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Ric discusses the 2025 NBA Draft's No. 1 pick, Cooper Flagg, the long list of players to whom he has been compared, his strengths and weaknesses, and Ric's method -- and struggle -- to identify the current player he sees as Cooper's ideal comparison.Support this show http://suppo ... Show More

Ric discusses the events leading up to Game 7 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers and what could determine who is the next champion. He also dives into the controversy surrounding Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and whether or not the WNBA nee ... Show More

Ric discusses the factors that led to the Oklahoma City Thunder tying their best-of-seven NBA Finals series with the Indiana Pacers at two wins apiece and what will decide who wins the supremely pivotal Game 5 in Oklahoma City.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-a ... Show More

Thoughts and predictions on the up coming NBA Finals Colin gives his thoughts on LeBron James' recent comments about Kyrie Irving   Guest: Rachel NicholsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Colin tells you why he was right about LeBron James and wrong about the Warriors NBA insider Ric Bucher joins the show in studio to talk preview the NBA playoffsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Colin gives his instant reaction to the the Celtics staying alive in the Eastern Conference Finals with a road win against the Heat, and if Boston can make it a series heading home for Game 5. He also discusses if LeBron should retire now, or run it back with the  Lakers again  F ... Show More

Colin looks at LeBron leading the way to a 21-point 4th quarter comeback and why his career is no longer comparable to Michael Jordan There's interesting NFL grades going out to teams that may surprise NBA reporter Rachel Nichols joins the show in studio to tell you if the Lakers ... Show More

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan is joined by Paolo Uggetti, Kevin O’Connor, and Justin Verrier to discuss Kevin Durant’s great Game 3 and the Cleveland Cavaliers' chances at keeping LeBron James this offseason before being joined by Shea Serrano for a quick breakdown of LeBron’s monster ... Show More

Lebron and the Lakers are DEAD. We talk about Lebron's first first round playoff exit and maybe becoming a Suns podcast (2:37 - 19:22).. Alternate start to the show because Coach K retired (19:22 - 41:59). Hank recaps his favorite Duke memories and Big Cat responds in kind. Brad ... Show More

Thoughts on the NBA playoffs so far and what to expect going forward   Guest: Ric BucherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Colin gives his instant reaction to the Warriors' 121-106 Game 5 home blowout over the Lakers to cut L.A. 's series lead to 3-2 heading into a pivotal Game 6, and explains the key to the W from a team standpoint, the Andrew Wiggins factor, and why the Lakers should feel confident ... Show More

First, Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Jorge Sedano & Kendrick Perkins to react live to a unique conclusion to Game 3 of the NBA Finals including the Dallas comeback and where the series goes from here. Then, ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon join Windy to talk Luka gettin ... Show More

Colin gives his instant reaction to the Lakers closing out the Warriors in 6 games, why they would be an all-time outlier if they win it all, what future hall of famer the Dubs need to cut ties with for the dynasty to survive another season. He also previews the Nuggets/Lakers We ... Show More