NBA Playoffs: Takeaways From Every Game ...

Everyone says sports coverage is too negative — and the “fix” was supposed to be ex-players taking over the microphone. So why does it feel like the takes are hotter, harsher, and sloppier than ever?In this episode, Ric digs into the hypocrisy of modern sports debate culture: end ... Show More

Toronto just did something that should scare the league: they’re winning big without a single “ball-stopper,” and the vibes aren’t a gimmick — they’re the engine. On this episode of On The Ball, Ric Bucher breaks down why the Raptors’ pregame “house party” bench routine and locke ... Show More

The NBA isn’t “American property” anymore — and this year’s All-Star voting made that impossible to ignore. Ric Bucher breaks down why the top fan vote-getters being international stars isn’t a problem… it’s the point. But there’s a twist: the players’ vote tells a very different ... Show More

<p>Preview of game 2 between the Lakers and the Warriors</p> <p>Thoughts on the Celtics-76ers so far</p> <p> </p> <p>Guest: Tim Hardaway Sr.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p> 

<p>Thoughts on the NBA playoffs so far and what to expect going forward</p> <p> </p> <p>Guest: Ric Bucher</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p> 

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to talk about Episodes 7 and 8 of the ESPN documentary series 'The Last Dance' (2:30) before discussing UFC 249 (41:40) and Adam Silver's call with NBA players regarding the possible return of an NBA season (1:04:40). Finally t ... Show More

Fox Sports NBA analyst Ric Bucher joins the show in studio to tell Colin if he had an issue with Jordan Poole taking the final shot for the Warriors in their loss to the Lakers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

The biggest soap opera in sports is beginning its home stretch tonight as the NBA Postseason gets going with the play-in round. From now until late June, we’ll be staring at our television screens every night watching the best teams battle for a chance at the NBA Finals. Two mont ... Show More