The Ringer Nba Show

This Monday, Logan and Raja are joined by The Ringer's Danyel Smith of 'Black Girl Songbook,' who tells them why she's so mad (0:23). Then they talk about the Lakers' implosion that we are all currently witnessing, even after the return of Anthony Davis and LeBron James from injury, with a little input from noted Lakers fan producer Sasha (6:25). Then they talk about the Bucks' victory over the Nets on Sunday night and who would win in a seven-game series if they met in the postseason (36:25). Last, but not least, Logan tees Raja up to rail against the lack of fundamentals in the league and among youngins these days after Steve Kerr’s comments to the same effect (48:35). Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Guest: Danyel Smith Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris is joined by Kevin O’Connor to discuss the differences between the NBA and NFL drafts, and what the NBA can adapt from the NFL’s draft to improve upon its own (03:00). Host: Chris Ryan Guest: Kevin O’Connor Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Production Assistant: Jonathan Kermah Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja have given you Darius Miles and Boris Diaw. They’ve given you The Kid Mero. So listen to this lovely basketball catch-up between two good friends as you pat your full belly. First off, the last time the Phoenix Suns made the playoffs, Raja was still in the NBA, so Logan and Raja give Chris Paul and the entire Suns organization the respect they deserve (0:32). Then The Ringer’s own Paolo Uggetti joins to talk about his beautiful piece on the hardships of 10-day-contract life in a pandemic (22:28). Finally, Logan and Raja take a look at Kevin Love’s history of slightly bratty on-court behavior after he carelessly inbounded the ball to the Raptors on Monday (34:45), and Raja fights to the death for Russell Westbrook’s honor (50:00) Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Guest: Paolo Uggetti Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Rob start by ranking the eight potential play-in game teams by who they believe will be most successful in that format (4:16). Then they are joined by Chris Herrington of The Daily Memphian to discuss the expectations of the Grizzlies for the rest of this season and moving forward (42:07). Hosts: Justin Verrier and Rob Mahoney Guest: Chris Herrington Production Assistant: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Clap your Timbs in the air because Bronx legend The Kid Mero joins Logan and Raja today amidst the Knicks’ nine game winning streak to talk absolutely everything Knicks in this Real Ones New York Knicks Spectacular. Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Guest: The Kid Mero Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris is joined by Ben Falk from ‘Cleaning the Glass’ to discuss NBA rule changes vs. team and player innovations to get a competitive edge, and how the NBA league office is responsible for keeping pace with the speed at which innovations are found with the use of analytics (06:00). Host: Chris Ryan Guest: Ben Falk Production Assistant: Jonathan Kermah Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The man, the myth, the legend Boris Diaw joins Logan and Raja on a veritable odyssey through his interests and career, starting with his travels around the world on his catamaran and close calls with wildlife on safaris (0:27). Then they talk about the rise and fall of the Steve Nash–era Phoenix Suns (20:14), how and why Boris was traded with Raja to the Charlotte Bobcats (37:50), and his unceremonious buyout in Charlotte, which led to a championship-winning stint in San Antonio (55:30). Finally, they get into his time with the Spurs: playing with Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, and Kawhi Leonard (1:00:07), guarding LeBron James in the NBA Finals (1:11:41), and getting his ring in 2014 (1:15:52).  Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Guest: Boris Diaw Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle Mann start by discussing how good the New York Knicks can be during the rest of the regular season and potentially in the playoffs (0:51). Then they are joined by Tyler Parker to discuss the Oklahoma City Thunder's young guys and what the future holds for the franchise (21:51). Lastly, Tyler drops a hot take about a future NBA draft prospect (58:10). Check out J. Kyle Mann’s newest video, on Anthony Edwards. Read Tyler Parker’s Oklahoma City Thunder Tank Diaries. Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle Mann Guest: Tyler Parker Production Assistant: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Rob discuss Steph Curry's greatness over the past set of games, and float his name in the MVP debate (02:00). Later, they are joined by The Athletic’s Ethan Strauss to talk about his recent story on the NBA’s dip in ratings and what that says about the success of the league during the pandemic (20:00). Hosts: Justin Verrier and Rob Mahoney Guest: Ethan Strauss Production Assistant: Jon Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Trudy Joseph joins Logan and Raja to tell them why she’s so mad (0:22). Then, in the wake of New York's six-game winning streak, Logan and Raja talk about how the Knicks are (almost) back (4:54) and Steph Curry’s one-man show (23:15). After that they get into some listener questions (27:28) and find out why you’re all so damn mad (44:18). Thanks for sending in your questions, everybody! You can email us questions at realonesmailbag@gmail.com, or tell us why you’re so mad by leaving a voice message at 510-469-0294. Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Guests: Trudy Joseph and Jomi Adeniran Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris is joined by The Ringer's J. Kyle Mann to discuss Steph Curry's play on the court. They weigh in on the debate about whether Curry should be shooting more (5:10), discuss whether James Wiseman was the appropriate pick for the Warriors (24:30), and touch on the trajectory of Curry's career and the legacy he will leave behind (28:40). Host: Chris Ryan Guest: J. Kyle Mann Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First up, Logan and Raja discuss LaMarcus Aldridge’s sudden retirement from the league (0:35). Then Darius Miles joins the podcast to talk about joining the Clippers out of high school (10:15), Lamar Odom’s leadership (29:37), LeBron James arriving in Cleveland (34:42), his first time playing with veterans on the Trail Blazers, the offensive "Jail Blazers" media narrative surrounding that team at the time (49:32), and much more. Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Guest: Darius Miles Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Rob open the show discussing what Jamal Murray’s torn ACL means for the Denver Nuggets’ season and the Western Conference playoff race (01:00). Later, they are joined by NBA draft expert Chad Ford to discuss the Rookie of the Year race (15:00) and the top prospects in the 2021 draft (55:00). Hosts: Justin Verrier and Rob Mahoney Guest: Chad Ford Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eddie Gonzalez (@bansky) from ‘The ETCs’ podcast with Kevin Durant joins Logan and Raja to talk about his recent interview with Draymond Green and KD (2:10), working with KD (10:00), Brooklyn’s chances at winning the NBA championship this season (27:43), and much more! Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Guest: Eddie Gonzalez Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris is joined by The Ringer’s Rob Mahoney to discuss the Nets' experimental approach to the regular season (02:00), the success of buyout additions Blake Griffin and LaMarcus Aldridge (35:00), and more. Host: Chris Ryan Guest: Rob Mahoney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After feeding the streets Mikal Bridges, Steve Kerr, Vernon Maxwell, Greg Monroe, and Monica McNutt, Logan and Raja take a Thursday to catch up themselves (0:27). They get into the Warriors-Bucks game that Logan attended on Tuesday (5:29), Nikola Jokic’s MVP case and what makes Aaron Gordon such a special role player (31:18), and the newly fired-up WNBA kits (50:00). If you’d like to tell us why you’re so mad, record yourself using the Voice Memos app and email the file to realonesmailbag@gmail.com, or leave us a message at 510-469-0294. Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle Mann start by handing out progress reports for players who got traded at the deadline, including Aaron Gordon (1:00). Then they discuss some observations from Tuesday night's games (29:18). Lastly, they play a game of Stock Up, Stock Down for a few of the stars from March Madness (40:45). Hosts: Kevin O'Connor and J. Kyle Mann Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Rob are joined by the cohosts of ‘Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod,’ Andy Liu and Sam Esfandiari, to discuss the Warriors’ struggles this season (03:00). Later, they debate whether making the playoffs this season will affect the Warriors’ future in free agency (39:00). Hosts: Justin Verrier and Rob Mahoney Guests: Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First things first, the Mad Hooper Talia Caldwell tells Logan and Raja why she’s so mad (0:25). After that, The Ringer’s Jomi Adeniran pops by to discuss his disappointment that Regé-Jean Page will not return to Season 2 of 'Bridgerton' (2:07). Then Monica McNutt joins Logan and Raja to talk about getting into journalism as a student athlete (8:22), Stanford’s win over Arizona to take the women’s NCAA championship (21:10), addressing disparities between how men and women basketball players are treated (29:16), how excited Knicks fans should be about this season (41:39), and who her favorite teams are for the upcoming WNBA season (44:49).  Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Guests: Monica McNutt, Talia Caldwell, and Jomi Adeniran Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris is joined by CNBC sports business reporter Jabari Young to discuss how the next NBA TV deal could change how we watch basketball (02:00). Later, Chris and The Ringer’s Bryan Curtis weigh in on how the NBA television and League Pass experience could be improved (23:00). Host: Chris Ryan Guest: Jabari Young and Bryan Curtis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices