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Bomani Jones on NBA Activism, Kevin Durant’s Legacy, and More | Real Ones Feb 18, 2021

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ESPN’s Bomani Jones joins Logan and Raja this Thursday to talk about the NBA’s COVID response, the national anthem fiasco of late, what the NBA can do moving forward to support players, and whether players need to take more responsibility (0:45). Then they get into the on-court chemistry of the Brooklyn Nets (3:00) and Kevin Durant’s legacy (44:00) before anointing their Real Ones of the Week (56:45).

Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell

Guest: Bomani Jones

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Is Andre Drummond Getting a Raw Deal? And Which Middling Teams Should Buy or Sell | Group Chat Feb 16, 2021

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Justin, Rob, and Tjarks discuss the ripple effects of Anthony Davis's recent calf strain (02:00), and the Spurs and Hornets dealing with COVID-19. They also talk about the Cavaliers sending Andre Drummond home as they look to trade him, as well as Draymond Green's comments on the NBA's treatment of players (11:00). Later, they look at some possible buyers and sellers of trade deadline season, including the Raptors, Hawks, Bulls, Rockets, and Kings (26:00)

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Jonathan Tjarks

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Should the NBA Mandate That Teams Play the National Anthem Before Games? Plus: The Utah Jazz Continue Their Rampage. | Real Ones Feb 15, 2021

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Logan and Raja are joined once again by the Mad Hooper, Bleacher Report’s Barflaan Tedoe, who’s gonna tell them why he’s mad, son (0:01). Then, Logan and Raja take a look at the first very early rumor of trade deadline season, that Andre Drummond may be headed to the Raptors (7:00); what the Utah Jazz have been doing to hold on to the no. 1 seed in the West (14:00); the NBA telling Mark Cuban he has to play the national anthem at Mavericks home games (22:30); and Jeremy Lin’s journey to get back to the NBA (39:30).

Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell

Guest: Barflaan Tedoe

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Why Are We Obsessed With the MVP Award? | The Answer Feb 12, 2021

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Chris is joined by 'Ringer NBA University' cohost J. Kyle Mann to discuss the current obsession with the early MVP race and what factors go into who wins the award (03:00). Later, Chris is joined by 'Group Chat’ cohost Justin Verrier to spotlight “the real MVPs,” or important players to their teams who likely won’t get MVP recognition (25:30).

Host: Chris Ryan

Guest: J. Kyle Mann and Justin Verrier

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Quentin Richardson on Being in the Jordan Family, His Former Beef With Paul Pierce, and More | Real Ones Feb 11, 2021

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Quentin Richardson joins Logan and Raja to talk about what it was like growing up in Chicago during the height of Michael Jordan’s Bulls run (10:30), his past beef with Paul Pierce (15:15), adjusting to life in Los Angeles after he was drafted by the Clippers at age 19 (18:15), being a part of the Jordan family (29:30), and much more.

Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell

Guest: Quentin Richardson

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Potential First-time All-Stars and Basketball Diversity | Ringer NBA University Feb 10, 2021

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KOC and J. Kyle Mann start by discussing the play of some young stars in Tuesday night’s games (2:30). Then they talk about four guys who could become first-time All-Stars and what their potential is moving forward (38:20). After that, KOC is joined by Yahoo Sports writer Seerat Sohi to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers' young guys (1:12:48) and her piece on basketball diversity.

Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle Mann

Guests: Seerat Sohi

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Who Belongs in the NBA’s Top Tier With the Lakers? | Group Chat Feb 09, 2021

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Justin and Rob are joined by The Athletic’s John Hollinger to discuss which teams are contenders, kicking things off with the surging Utah Jazz (01:00). Later, they look at other top teams, including the Bucks, Clippers, and more (23:00).

Hosts: Justin Verrier and Rob Mahoney

Guest: John Hollinger

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Will Steph Curry Win Another Title? Plus: NBA All-Star Discontent and COVID-19 Policy Confusion | Real Ones Feb 08, 2021

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Logan and Raja are joined early this week by the Mad Hooper, The Ringer’s Jomi Adeniran, who has something to say about Lakers sophomore Talen Horton-Tucker (0:01). Then they get into the confusion around the NBA's COVID policy that caused Kevin Durant to be pulled in and out of the Raptors-Nets game on Friday (8:30) and the fairly widespread player discontent regarding the NBA’s plans to hold an All-Star game in Atlanta (19:30). Finally, they discuss Steph Curry’s 57-point performance in a loss to the Mavericks on Saturday and whether he will ever win another NBA championship (43:45).

Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell

Guest: Jomi Adeniran

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How Do You Watch Defense? | The Answer Feb 05, 2021

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Chris is joined by ‘Real Ones’ cohost Raja Bell to discuss the impossibility of guarding the Brooklyn Nets as well as the Nets' defensive ability and what winning a championship with their caliber of defense would mean to NBA history. Later, Chris is joined by cohost of ‘The Mismatch’ and ‘Ringer NBA University’ Kevin O’Connor to figure out how to watch for good defense and more (21:00).

Host: Chris Ryan

Guest: Raja Bell and Kevin O’Connor

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Amin Elhassan on His Phoenix Suns Days, Shaq Locker Room Stories, and More | Real Ones Feb 04, 2021

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Amin Elhassan of Meadowlark Media joins Logan and Raja to talk about his days working in the Phoenix Suns’ front office (1:00), how the team fell from grace (16:30), Shaq locker room stories (35:00), and more.

Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell

Guest: Amin Elhassan

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