The Ringer NBA Show

Logan and Raja open up talking about the Lakers acquiring Russell Westbrook and how he and LeBron will coexist (8:19). Then, they discuss what the draft does for the Warriors' championship window (30:58). Plus: the latest in free agency surrounding Chris Paul and Kyle Lowry (48:46).Leave a message for our mailbag at 510-469-0294 or email us at realonesmailbag@gmail.com. Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellAssociate Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos start by giving their thoughts on the Russell Westbrook trade (1:20). Then they give a free agency preview by talking about the Chris Paul effect (24:45) and the large group of quality point guards available as free agents or through trade (37:40). Finally, they tell you their favorite “bargain-bin” free agent (1:03:15).Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny LambreProduction Assistant: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Late Thursday night, Chris is joined by J. Kyle Mann and Wos to recap the 2021 NBA Draft. They discuss the Draft's biggest surprises (0:57), Golden State picking Jonathan Kuminga (4:00), and Orlando's draft (11:08). Then, they get into the the Russell Westbrook trade (27:19) before breaking down some of the obvious picks of the draft (32:26).Host: Chris RyanGuests: J. Kyle Mann and Wosny LambreProducer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

KOC and J. Kyle Mann start by talking about ideal team fits for Ben Simmons (1:25). Then they pretend to be GMs and try to conduct some mock draft trades (6:50). After that, with some help from Spotify Greenroom listeners, they go through a scenario mock draft (26:03). Lastly they each give four potential second-round sleepers (46:18).Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle MannProduction Assistant: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, Tjarks, and J. Kyle Mann discuss every aspect of the trade between the Memphis Grizzlies and New Orleans Pelicans (1:45). Then Tjarks and J. Kyle Mann help get Rob and Justin up to speed on what they need to know going into the NBA draft (18:43). Lastly they answer some questions from Spotify Greenroom listeners (51:20).Hosts: Justin Verrier and Rob MahoneyGuests: Jonathan Tjarks and J. Kyle MannProduction Assistant: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja talk USA men’s basketball losing to France in the Olympics (5:00), as well as roster challenges and where Team USA may finish (19:45). Then, what happens if Bradley Beal is traded to the Warriors, and what does that mean for the rest of the NBA (22:49)? Plus: The Lakers shop Kyle Kuzma to every team in the league (34:20).Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellAssociate Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seerat and Rob are joined by Mirin Fader to discuss her new book, 'Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an NBA MVP.' They talk about Giannis's personality (4:39), the impact of being a European player (13:46), and his upbringing and early career struggles (18:21). Then they get into the way Giannis mentors his younger brothers (40:40) and favorite Giannis quotes from this postseason (51:13). Hosts: Seerat Sohi and Rob MahoneyGuest: Mirin FaderProducer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja talk all about Game 6 of the 2021 NBA Finals, which the Bucks took to win the whole darn thing (0:42), as well as what this loss means for Chris Paul (17:49). Then Mirin Fader joins the show to talk about her new book, 'Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an NBA MVP,' coming out August 10 (27:07). Then Logan and Raja make some way-too-early predictions about the 2021-22 NBA season (48:06) and Jomi joins to do his final pack watch of this season of basketball (51:04)Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellGuests: Mirin Fader and Jomi AdeniranAssociate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos come together live on Greenroom after the Milwaukee Bucks take the 2021 NBA championship in six games against the Suns to talk about how the Bucks pulled off the win (0:30), what this gut-punching loss means for Chris Paul’s legacy (21:08), and whether this championship will end the small vs. big market debates (35:27).Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny LambreAssociate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After Raja recounts his harrowing experience at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, Logan and Raja talk about what they saw from the Bucks and Suns in Game 5 (5:00). Then, as Giannis Antetokounmpo approaches a title win, they wonder what a championship and likely Finals MVP in addition to two MVPs and a DPOY would mean for the 26-year-old's legacy (23:00). Finally they look to Game 6, when the Bucks will lay it all on the line to win and the Suns will lay it all on the line to stay alive (41:39).Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellAssociate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices