The Ringer’s John Gonzalez is joined by Shea Serrano to debate how the Western Conference playoffs will shake out (1:49). Then, Kevin O’Connor and Justin Verrier come on to discuss which teams could rise above the fray in the Eastern Conference (25:52) and which players belong on the All-NBA teams (39:21). Finally, Michael Baumann and The Rights To Ricky Sanchez’s Mike Levin join to talk all things Philadelphia 76ers (48:27).
Early Returns From a Potentially Historic Rookie Class | Group Chat
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
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