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What Can Klay Thompson and James Wiseman Offer the Warriors This Season? | Real Ones Oct 04, 2021

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Fresh off Warriors media day and the first preseason game of the season, Logan and Raja discuss Klay Thompson’s mindset going into this season (0:40) and what James Wiseman’s role will be (18:15). Then they talk about the absolute mess that the Ben Simmons situation has become (32:05), Zion Williamson’s position in New Orleans (45:05), and the money Kyrie Irving stands to lose by not getting vaccinated (52:00) before each awarding their Real One of the Week (53:30).

Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell

Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall

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What Makes a Team Dysfunctional? | The Answer Oct 01, 2021

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Chris and Seerat discuss how the Philadelphia 76ers handled media day in regard to Ben Simmons (9:03), touch on Zion’s role in the ongoing conversation around player contracts (24:00), and weigh in on how stories in the media affect how teams are perceived (29:30).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Seerat Sohi

Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes

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NBA Preseason Power Rankings, Part 2 | Group Chat Sep 29, 2021

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Jonathan Tjarks joins Justin and Wos for Part 2 of our NBA preseason power rankings. This week we count down from 22 to 16, starting with the Hornets (0:45) and moving on to the Wizards (11:25), Pelicans (23:50), Raptors (35:15), Knicks (44:30), Pacers (52:35), and Grizzlies (1:00:15).

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Wosny Lambre, and Jonathan Tjarks

Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall

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Examining COVID-19 Protocol Negotiations in the NBA and Athlete Activism | Real Ones Sep 27, 2021

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In light of Matt Sullivan’s recent article for Rolling Stone on the current showdown between the NBA and NBPA surrounding COVID-19 protocols, Logan and Raja have a frank discussion about what the outcome of these negotiations could mean for this season of basketball. They discuss players who are fighting to remain unvaccinated in cities that require it for entry to stadiums, athlete activism, and much more (0:40). Then they mention a few tidbits about Ben Simmons from the 76ers' media day (53:30) and each award their Real One of the Week (56:30).

Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell

Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall

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Who Will the NBA’s New Terrain Favor? Sep 24, 2021

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Chris and Seerat discuss some of the rules that will be implemented in the NBA this season and which players and teams will be impacted most by these changes.

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Seerat Sohi

Production Assistant: Isaiah Blakely

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NBA Preseason Power Rankings, Part 1 | Group Chat Sep 22, 2021

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Breaking news: The Timberwolves (Timberwovles?) decided to fire GM Gersson Rosas after we finished recording, so Justin, Rob, and Wos hopped back on for a quick discussion on this developing story (0:45). Then they get into Part 1 of our NBA preseason power rankings with the eight worst teams in the league, starting with the Houston Rockets (8:50) and moving on to the Thunder (19:30), Magic (30:05), Cavaliers (37:50), Pistons (47:45), Kings (54:22), Timberwolves (1:01:00), and Spurs (1:09:35).

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre

Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall

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Kyrie Irving Would Simply Retire if the Nets Were to Trade Him. Plus, a Potential Midseason Tournament. | Real Ones Sep 20, 2021

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Logan and Raja are back talking about the potential for a midseason tournament and whether that would work in the NBA (0:30). Then they discuss Nick Wright’s reporting that Kyrie Irving would retire from the NBA if he were traded from the Nets (21:00) before Jomi joins to give his thoughts on the Clippers breaking ground on their new arena in Inglewood (33:50).

Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell

Guest: Jomi Adeniran

Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall

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John Wall Trade Rumors, the Aaron Gordon Extension, and a Wos Rant | Group Chat Sep 15, 2021

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Justin, Rob and Wos are joined by special guest and Ringer writer Jonathan Tjarks to discuss the best-case trade scenario for veteran point guard John Wall (0:00). They plot out viable destinations for the former Rocket and then the four react to the news of Aaron Gordon’s $92 million Denver Nuggets contract extension (28:40). Later, Wos hands out a hot take on NBA Hall of Fame inductee Toni Kukoc (39:20).

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre

Guest: Jonathan Tjarks

Associate Producer: Lani Renaldo

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A Deep Dive on the Ben Simmons Situation and Possible Trade Scenarios | Real Ones Sep 13, 2021

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That’s right, real ones, Logan and Raja are back from a well-earned summer vacation to bring you all their thoughts on the continuously unfolding Ben Simmons situation. First, they get into a little bit of football chat (0:30), then they talk about the maneuvering and politics of Ben Simmons, Klutch Sports, and the Philadelphia 76ers (5:30) before going over some possible trade scenarios (27:30). Finally, they discuss the Lakers signing DeAndre Jordan (50:00) and each award their Real One of the Week (52:25).

Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell

Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall

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How Does the Hall of Fame Help Us Understand Basketball History? | The Answer Sep 10, 2021

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With the 2021 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductions this weekend, Chris and Seerat discuss how the hall explains basketball history.

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Seerat Sohi

Production Assistant: Isaiah Blakely

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