The Ringer NBA Show

The Podfather himself, Bill Simmons, joins Logan and Raja to discuss how kids are learning to play sports these days (0:55), the Warriors-Suns rivalry (9:40), whether the Warriors have any more moves to make this season (22:00), why the Lakers and Nets are disintegrating this season (35:40), whether the Bulls are ending the superteam era (42:15), and so, so much more.Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellGuest: Bill SimmonsAssociate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Seerat discuss the exciting Suns-Warriors game on Tuesday night and share their predictions for the Friday rematch and the rivalry moving forward.Hosts: Chris Ryan and Seerat SohiProduction Assistant: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja are joined by Lakers beat writer and sideline reporter Mike Trudell to discuss the Lakers at this point in the NBA season (2:00). Then Jomi hops on to ask Mike some of his most pressing questions (40:40), before Logan and Raja each give their Real One of the Week (50:00).Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellGuests: Mike Trudell and Jomi AdeniranAssociate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos start by discussing the Suns winning their 17th consecutive game last night against the Warriors (1:42). Then they discuss the Nets' close victory over the Knicks and some of the rotation changes that both teams have made (23:38). They wrap up by talking about some of this week's news including Michael Porter Jr. undergoing back surgery and the Bulls and Heat being punished for tampering (32:14).Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny LambreProduction Assistant: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos bring their plates and hot takes to the table this week to celebrate Thanksgiving and the first quarter of the NBA season. Each of the guys brings one team, player, and hot take to the table that they would like to discuss, including the Timberwolves, DeMar DeRozan, and whether James Harden is still a max player.Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny LambreProduction Assistant: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Seerat discuss how the best teams in the league are getting a lot of help from older veterans and how the prime of NBA players appears to be older than what it used to be.Hosts: Chris Ryan and Seerat SohiProduction Assistant: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos start by talking Stephen Curry and the Warriors continuing their impressive play after a comfortable win over the Nets. They also talk about what makes the Warriors so good right now and some of the potential major issues the Nets have (6:49). Then they give their thoughts on the muddled Western Conference (29:27) and they wrap by talking about the Atlanta Hawks' early season struggles (50:37). Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny LambreProduction Assistant: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja dive deep into this Tuesday’s battle between the Warriors and Nets in Brooklyn (0:30), including their impressions of the Nets so far this season (14:15), the differences between the two organizations (19:20), and much more analysis and player perspectives for this exciting matchup.Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellAssociate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Seerat start their NBA affirmations by discussing the new rule changes and how they are affecting refereeing around the league (1;00). Then they dissect the Lakers' entertaining fourth quarters (6:00) and wax poetic about Gary Payton II (14:00) and Evan Mobley (23:00). They wrap everything up by showing the Chicago Bulls some love (33:00) and sharing their thoughts on the blooming Cade Cunningham vs. Jalen Green rivalry (40:00) and the NBA's new generation.Hosts: Chris Ryan and Seerat SohiProduction Assistant: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos discuss whether the Warriors (2:36), Heat (18:38), Wizards (31:31), and Bulls (40:44) are championship contenders.Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny LambreProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices