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Does DeMar DeRozan Give the Bulls a Chance at the Title? Plus: James Harden Makes His Debut. | Real Ones Feb 28, 2022

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Logan and Raja check in with Zion Williamson after a vicious fat-shaming Mardi Gras float paraded through the streets of New Orleans (1:00), and they finally take the time to talk about how DeMar DeRozan has elevated his game this season with the Bulls and whether he gives them a chance against the best of the best in the East (7:00). Then they discuss James Harden’s mighty fine return to the court with the 76ers (22:00) and the first two episodes of ‘Snowfall’ Season 5 (34:00), before Jomi joins to express his rage at the Lakers (43:00).

Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell

Guest: Jomi Adeniran

Producer: Sasha Ashall

Associate Producer: Mike Wargon

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Ryan and Musa From 'Stadio' on Shortened Seasons, Relegation, and Elam Endings | The Answer Feb 25, 2022

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Chris begins the pod by sharing his reactions to some of the NBA action that took place after the All-Star break. He's then joined by Musa and Ryan from The Ringer's own 'Stadio' podcast to discuss what elements of international football could and should be indoctrinated within professional basketball to improve the game, and vice versa. Topics include the implementation of an FA Cup–style midseason tournament(16:33), establishing a relegation system(25:20), and how player movement and speculation is affecting the game experience in both sports (27:16).

Host: Chris Ryan

Guests: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn

Production Assistant: Chris Sutton

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Thoughts From All-Star Weekend, Plus LeBron James Puts the Lakers on Notice | Real Ones Feb 24, 2022

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Logan and Raja dive into their thoughts on All-Star Weekend, including changes that need to be made to the dunk contest (5:00) and how fun it is to watch all the old heads joke around with each other (18:00). Then they talk about LeBron James’s comments about wanting to play with his son Bronny and his willingness to return to Cleveland at some point in his career and where that leaves the Lakers (31:00).

Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell

Associate Producers: Sasha Ashall and Mike Wargon

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Do LeBron and Zion Want Out? Plus, Second-Half Story Lines. | Group Chat Feb 23, 2022

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Justin and Rob are joined by Chris Ryan this week to discuss all the LeBron news from All-Star Weekend and what it could mean for his future with the Lakers (5:50). Then they talk about the uncertainty surrounding Zion Williamson and his future in New Orleans (27:38). They wrap up by each talking about a second-half story line that they are looking forward to (41:31).

Hosts: Justin Verrier and Rob Mahoney

Guest: Chris Ryan

Production Assistant: Isaiah Blakely

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Rising Stars at All-Star Weekend, Jalen Suggs, and Cade Cunningham vs. Franz Wagner | Upside High Feb 22, 2022

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J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks begin the pod by sharing their reactions to some of the events of All-Star Weekend and the Juwan Howard incident. They then discuss Jalen Suggs's transition to the NBA from Gonzaga and what steps he can take to move forward in his development. (11:49) Finally, they wrap things up by talking about the viability of Cade Cunningham and Franz Wagner as future All-Stars and debate the upsides and comps for both players. (24:41)

Hosts: J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks

Production Assistance: Chris Sutton

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How Did the Celtics Turn Their Season Around? | Weekends With Wos Feb 20, 2022

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Wos is joined by The Athletic’s Jared Weiss to talk about the Boston Celtics. They discuss the Celtics' early-season struggles and what looked different about them during their nine-game winning streak (1:49), the chemistry between Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum (11:45), what this team’s potential is in the playoffs, and much more (22:53).

Host: Wosny Lambre

Guest: Jared Weiss

Production Assistant: Isaiah Blakely

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Will the NBA Championship Be Won By the Team With the Most Continuity? | The Answer Feb 19, 2022

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Chris and Seerat begin the pod by discussing the false potential that is being set for certain NBA teams by the media after the trade deadline. The conversation then leads to an analysis of the Sixer's win over the Bucks on Thursday and the improvements Milwaukee has made this season, along with the holes James Harden will fill once he makes his debut in a Philadelphia jersey.(5:13) They continue by touching on the strengths and weaknesses of some other Eastern Conference teams, mainly the Bulls and the Heat (14:08). They wrap things up by talking about the current state of a few of the big Western Conference contenders, notably the Suns (24:22), Jazz (31:33), and Warriors.(39:01)

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Seerat Sohi

Production Assistant: Chris Sutton

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Bomani Jones on How Player Empowerment Has Shaped the NBA | Real Ones Feb 17, 2022

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Logan and Raja are joined this week by ESPN’s Bomani Jones and they get right to the shits. They talk about Bomani’s new sports show coming to HBO in March (2:00), the new situations in Brooklyn and Philly (10:00), and how player movement driven by player empowerment has shaped the NBA we see today (23:00).

Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell

Guest: Bomani Jones

Associate Producers: Sasha Ashall and Mike Wargon

Social: Jomi Adeniran

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Most Intriguing Teams After the Trade Deadline and Buyout Market Matchmaker | Group Chat Feb 16, 2022

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Verrier, Rob, and Wos discuss the most interesting teams—in a good and bad way—after the trade deadline, including the Celtics, Bucks, Jazz, and more (13:21). Then they play matchmaker and pick out where some of the top buyout-market guys would fit best (42:30).

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre

Production Assistant: Isaiah Blakely

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Marvin Bagley, Anfernee Simons, and Insight of the Front Office | Upside High Feb 15, 2022

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J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks return to talk about the youth movement in basketball. They begin by discussing Marvin Bagley and how his role could change with the Pistons (06:23). They also talk about some notable young players highlighted in last week's trade deadline (17:58). And then they discuss Anfernee Simons and the insight of Portland's front office (25:51).

Hosts: J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks

Producer: Steve Ahlman

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