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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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Aug 11, 2023 • 56min
What Type of NBA Career Would You Rather Have: Better Peak or Longevity? Plus, Listener Questions! | Off Guard
Austin and Pausha dive into last week’s All-Time starting five lineup and discuss why KD was chosen amongst other elite players (7:40). They then discuss Team USA’s competition and why they believe Trae Young was left out (14:12). Later they talk through what type of NBA career they’d rather pick: one with a better peak or one with more longevity, using Tracy McGrady and Paul Pierce as a jumping off point (28:25). They end the show by running through a few listener questions, ranking their top seven current players, and discussing Pausha’s on-court skills (40:00).Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha HaghighiProducers: Erika Cervantes and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 10, 2023 • 59min
What We Enjoyed Most About the 2023 Basketball Hall of Fame Inductees
Kyle Mann and Tyler Parker return for some offseason chatter to discuss a few of this weekend's 2023 Basketball Hall of Fame inductees. They guys look back on the storied careers of some of the best players to ever touch a basketball including Dirk Nowitzki (8:45), Dwyane Wade (24:44), Tony Parker (42:27), and Pau Gasol (50:15).Hosts: J. Kyle Mann and Tyler ParkerProducer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 3, 2023 • 1h 3min
Our All-Time Starting Five, a James Harden-Dwyane Wade Debate, and a Potential Ben Simmons Comeback? | Off Guard
Austin and Pausha revisit the viral Damian Lillard conversation to rehash the effects of certain trade demands throughout the league (3:30). Then, they choose their all-time starting five (14:05), answer a round of Rapid Fire Questions, including their choice between a prime James Harden or Dwyane Wade (31:54), and then discuss the lost art of practicing alone (37:47). Later, Austin breaks down why he still has stock in a Ben Simmons comeback (50:51).Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha HaghighiProducers: Erika Cervantes and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Jul 27, 2023 • 1h 26min
Jaylen Brown Cashes In, Plus an Offseason Mailbag | Group Chat
Justin, Rob, and Wos start by reacting to the news of Jaylen Brown re-signing with the Boston Celtics for the richest deal in NBA history (1:55). Then, they open up the mailbag and answer questions about James Harden, the Cleveland Cavaliers, free agents still available, and much more (22:28).Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny LambreProducer: Isaiah BlakelyAdditional Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 24, 2023 • 42min
Stephen Curry on ‘Underrated,’ The Chris Paul-Jordan Poole Trade, and His Relationship With Kevin Durant | Real Ones
Logan Murdock and Raja Bell are joined by Golden State Warriors guard and four-time NBA champion Stephen Curry to discuss his early days in the league, being teammates with Raja, and the new documentary film on his career, ‘Stephen Curry: Underrated’ from Apple TV+ and A24 (2:00). Along the way, Curry talks about the Warriors’ decision to trade Jordan Poole for Chris Paul and how he thinks the move is going to impact the team next season (12:00). Later, the two-time NBA MVP briefly addresses his current relationship with Kevin Durant and his reactions to Durant’s trade request last season (27:00).The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please checkout ringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details.Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellProducer: Jonathan KermahProduction Assistant: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 21, 2023 • 1h 7min
Why Is the Draymond-Poole Drama Still Going? Plus, What It Was Like to See Wemby in Person. | Off Guard
Austin and Pausha are back and start things off by recapping their time at Summer League watching Wemby play in Las Vegas (2:14). Then, they dive into all the player movement this offseason and take a closer look at Dillon Brooks’s fit with the Houston Rockets. They also talk through what Damian Lillard’s fit will look like on the Miami Heat if/when that trade ends up happening (22:27).Later, they weigh in on the latest developments in the Draymond-Poole drama (41:37), and then wrap things up with some rapid fire questions (47:16).Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha HaghighiProducers: Erika Cervantes and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 13, 2023 • 49min
NBA Summer League Observations, Reactions to Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson’s Debuts, and Thoughts on the New NBA In-Season Tournament | Real Ones
Logan and Raja discuss their observations from the 2023 NBA summer league, their expectations for different types of players, and the significance of body language on the bench (1:50). Next, they talk about the debuts of Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson, as well as the amount of hype that surrounded this year’s event because of both players (29:15). Later, they briefly share their thoughts on the addition of the in-season tournament to the league next year (37:12). Finally, the guys close with their Real Ones of the Week (43:02).The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please checkout ringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details.Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellProducer: Jonathan KermahProduction Assistant: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 12, 2023 • 1h 20min
The Last Remaining Questions of the NBA Offseason, Plus a Summer League Recap | Group Chat
Justin, Rob, and Wos start by recapping their time in Vegas at summer league. Then they discuss some of the league news coming out regarding new rule changes and the official announcement of the in-season tournament (14:40). Last, they talk about the final remaining questions of the NBA offseason (33:15).Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny LambreProducer: Isaiah BlakelyAdditional Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 11, 2023 • 1h 2min
Do the Raptors Have to Trade Pascal Siakam? | The Answer
Seerat and Michael get together to break down the Toronto Raptors' disappointing offseason, and they anticipate great changes coming for the team in the near future, including the likely departure of Pascal Siakam. They determine the market value of the star forward and propose some fake trades for Siakam, which include teams like the Hawks, the Magic, and the Knicks, and they even discuss a dream transaction that would send Dame Lillard north of the border (10:30).The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more.Hosts: Seerat Sohi and Michael PinaAssociate Producer: Chris SuttonAdditional Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 10, 2023 • 38min
Summer League Shenanigans: Wemby-Mania, Scoot Henderson, and Much More
Logan Murdock and Tyler Parker are live from the concourse of the Thomas & Mack Center to talk through all the shenanigans that took place during the first three days of Las Vegas Summer League. They discuss the performances of the 2023 draft’s top three picks, the Sacramento Kings, and the many characters that showed up to this year’s summer league.Hosts: Logan Murdock and Tyler ParkerProducers: Jessie Lopez and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


