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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Apr 30
Can the Rockets and Pistons Pull Off History? Plus, the Cavs Are Kinda Back and More Bad Lottery Reform.| Group Chat
Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann react to three different series going to 3-2. They start with the Pistons and Rockets saving their seasons against the Magic and Lakers. Then they talk about the Cavs taking the lead in their series against the Raptors. They wrap up by discussing pot ... Show More
1h 14m
Apr 29
Hitting the Panic Button on the Pistons | Real Ones
Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones, and they get right into the playoff action. Are the Wolves in trouble now that Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo have been ruled out for the series? Has Nikola Jokic’s behavior during this se ... Show More
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Apr 28
Are the Spurs the Biggest Winner of a Chaotic First Round? | Group Chat
Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann open by recapping the Spurs' winning weekend in Portland. Then they break down the rest of this weekend’s playoffs matchups, including Jokic’s meltdown, the trust level of Eastern Conference teams, and the Pistons meeting their match in Orlando. (0:0 ... Show More
1h 13m
Aug 2021
Ten Free Agency Questions on the Lavish Bulls, Comatose Celts, Reheated Heat, and More With Kevin O’Connor
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Kevin O’Connor to discuss 10 lingering questions from free agency including if they liked what the Bulls have done, the Lakers' barrage of signings, their five favorite and least favorite signings so far (1:11), the Celtics as a destination ... Show More
1h 25m
Feb 2022
Unanswerable NBA Questions With Zach Lowe, Plus Brian Koppelman and David Levien on Creating ‘Super Pumped’ During a Pandemic
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by ESPN's Zach Lowe to run through the biggest questions remaining for the rest of the NBA season, including how the Ben Simmons–James Harden trade will play out, the Warriors' dependence on Draymond Green’s health, Denver’s playoff potential, ... Show More
2h 19m
Jun 2023
Sneaky Sacramento, Free Agency Deal Guesses, and the "One More Time" Draft With Ryen Russillo
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss some three-day-old NBA draft thoughts, including Cam Whitmore's slide to 20th, the Clippers, and the Mavericks' draft day moves (1:33), before wondering what the Kings are up to after clearing a sizeable amount of ca ... Show More
2h 4m
Jun 2017
NBA Scuttlebutt, LeBron's Next Move, and Lonzo's Lakers (Ep. 223)
HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor to discuss the many rumors and rumblings surrounding the NBA. Topics include: Jerry West's interest in the Clippers (5:00), CP3's no-trade clause (12:00), Lonzo and the Lakers (18:00), possible Kings trade ... Show More
1h 18m
Jun 2024
NBA Draft Takeaways, Steals, and Zach Edey
Verno and KOC recap the 2024 NBA draft, as they discuss picks they liked, picks they disliked, surprises, and more! They start off by discussing Zach Edey’s fit with the Grizzlies, the one big difference maker for Ron Holland’s development with the Pistons, and the importance of ... Show More
1h 17m
Apr 2023
NBA Playoff Chaos, the Positionless Awards Problem, Caitlin Clark vs. LSU, and Inexplicable NBA Stories With Ryen Russillo and Van Lathan
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the Bucks' decisive win over the 76ers, the Warriors coming up short vs. a Nuggets team without Nikola Jokic, the Mavericks playing themselves out of the playoffs, and the updated NBA playoff picture (3:13), before d ... Show More
2h 15m
Mar 2024
The Disappointment All-Stars, LeBron’s Unapproachable 40K, Minnesota Concerns, and Boston’s F-You Game With Ryen Russillo
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the Clippers' narrow victory over the Timberwolves (1:23), the Celtics' staggering 52-point win over the Warriors (17:56), and Lakers-Nuggets (29:58) before discussing LeBron's milestone of 40,000 points and his loom ... Show More
2h 12m
Oct 2020
Lakers/LeBron/Bubble Stories with Jared Dudley and Ryen Russillo. Plus a 2021 NBA Free Agency Primer
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo and 2020 NBA champion Jared Dudley to discuss the Lakers' title win, how it felt to leave the NBA bubble, LeBron stories, appreciating Rajon Rondo, the anticlimactic Battle for L.A., young NBA talent, and more. Then Bill and Ry ... Show More
2h 26m