Sep 11

Most Intriguing Headlines Going Into the 2026-27 Season | Ringer NBA

On the latest edition of The Ringer NBA Show, Howard Beck and Michael Pina discuss their most intriguing story lines heading into the 2026-27 season. Which former Finals MVP has the best chance of capturing a ring again? Is there an in-season trade that could shock the league? Th ... Show More

1h 34m

Sep 4

NBA Drops Hammer on the Clippers. Plus, the Western Conference Hierarchy

After ranking the teams in the East, J. Kyle Mann and Michael Pina return to create their hierarchy for the Western Conference. Can the Thunder get back on track to dethrone the Spurs in the West? How far can Steph Curry carry the Warriors? Is LaMelo Ball the missing piece for An ... Show More

1h 49m

Aug 28

What We Think We Know About the 2026-27 NBA Season | Group Chat

Justin, Rob, and JKM have finally reassembled and are ready to talk hoops and discuss what they think they know about the highly anticipated 2026-27 NBA season. Now that LeBron is no longer a Laker, has the front office built a team that complements Luka? Is reigning Rookie of th ... Show More

1h 19m

Jul 2022

Summer League Observations and the Mavs' Future With J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks | The Void

Hey, it's Kevin; thank you for listening to The Void. Today’s guests are The Ringer’s own J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks from Upside High. We are all about the NBA Summer League as we discuss the performances of Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith Jr., and more. Here ar ... Show More

1h 17m

Jul 2023

The College Basketball Summer League Belt With J. Kyle Mann

The Ringer’s Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss their last few days in Las Vegas before they figure out which college basketball team has the most to offer in the NBA summer league this year! Host: Tate Frazier Guest: J. Kyle Mann Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn mor ... Show More

1h 1m

Jan 2022

The Curry-LeBron Legacy Battle, Ja’s Mega-leap, and Jabari Smith’s Lottery Rise With Seerat Sohi, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Seerat Sohi to discuss the legacies of LeBron James and Steph Curry, as well as Chris Paul and Kevin Durant, and waning expectations for this Lakers' season (3:18). Then Bill talks with Rob Mahoney about the Grizzlies' roster depth, Ja Moran ... Show More

1h 55m

Nov 2023

#234: J. Kyle Mann | 2024 Rookies

<p>In a crazy episode, The Ringer's J. Kyle Mann discusses his new Rookie rankings, the floater 3-pointer, Chet vs. Wemby, Scoot Henderson's bumpy start and more. With @codyhoudek and @jkylemann. Support at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball">www.patreon.c ... Show More

1h 21m

May 2024

The Great Osobor Deal, CBB Stars in the NBA Playoffs, and the G League Combine With J. Kyle Mann

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss the new era of next-level NIL deals, best available players of the 60 percent remaining in the transfer portal, college basketball stars in the NBA playoffs, combine buzz, the draft lottery, and more before closing th ... Show More

1h 7m

Dec 2022

Luka & Jokic Chase History, the All-Time Fun NBA Team, and NFL Burning Questions | With J. Kyle Mann and Benjamin Solak

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss Luka Doncic's 60-point performance in the Mavericks' win over the Knicks (1:56), as well as Nikola Jokic's dazzling offensive impact, and the All-Time Fun NBA Starting Five (23:00). Then Bill talks with Benjamin Solak ... Show More

1h 49m

Jun 2024

The Bronny James Experience, NBA Draft Takeaways, and Zach Edey’s Party With Jovan Buha

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Jovan Buha of The Athletic and Spectrum SportsNet to discuss the new-look Lakers with their new head coach, JJ Redick, and rookies Dalton Knecht and Bronny James. They also discuss a fun Lakers summer league team, including Blake Hinson and ... Show More

50m 52s

Jun 2021

A Lakers Eulogy, Suns of Anarchy, Joker’s Wild, and Round 2 Predictions With Seerat Sohi and J. Kyle Mann

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Seerat Sohi and J. Kyle Mann to discuss the Lakers' Round 1 playoff exit at the hands of the uber-confident Suns, the Lakers offseason, the Suns’ Round 2 prospects, and more (5:30). Then they talk about the Nuggets closing out their Round 1 ... Show More

1h 27m

Jun 2024

NBA Draft Red Flags, Edey Sleeper Watch, and a UFC 303 Breakdown With Kevin O’Connor, J. Kyle Mann, and Ariel Helwani

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Kevin O'Connor and J. Kyle Mann to discuss an incredibly ambiguous NBA draft; they discuss the range of opinions on foreign prospects Alex Sarr and Zaccharie Risacher, Reed Sheppard's ceiling, why Rob Dillingham is the most interesting playe ... Show More

1h 52m

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

Weirdos and Unicorns at NBA Summer Leagu...