Verno and KOC get into all the intricacies of Thursday’s tentative deal between the NBA and NBPA to start the 2020-21 season during the week of Christmas (1:00). Then, Jonathan Tjarks and J. Kyle Mann join KOC to get into the draft rumors floating around and some of their favorite draft prospects (30:00).
Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor
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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
Sep 2022
Our Jonathan Tjarks Tribute (Including a 2018 NBA Re-draft) With Kevin O’Connor, J. Kyle Mann, and Chris Ryan
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Ryan, Kevin O'Connor, and J. Kyle Mann to remember their friend Jonathan Tjarks (2:26). Then in honor of Jonathan, they talk a little basketball and revisit the 2018 NBA draft (43:40).
Host: Bill Simmons
Guests: Chris Ryan, Kevin O'Co ... Show More
1h 29m
May 2024
The Great Osobor Deal, CBB Stars in the NBA Playoffs, and the G League Combine With J. Kyle Mann
The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss the new era of next-level NIL deals, best available players of the 60 percent remaining in the transfer portal, college basketball stars in the NBA playoffs, combine buzz, the draft lottery, and more before closing th ... Show More
1h 7m
Jun 2024
Redick to L.A., the Caruso-Giddey Deal, Bronny, and NBA Draft Rumors
With the Finals now behind us, Verno and KOC dive fully into the offseason, starting off with the Lakers' hiring of JJ Redick as their next head coach (02:34) and the Pistons’ firing of Monty Williams (23:44). Next, the guys discuss the surprising trade between the Thunder and Bu ... Show More
1h 23m
Jul 2022
Summer League Observations and the Mavs' Future With J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks | The Void
Hey, it's Kevin; thank you for listening to The Void. Today’s guests are The Ringer’s own J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks from Upside High. We are all about the NBA Summer League as we discuss the performances of Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith Jr., and more. Here ar ... Show More
1h 17m
Jul 2021
NBA Draftapalooza, Part 3: GSW Goes Young, Spurs Go Loco + Rest of Lottery With Ryen Russillo and Kevin O’Connor
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo and Kevin O’Connor to discuss picks 7 through 15 of the NBA draft in real time!
Host: Bill Simmons
Guests: Ryen Russillo and Kevin O’Connor
Producer: Kyle Crichton
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48m 22s
Apr 2024
Denver Ends the Lakers, Chet Vs. Paolo, Atlanta’s Penix Envy, and NFL Draft Family Etiquette With J. Kyle Mann and Van Lathan
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss the Lakers' drop to 0-3 against the Nuggets before checking in on every NBA playoff series (1:50). Then Bill and Van Lathan talk about Round 1 of the 2024 NFL draft, including the six first-round QBs, the Falcons shoc ... Show More
1h 50m
Nov 2021
Paul George’s MVP Run, the Kooky West, Odell to L.A., and Baker vs. Belichick With Jonathan Tjarks and Peter Schrager
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Jonathan Tjarks to discuss Paul George and the Clippers, Coach of the Year candidate Ty Lue, the Mavericks’ continued struggles, the impressive Bulls, best NBA rookies, and more (3:30). Then Bill talks with NFL Network’s Peter Schrager about ... Show More
1h 45m
Feb 2023
The 2023 NBA Fake Trade Draft With Kevin O’Connor, Rob Mahoney, and Chris Ryan
In honor of the upcoming NBA trade deadline, The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Kevin O'Connor, Chris Ryan, and Rob Mahoney to throw out their favorite fake NBA trades for this season!
Host: Bill Simmons
Guests: Kevin O’Connor, Rob Mahoney, and Chris Ryan
Producer: Kyle Cric ... Show More
1h 37m