The Ringer NBA Show

Chris is joined by writer and Hawks fan Rembert Browne to discuss what it’s been like rooting for the Hawks in their up-and-down season and their current seven-game win streak (03:00). Later, Chris is joined by The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor to discuss whether all bad teams are a Nate McMillan away from being good, how Bogdan Bogdanovic has changed the dynamic of the team since returning from injury, and more (17:00).Host: Chris RyanGuest: Rembert Browne and Kevin O’Connor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja touch on how P.J. Tucker can help the Bucks and what Torrey Craig can do for the Suns (0:30), before Logan chats with Suns forward Mikal Bridges about gaining confidence in the NBA bubble (17:45), what he’s learned from playing with Chris Paul (26:45), getting traded from his home team, the 76ers, on draft night (32:35), and quite a lot more. Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellGuest: Mikal Bridges Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Tjarks, and Rob open with a discussion on Marvin Bagley's hand injury and what it means for this season and the future for the Kings (02:00). Later, they are joined by The Athletic’s Jared Weiss to discuss what potential trades can improve the Celtics roster ahead of the trade deadline (11:00)Hosts: Justin Verrier, Jonathan Tjarks, and Rob MahoneyGuest: Jared Weiss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja start off by remembering where they were when they found out the 2019-20 NBA season was suspended (3:00), then they talk about the NBA’s response to Meyers Leonard’s anti-Semitic outburst on a 'Call of Duty' livestream (22:02). Finally, they get into the rookie sensation that is LaMelo Ball and the other rookies who defied the common logic that this year’s rookie class had a dearth of talent (34:52).Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris is joined by The Ringer’s Shea Serrano to look back at the LaMarcus Aldridge era of the Spurs in light of the recent news that Aldridge and the Spurs are looking to part ways (01:30). Later, Chris is joined by Justin Verrier to discuss the list of former All-Stars currently past their primes in the trade and buyout market who might be serviceable on contending teams (14:30).Host: Chris RyanGuests: Shea Serrano and Justin Verrier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja are joined by former NBA All-Star Jameer Nelson to talk about growing up in the Philly basketball scene (0:30), his struggles with mental health and supporting Delonte West in his recovery (9:30), playing in Orlando during the Dwight Howard years (19:17), his new position as assistant general manager of the Delaware Bluecoats (43:30), and much more.Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellGuest: Jameer Nelson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin O’Connor, Jonathan Tjarks, and J. Kyle Mann start by discussing LaMelo Ball’s impressive rookie season and the Charlotte Hornets' fun young core (1:20). Then they give out mid-term grades to six young guys across the league including James Wiseman, Nic Claxton, and Deandre Ayton (29:27). Lastly this week’s Draft Class feature is the G-League Ignite's Jalen Green (1:10:01). Tjarks talks about his piece on Green, his season so far in the G-League and his potential in the NBA.Hosts: Kevin O’Connor, Jonathan Tjarks, and J. Kyle Mann Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Tjarks are joined by Travonne Edwards of The Athletic to discuss which teams' first-half performances they're not buying as legitimate (02:00). Later, they discuss whether any teams in the East can stop the Nets or 76ers (18:00), as well as the best player who could be moved by the trade deadline (40:00).Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Jonathan TjarksGuest: Travonne Edwards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First things first, the Mad Hooper, Kellen Becoats of The Ringer, stops by to tell us why he's so mad (0:25). Then Logan and Raja get into their highlights, hot takes, winners, and losers of the 2021 NBA All-Star Game in Atlanta (4:00). After that they dive deep on The Athletic’s report detailing Kevin Garnett withdrawing his bid for ownership of the Timberwolves (23:45), Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert publicly complaining about how they’re being refereed (37:10), and Blake Griffin signing with the Brooklyn Nets (52:00).Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellGuest: Kellen Becoats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris is joined by The Athletic’s Wosny Lambre to discuss what lessons they’ve learned from the NBA season thus far (02:30). Some topics include Joel Embiid’s dominance (19:00), Zion Williamson’s rise into superstardom (23:00), and the art of tanking (28:00).Host: Chris RyanGuest: Wosny Lambre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices