Howard Beck and Raja Bell take a look at the recently announced Naismith Hall of Fame inductees and discuss some of their NBA careers, including Vince Carter and Chauncey Billups (02:00). Then, they dive into the MVP awards race and share their thoughts on who should come out on top (24:00). Later, producer Kerm joins to get your mailbag questions answered by Howard and Raja (38:00).
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Hosts: Howard Beck and Raja Bell
Producer: Jonathan Kermah
Production Assistant: Kai Grady
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2024 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Inductees and the MVP Awards Race | Real Ones

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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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Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre
Producer: Isaiah Blakely
Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz
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Another All-Time Clippers Stinker. Plus, Is LeBron Better Off Leaving L.A.? | Group Chat

Logan, Howard, and Raja are back to praise the Timberwolves advancing to the second round for the first time in 20 years (02:00). Then, they discuss the ramifications that are coming up for the Suns in reaction to getting swept in the first round (20:23). Later, producer Kerm joins to read your questions for Logan, Howard, and Raja (47:00).
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Hosts: Logan Murdock, Howard Beck, and Raja Bell
Producer: Jonathan Kermah
Production Assistant: Kai Grady
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Timberwolves Send the Suns Home in a Sweep | Real Ones

Justin and Rob recap Saturday night’s slate starting with the Lakers staving off elimination with a wire to wire win over the Nuggets (2:09). Then they talk about Orlando’s turnaround in the series and if they think the Cavs can bounce back (17:08). They wrap up with the Celtics dominant win over the Heat (32:59) and the Thunder taking a 3-0 on the Pelicans (48:39).
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Hosts: Justin Verrier and Rob Mahoney
Producer: Isaiah Blakely
Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz
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2024 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Inductees and the MVP Awards Race | Real Ones

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