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Is This a Boring Year for NBA Free Agency? Plus, Why Kyrie Irving to the Suns Can’t Work | Real Ones Jun 29, 2023

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Logan and Raja open by discussing what it’s like to be a retired NBA player during the offseason and the last time Raja almost convinced himself to make a comeback to the league (2:59). Next, they preview the upcoming NBA free agency period and debate whether or not it will have significant implications on the year ahead, and explain what it’s like for a journeyman role player during this time (13:05). Later, the guys walk through this year’s top free agents and pick their dream destinations for each player before touching on the rumors about Kyrie Irving going to Phoenix (30:41). Finally, the guys close with their Real Ones of the Week (52:00).

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Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell

Producer: Jonathan Kermah

Production Assistant: Kai Grady

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The Most Interesting Teams, Trade Targets, and Free Agents of the 2023 Offseason | Group Chat Jun 28, 2023

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Justin, Rob, and Wos discuss some of the most compelling teams, trade targets, and free agents this offseason. They discuss what the Lakers and Spurs could do this offseason (5:03), the best places for Karl-Anthony Towns if he were to get traded, where some intriguing free agents like Brook Lopez and Fred VanVleet could end up (28:12), and much more.

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre

Producer: Isaiah Blakely

Additional Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz

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How Does the John Collins Trade Affect the Hawks and Jazz? Plus, Dream Trade Destinations for the Big NBA Free Agents | The Answer Jun 27, 2023

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Seerat and Michael get together to share their reactions and insights to the trade that sent John Collins from the Hawks to the Jazz. They examine the transaction from both Atlanta’s and Utah’s perspectives and discuss what this means for Collins going forward. They then take a look at the most enticing free agents still on the market and debate the perfect possible landing spots for each of them (20:25).

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Hosts: Seerat Sohi and Michael Pina

Associate Producer: Chris Sutton

Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz

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Raja and Logan Expose Their Worst Takes From the Season | Real Ones Jun 26, 2023

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Logan and Raja open by talking about the rumors swirling around Damian Lillard and his future with the Portland Trail Blazers before parsing through their takes from the start of the season that aged the worst (3:00).

Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell

Producer: Jonathan Kermah

Production Assistant: Kai Grady

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2023 Draft Reactions and WTF Is Up With This Warriors–Chris Paul Trade? | Off Guard Jun 23, 2023

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Austin and Pausha dive into the 2023 NBA draft and the trades made around the league. They break down the Bradley Beal trade and weigh the remaining pieces necessary for the Phoenix Suns (3:20), discuss the huge Porzingis trade to Boston (18:03), then contemplate what could have happened behind the scenes in Golden State to cause the Poole-CP3 switch-up (29:36). Then, they talk through the top picks from the 2023 draft and the impact these young players could have on their respective new teams (41:53).

Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi

Producers: Erika Cervantes and Ben Cruz

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Warriors Trade Jordan Poole, and Picks for Chris Paul | Real Ones Jun 22, 2023

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Logan and Raja discuss the massive Warriors-Wizards 2023 draft-day trade that sent Jordan Poole to D.C. and Chris Paul to the Bay Area. Did it make sense for the Warriors to ship Poole off for an aging CP3, who's joining a team that's already old? And who’s running the operation for Golden State now that Bob Myers is out of the picture?

Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Production Assistant: Kai Grady

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NBA Draft: Trade for a Vet or Keep the Pick? Plus, Jamal Murray on His First Championship | Group Chat Jun 21, 2023

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Justin, Rob, and Wos are joined by Danny Chau to discuss whether a handful of teams near the top of the draft should keep or trade their picks. They talk about which teams are in a realistic position to trade for a veteran or whether they should stay put and what prospects would fit best. After that, Wos talks to NBA champion and Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray about his time in the bubble, coming back from his ACL injury, playing with Nikola Jokic, and much more (1:10:34).

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre

Guests: Danny Chau and Jamal Murray

Producer: Isaiah Blakely

Additional Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz

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Are the Phoenix Suns a Superteam? Plus, Big NBA Offseason Story Lines! | The Answer Jun 20, 2023

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Seerat and Michael start the pod by sharing their reactions and insights to the blockbuster Bradley Beal trade. They dive into how the deal affects both the Suns and the Wizards and postulate some fake trades to strengthen Phoenix’s top-heavy roster. They end the pod by examining their top story lines heading into free agency and the draft (27:28).

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Hosts: Seerat Sohi and Michael Pina

Associate Producer: Chris Sutton

Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz

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Joker’s Interesting Championship Reaction, Miami’s Future, and More! | Off Guard Jun 16, 2023

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The Denver Nuggets won the Finals and Austin and Pausha are back to discuss all the reactions to the championship, including Nikola Jokic’s very tame reaction (7:03). Then, they switch gears and break down Miami’s future and their potential to create a star within their organization (15:41), touch on the Zion drama (28:12), and discuss news of the LIV Golf–PGA merger (as well as whether or not the NBA could be next) (53:13). Plus, more rapid fire questions and Austin’s Pet Peeves.

Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi

Producers: Erika Cervantes and Ben Cruz

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Way-Too-Early Questions for the 2023-24 NBA Season | Real Ones Jun 15, 2023

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Logan is joined by The Ringer’s Rob Mahoney to parse through a handful of burning questions ahead of the next NBA season, including whether the Denver Nuggets are the favorites to repeat, potential landing spots for Bradley Beal and Damian Lillard, what the new CBA means for the league, and much more (2:35).

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Host: Logan Murdock

Guest: Rob Mahoney

Producer: Jonathan Kermah

Production Assistant: Kai Grady

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