Aug 28

What We Think We Know About the 2026-27 NBA Season | Group Chat

Justin, Rob, and JKM have finally reassembled and are ready to talk hoops and discuss what they think they know about the highly anticipated 2026-27 NBA season. Now that LeBron is no longer a Laker, has the front office built a team that complements Luka? Is reigning Rookie of th ... Show More

1h 19m

Aug 20

Ringer NBA Lore: The 1994-95 Champion Houston Rockets

Welcome to another episode of Ringer NBA Lore, where we remember iconic teams and moments in NBA history. Today, Logan Murdock is joined by Joel Anderson and Bomani Jones, both of whom are Houston natives and followed the Rockets closely during their mid-’90s championship run. Jo ... Show More

1h 37m

Aug 13

Ringer NBA Lore: The 1999-2000 Champion Los Angeles Lakers

Welcome to a Real Ones special edition series we’re calling Ringer NBA Lore, where we remember iconic teams and moments in NBA history. Today, Logan Murdock is joined by Howard Beck and Tim Kawakami to dive deep into the first championship run of the Lakers' 2000s three-peat. How ... Show More

1h 47m

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

Jul 2021

Game 4 Overreactions, CP3’s Stinker, Kawhi Weirdness, and Draft Trades With Ryen Russillo

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the Bucks’ Game 4 Finals win over the Suns, tying the series at 2-2 (1:25). They also hit on news of Kawhi Leonard’s injury (41:50), Team USA (55:45), NBA draft lottery prospects, fake trades, and more (1:00:25). Ho ... Show More

1h 43m

Dec 2023

Was This Zion’s Plan All Along? Plus: Early MVP Candidates and the Loser Pistons.

Verno and KOC discuss Ja Morant’s return for the Grizzlies as well as the Pacers' continuing struggles since the IST, before explaining why the Pistons are that bad after they lost to the injury-riddled Jazz, extending their losing streak to 25 games (01:04). They then move on to ... Show More

49m 24s

Apr 2023

Phoenix Rallies, GSW Needs CPR, Trae’s Stock Plummets and the Lakers’ Highway Widens With J. Kyle Mann and Haralabos Voulgaris

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss the Suns beating the Clippers to split the series 1-1 (2:01), Trae Young's negative impact on the Hawks, Knicks-Cavaliers Game 2, Draymond Green's suspension, whether the Warriors are dead, and more (21:49). Then Bill ... Show More

2h 15m

Apr 2023

A Lakers Revival, KD vs. Kawhi, GSW-Kings Bliss, and An NBA Weekend Recap With Ryen Russillo

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to recap the start of the NBA playoffs! They discuss all the Sunday games including the "Zombie Heat" stealing Game 1 in Milwaukee, Lakers-Grizzlies, Russell Westbrook's impact in the Clippers' win vs. the Suns, and Timberwolve ... Show More

2 h

Mar 2024

The Cinderella Lakers, Standings Check-In, and March Madness Prospects

Verno and KOC go through last night’s slate of Sweet 16 games and discuss which players' draft stock rose (01:33). After the Pelicans beat the Bucks, the guys debate just how high their ceiling is with Zion playing at this level (14:00). Next, they discuss the Hawks' OT win over ... Show More

56m 35s

Jan 2024

Embiid Scores 70, KAT Drops 62 (But Loses), and Risers Across the NBA

Verno and KOC discuss Joel Embiid’s dominant 70-point performance against the Spurs, and debate what the Sixers need to fully capitalize on Embiid’s monster season (01:05). Despite a 62-point effort from Karl-Anthony Towns, the Timberwolves lost to the Hornets as the guys explain ... Show More

1h 4m

Jan 2024

How Long Does Darvin Ham Have? Plus: Bucks Survive Wemby and the Wide-Open Championship Landscape

Verno and KOC react to the thrilling game between the Bucks and Spurs that saw Victor Wembanyama go toe-to-toe with Giannis (01:08).. They next discuss last week’s trade between the Knicks and Raptors that saw OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa, and Malachi Flynn get shipped to New Yor ... Show More

1h 7m

Apr 2024

Lakers Collapse Again, Embiid Drops 50, Magic Dominate, and Game 3 Previews

Verno and KOC recap Thursday night’s slate of playoff basketball, starting with the Nuggets' 11th straight win over the Lakers (01:13). With the Lakers in an 0-3 hole again, the guys discuss what the future holds for LeBron James and the team. They next discuss how the Magic and ... Show More

1h 54m

May 2024

Ant’s Killer Dunk, Lakers Fall in 5 & The Stars Shine Bright | 30

Shea and Jason salute superstars Anthony Edwards, Jalen Brunson, Nikola Jokic and Joel Emdiid for showing up BIG when it matters most, and get excited for this week’s onslaught of first round elimination games. Plus, the guys dissect Darvin Ham and the Lakers' tough first round e ... Show More

54m 16s

The Suns’ Flawed Approach, Kawhi Leonard...