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The Ringer NBA Show

The Ringer
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
Victor Wembanyama
San Antonio Spurs
New York Knicks
Lebron James
Cleveland Cavaliers
Los Angeles Lakers
Houston Rockets
Detroit Pistons
Golden State Warriors
NBA Finals
Philadelphia 76ers
Kevin Durant
Miami Heat
Basketball
Eastern Conference
Dallas Mavericks
Ja Morant
Boston Celtics

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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Latest Episodes

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 Lo... more

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... more

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 sy... more

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... more

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Recent Guests

Bryan Curtis
Sports media journalist and cohost of The Press Box
The Ringer
Episode: Making Sense of All the Injuries. Plus, Surprising Starts and Assessing Ernie Johnson’s Legacy | Real Ones
Joel Anderson
Sports journalist and cohost of The Press Box
The Ringer
Episode: Making Sense of All the Injuries. Plus, Surprising Starts and Assessing Ernie Johnson’s Legacy | Real Ones
David Jacoby
Episode: 2026-27 NBA Season Verrierables: Breakthroughs, Award Picks, and More | Group Chat
Chris Ryan
The Ringer writer and podcast host
The Ringer
Episode: Preseason Power Rankings, Part 6 (feat. Chris Ryan) | Group Chat
Bill Simmons
Sportswriter and founder of The Ringer
The Ringer
Episode: Preseason Power Rankings, Part 2 (feat. Bill Simmons) | Group Chat
Howard Beck
Sports journalist who covered the Lakers for the Los Angeles Daily News
LA Daily News
Episode: Ringer NBA Lore: The 1999-2000 Champion Los Angeles Lakers
Tim Kawakami
Lakers beat writer who covered the team in 1999-2000
Los Angeles Times
Episode: Ringer NBA Lore: The 1999-2000 Champion Los Angeles Lakers
Dylan Harper
Rookie discussed as newcomer of the year candidate
Basketball players discussed on show
Episode: The 2026 Realys Awards | Real Ones
Cooper Flagg
Young prospect discussed as newcomer of the year candidate
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Episode: The 2026 Realys Awards | Real Ones

Hosts

Justin Verrier
NBA writer and editor at The Ringer
Rob Mahoney
NBA writer and editor at The Ringer
J. Kyle Mann
NBA writer and analyst at The Ringer
Logan Murdock
NBA journalist and sportswriter
Raja Bell
Former NBA player and basketball analyst

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 15.6k ratings
  • Group Chat is fine, Real Ones is terrible

    Why multiple podcasts are clumped into one feed is beyond me. NBA Group Chat is what I want. Real Ones is unlistenable. Separate them please.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Boolywho
    United States15 days ago
  • Pena is bad. Have yet to agree with even 50% of basic things and 10% of big things.

    I’m convinced he’s a troll. Like some of the worst takes with the worst justification. We can disagree but I’d like to understand your reasoning. His is consistently Swiss cheese. He’s a classic big market national media guy who overrates those teams and stars. I wish group chat would have left the ringer already cause that’s the only thing worth a lick coming outta here. Just hot garbage

    I feel bad for raja. Howard is one of the dumbest sports analysts out there. He’s so clearly a writer who g... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    FDTHAP
    United States20 days ago
  • Logan does NOT make sense

    With his questions. Please give us a hub for Real Ones with a Real One. .

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    AK0008
    United States22 days ago
  • Agricultural audio issues

    Love you dummies, But can you crank that mix up? I can’t hear Justin when I’m on my tractor🖤🖤

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    someguyinhugo
    United States25 days ago
  • Unlistenable

    Justin Verrier routinely farts out of his mouth into the microphone and calls it basketball analysis. He got cut from his third grade team and his was the coach. Every time he opens his mouth, a big wet yucky fart comes out. He stinks!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Verriertheterrier
    United Statesa month ago

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Audio levels are a recurring concern, including uneven host and guest volume and loud or abruptly inserted ads.
Several listeners prefer Group Chat to Real Ones and want the two formats available as separate subscriptions.
Opinions on the hosts and analysis are sharply divided, with some listeners criticizing particular takes and others valuing the panel.
Some listeners find the banter and off-topic digressions distracting from basketball coverage.
Some listeners praise Group Chat's basketball analysis and enjoy its hosts, especially Rob Mahoney and J. Kyle Mann.

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Making Sense of All the Injuries. Plus, Surprising Starts and Assessing Ernie Johnson’s Legacy | Real Ones
Q: Is the inclusive, broadly appealing quality of Inside the NBA replicable?
Joel Anderson says it is possible but unlikely, because the show depends on the combined chemistry and selflessness of Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Shaquille O'Neal. Bryan Curtis adds that the show's relaxed, friendship-centered style emerged in a different television era.
Making Sense of All the Injuries. Plus, Surprising Starts and Assessing Ernie Johnson’s Legacy | Real Ones
Q: What does Ernie Johnson's departure mean for Inside the NBA?
Bryan Curtis says Johnson's hosting instincts and ability to give the panel room while keeping it on track are central to the show's identity, making its future uncertain. Joel Anderson agrees the show could continue, but says its chemistry depends on several distinctive personalities working together.
The Heat Aren’t Hot, How OKC Can Survive J-Dub's Injury, and the Knicks’ Ring Conundrum | Real Ones
Q: How can the Thunder move forward without Jalen Williams?
Raja Bell says the team has to keep working and let other players take on more minutes, while Howard Beck notes that Oklahoma City still has talent but its depth is now severely tested.
The Heat Aren’t Hot, How OKC Can Survive J-Dub's Injury, and the Knicks’ Ring Conundrum | Real Ones
Q: How do they rectify the situation? And what is going on in Miami?
The hosts point to Miami's lack of creators and offensive organization, Bam Adebayo's adjustment to playing alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo, and defensive problems on the perimeter. They say the Heat need time and a better roster fit around Giannis.
Live from Minnesota: Reassessing the West, a Wolves "That Guy" Draft, and More | Group Chat
Q: Do you think the Wolves still benefit if they were to move to the Eastern Conference with how good the East is now?
The hosts generally favor a move east, reasoning that Minnesota would avoid facing Western powers such as the Spurs and Thunder as often, although they also mention the strength of the East and travel considerations.

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Frequent conversations about the NBA, combining game and player analysis with team rankings, season previews, rookie evaluation, awards predictions, and discussion of league-wide issues such as injuries and roster rules. The format includes two recurring panels: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann lead Group Chat, while Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck anchor Real Ones. The hosts weigh current performance against longer-term team outlooks, with Bell adding a former player's perspective and Mann bringing particular attention to prospects and the draft. Discussions are opinionated and conversational, with humor and occasional digressions alongside detailed basketball breakdowns. Live episodes, listener questions, and occasi... more

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4. Chris Ryan
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7. Tim Kawakami
8. Dylan Harper

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