Oct 2024

1h 27m

Preseason NBA Power Rankings, Part 4 | G...

The Ringer

About this episode

Justin, Rob, and Wos are back with Part 4 of their annual preseason power rankings, this time ranking teams 15-11.

Miami Heat (04:24)
Indiana Pacers (19:42)
Cleveland Cavaliers (41:09)
Los Angeles Lakers (53:19)
Orlando Magic (71:24)

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Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre

Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Eduardo Ocampo

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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