The Ringer Nba Show

Chris and Seerat start the pod by giving props to the Memphis Grizzlies and analyzing their amazing success this season as a small-market franchise. Next, they discuss how their winning ways could inspire other teams in the same situation (16:49) and detail how they were able to build such a potent team through smart drafting and trades.(20:16) After the break, they debate which teams could be following their lead (25:28) and wrap up their conversation by speculating how owner Bob Para can make further improvements going into next season.(38:00) Hosts: Chris Ryan and Seerat Sohi Producer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Jackie MacMullan joins Logan and Raja to talk about her new podcast ‘Icons Club’ on the ‘Book of Basketball 2.0’ feed, which chronicles the brotherhood within the NBA of the best and most influential basketball players of all time. They get into the upcoming episode about Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal and tell a hell of a lot of stories from that era (0:40). Then they discuss which players from this current era of the NBA will make it into the Icons Club (36:30), before each awarding their Real One of the Week. Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Guest: Jackie MacMullan Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos start by burying the Lakers and recapping their favorite moments from Los Angeles's disappointing season now that they were officially eliminated from playoff contention (1:42). Then they argue and discuss their All-NBA selections (12:50). Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja dig into their feelings about UNC beating Duke over the weekend (1:00), where Lakers head coach Frank Vogel could end up when he inevitably gets fired after this disastrous season (11:00), and what more the Nets need on their coaching staff (22:00). Then Logan describes his theory of how the present-day Steph Curry–led Warriors connect to the Tim Duncan–led Spurs (26:00) before Raja explains why we haven’t yet been able to have a ‘Bridgerton' Boys appearance with Season 2 up on Netflix (37:00). Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Producers: Sasha Ashall and Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seerat is joined by The Ringer's own Logan Murdock to analyze how NBA superstars like Kevin Durant and Steph Curry navigate criticism and media accessibility. Next, they use their favorite scenes from the HBO show 'Winning Time' as a reference point to debate how great players from the past like Magic Johnson would've used social media to handle their public narrative and mental health.(19:53) They wrap up their conversation by examining the current state of Kevin Durant's relationship with Kyrie Irving.(38:23) Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Logan Murdock Production Assistant: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja talk about whether we’ll be more surprised by which team comes out of the Eastern or Western conference to the NBA Finals (0:40). Then they talk about Logan’s story on Kevin Durant and the culture of this Nets team (7:30) and how the Jazz have failed in their mission thus far this season (16:00). Finally, Jomi joins to talk about his father showing artwork at Crypto.com Arena as part of the Lakers’ In The Paint initiative and to put the Lakers on pack watch (29:15). Then all three of them give their Real One of the Week. Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Guest: Jomi Adeniran Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos recap Paul George’s return to the Clippers and how that can change the Western Conference playoffs, whether the Lakers should fight for a play-in spot, the 76ers' chances going into the playoffs, and the state of the Knicks. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, Wosny Lambre Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks start the pod by reacting to some of the weekend’s NCAA tournament action, with special focus on Arizona’s upset loss to Houston. They then pivot to the upcoming matchup between UNC and Duke and discuss the historic importance of this game to both schools (12:36). After the break, Jonathan talks about his physical and emotional struggles with chemotherapy and reflects on how his faith and basketball have enriched his personal life and career as a professional writer (15:02). Hosts: J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks Production Assistance: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja catch up on their separate exploits in New York City (1:00), before Bill Simmons hops on to talk about Robert Williams’s torn meniscus, the Lakers' mess, Will Smith’s slap heard around the world, and much more (22:00). Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Guest: Bill Simmons Producers: Sasha Ashall and Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wos is joined by Meadowlark Media's Tom Haberstroh and they talk about the Miami Heat who have lost four games in row and have been in the news after Jimmy Butler, Udonis Haslem and head coach Erik Spoelstra got into an argument during their loss to the Warriors last week. Host: Wosny Lambre Guest: Tom Haberstroh Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Seerat start the pod by sharing their reactions to the fight between Erik Spoelstra and Jimmy Butler during the Heat's loss to the Warriors on Wednesday night. They're then joined by The Ringer's own Jackie MacMullan to talk about her new podcast 'Icons Club.' They begin the conversation by detailing the necessary elements to be included in the prestigious group.(5:00) They then shift their focus to the legacy of Julius Erving and analyze the myriad of ways he impacted the history of the NBA and the Philadelphia 76ers franchise.(15:30) Next, they discuss some of the other players that exist on the periphery of the club's core legends like Isaiah Thomas, Giannis Antetokounmpo and in particular, Dwight Howard. (30:48) They wrap things up by acknowledging Dr. J's contribution to the modern player empowerment era and Jackie reveals how making 'Icons Club' has changed her perspective on basketball.(38:53) Hosts: Chris Ryan and Seerat Sohi Guest: Jackie MacMullan Production Assistant: Chris Sutton Learn m

Logan welcomes Sports Illustrated’s Howard Beck to talk about his recent reporting about the ongoing Robert Sarver investigation (0:40), the rule relaxation that will allow Kyrie Irving to play home games (22:23), and what it was like covering the Kobe-Shaq Lakers (33:57). Host: Logan Murdock Guest: Howard Beck Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos pick four Eastern Conference teams to get out of the first round and then vote on the team they think will make the Finals (3:58). They also discuss the recent scoring boom and pick out which coaches are on the hot seat (42:15). Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, Wosny Lambre Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks start the pod by revisiting Kentucky’s stunning loss to Saint Peter’s in the first round of the NCAA tournament. They then pivot to Chet Holmgren’s performance in Gonzaga’s win over Memphis and how NBA teams may be looking at him as the draft approaches (10:39). Next, they analyze some of the other big games that happened over the weekend: Auburn-Miami (19:46), Duke–Michigan State (27:57), and Texas-Purdue (33:42). They wrap things up by looking forward to their favorite matchups coming up on the bracket (37:32). Hosts: J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks Production Assistance: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While Raja hits the slopes, Logan welcomes Rembert Browne to fill in as guest host as only he can. They catch up on the Hawks’ season and Trae Young’s supremacy in Atlanta (3:00), Kyrie Irving’s impact on the Nets this season (18:00), and their shared love for ‘Abbott Elementary’ (37:00). Host: Logan Murdock Guest: Rembert Browne Producers: Sasha Ashall and Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wos is joined by SB Nation’s Sabreena Merchant. They go down the line and discuss who is to blame for the Lakers' struggles this season, and then ask what the team can do in the offseason to improve (1:46). Then they talk about Sabreena's alma mater, Duke, Coach K's legacy, and the change to the program's image (24:37). Host: Wosny Lambre Guest: Sabreena Merchant Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Seerat begin the pod by talking about Kentucky's upset loss to St. Peters in the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament. They then shift their attention to the NBA to discuss the two big men currently leading the race—Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid—and analyze the front courts of other teams like the Nets, Bucks, and Celtics as they head into the postseason. (6:36) They wrap things up by debating the viability of the center position in the NBA playoffs (27:02) and give some love to the recent play of the Memphis Grizzlies and Minnesota Timberwolves. (29:06) Hosts: Chris Ryan and Seerat Sohi Production Assistant: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan is coming at you from Brooklyn after going to the Mavericks-Nets game on Wednesday night to discuss with Raja the feeling in the arena after Luka put on a show for the win (1:00). Then they talk about the surprising Timberwolves, who currently sit in the seventh seed in the West and who embarrassed the Lakers with a blowout win and plenty of taunting (28:00). Finally, they discuss the latest reporting on Steph Curry’s ankle injury (33:00) and each award their Real One of the Week. Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Producer: Sasha Ashall Associate Producer: Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos talk about five teams that have things to sort out, including the Nets (1:55), Sixers, Lakers (21:00), Timberwolves, and Nuggets. They also talk about the Rookie of the Year race and give their thoughts on the first two episodes of the HBO series 'Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty' (50:00). Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, Wosny Lambre Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks look forward to the upcoming NCAA basketball tournament by reminiscing about their favorite individual performances from years past. They then focus on the current bracket and discuss the matchups they are excited to see.(11:02) Next, they analyze the potential stars and under-the-radar players who could raise their draft status with breakout games on a national stage.(16:51) They wrap things up by detailing the state of Kyle's beloved Kentucky Wildcats and the legacy of coach John Calipari. (41:51) Hosts: J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks Production Assistance: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices