Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann attempt to tackle the tanking problem around the league. Then they provide their initial thoughts on a handful of teams after the trade deadline.
(00:00) Intro
(0:58) Solving the tanking problem
(31:39) First impressions after the trade deadline
(41:15) Trade deadline ripple effects
Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann
Producers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah Blakely
Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins
Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers
Social: Isaiah Blakely and Keith Fujimoto
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What’s Poppin'? Now that the NBA trade deadline is over, Logan, Howard, and Raja look back at the teams who made moves.

(0:00:00) Intro

(1:17) Biggest winner of the trade deadline

(6:27) James Harden to the Cavs

(20:28) WTF award

(21:07) Anthony Davis to the Wizards

(31:42) Favorite sneaky-good deal

(43:33) When Keeping it Real Goes Wrong Award

(51:50) Bigger loser of the trade deadline

(52:39) Did anything change the race?

(54:50) Real One of the Week

(56:20)Giannis stays in Milwaukee

Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck

Producers: Victoria Valencia and Brian H. Waters

Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins

Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers

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Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are here to give their reactions to a busy trade deadline day. They start with Giannis and Ja staying put before discussing the recent big trades of Ivica Zubac, James Harden, Darius Garland, Anthony Davis, and Jaren Jackson Jr. Then they touch on a handful of other trades that caught their eye.

(00:00) Intro

(3:08) No trades for Giannis and Ja

(5:42) Zubac to the Pacers

(17:15) Harden-Garland trade

(25:39) FanDuel Ad break

(26:30) Anthony Davis to the Wizards

(44:40) Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Jazz

(58:25) Other intriguing trades

Check out Rob's piece on the Anthony Davis trade here!

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann

Producers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah Blakely

Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins

Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers

Social: Isaiah Blakely and Keith Fujimoto

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The Real Ones crew reacts to Jaren Jackson Jr. moving to the Jazz and signaling the end of an era for Memphis. Then, Raja joins to dive into the wildest breakout stories of the week—including a drug-testing saga that immediately shoots to the top of the rankings—plus big questions around James Harden, Giannis, and the inevitable end-game conversations surrounding LeBron.

(0:00:00) Intro

(1:14) Jaren Jackson Jr. Trade

(23:38) FanDuel ad break

(25:20) James Harden Trade Request

(54:12) Giannis 

(1:03:57) Mailbag

*Programming note: This episode was recorded before the Los Angeles Clippers traded James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Darius Garland and a second -round pick.*

Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck

Producers: Victoria Valencia and Steve Ahlman

Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins

Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers

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Justin, Rob, and J.Kyle Mann are here to recap the Thunder’s impressive win over the Nuggets on Sunday.

After that, they discuss the two trades that happened this weekend, with Vit Krejci going to the Trail Blazers and De'Andre Hunter getting sent to the Kings. Then, they follow up last show’s discussion about the most intriguing players at the deadline with the most intriguing teams at the deadline.

(00:00) Intro

(1:39) Thunder-Nuggets Recap

(19:35) De'Andre Hunter-Keon Ellis Trade

(31:10) Vit Krejci-Duop Reath Trade

(43:41) Golden State Warriors

(52:02) Detroit Pistons

(1:02:05) Minnesota Timberwolves

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann

Producers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah Blakely

Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins

Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers

Social: Isaiah Blakely and Keith Fujimoto

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Logan Murdock and Raja Bell are back with another edition of Real Ones. On this episode, they explore a Giannis trade to every other team in the league. What would each team have to give up and will that make them an automatic contender?

(1:48) Atlanta Hawks
(8:33) Charlotte Hornets
(17:20) Denver Nuggets
(21:14) Detroit Pistons
(23:59) Golden State Warriors
(29:49) Houston Rockets
(35:47) Los Angeles Lakers
(37:30) Miami Heat
(46:26) Phoenix Suns
(50:44) San Antonio Spurs
(53:47) Real One of the Week

Hit the mailbag! [email protected]
Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell
Producers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford Augustin
Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins

Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers

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Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are back to take a look at the most intriguing players ahead of next week’s trade deadline.

(00:00) Intro
(2:22) Giannis Antetokounmpo
(15:09) Michael Porter Jr.
(27:19) Nic Claxton
(34:20) Joel Embiid

(43:02) Simone Fontecchio
(46:59) Coby White
(55:29) Robert Williams III

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann

Producers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah Blakely

Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins

Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers

Social: Isaiah Blakely and Keith Fujimoto

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Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck react to the postponement of the Warriors-Timberwolves matchup following the death of Alex Pretti at the hands of federal agents in Minnesota on Saturday.

(0:00:00) Intro

(0:53) NBA World Reacts to Tragedy in Minnesota

(37:20) Mailbag

Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck
Producers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford Augustin
Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins

Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers

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Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones to discuss what is happening between the Lakers and LeBron James. They unpack the report that governor Jeanie Buss felt LeBron was unappreciative of what the Lakers have done for him. Is there troubling looming in New York? The Knicks held a players-only meeting, so Raja breaks down what goes on in players-only meetings. Plus, Real One of the Week!

0:00:00 Intro

0:55 Drama in Laker Land

27:37 Knicks players-only meeting

47:17 Real One of the Week

Hit the mailbag! [email protected]

Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck

Producers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford Augustin

Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins

Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers

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Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann discuss three teams that could be under some stress heading into the deadline.

(00:00) Intro

(6:46) Knicks

(31:50) FanDuel ad break

(32:41) Warriors

(50:04) Cavaliers

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann

Producers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah Blakely

Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins

Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers

Social: Isaiah Blakely and Keith Fujimoto

The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rg-help.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines available.

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