Best Rocket Adrift Podcasts (2025)

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Preseason Power Rankings, Part 1 | Group Chat 1:07:21

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Justin, Rob, and Wos are officially back to preview the 2025-26 season with their annual preseason power rankings. Part 1 is about the bottom five in their rankings. Intro: (0:00:00) Team no. 30: (4:32) Team no. 29: (18:46) Team no. 28: (30:14) Team no. 27: (39:25) Team no. 26: (54:46) Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Producers:…

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Who Said What? NBA Media Day Quotes Edition. Plus, Potential Fred VanVleet Replacements. 55:26

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The NBA is back in just under a month, which means that teams are holding their media days before heading off to training camp. Howard Beck and Raja Bell discuss the most interesting quotes from media days and the new-look Zion Williamson. The Rockets were hit with the unfortunate news that Fred VanVleet will be out for the season after suffering a…

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Kawhi Saga Continued, Adam Silver’s Highlight Comment, and Five Questions Heading Into NBA Training Camp! 1:22:13

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Howard Beck and Michael Pina have five burning questions across the league as teams prepare for training camp. First, they discuss the continued Kawhi Leonard–Clippers saga and how this could change people's views of the Clippers. Beck and Pina also discuss what Adam Silver might have meant when talking about the NBA being a highlights-based sport.…

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Did Another Dennis Seal the Clippers’ Fate? Plus, the Giddey Deal’s Impact on Other RFA Holdouts. 1:11:50

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Justin and Wos are back and they’re joined by Howard Beck to talk about his takeaways from Adam Silver’s latest press conference (2:33). Then, they get into their thoughts on the Kawhi Leonard–Clippers scandal. Lastly, they wrap up by talking about Josh Giddey’s contract extension (48:13), and the decision fellow restricted free agents Jonathan Kum…

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Reflecting on 25 Years of NBA Evolution With Ben Taylor 1:13:29

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The Ringer’s J. Kyle Mann is joined by Ben Taylor, author of ‘Thinking Basketball’ and creator of the Thinking Basketball YouTube channel to reflect back on the last 25 years of basketball, how the game has evolved since 2000, as well as the new series on Ben’s YouTube channel, "21st Century Peaks". They also discuss unique skill sets of players li…

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Way Too Early 2026 NBA Player Awards 1:32:22

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The Ringer’s Howard Beck and Michael Pina sit down to share their way too early spicy 2026 NBA player awards. They each share their spicy picks—ranked from jalapeño to Carolina Reaper heat—for MVP, Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year, Sixth Man, Most Improved, and Defensive Player of the Year. Hosts: Howard Beck and Michael Pina Producers: Victor…

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Knicks Offseason Thoughts and Expectations for the 2025-26 Season With Fred Katz 1:14:30

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Wosny Lambre is joined by The Athletic’s Fred Katz to talk about all things Knicks. They discuss the coaching search that led to the Mike Brown hire and what Brown can help the Knicks improve on from last season. They also discuss realistic expectations for the Knicks this season (54:40) and which dark-horse contenders could challenge the Knicks an…

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League Pass Rankings, Season Schedule Insight, and Opening Night Expectations 1:06:24

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The Ringer’s J. Kyle Mann and Tyler Parker get together to discuss the release of the 2025-26 NBA schedule, expectations for the opening night matchup between the Rockets and Thunder, and the weakened East. Plus, Kyle presents his NBA League Pass rankings for the upcoming season. (00:00) Welcome to The Ringer NBA Show! (04:33) Expectations for Rock…

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Top Five Best NBA Duos and Trae Young’s Frustration 1:12:37

2M ago1:12:37

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Howard Beck and Michael Pina assess the NBA landscape and give their current top five duos across the league. Who’s the top duo, and who gets an honorable mention? They also reminisce on the top duos of all time. Plus, did De’Aaron Fox's extension make things that much harder for the Hawks and Trae Young to find an agreement in the future? 0:08 Int…

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What We Think We Know About the 2025-26 Season | Group Chat 1:19:16

2M ago1:19:16

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Justin and Rob are here to discuss some of the rumblings of the offseason and talk through what they think they know ahead of the 2025-26 season. They discuss Luka’s fitness (7:04), competitors in the West (19:29), Kuminga and the Warriors (34:12), the top of the East (53:23), and much more. Hosts: Justin Verrier and Rob Mahoney Producer: Isaiah Bl…

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The 2025 Realy Awards and Sue Bird Stops By 1:31:29

2M ago1:31:29

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Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck put a bow on the 2024-25 NBA season with their fifth annual Realys Awards. Who will win the highly anticipated Crash Out of the Year Award? Later, Hall of Famer and friend of the show Sue Bird stops by to talk about WNBA All-Star Weekend, evolving as a podcast host, and much more! Show Start: (0:53) Newcome…

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Buy the Hype or Bet the Under? Real Ones Team Totals for the 2025-26 Season 1:23:21

3M ago1:23:21

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Logan and Howard play expert gamblers in predicting which teams will hit their over/unders for the 2025-26 season. Will the Hawks be soaring over 46.5 wins with their new additions and the East being seemingly wide open? Can Denver get back into title contention with 53.5 wins? What will it take for the Lakers to hit their o/u 48.5? Can Philly add …

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The Best and Worst Moves of the Offseason (So Far). Plus, the Clippers Are Up to Something. | Group Chat 1:12:17

3M ago1:12:17

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Justin, Rob, and Wos are here to react to the three-team deal that sent Norman Powell to the Heat and what it means for the Heat, Jazz, and Clippers. Then, the guys give their best and worst moves of the offseason. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Producers: Kyle Williams and Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto and Jomi Adeniran Lea…

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The Most Confounding Teams of the Offseason So Far | Group Chat 1:05:09

3M ago1:05:09

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Justin, Rob, and Wos are here on Day 4 of free agency before this holiday weekend to talk about the most confounding and confusing teams in the league right now. Intro (0:00) Bucks (3:08) Kings (23:10) Heat (30:05) Warriors (36:35) Raptors (45:20) Suns (55:20) Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Ben Cr…

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Free Agency Frenzy: Dame Waived, Turner to the Bucks, and LeBron’s Unhappy? | Real Ones 58:58

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Logan and Raja are back with the free agency edition of Real Ones. Myles Turner is officially headed to the Bucks, and Damian Lillard has been waived by the team. What’s the future for Dame? The Nuggets traded Michael Porter Jr. to Brooklyn for Cam Johnson and a 2032 first-round pick. They also brought back Bruce Brown, who helped them win a champi…

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Free Agency Bonanza, Day 1! Cam Johnson Traded to Denver, the Lakers Are Adrift, and More. | Group Chat 1:12:58

3M ago1:12:58

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Justin, Rob and Wos are here with their immediate thoughts on Day 1 of free agency. They start with the Cam Johnson-for-Michael Porter Jr. trade and Denver’s outlook moving forward. Then, they talk about the Rockets getting deeper (20:48), what the Lakers' plan is (31:10), the Hawks' interesting offseason (48:40), and much more. Hosts: Justin Verri…

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Is Ace Playing His Cards Right? Plus, Raja’s Richter Scale for Recent Trades. | Real Ones 59:39

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Logan Murdock and Raja Bell discuss the first round of the 2025 NBA draft and in particular the Ace Bailey story. Ace didn't work out for any teams before the draft and landed with the Utah Jazz at no. 5. Did Ace make the right decision by not working out for teams and still ending up as a top-five pick? Raja questions the mentality of some of the …

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The Bizarre Deals of Draft Night, Atlanta’s Chances in the East, and Offseason Teams to Watch | Group Chat 1:20:47

3M ago1:20:47

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Justin, Rob, and Wos are here after night one of the draft to talk about some of the deals that happened. They start with the Blazers' surprising selection of Yang Hansen. Then, they discuss the Pelicans' trade to move up and draft Derik Queen, the Celtics' recent trades, the Hawks' moves and how good they can be now, and much more. Hosts: Justin V…

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Are the Thunder Primed to Repeat? Plus, KD Lands in Houston. Is This His Last Stop? | Real Ones 1:11:49

3M ago1:11:49

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Logan, Raja, and Howard are back, and they open the pod with a discussion about Oklahoma City and the Thunder’s championship celebration. Would Raja have celebrated the same way OKC did? Plus, Jrue Holiday was traded to the Blazers for Anfernee Simons. What will the Celtics do with Simons, who’s on an expiring contract? Kevin Durant was finally tra…

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The Thunder Are Your 2025 NBA Champions. Plus, What’s Houston’s Ceiling With KD? | The Group Chat 1:23:10

3M ago1:23:10

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Justin, Rob, and Wos celebrate the Oklahoma City Thunder becoming the 2025 NBA champions. They discuss the Thunder’s defense, Tyrese Haliburton’s heartbreaking injury, and much more. Then, they briefly look ahead to what next season looks like for both teams. They wrap up with the massive news from earlier in the day of Kevin Durant being traded to…

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Seven Questions That Will Decide Game 7 of the Finals. Plus, the Lakers Sale. | Group Chat 1:12:43

3M ago1:12:43

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Justin, Rob, and Wos are here to preview Game 7 by answering seven questions as we head into Sunday’s game. They talk about what they learned from Game 6 (15:35), who the finals MVP will be (48:50), some predictions (52:10), and much more. They wrap up by giving their thoughts on the sale of the Los Angeles Lakers (55:45). Hosts: Justin Verrier, Ro…

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Pacers Annihilate Thunder In Game 6. Game 7, Here We Come! | Real Ones 52:47

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Logan is joined by The Ringer's Tyler Parker (Oklahoma native and Thunder fan) to discuss the dismantling that was Game 6. The Thunder looked great in the very early portion of the game, but things unraveled for them very quickly. What did the Pacers do to make the high-powered Thunder offense look pedestrian. Has the media overdone it with player …

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Jalen Williams Drops 40 in a Statement Game. Plus, What’s Going on With Tyrese Haliburton’s Injury? | Real Ones 1:12:48

3M ago1:12:48

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Fresh off of minimal sleep and deadlines to meet, Logan Murdock and Howard Beck are back with another edition of 'Real Ones' from their hotel rooms in Oklahoma City. OKC’s All-Star forward Jalen Williams erupted for 40 points, helping OKC to a 3-2 lead in the NBA Finals. What was the environment like at Paycom Center witnessing that performance? Wh…

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J-Dub’s Shining Moment Has OKC on the Brink of a Title. Plus, Does the Desmond Bane Trade Make Orlando a Contender? | Group Chat 1:07:11

4M ago1:07:11

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Justin, Rob, and Wos are reunited just in time to watch the Oklahoma City Thunder move one win away from an NBA championship. They discuss Jalen Williams’s monster 40-point game that paired beautifully with SGA’s 31-point performance, before getting into Tyrese Haliburton’s injury-riddled night that left him without a field goal in Game 5.They clos…

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The Thunder Out-Pacer the Pacers to Tie the Finals | Group Chat 1:06:20

4M ago1:06:20

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Justin and Rob are joined by Tyler Parker to recap the Thunder pulling off their own shocking comeback to tie the series 2-2. They discuss SGA’s excellent fourth quarter, Jalen Williams’s and Chet’s major contributions, and much more. Hosts: Justin Verrier and Rob Mahoney Guest: Tyler Parker Producers: Isaiah Blakely, John Richter, Victoria Valenci…

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The Knicks’ Coaching Crossroads and KD’s Next Chapter | Real Ones 1:02:58

4M ago1:02:58

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Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard mf’n Beck are back with another Friday edition of Real Ones. Who will be the next head coach of the New York Knicks? After firing Tom Thibodeau and seemingly being denied the opportunity to speak to the head coach of any other franchise in the NBA, what direction will they go in? Does Leon Rose deserve the benef…

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“The Pacemakers” Take Game 3. Plus, Predicting Offseason Headlines. | Group Chat 1:12:16

4M ago1:12:16

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Justin, Rob, and Wos return to react to the Pacers taking a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals. They discuss another great Tyrese Haliburton performance, Bennedict Mathurin and TJ McConnell's vital contributions off the bench, and more. Then, they take a look at some hypothetical offseason headlines about the Knicks' coaching search, Kevin Durant trade des…

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Will SGA Continue to Dominate the Pacers? Plus, the Knicks Search for a New Voice. | Real Ones 1:09:58

4M ago1:09:58

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After falling to Tyrese Haliburton’s miracle shot with 0.3 seconds left in Game 1, the Thunder bounced back in a major way in Game 2 with a dominant victory thanks to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 34-point effort. What was the difference from Game 1 to Game 2, and which team has control going forward in this series? Haliburton hasn't had a dominant ser…

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The Unkillable Pacers Storm Back Again to Win Game 1 of the Finals | Group Chat 50:44

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Justin, Rob, and Wos record together in L.A. immediately after Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers pull off another late comeback, and this time, they take a 1-0 lead in the Finals. They discuss how the Pacers continue to do this, what adjustments the Thunder can make, and much more. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Producers: Isai…

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NBA Finals Verrierables! Plus, Who Should Replace Thibs in New York? | Group Chat 1:22:14

4M ago1:22:14

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Justin, Rob, and Wos are here, and the Verrierables are back, to preview the NBA Finals. They start with the news of the Knicks firing Tom Thibodeau (3:12). Then they dive into the Verrierables (17:40), getting into how each team matches up with the other, some legacy talk (1:01:42), predictions (1:15:05), and much more. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob …

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Thibs Gone?! Knicks Turmoil, Finals Preview, the 'Inside the NBA' Farewell at Turner | Real Ones 2:13:11

4M ago2:13:11

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Tom Thibodeau was relieved of his duties as the head coach of the New York Knicks after the team made a conference finals run for the first time in 25 years. Logan Murdock and Howard Beck react to the news and try to figure out what ultimately led to Thibs's firing after having a fairly successful run and bringing the Knicks out of mediocrity? Can …

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The Improbable Pacers Finish Off the Knicks. Plus, an Early Finals Lookahead. | Group Chat 52:03

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Justin, Rob, and Wos react to the Pacers punching their ticket to the NBA Finals with their win in Game 6 over the Knicks. They discuss Conference Finals MVP Pascal Siakam’s excellent series, Tyrese Haliburton and much more. Then they look ahead to what’s next for the Knicks this offseason (21:50) and wrap up with some early thoughts on the NBA Fin…

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The Knicks Push the Eastern Conference Finals to Six. Plus, What’s Missing in Minnesota? | Real Ones 1:09:36

4M ago1:09:36

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Logan, Raja, and Howard open the pod with some Miami traffic talk and a debate on which NBA cities have the worst traffic. The guys then recap Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals, in which the Knicks defeated the Pacers and staved off elimination. What did the Knicks do differently in Game 5 to secure victory against the Pacers? Does the duo of…

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Thunder Punch Their Finals Ticket. Can Any West Team Stop Them From Here? | Group Chat 1:09:42

4M ago1:09:42

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Justin, Rob, and Wos react to the Thunder winning the Western Conference and advancing to the NBA Finals. They also discuss how teams could plan to stop them in the future. Then, they discuss the Wolves' offseason questions and how the roster could change this summer. Lastly, they wrap up with some quick thoughts on Tyrese Haliburton’s flawless Gam…

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Thunder Just One Win Away From an NBA Finals Appearance. Plus, Can the Knicks Reclaim Home Court? | Real Ones 1:14:59

4M ago1:14:59

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Logan Murdock and Raja Bell start the pod by reminiscing about Allen Iverson's Philly days, and then they immediately shift to the Western Conference finals. The Oklahoma City Thunder have taken a commanding 3-1 lead in the WCF following a Game 4 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves Monday night. How has OKC taken Anthony Edwards out of his offe…

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Wolves Wallop the Thunder. Plus, How a Pacers Finals Run Could Alter the East Long-Term. | Group Chat 1:10:29

4M ago1:10:29

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Justin, Rob, and Wos are here to react to another blowout in the Western Conference Finals. They discuss what went right for the Timberwolves and what happens next in this series. After that, they talk about the Pacers' 2-0 series lead over the Knicks. Then, they take a bigger picture look at what lessons teams can learn from the Pacers in terms of…

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Thunder Surge and Take a 2-0 Lead in the Western Conference Finals. Knicks Face Pressure After Humbling Game 1 Loss. | Real Ones 1:23:33

4M ago1:23:33

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Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones to discuss both conference finals series. The Oklahoma City Thunder, led by league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, are currently up 2-0 on the Minnesota Timberwolves. How have they been able to bottle up Minnesota's offense while hitting another gear late in games. Wi…

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Knicks Choke Away Game 1. Plus, Has SGA’s Foul-Drawing Reached Harden Territory? | Group Chat 1:02:57

4M ago1:02:57

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Justin, Rob, and Wos immediately give their thoughts on an instant-classic Game 1 which saw the Pacers make another incredible comeback to take a 1-0 series lead over the Knicks. Then, they discuss the Thunder-Wolves series. They discuss the foul-drawing going on, and if there are any concerns for Minnesota after Game 1. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob …

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NBA Conference Finals Preview and Predictions. Plus, What’s Next for the Denver Nuggets? | Real Ones 1:09:06

4M ago1:09:06

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Logan and Raja are back to dive into the Thunder's decisive Game 7 win against Denver to head to the conference finals. It seems like Denver ran out of gas for the second straight year, this time against the young and spry Thunder. Has OKC met expectations so far? What’s next for the Nuggets and Nikola Jokic? Has Shai entered another level of super…

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The Greatest Conference Final Preview of All Time | Group Chat 1:27:53

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Justin, Rob, and Wos are back to give their thoughts on the Thunder’s Game 7 win over the Nuggets before previewing the conference finals. They start with the West and then move to the Eastern Conference final between the Knicks and Pacers. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fuj…

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Who Will Win the Giannis Sweepstakes? Plus, What Will the Offseason Look Like in Laker Land? | Real Ones 1:20:36

5M ago1:20:36

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Sam Amick of The Athletic joined Logan and Howard to discuss some major looming offseason storylines. Will Giannis stay put in Milwaukee, or will he be headed for greener pastures elsewhere? What are the offseason priorities for the Lakers? LeBron most likely will be returning, but in what capacity? Is there a chance that Luka doesn't re-sign with …

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Dark Future Dice | Role of a Lifetime | Episode 16 1:15:13

5M ago1:15:13

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Columbia and Lucy follow Chet Manderly's directions to an abandoned warehouse in order to meet the real Demetrius when things go sideways. Dark Future Dice: A Role of a Lifetime features rules and material from the new ttrpg Cyberpunk Red, the latest entry from Cyberpunk by R.Talsorian Games.By Rocket Adrift

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The Luke Kornet Game Saves the Celtics. Plus, Wolves March On, and Next Questions After the Draft Lottery. | Group Chat 1:15:36

5M ago1:15:36

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Justin, Rob, and Wos jump right in with their thoughts on the Celtics saving their season and winning Game 5. Then, they discuss the Timberwolves closing out their series against the Warriors in five games. They discuss how Minnesota will fare in the conference finals, and what’s next for the Warriors. Lastly, they wrap up with some questions movin…

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Dallas Wins the Cooper Flagg Sweepstakes. Plus, the Knicks Take a Step Closer to the Conference Finals. 1:10:22

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The Dallas Mavericks landed the no. 1 pick in the draft, which means that they’ll likely take the consensus no. 1 prospect, Cooper Flagg, after they traded Luka Doncic to the Lakers midway through the 2024-25 season. Logan, Howard, and Raja discuss how the lottery miraculously ended up going in Dallas's favor and what Flagg can be at the next level…

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Celtics Finally Show Up and the Wolves Make Things Look So Very Hard. Plus, Midway Playoff MVP Ballots. | Group Chat 1:15:13

5M ago1:15:13

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Justin, Rob and Wos kick things off discussing how the Timberwolves are making life hard for themselves despite going up 2-1 over the Stephen Curry-less Warriors (3:48). They talk Anthony Edwards' massive game as well as Julius Randle stepping up in a much-needed victory. They shift focus to the Boston Celtics who bounced back in New York against t…

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Are the Warriors Cooked Without Curry? Plus, Can the Celtics Turn It Around Against the Knicks? | Real Ones 1:43:07

5M ago1:43:07

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The Warriors have lost Steph Curry for at least a week and seemingly the series against the Timberwolves. Do the Warriors have any chance of winning this series without Steph? Following the Warriors' Game 2 loss against Minnesota, Draymond Green made comments about being labeled an “angry black man” after receiving another technical foul early in t…

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The Knicks Do It Again! Plus, the Real OKC Shows Up, and What’s Behind the Round 2 Madness? | Group Chat 1:08:39

5M ago1:08:39

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Justin, Rob, and Wos react to another improbable Knicks comeback victory to take a 2-0 lead over the Celtics. They discuss all the madness going on in the second round before talking about the Thunder bouncing back in a blowout victory to even their series with the Nuggets. They wrap things up by quickly taking a look at the two other semifinal ser…

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Nuggets Shock Thunder in Game 1 Victory. Plus, Knicks Defeat Celtics in OT Thriller | Real Ones 1:18:19

5M ago1:18:19

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The Nuggets took Game 1 in Oklahoma City thanks to a late-game 3 from Aaron Gordon, but the big topic of discussion was whether the Thunder should have fouled when they were up three late in the game and Jokic was off the floor. Logan, Raja, and Howard Beck discuss that and whether they saw who the real MVP is during the game. The Knicks defeated t…

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The Clippers Get Absolutely Waxed in Game 7. Plus, the Biggest Questions of Round 2 and Game 7 of Rockets-Warriors. | Group Chat 1:03:55

5M ago1:03:55

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Justin, Rob, and Wos are here to give their thoughts on the Clippers getting embarrassed in game 7 against the Nuggets. Then they preview some of the second round series. Then they wrap up with a game 7 Rockets-Warriors preview (52:50).Thunder-Nuggets: (32:10)Celtics-Knicks (38:23)Cavs-Pacers (47:52) The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. P…

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Gregg Popovich Steps Down as Spurs Head Coach. Plus, Future Possibilities for the Pistons | Real Ones 1:17:08

5M ago1:17:08

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Logan, Raja, and Howard Beck react to the breaking news that Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is leaving his current position, but remaining as the team president. (1:17) What legacy does the five-time champion head coach leave in San Antonio? (17:14) The Knicks eliminated the Pistons in the first round. What’s the future hold for the Pistons? (30:0…