The Ringer NBA Show

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What’s the Future of the NBA Cup and the All-Star Game? Plus, NBA Comeback Player of the Year Award. | Real Ones Dec 04, 2024

Show notes

Howard is joined by Rachel Nichols of Fox Sports 1 and ‘All the Smoke’ to discuss a myriad of NBA topics. The NBA Cup is in the closing stages as teams head to Vegas before the semis and finals, but what’s the future of the NBA Cup (4:22)? The All-Star game got yet another revamp, but will the competitiveness of the game ever return (20:14)? What’s going on with Joel Embiid and the knee (39:53)? Howard and Rachel give their NBA pardons (45:51). Plus, mailbag on Clippers and Knicks, as well as Howard and Rachel’s favorite interviews ever.

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Host: Howard Beck

Guest: Rachel Nichols

Producer: Clifford Augustin

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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Western Conference Confidence Scale | Group Chat Dec 03, 2024

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Justin, Rob, and Wos are here to tier the Western Conference. They start at the bottom and work their way up to the best teams in the conference.

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Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre

Producer: Isaiah Blakely

Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz

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NBA Panic Meter. Plus, Do the Nets Not Understand the Assignment? Nov 26, 2024

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Howard and Michael Pina pull out their panic meters for five separate teams. What’s in store for the Lakers this season? There are some concerning numbers that they might not be able to fix with their current roster (9:22). Why isn't Howard panicking yet about the Sixers (35:03)? Is it time to panic if you’re a Nets fan (44:40)? Plus, mailbag and Real one of the Week!

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Hosts: Howard Beck and Michael Pina

Producer: Clifford Augustin

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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NBA Potluck! Plus, Are We Possibly Witnessing the Greatest Player Ever. | Group Chat Nov 25, 2024

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Thanksgiving week is here and Justin, Rob, and Wos have a little NBA potluck. The Clippers have ripped off five straight wins. Are the Clippers actually better without Kawhi? The Bucks have won six out of seven. Could they challenge Boston and Cleveland in the East? Plus, are we actually witnessing the greatest player ever and taking it for granted?

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Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, Wosny Lambre

Producer: Clifford Augustin

Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz

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Staying Busy in Retirement, Managing Team USA, and Investing in Women’s Sports With Grant Hill | Real Ones Nov 22, 2024

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Howard and Raja are joined by NBA Hall of Famer Grant Hill to discuss a multitude of things, beginning with his investment in women’s sports (5:30). They talk about him staying busy in retirement, handling Team USA controversies (31:40), the young core of the Atlanta Hawks, and more.

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Hosts: Howard Beck and Raja Bell

Guest: Grant Hill

Producer: Isaiah Blakely

Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz

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Are the Sixers Cursed? Plus, the Best Team, Player, and More One Month In. | Group Chat Nov 21, 2024

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Justin, Rob, and Wos have their picks for one-month-in superlatives. They start with a discussion about the biggest disappointment of the season, which they all agree is the Philadelphia 76ers (2:30). Then they discuss the best player (22:18), best team (31:25), biggest surprise (37:49), and much more.

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Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, Wosny Lambre

Producer: Isaiah Blakely

Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz

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Tyrese Maxey Calls Out Joel Embiid in Sixers' Team-Only Meeting. Plus, the Cavs Face the Celtics in a Matchup of the Top Teams in the Eastern Conference. Nov 19, 2024

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The Cavs have been on fire this season, starting 15-0. Will facing the Celtics on Tuesday serve as a litmus test of where they stand in the Eastern Conference (5:00)? It was reported on Tuesday that the Sixers held a players-only meeting following their 106-89 loss to the Miami Heat Monday night. Raja and Howard assess what’s going on in Philly and how Embiid’s actions could be affecting the team (17:53). Raja expounds on the responsibilities of star players and whether the organization is to blame as well. Plus, mailbag questions!

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Hosts: Howard Beck and Raja Bell

Producer: Clifford Augustin

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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It’s Not Too Soon to Say … | Group Chat Nov 18, 2024

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Justin, Rob, and Wos share a handful of early season declarations that they think will be season-long trends. They talk about the Bucks (4:30), Thunder (21:30), Clippers (32:00), and more.

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre

Producer: Isaiah Blakely

Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz

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Is Cooper Flagg Worth Tanking for, Can Either of the Rutgers Guys Go No. 1, and Other Players to Watch. Plus, the NYC Basketball Scene With J. Kyle Mann. | Real Ones Nov 15, 2024

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Howard and Raja are joined by The Ringer’s J. Kyle Mann to discuss the most recent addition to his ‘Home and Away’ series on the Ringer NBA YouTube channel. They talk about Kyle's time in New York City and what makes it a special basketball city (7:10). Then, with college basketball still in its early days, Kyle gives the guys his thoughts on the guys at the top of the draft (26:48).

Hosts: Howard Beck and Raja Bell

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Isaiah Blakely

Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz

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Identity Crises: The Knicks, Timberwolves, and More Intriguing Teams. | Group Chat Nov 14, 2024

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Justin, Rob, and Wos take a look at four teams that they believe are still searching for their identity and discuss what kind of team the Knicks, Timberwolves, Nuggets, and Heat should be moving forward.

Knicks (8:50)

Timberwolves (26:50)

Nuggets (42:12)

Heat (52:35)

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Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre

Producer: Isaiah Blakely

Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz

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