The Ringer’s Juliet Litman and John Gonzalez check in on the state of the NBA through the first half of the season (0:34), preview Chris Paul's return to play the surging Los Angeles Clippers (15:20), laud the NBA’s efforts regarding social activism (26:15), review some quirky stories coming out of last week (35:52), and look forward to this week’s slate of games (39:34).
The Pros and Cons of the In-Season Tournament | Group Chat
Gilbert Arenas on Playing Against Great Defenders, Evolving Into an NBA Superstar, and the Lakers’ Overreliance on LeBron James | Real Ones
The Next Questions After the James Harden Trade | Group Chat
Early Season Overreactions and Panic Watch | Real Ones
Biggest Takeaways From the First Week-ish of the NBA Season | Group Chat
Wemby’s NBA Debut, the James Harden–76ers Standstill, and Changes to the 2024 NBA All-Star Game | Real Ones
Opening Night First Impressions | Group Chat
2023-24 NBA Season Preview: Expectations for Wemby’s Rookie Year, the Boston Celtics’ Championship Window, and Award Predictions | Real Ones
The 2023-24 NBA Season Entrance Survey | Group Chat
Steph Curry’s Preseason Game-Winner, Jordan Poole’s Revenge Season, and James Harden’s Trade Request Antics | Real Ones
Preseason Power Rankings, Part 5 | Group Chat
Preseason Power Rankings, Part 4 | Group Chat
Howard Beck Joins 'Real Ones,' Damian Lillard’s Bucks Preseason Debut, and What Wemby’s Hybrid Play Style Means for the NBA Big Man | Real Ones
Preseason Power Rankings, Part 3 | Group Chat
Preseason Power Rankings, Part 2 | Group Chat
Media Day Quotes That Grabbed Our Attention the Most. Plus, the Impact of Jrue Holiday to Boston. | Off Guard
Preseason Power Rankings, Part 1 | Group Chat
How Jrue Holiday Impacts the Celtics’ Title Chances, James Harden Skipping Media Day, and the Fractured Relationship Between Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers | Real Ones
Why Each Team Won With the Dame Trade, Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift Reactions, and a Lost in the Sauce Test | Off Guard
Instant Reaction to Damian Lillard's Trade to the Bucks | Group Chat
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