant Jokic performance and his potential to go down as the best center ever, and then touch on Jamal Murray’s role in making them such a lethal duo (12:53). Later, they discuss which team could suit Chris Paul best (38:52), and then answer your questions with an ‘Off Guard’ mailbag (52:20)! Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi Producer: Erika Cervantes and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan is joined by The Ringer’s Van Lathan to discuss the recent Zion Williamson controversy, how the media environment around the modern athlete has changed in recent years, and how off-the-court headlines can detract from a young player’s career (2:08). Later, the guys talk about the potential for a long-term suspension against Ja Morant and what that says about how the league handles punishment for players (35:58). Finally, the guys close with their Real Ones of the Week (62:30). Host: Logan Murdock Guest: Van Lathan Producer: Jonathan Kermah Production Assistant: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos recap the Denver Nuggets winning Game 3 of the NBA Finals on the road, headlined by 30-point triple-doubles for Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. They discuss Christian Braun’s breakout game, Jimmy Butler’s impact, and possible adjustments for the Miami Heat (3:03). Then, they sort through all of the news about Chris Paul potentially being waived by the Phoenix Suns, and discuss the best possible landing spots for the veteran point guard if he does leave Phoenix (40:20). Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seerat and Michael start the pod by sharing their reactions to and insights from Miami’s victory over Denver in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. They then preview Game 3 by talking about their expectations of Jimmy Butler going forward, and what the Nuggets can do to combat the Heat’s complex defensive scheme (20:16). Hosts: Seerat Sohi and Michael Pina Associate Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja are joined by longtime NBA sportswriter Howard Beck to discuss the Miami Heat stealing Game 2 of the NBA Finals from the Denver Nuggets and why road wins are essential for an underdog team (2:00). Along the way, they talk about the Heat’s defensive strategy on Nikola Jokic and the discourse surrounding it before making predictions about Game 3. Next, the guys unpack the report that Kyrie Irving reached out to LeBron James to ask him to join him in Dallas next year and why it’s an impossible outcome (36:00). Later, they briefly go back and forth on how long they think Ja Morant’s upcoming suspension will last (53:00). Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Guest: Howard Beck Producer: Jonathan Kermah Production Assistant: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos preview Game 2 of the NBA Finals and talk about the moves Miami can do to compete with Denver. (02:00). They discuss if Game 1 was Miami’s best opportunity, whether more minutes should be given to Haywood Highsmith and Kevin Love, and Miami's lack of defenders for Nikola Jokic . After, they discuss the next steps for the Suns, Pistons, and Sixers after their recent coaching hires (28:29). Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 Austin and Pausha are back to talk through Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets’ dominant Game 1 performance in the NBA Finals. They discuss Austin’s feelings on seeing his former team being three wins away from a championship, what adjustments the Heat need to make for the rest of the series, and why they desperately need Tyler Herro back when he’s available. They close things out by addressing Monty Williams’s historic deal to become the new coach of the Detroit Pistons.  Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi  Producer: Brian H. Waters  Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja are joined by Meadowlark Media analyst and veteran NBA insider Amin Elhassan to discuss the upcoming NBA Finals matchup between the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat, the collapse of the Boston Celtics, and the importance of role players in the playoffs (3:38). Along the way, they talk about whether or not the Heat can contain Nikola Jokic and about Jimmy Butler’s ability to make in-game adjustments (26:16). Finally, the guys close with their Real Ones of the Week (64:51). Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Guest: Amin Elhassan Producer: Jonathan Kermah Production Assistant: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos kick things off by giving their final thoughts on how the Heat-Celtics Eastern Conference finals shook out (02:14), before gearing up for the NBA Finals and answering five questions that will decide who emerges victorious between the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat (19:49). The guys wrap up the show by reacting to the official news that Golden State Warriors president and general manager Bob Myers will step down from his position and discuss what it all means for the future of the Warriors (57:38). Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seerat and Kyle get together to share their reactions to the Heat’s impressive win over the Celtics in Game 7 to advance to the NBA Finals. They break down Tatum and Brown’s tough night, examine their morale shifts throughout the series, and debate how Boston can move forward or enhance the pair going into the future. Next, they pivot to the Heat, and they talk about some of the great performances from their lesser-known but imperative role players and look ahead to their matchup with the Nuggets (18:36). They end the pod by speculating on Nick Nurse’s success as the new coach of the Philadelphia 76ers (1:02:03). Hosts: Seerat Sohi and J. Kyle Mann Associate Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos react to the Celtics forcing a Game 7 after Derrick White’s miraculous last-second putback (01:38). They discuss the thrilling fourth quarter, the highs and lows of Jimmy Butler’s performance, and Joe Mazzulla’s adjustments through the course of the series. Then, they discuss the Bucks hiring Raptors assistant coach Adrian Griffin as their head coach and where they think Nick Nurse will end up (37:04). Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Austin and Pausha are back to preview Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals (02:00). Then, the guys talk about LeBron’s retirement scare this week and his impact on the NBA (28:00). Later, Callie Curry joins Pausha to add to the Celtics vs Heat dialogue (54:00). Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi Guest: Callie Curry Producer: Jonathan Kermah Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja kick things off with a brief discussion of LeBron alluding to retirement, before taking a moment to put respect on the Nuggets' name (17:00). Later, the guys predict what’s to come in tonight’s Game 5 between the Heat and Celtics in Boston (37:00). Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos kick off the pod by discussing Boston's extended season after winning Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals over Miami (02:58). They talk about the Celtics’ adjustments and whether its depth can carry them forward, if Miami is on the verge of slowing down, and Joe Mazzulla’s future. After, they discuss LeBron James’s retirement comments, whether the Lakers should go for another star or invest in their youth, and hypothetical trades for James (34:46). Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seerat and Michael begin the podcast by sharing their reactions to the Nuggets' sweep of the Lakers, and giving big flowers to Nikola Jokic. Next, they take a look at L.A.’s future prospects, and ponder if Kyrie Irving could be donning the purple and gold next season (19:20). Finally, they shift their focus to the Eastern Conference finals and speculate on changes the Celtics will make to their roster and coaching staff if they end up losing the series as expected (44:29). Hosts: Seerat Sohi and Michael Pina Associate Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja are back to talk about the Celtics getting embarrassed by the Heat in a must-win Game 3 in Miami (02:00), before turning their praises to this improbable title-contending Miami Heat team (27:00). Then the guys talk Nuggets vs. Lakers and what the future could look like for the Lakers if they get swept (41:00). Later, the guys celebrate Carmelo Anthony after his retirement announcement (51:00). Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys return with an exciting reaction episode to Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals between the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Lakers, with Rob Mahoney checking in live from Crypto.com Arena. The guys start off touching on the Nuggets' cohesive effort in the 2-man game with Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. Next, they talk about the Lakers' offense lacking, switching up their rotation and D’Angelo Russell’s struggles (10:27). Rob speaks on the overall vibe in the post-game press conferences (19:07), LeBron’s performance (20:09), and a potential Kyrie Irving and LeBron James takeover for next season (23:10). Later in the episode, the guys discuss the news around James Harden potentially going back to the Rockets and how that will affect Joel Embiid and the 76ers (31:05). And lastly they share their quick thoughts on the Eastern Conference Finals as the series shifts to Miami (46:37). Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Producer: Jade Whaley Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Le

J. Kyle Mann and Tyler Parker return this weekend to discuss Game 2 of the Heat-Celtics Eastern Conference Finals with so much to breakdown. The guys touch on their broad takes of the series thus far (2:42), Heat nation and Pat Riley’s free agency pitches (4:24), first half stats (8:25), and specific player performances by Jaylen Brown (9:00), Duncan Robinson (10:40), Caleb Martin (13:52), Bam Adebayo (21:56). They also speak on a few game-making plays, the heated competition of Jimmy Butler vs Grant Williams (28:19) and Jimmy Butler’s incredible performance (37:04)! Hosts: J. Kyle Mann and Tyler Parker Producer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Austin and Pausha kick off the pod talking about Joe Mazzulla’s obsession with ‘The Town’ and if Austin has any similar traditions (07:48) Then, they discuss the Draft Lottery results, including Wemby’s fit in San Antonio and whether Portland should trade away Damian Lillard (11:04). They also give their thoughts on the Sixers letting go of Doc Rivers and the speed of turnover in the NBA (25:11). After that, they touch on Ja Morant’s second suspension, give their thoughts on the Conference Finals, and discuss who’s better: Austin Reaves or Jordan Poole? (39:04) Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi Producers: Ben Cruz and Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja are back to discuss the recent NBA head coach firings around the league, the reasons behind the current trend, and what it means for the rest of the league (2:23). Next, they talk about Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat stealing Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Celtics (35:43). Later, the guys break down the main takeaways from Game 1 of the Western Conference finals between the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Lakers before previewing Game 2 (50:47). Finally, the guys close with their Real Ones of the Week (58:30). Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Producer: Jonathan Kermah Production Assistant: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices