The Ringer NBA Show

Logan and Raja dive into their thoughts on All-Star Weekend, including changes that need to be made to the dunk contest (5:00) and how fun it is to watch all the old heads joke around with each other (18:00). Then they talk about LeBron James’s comments about wanting to play with his son Bronny and his willingness to return to Cleveland at some point in his career and where that leaves the Lakers (31:00).Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellAssociate Producers: Sasha Ashall and Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Rob are joined by Chris Ryan this week to discuss all the LeBron news from All-Star Weekend and what it could mean for his future with the Lakers (5:50). Then they talk about the uncertainty surrounding Zion Williamson and his future in New Orleans (27:38). They wrap up by each talking about a second-half story line that they are looking forward to (41:31).Hosts: Justin Verrier and Rob MahoneyGuest: Chris RyanProduction Assistant: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks begin the pod by sharing their reactions to some of the events of All-Star Weekend and the Juwan Howard incident. They then discuss Jalen Suggs's transition to the NBA from Gonzaga and what steps he can take to move forward in his development. (11:49) Finally, they wrap things up by talking about the viability of Cade Cunningham and Franz Wagner as future All-Stars and debate the upsides and comps for both players. (24:41)Hosts: J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan TjarksProduction Assistance: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wos is joined by The Athletic’s Jared Weiss to talk about the Boston Celtics. They discuss the Celtics' early-season struggles and what looked different about them during their nine-game winning streak (1:49), the chemistry between Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum (11:45), what this team’s potential is in the playoffs, and much more (22:53).Host: Wosny LambreGuest: Jared WeissProduction Assistant: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Seerat begin the pod by discussing the false potential that is being set for certain NBA teams by the media after the trade deadline. The conversation then leads to an analysis of the Sixer's win over the Bucks on Thursday and the improvements Milwaukee has made this season, along with the holes James Harden will fill once he makes his debut in a Philadelphia jersey.(5:13) They continue by touching on the strengths and weaknesses of some other Eastern Conference teams, mainly the Bulls and the Heat (14:08). They wrap things up by talking about the current state of a few of the big Western Conference contenders, notably the Suns (24:22), Jazz (31:33), and Warriors.(39:01)Hosts: Chris Ryan and Seerat SohiProduction Assistant: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja are joined this week by ESPN’s Bomani Jones and they get right to the shits. They talk about Bomani’s new sports show coming to HBO in March (2:00), the new situations in Brooklyn and Philly (10:00), and how player movement driven by player empowerment has shaped the NBA we see today (23:00).Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellGuest: Bomani JonesAssociate Producers: Sasha Ashall and Mike WargonSocial: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Verrier, Rob, and Wos discuss the most interesting teams—in a good and bad way—after the trade deadline, including the Celtics, Bucks, Jazz, and more (13:21). Then they play matchmaker and pick out where some of the top buyout-market guys would fit best (42:30).Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny LambreProduction Assistant: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks return to talk about the youth movement in basketball. They begin by discussing Marvin Bagley and how his role could change with the Pistons (06:23). They also talk about some notable young players highlighted in last week's trade deadline (17:58). And then they discuss Anfernee Simons and the insight of Portland's front office (25:51).Hosts: J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan TjarksProducer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja first get into Raja’s thoughts on the James Harden for Ben Simmons trade (0:30) before NBA news-breaker Shams Charania joins to explain all the behind-the-scenes actions surrounding the moves and non-moves at the trade deadline (15:00). Finally, Jomi and Sasha jump on to discuss the new trailer for ‘Bridgerton’ and name their MVP for Season 2 (46:20).Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellGuest: Shams CharaniaAssociate Producer: Sasha AshallSocial: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wos is joined Kristian Winfield from the New York Daily News to discuss the Brooklyn Nets. First, they break down how the Ben Simmons trade helps the Nets on the court (1:56). Then they get into when they first knew something was up with James Harden (7:41) and what went wrong with Harden in Brooklyn (12:34).Host: Wosny LambreGuest: Kristian WinfieldProduction: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices