The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier are joined by Haley O’Shaughnessy to chat about the first Clippers-Lakers matchup of the season (1:10), Chris Paul's timely released short film (5:38), and the Rockets' impressive bout with the Warriors (10:00). Then they discuss rookies' updated stock values (16:40), speculate on this season's MVP prospects (34:15) ... Show More
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One-Month Awards: Best Player, Biggest Disappointment, and More | Group Chat
Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are handing out some hardware with their one-month awards.
(00:00) Intro
(3:31) FanDuel ad break
(4:26) Best Player
(18:49) Best Team
(27:17) FanDuel ad break
(29:04) Amazon Prime ad break
(29:41) Biggest Surprise/Biggest Leap
(52:40) Bigge ... Show More
1h 23m
Nov 21
Drama in Laker Land. Plus, Could Lamelo Be on the Move out of Charlotte?
Logan Murdock and Raja Bell discuss the latest drama in Laker land, as the team fired part owners Joey and Jesse Buss from their roles in the basketball operations department on Thursday morning. What does this mean with the new ownership group now in place, and what role might J ... Show More
1h 1m
Nov 20
The Pistons Are Badass, LeBron Returns, and Early Eye-Opening Teams | Group Chat
Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are back together, and they’re here to take a look at some of the most surprising teams from around the league.
(00:00) Intro
(3:23) FanDuel ad break
(4:18) Lakers
(20:52) Pistons
(34:05) Hawks
(46:54) Raptors
(1:01:03) Suns
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1h 17m
Jan 2021
LeBron’s MVP Run, LaMelo’s Leap, Steph’s F.U. Tour, and the NBA's COVID Issues With Ryen Russillo
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to talk about the NBA board of governors meeting to discuss COVID-19 protocols (2:00) before evaluating LeBron's case for MVP (20:30), speculating on which teams may come out of the Western Conference (36:30), breaking down NBA ... Show More
2h 10m
Mar 2021
The Charlotte Hornets Are Taking the League by Swarm. Plus: Chris Paul’s Gas Tank Is Still Full and the Hawks Look Rejuvenated.
Verno and KOC go all the way around the league this Tuesday starting in sunny Miami where Jimmy Butler could be playing himself into the MVP conversation (0:30), and moving on to the team that’s taking the league by swarm, the Charlotte Hornets (6:00), and Atlanta’s comeback in t ... Show More
1h 24m
Mar 2024
The Disappointment All-Stars, LeBron’s Unapproachable 40K, Minnesota Concerns, and Boston’s F-You Game With Ryen Russillo
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the Clippers' narrow victory over the Timberwolves (1:23), the Celtics' staggering 52-point win over the Warriors (17:56), and Lakers-Nuggets (29:58) before discussing LeBron's milestone of 40,000 points and his loom ... Show More
2h 12m
Oct 2023
Paul George Previews Clippers Season, Breaks Down Wemby Highlights & Questions ESPN’s NBA Player Rankings | EP 26
Podcast P is back! In the Premiere of Season 2, Paul George is joined by his co-hosts Dallas Rutherford and Jackie Long to recap the NBA preseason (8:14) and preview the upcoming Clippers season; a campaign that is one of the most anticipated in franchise history (24:00). PG also ... Show More
1h 1m
Jul 2021
Chris Paul Game 4 Theories, Plus Anthony Slater on the Finals and Warriors Trade Ideas
Who was more mad about Chris Paul’s Game 4: Chris Paul or Russillo? Ryen breaks down the idea that CP3 is uncomfortable in big moments and speculates on what version we'll see in Game 5 (1:00). Next, he chats with The Athletic’s Anthony Slater about Giannis’s ridiculous Finals, C ... Show More
1h 20m
Feb 2022
Jeff Van Gundy on CP3’s Injury, Favorite Teams to Watch, and Coaching in Today’s NBA, Plus LeBron’s Problems With the Lakers
Russillo begins by discussing the Celtics' strong close to the first half of the season and what to expect from LeBron and the Lakers moving forward (0:30). Then Ryen talks with former coach and ESPN analyst Jeff Van Gundy about how the Suns can weather Chris Paul’s injury, playe ... Show More
1h 19m
Dec 2020
Will Westbrook Help the Wizards? Plus: Lakers Loom Large and PG-13 Talks Trash
Verno and KOC get into the nitty gritty of the Westbrook-Wall trade (3:00), then talk over the latest news around the league, including the LeBron and AD signings (42:30), Paul George’s recent comments about his role on the Clippers, and the NBA season schedule.
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1h 9m
Jan 2024
The Warriors and Suns in Trouble, the L.A. Teams Going in Different Directions, and Milwaukee’s One Problem With Doc Rivers
The Ringer's Bill Simmons quickly reacts to Titans head coach Mike Vrabel being fired (1:19) before he is joined by Doc Rivers to discuss the floundering Warriors (4:25), why the Lakers are struggling when their stars are healthy, (29:31), the Suns missing a key piece (52:35), th ... Show More
1h 37m