The Ringer NBA Show

Logan and Raja discuss what teams would be the best landing spots for Donovan Mitchell now that the trade rumors are flying. Then, they talk about Damian Lillard’s extension with the Trail Blazers, and Jomi Adeniran comes on the show to talk about everything that went down in Las Vegas during summer league. What happens in Vegas apparently doesn’t always stay there.Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellGuest: Jomi AdeniranProducer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonathan Tjarks and J. Kyle Mann discuss the players and performances that impressed them the most from their time at NBA summer league in Las Vegas. They begin their conversation by taking a close look at Jabari Smith Jr. (4:11) and Tari Eason (16:24) while projecting big things for their pairing in Houston. Next, they discuss Chet Holmgren (23:45), Jalen Williams (30:30), and Jaylin Williams (33:26) and make their predictions and examine NBA comps for them. They end the pod by debating the importance of the second-year players participating at summer league and talking about some impressive names coming into the league who may be flying under the radar (36:19).Hosts: J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan TjarksProducer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Rob start by ranking their favorite possible trade destinations for Donovan Mitchell (5:05). Then they answer a bunch of listener questions, including questions about the Thunder, summer league memories, Collin Sexton, and more (44:22).Hosts: Justin Verrier and Rob MahoneyAssociate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja tell all kinds of stories from summer leagues past and present, then get into the drama between LeBron and Russell Westbrook from Vegas and Raja gives us the real down low on why he defends Russ so hard.Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellProducer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wos is joined by the Washington Post’s Ben Golliver to discuss what they’ve seen from Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren, and Jabari Smith Jr. They then discuss some off-court drama and speculation they’ve seen at the NBA Summer League.Host: Wosny LambreGuest: Ben GolliverAssociate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

J. Kyle Mann joins Seerat from summer league in Las Vegas to talk about some of the more unique talent on display at the games, with a focus on Chet Holmgren and Kenneth Lofton Jr. They debate novelty vs. viability in regards to their respective physiques and dissecting the success of other "unicorns" currently in the NBA (9:33). Next, they analyze the performances of some of the other big men in the competition, notably Isaiah Jackson, Kofi Cockburn, and Jalen Duren (17:30). They end the pod by discussing Zavier Simpson, the future of the "microwave" style player in the NBA, and the anatomy of a true sky hook (29:50).Host: Seerat SohiGuest: J. Kyle MannProducer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja are reunited once again to round up the most interesting bits from the NBA offseason. They start with the Rudy Gobert trade to the Timberwolves, then move into a larger discussion of whether the Nets will actually deal Kyrie and KD, and how the player empowerment movement created this strange situation. Finally, they give their thoughts on Bradley Beal’s humongous deal with the Wizards, and each award their Real One of the Week.Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellProducer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the first week of NBA free agency winds down, Justin, Rob, and Wos discuss some of the remaining questions for teams around the league. They talk about Donovan Mitchell (4:42), D’Angelo Russell, (20:42), the Brooklyn Nets (38:50), and more.Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny LambreAssociate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, James and Seerat kick off the episode with hypothetical landing spots for Kevin Durant as he looks to get out of Brooklyn. Then, they discuss the Boston Celtics’ acquisition of point guard Malcolm Brogdon, and how they would have looked had they had him during the NBA Finals. And with the Timberwolves getting Rudy Gobert, they discuss whether the big-man duo of him and Karl-Anthony Towns can work. Lastly, they share their favorite low-key free agent additions this offseason.Hosts: J. Kyle Mann and Seerat SohiProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Seerat begin by discussing the recent news of Zion Williamson’s deal with the New Orleans Pelicans. Then they touch on the Rudy Gobert trade and its potential impact on the current Kevin Durant situation.Hosts: Chris Ryan and Seerat SohiProducer: Devon Manze Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices