With the NBA trade deadline coming in a little over two weeks, the Lakers again have a decision to make about what path they want to choose and whether they will make a move to improve this year's team and better position them for a playoff run. In part one of their updated look at the Lakers trade needs, Pete and Darius discuss the different paths on the ta ... Show More
Apr 20
Lakers vs Houston: Game 2 Adjustments
In advance of Tuesday’s Game 2 between the Lakers and the Rockets, Pete and Darius discuss possible adjustments from both teams, including how things shift on both sides of the ball if Kevin Durant returns, how Houston could try to get Alperen Şengün going, whether the Rockets ch ... Show More
38m 9s
Apr 19
LeBron, Kennard Lead Lakers to Game 1 Win Over Rockets
On a night where Kevin Durant was a surprise late scratch for Houston, a locked in LeBron James and a hot-shooting Luke Kennard led the Lakers to a Game 1 victory to a 1-0 series lead over the Rockets. Pete and Darius break down the game, highlighting LeBron’s control of the acti ... Show More
38m 21s
Sep 2025
Lakers’ Improvement & Warriors Kuminga Solution? - Full Pacific Division Preview
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview the Pacific Division of the NBA including if the Lakers improved this offseason, LeBron’s uncertain future with LA, if age and external distractions will harm the Clippers, how the Warriors should handle ... Show More
1h 4m
Jan 2024
Why Doc Rivers Is an Upgrade for the Bucks and What It’s Like to Deal With Trade Rumors as a Player | Real Ones
Logan and Raja discuss why the Milwaukee Bucks fired first-year head coach Adrian Griffin halfway into the season, whether the decision was ultimately justified, and if Doc Rivers is a better long-term fit for the Eastern conference contender (2:16). Along the way, the guys talk ... Show More
56m 12s
Feb 2025
Part 2: NBA Trade Team Grades With Rob Mahoney and Wosny Lambre. Plus, Super Bowl LIX Million-Dollar Picks.
In Part 2 of our NBA trade deadline special, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre share some lingering thoughts right after the deadline, plus more on the Luka Doncic trade, including two appearances from "Conspiracy Bill." They also talk about who the odd tea ... Show More
1h 28m
Feb 2024
The Disappointing State of All-Star Weekend. Plus, Is It Time to Panic for the Bucks? | Real Ones
Logan and Raja share their thoughts on this year’s All-Star Weekend, the frustrating lack of effort from players, and whether it can be salvaged in the future (3:15). Next, they discuss the lackluster start to Doc Rivers’s tenure with the Milwaukee Bucks and how listening to star ... Show More
54m 48s