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The Ringer NBA squad provides the insight, reporting, and analysis that you need in your life right here on The Ringer NBA Show. On Mondays and Thursdays, check out 'Group Chat' with Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney and J. Kyle Mann . Tap in on Tuesdays and Fridays for 'Real Ones' with Logan Murdock, Raja Bell and Howard Beck.

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  • Friday · 1 hr 19 min

    The Rockets Are For Real! Plus, Steph Gets Hurt and the Spurs Are Locking Up | Real Ones

    Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones! The Rockets are soaring to start the season, but what exactly has been working for them that the guys have noticed compared to last season? Steph Curry exited the Warriors’ matchup against the Rockets on Wednesday night with an oblique abdominal tear, and the team announced that Curry will be re-evaluated in two weeks. How concerning is this for Steph and the depleted Warriors? The Spurs have won 10 games in a row and don’t seem to be slowing down. How has the three-guard lineup been meshing with Wemby on both ends of the floor? (04:02) - The Rockets Are For Real (20:37) - Steph Curry out with an oblique injury (33:55) - Spurs win ten in a row (40:18) - Giannis and the Heat (1:07:17) - Real One of The Week Read Logan’s latest piece on Giannis and the Miami Heat: https://www.theringer.com/2026/11/12/nba/miami-heat-giannis-antetokounmpo-bam-adebayo-erik-spoelstra The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Hit the mailbag: realonesmailbag@gmail.com Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck Producers: Jeff Shearin, Victoria Valencia, and Clifford Augustin Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Friday · 1 hr 54 min

    Rookie Review: Early Returns on Dybantsa, Boozer, and More | Group Chat

    Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are here to take a look at this rookie class early on in the season. They start from the top and discuss the guys in the lottery before wrapping up with a brief discussion about some other guys that have caught their eye. (00:00) Intro (9:30) AJ Dybantsa (25:42) Darryn Peterson (36:18) Cam Boozer (47:07) Caleb Wilson (58:16) Darius Acuff Jr. (1:05:33) Mikel Brown Jr. (1:10:17:00) Keaton Wagler (1:17:19) Kingston Flemings (1:22:53) Morez Johnson Jr. (1:28:28) Yaxel Lendeborg (1:35:26) Aday Mara (1:42:32) Brayden Burries (1:47:51) Other notable rookies Check out the newest episode of Basketball Explained! And don’t forget, the Group Chat guys are doing a live show on Thursday, December 10, at Hi-Fi Indy in Indianapolis, Indiana. Buy your tickets here! Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann Producers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Wednesday · 1 hr 11 min

    Luka’s Scoring Barrage, Early-Season Apologies, and the Grizzlies' Surprising Start | Real Ones

    Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones! They discuss the most noteworthy games from around the NBA. They start with Luka Doncic continuing his historic season. Then Raja apologizes to the Warriors, and Logan apologizes to LaMelo Ball. They also talk about the Grizzlies' surprisingly good start to the season. They wrap up with a slightly different version of Tales From the Road With Raja. (00:00) Intro (2:47) Luka Doncic and the Lakers (20:33) Raja’s apology to the Warriors (32:19) Grizzlies' 7-3 start (41:39) Logan’s apology to LaMelo Ball 53:40) James Harden and the Cavs struggle (59:10) Tales From the Road With Raja Hit the mailbag: realonesmailbag@gmail.com Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck Producers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah Blakely Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Get a Sausage McMuffin with Egg, PLUS hash browns AND a small coffee, for just $5. Only at McDonald’s for a limited time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Tuesday · 1 hr 37 min

    The Warriors Are Alive!!! Plus, an Early-Season Panic Meter. | Group Chat

    Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are here to talk about the Warriors' hot start to the season. Then they react to Nique Clifford getting traded from the Kings to the Thunder. After that, the guys decide what DEFCON level of panic a handful of teams near the bottom of the league should have. (00:00) Intro (8:53) Warriors (31:33) Nique Clifford trade (40:58) Panic meter (42:42) Heat (59:36) Magic (1:11:55) Jazz (1:18:51) Hornets (1:27:09) Pacers And don’t forget, the Group Chat guys are doing a live show on Thursday, December 10, at Hi-Fi Indy in Indianapolis, Indiana. Buy your tickets here! Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann Producers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • November 6 · 1 hr 20 min

    Wembanyama Makes History, Warriors No Longer Paying Porzingis, and Russell Westbrook Will Get His Jersey Retired In OKC | Real Ones

    Logan Murdock, Raja Bell and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones! The guys react to Victor Wembanyama’s historic 54 points, 24 rebounds with an additional eight block performance. Have the Spurs figured out the perfect offensive system for Wemby to return to the NBA finals? Kristaps Porzingis has not been rendering services to the Golden State Warriors, and the team has not been paying the veteran center. How are both Porzingis and the Warriors seeking to remedy the situation? Former MVP Russell Westbrook will be getting his jersey retired by the Oklahoma City Thunder. Logan, Raja and Howard discuss the 9x All-NBA guards career and what his legacy means to the current generation of basketball players. Plus, Real One Of The Week! (05:48) - Wemby’s 52-point night (36:09) - Warriors no longer paying Kristaps Porzingis (48:38) - Russell Westbrook to get his jersey retired (1:10:16) - Real One of the Week The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. The Club for every holiday club. Sam’s Club. Hit the mailbag: realonesmailbag@gmail.com Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck Producers: Jeff Shearin, Victoria Valencia, and Clifford Augustin Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • November 6 · 1 hr 34 min

    Wemby Goes Wilt. Plus, the Blazers Are Rollin’, the Post Is Dead(?), and More. | Group Chat

    Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are back, and they deliver their thoughts on Wemby’s historic night against the Mavs. Then they talk about Cooper Flagg and Morez Johnson Jr. and some of the other interesting pieces on this roster. Then they talk about the Portland Trail Blazers being atop the Western Conference. They wrap up with a discussion about OKC’s expanded rotation and Nikola Jokic’s thoughts on post-up play in today’s NBA. (00:00) Intro (5:55) Spurs-Mavs (44:20) Trail Blazers (1:01:51) Thunder (1:18:51) Nikola Jokic And don’t forget, the Group Chat guys are doing a live show on Thursday, December 10, at Hi-Fi Indy in Indianapolis, Indiana. Buy your tickets here! Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann Producers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Support: Trevor Rabone and Ben Cruz The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. The Club for every holiday club. Sam’s Club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • November 4 · 1 hr 9 min

    LeBron Is Having Fun Again, Early Impressions of the Top Rookies, and Can OKC Right the Ship? | Real Ones

    Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones! They recap some key story lines from the weekend, including LeBron James and the Sixers having fun and winning games. Then they talk about the play of another potentially historic and stacked rookie class. The guys then discuss the OKC Thunder and how they’re going to move forward with so many players out. They also talk about which team could fill the hole at the top of the West if OKC stumbles. They wrap up with another edition of Tales From the Road With Raja. (00:00) Intro (3:09) LeBron and the Sixers are having fun (21:27) Impressive rookie class (32:30) Path forward for the Thunder? (55:53) Tales From the Road With Raja Hit the mailbag: realonesmailbag@gmail.com Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck Producers: Victoria Valencia, and Isaiah Blakely Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins Additional Production Support: Donald LoBianco The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Get a Sausage McMuffin with Egg, PLUS hash browns AND a small coffee, for just $5. Only at McDonald’s for a limited time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • November 3 · 1 hr 31 min

    Believe It or Not: Luka for MVP, the Pistons Are Contenders, and More | Group Chat

    No Justin today, so Rob and J. Kyle Mann make four early-season proclamations and decide whether they believe them to be true or not. (00:00) Intro (4:00) Rookie scale option news (18:18) Luka Doncic (35:42) Knicks (49:32) Darius Acuff Jr. (1:06:44) Pistons And don’t forget, the Group Chat guys are doing a live show on Thursday, December 10, at Hi-Fi Indy in Indianapolis, Indiana. Buy your tickets here! Hosts: Rob Mahoney and J. Kyle Mann Producers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Support: Kevin Cureghian and Chris Wohlers Production Supervision: Jack Wilson and Ben Cruz The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • October 30 · 1 hr 51 min

    Making Sense of All the Injuries. Plus, Surprising Starts and Assessing Ernie Johnson’s Legacy | Real Ones

    Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones! Who and what have been the biggest surprises and disappointments thus far in the 2026-27 season? Why are there so many injuries at the start of this season, and what can the league do to fix this problem? The great Ernie Johnson has announced that he will be retiring after the season. Bryan Curtis and Joel Anderson from The Press Box join Logan to discuss his legacy and what’s next for 'Inside the NBA.' Plus, Real One of the Week. (01:31) - Surprises and disappointments (1:03:21) - Ernie Johnson announces retirement 1:40:07) - Real One of the Week The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. The Club for every holiday club. Sam’s Club. Hit the mailbag: realonesmailbag@gmail.com Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck Guests: Bryan Curtis and Joel Anderson Producers: Jeff Shearin, Victoria Valencia, and Clifford Augustin Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • October 28 · 1 hr 30 min

    Live from Minnesota: Reassessing the West, a Wolves "That Guy" Draft, and More | Group Chat

    Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann were live in Minneapolis! They tiered the Western Conference after all the injury news involving some major stars, drafted some under-the-radar Wolves players, and answered questions from the audience. (0:00) Intro (5:48) A reassessment of the western conference (50:59) Wolves "That Guy" draft (1:12:32) Audience questions And don’t forget, the Group Chat guys are doing a live show on Thursday December 10th, at Hi-Fi Indy in Indianapolis, IN. Buy your tickets here! Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann Producers: Victoria Valencia, Isaiah Blakely, and Ben Cruz The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. The Club for every holiday club. Sam’s Club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • October 28 · 1 hr 12 min

    The Heat Aren’t Hot, How OKC Can Survive J-Dub's Injury, and the Knicks’ Ring Conundrum | Real Ones

    Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones! The Miami Heat still remain winless on the season. Has Bam Adebayo’s game been altered by the addition of Giannis Antetokounmpo? How can the costars mesh in the Heat's system? Plus, Thunder G/F Jalen Williams went down with a devastating leg injury that will likely keep him out for the season. How can the Thunder move forward without him, and how will his injury reshape the Western Conference? Plus, we unveil a new segment: Tales From the Road With Raja. *Editor’s note: This episode was prerecorded before the news of Anthony Edwards’ injury broke. (02:30) - Heat struggle early in the season (35:53) - Jalen Williams suffers leg injury (50:34) Knicks' rings conundrum (59:04) Tales From the Road With Raja The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. The Club for every holiday club. Sam’s Club. Hit the mailbag: realonesmailbag@gmail.com Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck Producers: Oscar De La Luz, Victoria Valencia, and Clifford Augustin Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • October 26 · 1 hr 25 min

    The Most Intriguing Teams, Players, and Takes of the First Week-ish | Group Chat

    No J. Kyle Mann today, but Justin and Rob are here to talk about some of the most intriguing teams and players from around the league in this early part of the season. (00:00) Intro (8:05) Rockets (25:26) Raptors (34:10) Caleb Wilson (45:16) Tyrese Maxey (56:33) Thunder and live reaction to Jalen Williams's injury (1:04:56) Wizards Also, don’t forget, the Group Chat guys are doing a live show on Tuesday, October 27th at the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis, MN! And a live show Thursday December 10th, at Hi-Fi Indy in Indianapolis, IN. Buy your tickets here! And finally, be sure to check out the debut episode of Justin's new YouTube show, "Basketball! Explained." Hosts: Justin Verrier and Rob Mahoney Producers: Victoria Valencia, Isaiah Blakely, and Ben Cruz The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. The Club for every holiday club. Sam’s Club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • October 23 · 1 hr 13 min

    Lakers Being Slept On? Plus, More First Week Impressions | Real Ones

    Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones to dive into what impressed them in this first week of NBA action. LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards showed out in their season debuts. Are they the perfect match in Minnesota? Plus, Luka and the Lakers destroyed Steph and the Warriors in their openers while having a back-and-forth with rookie Yaxel Lendeborg. Are people sleeping on the Lakers, and should Steph seek his way out of Golden State? (01:13) - LaMelo and Ant ball out. Plus, Giannis is back. (28:47) - First impression of Luka and the Lakers. Plus, what’s next for the Warriors? (1:00:57) - Leftover impressions: Tyrese, Dame, and Fred VanVleet were impressive in their returns. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. The Club for every holiday club. Sam’s Club. Read Logan’s interview with Warriors head coach Steve Kerr https://www.theringer.com/2026/10/21/nba/steve-kerr-golden-state-warriors-roster-trades-nba-season Hit the mailbag: realonesmailbag@gmail.com Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck Producers: Jeff Shearin, Oscar De La Luz, Victoria Valencia, and Clifford Augustin Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • October 22 · 1 hr 22 min

    The Wolves Are Chaotic Good, Dame Is Back, and More Top-line Takeaways from the Real Opening Night | Group Chat

    Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J.Kyle Mann are back to discuss their top takeaways from the real opening night of the NBA. (0:00) Intro (6:36) Timberwolves-Heat (28:09) Grizzlies-Jazz (39:30) Blazers-Suns (51:16) Hawks-Magic (59:00) Lakers-Warriors (1:05:06) Pacers-Pelicans And don’t forget, the Group Chat guys are doing a live show on Tuesday, October 27, at the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota! Plus, a live show Thursday, December 10, at HI-FI Indy in Indianapolis, Indiana. Buy your tickets here! Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J.Kyle Mann Producers: Victoria Valencia, Stefan Anderson, and Ben Cruz The Club for every holiday club. Sam’s Club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • October 21 · 1 hr 13 min

    Thunder Lower the Boom, Sixers Upend the Champs, and Pistons Storm Back on the NBA's Opening Night | Real Ones

    Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with their reactions to an exciting Opening Night to the NBA season. (0:00) Intro (1:16) Spurs-Thunder (23:04) Knicks-Sixers (42:51) Celtics-Pistons Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck Producers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah Blakely Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. The Club for every holiday club. Sam’s Club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • October 20 · 1 hr 45 min

    2026-27 NBA Season Verrierables: Breakthroughs, Award Picks, and More | Group Chat

    Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are back with the highly anticipated Verrierables! They talk about surprise teams and the best young players and make award and Finals predictions. (0:00) Intro (7:46) Surprise first Verrierable (34:19) Second Verrierable (1:06:17) Third Verrierable (1:26:56) Fourth Verrierable And don’t forget, the Group Chat guys are doing a live show on Tuesday, October 27, at the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota! Plus, a live show Thursday, December 10, at HI-FI Indy in Indianapolis, Indiana. Buy your tickets here! Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann Guest: David Jacoby Producers: Victoria Valencia, Isaiah Blakely, and Ben Cruz Additional Production Support: Trevor Rabone Production Supervision: Jack Wilson The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. The Club for every holiday club. Sam’s Club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • October 16 · 2 hr 8 min

    Preseason Power Rankings, Part 6 (feat. Chris Ryan) | Group Chat

    Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are here with the final edition of the preseason power rankings, Part 6. They reveal who they think are the top teams in the league ranked 5-1. (00:00) Intro (3:56) Timberwolves (32:00) Sixers (1:03:16) Knicks (1:19:40) Spurs (1:41:02) Thunder And don’t forget, the Group Chat guys are doing a live show on Tuesday, October 27th at the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis, MN! Buy your tickets here! Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J.Kyle Mann Guest: Chris Ryan Producers: Victoria Valencia, Isaiah Blakely, and Ben Cruz Studio Production: Jeff Shearin, Kevin Cureghian, Chris Thomas, Chris Wohlers, and Jonathan Ratliff Production Supervision: Jack Wilson The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. The Club for every holiday club. Sam’s Club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • October 14 · 1 hr 38 min

    Preseason Power Rankings, Part 5 | Group Chat

    Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are back with Part 5 of the preseason power rankings and they reveal the teams ranked 10-6. (00:00) Intro (5:51) Rockets (25:10) Lakers (42:58) Nuggets (1:03:15) Celtics (1:18:38) Cavaliers And don’t forget the Group Chat guys are doing a live show on Tuesday, October 27th, at the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis, MN! Buy your tickets here! Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J.Kyle Mann Producers: Victoria Valencia, Isaiah Blakely, and Ben Cruz Studio Production: Jeff Shearin, Kevin Cureghian, Chris Thomas, Chris Wohlers, and Jonathan Ratliff Production Supervision: Jack Wilson The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. The Club for every holiday club. Sam’s Club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • October 12 · 1 hr 56 min

    Preseason Power Rankings, Part 4 | Group Chat

    Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are back with part 4 of the preseason power rankings, and they're talking about the teams ranked 15-11. (00:00) Intro (4:56) Magic (25:26) Pistons (52:09) Heat (1:10:38) Raptors (1:33:40) Pacers And don’t forget the Group Chat guys are doing a live show on Tuesday, October 27th at the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis, MN! Buy your tickets here! Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J.Kyle Mann Producers: Victoria Valencia, Isaiah Blakely, Liz Jerry, and Ben Cruz Studio Production: Trevor Rabone Kevin Cureghian, Chris Thomas, Chris Wohlers, and Jonathan Ratliff Production Supervision: Jack Wilson The Club for every holiday club. Sam’s Club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • October 9 · 1 hr 36 min

    Preseason Power Rankings, Part 3 | Group Chat

    Part 3 of the preseason power rankings is here, and Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are unveiling the teams ranked 20-16. (00:00) Intro (4:12) Hornets (26:08) Warriors (42:38) Trail Blazers (1:07:20) Hawks (1:19:18) Jazz And don’t forget that the Group Chat guys are doing a live show on Tuesday, October 27, at the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis! Buy your tickets here! Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann Producers: Victoria Valencia, Isaiah Blakely, Liz Jerry and Ben Cruz Studio Production: Trever Rabone, Kevin Cureghian, Chris Thomas, Chris Wohlers, and Jonathan Ratliff Production Supervision: Jack Wilson The Club for every holiday club. Sam’s Club Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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