The Ringer NBA Show

Chris and Seerat discuss how the Philadelphia 76ers handled media day in regard to Ben Simmons (9:03), touch on Zion’s role in the ongoing conversation around player contracts (24:00), and weigh in on how stories in the media affect how teams are perceived (29:30). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Seerat SohiAssociate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonathan Tjarks joins Justin and Wos for Part 2 of our NBA preseason power rankings. This week we count down from 22 to 16, starting with the Hornets (0:45) and moving on to the Wizards (11:25), Pelicans (23:50), Raptors (35:15), Knicks (44:30), Pacers (52:35), and Grizzlies (1:00:15).Hosts: Justin Verrier, Wosny Lambre, and Jonathan TjarksAssociate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In light of Matt Sullivan’s recent article for Rolling Stone on the current showdown between the NBA and NBPA surrounding COVID-19 protocols, Logan and Raja have a frank discussion about what the outcome of these negotiations could mean for this season of basketball. They discuss players who are fighting to remain unvaccinated in cities that require it for entry to stadiums, athlete activism, and much more (0:40). Then they mention a few tidbits about Ben Simmons from the 76ers' media day (53:30) and each award their Real One of the Week (56:30).Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellAssociate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Seerat discuss some of the rules that will be implemented in the NBA this season and which players and teams will be impacted most by these changes.Hosts: Chris Ryan and Seerat SohiProduction Assistant: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Breaking news: The Timberwolves (Timberwovles?) decided to fire GM Gersson Rosas after we finished recording, so Justin, Rob, and Wos hopped back on for a quick discussion on this developing story (0:45). Then they get into Part 1 of our NBA preseason power rankings with the eight worst teams in the league, starting with the Houston Rockets (8:50) and moving on to the Thunder (19:30), Magic (30:05), Cavaliers (37:50), Pistons (47:45), Kings (54:22), Timberwolves (1:01:00), and Spurs (1:09:35).Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny LambreAssociate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja are back talking about the potential for a midseason tournament and whether that would work in the NBA (0:30). Then they discuss Nick Wright’s reporting that Kyrie Irving would retire from the NBA if he were traded from the Nets (21:00) before Jomi joins to give his thoughts on the Clippers breaking ground on their new arena in Inglewood (33:50).Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellGuest: Jomi AdeniranAssociate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob and Wos are joined by special guest and Ringer writer Jonathan Tjarks to discuss the best-case trade scenario for veteran point guard John Wall (0:00). They plot out viable destinations for the former Rocket and then the four react to the news of Aaron Gordon’s $92 million Denver Nuggets contract extension (28:40). Later, Wos hands out a hot take on NBA Hall of Fame inductee Toni Kukoc (39:20).Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny LambreGuest: Jonathan TjarksAssociate Producer: Lani Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

That’s right, real ones, Logan and Raja are back from a well-earned summer vacation to bring you all their thoughts on the continuously unfolding Ben Simmons situation. First, they get into a little bit of football chat (0:30), then they talk about the maneuvering and politics of Ben Simmons, Klutch Sports, and the Philadelphia 76ers (5:30) before going over some possible trade scenarios (27:30). Finally, they discuss the Lakers signing DeAndre Jordan (50:00) and each award their Real One of the Week (52:25).Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellAssociate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the 2021 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductions this weekend, Chris and Seerat discuss how the hall explains basketball history.Hosts: Chris Ryan and Seerat SohiProduction Assistant: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bang the doldrums, folks, because we’re in the deepest valley of the offseason. Therefore, we must gamify. Justin, Rob, and Wos each picked the teams they believe will overachieve (6:10) and underachieve (28:25) this season based on expectations and Vegas’s over/under win total. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny LambreAssociate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices