The Ringer Nba Show

J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks return to discuss young prospect Paolo Banchero, how size and defense can be a well-developed asset for a young college player, and what comparable players like AJ Griffin can do. Hosts: J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan is joined by The Ringer’s Jackie MacMullan to talk about the Celtics' past, present, and future, including the team’s issues holding onto talent, how Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum can play together, and her favorite stories about Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and more. Host: Logan Murdock Guest: Jackie MacMullan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wos is joined by Amin Elhassan of Meadowlark Media and SiriusXM NBA Radio to discuss the Bulls’ surprising season and investigate whether their success is sustainable in the playoffs (2:30). Then, they get into the Bucks and whether they should be considered the championship favorites (18:49). Host: Wosny Lambre Guest: Amin Elhassan Production: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Seerat start the pod by reacting to the Suns' big win over the Mavericks on Thursday night and discuss the possibility of Phoenix returning to the NBA Finals. They then pivot to the MVP race and where some of the superstars should rank in the conversation, notably Luka Dončić, Joel Embiid, Nikola Jokić and Chris Paul. (10:00) Next they touch on Daryl Morey's recent comments regarding Ben Simmons and the current trade market (16:55), Kyrie's Irving's return to the Nets (24:28) and the effect Lonzo Ball's injury will have on the Bulls' season. They wrap everything up by talking about the Lakers' future with or without Frank Vogel (32:31) and the state of the Utah Jazz.(38:10) Hosts: Chris Ryan and Seerat Sohi Production Assistant: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re halfway through the season and the Lakers are the gift that keeps on giving. Logan and Raja talk about the rumors that Frank Vogel’s job is in jeopardy, the Russell Westbrook experiment, and much more. Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos play a little news roulette and discuss some of the major injuries around the league, their thoughts on Frank Vogel being on the hot seat, and the three-team trade between the Spurs, Celtics, and Nuggets. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Production Assistant: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks are back to talk about the new and exciting prospects of the NBA. They begin with the promising Cam Reddish of the New York Knicks and how to best utilize his talents (01:47). Then they dive deep on the explosive run the young Memphis Grizzlies have had with Ja Morant at the helm (14:40). Hosts: J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wos is joined by Nate Duncan of 'The Dunc'd On Podcast' and 'Hollinger & Duncan NBA Show' to discuss Ben Simmons and his trade value (2:05) before getting into whether the Warriors will be able to replicate their success this season in the playoffs (21:24). Finally, they give their quick thoughts on who the NBA MVP will be (27:01). Host: Wosny Lambre Guest: Nate Duncan Production: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Seerat discuss the advantages and pitfalls that can affect the younger teams in the NBA, notably the Memphis Grizzlies and Atlanta Hawks, whose trajectories appear to be crossing at this point of the season. Hosts: Chris Ryan and Seerat Sohi Production Assistant: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sports Illustrated’s Chris Herring joins Logan and Raja to talk about the ’90s Knicks teams in his new book ‘Blood in the Garden: The Flagrant History of the 1990s New York Knicks’ (0:30), his thoughts on the present-day Knicks team (24:50), and how the Chicago Bulls are making this season count (33:40). Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Guest: Chris Herring Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos each rank 5-1 the worst organizational situations in the NBA. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Production Assistant: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks are back to discuss the young and exciting players of the NBA, beginning with the pedigree and story of Jabari Smith Jr. (01:42). They then take it to New York and RJ Barrett to assess where they see him in his development and where he is headed (21:28). Hosts: J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja talk about the atmosphere and mythos surrounding Klay Thompson’s long-awaited return to basketball on Sunday night, as well as the on-court implications for the role players who have stepped up this season in his absence (0:30). Then they talk about the issues the Nets are running into with Kyrie playing part time (23:50) and whether Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown fit together on the court (33:15). Host: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Seerat share their reactions to Dirk Nowitzki's number retirement ceremony and reflect on his career and impact on the NBA. Then they discuss how winning a championship affected the perception of his career and talk about current stars they'd like to see bolster their legacies in a similar fashion, notably Chris Paul (19:57), Jimmy Butler (27:28), and DeMar DeRozan (30:38). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Seerat Sohi Production Assistant: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja touch on all the topics weighing on their conscience this week, starting with Ja Morant proving that he is at the tippy top of his draft class (0:30), the Chicago Bulls showing they can hang with the giants of their conference (16:00), and Kyrie returning to the stage after his season of silence (21:00). Then they talk about Dirk Nowitzki’s legacy and what it was like to play with him (29:00), and Logan and Raja each award their Real One of the Week (40:00). Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As players begin to return from health and safety protocols, Justin, Rob, and Wos talk about the last few weeks of basketball and if anything can be taken away from these games with so many players out (1:45). Then they discuss four major story lines in the new year, including if the Bulls are serious contenders, who is the fourth-best team in the West, and more (18:25). Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Production Assistant: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks open by discussing Jonathan Kuminga’s rookie season, his upside in the NBA, and his role with the Warriors (2:23). Then they finish by breaking down highly touted prospect Chet Holmgren's chances in the NBA, where he could fit into the league, and scouting him at Gonzaga (20:18).   Hosts: J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the final episode of the year, Logan and Raja are joined by The Ringer’s finest and ‘Real Ones’ chief meme officer Jomi Adeniran and we get deep in our mailbag to answer some listener questions. Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Guest: Jomi Adeniran Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonathan Tjarks and J. Kyle Mann return from Vegas and are ready to discuss up-and-coming prospects! First up is LaMelo Ball, and they weigh in on what one of the most famous young players working today can do to improve and make his mark (01:39). Then it's on to Anthony Edwards and how his ball dominance can be an asset as well as something to adapt to (25:01). Hosts: J. Kyle Mann & Jonathan Tjarks Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos begin by discussing all the replacement players that teams have signed and pick out their favorites so far (1:00). Then, they run through the Christmas Day slate and ask one question about each game, including whether Kyrie playing part time is a good idea (4:00), the best team in the West (26:00), and whether Trae Young has ascended to be the best guard in the East (46:00).  Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Associate Producer: Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices