The Ringer’s Juliet Litman and John Gonzalez unpack the drama surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers (0:58), evaluate the updated All-Star voting process (8:52), project the impact of players returning to action (14:38), and wonder if the Toronto Raptors could contend with the top-tier teams (20:24). Then they discuss some regrettable choices by players named Paul (24:49), react to eccentric news stories in basketball (30:47), and preview this week’s slate of games (34:01).
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
What Will the Lakers Do Post-LeBron? Plus, the Red-Hot Mavs and Rockets. | Real Ones
Say One Nice Thing: The East’s Bottom Five | Group Chat
Is the NCAA Still Effective at Developing Prospects? Plus, Sue Bird on the Rapid Ascent of Women’s Basketball. | Real Ones
This Is March: What We Believe (and Don’t Believe) From the Season’s Final Stretch | Group Chat
The Unfair Michael Jordan–Anthony Edwards Comparisons and Adam Silver’s Legacy as an NBA Commissioner | Real Ones
Mailbag: First-Team All-NBA, Improving Stars, Pop Vs. Phil Jackson, and More | Group Chat
Joel Embiid Chooses Team USA Over France and LeBron Enters the Podcast Space | Real Ones
Say One Nice Thing: The West’s Bottom Five | Group Chat
Kyrie Irving’s Wild Buzzer Beater and Why the Mavs Could Be the Most Dangerous Play-in Team. Plus, the Perils of Instant Replay. | Real Ones
The Play-In Pressure Index | Group Chat
Checking in on the Western Conference Play-in Pool. Plus, KD’s Legacy and Ascent on the All-Time Scoring List | Real Ones
No-Power Rankings | Group Chat
Is This the Clippers’ Last Chance at a Championship? | Real Ones
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