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Making Sense of All the Injuries. Plus, Surprising Starts and Assessing Ernie Johnson’s Legacy | Real Ones

Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones! Who and what have been the biggest surprises and disappointments thus far in the 2026-27 season? Why are there so many injuries at the start of this season, and what can the league do to fix thi ... Show More

1h 51m

Oct 28

Live from Minnesota: Reassessing the West, a Wolves "That Guy" Draft, and More | Group Chat

Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann were live in Minneapolis! They tiered the Western Conference after all the injury news involving some major stars, drafted some under-the-radar Wolves players, and answered questions from the audience. (0:00) Intro (5:48) A reassessment of the wester ... Show More

1h 30m

Oct 28

The Heat Aren’t Hot, How OKC Can Survive J-Dub's Injury, and the Knicks’ Ring Conundrum | Real Ones

Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones! The Miami Heat still remain winless on the season. Has Bam Adebayo’s game been altered by the addition of Giannis Antetokounmpo? How can the costars mesh in the Heat's system? Plus, Thunder G/F ... Show More

1h 12m

Dec 2024

The Depressing Lakers, Trae Vs. NY, and Our Loves and Loathes of the Week

Verno and Jacoby discuss Ja Morant’s ejection, Jonathan Kuminga’s performance in the Warriors win, and their excitement for the knockout stage of the NBA Cup next week (01:12). They then dive into the teams (11:20), players (31:40), and things (42:18) they loved and loathed this ... Show More

57m 31s

Oct 2024

The Biggest Questions Leading Up to the NBA Season

Verno and Jacoby go through some of the most burning questions leading up to the start of the NBA season (02:00). They talk about Joel Embiid’s comments about not playing anymore back-to-backs, which teams other than the Thunder can reach the 1-seed in the West, Donte DiVincenzo, ... Show More

1h 22m

Feb 2024

Trae Young Trade Rumors, Grizzlies Silver Linings, All-Star Festivities, and Does Pop Still Got It?

Verno and KOC discuss the Grizzlies' upset win over the Bucks as well as Klay Thompson’s hot performance after getting benched (00:24). Next, they have a leaguewide check-in entering the All-Star break, starting off with all the noise surrounding the Warriors after it was reporte ... Show More

1h 25m

Mar 2023

Sacramento’s Sleeper Potential, More MVP Arguments, and a Bizarre All-NBA Situation With Ryen Russillo

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss whether the Kings have a legit shot at winning the Western Conference and if De'Aaron Fox is getting enough love (2:35). Then, they talk about why there’s a good chance Joel Embiid is going to win the MVP over Nikola ... Show More

1h 51m

Feb 2024

LeBron’s Future, a Brunson State of Mind, and Embiid’s Wild Week

Verno and KOC discuss the selection of the All-Star reserves, starting in the East with the Knicks’ Jalen Brunson, before moving on to discuss Joel Embiid’s injury and what it means for the 76ers (01:25). The guys discuss the snubs in the West and debate what changes can be made ... Show More

1 h

Oct 2024

2024-2025 NBA Season Preview and Predictions

Verno and Jacoby open up the episode by recapping the handful of players who signed contract extensions (01:18). Next, they preview the upcoming NBA season, beginning with the Eastern Conference (10:12). They then discuss the extremely loaded Western Conference (33:20). Finally, ... Show More

1h 18m

Jan 2024

Are the Jazz Buyers or Sellers? Plus: Trade Targets for the Kings, and Why the Spurs Should Trade for Trae Young

Verno and KOC discuss the Martin Luther King Day slate of games, beginning with the Grizzlies' upset over the Warriors and G.G. Jackson’s breakout game (05:20). They then move on to the scorching-hot Jazz team and debate whether they'll be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline ... Show More

1h 8m

Aug 2023

AD’s New Bag, Paolo Vs. Melo, and Is This the Hawks' Last Chance With Trae?

Verno and KOC react to Anthony Davis’s historic contract extension and explain why this was the right move for both AD and the Lakers (01:37). Also, the guys continue to answer your mailbag questions! This week features questions on Cade Cunningham, Jeremy Sochan, parenting, and ... Show More

1h 4m

Feb 2024

Knicks Ceiling, LeBron Trade Rumors, and NBA Ref Drama, Plus Domonique Foxworth

Russillo starts the show with his thoughts on the Knicks winning streak, a LeBron trade, and officiating in the NBA (0:43). Then, he’s joined by Domonique Foxworth to explain what makes Patrick Mahomes special, debate Josh Allen vs. Lamar Jackson, discuss why the coaching cycle e ... Show More

1h 44m

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

NBA Festivus! Plus, Is De’Aaron Fox Plan...