The Ringer NBA Show

A lively breakdown of the revamped All-Star format and why it finally felt competitive. A focus on Victor Wembanyama’s intensity and how certain player personalities can change the game. A critique of Saturday night’s low-energy events and ideas to revive the dunk contest. A deep dive into potential tanking reforms, the draft’s role, and louder calls for league accountability.

A fast-paced wrap of wild takes on the NBA’s biggest names. They spar over LeBron’s changing leverage, whether Jokic needs more rings, and Wemby’s star potential. Conversations hit Chet’s persona, Brunson’s ceiling, Duren’s old-school dominance, Curry’s crossroads, and Şengün’s unique build. The segment ends with a playful competition verdict.

Tyler Parker, Ringer writer known for bold analytics, joins the panel. He fires off provocative takes on stars like Anthony Edwards, Giannis, Luka, Tyrese Maxey, Cade Cunningham and more. The conversation jumps between style moments, legacy debates, role fits, and which players thrive as leaders or second options. Rapid-fire opinions and lively back-and-forths keep things unpredictable.

A lively update to their title pie and how views shifted since the quarter mark. Heated debate over OKC as favorite and Denver as the main challenger. Deep takes on Spurs upside with Wembanyama and how defenses might slow him. Roadmap through East contenders, Detroit’s grit, Wolves’ ceiling, and Houston’s structural limits with Kevin Durant.

They break down the chaotic Duren–Diabaté on-court brawl and its fallout. They debate the league’s growing tanking trend and why losing has become institutionalized. They react to Daryl Morey’s remarks about Jared McCain and discuss the human cost of treating players like assets.

They dig into how tanking has worsened and why small markets lean on the draft. They debate policy fixes like penalties, rookie free agency, and enforcement hurdles. They break down trade-deadline ripple effects, including Jaron Jackson Jr.’s fit, James Harden’s Cavs debut, and which teams jumped tiers or missed chances.

They break down which teams came out ahead or behind after the trade deadline with quick takes and awards. Conversations cover James Harden’s move to Cleveland, the Pacers’ Zubac acquisition, and Oklahoma City’s deadline strategy. They spotlight the Wizards’ surprising pivot and Golden State’s risky Porzingis swap. Brief notes on Mavericks’ youth reset, Knicks’ hustle additions, and Giannis’ non-move round out the talk.

A fast reaction to a chaotic trade deadline with Giannis and Ja staying put. Big moves get spotlighted, including trades involving Zubac, Harden, Garland, Anthony Davis, and Jaren Jackson Jr. The show tracks front-office strategy, tanking implications, fit and health questions, and a rapid-fire roundup of other notable deals.

They unpack Jaren Jackson Jr.'s move to Utah and what it means for Memphis' rebuild. Heated debate about James Harden's trade demand and how it would impact locker rooms and fits. Wild drug-testing stories and other breakout league sagas get ranked. Mailbag questions spark talks on Giannis, LeBron’s late-career options, and deadline trade strategy.

They break down OKC’s big win over Denver and what it exposes about Denver’s rotation and Jokic’s minutes. Peyton Watson’s breakout and defensive matchups versus the Thunder get highlighted. They recap two small deadline swaps and debate the most intriguing teams — Golden State, Detroit, and Minnesota — and what each might do before the deadline.