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The Cleveland Cavaliers Keep Rolling, Joel Embiid Returns, Plus the NBA Cup Starts Tonight! Nov 12, 2024

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The second NBA Cup begins Tuesday. However, are there concerns that the tournament could lead to injuries down the line (13:00)? Also, what is the ultimate significance to the NBA Cup? What is the league trying to accomplish and what’s in it for the fans (20:38)? Who has and what have been the biggest surprises for the NBA season thus far (30:31)? Plus, Raja tells a great Kobe story.

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Hosts: Howard Beck and Raja Bell

Producer: Clifford Augustin

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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A Growing Appreciation for Glue Guys, Should Teams Hire Shooting Coaches, and Starting a Podcast With Shane Battier | Real Ones Nov 08, 2024

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Howard Beck and Raja Bell are joined by two-time NBA champion Shane Battier to discuss how he started his new podcast, 'Glue Guys,' what makes a good shooting coach, the importance of role players, and much more.

Hosts: Howard Beck and Raja Bell

Guest: Shane Battier

Producer: Isaiah Blakely

Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz

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Believe It or Not: The Buddy Ball Warriors, Soaring 3-Point Rates, and More. | Group Chat Nov 07, 2024

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Justin, Rob, and Wos are back to play a game of believe it or not with six trends from the early part of the season. They discuss Buddy Hield and the Warriors, the Brooklyn Nets, the Lakers, and much more.

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre

Producer: Isaiah Blakely

Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz

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How Should Players and Media Move Forward Following the Joel Embiid Incident? Plus, Would Drake Take DeMar’s Jersey Down? | Real Ones Nov 05, 2024

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Howard Beck and Raja Bell kick it with 11-year NBA veteran and 'Off Guard' podcast host Austin Rivers to discuss player and media relations following Joel Embiid’s altercation with a Philadelphia columnist. Austin and Raja speak on what should happen to Embiid, and whether his actions were warranted (03:07). How do teams handle player, fan, and media relations when issues arise (31:46)? Howard tells a story about how Kobe Bryant once had an issue with him and something he wrote (43:31). Plus, Vince Carter gets his jersey retired in Toronto, and Drake say’s he’ll take DeMar DeRozan’s jersey down if he ever gets honored by the Raptors (48:48)

Hosts: Howard Beck and Raja Bell

Guest: Austin Rivers

Producer: Clifford Augustin

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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The Embiid Kerfuffle, OKC’s Defensive Dominance, and an Early West Survey With Kirk Goldsberry | Group Chat Nov 04, 2024

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Justin and Rob are joined by Kirk Goldsberry and they start by discussing all of the news about Joel Embiid and the Sixers from the weekend. Then, they take a look at the Western Conference and discuss some teams that have stood out. They also talk about whether anyone can catch the Oklahoma City Thunder (14:37).

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Hosts: Justin Verrier and Rob Mahoney

Guest: Kirk Goldsberry

Producer: Isaiah Blakely

Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz

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Giannis Trade Rumors Brewing! Plus, Joe Mazzulla Wants … Fighting? | Real Ones Nov 01, 2024

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Howard Beck and Raja Bell fire up the mics with ‘Ringer’ senior NBA writer Michael Pina to kick off the show by discussing the current disaster that is the Milwaukee Bucks and how other teams are preparing for a potential Giannis trade demand (6:45). Then, they get into Michael Pina’s piece on the Ringer dot com, Six Overreactions to the First Week of the NBA Season, pointing out the one Michael regrets most and the one Raja loves (27:32). Later, they talk of Joe Mazzulla’s wild quote that the NBA should allow players to fight again (36:31).

Hosts: Howard Beck and Raja Bell

Guest: Michael Pina

Producer: Brian H. Waters

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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Are the Cavs Scary Good? Plus, More Way-Too-Early Jumps to Conclusions. | Group Chat Oct 31, 2024

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Justin, Rob, and Wos take a look at four Eastern Conference teams' interesting starts and draw some early conclusions.

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Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre

Producer: Isaiah Blakely

Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz

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How Much Does Coaching Matter? The Cavs' and Lakers' Hot Start to the Season. | Real Ones Oct 29, 2024

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Howard and Raja are back to dive into a loaded start of the NBA regular season. They kick things off with a chat about Dwyane Wade’s Miami Heat statue and Joel Embiid’s continued absence (04:00). Then, they discuss Steph Curry’s ankle injury and where the Warriors go from here (22:00). They follow that up with a discussion of coaching impact on the hot starts of the Cavs and Lakers (38:00). Later, the guys answer your mailbag questions, read by producer Kerm (46:30).

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Hosts: Howard Beck and Raja Bell

Producer: Jonathan Kermah

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The Most Intriguing First Impressions From the First Week-ish of the 2024-25 NBA Season | Group Chat Oct 29, 2024

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Justin, Rob, and Wos each have three first week impressions about players and teams that have stuck out to them.

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre

Producer: Isaiah Blakely

Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz

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Top-Line Takeaways From the Real NBA Opening Night | Group Chat Oct 24, 2024

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Justin, Rob, and Wos were joined by J. Kyle Mann live on the Ringer NBA YouTube channel after the Bucks' comfortable win over the Sixers. The guys discuss any takeaways from the game and some of the other games that night, and they each try to sell Kyle Mann on a take related to the opening night games.

Host: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, Wosny Lambre

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producers: Isaiah Blakely and John Richter

Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz

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