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).
What It Takes to Transition From an Up-and-Coming Team to a Conference Contender, and Which Young Teams Are Potential Pretenders | Real Ones
NBA Panic Meter | Group Chat
The Questionable Giannis Ejection, LeBron’s Miami Heat Legacy, and the 76ers’ Early Success Without Harden | Real Ones
Believe It or Not: Early-Season Surprises | Group Chat
First Impressions of the NBA’s In-Season Tournament Games and Underwhelming Teams That Deserve the Benefit of the Doubt | Real Ones
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
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