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The Cardiac Lakers, the Church of Scottie Barnes, and More Early Season Story Lines We Love | The Answer Nov 12, 2021

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Chris and Seerat start their NBA affirmations by discussing the new rule changes and how they are affecting refereeing around the league (1;00). Then they dissect the Lakers' entertaining fourth quarters (6:00) and wax poetic about Gary Payton II (14:00) and Evan Mobley (23:00). They wrap everything up by showing the Chicago Bulls some love (33:00) and sharing their thoughts on the blooming Cade Cunningham vs. Jalen Green rivalry (40:00) and the NBA's new generation.

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Seerat Sohi

Production Assistant: Chris Sutton

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How Do Surprise Contenders Fit in to the Title-Race Hierarchy? | Group Chat Nov 10, 2021

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Justin, Rob, and Wos discuss whether the Warriors (2:36), Heat (18:38), Wizards (31:31), and Bulls (40:44) are championship contenders.

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Can Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown Coexist in Boston? Plus: We Apologize to the Wizards. | Real Ones Nov 08, 2021

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Logan and Raja go deep on the Celtics, their current struggles, and the question of whether Jayson Tatum or Jaylen Brown should be the leader of the team (0:30). Then they apologize for dismissing the Wizards in the offseason (22:25) and Sasha Mack defends Kyle Kuzma (30:55).

Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell

Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall

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What If Every Team Had Their Own Marcus Smart? | The Answer Nov 05, 2021

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Chris and Seerat start by discussing the reports of racism and misogyny within Robert Sarver’s Phoenix Suns organization (0:50). Then they discuss Damian Lillard after a story comes out detailing his meeting with LeBron James and Anthony Davis in the offseason (22:15). Lastly they answer the core question of the episode: What if every team had their own Marcus Smart (37:42)?

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Seerat Sohi

Production Assistant: Isaiah Blakely

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Addressing the Reports of Racism and Misogyny Under Robert Sarver at the Phoenix Suns | Real Ones Nov 04, 2021

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Logan and Raja sit down for a conversation about the bombshell reporting from ESPN’s Baxter Holmes detailing racism and misogyny within Robert Sarver’s Phoenix Suns organization (0:25). They discuss some of the anecdotes in the story, some of Raja’s personal experiences, and the pervasive issues of racism and sexism within the NBA. Then Raja airs his grievances about the most recent dysfunction in Boston and gives his Real One of the Week (46:25).

Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell

Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall

Additional Production: Juliet Litman and Tunde St. Matthew Daniel

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Early-Season Panic Meter | Group Chat Nov 03, 2021

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Justin, Rob, and Wos talk about their level of panic for a handful teams that have had slow starts, including the Celtics (1:35), Trail Blazers (28:45), and Clippers (46:18).

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre

Production Assistant: Isaiah Blakely

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Spurs-Suns Rivalry, Spurs-Lakers Rivalry, and Franchise Rebuilding With Shea Serrano | Real Ones Nov 01, 2021

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Logan and Raja welcome The Ringer’s own Shea Serrano to the podcast and he has a burning question for Raja Bell to start off the show. They get into the Spurs-Suns rivalry (0:50), the Spurs-Lakers rivalry (19:45), and the process of rebuilding after experiencing the glory of a dynasty (26:30). Then Shea tells a story from his new book, 'Hip-Hop (And Other Things)' (34:35), sends a message to friend-of-the-show Juan Toscano-Anderson (38:40), and makes some promises about the Aces next season (41:05).

Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell

Guest: Shea Serrano

Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall

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What Is an NBA Superstar’s Olympic Responsibility? Oct 29, 2021

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This week, Seerat is joined by The Athletic’s Jovan Buha to discuss his feature on reigning MVP Nikola Jokic’s reception in his home country of Serbia after choosing not to play in the Olympics. Seerat and Jovan discuss NBA players’ evolving commitments to their home countries, the differences in expectations for international players vs. United States-born players, and the increased demands of the NBA schedule.

Hosts: Seerat Sohi

Producer: Bobby Wagner

Production Assistant: Isaiah Blakely

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How Can Russell Westbrook Square His Game With the Lakers’ Aspirations? Plus: The Heat Are the Real Deal and the Nets Are in Trouble. | Real Ones Oct 28, 2021

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Logan and Raja give their thoughts on an inconsistent Lakers team led by Russell Westbrook and Anthony Davis in LeBron James’s absence (0:30). Then Raja tells Logan why he loves this Miami Heat team and they discuss their evolving opinions on the Brooklyn Nets (26:25). Finally, Raja gets something off his chest in a heated Mad Hooper (37:30) and they each award their Real One of the Week (39:20).

Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell

Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall

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What’s Real and What’s Not One Week Into the 2021-22 NBA Season Oct 28, 2021

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Justin and Rob talk about some surprising trends one week into the NBA season including the hot starts from the New York Knicks and the Chicago Bulls and the early struggles for Michael Porter Jr. and the Portland Trail Blazers defense (1:42).

Host: Justin Verrier and Rob Mahoney

Production Assistant: Isaiah Blakely

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