Richie and Brian recap the first Summer League game in Las Vegas as the top two picks in the 2023 Draft face off. The two chat about Victor Wembanyama’s debut, Brandon Miller’s solid outing, and PJ Washington’s status as a free agent.
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Aug 4
Brandon Miller's MIP Calculus
Richie, Brian, and James dive deep into why Vegas is banking heavily on Brandon Miller winning the Most Improved Player award. Plus, we break down the Eastern Conference and predict exactly where Charlotte lands in the standings. Be sure to check out Buzz Beat Plus for ad-free an ... Show More
55m 42s
Jul 28
Did the Hornets Get the Offseason Right?
The Hornets made franchise-altering decisions this offseason, reshaping the organization's future. We open by looking at the bigger picture: where does Charlotte stand as a franchise, what direction are they heading, and how should fans evaluate the monumental decisions made this ... Show More
1h 7m
Jul 21
Post-Summer League Roster Crunch
Richie, Brian, and Matt put a bow on Summer League by sharing their final evaluations of the players, specifically Hannes Steinbach and Christian Anderson Jr. The three also explore ongoing roster management and trade possibilities before the season starts to improve the point gu ... Show More
59m 13s
Jul 2023
Wemby vs. Britney, Scoot's Debut, and More Summer League Observations
The Ringer's Tate Frazier and producer Kyle discuss their first couple of days at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas including the Britney Spears-Victor Wembenyama incident, Wemby vs. Brandon Miller, Scoot Henderson's debut in the exciting Trail Blazers-Rockets game, OSPers in the Bu ... Show More
48m 55s
Jul 2023
Summer League Shenanigans: Wemby-Mania, Scoot Henderson, and Much More
Logan Murdock and Tyler Parker are live from the concourse of the Thomas & Mack Center to talk through all the shenanigans that took place during the first three days of Las Vegas Summer League. They discuss the performances of the 2023 draft’s top three picks, the Sacramento Kin ... Show More
37m 58s
Jul 2024
Bronny James, Reed Sheppard, and Summer League Observations. Plus: Jalen Brunson’s Extension.
Verno and KOC are live from Las Vegas as they recap their Vegas trip before diving into the summer league action. They discuss Reed Sheppard’s impressive debut performance, debate if Tidjane Salaun will become the best French player from this draft class, get into what DaRon Holm ... Show More
58m 58s
Jul 2023
The Wemby Weekend, Scoot vs. Dame, UFC 290, and Bill’s Big Vegas Weekend With Ryen Russillo
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss a turbulent weekend for Victor Wembanyama in his NBA Summer League debut, why Scoot Henderson is definitely the real deal, Portland's Damian Lillard conundrum, Jabari Smith Jr.'s encouraging performances, Chet Holmgr ... Show More
1h 43m
Jul 2023
Nerd Sesh - Summer League Takeaways: Wembanyama struggles, Chet impresses
<p>The nerds react to Victor Wembanyama’s struggles in his Summer League debut for the San Antonio Spurs. Then, they break down performances from newcomers like Brandon Miller, Amen Thompson, Scoot Henderson and Chet Holmgren before diving into the ramifications of Damian Lillard ... Show More
45m 14s
Jul 2024
Jalen Brunson Lands a Nova Knicks-Friendly Extension. Plus, Bronny’s Vegas Debut and Other Summer League First Impressions. | Group Chat
Justin, Rob, and Wos are in Vegas for summer league, and they start by giving their first impressions of Laker draft picks Bronny James and Dalton Knecht. They also discussed Reed Sheppard’s and Cam Whitmore’s impressive performances and what this Rockets young core could look li ... Show More
48m 55s