The Ringer NBA Show

Chris and Seerat start the pod by reacting to the Suns' big win over the Mavericks on Thursday night and discuss the possibility of Phoenix returning to the NBA Finals. They then pivot to the MVP race and where some of the superstars should rank in the conversation, notably Luka Dončić, Joel Embiid, Nikola Jokić and Chris Paul. (10:00) Next they touch on Daryl Morey's recent comments regarding Ben Simmons and the current trade market (16:55), Kyrie's Irving's return to the Nets (24:28) and the effect Lonzo Ball's injury will have on the Bulls' season. They wrap everything up by talking about the Lakers' future with or without Frank Vogel (32:31) and the state of the Utah Jazz.(38:10)Hosts: Chris Ryan and Seerat SohiProduction Assistant: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re halfway through the season and the Lakers are the gift that keeps on giving. Logan and Raja talk about the rumors that Frank Vogel’s job is in jeopardy, the Russell Westbrook experiment, and much more.Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellAssociate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos play a little news roulette and discuss some of the major injuries around the league, their thoughts on Frank Vogel being on the hot seat, and the three-team trade between the Spurs, Celtics, and Nuggets.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 are back to talk about the new and exciting prospects of the NBA. They begin with the promising Cam Reddish of the New York Knicks and how to best utilize his talents (01:47). Then they dive deep on the explosive run the young Memphis Grizzlies have had with Ja Morant at the helm (14:40).Hosts: J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan TjarksProducer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wos is joined by Nate Duncan of 'The Dunc'd On Podcast' and 'Hollinger & Duncan NBA Show' to discuss Ben Simmons and his trade value (2:05) before getting into whether the Warriors will be able to replicate their success this season in the playoffs (21:24). Finally, they give their quick thoughts on who the NBA MVP will be (27:01).Host: Wosny LambreGuest: Nate DuncanProduction: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Seerat discuss the advantages and pitfalls that can affect the younger teams in the NBA, notably the Memphis Grizzlies and Atlanta Hawks, whose trajectories appear to be crossing at this point of the season.Hosts: Chris Ryan and Seerat SohiProduction Assistant: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sports Illustrated’s Chris Herring joins Logan and Raja to talk about the ’90s Knicks teams in his new book ‘Blood in the Garden: The Flagrant History of the 1990s New York Knicks’ (0:30), his thoughts on the present-day Knicks team (24:50), and how the Chicago Bulls are making this season count (33:40).Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellGuest: Chris HerringAssociate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos each rank 5-1 the worst organizational situations in the NBA.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 are back to discuss the young and exciting players of the NBA, beginning with the pedigree and story of Jabari Smith Jr. (01:42). They then take it to New York and RJ Barrett to assess where they see him in his development and where he is headed (21:28).Hosts: J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan TjarksProducer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja talk about the atmosphere and mythos surrounding Klay Thompson’s long-awaited return to basketball on Sunday night, as well as the on-court implications for the role players who have stepped up this season in his absence (0:30). Then they talk about the issues the Nets are running into with Kyrie playing part time (23:50) and whether Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown fit together on the court (33:15).Host: Logan Murdock and Raja BellAssociate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices