The Ringer’s Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor discuss the recent Jimmy Butler–led Minnesota Timberwolves surge (0:58), speculate about the Phoenix Suns’ future with Devin Booker at the helm (18:33), and debate the change in the role of 3-pointers (31:09). Then, they analyze how the San Antonio Spurs have managed to thrive in the absence of key players (37:31), wonder if DeMarcus Cousins should be shooting 3s (46:01), and evaluate the likelihoods of recent trade rumors (48:23).
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Another All-Time Clippers Stinker. Plus, Is LeBron Better Off Leaving L.A.? | Group Chat
Timberwolves Send the Suns Home in a Sweep | Real Ones
The Lakers Finally Beat Denver, Orlando Goes Electric, and More From Saturday’s Playoff Slate. | Group Chat
The Suns’ Flawed Approach, Kawhi Leonard’s Career Crossroads, and Where Do the Bucks Go from Here?
The Nuggets' Greatness, Embiid's 50-Ball, and Suns in Trouble | Real Ones
A Celtics Therapy Session. Plus, Resetting Every First-Round Series After Two Games. | Group Chat
One Burning Question for Each Game 1 of Opening Playoffs Weekend | Real Ones
Top-Line Takeaways From All of Saturday’s Game 1s | Group Chat
Playoff Preview and Jontay Porter Banned From the NBA | Real Ones
First-Round Playoff Verriables. Plus, Batum Saves the Sixers. | Group Chat
Previewing the Play-In Tournament Games. Plus, Can the Pacers Upset the Bucks? | Real Ones
Biggest Winners of the NBA Finale, Plus NBA Playoff Preview! | Group Chat
Is the Playoff Race Still Wide-Open? Plus, NBA Dynasties Vs. Competitive Balance. | Real Ones
All-NBA Picks (Also in Pencil) | Group Chat
2024 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Inductees and the MVP Awards Race | Real Ones
Awards Ballots (in Pencil) | Group Chat
The Disappointing Milwaukee Bucks and Beefing NBA Owners | Real Ones
How Embiid’s Return Impacts the East, Plus Giant-Killer Rankings | Group Chat
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