Ric examines the heated exchange between Phoenix Suns' shooting guard Devin Booker and the Golden State Warriors' Klay Thompson that resulted in Thompson being ejected for the first time in his 796-game career midway through the Suns' resounding victory.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ric examines several moments from the Nets-Grizzlies, Blazers-Nuggets and Raptors-Heat games that spoke volumes about the players and teams involved.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ric discusses how two all-time great athletes Tom Brady and LeBron James are pursuing their competitive goals at advanced ages and as their careers draw to a close.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ric discusses expectations for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers as they begin the 2022-23 season by facing the defending champion Golden State Warriors.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ric examines the challenge facing the defending champion Warriors after video leaked of Draymond Green cold-cocking teammate Jordan Poole in practice.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ric discusses the circumstances and reporting of head coach Ime Udoka's year-long suspension by the Boston Celtics and Ben Simmons' explanation of what did and didn't happen before and after he was traded to the Brooklyn Nets.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ric discusses why Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver announced he is selling the team, NBA win-total lines worth playing and explaining why Seahawks fans felt betrayed by former quarterback Russell Wilson.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ric discusses the over-under win total lines set by oddsmakers going into this NBA season and why those for the Nets and Raptors are ripe to be exploited.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ric discusses the relationship between the Los Angeles Lakers and point guard Russell Westbrook.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ric discusses why the Utah Jazz traded star guard Donovan Mitchell to the Cleveland Cavaliers rather than the New York Knicks.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.