Zach and Brian Scalabrine (2:03) break down Boston's historic offense and Jayson Tatum's MVP chances. Then ESPN's Tim Bontemps (37:37) talks about the present and future of the Miami Heat. Finally: Are the Raptors a sleeping giant? Eric Koreen (1:01:08) of The Athletic answers that and more.
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Sep 2024
Joel Embiid Extension, Knicks Center Rotation, and Lakers Coach JJ Redick!
Zach is joined by Ian Begley of SNY to discuss Joel Embiid's contract extension and legacy through this point of his career and they discuss the news that Mitchell Robinson is going to miss the start of the season and what the Knicks plan to do at center. Then, new Los Angeles La ... Show More
1h 29m
Sep 2024
Woj Retirement and Reasons to Watch the Bottom Tier Teams in the League
Zach reacts to Adrian Wojnarowski leaving ESPN, divides the Eastern conference into tiers, and then brings in Steve Jones Jr. of The Dunker Spot to explain why these 8 teams will be worth watching: the Wizards, Hornets, Bulls, Raptors, Jazz, Blazers, Nets, and Pistons. :15- Zach' ... Show More
1h 34m
Sep 2024
Who Can Rise in the Eastern Conference? and Will Jayson Tatum Ever Win an MVP?
Zach Lowe and Mo Dakhil discuss the biggest question marks surrounding the Orlando Magic, Indiana Pacers, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Miami Heat and if any of those teams can upset the top four of the Eastern Conference in a playoff series. Also, they debate if Jayson Tatum gets his ... Show More
1h 19m
Jun 2023
Amin Elhassan on the NBA Finals, Boston’s Collapse, and Heat Culture | Real Ones
Logan and Raja are joined by Meadowlark Media analyst and veteran NBA insider Amin Elhassan to discuss the upcoming NBA Finals matchup between the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat, the collapse of the Boston Celtics, and the importance of role players in the playoffs (3:38). Alo ... Show More
1h 10m
May 2022
Harden Goes Undertaker, a Wide-Open West, Tatum’s Biggest Test, and More NBA Overreactions With Ryen Russillo
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the 76ers' Game 4 win over the Heat (3:14), why Bill thinks Suns-Mavericks is a closer series than it seems (24:08), the Warriors going up 2-1 over the Grizzlies (42:21), the Bucks stealing Game 3 from the Celtics (1 ... Show More
1h 56m
May 2024
A Tatum/Brown Convo, Indy in Trouble, Kyrie’s Revival, and Best Defenses Ever With Rob Mahoney, Chris Ryan, and NBA Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Ryan and Rob Mahoney to discuss the Celtics' Game 2 win over the Pacers and whether the series is already over with Tyrese Haliburton's injury (2:51). Plus, an awesome Mavericks-Timberwolves series (34:40), the Cavaliers fire head coac ... Show More
1h 44m
Jan 2023
Celtics-Warriors Takeaways, Plus Cavs Love, Luka’s Demands, and the Hot Heat
Verno and KOC open the show by discussing Thursday's NBA Finals rematch between the Warriors and Celtics (01:16), which they agree had a playoff-like atmosphere. While discussing the game in Paris between the Bulls and Pistons, the guys talk about how the NBA has been promoting t ... Show More
1h 11m
Jan 2024
Surging Knicks, Cavs & Timberwolves Strong Defenses
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk New York winning despite injuries, put in context the success of Brunson & the team right now, break down potential trade options for the Knicks, talk Cleveland’s recent success, how the Cavs can add back s ... Show More
1h 5m