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Early Season Overreactions and Panic Watch | Real Ones Oct 30, 2023

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Logan, Raja, and Howard are back to discuss the Lakers' 1-2 start and what level of concern the team should have since it's led by an aging LeBron James (02:00). Then, the guys react to the Hawks beating the Bucks at home (32:00). Later, Raja and Howard Beck share some of their players-only meeting stories (41:20).

Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck

Producer: Jonathan Kermah

Production Assistant: Kai Grady

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Biggest Takeaways From the First Week-ish of the NBA Season | Group Chat Oct 29, 2023

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Justin, Rob, and Wos join to discuss their biggest takeaways from the first week of the season. They start by exploring what’s going wrong with the Chicago Bulls and hypothesize what moves could be in their future (4:20). Then, they talk about the Pistons' impressive first week and what’s been working for their defense (19:11). Later, they express their worries and injury concerns about the Phoenix Suns (51:33).

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre

Producer: Jack Sanders

Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz

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Wemby’s NBA Debut, the James Harden–76ers Standstill, and Changes to the 2024 NBA All-Star Game | Real Ones Oct 26, 2023

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Logan and Howard are joined by Sam Amick, senior NBA writer for The Athletic, to unpack how Victor Wembanyama navigated opening night jitters as a rookie and what the San Antonio Spurs are going to do to manage the spotlight that comes with a player like him (2:55). Next, they discuss reports that James Harden returned to the Philadelphia 76ers practice facility but wasn’t allowed to travel with the team for the season opener and that trade talks with the Los Angeles Clippers have stalled (24:40). Later, the guys talk about the series of changes coming to the league this season, including the return to the East vs. West format for the NBA All-Star Game (43:50). Finally, the guys close with their Real Ones of the Week (58:37).

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Hosts: Logan Murdock and Howard Beck

Guest: Sam Amick

Producer: Jonathan Kermah

Production Assistant: Kai Grady

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Opening Night First Impressions | Group Chat Oct 25, 2023

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Justin, Rob, and Wos give their thoughts on the NBA’s opening night games. They start off with Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets, who didn't skip a beat against the Lakers (03:47). They then discuss the Suns’ win over the Warriors, Devin Booker’s continued improvement, and Chris Paul’s debut in Golden State (28:13). After, they touch on Giannis’s extension with the Bucks (47:35) and the wave of rookie contract extensions (54:54).

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Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre

Producer: Eduardo Ocampo

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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2023-24 NBA Season Preview: Expectations for Wemby’s Rookie Year, the Boston Celtics’ Championship Window, and Award Predictions | Real Ones Oct 23, 2023

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Logan, Raja, and Howard tackle some of the most pressing questions and story lines on the eve of the NBA season. They discuss their expectations for Victor Wembanyama’s rookie season (7:56), the potential long-term impact of James Harden’s trade request on the Philadelphia 76ers (17:36), the Boston Celtics’ championship window (26:10), how Dame and Giannis fit together on the Bucks (37:50), and how Chris Paul can impact this new-look Warriors team (50:20), before giving their NBA season predictions (59:29).

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Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck

Producer: Jonathan Kermah

Production Assistant: Kai Grady

Mixing and Editing: Sasha Ashall

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The 2023-24 NBA Season Entrance Survey | Group Chat Oct 22, 2023

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Justin, Rob, and Wos start by discussing Steven Adams’s season-ending knee injury and what it means for the Grizzlies going forward (3:05). Then, the guys dive into their entrance survey for the upcoming season and hypothesize who will be the next star to be traded (12:31), highlight their favorite league pass teams (20:43), and give their season award predictions and Finals picks (1:03:44).

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre

Producer: Jack Sanders

Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz

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Steph Curry’s Preseason Game-Winner, Jordan Poole’s Revenge Season, and James Harden’s Trade Request Antics | Real Ones Oct 19, 2023

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Logan and Raja react to Steph Curry’s preseason game-winner against the Sacramento Kings, Jordan Poole dropping 41 points in three quarters, and whether or not both performances feel like statement games ahead of the regular season (2:58). Next, they discuss James Harden skipping 76ers practice and how his trade request has become a total distraction to the team (38:41). Finally, the guys close with their Real Ones of the Week (52:47).

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Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell

Producer: Jonathan Kermah

Production Assistant: Kai Grady

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Preseason Power Rankings, Part 5 | Group Chat Oct 18, 2023

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Justin, Rob, and Wos are here with the finale of their preseason NBA power rankings, this time talking about the teams slotted fifth to first. For each team, they give their general thoughts, answer one essential question, and identify this season's swing player.

Lakers: (3:40)

Suns: (22:32)

Celtics: (37:55)

Bucks: (1:00:45)

Nuggets: (1:11:06)

Listen to all the 'Group Chat' preseason power rankings here!

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Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre

Producer: Isaiah Blakely

Additional Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz

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Preseason Power Rankings, Part 4 | Group Chat Oct 18, 2023

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Justin, Rob, and Wos are here with Part 4 of their preseason NBA power rankings, this time talking about the teams slotted 10th to sixth. For each team, they give their general thoughts, answer one essential question, and identify this season's swing player.

Cleveland Cavaliers: (3:30)

Memphis Grizzlies: (21:30)

Philadelphia 76ers: (39:26)

Miami Heat: (51:14)

Golden State Warriors: (1:04:37)

If you missed the beginning of the rankings, listen here!

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre

Producer: Isaiah Blakely

Additional Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz

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Howard Beck Joins 'Real Ones,' Damian Lillard’s Bucks Preseason Debut, and What Wemby’s Hybrid Play Style Means for the NBA Big Man | Real Ones Oct 16, 2023

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Logan and Raja are joined by The Ringer’s Howard Beck to give their first impressions of Damian Lillard’s Milwaukee Bucks preseason debut and discuss why building on-court chemistry with Giannis Antetokounmpo is so important (2:00). Along the way, the guys discuss this new era of star player empowerment and how it’s impacting the rest of the league. Later, they talk about the arrival of San Antonio Spurs rookie phenom Victor Wembanyama and what his hybrid play style means for the NBA big man (37:00).

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Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck

Producer: Jonathan Kermah

Production Assistant: Kai Grady

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