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Were the Play-in Games a Success? | The Answer May 21, 2021

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Chris Ryan and Seerat Sohi start by deciding whether the play-in format was a success (0:54). Then they talk about what other changes the league could make (20:00) and wrap up by talking about a couple of the first-round matchups they're looking forward to (31:41).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Seerat Sohi

Production Assistant: Isaiah Blakely

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Lamar Odom on His Journey Through the NBA, Addiction, and Being Reborn. Plus: Lakers Defeat Warriors in the Play-In With Marcus Thompson. | Real Ones May 20, 2021

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First things first, The Athletic’s Marcus Thompson joins Logan and Raja to talk about the incredible Warriors-Lakers play-in game Wednesday night (0:30). Then NBA All-Star and champion Lamar Odom joins to talk about his journey through the NBA, playing with Kobe Bryant, winning championships, working through depression and addiction, and his new documentary “Lamar Odom: Reborn” following his journey (43:27).

Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell

Guests: Lamar Odom and Marcus Thompson

Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall

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Tatum’s 50-Point Performance and Best Young Cores in the Playoffs | Ringer NBA University May 19, 2021

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Kevin O’Connor, J. Kyle Mann, and Jonathan Tjarks start by discussing the Celtics clinching the 7-seed in the East led by Jayson Tatum’s 50-point game (2:30). Then they talk about Charlotte’s disappointing end to its season (11:10) and how the Warriors and Lakers match up in their play-in game (18:30). Next, they discuss which playoff team has the best young core (23:58) and share their biggest 2020 NBA draft oversights (56:04).

Hosts: J. Kyle Mann, Jonathan Tjarks, and Kevin O’Connor

Production Assistant: Isaiah Blakely

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The Seven Biggest Questions of the Play-in/offs | Group Chat May 18, 2021

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The play-in tournament is upon us and Justin, Rob, and Wos join forces to tackle the biggest questions surrounding the matchups (03:00). We also speculate on who has the better chance at the title, Utah or Phoenix, discuss what is to be done about the tanking Clippers (21:13), and debate who in the East is the favorite to go to the Finals (30:00).

Hosts: Justing Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre

Producer: Steve Ahlman

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The Regular Season Is Over. Here Come the NBA Playoffs. | Real Ones May 17, 2021

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After the final minutes of NBA regular-season basketball wrap up, Logan is joined by Seerat Sohi and Wos Lambre to discuss Steph Curry’s unbelievable achievements this season and the Lakers-Warriors play-in matchup (3:42), which team they’re picking to win it all (29:57), and more. Then they answer some questions with the CMO (chief meme officer) of ‘Real Ones,’ Jomi Adeniran, from the Locker Room chat (34:43).

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Host: Logan Murdock

Guests: Seerat Sohi, Wosny Lambre, and Jomi Adeniran

Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall

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So Your Team's Not Gonna Make the Postseason. Now What? | The Answer May 14, 2021

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Chris is joined by Tyler Parker, author of The Ringer's Tank Diaries, to discuss the Thunder missing the postseason for the second time in their OKC existence (02:02), as well as advice on how to recalibrate watching the rest of the season when your favorite team isn't in the running (13:32).

Host: Chris Ryan

Guest: Tyler Parker

Producer: Steve Ahlman

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A’ja Wilson on Cultivating Her Mental Health, the Upcoming WNBA Season, and More. Plus: The Talen Horton-Tucker Wars Continue. | Real Ones May 13, 2021

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First things first, friend of the show Jomi Adeniran returns to collect apologies from Logan and Raja after months of foolishness concerning one beautiful and talented Lakers sophomore Talen Horton-Tucker (4:24), and Logan and Raja congratulate the Knicks on a regular season well done (21:30). Then 2020 WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces joins Logan to talk about cultivating her mental health after difficulties in the 2020 WNBA bubble (29:19), this upcoming season for the Aces with Liz Cambage back in the fold (54:00), when the candles from her company, Burnt Wax, will be restocked (58:10), and more.

Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell

Guests: A’ja Wilson and Jomi Adeniran

Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall

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Regular-Season Awards Ballot | Group Chat May 11, 2021

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Justin and Rob are joined by The Ringer’s Wosny Lambre to discuss who they believe is the MVP of the 2021 season (02:00). Later, they make their picks for Rookie of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, and more (38:00).

Hosts: Justin Verrier and Rob Mahoney

Guest: Wosny Lambre

Production Assistant: Jonathan Kermah

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Do the Lakers Have a Playoffs Problem? Plus, Time to Give Russell Westbrook His Flowers. May 10, 2021

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Lani Renaldo takes Raja to task for his opinions about Dunkin' (1:00). Then, Raja and Logan get into the Lakers' current problems and whether Anthony Davis has what it takes to lead the team to another championship (3:57). Plus, it’s time to give Russell Westbrook some credit for his triple-doubles (28:11), and the news that J Cole is joining a pro basketball team in Africa has Raja and Logan wondering who the best rappers turned hoopers are (47:21).

Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell

Guest: Lani Renaldo

Producer: Sasha Ashall

Additional Production: Kaya McMullen

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What Are We Looking Forward to in the Playoffs? | The Answer May 07, 2021

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Chris is joined by the newest member of The Ringer's staff, Wosny Lambre, to talk about what they're expecting and looking forward to come playoff time.

Host: Chris Ryan

Guest: Wosny Lambre

Production Assistant: Isaiah Blakely

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