On The Ball with Ric Bucher
Ric Bucher, NBA insider and Fox Sports NBA analystA weekly sports podcast with inside information and one-of-a-kind perspective on the hottest topics and behind-the-scenes happenings from veteran NBA insider, author and TV analyst Ric Bucher. Find all his work at RicBucher.com. Support this show at supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 607 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SportsBasketballSports NewsNews | |||
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Is the NBA entering a new era where winning matters more than max contracts, player empowerment and personal brands?
Ric Bucher explains why Jalen Brunson, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Victor Wembanyama may be redefining what it means to be an NBA su... more
Has the NBA lost sight of what made it great?
In this episode of On The Ball, Ric Bucher argues that professional basketball has drifted away from championships, community and competitive integrity—and toward gambling, profits and personal brands. A... more
Did the Boston Celtics really make a franchise-defining mistake by trading Jaylen Brown—or was it an inevitable business decision years in the making?
In this episode of On The Ball, Ric Bucher separates emotion from reality by breaking down why Bos... more
The NBA Draft delivered far more than new faces—it reshaped the league.
In this episode of On The Ball, Ric Bucher explains why the Charlotte Hornets may have quietly assembled one of the smartest rosters in basketball while the Minnesota Timberwolv... more
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- Repetitive and Low Effort
Ric has mailed it in on this podcast. Darn near every episode is Lakers and Warriors. Now that he is an NBA outsider, it is difficult to identify what Bucher brings to the table these days.
Apple Podcasts1danbeyer
United States7 months ago - The LeBron Show
Darn near every episode is LeBron and Warriors centric. Unfortunately, my last basketball podcast has steadily diminished and is now unrecognizable.
Apple Podcasts2danbeyerUnited Statesa year ago - Nuanced analysis
I love Ric’s decidedly non-hot-take style. The world would be a much better place if all media folks thought before they spoke. Keep it up, Ric.
Apple Podcasts5psimon88United Statesa year ago - Great Show!!
Have always enjoyed Bucher for decades but podcasts is an even better way to get his opinions! Maybe the only mainstream media member who gives Kobe fair coverage would love to see Ric have a bigger presence on fox as well and longer episodes!
Apple Podcasts5SkipSupporterUnited Statesa year ago - Hard to listen to
It sounds like ric is reading to you a column for 30 minutes, trashing De’Aaron Fox. It is hard to listen to.
Apple Podcasts1dagipejUnited States2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #117 | United States/Sports/Basketball |
Apple Podcasts | #100 |  United Kingdom/Sports/Basketball |
Apple Podcasts | #114 |  Canada/Sports/Basketball |
Apple Podcasts | #50 |  Italy/Sports/Basketball |
Apple Podcasts | #127 |  Australia/Sports/Basketball |
Apple Podcasts | #189 |  Germany/Sports/Basketball |
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A veteran NBA insider dissects current and past seasons with a focus on player development, playoff narratives, and the evolving media landscape around star players like Wembanyama and LeBron. Episodes balance game analysis, roster construction, and strategic decisions with sharp takes on officiating, coachability, and the role of media in shaping public perception. The host often weaves in personal context and broader sports culture, offering a global lens on basketball and a consistently measured approach that contrasts with louder hot-take environments. Noteworthy are candid critiques of how platforms and narratives influence outcomes, plus deep dives into team dynamics, front-office moves, and the economics of modern basketball, making ... more
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