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The Ringer

The Ringer NBA squad provides the insight, reporting, and analysis that you need in your life right here on The Ringer NBA Show. On Sundays and Wednesdays, check out 'Group Chat' with Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney and J. Kyle Mann . Tap in on Tuesdays and Fridays for 'Real Ones' with Logan Murdock, Raja Bell and Howard Beck.

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Logan Murdock and Howard are back with another edition of Real Ones and jump right into the way-too-early MVP race for this season so far. Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs are off to a 5-0 start for the first time ever in franchise history. If the Spurs end the season atop of the West, is Wemby a lock for MVP? Who are the other candidates Logan and Howard are keeping an eye on this season? With Austin Reaves playing at an extreme, dark-horse MVP level, what does the future hold for him in a contract season? Plus, the GOAT has spoken in an exclusive interview with Mike Tirico on NBC about load management, but is he correct in his assessment with today’s players utilizing load management more?

(0:00:00) Intro

(1:42) Wemby and the Spurs contending in the West

(14:14) Are Giannis and the Bucks threats in the East?

(24:38) FanDuel ad break

(26:22) Can Tyrese Maxey keep up his MVP pace when Joel Embiid is fully healthy and Paul George returns?

(34:44) Is Nikola Jokic still the best player in the NBA?

(40:08) Will Austin Reaves be a Laker next season?

(57:10) Michael Jordan’s comments on load management

(1:16:55) Real One of the Week

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Hosts: Logan Murdock and Howard BeckProducers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford AugustinAdditional Production Support: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins
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Way-Too-Early MVP Race. Plus, Reaves Island in Full Effect.

Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are back to take a look at some early-season trends and decide whether they are something or nothing.

Intro (0:00:00)

Sixers (2:40)

Scoring boom (15:01)

Jamal Murray (22:26)

Bulls (31:51)

Knicks (48:46)

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann

Producers: Isaiah Blakely, Victoria Valencia and Ben Cruz

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Is This Anything? Philly’s Edgelords, the Unstoppa-Bulls, and More Early Trends.

Week 1 of the NBA season is officially in the books, and Victor Wembanyama continues to wow with his MVP-like play so far this season. Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard mf’in Beck discuss whether it’s possible that we’re seeing the first player since Giannis who can win MVP and DPOY. The rookie class has shown up and shown out in their first week as professionals. Who’s in the very, very early lead for Rookie of the Year? The Sixers are 3-0 even though Joel Embiid's seen limited action. Is it time for the Sixers to keep their focus on Tyrese Maxey and rookie sensation V.J. Edgecombe? Plus, the mailbag returns!

(0:00:00) Intro

(2:15) Real or Not: Is Victor Wembanyama a lock for MVP, as Logan has predicted?

(16:10) How realistic is it for San Antonio to seek to trade De’Aaron Fox?

(21:22) Who’s been the best rookie so far this season?

(30:06) Are the Sixers better off not relying on Joel Embiid?

(43:12) Will LaMelo Ball keep up the efficiency this season?

(49:58) Mailbag: We talk about the Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga and why Mike Brown is playing everyone on the Knicks.

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Hosts: Logan Murdock, Howard Beck, and Raja Bell Video Producer: Victoria Valencia Audio ProducerClifford Augustin Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins
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Real or Not! Week 1 Overreactions. Plus, NBA Rookie Roll Call.

Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are here to each give three first impressions from the first week of the NBA season.

Intro (0:00:00)

Austin Reaves (2:17)

Milwaukee Bucks (13:11)

Miami Heat (20:08)

FanDuel ad break (28:59)

LaMelo Ball (30:06)

Jonathan Kuminga (37:42)

Kyshawn George (47:11)

Toronto Raptors (55:37)

Ajay Mitchell (1:00:00)

Cedric Coward (1:09:56)

Also, be sure to check out Michael Pina's newest Ringer.com piece, 13 Overreactions to the First Week of the NBA Season.

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann

Producers: Isaiah Blakely, Victoria Valencia and Ben Cruz

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The Most Intriguing First Impressions From the First Week-ish of the 2025-26 NBA Season | Group Chat

Logan Murdock, Raja Bell and Howard MF’in Beck are back with another edition and dive right into the latest on the NBA probe. How will this define commissioner Adam Silver’s legacy? Logan’s MVP pick Victor Wembanyama had a stellar opening night. Just how terrified should the league be of his rapid development?

(0:00:00) Intro

(0:57) Welcome 

(0:3:22) Latest on the NBA Gambling probe.

(22:00) How long until Victor Wembanyama is the best player in the NBA?

(39:51)Did the Rockets put too much on Amen Thompson’s plate?

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Hosts: Logan Murdock, Howard Beck, and Raja Bell

Producers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford Augustin

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
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Texas Three-Step Ready to Takeover? Plus, Latest on NBA Gambling Probe.

Justin and Rob are back to talk about the start of this new NBA season, but first they address some news surrounding the podcast. They then welcome their newest cohost, J. Kyle Mann, and begin the show with talk of the arrests of Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier. Later, they go over their takeaways from the opening nights of the season. And finally: the debut of Name That Take, where Kyle and Rob are given clues and have to guess Justin’s take on a particular subject.

Intro: (0:00:00)Podcast News: (7:00)Gambling Arrests: (7:25)Opening Night Thoughts (21:14)Name That Take: (59:30)

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle MannProducers: Ben Cruz, Isaiah Blakely, and Victoria Valencia
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The Wemby Takeover Is on and Gambling Arrests Rock the NBA. Plus, Name That Take and a Big Announcement

Logan Murdock and Howard Mf’n Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones fresh off a visit to Crypto.com for the Warriors-Lakers season opener. OKC also began their championship title defense with a double OT victory over the Houston Rockets. Plus, Michael Jordan makes a resurgence into the basketball hemisphere. 

Hosts: Logan Murdock, Howard Beck, and Raja Bell

Producers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford Augustin

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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NBA Opening Night Thrillers. Steph Stuns Lakers and OKC’s Double OT Victory

Justin and Rob start by discussing some of the notable rookie extension contracts that got signed today. Then they look back at their power rankings and discuss whether any news or injuries have changed their opinion of a team. To wrap, they run through some news and notes from the preseason before they give their award predictions and a finals pick.

Intro: (0:00:11)

Rookie Extensions: (2:08)

Power Rankings Mulligans: (29:32)

Preseason News and Notes: (43:58)

Predictions: (49:24)

Hosts: Justin Verrier and Rob MahoneyProducers: Ben Cruz, Isaiah Blakely, and Victoria Valencia

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Breaking Down the Rookie Extension Deadline Buzzer-Beaters. Plus, Awards and Finals Picks.

Welcome back to Real Ones! Logan is officially back from leave and hype to pod with Howard and Raja. The NBA season tips off next week, which means that the Real Ones have to do a season preview and of course talk about LeBron James.

Who’s the best team in the Eastern Conference?

Who’s your Eastern Conference sleeper?

Who’s your Western Conference sleeper?

Are we confident that the Rockets will perform well this season?

Should this be LeBron’s final season or final season with the Lakers?

Does the possibility of the Thunder winning back-to-back titles conflict with the NBA’s commitment to parity?

MVP picks!

Hosts: Logan Murdock, Howard Beck, and Raja BellProducers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford AugustinAdditional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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NBA Season Preview Pod! Are the Rockets Ready to Win the West? | Real Ones

Justin, Rob, and Wos are here for the finale of their preseason power rankings. The guys reveal the top five teams in the NBA.

Intro: (0:00:00)Team no. 5: (8:59)Team no. 4: (25:57)Team no. 3: (41:47)Team no. 2: (54:35)Team no. 1: (1:11:19)The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny LambreProducers: Ben Cruz, Isaiah Blakely, and Victoria Valencia
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Preseason Power Rankings, Part 6 | Group Chat

Justin, Rob, and Wos go through the past five years of the NBA draft and reselect the top five picks!

2020 (03:37)
2021 (18:32)
2022 (47:35)
2023 (65:40)
2024 (79:34)

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre
Producer: Eduardo Ocampo
Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz
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Redraftapalooza: Reselecting the Top Five Picks of the Past Five Drafts | Group Chat

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