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Is the Thunder’s Rep Just Bait? Plus, Who Earned Their Knick-for-Life Stripes? | Group Chat
28 mei 2026 · 1 uur 24 min
Justin, Rob, and Kyle return to take a closer look at the ongoing Thunder-Spurs series through the lens of OKC’s reputation of getting favorable calls. The guys discuss whether the reputation is warranted, what the perception means for the team, and if it’s being driven by actual people. Lees meer
They also dive into the Spurs’ struggles in Game 5 and wonder aloud whether Alex Caruso is the secret MVP of this series for Oklahoma City.
The trio close out the show by talking through the Finals-bound New York Knicks. They figure out who on the current roster has made themselves a Knicks fan favorite for life before sorting through their feelings on if they now see Karl-Anthony Towns differently as a player.
(00:00) Intro
(3:52) OKC’s reputation
(34:10) Spurs-OKC
(57:58) Knicks
Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J.Kyle Mann
Producers: Victoria Valencia and Ben Cruz
Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins
Additional Production Support: Chris Wohlers
Show Art and Graphics: John Richter
Social: Keith Fujimoto
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The Knicks Are Headed to the Finals! | Real Ones
26 mei 2026 · 1 uur 18 min
Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones, and they jump right into the New York Knicks making the Finals for the first time in 27 years! What are their chances of winning the Finals, considering they’re getting even more time to rest while San Antonio and OKC battle it out for the Western Conference? What’s next for the Cavaliers after getting swept by the Knicks? Should they re-sign James Harden following his abysmal conference finals? Do they need a complete overhaul? Plus, a Game 5 Western Conference Finals preview and the mailbag! Lees meer
Intro - (00:00)
Knicks advance to the NBA Finals - (02:00)
What’s next for the Cavaliers? - (21:32)
Game 5 WCF preview - (52:35)
Mailbag - (55:00)
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Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck
Producers: Victoria Valencia, Clifford Augustin, and Jeff Shearin
Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins
Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers
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Five Big Questions as Spurs-Thunder Hits Reset. | Group Chat
26 mei 2026 · 1 uur 18 min
Justin, Rob, and Kyle are back after Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals, where the Spurs tied OKC 2-2. They tackle five big questions as the series hits reset. Is Wemby already the greatest player in the league? Who do the Knicks want to win the West? Can the Knicks win it all? The guys answer these questions and more ahead of tonight’s Game 4 between the Knicks and Cavs in the Eastern Conference Finals. Lees meer
(00:00) Intro(7:52) Spurs-Thunder(29:11) Is Wemby already the best in the league?(52:11) Who are the Knicks rooting for?(58:56) Knicks-Cavs(1:02:04) Should LeBron return to the Cavs?
Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle MannProducers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah BlakelyProduction Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor NevinsAdditional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers
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Thunder Strike Again and Take Game 3 | Real Ones
23 mei 2026 · 57 min
Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck jump right into Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals as the Oklahoma City Thunder regain home-court advantage against the San Antonio Spurs. What did the Thunder do differently to defend Victor Wembanyama? Which Thunder players stepped up in a big way to help secure the victory? Plus, a Game 3 preview of the Eastern Conference Finals and Real One of the Week!Intro - (00:00) Lees meer
Thunder Game 3 Victory - (01:48)
Knicks-Cavs Game 3 Preview - (34:40)
Real One of the Week - (49:09)Hit the mailbag: realonesmailbag@gmail.comHosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard BeckProducers: Victoria Valencia, Clifford Augustin, and Jeff ShearinProduction Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor NevinsAdditional Production Support: John Richter and Chris WohlersThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines
The NBA Playoffs on NBC and Peacock. It’s Playoff Time.
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The Thunder Get Physical to Take Game 2. Plus, the Offseason Wheel of Destiny. | Group Chat
21 mei 2026 · 1 uur 28 min
No J. Kyle Mann today, so Justin and Rob immediately react to another close game between the Thunder and Spurs. They talk about how the Thunder tied the series, injuries for both teams, and more. Then they briefly talk about the Cavs-Knicks series and what adjustments the Cavs need to make. Then, they wrap up with the news of Jason Kidd getting fired by the Mavericks, and they debut the Offseason Wheel of Destiny! Lees meer
(00:00) Intro(2:34) Fan Duel ad break(3:10) Thunder-Spurs Game 2(37:56) Fan Duel ad break(38:51) Cavs-Knicks thoughts(55:41) Amazon Prime ad break(56:13) Jason Kidd fired(1:03:29) Offseason Wheel of Destiny
Hosts: Justin Verrier and Rob MahoneyProducers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah BlakelyProduction Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor NevinsAdditional Production Support: John Richter and Chris WohlersThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines.Order and it will come. Like today.
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Wemby’s Historic Night!
19 mei 2026 · 1 uur 10 min
Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones. They discuss the epic Game 1 of the Western Conference finals, where Victor Wembanyama made history by being the youngest player ever to score 41 points and grab 24 boards in the playoffs. What can the Thunder do to keep Wemby from having another historic performance in Game 2? How did the Spurs manage to frustrate back-to-back MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander? Even though they got blown out in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semis, did the Pistons actually exceed expectations this season? Plus, the mailbag! Lees meer
Intro (00:00)
FanDuel Presenting Sponsor (1:10)
Wemby’s historic night (2:01)
Strategy for Game 2 (21:00)
NBC/Peacock Ad Read (47:50)
The Pistons' elimination (48:21)
Mailbag (54:49)
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Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck
Producers: Victoria Valencia, Clifford Augustin, and Jeff Shearin
Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins
Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers
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The NBA Playoffs on NBC and Peacock. It’s Playoff Time.
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Conference Finals Preview! Plus, the Pistons’ Next Move. | Group Chat
19 mei 2026 · 1 uur 14 min
Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are previewing the conference finals! But they start by talking about the Cavs' Game 7 win over the Pistons and what’s next for Detroit. Then they preview Thunder-Spurs before wrapping up with Cavs-Knicks. Lees meer
(00:00) Intro
(1:36) Fan Duel ad break
(2:12) Cavs-Pistons Game 7 recap
(15:28) What’s next for Detroit?
(26:35) Fan Duel ad break
(27:01) Thunder-Spurs preview
(50:27) Amazon Prime ad break
(50:59) Cavs-Knicks preview
Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle MannProducers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah BlakelyProduction Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor NevinsAdditional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers
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Spurs Advance to Western Conference Finals. | RealOnes
16 mei 2026 · 1 uur 13 min
Logan Murdock and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones. They jump right into the San Antonio Spurs defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals and advancing to the Western Conference Finals. Could the Oklahoma City Thunder–Spurs matchup be just the beginning of an epic rivalry? Did the Cleveland Cavaliers completely fumble the bag by falling to the Detroit Pistons in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, with Game 7 now headed back to Detroit? Steve Kerr is returning to the Golden State Warriors. Do they have any chance to contend during the remainder of his tenure as head coach? Plus, more on the Philadelphia 76ers and Bob Myers leading the search for their new President of Basketball Operations. Lees meer
Intro - (00:00)
FanDuel Ad Read - (01:10)
Spurs-Wolves - (01:57)
What’s next for the Timberwolves? - (08:00)
Spurs-Thunder WCF matchup preview - (12:01)
Cavaliers-Pistons headed to Game 7 - (29:30)
Amazon Prime Ad Read - (39:55)
Bob Myers and the Sixers search - (56:22)
Real One of the Week - (1:04:55)
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Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, Howard Beck
Producers: Victoria Valencia, Clifford Augustin, and Jeff Shearin
Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins
Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers
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Harden Grifts His Way to a Series Lead. Plus, Dylan Harper’s Ceiling, and Kyle’s Combine Report. | Group Chat
15 mei 2026 · 1 uur 19 min
Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are here right after the Cavs win their first game on the road this postseason and take a 3-2 lead over the Pistons. Then, they talk about Dylan Harper’s breakout and what they think the ceiling is for his career. They wrap up with some of Kyle’s observations from the NBA combine. Lees meer
(00:00) Intro
(4:00) Fan Duel ad break
(4:39) Cavs-Pistons
(28:14) Fan Duel ad break
(29:07) Amazon Prime ad break
(29:39) Dylan Harper
(52:21) Kyle's combine observations
Check out Rob’s article on Dylan Harper here: https://www.theringer.com/2026/05/13/nba/dylan-harper-san-antonio-spurs-rookie-playoffs
Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle MannProducers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah BlakelyProduction Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor NevinsAdditional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers
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Thunder Sweep Lakers. What’s Next for LeBron? | Real Ones
12 mei 2026 · 1 uur 3 min
Logan Murdock and Raja Bell are back with another edition of Real Ones and get right into the Lakers being eliminated by the Oklahoma City Thunder and what’s next for LeBron James as he heads into free agency. How should we look back on the season that LeBron had? Where should he head next? What is it going to take to beat a Thunder team that seems to be unstoppable? Should Victor Wembanyama have been suspended for elbowing Naz Reid? Are the Wolves not getting the respect they deserve? Do the Cavaliers have the Pistons figured out? (0:00) Intro(0:59) Fan Duel ad break(1:00) - Logan recaps Baby Keem show Lees meer
(4:30) - Lakers get swept
(12:00) - What should LeBron do next? (19:00) - OKC and calls (27:48) Amazon Prime ad break(30:00) - Wolves being physical with Wemby (46:00) - Cavaliers even the series Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, Howard Beck Producers: Victoria Valencia, Clifford Augustin, and Jeff Shearin Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris WohlersHit the mailbag: realonesmailbag@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Order and it will come. Like today.
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Draft Lottery Winners and Losers. Plus, the Knicks Advance and More. | Group Chat
12 mei 2026 · 1 uur 27 min
Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are here to talk about the winners and losers of the NBA draft lottery. Then they share some of their thoughts from all the playoff series. Lees meer
Check out J. Kyle's Mann's mock draft here.
(00:00) Intro
(1:59) Fan Duel ad break
(2:37) Winners from the draft lottery
(42:11) Fan Duel ad break
(43:20) Losers from the draft lottery
(54:19) Amazon Prime ad break
(54:51) Knicks-Sixers
(1:00:34) Spurs-Timberwolves
(1:07:29:00) Pistons-Cavs
(1:13:29) Lakers-Thunder
Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann
Producers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah Blakely
Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins
Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers
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Wemby Takes Over. Plus, Knicks Win Without OG.
9 mei 2026 · 1 uur 7 min
Logan Murdock, Raja Bell and Howard Beck are back with a late night edition of Real Ones, and get right into Spurs-Wolves and Knicks-Sixers Game Three. Just how impactful has Victor Wembanyama been on both ends of the floor? What can the Minnesota Timberwolves do to reduce his impact? The Knicks beat the Sixers easily without OG Anunoby due to a hamstring injury. Are the Knicks the best team left in the east? Are the Thunder quickly becoming the villains of the NBA? Plus, was Draymond Green’s remarks to Charles Barkley out of line? Lees meer
(00:00) Welcome Back to Real Ones
(00:45) - Fan Duel Presenting Sponsor
(01:56) - Spurs-Wolves
(22:18) - Knicks-Sixers
(33:01) - Amazon Prime Ad Read
(38:03) - OKC villain arc
(45:29) - Draymond Green’s comments to Charles Barkley
(56:10) - Real one of the Week
Hit the mailbag: realonesmailbag@gmail.comHosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, Howard BeckProducers: Victoria Valencia, Clifford Augustin, and Jeff ShearinProduction Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor NevinsAdditional Production Support: John Richter and Chris WohlersThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines
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The Spurs Get Nasty, and the Knicks Keep Winning. Plus, the Jaylen Brown Landscape. | Group Chat
7 mei 2026 · 1 uur 21 min
Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are here after the Knicks and Spurs' wins over the Sixers and Timberwolves. They also discuss their thoughts on Cavs-Pistons and Lakers-Thunder. They wrap up with talking about Jaylen Brown's latest livestream.00:00) Intro Lees meer
(4:23) Fan Duel ad break
(5:01) Spurs-Wolves
(19:42) Knicks-Sixers
(39:45) Fan Duel ad break
(40:40) Pistons-Cavs
(51:13) Amazon Prime ad break
(51:45) Lakers-Thunder
(1:03:19) Jaylen Brown's livestream
Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle MannProducers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah BlakelyProduction Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor NevinsAdditional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers
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Wolves Win in Ant’s Return. Plus, Knicks Blow Out the Sixers | Real Ones
6 mei 2026 · 1 uur 8 min
Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones and review the Game 1 action from the Wolves-Spurs and Sixers-Knicks. Despite Victor Wembanyama’s historic night, the Spurs lost game one on their home floor. Have we been sleeping on the Wolves? The Knicks crushed the Sixers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semis, but is there a bright side for the Sixers? Plus, the guys discuss Jaylen Brown’s comments on his Twitch stream about officiating in the first round of the playoffs against the Sixers. Lees meer
(00:00) Welcome Back Real Ones
(00:50) FanDuel Presenting Sponsor Ad Read
(1:56) Ant Man returns. Timberwolves def. Spurs 104-102 in Game 1
(15:50) The Knicks blowout the 76ers, 137-98, in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semis
(26:25) Jomi’s Pack Watch!
(25:44) Men’s Wearhouse Ad Read
(30:02) Cavaliers-Pistons Preview
(36:16) Jaylen Brown’s Comments on Twitch
(51:45) Mailbag
Check out these new articles written by our hosts:
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Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, Howard Beck
Producers: Victoria Valencia, Clifford Augustin, and Jeff Shearin
Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins
Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers
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Lessons From Round 1. Plus, What to Watch For In Round 2 and Masai Lands In Dallas. | Group Chat
5 mei 2026 · 1 uur 44 min
Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are here to talk about what they learned from round 1 before previewing round 2 by talking about 1 thing they’re going to be watching for. And they wrap up with the news of Masai Ujiri becoming the team president of the Dallas Mavericks. Lees meer
Publishing note: This episode was filmed and set to release before Round 2 of the Playoffs. Any predictions or commentary reflect the sentiments before tonight’s slate of playoff games.
(00:00) Intro
(4:30) Fan Duel ad break
(5:09) Round 1 takeaways
(8:49) Celtics-Sixers
(12:48) What’s Next for Orlando?
(24:22) Jaylen Brown’s livestream
(36:14) Fan Duel ad break
(45:08) Jokic blowback
(1:03:52) Amazon Prime ad break
(1:04:24) Playoff Scapegoats
(1:15:31) Respect the regular season
(1:21:22) What we’re looking for in Round 2
(1:34:17) Mavs hire Masai Ujiri
Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann
Producers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah Blakely
Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins
Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers
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A Magical Collapse. Plus, LeBron and Lakers Advance | Real Ones
2 mei 2026 · 1 uur 5 min
Logan Murdock, Raja Bell and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones and get right into the Orlando Magic historically bad second half against the Detroit Pistons in Game 6 of their series. What impressed the guys the most about Cade Cunningham’s stellar performance? The Toronto Raptors forced a Game 7 against the Cleveland Cavaliers thanks to RJ Barrett’s game-winning jumper. What’s next for the Rockets and specifically Kevin Durant following their first round exit where he was out with an injury for the entire series? Can the Sixers possibly pull off the comeback in Boston? Which Minnesota Timberwolves player made the All-Raja team? Plus, Real One of the Week! Lees meer
(00:00) Welcome Back to Real Ones
(1:26) Fan Duel ad break
(3:32) Magical Collapse
(19:24) Amazon Prime ad break
(19:58) Toronto Forces Game 7
(28:53) Lakers def. Rockets
(43:32) Sixers-Celtics
(53:25) Real One of the Week
(55:32) Wolves bounce Nuggets
Host: Logan Murdock, Howard Beck, and Raja Bell
Producers: Victoria Valencia, Clifford Augustin, and Jeff Shearin
Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins
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Can the Rockets and Pistons Pull Off History? Plus, the Cavs Are Kinda Back and More Bad Lottery Reform.| Group Chat
30 april 2026 · 1 uur 14 min
Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann react to three different series going to 3-2. They start with the Pistons and Rockets saving their seasons against the Magic and Lakers. Then they talk about the Cavs taking the lead in their series against the Raptors. They wrap up by discussing potential lottery reform. Lees meer
(00:00) Intro
(3:32) Fan Duel ad break
(5:46) Pistons-Magic
(23:04) Lakers-Rockets
(45:05) Fan Duel ad break
(46:33) Amazon Prime ad break
(47:04) Cavaliers-Raptors
(1:01:14) Lottery reform
Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann
Producers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah Blakely
Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins
Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers
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Hitting the Panic Button on the Pistons | Real Ones
29 april 2026 · 1 uur
Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones, and they get right into the playoff action. Are the Wolves in trouble now that Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo have been ruled out for the series? Has Nikola Jokic’s behavior during this series not been criticized enough? The Pistons are down 3-1 in the series and on the brink of elimination after falling to the eighth-seeded Magic on Monday. Is there any hope for a comeback? Should Joel Embiid have made a return to the series? Plus, the mailbag! Lees meer
(0:00) Intro
(0:40) Fan Duel ad break
(1:46) Nuggets-Wolves
(9:48) Jokic’s confrontation with Jaden McDaniels
(15:33) Fan Duel ad break
(17:00) Magic-Pistons
(34:12) McDonald’s ad break
(34:42) Cooper Flagg wins ROTY
(37:55) Joel Embiid and the Sixers
(43:18) Mailbag
Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard BeckProducers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford AugustinAdditional Video Support: Jeff ShearinProduction Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor NevinsGraphics: John RichterAdditional Production Support: Chris Wohlers
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Are the Spurs the Biggest Winner of a Chaotic First Round? | Group Chat
28 april 2026 · 1 uur 13 min
Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann open by recapping the Spurs' winning weekend in Portland. Then they break down the rest of this weekend’s playoffs matchups, including Jokic’s meltdown, the trust level of Eastern Conference teams, and the Pistons meeting their match in Orlando. Lees meer
(0:00) Intro
(3:51) Fan Duel ad break
(4:28) - Spurs-Blazers
(28:09) Injuries Mounting in the Playoffs
(30:55) - Is the door open for the Spurs to improbably win it all?
(35:28) - Men’s Wearhouse ad break
(36:10)- Jokic’s confrontation with Jaden McDaniels
(42:16)- Is Jokic the greatest player of all time?
(50:24) - Wolves’s playoff performance
(54:52) - Cavs-Raptors
(57:33) - Messiness in the East
Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann
Producers: Victoria Valencia and Stefan Anderson
Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins
Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers
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Rockets Late Game Woes Continue. | Real Ones
25 april 2026 · 1 uur 8 min
The Rockets fell to the Lakers in game three of the first round due to some late game blunders that had Logan Murdock, Raja Bell and Howard Beck puzzled. Why has the theme for the Rockets all season been the inability to close out games? Did they miss out on an opportunity to acquire a guard at the deadline to help with these issues? The Celtics defeated the Sixers in a close one in Philly to take the series lead 2-1. Is Jayson Tatum fully back? Has Rudy Gobert gotten the better end of his matchup against Nikola Jokic? What’s wrong with the Knicks offense down the stretch of games? Plus, Real One of the Week! Lees meer
(00:00) Intro
(1:09) Fan Duel ad break
(1:59) Lakers-Rockets
(23:00) Celtics-Sixers
(34:17) Amazon Prime ad break
(34:49) Nuggets-Wolves
(44:55) Hawks-Knicks
(55:51) Real One of the Week
Hosts: Logan Murdock, Howard Beck, and Raja Bell
Producers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford Augustin
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins
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Detroit Picks Itself Up Off the Mat, and OKC Survives. Plus, Things We Think We Know About the Playoffs So Far. | Group Chat
23 april 2026 · 1 uur 14 min
Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are here right after the Wednesday night playoff games to first react to the Pistons' bounceback win in Game 2 over the Magic, and then the Thunder surviving a late push from the Suns to go up 2-0. Then, they each talk about something they think they know about these playoffs.(00:00) Intro Lees meer
(3:35) Fan Duel ad break
(4:12) Pistons-Magic
(21:37) Thunder-Suns
(37:40) Fan Duel ad break
(39:07) Amazon Prime ad break
(39:37) What they think they know about these playoffs
Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle MannProducers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah BlakelyProduction Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor NevinsAdditional Production Support: John Richter and Chris WohlersSocial: Keith Fujimoto and Isaiah BlakelyThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Order and it will come. Like today.
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Biggest Questions Following the First Weekend of the Playoffs | Real Ones
22 april 2026 · 1 uur 12 min
Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones to review the games from the weekend and Monday. Are the Knicks in trouble now that the Hawks have tied the series 1-1 before they head down to Atlanta? Does Denver have a defense problem? If Kevin Durant doesn’t play in the series against the Lakers, are the Rockets in trouble? Lees meer
(0:00) Intro
(1:01) Fan Duel ad break
(3:20) Knicks-Hawks
(17:23) Wolves-Nuggets
(27:06) Sixers-Celtics
(28:33) Fan Duel ad break
(29:36) McDonald’s ad break
(30:06) Magic-Pistons
(41:50) Raptors-Cavaliers
(45:07) Suns-Thunder
(48:32) Rockets-Lakers
(56:28) Blazers-Spurs
(59:40) Blazers’ owner is cheap
(1:00:33) Mailbag
Hosts: Logan Murdock, Howard Beck, and Raja Bell
Producers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford Augustin
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins
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The Pistons Are in Trouble, and More Top-Line Takeaways for Every Game 1 | Group Chat
21 april 2026 · 1 uur 20 min
Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann discuss their takeaways from all the first-round games. Lees meer
(00:00) Intro
(1:32) Fan Duel ad break
(2:31) Magic-Pistons
(19:00) Spurs-Trail Blazers
(36:04) Thunder-Suns
(40:46) Celtics-Sixers
(43:22) Men’s Wearhouse ad break
(44:12) Nuggets-Timberwolves
(52:22) Knicks-Hawks
(59:04) Lakers-Rockets
(1:08:35) Raptors-Cavaliers
Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann
Producers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah Blakely
Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins
Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers
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Real or Fake: Playoff Edition! | Real Ones
17 april 2026 · 1 uur 19 min
Logan Murdock and Howard Beck are back with the 2026 playoff edition of Real or Fake! They go through each team that’s made it through to the playoffs and figure out who the real contenders are and which teams have a slight chance to no chance. Lees meer
(0:00) Intro
(1:04) Fan Duel ad break
(02:12) Real or Fake: Detroit Pistons
(10:06) Real or Fake: San Antonio Spurs
(16:20) Real or Fake: Cleveland Cavaliers
(20:39) Real or Fake: Toronto Raptors
(23:17) Real or Fake: Houston Rockets
(34:01) Real or Fake: New York Knicks
(36:29) Amazon Prime ad break
(37:59) Real or Fake: Boston Celtics
(44:35) Real or Fake: Atlanta Hawks
(47:04) Real or Fake: Oklahoma City Thunder
(53:36) Real or Fake: Denver Nuggets
(56:32) Real or Fake: Minnesota Timberwolves
(59:46) Real or Fake: Los Angeles Lakers
(01:03:21) Real One of the Week: Warriors
(01:12:07) Real One of the Week: Chris Paul
Hosts: Logan Murdock and Howard Beck
Producers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford Augustin
Additional video support: Jamie Yukich
Production: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins
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Playoff Verriables: Finals Picks, Leap Candidates, and More | Group Chat
16 april 2026 · 1 uur 34 min
Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann open with a thought-provoking question about the NBA playoffs before jumping into the highly anticipated return of the Verriables ahead of all of the playoff excitement. This year, Justin’s playoff Verriables pose questions like: How many teams can realistically win the East? If not the Thunder in the West, then who? Who’s going to be the leap guy? Lastly, the guys predict every matchup on the board and make early Finals picks. Lees meer
(0:00) Intro
(2:53) FanDuel ad break
(3:30) Should the NBA move to a shorter series?
(6:35) Verriables intro
(10:10) How many teams can realistically win the East?
(19:34) If not the Thunder in the West, then who?
(34:46) Who’s going to be the leap guy?
(44:35) FanDuel ad break
(45:56) Amazon Prime ad break
(46:27) Which player or team exec has the most riding on this postseason?
(59:14) Playoff matchup predictions
(1:26:52) Early Finals picks
Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann
Producers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah Blakely
Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins
Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers
Social: Keith Fujimoto and Isaiah Blakely
Verriables Music by: John Robison
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Red-Hot Hornets Cool Off Heat in Play-In Victory | Real Ones
15 april 2026 · 1 uur 1 min
Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones to react to the wild Tuesday night play-in games. The Hornets defeated the Heat in OT thanks to LaMelo Ball’s late-game bucket. What are the chances of the Hornets taking a team deep in the first round? Plus, the Suns fell to the Blazers in the Western Conference play-in. Should they consider trading Devin Booker? Plus, the mailbag!(0:00) Intro Lees meer
(1:14) Fan Duel ad break
(2:38) Hornets-Heat
(3:52) Lamelo Controversy
(28:14) Amazon Prime ad break
(28:45) Fan Duel ad break
(29:54) Blazers-Suns presented by Ferrero
(45:58) Mailbag
Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard BeckProducers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford AugustinAdditional Production Support: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins
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Play-In Fever, Doc’s Exit, and More Fallout From the Final Day of the Regular Season. | Group Chat
14 april 2026 · 1 uur 17 min
The regular season is officially over and Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are here to preview the play-in match-ups in each conference. Then they give some brief thoughts on the playoff match ups before giving final thoughts on any fall out from the final day of the regular season including Doc Rivers leaving the Bucks and they play a game 82 tradition of “Who He Tank For”. Lees meer
(00:00) Intro
(2:50) Fan Duel ad break
(3:26) Play-in preview
(22:31) Men’s Wearhouse ad break
(23:14) Initial playoff matchup thoughts
(43:34) "Who He Tank For"
(58:55) Doc Rivers out as Bucks head coach
(1:04:56) Most intriguing off-season
Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle MannProducers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah BlakelyProduction Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor NevinsAdditional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers
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Optimistic Outlooks for the Play-In Teams | Real Ones
10 april 2026 · 1 uur 11 min
Logan Murdock and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones to discuss the future for the teams in the play-in tournament. How will the Clippers navigate the rest of the Kawhi Leonard era with a possible big punishment looming? Are the Sixers stuck in this position because of the Joel Embiid and Paul George contracts? Could Steph and the Warriors possibly get some help from another NBA legend?(0:00) Intro Lees meer
(1:13) Fan Duel ad break
(2:29) Los Angeles Clippers
(12:01) Philadelphia 76ers
(19:44) Phoenix Suns
(25:49) Portland Trail Blazers
(31:30) Miami Heat
(35:42) Orlando Magic
(37:38) Golden State Warriors
(46:35) Toronto Raptors
(50:35) Atlanta Hawks
(57:16) Charlotte Hornets
(1:00:35) Howard’s Real One of the Week
(1:03:21) Logan’s Real One of the Week
Hosts: Logan Murdock and Howard BeckProducers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford AugustinAdditional Production Support: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins
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A Big Ol’ MVP Debate. Plus, Picks for Every Other Individual Award. | Group Chat
10 april 2026 · 1 uur 28 min
Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann open by recapping the 2026 NCAA men’s championship game and giving their thoughts on the evolution of college basketball. Then, they give their picks for MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Sixth Man of the Year, and Coach of the Year. Lees meer
(0:00) Intro
(0:22) Michigan beats UConn, wins NCAA basketball title
(4:03) Fan Duel ad break
(7:58) Thoughts on this NBA season
(15:21) J.V.’s garden update
(18:09) Fan Duel ad break
(19:44) Who will win MVP?
(43:12) Will this be the last year Wemby isn’t the favorite?
(49:09) Rookie of the Year
(59:27) Most Improved
(1:07:09) Mid-off tracker
(1:09:39) Defensive Player of the Year
(1:12:20) Sixth Man of the Year
(1:17:48) Coach of the Year
Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann
Producers: Victoria Valencia and Stefan Anderson
Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins
Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers
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Coop or Kon for Rookie of the Year? | Real Ones
7 april 2026 · 1 uur 3 min
Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones and take a deep dive into the Rookie of the Year debate. Kon Knueppel has had an outstanding season, but will Cooper Flagg’s late surge ultimately win him the award? NBA championship-winning head coach Michael Malone has taken the University of North Carolina’s head coaching job. How will he have to navigate the NIL waters to make UNC competitive again? Is there any hope for the Chicago Bulls after firing their front office? Plus, the mailbag! Lees meer
(0:00) Logan open
(1:23) Fan Duel ad break
(2:14) Rookie of the Year debate
(27:34) Fan Duel ad break
(28:21) Michael Malone headed to UNC
(40:23) Is there any hope for the Chicago Bulls?
(42:24) Mailbag!
Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck
Producers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford Augustin
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins
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Team Award Picks: All-NBA, All-Defense, and More | Group Chat
7 april 2026 · 1 uur 23 min
Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann begin award season with the team awards. They start with their All-NBA team ballots. Then they move to the All-Defensive teams and wrap up with the All-Rookie teams. Then, right before the show wraps, the guys react to the news that former Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone has reportedly accepted the head coaching job at the University of North Carolina. Lees meer
(00:00) Intro
(2:51) Fan Duel ad break
(3:28) All-NBA teams
(37:24) Men’s Wearhouse ad break
(53:24) All-Defensive teams
(1:08:02) All-Rookie teams
(1:15:29) Michael Malone
Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann
Producers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah Blakely
Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins
Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers
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Lakers Lose Luka in Blowout Loss to Thunder. Plus, Paolo’s Concerns. | Real Ones
3 april 2026 · 1 uur 8 min
Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones, and get right into the Lakers getting blown out by OKC and losing Luka to a hamstring injury during the game. What did the game say about where both teams currently stand in the West? Plus, the Magic keep free-falling in the standings, which has star forward Paolo Banchero unhappy. What's the next steps for the franchise? And Real One of the Week!(00:00) Intro Lees meer
(1:39) Fan Duel ad break
(2:55) Lakers-Thunder Recap
(8:51) MVP Race
(18:41) Luka’s injury
(27:58) Paolo and the struggling Magic
(44:57) Amar'e Stoudemire headed to the Hall of Fame
(55:48) Real One of the Week
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Say One Nice Thing … About the West’s Tanktastic Bottom Five. Plus, Wemby Goes Off Again.
3 april 2026 · 1 uur 11 min
Justin and Rob discuss the West’s bottom five teams and give us a positive outlook for each, but first, Victor Wembanyama went off for 41 points against the Warriors and keeps performing at a level that has him shooting up the MVP ladder. Did he put a stamp on his case on Wednesday?(0:00) Intro Lees meer
(1:05) Wemby
(13:09) Dallas Mavericks(26:42) Memphis Grizzlies(37:13) New Orleans Pelicans(46:07) Utah Jazz(56:34) Sacramento KingsHosts: Justin Verrier and Rob MahoneyProducers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford AugustinProduction Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor NevinsAdditional Production Support: John Richter and Chris WohlersThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.
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Tiers for the 10 Tanking Teams | Real Ones
1 april 2026 · 1 uur 3 min
Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones to discuss the teams that are tanking and assign a tier to each team. There’s a tier of joy, a tier of hope, and a tier of sorrow. Find out where the guys slotted each of the 10 tanking teams. Plus, a loaded mailbag. Which teams can make a surprise run in the playoffs? Lees meer
(1:28) Tier of joy(10:53) Tier of hope(28:25) Fan Duel Ad break
(29:36) Tommy Hilfiger ad break
(30:11) Tier of sorrow(46:15) Mailbag
Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard BeckProducers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford AugustinAdditional Production Support: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins
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Say One Nice Thing … About the East’s Tanktastic Bottom Five. Plus, UConn Shocks the World (Again)! | Group Chat
31 maart 2026 · 1 uur 26 min
Justin is back and joined by Rob and J. Kyle Mann and they start by talking about Justin’s alma mater UConn’s shocking comeback win to clinch a spot in the Final Four. Then they get to the NBA where they say goodbye to the bottom 5 teams in the East by saying one nice thing about them. Lees meer
(00:00) Intro
(1:08) UConn's victory over Duke
(24:21) Men’s Wearhouse ad break
(29:11) Indiana Pacers
(38:06) Washington Wizards
(46:26) Brooklyn Netsl
(1:03:20) Chicago Bulls
(1:10:25) Milwaukee Bucks
Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann
Producers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah Blakely
Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins
Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers
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Has the NBA Found the Solution to Tanking? | Real Ones
27 maart 2026 · 57 min
Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones and discuss the NBA Board of Governors meeting that touched on a variety of hot-button issues throughout the NBA. The NBA has proposed a few draft-lottery methods to circumvent tanking, but will any of the proposed methods work? Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are at odds as the star forward would like to resume playing, but the team is preventing him from doing so. How should the NBA be handling his situation? Plus, Real One of the Week! Lees meer
(00:00) Intro
(1:27) The NBA’s Anti-Tanking Proposal
(18:25) Adam Silver Addresses Numerous Topics in NBA Board of Governors Meeting
(20:46) Men’s Wearhouse ad break
(21:22) NBPA Chastises Bucks Over Giannis's Playing Status
(48:32) Real One of the Week
Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck
Producers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford Augustin
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins
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Mailbag: Most Improved Player, Postseason Narratives, Life Lessons From Basketball, and More | Group Chat
27 maart 2026 · 1 uur 34 min
Rob and J. Kyle Mann answer your listener questions about the Most Improved Player award, postseason narratives, how teams are defending Jokic, and much more! Lees meer
(00:00) Intro
(3:18) FanDuel title pie
(12:16) Most Improved Player
(21:12) 3-point shooting
(27:15) Mount Rushmore of aughts indie rock
(33:00) Fan Duel ad break
(33:46) Tommy Hilfiger ad break
(34:19) All-time Kentucky alumni lineup
(39:33) The Pelicans' future
(46:23) Playoff matchups
(48:17) Watching every game
(55:23) Best playoff narratives
(1:01:58) The music artist who compares to Steph
(1:06:19) Life lessons from basketball
(1:18:23) Defensive strategy against Jokic
(1:23:29) Teams that could win their first NBA title
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Hosts: Rob Mahoney and J. Kyle Mann
Producers: Isaiah Blakely, Victoria Valencia, and Carlos Chiriboga
Production Supervision: Ben Cruz
Social: Carlos Chiriboga and Keith Fujimoto
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Wemby Wants the MVP! | Real Ones
24 maart 2026 · 1 uur 3 min
Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones and jump right into Victor Wembanyama’s comments about his MVP candidacy following the Spurs victory over the Miami Heat on Monday night. Just how close is the race between Wemby and the other candidates, and did he purposely mention beating the Thunder during the regular season to send them a message with the playoffs coming up? Plus, Houston has a problem that hasn’t been solved all season. Can their issues be resolved, or is it too late? Lees meer
(0:00) Intro
(2:28) Wemby makes MVP case
(14:26) What’s up with the Rockets?
(24:58) Fan Duel ad break
(26:15) Mens Wearhouse ad break
(26:50) Bucks waive G Cam Thomas
(38:34) Mailbag
Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck
Producers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford Augustin
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins
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Teams' To-Do Lists Down the Stretch of the Regular Season | Group Chat
24 maart 2026 · 1 uur 14 min
No Justin this week, so Rob and J. Kyle Mann are here with a to-do list of what they want to see and learn down the stretch of the regular season. They talk about what else the Lakers can prove, if the Cavs can go on a run in the East, whether the Rockets can get it together in time for the playoffs, and more. Lees meer
(00:00) Intro
(4:15) Lakers
(26:22) Cavaliers
(38:40) Rockets
(51:05) All-NBA
(59:50) The race for the 7th and 8th seeds in the East
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Hosts: Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann
Producers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah Blakely
Production Supervision: Ben Cruz, Conor Nevins, and John Richter
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Lakers Surge Behind Luka. Plus, Injuries Sweep the League | Real Ones
20 maart 2026 · 1 uur 6 min
Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones to discuss the Lakers recent hot streak winning nine of their last ten games. How far can Luka and LeBron lead the Lakers in the playoffs with the Spurs and Thunder atop of the conference? Giannis and the Bucks are at odds about letting him play because he’ll most likely find a new home in the offseason. Plus, Pistons guard Cade Cunningham suffered a collapsed lung and will be out indefinitely as he recovers. How will Detroit stay afloat with the MVP candidate set to miss significant time? Lees meer
(01:30) Luka and the Lakers Are Red Hot!
(22:01) Should LeBron Stay in L.A. After the Season?
(30:11) Major Injuries Across the NBA
(31:12) Should Giannis Be Allowed to Keep Playing?
(48:58) Cade Cunningham Out Indefinitely With a Collapsed Lung
(55:17) Real One of the Week
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Redraft Speedrun: Revisiting the Top Fives of the Past Five Drafts | Group Chat
20 maart 2026 · 1 uur 34 min
Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann redraft who would be the top five picks in the past five drafts. Before they start with the 2021 draft, they talk about the news of Cade Cunningham's collapsed lung and what that means for him and the Pistons. Lees meer
(00:00) Intro
(05:05) Cunningham injury news
(11:36) 2021 redraft
(30:19) 2022 redraft
(46:35) 2023 redraft
(58:38) 2024 redraft
(75:00) 2025 redraft
Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann
Producers: Victoria Valencia, Isaiah Blakely, and Jamie Yukich
Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins
Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers
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Is Expansion Good for the NBA? Plus, Kevin Durant Voices His Frustrations | Real Ones
19 maart 2026 · 1 uur 14 min
Logan Murdock and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones and dive right into the NBA's desire to expand with two new teams, with a possible return to Seattle and a fresh start in Las Vegas. Is this good for the league in the current climate given the problems with tanking, the style of play, and gambling? Plus, the Rockets fell to the Lakers on Monday night, after which Kevin Durant voiced his frustration with the outcome. Where do the Rockets stand as contenders with the season coming to a close? Lees meer
(3:30) NBA Seeking Expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas
(5:33) Is Expansion Good for the League?
(24:15) What Is Adam Silver’s Current Reputation?
(39:14) Kevin Durant Voices Frustration After Rockets Fall to the Lakers
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An NBA Draftnik’s Guide to March Madness. Plus, Expansion Is Nigh. | Group Chat
17 maart 2026 · 1 uur 24 min
Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann start with their reactions to the news of NBA expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas almost becoming a reality. Then they get into our yearly March Madness primer. The guys take a look at the top prospects playing in the tournament this year, then Kyle talks about a few other guys to keep an eye on who could get picked in the first round.(00:00) Intro(6:08) Expansion news(16:02) March Madness primer(25:13) Darryn Peterson(37:34) Cam Boozer(44:18) AJ Dybantsa(54:42) Caleb Wilson(56:20) Kingston Flemings(59:23) Darius Acuff Jr.(01:07:15) Keaton Wagler(01:01:44) Other guys to watch(01:13:37) Mikel Brown Jr.Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle MannProducers: Victoria Valencia, Isaiah Blakely, and Cameron DinwiddieProduction Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor NevinsAdditional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers Lees meer
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Bam’s Record-Breaking Night Causes Uproar. Plus, Celtics Silver Lining | Real Ones
13 maart 2026 · 1 uur 15 min
The Boston Celtics have lost close matches recently against the Spurs and the Thunder on their road trip, but is there some silver lining within the losses as Jayson Tatum returns? Also, should Jaylen Brown have been ejected from the game against the Spurs despite it being televised on national television? Bam Adebayo now holds the record for the second-most points scored in an NBA game, but the way he did it had NBA discourse in shambles. Fair or Foul for Bam Adebayo to be criticized for the way he got his 83 points, surpassing Kobe Bryant for second place? Plus, Real One of the Week! Lees meer
(02:24) Silver Lining for Celtics’ Recent Losses
(19:05) Should Jaylen Brown Have Been Tossed Against the Spurs?
(35:02) Discourse Surrounding Bam Adebayo’s Record-Breaking Night
(01:01:43) Real One of the Week
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Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck
Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie and Clifford Augustin
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins
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The Bam 83-Point Discourse Inferno. Plus, Momentous Inflection Points for SGA, Wemby, and More | Group Chat
13 maart 2026 · 1 uur 26 min
Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are back together, and they are here to take a look at some of the massive stories going on in the association this week. They start with Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game against the Wizards and the discourse around his achievement. Then they talk about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander potentially locking up the MVP after his game-winning shot against the Nuggets. They also get into Victor Wembanyama leading the Spurs to wins in 16 of their past 17 games and talk about just how good they are. Last, they wrap up by discussing the Hornets and whether they are this season's Pacers. Lees meer
(0:00) Intro
(2:53) Bam Adebayo
(25:25) Fan Duel ad break
(26:53) Tommy Hilfiger ad break
(28:47) SGA
(46:24) Wemby and the Spurs
(1:04:12) Hornets
Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann
Producers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah Blakely
Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins
Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers
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Shai Shines in Thunder's Thriller Win. Plus, Jayson Tatum’s Return. | Real Ones
10 maart 2026 · 1 uur 11 min
Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Mf’n Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones, and they dive right into the Thunder’s 129-126 victory over the Nuggets on Monday night. Did reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander all but guarantee himself a second MVP with his performance in this victory? How close is the MVP race with other guys like Nikola Jokic, Victor Wembanyama, and Jaylen Brown lurking? Jayson Tatum returned to the Celtics lineup over the weekend following his recovery from a torn Achilles. What does his return mean for the Celtics’ championship aspirations? Plus, the mailbag! Lees meer
(0:00) Intro
(2:22) OKC tops Denver 129-126 in thriller
(4:18) MVP race: Shai or Jokic?
(29:00) Fan Duel ad break
(30:14)Jayson Tatum returns
(46:39) Mailbag
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Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck
Producers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford Augustin
Production Supervision: Ben Cruz, Conor Nevins, and John Richter
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Tatum’s East-altering Return, the Spurs’ Warp-speed Come-up, and a Trail Blazers Bonanza, With Jared Weiss and Tom Haberstroh | Group Chat
10 maart 2026 · 1 uur 50 min
It’s JV Day today with no Rob or J. Kyle Mann. So Justin wanted to start with the two biggest stories in the league: Jayson Tatum’s return, and the Spurs continuing to roll in the West. He’s joined by the The Athletic’s Jared Weiss, who currently covers the Spurs and used to cover the Celtics. They talk about what it was like to be at Tatum's first game, how he changes the Celtics' title chances, and much more. Then, JV is joined by Yahoo Sports and Trail Blazers Analytics insider Tom Haberstroh to talk all things Portland Trail Blazers. They discuss Scoot Henderson’s big game against the Pacers, how far can a healthy Deni Avdija take the Blazers, Donovan Clingan’s development, and much more. Lees meer
(00:00) Intro
(4:10) Tommy Hilfiger ad break
(5:16) Jayson Tatum's return
(15:00) Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown's dynamic
(23:28) Victor Wembanyama
(37:40) The Jackals
(43:22) Stephon Castle, De'Aaron Fox, and Dylan Harper
(51:24) Luke Kornet
(58:04) and (1:11:34) Donovan Clingan
(1:00:08) Scoot Henderson
(1:21:38) Shaedon Sharpe
(1:30:06) Deni Avdija
(1:38:51) Tiago Splitter
Host: Justin Verrier
Guests: Jared Weiss and Tom Haberstroh
Producers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah Blakely
Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins
Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers
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Jayson Tatum Returns, Red-Hot Hornets, and Kerr vs. Kuminga | Real Ones
7 maart 2026 · 1 uur 20 min
Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones and discuss the return of Celtics All-NBA forward Jayson Tatum. Is it too soon for him to return? Could Tatum mess up the chemistry of a Celtics team that currently holds the second spot in the East? The Charlotte Hornets have been hot since the new year with the emergence of rookie Kon Knueppel and 2023 second overall pick Brandon Miller. How tough of an out will they be for teams at the top of the conference? Plus, did Steve Kerr botch the development of Jonathan Kuminga, who's been thriving in Atlanta? Lees meer
(0:00) Intro
(2:30) Jayson Tatum Returns
(33:05) The Red-Hot Hornets
(50:30) Steve Kerr's Comments on Jonathan Kuminga
(1:12:39) Real One of the Week
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Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck
Producers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford Augustin
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins
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Future Power Rankings, with Big Wos | Group Chat
6 maart 2026 · 1 uur 29 min
No J. Kyle Mann today so Justin and Rob are joined by an old friend Big Wos! After last week’s show where the guys looked at the teams with the bleakest futures in the league this time they look at the five teams with the brightest future. Lees meer
(00:00) Intro
(13:22) Tommy Hilfiger ad break
(15:00) Thoughts on the Nuggets
(22:23) New York Knicks
(27:42) Boston Celtics
(34:39) Jayson Tatum
(37:39) Minnesota Timberwolves
(44:15) Detroit Pistons
(52:10) Charlotte Hornets
(55:46) Indiana Pacers
(1:02:34) Oklahoma City Thunder
(1:07:48) San Antonio Spurs
Hosts: Justin Verrier and Rob MahoneyGuest: Wosny Lambre
Producers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah Blakely
Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins
Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers
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Rate That Crash Out! | Real Ones
3 maart 2026 · 1 uur 2 min
Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones to discuss the crash outs that occurred over the weekend in the NBA world. Did Lu Dort’s flagrant on Nikola Jokic warrant an ejection? Are the Thunder entering their villain era? The guys also compare Jaylen Brown’s MVP case to Victor Wembanyama’s. Lees meer
(0:00) Intro
(0:40) Jokic Crashes out on Lu Dort
(17:03) Thunder entering their villain era?
(30:59) Western Conference hierarchy
(34:57) FanDuel Adbreak
(36:12) Rate That Crash Out
(51:36) MVP case study: Jaylen Brown vs. Victor Wembanyama
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Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck
Producers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford Augustin
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins
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