Oct 2024

1h 20m

The Most Intriguing First Impressions Fr...

The Ringer

About this episode

Justin, Rob, and Wos each have three first week impressions about players and teams that have stuck out to them.

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre

Producer: Isaiah Blakely

Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Up next

Jul 7

The Best and Worst Moves of the Offseason (So Far). Plus, the Clippers Are Up to Something. | Group Chat

Justin, Rob, and Wos are here to react to the three-team deal that sent Norman Powell to the Heat and what it means for the Heat, Jazz, and Clippers. Then, the guys give their best and worst moves of the offseason. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Producers: K ... Show More

1h 14m

Jul 3

The Most Confounding Teams of the Offseason So Far | Group Chat

Justin, Rob, and Wos are here on Day 4 of free agency before this holiday weekend to talk about the most confounding and confusing teams in the league right now. Intro (0:00) Bucks (3:08) Kings (23:10) Heat (30:05) Warriors (36:35) Raptors (45:20) Suns (55:20) Hosts: Justin Verri ... Show More

1h 7m

Jul 1

Free Agency Frenzy: Dame Waived, Turner to the Bucks, and LeBron’s Unhappy? | Real Ones

Logan and Raja are back with the free agency edition of Real Ones. Myles Turner is officially headed to the Bucks, and Damian Lillard has been waived by the team. What’s the future for Dame? The Nuggets traded Michael Porter Jr. to Brooklyn for Cam Johnson and a 2032 first-round ... Show More

1 h

Recommended Episodes

Apr 18

The NBA Playoffs Mega-Preview. Plus, Awards Picks With Rob Mahoney, Chris Ryan, and Brian Windhorst

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Rob Mahoney and Chris Ryan to talk about the playoff matchups they’re most excited about before they discuss their NBA awards picks (2:45). Then, Brian Windhorst joins to discuss Luka, international basketball, LeBron, and much more (1:22:09 ... Show More

2h 48m

Jul 2024

Zach Edey, Jared McCain, and Impressive Rookie Debuts. Plus: DeMar’s Impact on the Kings' Offense.

Verno and KOC go through the most intriguing rookie debuts from over the weekend, starting with Jared McCain and Adem Bona with the 76ers (02:12). Next, they discuss Zach Edey’s impressive debut with the Grizzlies and why he’ll fit perfectly in Memphis alongside Ja Morant (14:40) ... Show More

53m 6s

Jul 2024

Bronny James, Reed Sheppard, and Summer League Observations. Plus: Jalen Brunson’s Extension.

Verno and KOC are live from Las Vegas as they recap their Vegas trip before diving into the summer league action. They discuss Reed Sheppard’s impressive debut performance, debate if Tidjane Salaun will become the best French player from this draft class, get into what DaRon Holm ... Show More

58m 58s

Apr 1

The 25 Most Intriguing NBA Playoff Guys With Zach Lowe

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe to discuss some NBA happenings that occurred during Zach’s podcast hiatus, including the Luka trade, the Suns, 76ers, and Mavericks’ disappointing season, and more (2:31). Then they talk about Monday’s Rockets-Lakers game (29:44) a ... Show More

2h 18m

Oct 2024

First Time All Stars?

Saturday Slam n' JamAndrew Schlecht and Alex Speers introduce the new NBA Daily podcast, draft who they think will be first time All Stars this season, and bring in Fred Katz to help preview the NBA Season.To end the show Alex hosts another edition of Andrew vs. the Beat, where A ... Show More

1h 14m

May 28

Haliburton’s Brilliant Game 4, the Reeling Knicks, and OKC’s All Grown Up With Zach Lowe

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe to react to Knicks-Pacers Game 4 (5:39). Then, they discuss Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers rising to the occasion in these playoffs (33:35). Finally, they talk about Bill’s top 15 NBA player pyramid, OKC-Timberwolves Game 4, and ... Show More

1h 36m

Jun 14

Shai Saves the Thunder, and the NBA Finals Are Now 2-2: All the Drama in the NBA With Bill Simmons.

After a riveting Game 4 of the NBA Finals in Indianapolis, Bill Simmons joins Zach to break it all down (1:52): Did tonight’s game decide the NBA title? They discuss Shai’s stellar MVP performance (16:51) and adjustments from both teams as it’s now a best-of-three for the champio ... Show More

1h 28m

Jun 27

Giannis' future with Bucks, Rob Stone talks USMNT, Players you’re most excited to see this NFL season?

Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (00:00) What’s next for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Austin Reaves? (24:29) Who is Danny most excited to see heading into this NFL season (41:18) Julian Edelman picks Joe Bu ... Show More

1h 35m

Jul 2

Nightcap hour 2: Terron Armstead & Cam Jordan talk why Terron retired and is Cam Jordan retiring soon?

Terron Armstead and Saints DE Cam Jordan react to NBA news and Malik Beasley being investigated, Ceaser Ruiz joins the show to talk about Giannis not being happy on the Bucks, and the guys react to Brock Purdy’s first big purchase and much more! 00:00 - Introduction 10:40 - Darre ... Show More

41m 13s

Listen to millions of songs and podcasts on Anghami