Mar 17
An NBA Draftnik’s Guide to March Madness. Plus, Expansion Is Nigh. | Group Chat
Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann start with their reactions to the news of NBA expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas almost becoming a reality. Then they get into our yearly March Madness primer. The guys take a look at the top prospects playing in the tournament this year, then Kyle t ... Show More
1h 23m
Mar 13
Bam’s Record-Breaking Night Causes Uproar. Plus, Celtics Silver Lining | Real Ones
The Boston Celtics have lost close matches recently against the Spurs and the Thunder on their road trip, but is there some silver lining within the losses as Jayson Tatum returns? Also, should Jaylen Brown have been ejected from the game against the Spurs despite it being televi ... Show More
1h 15m
Jan 2024
Pascal Siakam Trade Analysis, Plus NBA Season Midway Check-In
Verno and KOC react to Pascal Siakam finally being traded to the Pacers to team up with Tyrese Haliburton (03:15). They break down the trade from both sides, discuss Siakam’s fit with the Pacers, debate whether the Raptors will flip Bruce Brown, and so much more. Now that we’ve h ... Show More
1h 8m
Feb 2024
Trae Young Trade Rumors, Grizzlies Silver Linings, All-Star Festivities, and Does Pop Still Got It?
Verno and KOC discuss the Grizzlies' upset win over the Bucks as well as Klay Thompson’s hot performance after getting benched (00:24). Next, they have a leaguewide check-in entering the All-Star break, starting off with all the noise surrounding the Warriors after it was reporte ... Show More
1h 25m
Apr 2024
Thrillers in Denver and New York, Plus Breaking Down Every NBA Playoff Series
Verno and KOC go through all the playoff matchups from Monday night, starting off with Jamal Murray’s game-winning shot to put the Nuggets up 2-0 over the Lakers (01:26). Next, they discuss how the Knicks were able to grind out a victory over Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and the Si ... Show More
1h 19m
Oct 2023
NBA Over/Unders, Part 3: The Atlantic and Southeast Divisions With Ryen Russillo and Joe House | Starring Tatum, Harden, Butler, and Trae
In Part 3 of a three-part podcast, The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo and Joe House to run through NBA win totals for the Atlantic and Southeast divisions.
(00:53) Celtics
(10:03) 76ers
(22:31) Knicks
(29:19) Nets
(34:58) Raptors
(41:00) Heat
(48:03) Hawks
(55: ... Show More
1h 26m
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
Part 1: Indy Crushes at MSG, Knicks Summer Targets, Dallas Delivers, and OKC’s Fatal Flaw With Ryen Russillo
In Part 1 of a two-part podcast, The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the Pacers' Game 7 win over the Knicks to reach the Eastern Conference finals, a Pacers-Celtics preview, the Mavericks sending the Thunder home in a nail-biter Game 6, and more!
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1h 20m
Oct 2023
NBA Over/Unders, Part 2: The Pacific and Central Divisions With Ryen Russillo and Joe House | Starring Booker, Curry, LeBron, and Giannis
In Part 2 of a three-part podcast, The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo and Joe House to run through NBA win totals for the Pacific and Central divisions.
(00:42) Suns
(13:24) Lakers
(22:20) Warriors
(30:38) Kings
(36:23) Clippers
(41:54) Bucks
(50:08) Cavaliers
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1h 13m
Jun 2024
NBA Draft Takeaways, Steals, and Zach Edey
Verno and KOC recap the 2024 NBA draft, as they discuss picks they liked, picks they disliked, surprises, and more! They start off by discussing Zach Edey’s fit with the Grizzlies, the one big difference maker for Ron Holland’s development with the Pistons, and the importance of ... Show More
1h 17m
Apr 2024
Part 1: A Wild NBA Weekend, Plus a Playoff Preview With Ryen Russillo
In Part 1 of a two-part podcast, The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss all the NBA movement from this weekend, including the Suns' strong finish, the Spurs defeating the Nuggets and changing the Western Conference playoff seeding, the Warriors' best-case ... Show More
1h 18m
Justin, Rob, and Wos join to cover the Raptors-Pacers trade that sent Pascal Siakam to the Pacers in return for three first-round picks and Bruce Brown. They break down Siakam’s fit with the Pacers, evaluate where they stack up in the East pecking order, and debate whether the Raptors got a big enough return (2:50). Later, they cover last night’s thrilling T ... Show More
