The Ringer Nba Show

Wos is joined by The Athletic's Jon Krawczynski to discuss the Timberwolves future. They start by discussing the new ownership group, what to do with D'Angelo Russell, the Karl Anthony Towns–Anthony Edwards dynamic, and much more. Host: Wosny Lambre Guest: Jon Krawczynski Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Assistance: Benjamin Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Seerat debate and analyze every angle of the Boston Celtics’ impressive victory over the Golden State Warriors in the first game of the NBA Finals, including Boston’s defensive game plan against the Warriors’ Big Three (14:13), the interesting coaching moves made from both benches (28:23), and the probability of the Celtics continuing their magical fourth-quarter shooting streak through the rest of the series. They end their discussion by speculating on the adjustments Golden State will make and sharing their picks for Game 2 (32:37). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Seerat Sohi Producer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja discuss the ins and outs of the matchup between the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors, talk about how this NBA Finals could affect the legacy of Steph Curry, and predict what they think will happen in this series. Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Producers: Sasha Ashall and Devon Manze Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos discuss the seven biggest questions for the Celtics and Warriors ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Finals. 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

Wos is joined by The Athletic's Marcus Thompson to discuss what makes this Warriors team different from past iterations, and how they put it all together to reach the NBA Finals. Host: Wosny Lambre Guest: Marcus Thompson Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Seerat contemplate some of the roster issues facing NBA teams this offseason and what they could learn from current playoff contenders, notably the Boston Celtics. They discuss and debate a few of the most prominent players and teams in this regard, including Zach LaVine (10:15), the Dallas Mavericks (20:31), the Minnesota Timberwolves (25:21), and the Brooklyn Nets (27:32). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Seerat Sohi Producer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Rob are joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss the Boston Celtics winning Game 5 on the road and taking a 3-2 series lead over the Miami Heat. They talk about adjustments Miami can make to come back in the series, and big-picture thoughts on the Heat's roster. Then, they talk about the Mavericks keeping their season alive with a Game 4 win over the Warriors, if they can come back to win the series, and some team-building thoughts for next season (39:48). Hosts: Justin Verrier and Rob Mahoney Guest: J. Kyle Mann Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks are together again and ready to offer up their thoughts on the 2022 NBA draft. First, Tjarks provides an update on how he’s doing (2:00) and what it’s been like watching the Mavericks’ playoff run (4:00). Next, they examine the history of no. 1 draft picks and share which players could fill that slot this year (6:00). Finally, they discuss the state of the Magic, Thunder, and Rockets and which players they think make the most sense for each (23:00). Hosts: J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks Producers: Benjamin Cruz and Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja discuss the Celtics’ rout of the Heat in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals to tie up the series, which has seen Miami and Boston swap blowout wins (0:45). Then, they talk about how the Warriors have managed to go up 3-0 on the Mavericks, who took out the top-seeded Suns (21:00). Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Producer Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wos is joined by Bleacher Report and The Athletic’s Mo Dakhil to discuss the impact of Kyle Lowry's return for the Heat and what adjustments Boston can make to get back into this series. Then they discuss the shake-up on the Brooklyn Nets coaching staff. (19:25) Host: Wosny Lambre Guest: Mo Dakhil Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris is joined by the Ringer's own Tyler Parker and they start their discussion by sharing their takes on the first couple of games of the Celtics-Heat series and Jimmy Butler's relationship with coach Erik Spoelstra and the culture in Miami. They then talk about Patrick Beverly's appearance on First Take and Draymond Green's post-game podcasts while also taking a macro look at this year's NBA playoffs in general.(19:53) They end the pod by analyzing the state of the Oklahoma City Thunder's "process" and speculate on what the future holds for the team.(31:01) Host: Chris Ryan Guest: Tyler Parker Producer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos start by recapping the Warriors' blowout victory over the Mavs, and what Dallas can change moving forward (1:40). Then, they discuss some potential ripple effects of the draft lottery (27:15). Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja return to you the morning after the Phoenix Suns fell disgracefully to the Dallas Mavericks in one of the greatest Game 7 collapses of all time to talk about what went wrong with this Suns team (0:45) and what went right with the Mavericks (25:00). Then they dive into the other Game 7 from Sunday, the Bucks’ loss to the Celtics (36:15), and Jomi Adeniran joins to pack up Chris Paul and the Suns (48:00). Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Guest: Jomi Adeniran Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wos is joined by Derek Bodner from The Athletic to discuss the comments made by Joel Embiid, James Harden, and Doc Rivers after the 76ers were eliminated from the NBA playoffs. They detail each of their histories with the team, speculate on their futures, and talk about the possible offseason moves Daryl Morey can make for Philadelphia going forward. Host: Wosny Lambre Guest: Derek Bodner Producer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Seerat start the pod by analyzing Joel Embiid's postgame press conference after the 76er's 2nd Round exit of the playoffs and go through his trajectory of injuries and public comments in the last couple of weeks. They then discuss Joel's playoff history, his connection with the Philadelphia fanbase, and speculate on his NBA future. Hosts: Chris Ryan and Seerat Sohi Producer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos discuss Giannis’s big game in the Bucks’ comeback road win (2:46). Then they review Memphis’s domination of the Warriors to force a Game 6 (28:37). Finally, they raise some offseason story lines with a game of Offseason Roulette (40:31). Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, Wosny Lambre Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja talk about how the Grizzlies lost their grip in an extremely close, but strangely unexciting Game 4 of their series against the Warriors (0:40), and the Celtics’ comeback against the Bucks in their Game 4 (20:05). Then, they give predictions for 76ers-Heat and Mavericks-Suns in their respective Game 5s on Tuesday night (34:12), and each award their Real One of the Week (40:55). Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wos is joined by The Athletic’s Seth Partnow to discuss what the Bucks have done well in slowing down the Celtics offense, what the Celtics can do to try to even up the series, and more. Host: Wosny Lambre Guest: Seth Partnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Seerat begin by sharing their excitement for the NBA playoffs and quickly delve into the Mavericks-Suns series with a focus on Luka Doncic and what Dallas can do to possibly turn the series around against Phoenix's formidable system. Next, they go over the key players in the Grizzlies-Warriors matchup and discuss why their games are must-watch affairs.(15:52) They then pivot to 76ers-Heat and debate whether Joel Embiid's possible return can turn the vibe around in Philadelphia heading into the upcoming home games.(28:04) Finally, they share their thoughts on the first two lopsided games in the Celtics-Bucks series and ponder what tactical moves those teams will make going forward against each other.(32:51) Hosts: Chris Ryan and Seerat Sohi Producer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos discuss the Suns putting on a clinic in the second half and pulling away from the Mavericks to take a 2-0 series lead (1:45). Then they discuss the Heat dominating the Sixers again at home and if the Sixers have any solutions to stop the Heat with no Joel Embiid (25:04).  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