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2023 Realys Awards | Real Ones Dec 21, 2023

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2023 Realys Awards | Real OnesLogan and Raja are joined by producer Kerm on the second edition of the annual Realys Awards, in which we celebrate the past year in the NBA.

“Did You Practice That Shot?” Award (02:00)
Best Newcomer (10:00)
Biggest Surprise (21:00)
Moment of the Year (37:30)
Real One of the Year (50:00)

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Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell

Producer: Jonathan Kermah

Production Assistant: Kai Grady

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Mailbag: Ja Morant and the Grizzlies, Best Player in a Bad Situation, and More | Group Chat Dec 21, 2023

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Justin, Rob, and Wos open up the mailbag and answer some listener questions about Ja Morant and the Grizzlies, best League Pass teams, player fashion, best players in bad situations, and more.

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Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre

Producer: Isaiah Blakely

Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz

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Questions Heading Into 2024 | Real Ones Dec 18, 2023

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Logan and Howard are back to grade the success thus far of the Suns' and Bucks' experiments with retooling, with new superstar talent being added to their respective rosters (02:00). Later, Logan serves Howard a bunch of bigger-picture questions for the 2024 half of the season, including topics such as the Kings' playoff readiness, Anthony Edwards's potential as face of the league, and more (34:40).

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Hosts: Logan Murdock and Howard Beck

Producer: Jonathan Kermah

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Is This Anything? | Group Chat Dec 17, 2023

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The Ringer’s Michael Pina joins Justin and Wos to examine some of the league’s biggest storylines and consider whether or not they are significant long term takeaways. First, they cover the Clippers improved play and defensive effort over their seven game winning streak (3:06). Then, they talk about the Warriors disappointing season and poor performances from Steph’s supporting cast (13:31). Later, they celebrate the Dante Exum renaissance and highlight how his impressive play factors into the Mavericks future (33:42).

Hosts: Justin Verrier and Wosny Lambre

Guest: Michael Pina

Producer: Jack Sanders

Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz

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What Draymond Green’s Suspension Means for the Warriors. Plus, Bomani Jones on Today’s Sports Media Environment | Real Ones Dec 14, 2023

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Logan and Raja discuss Draymond Green’s recent antics, the indefinite suspension handed down to him by the league, and what’s next for the Golden State Warriors forward (1:50). Next, the guys award their Real Ones of the Week (32:44). Later, Emmy-winning journalist and ‘The Right Time’ podcast host, Bomani Jones, joins the show to talk about transitioning to podcasting full time, how he gauges success as a creative in the modern-day media landscape, what he learned from his experience at HBO, and much more (36:12).

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Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell

Guest: Bomani Jones

Producer: Jonathan Kermah

Production Assistant: Kai Grady

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Which Teams Should Buy, Sell, or Stay Put as Trade Season Begins | Group Chat Dec 13, 2023

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Justin, Rob, and Wos take a look at five teams at the start of trade season to determine whether they should be buyers, sellers, or stay put in the coming months

Intro (00:00).
New Orleans Pelicans (11:50)
Chicago Bulls (30:00)
Cleveland Cavaliers (37:50)
Memphis Grizzlies (49:03)
Atlanta Hawks (57:20)

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Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre

Producer: Isaiah Blakely

Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz

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Was the In-Season Tournament a Success? Plus, Is Bron and Bronny Playing Together Really a Possibility? | Real Ones Dec 11, 2023

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Logan, Raja, and Howard deep dive on the overall success of the in-season tournament and how important LeBron’s treatment of the tournament was for how seriously it was taken by the rest of the league and NBA fans (02:00). Later, the guys react to Bronny James’s USC debut with LeBron in attendance, before looking ahead to the possibility of the first father and son duo in the NBA (38:30).

Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck

Producer: Jonathan Kermah

Production Assistant: Kai Grady

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The Lakers Make In-Season Tourney History. Plus, Some Historic Losers. | Group Chat Dec 10, 2023

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Justin and Rob join to discuss the Lakers’ inaugural in-season tournament championship, highlight Anthony Davis’s dominant performance, and explore whether now is the right time for the Pacers to make a big trade (3:00). Later, they talk about the Spurs' and Pistons' historic losing streaks this season and explore what concerns them the most about both teams (50:08).

Hosts: Justin Verrier and Rob Mahoney

Producer: Jack Sanders

Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz

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What’s Holding Zion and the Pelicans Back? Plus, LeBron Is All About the Vibes. | Real Ones Dec 07, 2023

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Logan and Raja are finally recording together in person on the ground in Las Vegas! The guys kick things off by discussing what the NBA’s benchmarks are for a completely successful inaugural in-season tournament (8:00). Then, they talk through the biggest obstacles the Pelicans and Zion Williamson are facing on their path to achieving their true potential (15:40). They wrap things up by breaking down why this latest version of LeBron James is all about the vibes (37:17).

Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell

Producers: Kai Grady and Jessie Lopez

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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Have the New Bucks Arrived? Plus, More Takeaways From the In-Season Tournament Quarterfinals. | Group Chat Dec 06, 2023

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Justin, Rob, and Wos provide their takeaways for each team after the in-season tournament quarterfinals (2:13). Then they preview the semifinal matchups between the Pelicans and Lakers and Pacers and Bucks (49:27).

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Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre

Producer: Isaiah Blakely

Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz

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