Justin, Rob, and Wos discuss the Timberwolves' win over the Mavs in Game 4. They talk about what worked for the Wolves in Game 4 and whether they can continue to extend the series. Then, they talk about the passing of NBA legend Bill Walton and the impact he had on their lives and basketball in general (34:05). Lastly, they wrap up with a check-in on some NB ... Show More
Yesterday
Wembanyama Makes History, Warriors No Longer Paying Porzingis, and Russell Westbrook Will Get His Jersey Retired In OKC | Real Ones
Logan Murdock, Raja Bell and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones! The guys react to Victor Wembanyama’s historic 54 points, 24 rebounds with an additional eight block performance. Have the Spurs figured out the perfect offensive system for Wemby to return to th ... Show More
1h 20m
Yesterday
Wemby Goes Wilt. Plus, the Blazers Are Rollin’, the Post Is Dead(?), and More. | Group Chat
Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are back, and they deliver their thoughts on Wemby’s historic night against the Mavs. Then they talk about Cooper Flagg and Morez Johnson Jr. and some of the other interesting pieces on this roster. Then they talk about the Portland Trail Blazers bei ... Show More
1h 34m
Nov 4
LeBron Is Having Fun Again, Early Impressions of the Top Rookies, and Can OKC Right the Ship? | Real Ones
Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones! They recap some key story lines from the weekend, including LeBron James and the Sixers having fun and winning games. Then they talk about the play of another potentially historic and stacked ro ... Show More
1h 9m
May 2024
RIP Bill Walton. Plus, Minnesota Avoids a Sweep, a Towns Semi-Redemption, and Best Backcourts With J. Kyle Mann.
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss the Timberwolves avoiding a sweep by winning Game 4 in Dallas, what happened to home-court advantage in the NBA, "best NBA backcourt ever" debates, Celtics speculation, and more (1:44). Finally, Bill remembers the gre ... Show More
1h 33m
Apr 2022
Ant Man Arrives, Towns Tumbles, Nets-Celts & “Now What?” Round 1 Disaster Scenarios With Kevin O’Connor and Wosny Lambre
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Kevin O’Connor and Wosny Lambre to discuss the Nets’ win over the Cavaliers and the Timberwolves’ win over the Clippers in the NBA play-in tournament (1:50). Then Bill and Kevin discuss the Lakers’ disappointing season, head coach Frank Voge ... Show More
1h 35m
May 2024
Nuggets-Wolves Game 7 Legacy Check, OKC’s Big Issue, an NFL Complaint, and Boston’s Eight-Year Run With Rob Mahoney and Chris Ryan
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Ryan and Rob Mahoney to discuss how the Timberwolves blew out the Nuggets in Game 6, who has the biggest legacy implications for Game 7, Nikola Jokic's historic career playoff stats, Thunder-Mavericks, Knicks-Pacers, and more (1:05). F ... Show More
1h 40m
May 2024
Is Denver Dead? Plus, Knicks Escape with a Win and Game 1 Previews
Verno and KOC go through the Timberwolves blowing out the Nuggets to take a 2-0 series lead (01:03). They discuss the Wolves stingy defense on Jamal Murray, Chris Finch’s shortened bench, and debate whether the Nuggets stand any chance to come back. The Knicks were lucky to escap ... Show More
1h 12m
May 2024
A Tatum/Brown Convo, Indy in Trouble, Kyrie’s Revival, and Best Defenses Ever With Rob Mahoney, Chris Ryan, and NBA Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Ryan and Rob Mahoney to discuss the Celtics' Game 2 win over the Pacers and whether the series is already over with Tyrese Haliburton's injury (2:51). Plus, an awesome Mavericks-Timberwolves series (34:40), the Cavaliers fire head coac ... Show More
1h 44m
May 2024
Wolves Force Game 7, Knicks-Pacers Preview, and OKC’s Odds in Dallas
Verno and KOC discuss the Game 6 blowout win from the Timberwolves, as they force a Game 7 on Sunday in Denver (01:18). They then move on to tonight’s Game 6 between the Knicks and Pacers before discussing the Cavs' future after they got eliminated by the Celtics (23:14). Also, t ... Show More
1h 5m
Apr 2023
Gobert Game 2.0, Dallas’s Shame, and Our 2023 NBA Awards With Ryen Russillo
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the Timberwolves sending Rudy Gobert home mid-game after he punched teammate Kyle Anderson, as well as the Lakers' updated playoff path (4:13). Then, they discuss the Mavericks punting on the 2023 playoffs and how th ... Show More
2h 2m
Oct 2020
A 12th L.A. Lakers Title and Remembering Eddie Van Halen with Ryen Russillo and Chuck Klosterman
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss a hard-fought Lakers win in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, the Lakers' role players stepping up, Jimmy Butler’s ascension to a “top-10 guy,” superb defensive play by Anthony Davis, LeBron’s command of the series and what ... Show More
2h 8m
Jun 2021
Trae’s Breakout, Diva Luka, Bucks-Nets, a Ben Simmons Debate With Wosny Lambre and Marcus Thompson
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Wosny Lambre and The Athletic’s Marcus Thompson to discuss the Bucks’ Game 6 win over the Nets, Khris Middleton's impressive night, and a look ahead to Game 7 in Brooklyn (4:00). They also discuss coach Rick Carlisle's exit from the Maverick ... Show More
1h 36m