The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier are joined by Haley O’Shaughnessy to chat about the ballooning hype for Joel Embiid (1:20), the possible precariousness of the "new old-look" Cleveland Cavaliers (8:50), and the awkward roster fits for the revamped Minnesota Timberwolves (18:55). Then, they bring on Paolo Uggetti to debate the meaning behind Kyrie Irving’s bizarre comments regarding the Cavs (26:10), whether Kyle Kuzma can maintain his impressive preseason performance (35:55), and if Carmelo Anthony will be good for the Oklahoma City Thunder (38:35).
Why Fighting in the NBA Is (Mostly) Extinct, and Advice for Young All-Stars | Real Ones
Second-Guessing The Ringer’s Top 100 Rankings | Group Chat
Do the Warriors Still Have What It Takes to Make a Late-Season Run? Plus, Kobe’s Statue Reveal. | Real Ones
The Next Questions After the Trade Deadline | Group Chat
Trade Deadline Instant Reactions | Group Chat
The Current State of LeBron With the Lakers | Real Ones
Trade Deadline Matchmaker. Plus, the Latest Flap Over Embiid’s Flap. | Group Chat
Dame and KD Return to Their Former Teams, and Why the New Player Participation Rule Is Flawed | Real Ones
Divvying Up the Pre-Deadline Title Pie. Plus, What’s in an Hourglass Emoji? | Group Chat
LeBron and Steph’s Historic Rivalry and The Explosion of Individual Scoring in the Modern NBA | Real Ones
The Most Interesting Teams Ahead of the Trade Deadline. Plus, Embiid Ducks Jokic (Again). | Group Chat
Why Doc Rivers Is an Upgrade for the Bucks and What It’s Like to Deal With Trade Rumors as a Player | Real Ones
Can Doc Rivers Fix the Bucks? Plus, the Heat Just Got Scary. | Group Chat
Does Kevin Durant Belong in the GOAT Discussion? Plus, Mailbag Monday! | Real Ones
All-Star Ballots: Starters and Reserves | Group Chat
Are the Pacers a Finals Contender With Pascal Siakam? Plus, the Most Interesting Trade Targets and Potential Destinations. | Real Ones
Pascal Siakam to the Pacers Trade Reaction. Plus, Round 1 of Embiid vs. Jokic, and Chet: Live and in Color. | Group Chat
The Most Interesting Players Ahead of the Trade Deadline | Group Chat
What Is Going On With Recent NBA Officiating? Plus, Tyronn Lue’s Phenomenal Coaching | Real Ones
A Surprise Kawhi Extension, the Bucks’ Big Problem, and Ja and Haliburton Injury Ripple Effects | Group Chat
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