The Ringer NBA Show

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard BeckProducers: Oscar De La Luz, Victoria Valencia, and Clifford AugustinProduction Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor NevinsAdditional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers
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