Logan and Raja discuss why the Milwaukee Bucks fired first-year head coach Adrian Griffin halfway into the season, whether the decision was ultimately justified, and if Doc Rivers is a better long-term fit for the Eastern conference contender (2:16). Along the way, the guys talk about how difficult it is to balance the demands of a star player with the needs ... Show More
Oct 30
Making Sense of All the Injuries. Plus, Surprising Starts and Assessing Ernie Johnson’s Legacy | Real Ones
Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones! Who and what have been the biggest surprises and disappointments thus far in the 2026-27 season? Why are there so many injuries at the start of this season, and what can the league do to fix thi ... Show More
1h 51m
Oct 28
Live from Minnesota: Reassessing the West, a Wolves "That Guy" Draft, and More | Group Chat
Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann were live in Minneapolis! They tiered the Western Conference after all the injury news involving some major stars, drafted some under-the-radar Wolves players, and answered questions from the audience. (0:00) Intro (5:48) A reassessment of the wester ... Show More
1h 30m
Oct 28
The Heat Aren’t Hot, How OKC Can Survive J-Dub's Injury, and the Knicks’ Ring Conundrum | Real Ones
Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones! The Miami Heat still remain winless on the season. Has Bam Adebayo’s game been altered by the addition of Giannis Antetokounmpo? How can the costars mesh in the Heat's system? Plus, Thunder G/F ... Show More
1h 12m
Jan 2024
Tim Legler on post trade fits, All-Star picks, and what Doc Rivers brings to the Bucks
Zach and ESPN's Tim Legler discuss the Doc Rivers fit in Milwaukee and how teams are looking after big trades: OG Anunoby in New York, the struggling Heat and Terry Rozier, the Pacers with Pascal Siakam, and more. Plus full All-Star roster picks, whether the Sixers have enough to ... Show More
1h 43m
Jan 2024
The Warriors and Suns in Trouble, the L.A. Teams Going in Different Directions, and Milwaukee’s One Problem With Doc Rivers
The Ringer's Bill Simmons quickly reacts to Titans head coach Mike Vrabel being fired (1:19) before he is joined by Doc Rivers to discuss the floundering Warriors (4:25), why the Lakers are struggling when their stars are healthy, (29:31), the Suns missing a key piece (52:35), th ... Show More
1h 37m
Sep 2020
A Giannis Dilemma, Butler’s Alpha Destiny, the Too-Cool Clips, Kyle Lowry, and Homer Corner With Ryen Russillo
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the Bucks’ playoff turmoil, whether Giannis will re-sign with the Bucks, the Heat’s rising playoffs expectations, Clippers-Nuggets, Raptors-Celtics, Steve Nash as the Nets head coach, Bill’s son Ben’s first-ever fant ... Show More
1h 55m
Jan 2024
Do the Heat Need to be Fixed? Plus, Doc’s Debut, Knicks Without Randle, and Yet Another 70-Point Performance
Verno and KOC discuss Doc Rivers’s debut coaching the Bucks, explain why Paolo Banchero will eventually be a top-five player in the league, as well as the Timberwolves' impressive win over the Thunder (03:24). As the Heat losing streak hits seven, the guys debate whether another ... Show More
1h 5m
May 2021
All-NBA Arguments, Milwaukee’s Best, CP3 Groundhog Day, and a Rodgers Intervention With Ryen Russillo
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the Milwaukee Bucks' statement win against the Brooklyn Nets, how the Lakers' seeding could shake things up for Round 1, scariest possible first-round playoff exits, All-NBA teams, news of Aaron Rodgers not wanting t ... Show More
2h 23m
Jan 2024
The Offensive Explosion, Dwindling Lakers, Trades, and the Top of the West
Zach and ESPN's Chiney Ogwumike discuss the offensive explosion around the league, the Jalen Green situation in Houston, the Lakers-Rockets fracas and the Lakers up and down play, Doc Rivers first game as Bucks coach, Wolves, Thunder, trade talk across the league, and more. Then ... Show More
1h 18m
Jun 2024
Celtics on the Brink With Doc Rivers
The Ringer's Bill Simmons shares some solo Celtics reactions (0:34) before he is joined by Bucks coach Doc Rivers to discuss taking over in Milwaukee midway through the season, a wacky Eastern Conference postseason (6:42), the Celtics taking Game 3 in Dallas, NBA stories, and mor ... Show More
1h 18m
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