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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 Mondays and Thursdays, check out 'Group Chat' with Justin Verrier, Wosny Lambre and Rob Mahoney. Tap in on Tuesdays and Fridays for 'Real Ones' with Logan Murdock, Raja Bell and Howard Beck.

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Howard Beck and Raja Bell are back with another edition of Real Ones! The Warriors have re-signed Jonathan Kuminga to a two-year, $48.5 million contract that has a team option on the second year. Howard and Raja discuss how Kuminga will navigate the upcoming season on the court as he seeks to get a longer term deal and more opportunity to showcase his talents. Is Giannis Antetokounmpo quietly looking for a way out of Milwaukee? Will LeBron be a Laker beyond this season? Plus, agent Todd Ramasar joins the show to discuss representing players in the pros and college. Todd also represents Andrew Nembhard and Pascale Siakam and discusses the Pacers upcoming season without Tyrese Haliburton

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Hosts: Howard Beck and Raja Bell

Guest: Todd Ramasar 

Producers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford Augustin

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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Jonathan Kuminga Remains a Warrior. Is Giannis Looking for a New Home? Plus, Agent Todd Ramasar Joins the Show! | Real Ones

Justin, Rob, and Wos are back for the second installment of the preseason power rankings. This time, they are revealing the teams they ranked 25 through 21.

Intro: (0:00:00)Team no. 25: (4:39)Team no. 24: (25:03)Team no. 23: (41:22)Team no. 22: (51:57)Team no. 21: (1:05:06)

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny LambreProducers: Ben Cruz, Isaiah Blakely, and Victoria Valencia
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Preseason Power Rankings, Part 2 | Group Chat

Justin, Rob, and Wos are officially back to preview the 2025-26 season with their annual preseason power rankings. Part 1 is about the bottom five in their rankings.

Intro: (0:00:00)

Team no. 30: (4:32)Team no. 29: (18:46)Team no. 28: (30:14)Team no. 27: (39:25)Team no. 26: (54:46)

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny LambreProducers: Ben Cruz, Isaiah Blakely, John Richter, and Victoria Valencia
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Preseason Power Rankings, Part 1 | Group Chat

The NBA is back in just under a month, which means that teams are holding their media days before heading off to training camp. Howard Beck and Raja Bell discuss the most interesting quotes from media days and the new-look Zion Williamson. The Rockets were hit with the unfortunate news that Fred VanVleet will be out for the season after suffering an ACL tear. How important is FVV to the Rockets, and what potential replacements should the team pursue to fill that void?

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Hosts: Howard Beck and Raja Bell

Producers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford Augustin

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

(5:32): Fred VanVleet injury

(16:12): What's next for Russell Westbrook?

(26:28): Kawhi/Clippers Situation

(28:27): Media Day Cliches

(31:32): Zion Williamson’s new look

(35:38): Ishbia and the Suns

(41:19): Jayson Tatum media day comments

(45:26): Jordan Poole’s media day comments

(46:34) Mikal Bridges media day comments
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Who Said What? NBA Media Day Quotes Edition. Plus, Potential Fred VanVleet Replacements.

Howard Beck and Michael Pina have five burning questions across the league as teams prepare for training camp. First, they discuss the continued Kawhi Leonard–Clippers saga and how this could change people's views of the Clippers. Beck and Pina also discuss what Adam Silver might have meant when talking about the NBA being a highlights-based sport. Will LeBron and the Lakers separate after the season is over? Will Cooper Flagg be the Mavericks' point guard this season? Have we seen the last of Russell Westbrook and Ben Simmons in the NBA? Will the Oklahoma City Thunder visit the White House?

Hosts: Howard Beck and Michael Pina

Producers: Clifford Augustin, Kate Ahearn, and Belle Roman

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz and Victoria Valencia

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Kawhi Saga Continued, Adam Silver’s Highlight Comment, and Five Questions Heading Into NBA Training Camp!

Justin and Wos are back and they’re joined by Howard Beck to talk about his takeaways from Adam Silver’s latest press conference (2:33). Then, they get into their thoughts on the Kawhi Leonard–Clippers scandal. Lastly, they wrap up by talking about Josh Giddey’s contract extension (48:13), and the decision fellow restricted free agents Jonathan Kuminga and Quentin Grimes still have to make.Hosts: Justin Verrier and Wosny LambreGuest: Howard BeckProducer: Isaiah BlakelyAdditional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz
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Did Another Dennis Seal the Clippers’ Fate? Plus, the Giddey Deal’s Impact on Other RFA Holdouts.

The Ringer’s J. Kyle Mann is joined by Ben Taylor, author of ‘Thinking Basketball’ and creator of the Thinking Basketball YouTube channel to reflect back on the last 25 years of basketball, how the game has evolved since 2000, as well as the new series on Ben’s YouTube channel, "21st Century Peaks". They also discuss unique skill sets of players like Jason Kidd and James Harden while also speculating on the future of the game, including innovative offensive strategies and defensive adaptations.(00:00) Welcome to The Ringer NBA Show!(03:13) Ben’s YouTube series, "21st Century Peaks"(09:02) Reflecting on Jason Kidd’s career(20:03) Issues when discussing James Harden(28:45) Tracy McGrady’s decisive ranking(33:20) What made the 2008 Celtics team special on defense(41:00) Explaining how the Grizzlies were trying to set up their offense last season with Noah LaRoche(45:47) Are screen assists important now?(50:18) Will teams look to copy Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers' style of offense?(01:00:40) Franz Wagner’s importance to unlocking the Magic’s full potential(01:05:29) How will the 2024-25 Thunder be remembered 20 years from now?Host: J. Kyle MannGuest: Ben TaylorProducer: Jessie LopezAdditional Production Support: Ben CruzSocial: Keith Fujimoto
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Reflecting on 25 Years of NBA Evolution With Ben Taylor

The Ringer’s Howard Beck and Michael Pina sit down to share their way too early spicy 2026 NBA player awards. They each share their spicy picks—ranked from jalapeño to Carolina Reaper heat—for MVP, Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year, Sixth Man, Most Improved, and Defensive Player of the Year.

Hosts: Howard Beck and Michael PinaProducers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford AugustinAdditional Production Support: Ben Cruz
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Way Too Early 2026 NBA Player Awards

Wosny Lambre is joined by The Athletic’s Fred Katz to talk about all things Knicks. They discuss the coaching search that led to the Mike Brown hire and what Brown can help the Knicks improve on from last season. They also discuss realistic expectations for the Knicks this season (54:40) and which dark-horse contenders could challenge the Knicks and Cavs in the East (1:01:40).

Host: Wosny LambreGuest: Fred KatzProducer: Isaiah BlakelyAdditional Production: Ben Cruz
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Knicks Offseason Thoughts and Expectations for the 2025-26 Season With Fred Katz

The Ringer’s J. Kyle Mann and Tyler Parker get together to discuss the release of the 2025-26 NBA schedule, expectations for the opening night matchup between the Rockets and Thunder, and the weakened East. Plus, Kyle presents his NBA League Pass rankings for the upcoming season.

(00:00) Welcome to The Ringer NBA Show!(04:33) Expectations for Rockets vs. Thunder on opening night(13:20) Honorable mention League Pass teams(17:25) Los Angeles Lakers(21:31) Washington Wizards(25:58) Orlando Magic(29:44) Denver Nuggets(33:23) Detroit Pistons(38:08) Atlanta Hawks(43:58) Dallas Mavericks(49:30) Houston Rockets(56:08) San Antonio Spurs

Hosts: J. Kyle Mann and Tyler ParkerProducer: Jessie LopezAdditional Production Support: Ben CruzSocial: Keith Fujimoto
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League Pass Rankings, Season Schedule Insight, and Opening Night Expectations

Michael Pina and Raja Bell discuss the NBA Cup teams and where they currently stand in the league. Are we witnessing an all-time defensive team with this year's OKC Thunder (3:11)? Has the Bucks’ streak with the current core ran its course (22:17)? Do the Knicks have the best offense in the NBA (33:35)? Is Golden State in trouble with their recent skid and attempts to find a consistent lineup (42:33)? Plus, mailbag questions on Shai vs. Jokic for MVP and concerns for the Nuggets.

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Hosts: Michael Pina and Raja Bell
Producer: Clifford Augustin
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
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Can the Mavericks Get Back to the NBA Finals? Are the Surging Bucks Contenders Again? | Real Ones

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