Logan and Raja dive into James Harden’s fit on the Nets and how their Big Three will work together (1:30). Then they get into the recent beef between Harden and Shaq over whether former Black players have a responsibility to back up current Black players in the league (26:30), and Raja pulls back the curtain on what actually happens to a player when they get ... Show More
Aug 20
Ringer NBA Lore: The 1994-95 Champion Houston Rockets
Welcome to another episode of Ringer NBA Lore, where we remember iconic teams and moments in NBA history. Today, Logan Murdock is joined by Joel Anderson and Bomani Jones, both of whom are Houston natives and followed the Rockets closely during their mid-’90s championship run. Jo ... Show More
1h 37m
Nov 2020
The Harden Dilemma 2.0, Milwaukee’s Big Move, and CP3 to Phoenix With Raja Bell and Ryen Russillo
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo and Raja Bell to discuss James Harden’s desire to be traded to the Brooklyn Nets (2:00). Then, Bill and Ryen talk about the Bucks acquiring Jrue Holiday and Bogdan Bogdanovic, the Suns trading for Chris Paul, the Warriors' path ... Show More
1h 19m
Dec 2020
Harden’s Next Team, Westbrook the Wizard, and Pittsburgh’s 19-0 Quest With Joe House and Ryan Shazier
The Ringer's Bill Simmons shares his thoughts on James Harden's next team, the only two serious contenders in the Harden sweepstakes, and how the deal can get done (3:00). Then Bill talks with Joe House about the Russell Westbrook–John Wall trade, how Westbrook upgrades the Wizar ... Show More
2h 3m
Jun 2023
A Harden Trade Request! Plus, the Lakers' and Warriors' Last-Dance Potentials With Logan Murdock, and Dave Chang on ‘The Bear.’
The Ringer's Bill Simmons shares his thoughts on James Harden's decision to pick up his $35.6 million player option and reports that the 76ers are looking to trade him (1:05). Then, Bill is joined by Logan Murdock to discuss the Lakers' aspirations for the 2023-24 NBA season, the ... Show More
1h 40m
Jul 2020
Life in the Bubble + How good is Shai?
<p>Jacob, Tayler, Justin, and Nick join the pod to discuss Bleacher Reports Top 100 NBA Players of the Season, and Zoom player availability including Muscle Watch, Dre???, Steven Adams lasagna, and SGA on CP3's leadership. Then we reminisce on the PG and Russ trades a year later, ... Show More
1h 13m