Ric examines the Philadelphia 76ers' eight games since acquiring star guard James Harden, including the root of their disappointing performance against Harden's former team, the Brooklyn Nets.

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Ric discusses complaints by Lakers point guard Russell Westbrook and his wife Nina that being taunted by fans and media for his struggles on the court are affecting their family off of it.

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Ric discusses Memphis Grizzlies' star point guard Ja Morant's path to becoming the next face of the NBA.

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Ric discusses who is and has been -- and maybe will be -- the face of the NBA.

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Ric examines the last decade of NBA drafts, the No. 1 picks in each and their readiness to handle all that comes with being taken first.

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Ric discusses LeBron James' announcement that he will sign with whichever NBA team acquires his son, Bronny.

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Ric examines what James Harden and Ben Simmons said at their first press conferences since being traded for each other by the Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets.

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Ric discusses the events that led to the James Harden-Ben Simmons trade.

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Ric discusses what he discovered about being a fan rooting for his hometown Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI.

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Ric examines the blockbuster Ben Simmons-James Harden trade between the Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets.

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