Verno and KOC begin the show discussing the fun game between the Kings and Timberwolves (01:15). They discuss how much fun a potential playoff match would be between the two teams and debate if the T-wolves' better play as of late will continue once Karl-Anthony Towns returns. The Magic are showing glimpses of becoming something special, and Bennedict Mathur ... Show More
Jun 26
How Will LaMelo Fit With the Wolves? Plus, Hornets' Fresh Start, Reaves's Max Deal Conundrum, and the Grizzlies Are So Back.
Verno and Jacoby are back, as they discuss the blockbuster trade between the Hornets and Timberwolves that sent LaMelo Ball to Minnesota and Naz Reid to Charlotte. They take a look at the trade from both sides, debate whether either team is finished making moves and if the trade ... Show More
1h 6m
Jun 24
No First-Round Surprises, Spurs Reloading, and the Prospector Returns
Verno and Jacoby react to the first round of the NBA draft, beginning with Verno’s thoughts on the Grizzlies drafting Cameron Boozer and a debate on whether Ja Morant will get traded at all. They then dive into the rest of the top 10 picks. They also discuss how college basketbal ... Show More
1h 10m
Jun 19
Knicks Parade Reactions, No. 1 Pick Speculation, and Offseason Decisions
Verno and Jacoby return to discuss everything that went down during yesterday’s Knicks championship parade, including all the wild viral moments. The guys then turn the page to next week’s NBA draft and discuss how the top four could go. They also debate if Giannis Antetokounmpo ... Show More
59m 12s
May 2024
2024 NBA Playoff Trends with Tim Legler
Welcome to another episode of the Old Man and the Three with JJ Redick and special guest, Tim Legler. In this episode we talk about NBA trends we've noticed in the 2024 NBA Playoffs, primarily around the impact of role players. Guys like P.J. Washington, Derrick White, Naz Reid a ... Show More
1h 5m
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
May 2018
Rockets Up on Warriors, All-NBA Teams, Doncic Falls, and Porter Rises | The Ringer NBA Show (Ep. 276)
The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor and Shea Serrano react to the Houston Rockets defeating the Golden State Warriors to take a lead in the series (0:35), debate how LeBron James’s Cleveland Cavaliers can hold off the Boston Celtics (11:49), and discuss the All-NBA selections (19:39). Th ... Show More
47m 8s
Apr 2024
Everything We Learned This NBA Season, the Worst Owner Pyramid, and a Killer Hoops Weekend With Ryen Russillo
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss Knicks-Thunder, Timberwolves-Bulls, Rockets-Mavericks, and Spurs-Warriors (1:31). Then they play a game of "What did we learn this season?" that covers Jaylen Brown, Victor Wembanyama, Donovan Mitchell, the Suns, the ... Show More
1h 58m
Aug 2020
Playoff Basketball Is Back: Breaking Down Jazz vs. Nuggets, Raptors vs. Nets, Sixers vs. Celtics, and Clippers vs. Mavericks | The Mismatch
Verno and KOC break down the first day of playoff games, including Donovan Mitchell’s 57-point performance that still couldn’t save the Jazz (2:42), the sleepy Raptors vs. Nets series (20:58), the continued problems with the Sixers (28:29), and the flagrant call on Kristaps Porzi ... Show More
1h 9m
May 2023
Karl-Anthony Towns Keeps It Real On T-Wolves Season, Jimmy Butler, D'Angelo Russell & More | EP 10
This week, 3x NBA All-Star & T-Wolves Forward Karl-Anthony Towns joins Paul George and his co-host Jackie Long and Dallas Rutherford to rap about the first time he played PG and how they became friends (3:03). KAT then shares his experience of playing the Redeem Team at 15 (34:33 ... Show More
2h 13m