The Ringer Nba Show

Logan and Raja are back to discuss the once again above .500 Warriors (02:00), the young and rising Grizzlies (10:00), and the lumbering Miami Heat at this point in the season. Later, the guys give a diagnosis of the Timberwolves going all in with Rudy Gobert before discussing the Hawks and the current state of trash talking (30:00). Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanksgiving is here and Justin, Rob, and Wos hold the annual 'Group Chat' NBA potluck dinner. Each of them brings one player, one team, and one take to the table to talk about. They talk about Ben Simmons, the Sacramento Kings, Anthony Davis, and much more. We want to hear from you! Email us at SuggestionBoxGC@gmail.com. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle and Seerat start the pod by celebrating Jordan Clarkson's impactful performances with the Utah Jazz this season. They then dive into John Wall's college and pro career, make comps to some of his younger contemporaries, and examine his speed and creativity (3:44). Next, they take a look at how he has adapted to the Clippers' system and the organizational playmaking skills his newest team is benefitting from (21:50). Finally, they explore why there is a decline in veterans playing in the current NBA, speculate on Wall's future in Los Angeles, and share some egregious pickup game anecdotes (30:35). Hosts: Seerat Sohi and J. Kyle Mann Associate Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo’s encounter with Montrezl Harrell and the pettiness of NBA players (1:32). Along the way, they take a quick detour to air out their frustrations about socks (22:45). Next, they talk about how the culture around tanking in the NBA has shifted over the years and why the floor spacing of today’s teams is so different from past eras (27:15). Later, Logan asks Raja if Anthony Davis’s play will be sustainable when LeBron returns to the lineup (38:45). Finally, the guys close out with their Real Ones of the Week (42:05). Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Production Assistant: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wos sits down with L.A. Clippers beat writer Law Murray from The Athletic to discuss the current state of the Clippers and where they stand in the early season. Host: Wosny Lambre Guest: Law Murray Producer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One month into the NBA season, Justin, Wos, and Rob offer their snapshot as to who’s the best player, the best team, and the biggest surprise in the league so far (02:23). They also discuss the biggest disappointment, a preseason take they would already take back, and whose stock they’re buying low on (35:16). Hosts: Justin Verrier, Wosny Lambre, and Rob Mahoney Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle and Seerat are joined by Mike Prada from The Athletic to discuss his new book, ‘Spaced Out: How the NBA’s Three-Point Revolution Changed Everything You Thought You Knew about Basketball.' They begin by diving into the book’s central theme, exploring the definition of “purity” in basketball, and pondering whether James Naismith would recognize the modern game next to the one he created (7:42). Next, they talk about legendary coach John McClendon’s contributions to the speed of the game, and dissect how some of these developments have led to certain types of players being pushed out of the league, with Roy Hibbert as a prime example (12:47). They end the pod by examining how Billy Knight’s archaic team-building philosophy as the Hawks GM ultimately stunted his team’s development and the culture of accepting new ideas in the today’s NBA (37:28). Hosts: Seerat Sohi and J. Kyle Mann Guest: Mike Prada Associate Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Benjamin Cruz Learn more about your

Logan and Raja discuss Anthony Davis’s monster performance and what is required from a franchise-leading big man in the NBA (2:00). Next, the guys talk about the early-season success of the Boston Celtics and Jayson Tatum’s unbelievable play in the wake of the Ime Udoka situation (22:00). Later, they go around the league to debate which fringe teams are legitimate (36:00). Finally, Raja and Logan share a couple of personal stories about their Real Ones of the Week. Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Production Assistant: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wos sits down with The Ringer's Michael Pina to discuss first looks at potential MVPs, featuring Luka Dončić (3:36), Giannis Antetokounmpo (11:35), Stephen Curry (17:43), Jason Tatum (26:25), and more. Check out Michael’s latest writeup on LeBron on TheRinger.com - https://www.theringer.com/nba/2022/11/8/23447175/lebron-james-lakers-father-time Host: Wosny Lambre Guest: Michael Pina Producer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja discuss Luka Doncic’s MVP-type numbers and how his abnormally high usage rate impacts the Mavs’ ceiling as a championship contender (1:42). Next, they debate which of the four teams with both a top 10 offense and a top 10 defense suffer from imposter syndrome (32:30). Later, they quickly break down some of the league’s most pressing story lines (44:49). Finally, the guys close out with their Real Ones of the Week (50:52). Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Production Assistant: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos start by discussing the Nets hiring Jacque Vaughn full time (3:25). Then they discuss whether they believe in some of the good starts and bad starts from various teams around the league (10:03), including the Warriors, Hawks, Timberwolves, and more. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, Wosny Lambre Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seerat and Kyle get together to share their invigorating experiences trying to follow the blistering 15-game NBA TV schedule on Monday evening. Then they introduce their multi-episode theme of adapting to change in the NBA by detailing the career of Dennis Smith Jr. as an example of a player whose particular skill set may have been developed for a basketball world that doesn't exist.(6:12) They closely examine his journeyman career through the league to his current home in Charlotte and speculate on what lies ahead for him on the team and beyond.(28:32) Finally, they discuss other players around the league who could learn from Dennis Smith Jr.'s story,(41:19) and debate if Luka Doncic's astronomical usage rate is a viable pathway to success for the Mavericks.(53:58) Hosts: Seerat Sohi and J. Kyle Mann Associate Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja are joined by prolific Sports Illustrated writer Howard Beck to reminisce on the era of coach trash talk in the early to late 2000s (2:00). Along the way, they discuss the reasons the Utah Jazz are exceeding expectations this season and what the hot start means for their draft odds (13:00). Later, the guys unpack the underwhelming early-season records of the Warriors and Clippers (30:00). Finally, they talk about the undefeated Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis as a generational talent (41:00). Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Guest: Howard Beck Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Production Assistant: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Wos sits down with WNBA and NBA writer and podcaster Sabreena Merchant to discuss the state of the Los Angeles Lakers (4:01), and how the NBA will handle issues of domestic violence in the future following Miles Bridges's domestic violence charge (26:29). Host: Wosny Lambre Guest: Sabreena Merchant Producer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja discuss Kyrie’s statement and the collapse of the Nets (0:43). Next, they talk about the state of tampering in the NBA (28:05). Later, Logan gives Russ and the Lakers praise for their much-improved recent play (35:29). Finally, the guys end the episode with their Real Ones of the Week (37:50). Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Production Assistant: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seerat and Kyle are joined by The Ringer's own Michael Pina to discuss his excellent article about the spiraling Brooklyn Nets, their recent firing of coach Steve Nash, and the ramifications this move will have on the team moving forward. This leads to a game of 'Hoops Hospital', where they each take turns diagnosing the issues infecting not just the Nets, but the Lakers and Clippers as well, issuing much-needed prescriptions to get those teams off the operating table.(3:06) After the break, they dissect Zion Williamson's performance so far this year and talk about their concerns and expectations for him with the Pelicans this season.(39:55) Hosts: Seerat Sohi and J. Kyle Mann Guest: Michael Pina Associate Producer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja discuss Kyrie’s most recent polarizing actions and how this early-season distraction will impact the rest of the season for the Nets (2:00). Later, the guys give their flowers to Cavs general manager Koby Altman for the team and culture he’s helped build in Cleveland (38:00). Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Production Assistant: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wos sits down with podcasters Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu of the 'Light Years' podcast to examine the dynamics of the Golden State Warriors this season. They discuss James Wiseman and the youth movement coming into the team (4:16), Draymond Green’s role on the Warriors (9:00), beat writers' optimistic perception of the Warriors (19:45), and the overall team dynamics and leadership. Host: Wosny Lambre Guests: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja unpack the back-and-forth between Klay Thompson and Devin Booker and what that means for the brewing Suns-Warriors rivalry (17:40). Along the way, they break down the situation between Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards as well as their thoughts on NBA player dieting (38:27). Later, they discuss whether Anfernee Simons and Pascal Siakam can take the next step in their respective careers (47:38). Finally, the guys close out with their Real Ones of the Week (51:33). Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Production Assistant: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos present their overreactions from the first week of NBA play. They discuss the impressive play from Damian Lillard and the Portland Trailblazers (01:48). Later, they debate whether the underperformance of teams such as the Clippers (16:12), Nets (25:14), and Sixers (38:13) should raise any concerns. Finally, they highlight the level of talent in the league right now compared to previous years (56:50), and give some love to Pascal Siakam (63:05). Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Additional Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices