Today

Detroit Picks Itself Up Off the Mat, and OKC Survives. Plus, Things We Think We Know About the Playoffs So Far. | Group Chat

Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are here right after the Wednesday night playoff games to first react to the Pistons' bounceback win in Game 2 over the Magic, and then the Thunder surviving a late push from the Suns to go up 2-0. Then, they each talk about something they think they ... Show More

1h 13m

Yesterday

Biggest Questions Following the First Weekend of the Playoffs | Real Ones

Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones to review the games from the weekend and Monday. Are the Knicks in trouble now that the Hawks have tied the series 1-1 before they head down to Atlanta? Does Denver have a defense problem? If Kev ... Show More

1h 11m

Apr 21

The Pistons Are in Trouble, and More Top-Line Takeaways for Every Game 1 | Group Chat

Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann discuss their takeaways from all the first-round games. (00:00) Intro (1:32) Fan Duel ad break (2:31) Magic-Pistons (19:00) Spurs-Trail Blazers (36:04) Thunder-Suns (40:46) Celtics-Sixers (43:22) Men’s Wearhouse ad break (44:12) Nuggets-Timberwolves ... Show More

1h 20m

Apr 2023

NBA Playoff Talk: Celtics Escape Hawks, Milwaukee’s Choke Job, and Round 2 Previews

Verno and KOC begin the episode by recapping the Celtics’ series win over the Hawks (01:57). Will this type of competitiveness remain for their series between the 76ers? The Bucks got eliminated by the Heat after a master-class offensive performance by Jimmy Butler and several he ... Show More

1h 30m

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 10m

Nov 2022

A Loaded NBA Night, the Hot Jazz, and a Pelicans Debate

Verno and KOC open up the show discussing the Celtics-Grizzlies game and Jayson Tatum’s hot start to the season (02:42). After praising last night’s staggered start times in the NBA, they discuss the special bond that’s forming in Portland and dive into the Warriors' struggles. D ... Show More

1h 22m

May 2024

Knicks-Sixers Slugfest, Off-season questions for Philly, Miami, and Milwaukee, and a TWolves-Nuggets Preview

Zach and Howard Beck of The Ringer discuss the epic Knicks-Sixers series, Joel Embiid's play, what's next for the Sixers, Heat, and Bucks after disappointing first-round exits, the Kawhi Leonard-Paul George era in LA, the Darvin Ham noise, Knicks-Pacers early thoughts, and much m ... Show More

2 h

Feb 2023

Previewing a Wild Final Stretch of the NBA Season

Verno and KOC discuss nine things that have happened since returning from the All-Star break, beginning with the breaking news of LeBron James’s injury that will reportedly keep him out indefinitely (04:37). They then move on to discuss the 76ers-Heat game from last night before ... Show More

1h 26m

Nov 2021

Unstoppable Steph, Harden’s Scoring Slump, Chicago’s Hot Start, and Jokic’s Cheap Shot

Verno and KOC begin by discussing the Bulls’ 7-3 start and how uncommon it is for new rosters to come roaring out of the gates like this. Then, the guys talk about another huge performance from Stephen Curry and why it feels like Golden State could recapture its former glory this ... Show More

1h 16m

Jan 2023

Kings-Timberwolves Takeaways, the Magic Are Special, and a Wild Weekend of NBA Story Lines

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. Th ... Show More

1h 15m

May 2023

Hoops Tonight - Heat-Celtics NBA Playoff Game 3 Reaction: Jimmy Butler & Miami embarrass Boston

Jason Timpf reacts to Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat's 128-102 Game 3 win over Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals. Jason shares his thoughts on the Celtics throwing in the towel early with their latest NBA Playoff game, the Michael Jordan-Jimmy ... Show More

25m 25s

Mar 2023

A Mavs Tailspin, Luka’s Future, LeBron’s Feet, and Playoff Seed Dodgeball With Ryen Russillo

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the Mavericks being in panic mode and the consequences of wasting another prime Luka Doncic year (2:25). Plus, Lakers predictions, the Grizzlies finding their groove again, and a really important Bucks-Nuggets game ( ... Show More

1h 57m

Oct 2023

Dame Time Debut, The Hardenless Sixers, and More First Impressions From Opening Week

Verno and KOC discuss the phenomenal debut of Damian Lillard in Milwaukee, as the Bucks defeat the 76ers despite a rare off night from Giannis (01:25). Also, what do the Sixers do with James Harden? With the NBA season fully underway, the guys discuss some of their first impressi ... Show More

1h 18m

Playoff Jimmy, Giannis’s Postgame Commen...