logo
episode-header-image
Mar 2021
1h 6m

Buyout Market Moves and the New-Look Nug...

The Ringer
About this episode

Justin and Rob open the show with a discussion of the many buyout market players being picked up, including Andre Drummond to the Lakers and LaMarcus Aldridge to the Nets (01:30). Later, they are joined by Mike Singer of the Denver Post to discuss how Aaron Gordon will fit in his new home, Nikola Jokic’s MVP odds, and Jamal Murray’s struggles thus far this season (13:00).

Hosts: Justin Verrier and Rob Mahoney

Guest: Mike Singer

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Up next
Jul 7
The Best and Worst Moves of the Offseason (So Far). Plus, the Clippers Are Up to Something. | Group Chat
Justin, Rob, and Wos are here to react to the three-team deal that sent Norman Powell to the Heat and what it means for the Heat, Jazz, and Clippers. Then, the guys give their best and worst moves of the offseason. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Producers: K ... Show More
1h 14m
Jul 3
The Most Confounding Teams of the Offseason So Far | Group Chat
Justin, Rob, and Wos are here on Day 4 of free agency before this holiday weekend to talk about the most confounding and confusing teams in the league right now. Intro (0:00) Bucks (3:08) Kings (23:10) Heat (30:05) Warriors (36:35) Raptors (45:20) Suns (55:20) Hosts: Justin Verri ... Show More
1h 7m
Jul 1
Free Agency Frenzy: Dame Waived, Turner to the Bucks, and LeBron’s Unhappy? | Real Ones
Logan and Raja are back with the free agency edition of Real Ones. Myles Turner is officially headed to the Bucks, and Damian Lillard has been waived by the team. What’s the future for Dame? The Nuggets traded Michael Porter Jr. to Brooklyn for Cam Johnson and a 2032 first-round ... Show More
1 h
Recommended Episodes
Nov 2023
NBA Tournament Chaos and Top-10 Player Arguments with Justin Termine, plus Michael Rubin on Changing the Collectibles Industry
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Justin Termine of Sirius/XM NBA Radio to break down the wild final night of the In-Season Tournament group stage including the Kings comeback win over the Warriors and whether Golden State is in big trouble, plus some sports radio debates li ... Show More
2 h
Sep 2023
Damian Lillard Finally Traded, Set to Join Giannis and the Bucks
It finally happened ... Damian Lillard has been traded and will join Giannis on the Bucks after a three-team trade sent Dame to Milwaukee; Jrue Holiday, Deandre Ayton, and picks to Portland; and Jusuf Nurkic and more players to Phoenix. Verno and KOC react to the trade and discus ... Show More
31m 54s
Oct 2023
Giannis Extends with the Bucks, Grizzlies Options at Center, and NBA Season Predictions
Verno and KOC go through all the latest NBA news, beginning with Giannis’s three-year extension with the Bucks and how this solidifies Milwaukee's future (01:43). They then move on to discuss the contract extensions of Jalen McDaniels, Onyeka Okongwu, Josh Green, and Cole Anthony ... Show More
1h 10m
Jul 2023
Damian Lillard’s Demands, Free Agency Takeaways, and Summer League Preview
Verno and KOC discuss Damian Lillard's request for a trade from the Blazers (01:20). Despite Dame’s desire to go to the Miami Heat, do they have enough assets to entice Portland to make the trade? The guys discuss some of the things that stood out to them in free agency, starting ... Show More
1h 10m
Sep 2023
A Dame Trade Deep Dive With Ben Thompson, Plus Seth Meyers and Million-Dollar Picks
The Ringer's Bill Simmons starts by reacting to Damian Lillard being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in a three-team trade (1:38). He also talks about Deandre Ayton in Portland, what's next for Jrue Holiday, and more. Then business and tech analyst Ben Thompson joins Bill to give h ... Show More
1h 46m
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 2024
Thrillers in Denver and New York, Plus Breaking Down Every NBA Playoff Series
Verno and KOC go through all the playoff matchups from Monday night, starting off with Jamal Murray’s game-winning shot to put the Nuggets up 2-0 over the Lakers (01:26). Next, they discuss how the Knicks were able to grind out a victory over Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and the Si ... Show More
1h 19m
Jun 2024
NBA Draftapalooza Part 1: A Massive Knicks Trade With Ryen Russillo
In Part 1 of a two-part podcast, The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the massive trade sending Mikal Bridges to the Knicks, what the 2024 Mavericks signal about the state of the NBA, the recent Kevin Durant trade buzz, NBA draft speculation, and more! ... Show More
1h 10m
Feb 2022
JJ Redick and Brian Windhorst! All things Duke Basketball, NBA 75, All Star Game & Not Taking Bribes and How to Fix the Knicks.
(1:52) - Hello, Layup Line, Chris Opens Up About the Green Light Team Meeting and Macon Announces His Retirement.(29:51) - JJ Redick Talks About Coach K and Developing Young Talent. Being a Good Teammate and Road Trip Fun. Chis, Macon and JJ Draft Their Favorite Non-Duke Players ... Show More
2h 4m