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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.

The Ringer NBA Show

Justin, Rob, and Wos answer six questions after a quarter of the NBA season. They talk about the Bucks and Sixers (4:53), the Nuggets (20:00), Trae Young and the Hawks (31:40), the Lakers (41:30), and Anthony Edwards vs. Ja Morant (57:05). They wrap up with a brief 2021 redraft (1:07:50).

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre
Producer: Isaiah Blakely
Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz
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Six Big Questions a Quarter(-ish) of the Way Into the NBA Season | Group Chat

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

Justin, Rob, and Wos recap two of the NBA Cup quarterfinals games, the Hawks beating the Knick,s and the Rockets beating the Warriors. Then they preview the semifinal matchups and who they think will win it all. Then, as trade season is about to begin, they take a look at a handful of teams that could be looking to get some deals done (29:40).

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Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre
Producer: Isaiah Blakely
Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz
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The Most Intriguing Teams as Trade Season Begins. Plus, an NBA Cup Semifinals Anticipation Index. | Group Chat

Michael Pina and Raja Bell start the show by previewing the NBA Cup semifinals between the Hawks-Bucks and the Thunder-Rockets (17:30). Then they move on to discuss all the trade rumors surrounding Jimmy Butler and where he could end up (28:34). Lastly, the wrap up by discussing Michael’s article about the Lakers’ struggles and whether there’s a way for them to turn their season around (47:11).

Hosts: Michael Pina and Raja Bell
Producer: Isaiah Blakely
Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz
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Previewing the NBA Cup Semifinals. Plus Jimmy Butler Trade Rumors, and Can the Lakers Be Fixed? | Real Ones

Justin, Rob, and Wos were together in Vegas to watch the NBA Cup semifinals. They give their immediate reactions to the Thunder defeating Rockets (3:40) and the Bucks beating the Hawks (25:23). Then they discuss their thoughts on the Warriors trading for Dennis Schröder (46:18).

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre
Producer: Isaiah Blakely
Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz
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The Thunder and Bucks Hit It Big in Vegas. Plus, Does the Dennis Schröder Trade Change the Warriors’ Outlook? | Group Chat

Howard is joined by the legend Raja Bell to talk predictions! With the NBA Cup final approaching, they give predictions and talk about what being in the final tells them about the Bucks and Thunder (7:00). After, they talk about the potential impacts from the Schröder trade (26:20), and give their forecasts on the unofficial start of the trade season and the players they’d like to see dealt (38:20). Then, they end the show with a mailbag about the winner mentality and the difference between offense in football and in basketball (46:45).

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Host: Howard Beck
Guest: Raja Bell
Producer: Clifford Augustin
Additional Production Support: Ashleigh Smith
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Who Will Win the NBA Cup Final? Plus, Trading Season Is Underway, Featuring the Schröder Trade | Real Ones

Justin, Rob, and Wos start by discussing the Bucks' impressive blowout win over the Thunder in the NBA Cup final (2:45). Then they pivot to the rest of the league and each talk about one story line they’ll be watching now that the NBA Cup is over (48:04).

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Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre
Producer: Isaiah Blakely
Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz
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Giannis Trounces OKC to Win the NBA Cup. Plus, Denver’s Hail Mary to Help Jokic and More Post-Cup Story Lines We’re Watching. | Group Chat

Howard Beck is joined by The Ringer’s Tyler Parker to discuss the NBA Christmas Day schedule and why the Thunder are not playing that day (5:30). Then they discuss Tyler’s experience at the NBA Cup and whether he had any takeaways from the Thunder’s Finals loss against the Bucks. They wrap up by comparing this iteration of the Thunder to past teams (39:00) and quickly giving their thoughts on the new All-Star game format (1:06:10). Howard is then joined by two-time NBA dunk contest champion and reigning G-League MVP Mac McClung to get into his experiences as a two-way player on the Orlando Magic (1:17:24). They also talk about what it’s like to have that documented on “The Break”. Mac later touches on whether he’ll be defending his dunk contest title again.

Host: Howard Beck
Guests: Tyler Parker and Mac McClung
Producer: Isaiah Blakely
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NBA Cup Thunder Takeaways and New All-Star Format With Tyler Parker. Plus, Mac McClung on the G-League, ‘The Break,’ and His Dunk Contest Future. | Real Ones

Justin, Rob, and Wos start this holiday-themed episode by discussing the news around De’Aaron Fox and whether he could leave Sacramento and where he could go. Then, they bring their grievances to the table for NBA Festivus. 

They discuss the All-Star Game format, the second apron, and much more.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 Lambre
Producer: Isaiah Blakely
Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz
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NBA Festivus! Plus, Is De’Aaron Fox Planning an Exit from Sac-Town? | Group Chat

Howard and Raja are joined by three-time NBA champion Danny Green. They recorded before the Sacramento Kings fired Mike Brown so they started with talking about whether they have any concerns about the viewership in the NBA after an exciting Christmas Day slate (7:03). Then they discuss the trade rumors around De’Aaron Fox and Jimmy Butler and how that impacts their team (37:15). Later, they wrap up with Luka Doncic's injury and how it adds to the list of guys that will potentially be ineligible for post season awards (53:13).

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Hosts: Howard Beck and Raja Bell
Guest: Danny Green
Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz
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Thoughts on NBA Viewership, the Art of a Trade Request, and the Impact of the 65-Game Rule in the Awards Race | Real Ones

Howard Beck and Raja Bell kick it with 11-year NBA veteran and 'Off Guard' podcast host Austin Rivers to discuss player and media relations following Joel Embiid’s altercation with a Philadelphia columnist. Austin and Raja speak on what should happen to Embiid, and whether his actions were warranted (03:07). How do teams handle player, fan, and media relations when issues arise (31:46)? Howard tells a story about how Kobe Bryant once had an issue with him and something he wrote (43:31). Plus, Vince Carter gets his jersey retired in Toronto, and Drake say’s he’ll take DeMar DeRozan’s jersey down if he ever gets honored by the Raptors (48:48)

Hosts: Howard Beck and Raja Bell
Guest: Austin Rivers
Producer: Clifford Augustin
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
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How Should Players and Media Move Forward Following the Joel Embiid Incident? Plus, Would Drake Take DeMar’s Jersey Down? | Real Ones

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