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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, Wosny Lambre and Rob Mahoney. Tap in on Tuesdays and Fridays for 'Real Ones' with Logan Murdock, Raja Bell and Howard Beck.
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What’s happening in D.C. sports outside your rush hour commute.
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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
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1:10:39Justin, 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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Hour 3 with Lynnell Willingham: Chris Russell Breaks down the Caps game one loss, Bobby Blanco Discusses Nats' bullpen woes
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32:52Hour 3 is action packed as Lynnell brings on some well-known guest to break down the Capitals and Nationals in the final hour of overtime.
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Hour 2 with Lynnell Willingham: NFL Insider Jori Epstein breaks down her one-on-one with Jayden Daniels, More offseason talk
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43:13Callers were fuming this hour! Lynnell thinks Dallas may have had the best offseason in the NFC East, and people got steamed up. Later on, Yahoo Sports' Jori Epstein joined the show to break down her conversation with Commanders' QB Jayden Daniels.
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Hour 1 with Lynnell Willingham: Dallas acquires George Pickens; did the Cowboys close the gap on the Commanders a bit?
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Nuggets Shock Thunder in Game 1 Victory. Plus, Knicks Defeat Celtics in OT Thriller | Real Ones
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1:20:19The 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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Hour 3 with Doc Walker: Capitals Chances with Carolina, NFL Reigns Supreme
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Hour 1 and 2 with Doc Walker: RFK 2.0 & Hoops Talk: Doc Walker with Tony Massenburg, Darryl Grant & Thom Loverro
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1:21:15oc Walker hosts a powerhouse roundtable to break down two of the biggest storylines in D.C. sports: the resurrection of RFK Stadium and the drama of the NBA Playoffs. He’s joined by former NBA champion Tony Massenburg, Redskins legend Darryl Grant, and veteran Washington Times columnist Thom Loverro for a high-energy, wide-ranging conversation.…
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Hour 3 with Lynnell Willingham: Concerns about safety, NBA Playoffs and Game 7's
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Hour 2 with Lynnell Willingham: Lynnell does the Josh Conerly challenge. Yes, you read that right.
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Hour 1 with Lynnell Willingham: RFK 2.0, what has you most excited?
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44:19Lynnell Willingham goes solo in this electric hour to break down what the return of RFK Stadium means for Washington, D.C. From the echoes of the Hogs to a new generation of sports moments, Lynnell reflects on the cultural power of bringing football back to the heart of the city.
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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
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1:04:55Justin, 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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Lynnell Willingham Hour 1: The Caps move on to Round 2 of the playoffs and the Commanders stadium deal
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44:47Hour 1: The Caps take on the Carolina Hurricanes in round 2 of the playoffs / A closer look at the stadium deal on the RFK location / Issues on the City Council with getting the stadium deal passed / It would be a huge fumble if DC doesn't get stadium deal done
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Lynnell Willingham Hour 2: Details on the new stadium deal and what to name it?
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36:27Hour 2: Is the deal a given or already dead before the City Council even votes? / Will the return on investment for a new stadium be worth it for the city? / What name might a new DC football stadium have? / NFL.com's power rankings are out, where do the Commanders sit?
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Lynnell Willingham Hour 3: Matt Simms, the NFL Draft and how the Commanders look going into the 2025 season
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38:42Hour 3: Matt Simms talks to Lynnell about the draft and Shedeur Sanders / Are the Commanders ranked too high after the draft? / Which positions need the most help on the Commanders? / Catching up with the Nationals after the NFL draft
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Adam "Awadd" Epstein Hour 1: All About the NBA Playoffs
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43:46Hour 1: NBA Playoff roundup / Awadd breaks down round 2 NBA playoff matchups / Callers give opinions on the NBA playoffs / The ups and downs of the 2025 NBA Playoffs
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Adam "Awadd" Epstein Hour 2: The Commanders 2025 Offseason Moves
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38:41Hour 2: Do we want Cooper Flagg on the Wizards? / What grade would you give Adam Peters for the offseason? / Mitch Tischler talks about the Commanders offseason moves / Adam Peters orchestrated another impressive draft for the Commanders
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Adam "Awadd" Epstein Hour 3: The Commanders offseason and the Kentucky Derby
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40:59Hour 3: Jaylin Lane is an amazing athlete with a ton of versatility / Which Commander draft pick is under the most pressure in training camp? / Matt Valdez of the Junkies talks about betting on the Kentucky Derby / A look ahead to the 2025 Commanders season
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Gregg Popovich Steps Down as Spurs Head Coach. Plus, Future Possibilities for the Pistons | Real Ones
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1:19:08Logan, 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…
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The Wolves Finish Off the Lakers, and the Rockets Nearly Blow a Blowout | Group Chat
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1:02:35Justin, Rob, and Wos are here to give you their immediate thoughts on the Wolves ending the Lakers' season in five games. They look ahead to the LA's offseason and discuss what the team might look to do. Then, they talk about the Rockets' win at home against the Warriors to keep their season alive (44:22). This episode is brought to you by Degree D…
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Houston Hasn’t Been a Problem for the Warriors. Plus, Do the Heat Need a Shift in Culture? | Real Ones
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1:06:44Logan and Raja open the pod by talking about the Warriors taking a commanding 3-1 lead in their opening-round series against the Rockets on Monday night. Has Draymond Green successfully gotten into the Rockets' heads and muddied up the series (2:40)? The Miami Heat were swept by the Cavaliers in Game 4, losing by 55(!) points to end their season. A…
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RFK Legends: Mike Nelms, Raleigh McKenzie, and the Soul of D.C. Football
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41:50Doc Walker returns with another powerful hour dedicated to RFK Stadium’s legacy. This time, he’s joined by former Washington greats Mike Nelms and Raleigh McKenzie, who share unforgettable stories from the golden days at RFK. From the roar of the crowd to the brotherhood built on the field, they reflect on what made RFK special — not just as a stad…
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Home Again: Doc Walker on the Commanders' Return to RFK
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41:23In hour one, Doc Walker hosts an emotional and electrifying conversation about the Washington Commanders' long-awaited return to RFK Stadium. Joined by legendary members of the original "Hogs" — Tony McGee, Don Warren, and Jeff Bostic — Doc reflects on the rich history, unforgettable memories, and the powerful meaning of bringing football back to t…
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Hour 1 with Lynnell Willingham: Breaking down the Commanders picks in the 2025 Draft
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42:36Hour 1 with Lynnell Willingham: With the 2025 NFL Draft in the books, Lynnell breaks down the Commanders 5 picks and says the team held true to the method of taking the best player available
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Hour 2 with Lynnell Willingham: More Draft breakdown/ your calls/ and Logan Paulsen gives his thoughts on the draft
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44:03Hour 2 with Lynnell Willingham: Lynnell finishes his draft pick breakdown/ Call lines open up to give you're thoughts on the draft/ Logan Paulsen of Take Command joins the show and gives his thoughts on the draft
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Hour 3 With Lynnell Willingham: Back out to your calls to give your thoughts on the explosive draft class
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40:11Lynnell continues to break down the Commanders' 2025 draft class, talking about the explosiveness of the new draft picks and back to your calls to give your opinion on the draft. Lynnell also spends some time breaking down the matchup coming up between the Nats and the Mets.
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Logan Paulsen joins Lynnell to break down the 2025 draft
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17:22Logan Paulsen joins Lynnell to give his analysis of the Commanders' 2025 draft class and gives his thoughts on the way Adam Peters handled the draft.
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Gordon’s 0.1-Second Miracle Dunk Saves Denver. Plus, a Steph Classic and Offseason War Rooms for the Grizzlies and Heat. | Group Chat
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1:16:23Justin, Rob and Wos are back to recap Saturday nights games. They start with the thrilling Nuggets win over the Clippers that culminated with Aaron Gordon's absurd game-winning dunk. Then, they discuss Golden State’s unlikely win over the Rockets without Jimmy Butler before wrapping up with the Thunder sweeping the Grizzlies and the Heat going down…
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VA Tech WR Coach Fontel Mines on Jaylin Lane
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6:15Mines joins Lynnell & Denton on Draft Day 3 to discuss the now ex-Hokies WR Jaylin Lane, who was selected by the Commanders in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
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Hour 3 with Awadd Radio: More callers react to the Commanders' draft, Sam Cosmi Joins the Show
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37:52The final hour with Awadd was action-packed. He took tons of calls about the Commanders' needs for the rest of the draft. Also, Commanders' guard Sam Cosmi Joins over the phone.
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Hour 1 and 2 With AWADD Radio: Breaking Down the Commanders First Two Draft Selections
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1:24:13Awadd is all in on the draft on this Saturday! He reacts and takes your calls following the Commanders' first two draft choices.
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KAT Leads Knicks to Game 3 Win. Plus, Grizzlies Fall and Face an Uncertain Future. | Real Ones
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1:15:31Logan, Raja, and Howard mf'in Beck are back and start the pod with Karl-Anthony Towns's dominant night in Detroit (2:08). Now that the Knicks have regained home-court advantage, how should fans feel after the victory? What are we learning from the OKC-Memphis series (25:08)? Are we a game away from seeing the Grizzlies break up their Big 3—Ja Moran…
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Jimmy Goes Down (and So Do the Warriors). Plus, the Wolves’ West Finals Chances and More Playoff Future Questions | Group Chat
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1:08:47Justin, Rob, and Wos are here after another night of game 2 playoff action. They start with the Rockets beating the Warriors and discuss what impact a potentially unhealthy Jimmy Butler could have on the rest of the series (3:52). Then, they take a look at some of the other series with Justin asking the guys one question about Heat-Cavs (21:12), Cl…
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Kawhi Dominates in Denver. Plus, Cade Was the Man in the Garden. | Real Ones
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1:05:23Kawhi Leonard put on a show in Denver on Monday night to even up the series against the Denver Nuggets. Logan and Raja open up the pod by discussing the greatness that was displayed (1:39). What adjustments can the Nuggets make to get out of the first round? The Pistons took Game 2 in Madison Square Garden thanks to Cade Cunningham, who poured in 3…
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Hour 2 and 3 with Doc Walker: Travis Hunter's puzzling comments, Ben Standig Joins the Show, Commanders Drafting at 29
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Hour 1 with Doc Walker: Nationals, Commanders, and Mount Rushmore of sports venues
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Denver Rides the Russ Roller Coaster, the Wolves Overwhelm the Lakers, and More Top-line Takeaways From Saturday’s Game 1s. | Group Chat
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1:07:35Justin, Rob, and Wos are here right after the first set of game 1s with their immediate reactions. They start by discussing Denver’s game 1 win in overtime against the Clippers (3:15). Then they talk about the Timberwolves impressive road win over the Lakers (23:55). Then the Knicks comeback victory at home over the Pistons (33:50) before wrapping …
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Hour 1 with Lynnell Willingham: What is the proposed stadium at the RFK site going to do for the community?
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43:02Hour 1 with Lynnell Willingham: A DC Sports Muckbang / What is the proposed stadium at the RFK site going to do for the community? / Eric Flack of WUSA9 gives details on the RFK stadium site deal / What impact will the stadium deal have on DC's budget?
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Hour 2 with Lynnell Willingham: David Harrison talks about the Commanders draft options
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39:12Hour 2 with Lynnell Willingham: Where does Josh Harris rank among the other DC team owners? / Could the stadium deal help DC's struggling restaurant industry? / David Harrison talks about the Commanders draft options
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Hour 3 with Lynnell Willingham: Chris "The Rooster" Russell talks about the NHL playoffs and the Caps
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43:07Hour 3 with Lynnell Willingham: The Commanders have some big decisions to make regarding the draft / The Bucks are not looking good against the Pacers today / Chris "The Rooster" Russell talks about the NHL playoffs and the Caps / Will the Caps get back to playing at an elite level this week?
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Hour 4 with Lynnell Willingham: Wizards GM Will Dawkins comments on the offseason and draft
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26:47Hour 4 with Lynnell Willingham: Wizards GM Will Dawkins comments on the offseason and draft / The Wizards need a lottery pick in the top 3 / The Bucks fall to the Pacers
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Hour 1 with Adam "Awadd" Epstein: A look at the first round of the NBA Playoffs
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41:53Hour 1 with Adam "Awadd" Epstein: The NBA's regular season was bad but that doesn't mean the playoffs will be / Does the NBA regular season have too many games? / The first round of the NBA playoffs has amazing match ups / Awadd's 2025 NBA playoff bracket
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Hour 2 with Adam "Awadd" Epstein: What are the options in front of the Commanders in the 2025 NFL Draft
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37:20Hour 2 with Adam "Awadd" Epstein: The NFL Draft is this Thursday, will Adam Peters trade back? / What are the Commanders most pressing needs heading into the draft? / We're addicted to Commanders success the time to win is now / Should the Commanders draft an edge rusher or best player available?
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Hour 3 with Adam "Awadd" Epstein: Michael Phillips talks about the Commanders choices in the draft
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39:24Hour 3 with Adam "Awadd" Epstein: Michael Phillips talks about the Commanders choices in the draft / Should the Commanders take the best trade available? / Do the Commanders need an upgrade in the wide receiver room? / This is an important draft for the Commanders
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Full ‘Real Ones’ NBA Playoff Preview! Who Has the Most to Gain From Playoff Success? | Real Ones
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1:21:59The NBA playoffs will begin Saturday after Friday’s play-in games wrap up. Logan, Howard, and Raja give their thoughts and predictions for what will happen in the opening round. What does Nikola Jokic have to do to overcome a scorching hot Clippers team to avoid a first-round exit (2:46)? Are the Lakers true title contenders? Can Anthony Edwards ta…
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Playoff Verrierables: East and West Previews, the Looming Offseason, and More | Group Chat
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1:40:07Justin, Rob, and Wos are here to give their instant reactions to the Bulls-Heat and Kings-Mavs play-in games. Then, they preview the rest of the playoffs with another edition of the Verrierables (21:40). They take a look at some of the biggest storylines from each conference and give predictions for each first-round series. The Ringer is committed …
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The Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the regular season and now enter the playoffs as one of the favorites to win the West thanks to MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. For nearly two decades, the Thunder have been one of the unlikeliest success stories in NBA history. In the win-now-at-all-costs superteam era, the Thunder have prioritized buildi…
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Could the Warriors See a Complete Overhaul With Early Exit? Plus, the Phoenix Dysfunction. | Real Ones
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1:11:23Logan and Raja open the pod with the mess that is the Phoenix Suns (1:50). What led to coach Mike Budenholzer’s firing, and where will Kevin Durant end up this offseason? The Pelicans fired head of basketball ops David Griffin after another injury-ridden, disappointing season (25:22). Should he be at fault for Zion Williamson’s shortcomings as a fr…
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Finale Fallout: Best First-Round Series, Play-in Preview and the First Annual Chattie Awards. | Group Chat
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1:31:58Justin, Rob, and Wos are here with an action-packed show starting with some of the news around the NBA, including the Suns firing Mike Budenholzer and the Pelicans firing David Griffin. Then, they talk about playoff matchups and preview the play-in games for both conferences. After that, Rob and Wos are tasked with figuring out whether certain name…
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Hour 2 with Rick "Doc" Walker: Lou Holder talks about the greatness of Ovi and Nico Iamaleava leaving Tennessee
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41:37Hour 2 with Rick "Doc" Walker: Lou Holder talks about the greatness of Ovi and the Caps current slump / Lou Holder sticks around and talks about the impact of Nico Iamaleava leaving Tennessee / The Ja Morant situation seems very similar to the one Gilbert Arenas had / There's something different about the Masters…
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Hour 3 with Rick "Doc" Walker: Donna Hopkins of Pro Football Plus looks ahead to the NFL Draft
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46:56Hour 3 with Rick "Doc" Walker: Donna Hopkins of Pro Football Plus looks ahead to the NFL Draft / More on Ja Morant and an old baseball story / Do the Commanders need to upgrade at kicker? / Which players are you most excited for in the NFL Draft?
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