Basketball is (almost) back! The guys discuss the most intriguing quotes from all 30 NBA teams’ media days, on topics such as the James Harden–Russell Westbrook dynamic in Houston, the return of Kristaps Porzingis, the hype around Zion Williamson, LeBron’s late-career trajectory, and much more.
Hosts: Chris Vernon, Kevin O’Connor

      
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Media Day Highlights: The Houston Experiment, the Knicks’ Expectations, and the Pelicans’ Playoffs Excitement | The Mismatch

The Ringer NBA squad provides the insight, reporting, and analysis that you need in your life right here on The Ringer NBA Show. On Sundays and Wednesdays, check out 'Group Chat' with Justin Verrier, Wosny Lambre and Rob Mahoney. Tap in on Mondays and Thursdays for 'Real Ones' with Logan Murdock and Raja Bell.

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Logan, Raja, and Howard discuss the somewhat anticlimactic Game 7 between Orlando and Cleveland, what the series highlighted about both teams, and how the Magic can take the next step (1:03). Next, they preview the upcoming Knicks-Pacers matchup and what each team needs to do to make it to the conference finals (18:35). Later, they look ahead at Game 2 of the Nuggets-Timberwolves series and what it will take for Anthony Edwards to become the best player in the NBA (42:01). Finally, the guys close with Mailbag Monday (56:20).
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Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck
Producer: Jonathan Kermah
Production Assistant: Kai Grady
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Why the Magic Are Actually Ahead of Schedule and a Knicks-Pacers Preview. Plus, Can Anthony Edwards Be the Best Player in the NBA? | Real Ones

Justin and Wos give their instant reactions to Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves taking game 1 against the Denver Nuggets. They talk about the stars for each team, adjustments that can be made and if their thoughts on the series have changed at all. Then they discuss 5 things they think they know after the first round (26:07). They wrap up by briefly previewing Game 7 between the Cavs-Magic (56:45).

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Hosts: Justin Verrier and Wosny Lambre
Producer: Isaiah Blakely
Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz
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Anthony Edwards Goes Supernova In Denver. Plus, Things We Think We Know After Round 1. | Group Chat

Live on The Ringer NBA YouTube channel immediately following the end of Mavericks v. Clippers, The Ringer’s Wosny Lambre and J. Kyle Mann react to a slew of NBA playoff action. 
First, they discuss Dallas’ win (01:12), Kyrie Irving’s “junkyard dog” mentality, what went wrong for the Clippers, and what changes Los Angeles could look to make in the offseason (10:30). Then, the guys preview the Thunder vs. Mavericks series (18:05) before giving their thoughts on Game 6 between the Cavaliers and Magic (30:47). To close it out, Wos and Kyle reveal their Game 7 predictions (47:00), and they also look ahead to the beginning of Nuggets vs. Timberwolves (48:52), with Wos explaining why he believes the winner of this series will be the team to hoist the Larry O’Brien trophy in June.
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Hosts: Wosny Lambre and J. Kyle Mann
Producer: Troy Farkas
Additional Production Support: Jack Wilson, Ben Cruz, and Chris Wohlers
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Mavericks Eliminate Clippers, Orlando Forces Game 7, and Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Preview

Logan and Raja are joined by four-time NBA All-Star and cohost of ‘The Sheed & Tyler Show’ Rasheed Wallace to discuss Jalen Brunson’s burgeoning superstardom and the 76ers falling short once again (1:11). Next, they talk about how the Milwaukee Bucks fell apart late in the season and their next steps after another early exit in the postseason (23:03). Along the way, the former NBA champion explains how he developed his playing style, his thoughts on Nikola Jokic, and why the Timberwolves are a formidable threat to Denver (39:43). Later, they unpack the “narrative” around why the Los Angeles Clippers superteam isn’t working (52:31). Finally, the guys close with their Real Ones of the Week (61:10).
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Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell
Guest: Rasheed Wallace
Producer: Jonathan Kermah
Production Assistant: Kai Grady
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Rasheed Wallace on Jalen Brunson’s Ascension, Another Disappointing Bucks Season, and How Jokic Advanced the Big Man | Real Ones

Justin, Rob, and Wos discuss a tough night for the Los Angeles Clippers and Miami Heat. They briefly recap both games and discuss if the Clippers can come back in the series and what Miami's offseason potentially looks like. Then they talk about potential landing spots for Lebron James (34:10) and preview Timberwolves-Nuggets (49:07).

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Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.
Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre
Producer: Isaiah Blakely
Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz
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Media Day Highlights: The Houston Experiment, the Knicks’ Expectations, and the Pelicans’ Playoffs Excitement | The Mismatch

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