The Ringer NBA Show

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The Balkan Basketball Boom Feb 21, 2023

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In this special audio feature, Ringer senior staff writer Jordan Ritter Conn traveled to the Balkans to answer one simple question: How are so many of the world’s greatest basketball players—including two-time MVP Nikola Jokic and potential future MVP Luka Doncic—coming from such a small region? Interviews with current and former NBA players, as well as scouts and coaches in the region, peel back the layers of the rise and sustained success of the Balkan "basketball school.”

Host: Jordan Ritter Conn

Producers: Mallory Rubin, Justin Verrier, Bobby Wagner, and Vikram Patel

Sound Design, Mixing, and Mastering: Bobby Wagner

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Ringer NBA Show Live at NBA All-Star Weekend 2023 Feb 20, 2023

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The Ringer NBA Show crew (Logan Murdock, J. Kyle Mann, Kevin O’Connor, Wosny Lambre, Seerat Sohi and Michael Pina) took over The State Room in Salt Lake City, Utah for an epic live podcast in front of a sold out crowd. They talk everything from first half of the season analysis, draft preview and make their predictions for the rest of the 2022-2023 NBA season.

Hosts: Logan Murdock, J. Kyle Mann, Kevin O’Connor, Wosny Lambre, Seerat Sohi and Michael Pina

Producers: Ben Cruz, Elizabeth Fierman, and Jonathan Kermah

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Hype for the Upcoming All-Star Weekend and Trade Deadline Final Thoughts With Ben Golliver. Plus, Race Relations in the NFL With Tashan Reed. | Weekends With Wos Feb 17, 2023

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On this packed episode, Wos sits down with Ben Golliver, the National NBA writer for ‘The Washington Post,’ to talk all things All-Star Weekend in the days leading up, then discuss the dunk contest, skills competition, and the All-Star draft. They also touch on their final thoughts regarding the trade deadline ,honing in on the Mavericks with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Later in the episode, Wos sits down with the sports writer for ‘The Athletic’ and creator of podcast ‘Between the Lines,’ Tashan Reed, to discuss race and the NFL.

Host: Wosny Lambre

Guests: Ben Golliver and Tashan Reed

Producer: Jade Whaley

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How the NBA All-Star Weekend Has Changed Over the Years | Real Ones Feb 16, 2023

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Logan and Raja are back to discuss how changes to the All-Star Weekend are representative of league-wide trends and specifically why, in recent years, the spotlight has shifted from the Slam Dunk Contest to the 3-Point Contest (1:44). Along the way, Raja talks about what it takes to prepare for the 3-Point Contest as well as what it’s like to experience the rest of the All-Star Weekend festivities (20:56). Later, they make predictions for the winners in both contests (39:54). Finally, the guys close out with their Real Ones of the Week (45:39).

Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell

Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah

Production Assistant: Kai Grady

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The Seven Most Important Questions After the Trade Deadline | Group Chat Feb 16, 2023

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Justin, Rob, and Wos answer some of the biggest questions around the league now that the trade deadline has passed, starting with whether the Suns are the best team in the West (02:16). They also discuss the outlook of the Knicks and Nets (09:36), whether the Lakers or Warriors will be more miserable to watch (21:16), and whose on-the-margin acquisitions will matter most (29:35). Finally, they talk about the Mavericks (37:31), the buyout guy that will have the most impact (47:16), and which player or team will surge after the All-Star break (51:15).

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre

Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely

Engineer: Eduardo Ocampo

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How Would You Draft an NBA All-Star Team for a Playoff Series? | The Answer Feb 15, 2023

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Kyle and Seerat examine the 2023 NBA All-Star selections and perform their own personal drafts with a hypothetical playoff run in mind. They dissect how the teams' on-court chemistries would mesh and pit their individual squads against each other. They end the pod by discussing 'Mad Men' and ranking the top Don Draper mistresses (50:16).

Hosts: J. Kyle Mann and Seerat Sohi

Associate Producer: Chris Sutton

Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz and Conor Nevins

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Breaking Down the NBA Trade Deadline With Sam Amick | Real Ones Feb 13, 2023

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Logan and Raja are joined by Sam Amick, senior writer for The Athletic, to recap this year’s momentous trade deadline, discuss some of the most significant moves around the league, and highlight some of their favorite trades from last week (1:03). Along the way, they talk about Russell Westbrook’s next landing spot and his strained relationship with the Los Angeles Lakers (16:55). Later, the guys talk about the new-look Dallas Mavericks and Kevin Durant’s decision to leave the Brooklyn Nets for the Phoenix Suns (33:02).

Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell

Guest: Sam Amick

Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah

Production Assistant: Kai Grady

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A Reflection on LeBron James' Miami Heat Career With Tom Haberstroh | Weekends With Wos Feb 11, 2023

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Wos sits down with Meadowlark Media's Tom Haberstroh, to analyze and reflect on LeBron’s career following his record-breaking performance to become the NBA's all-time scoring leader. They take a deeper dive into his time at with the Miami Heat and more profound moments throughout his career.

Host: Wosny Lambre

Guest: Tom Haberstroh

Producer: Jade Whaley

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D’Angelo Russell Traded to the Lakers, and Mike Conley Joins the Timberwolves. Plus, More NBA Trade Deadline Reactions. | Off Guard with Austin Rivers Feb 10, 2023

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Austin and Pausha are talking everything NBA trade deadline, starting with Austin's former T-Wolves teammate D’Angelo Russell being traded back to the Lakers and veteran point guard Mike Conley coming to Minnesota. They discuss what the Lakers are getting from D-Lo and touch on how the Timberwolves can use Conley on their roster (3:49). Then, they weigh in on the two biggest trades of the deadline, Kyrie Irving heading to the Mavericks and Kevin Durant to the Suns, and discuss how these trades affect the Western Conference heading into the playoffs (17:38). Later, they highlight LeBron becoming the all-time NBA points leader (41:26) and wrap things up with another round of rapid-fire questions.

Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi

Producer: Ben Cruz

Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes

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Kevin Durant to the Suns, the Lakers’ Makeover, and Many More Trade Deadline Ups and Downs | Real Ones Feb 09, 2023

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Logan is joined by The Ringer’s J. Kyle Mann to react to the most significant moves from this year’s explosive NBA trade deadline. First, they open by breaking down the Phoenix Suns’ trade for Kevin Durant and its seismic impact on the rest of the league (2:15). Next, the guys discuss why the Los Angeles Lakers’ decision to move on from Russell Westbrook and add a handful of young pieces will improve their long-term chances of winning (19:18). Along the way, they talk about the Detroit Pistons taking a flier on James Wiseman (32:45). Finally, they close with a rapid-fire look at the rest of the trade deals around the league (46:36).

Hosts: Logan Murdock

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah

Production Assistant: Kai Grady

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