The Ringer Nba Show

Austin and Pausha are ramping up for the 2023-24 NBA season and kick the show off with Austin’s thoughts on Noah Lyles’s viral comments on the NBA. Then, they talk through Team USA’s quarterfinal FIBA win and how a potential championship game against Canada may shake out.The guys also do some looking ahead and discuss which players have the most to prove this upcoming season before closing things out with some classic 'Off Guard' rapid-fire questions. Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi Producers: Brian H. Waters and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob and Wos discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo’s statements in The New York Times regarding the status of a potential contract extension with the Milwaukee Bucks and what it means for his future with the franchise (1:40). Next, they react to James Harden’s ongoing beef with Daryl Morey, the president of basketball operations for the Philadelphia 76ers, and the NBA’s subsequent decision to fine Harden $100K (15:38). Last, the guys check in on the 2023 FIBA World Cup and give some of their biggest takeaways from the global tournament (35:30). Hosts: Rob Mahoney and Wosny Lambre Producer: Kai Grady and Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seerat and Michael return from their European vacations to preview the FIBA 2023 World Cup. Throughout their conversation, they share their team projections and individual player rankings while shining a light on some NBA stars who may be able to take advantage of international rule changes. Hosts: Seerat Sohi and Micheal Pina Associate Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Austin and Pausha dive into last week’s All-Time starting five lineup and discuss why KD was chosen amongst other elite players (7:40). They then discuss Team USA’s competition and why they believe Trae Young was left out (14:12). Later they talk through what type of NBA career they’d rather pick: one with a better peak or one with more longevity, using Tracy McGrady and Paul Pierce as a jumping off point (28:25). They end the show by running through a few listener questions, ranking their top seven current players, and discussing Pausha’s on-court skills (40:00). Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi Producers: Erika Cervantes and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle Mann and Tyler Parker return for some offseason chatter to discuss a few of this weekend's 2023 Basketball Hall of Fame inductees. They guys look back on the storied careers of some of the best players to ever touch a basketball including Dirk Nowitzki (8:45), Dwyane Wade (24:44), Tony Parker (42:27), and Pau Gasol (50:15). Hosts: J. Kyle Mann and Tyler Parker Producer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Austin and Pausha revisit the viral Damian Lillard conversation to rehash the effects of certain trade demands throughout the league (3:30). Then, they choose their all-time starting five (14:05), answer a round of Rapid Fire Questions, including their choice between a prime James Harden or Dwyane Wade (31:54), and then discuss the lost art of practicing alone (37:47). Later, Austin breaks down why he still has stock in a Ben Simmons comeback (50:51). Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi Producers: Erika Cervantes and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos start by reacting to the news of Jaylen Brown re-signing with the Boston Celtics for the richest deal in NBA history (1:55). Then, they open up the mailbag and answer questions about James Harden, the Cleveland Cavaliers, free agents still available, and much more (22:28). Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan Murdock and Raja Bell are joined by Golden State Warriors guard and four-time NBA champion Stephen Curry to discuss his early days in the league, being teammates with Raja, and the new documentary film on his career, ‘Stephen Curry: Underrated’ from Apple TV+ and A24 (2:00). Along the way, Curry talks about the Warriors’ decision to trade Jordan Poole for Chris Paul and how he thinks the move is going to impact the team next season (12:00). Later, the two-time NBA MVP briefly addresses his current relationship with Kevin Durant and his reactions to Durant’s trade request last season (27:00). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please checkout ringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Producer: Jonathan Kermah Production Assistant: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Austin and Pausha are back and start things off by recapping their time at Summer League watching Wemby play in Las Vegas (2:14). Then, they dive into all the player movement this offseason and take a closer look at Dillon Brooks’s fit with the Houston Rockets. They also talk through what Damian Lillard’s fit will look like on the Miami Heat if/when that trade ends up happening (22:27). Later, they weigh in on the latest developments in the Draymond-Poole drama (41:37), and then wrap things up with some rapid fire questions (47:16). Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi Producers: Erika Cervantes and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja discuss their observations from the 2023 NBA summer league, their expectations for different types of players, and the significance of body language on the bench (1:50). Next, they talk about the debuts of Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson, as well as the amount of hype that surrounded this year’s event because of both players (29:15). Later, they briefly share their thoughts on the addition of the in-season tournament to the league next year (37:12). Finally, the guys close with their Real Ones of the Week (43:02). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please checkout ringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Producer: Jonathan Kermah Production Assistant: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos start by recapping their time in Vegas at summer league. Then they discuss some of the league news coming out regarding new rule changes and the official announcement of the in-season tournament (14:40). Last, they talk about the final remaining questions of the NBA offseason (33:15). Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seerat and Michael get together to break down the Toronto Raptors' disappointing offseason, and they anticipate great changes coming for the team in the near future, including the likely departure of Pascal Siakam. They determine the market value of the star forward and propose some fake trades for Siakam, which include teams like the Hawks, the Magic, and the Knicks, and they even discuss a dream transaction that would send Dame Lillard north of the border (10:30). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more. Hosts: Seerat Sohi and Michael Pina Associate Producer: Chris Sutton Additional Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan Murdock and Tyler Parker are live from the concourse of the Thomas & Mack Center to talk through all the shenanigans that took place during the first three days of Las Vegas Summer League. They discuss the performances of the 2023 draft’s top three picks, the Sacramento Kings, and the many characters that showed up to this year’s summer league. Hosts: Logan Murdock and Tyler Parker Producers: Jessie Lopez and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Wos are joined by The Ringer’s J. Kyle Mann live on the concourse of the Thomas & Mack Center to discuss Victor Wembanyama’s debut and debate what he needs to do to adjust to the NBA level. They then discuss Brandon Miller’s performance and what the future holds for the Hornets. Also, the guys dig into other players they are looking forward to seeing during Summer League. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Wosny Lambre, and J. Kyle Mann Producer: Jessie Lopez Additional Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja discuss the Grant Williams sign-and-trade deal between the Boston Celtics, the Dallas Mavericks, and the San Antonio Spurs, and what the move means for each team (1:22). Along the way, they talk about how the “Seven Seconds or Less” offense has evolved over the years and the genius of Mike D’Antoni (16:26). Later, Raja reacts to a handful of rap songs that name-drop him in the lyrics, and ranks them from worst to best (46:0 0). Finally, the guys close with their Real Ones of the Week (57:36). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please checkout ringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Producer: Jonathan Kermah Production Assistant: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Wos discuss whether Damian Lillard is truly destined for Miami (5:00), and they also rank the trade packages reportedly available to Portland for Lillard (21:30). Then, they round up some other free agency news, and discuss what teams made signings they liked and disliked (44:24). Hosts: Justin Verrier and Wosny Lambre Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

J. Kyle Mann and Tyler Parker join together to talk about the latest news on the second day of NBA free agency. They start off with Damian Lillard’s trade request from the Blazers and the team destinations that sound most intriguing (03:14). Then, they discuss the max contracts signed by LaMelo Ball, Tyrese Hailburton, and Desmond Bane (16:02). After, they go into Houston’s latest acquisitions, the Lakers’ resignings, and more (28:43). Hosts: J. Kyle Mann and Tyler Parker Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin is joined by The Ringer’s Michael Pina to recap the first day of NBA free agency. They start off talking about Fred VanVleet signing with the Rockets, Kyrie Irving remaining with the Mavs, and the Lakers’ modest acquisitions (02:00). Then, they discuss Jerami Grant’s huge extension, Bruce Brown to the Pacers, and the most intriguing re-signing (33:02). Lastly, they look into the remaining free agents left (55:49). Host: Justin Verrier Guest: Michael Pina Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja open by discussing what it’s like to be a retired NBA player during the offseason and the last time Raja almost convinced himself to make a comeback to the league (2:59). Next, they preview the upcoming NBA free agency period and debate whether or not it will have significant implications on the year ahead, and explain what it’s like for a journeyman role player during this time (13:05). Later, the guys walk through this year’s top free agents and pick their dream destinations for each player before touching on the rumors about Kyrie Irving going to Phoenix (30:41). Finally, the guys close with their Real Ones of the Week (52:00). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please checkout ringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Producer: Jonathan Kermah Production Assistant: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos discuss some of the most compelling teams, trade targets, and free agents this offseason. They discuss what the Lakers and Spurs could do this offseason (5:03), the best places for Karl-Anthony Towns if he were to get traded, where some intriguing free agents like Brook Lopez and Fred VanVleet could end up (28:12), and much more. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices