Logan and Raja talk USA men’s basketball losing to France in the Olympics (5:00), as well as roster challenges and where Team USA may finish (19:45). Then, what happens if Bradley Beal is traded to the Warriors, and what does that mean for the rest of the NBA (22:49)? Plus: The Lakers shop Kyle Kuzma to every team in the league (34:20).
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Preseason Power Rankings, Part 3 | Group Chat
Part 3 of the preseason power rankings is here, and Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are unveiling the teams ranked 20-16. (00:00) Intro(4:12) Hornets(26:08) Warriors(42:38) Trail Blazers(1:07:20) Hawks(1:19:18) Jazz And don’t forget that the Group Chat guys are doing a live show on ... Show More
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Oct 7
Preseason Power Rankings, Part 2 (feat. Bill Simmons) | Group Chat
Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are back for Part 2 of the preseason power rankings. This time they are joined by Bill Simmons! They discuss the teams ranked 25 and 24 before the guys finish up with the teams ranked 23 through 21. (00:00) Intro (3:00) Pelicans (28:34) Grizzlies (52 ... Show More
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Oct 5
Preseason Power Rankings, Part 1 | Group Chat
Preseason Power Rankings Part 1 | Group ChatJustin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are back with the annual preseason power rankings! As usual, the guys start with the lowest ranked teams: 26-30.(00:00) Intro(7:23) Kings(28:50) Bucks(44:24) Nets(59:59) Clippers(1:15:55) Bulls And don’t fo ... Show More
1h 36m
Jul 2024
DeRozan to the Kings, PG on talks with the Clips, the Walls Closing in on the Heat, and an Olympics Preview
Zach and ESPN's Chris Herring react to Paul George's comments about his contract negotiations with the Clippers, discuss the Heat losing Caleb Martin to the Sixers, the Kings trading for DeMar DeRozan, and the Bulls' attempt at a rebuild. Then ESPN's Brian Windhorst joins to prev ... Show More
1h 39m
Aug 2024
Do You Care If Team USA Wins Gold? Plus: Steph Curry, Expansion Teams, and More From the Summer Mailbag.
Verno and KOC discuss the latest Olympic basketball play, including the respect earned by the South Sudan team, Jamal Murray’s struggles with Canada, and the strong play by the German team (01:10). They then open up the mailbag and answer more questions from the listeners (15:32) ... Show More
1h 4m
Jul 2024
Team USA Survives Exhibition Games, Next Season's Wins Over/Under Reactions, and Knicks Talk
Zach and Fred Katz discuss Team USA winning competitive exhibition games and how they feel about the team heading into the Olympics, then they discuss the most interesting win totals by ESPN Bet and which teams they think will surpass or fail to meet expectations, and if there ar ... Show More
1h 23m
Jul 2021
Trade Rumors, Team USA, Draft Q's and More!
Sam and Andy discuss the Ben Simmons trade rumors, will Paul George be available in trades and our thoughts on Team USA's poor start. Later (32:12) we take your questions on trades targets, the draft and more!Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim AnganMusic Provided by U ... Show More
57m 56s
Jul 2024
Hoops Tonight - NBA Mailbag: Team USA in trouble? Lakers & Warriors top targets, Nuggets better?
Jason Timpf answers listener questions during an NBA Mailbag segment. Are LeBron James and Team USA in trouble at the Paris Olympics after a bumpy set of exhibition games? What are the next steps for LeBron, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers to return to NBA Finals conten ... Show More
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Mar 2021
Cade's Ceiling, LeBron Injury Ripples, Trade Talk, and Poku Corner With Ryen Russillo
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss top NBA draft prospect Cade Cunningham after Oklahoma State's loss to Oregon State in the NCAA tournament (2:30), LeBron James's ankle sprain and his unprecedented durability over the years (26:00), updated NBA MVP o ... Show More
1h 49m
Apr 2023
Phoenix Rallies, GSW Needs CPR, Trae’s Stock Plummets and the Lakers’ Highway Widens With J. Kyle Mann and Haralabos Voulgaris
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss the Suns beating the Clippers to split the series 1-1 (2:01), Trae Young's negative impact on the Hawks, Knicks-Cavaliers Game 2, Draymond Green's suspension, whether the Warriors are dead, and more (21:49). Then Bill ... Show More
2h 15m