Aug 22

Cavs Ready For Finals Contention? + Why NBA Players Love Soccer With Larry Nance Jr.

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Tim MacMahon and special guest Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. to talk about the Cavs’ upcoming season. The guys break down if Cleveland is ready to take a step forward when it comes to the playoffs before diving into ... Show More

33m 5s

Aug 19

Ownership Update Changes Future Of Celtics & Lakers? + Heat’s Gameplan

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk about new details on the Celtics’ sale after approval that could impact the future in Boston as well as what may happen for the Lakers in the approval process before talking the Blazers’ sale. Then, the guy ... Show More

1h 6m

Aug 15

Re-Drafting The 2022 NBA Draft

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to re-draft the 2022 NBA Draft including what teams swung & missed, what players should have gone way higher in hindsight, some surprising risers and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice ... Show More

57m 30s

Oct 2024

How Much Does Coaching Matter? The Cavs' and Lakers' Hot Start to the Season. | Real Ones

Howard and Raja are back to dive into a loaded start of the NBA regular season. They kick things off with a chat about Dwyane Wade’s Miami Heat statue and Joel Embiid’s continued absence (04:00). Then, they discuss Steph Curry’s ankle injury and where the Warriors go from here (2 ... Show More

1h 8m

Sep 2024

Biggest 2024-25 NBA Concerns With Zach Lowe

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by ESPN's Zach Lowe to discuss their biggest concerns for the 2024-25 NBA season, including Giannis's supporting cast on the Bucks, the Nuggets in a wide-open Western Conference (1:43), Joel Embiid's health, Ja Morant, the wild-card Pelicans (3 ... Show More

1h 50m

Jun 2024

The Celtics’ Dominant Game 1 Finals Win and What to Expect from Dallas in Game 2. Plus, Is Dan Hurley the Right Fit for the Lakers? | Real Ones

Logan and Raja discuss how the Celtics blew out the Mavs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Boston’s effective defensive schemes against Luka and Kyrie, and how Jaylen Brown stepped up to meet the moment (1:44). Along the way, they react to Kristaps Porzingis’s explosive return from in ... Show More

58m 13s

Jun 1

Indiana’s Incredible Finals Run, a Knicks Summer Strategy Session, and the 'Inside the NBA' ESPN Fit With Ryen Russillo and Van Lathan Jr.

Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to react to the Pacers defeating the Knicks to reach the NBA Finals, Pascal Siakam winning the ECF MVP instead of Tyrese Haliburton, and Rick Carlisle’s impact as a head coach (2:33). Then, Van Lathan Jr. joins to discuss the Knicks, what t ... Show More

2h 3m

Jan 2024

What Is Going On With Recent NBA Officiating? Plus, Tyronn Lue’s Phenomenal Coaching | Real Ones

Logan and Raja discuss Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic’s postgame rant aimed at the refs in Tuesday’s loss to the Lakers, and a recent streak of missed calls in big moments around the league (1:15). Next, they highlight the incredible job head coach Tyronn Lue is currently doi ... Show More

50m 27s

Oct 2024

Chris Finch on Late Clock Management, Offensive Rebounding Habits, and Important Coaching Moments {Minnesota Timberwolves}

Slappin' Glass is joined this week by the Head Coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Chris Finch! In this highly thought provoking conversation the trio dive into Coach Finch's thoughts on late clock management and gaining extra possessions, offensive rebounding habits, ... Show More

52m 50s

Jun 2024

NBA Finals Adjustments with Tim Legler and the Lakers' Pursuit of Danny Hurley

Zach and ESPN's Tim Legler discuss why the Mavericks should be more worried about their defense after Game One, how the Celtics won the math, ways Dallas can spark their offense in Game Two, and the Lakers' head coaching search. Dallas should be more concerned about their defense ... Show More

50m 30s

Jan 2025

An NBA Fake-Trade Fiesta With Kevin O’Connor

It's fake trade season! The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Kevin O'Connor of Yahoo Sports to discuss NBA teams to watch around the trade deadline, including the Mavericks, 76ers, Pelicans, Lakers, and Heat (1:20). Then, they fire off a bunch of fake NBA trades as the deadline ... Show More

1h 31m

Apr 2025

Ageless LeBron, Kawhi’s Crazy Career and NFL Draft Burning Questions With Zach Lowe and Peter Schrager

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons talks about going to Game 2 of the playoff series between the Lakers and the Timberwolves (2:29). Then, Bill is joined by Zach Lowe to discuss what-ifs regarding Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers' matchup with the Nuggets (17:56). Finally, Bill talks all th ... Show More

2h 9m

Lakers & Cavs Coaching Searches, Future ...