The Ringer NBA Show

Justin, Rob, and Wos start by running through some NBA Finals story lines and deciding whether they are fact or fiction (6:20). Then they briefly talk about Quin Snyder’s resignation (48:07).Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny LambreAssociate Producer: Isaiah BlakelyAdditional Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja discuss the first two games of the NBA Finals series between the Warriors and Celtics, including the Warriors' collapse in Game 1 and their blowout win in Game 2.Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellProducer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wos is joined by The Athletic's Jon Krawczynski to discuss the Timberwolves future. They start by discussing the new ownership group, what to do with D'Angelo Russell, the Karl Anthony Towns–Anthony Edwards dynamic, and much more.Host: Wosny LambreGuest: Jon KrawczynskiAssociate Producer: Isaiah BlakelyAdditional Production Assistance: Benjamin Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Seerat debate and analyze every angle of the Boston Celtics’ impressive victory over the Golden State Warriors in the first game of the NBA Finals, including Boston’s defensive game plan against the Warriors’ Big Three (14:13), the interesting coaching moves made from both benches (28:23), and the probability of the Celtics continuing their magical fourth-quarter shooting streak through the rest of the series. They end their discussion by speculating on the adjustments Golden State will make and sharing their picks for Game 2 (32:37).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Seerat SohiProducer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja discuss the ins and outs of the matchup between the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors, talk about how this NBA Finals could affect the legacy of Steph Curry, and predict what they think will happen in this series.Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellProducers: Sasha Ashall and Devon Manze Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos discuss the seven biggest questions for the Celtics and Warriors ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Finals.Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, Wosny LambreAssociate Producer: Isaiah BlakelyAdditional Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wos is joined by The Athletic's Marcus Thompson to discuss what makes this Warriors team different from past iterations, and how they put it all together to reach the NBA Finals.Host: Wosny LambreGuest: Marcus ThompsonAssociate Producer: Isaiah BlakelyAdditional Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Seerat contemplate some of the roster issues facing NBA teams this offseason and what they could learn from current playoff contenders, notably the Boston Celtics. They discuss and debate a few of the most prominent players and teams in this regard, including Zach LaVine (10:15), the Dallas Mavericks (20:31), the Minnesota Timberwolves (25:21), and the Brooklyn Nets (27:32).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Seerat SohiProducer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Rob are joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss the Boston Celtics winning Game 5 on the road and taking a 3-2 series lead over the Miami Heat. They talk about adjustments Miami can make to come back in the series, and big-picture thoughts on the Heat's roster. Then, they talk about the Mavericks keeping their season alive with a Game 4 win over the Warriors, if they can come back to win the series, and some team-building thoughts for next season (39:48).Hosts: Justin Verrier and Rob MahoneyGuest: J. Kyle MannAssociate Producer: Isaiah BlakelyAdditional Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks are together again and ready to offer up their thoughts on the 2022 NBA draft. First, Tjarks provides an update on how he’s doing (2:00) and what it’s been like watching the Mavericks’ playoff run (4:00). Next, they examine the history of no. 1 draft picks and share which players could fill that slot this year (6:00). Finally, they discuss the state of the Magic, Thunder, and Rockets and which players they think make the most sense for each (23:00).Hosts: J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan TjarksProducers: Benjamin Cruz and Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices