The Ringer NBA Show

Justin is back with Rob and J. Kyle Mann, and they take a look at the MVP race because the front-runners are up against the 65-game limit. They talk about whether the game limit is here to stay, some other candidates for MVP, and more. Then they talk about some of their takeaways from the first couple of games after the All-Star break, including Bennedict Mathurin’s impressive start with the Clippers and Cam Thomas and the resurgent Bucks.

(00:00) Intro

(2:01) The MVP race

(31:02) FanDuel ad break

(34:38) Cavs

(45:09) Pistons

(49:44) Who is the best American player in the league?

(54:44) Bennedict Mathurin

(1:08:04:04) Cam Thomas

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

Producers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah Blakely

Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins

Social: Isaiah Blakely and Keith Fujimoto

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Raja is back! Raja joins Logan, who is back from NBA All-Star weekend in Los Angeles for a game of “What Does Raja Think?” Logan asks Raja for his thoughts on the NBA’s most recent headlines like KD’s alleged burner account, Adam Silver’s remedy to tanking, Jayson Tatum’s injury recovery plan, and more! Then they share their Real One of the Week to wrap up the episode!

(0:00:00) Intro

(1:38) James Harden and the Cavs

(10:03) Cade Cunningham and the Pistons

(21:08) Burner accounts

(36:17) Adam Silver’s tanking remedy

(45:20) Jayson Tatum’s recovery plan

(54:22) Real One of the Week

Hit the mailbag: [email protected]

Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell

Video/Audio Producer: Victoria Valencia

Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins

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No Justin today, so Rob and J. Kyle Mann are here to look back at some of the biggest moves from the summer and, if given the chance, would they still make the transaction?

(0:00:00) Intro

(4:42) Desmond Bane trade

(23:21) Kevin Durant trade

(36:49) Signing Myles Turner

(48:05) Michael Porter Jr. trade

(1:01:54) Saddiq Bey trade

Hosts: 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 and Howard are joined by The Ringer’s own Tyler Parker to share and debate their biggest player and team concerns as we round the corner into the second half of the NBA season.(0:00:00) Intro

(1:45) How effective will Jayson Tatum be in his return?

(13:25) Which second-tier playoff team is set to play spoiler?

(23:52) James Harden will ___ with the Cleveland Cavs

(31:35) The Charlotte Hornets will win ___ playoff games

(37:16) Which trade deadline move will have the biggest impact on the end of the season?

(42:17) Who is the most disappointing team of the season?

(47:44) What should the Vegas expansion team be called?

(51:31) Quick-hittersHosts: Logan Murdock and Howard BeckGuest: Tyler ParkerProducers: Logan Murdock, Conor Nevins, Victoria Valencia, and Ben CruzVideo Producers: Victoria Valencia and Sarah ReddyAudio Producer: Chris SuttonGraphics and Show Art: John RichterProduction Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor NevinsAdditional Production Support: John Richter, T. Cruz, Donald LoBianco, Nick Kosut, and Hannah Leikin

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Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann share their thoughts on the new-look All-Star Game. They discuss Wemby’s effort to make the game competitive, Kawhi’s impressive performance, and more. They also discuss the lackluster All-Star Saturday and whether there are any solutions to fix it. They wrap up with a discussion about different solutions to tanking after Adam Silver hinted in a press conference that reform could be on the way.(00:00) Intro(0:24) All-Star Game(24:18) All-Star Saturday night(30:42) Adam Silver’s press conference(39:47) Tanking reformHosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle MannProducers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah BlakelyProduction Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor NevinsAdditional Production Support: T. Cruz and Donald LoBiancoSocial: Isaiah Blakely and Keith Fujimoto

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