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The Ringer

The Ringer NBA squad provides the insight, reporting, and analysis that you need in your life right here on The Ringer NBA Show. On Sundays and Wednesdays, check out 'Group Chat' with Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney and J. Kyle Mann . Tap in on Tuesdays and Fridays for 'Real Ones' with Logan Murdock, Raja Bell and Howard Beck.

The Ringer NBA Show

Logan Murdock and Raja Bell are back with another edition of Real Ones, taking a deep dive into the Western Conference hierarchy. Is it possible that the reigning champions, Oklahoma City Thunder, are even better than they were last season? Should they try to break the regular season win record? Are Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets on their heels? Plus, Steph Curry and Under Armour have decided to end their partnership. What does this mean for Steph’s brand moving forward?

(0:00:00) Intro

(1:08) FanDuel ad break

(3:38) Are the Thunder primed to repeat as champions?

(16:33) FanDuel ad break

(19:30) Have the Nuggets closed the gap on the Thunder?

(28:26) Can the Spurs grab the Western Conference crown this season?

(36:59) What are the Rockets’ chances of winning the conference without a true point guard?

(46:41) Will the Lakers be a realistic threat in the West once LeBron returns?

(52:04) Brad Beal out for the season and the Clippers are free-falling.

(55:37) Steph and Under Armour have split.

(1:04:06) Real One of the Week!

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Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellProducers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford AugustinAdditional Production Support: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins
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Who Really Runs the West? Plus, Steph and Under Armour Part Ways.

Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann react to Nico Harrison getting fired and discuss where the Mavs should go from here. Then they look at some other franchises and discuss whether they should blow up the roster and rebuild or stay the course they’re on.

(00:00) Intro(2:45) FanDuel ad break(3:22) Mavs fire Nico Harrison(22:42) What’s Next for A.D.?(43:45) Kings(59:50) Clippers(1:08:56) Celtics

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Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann

Producers: Ben Cruz, Isaiah Blakely, Victoria Valencia
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Blueprints for the Mavs’ Post-Nico Era. Plus, Should the Kings, Clippers, and Others Rebuild or Stay the Course? | Group Chat

Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck discuss the Dallas Mavericks relieving GM Nico Harrison of his duties on Tuesday. The Mavs went from contending for a title in 2024 to trading their franchise player just months later, and they currently find themselves at the bottom of the Western Conference. How will the Mavericks clean up the mess that Harrison left behind? Plus, every team has now played at least 10 games this season. What have been the biggest surprises and disappointments, and who would you least like to be?

0:00:00 Intro

1:01 FanDuel ad break

2:00 Initial reaction to Nico’s firing

34:37 Biggest surprises

41:41 Biggest disappointment

48:06 Who Would You Least Like to Be

Also, check out The Ringer's Michael Pina on Nico Harrison’s tenure as the Mavericks GM:https://www.theringer.com/2025/11/11/nba/nico-harrison-fired-dallas-mavericks.

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Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard BeckProducers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford AugustinAdditional Production Support: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins
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No More Nico in Dallas. Plus, Biggest Surprises So Far This Season. | Real Ones

Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are here to check in on some of the top rookies across the league. They start with the top pick, Cooper Flagg, and how he’s been doing in a dysfunctional Mavs offense. Then they talk about the exciting flashes from Pelicans rookies Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen. Next, they talk about the three Hornets rookies, V.J. Edgecombe, and Ace Bailey’s slow start. They wrap up with their thoughts on a handful of other rookies who have stuck out to them.

Intro (0:00:00)

FanDuel ad break (3:21)

Cooper Flagg (6:55)

FanDuel ad break (23:59)

Pels rookies (25:29)

Hornets rookies (44:12)

V.J. Edgecombe (59:22)

Ace Bailey (1:03:12)

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Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann

Producers: Ben Cruz, Isaiah Blakely, and Victoria Valencia

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Rookie Review: Are the Mavs Already Wasting Flagg? Plus, the Young Pels Show Spunk, Konnnnn!, and More. | Group Chat

Luka Dončić has found himself in the history books yet again to start the season. The Lakers have looked good thus far, holding second place in the West without LeBron James logging a single minute on the court. Logan Murdock and Raja Bell discuss the Lakers and how they should operate when LeBron returns. Luka’s former team, the Dallas Mavericks, find themselves in the bottom of the West following a loss to the Pelicans. Are they mismanaging Cooper Flagg’s development?

(0:00:00) Intro

(1:05) FanDuel ad break

(2:30) Luka’s historic start to the season

(5:12) What will the Lakers look like when LeBron returns?

(23:04) FanDuel ad break

(24:14) Cooper Flagg’s development

(41:11) Raja’s thoughts on tension between Ja Morant and the Grizzlies

(51:57) Real One of the Week

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Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellProducers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford AugustinAdditional Production Support: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins

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Luka and the LeBron-less Lakers Keep Rolling. Plus, Difficulties in Dallas. | Real Ones

Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann discuss the Thunder’s unbeaten franchise-record start of 8-0. Then they move to the East, starting with the sputtering Orlando Magic. They also talk about other struggling contenders and surprise teams like the Bulls and Sixers.

Intro (0:00:00)

Fan Duel ad break (3:40)

Thunder (4:28)

Magic (19:05)

Hawks (41:04)

Sixers-Bulls (52:53)

Pistons (1:00:24)

Top of the East predictions (1:07:37)

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle MannProducers: Ben Cruz, Isaiah Blakely, and Victoria Valencia

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Is It Time to Worry About the Magic? Plus, an Eastern Conference Gut Check and OKC’s Chance at 70-Plus Wins. | Group Chat

The Memphis Grizzlies and Ja Morant seem to be at a crossroads. The disgruntled star was suspended for a game recently following comments he made about the coaching staff and hasn't quite looked like the All-Star he’s been in the past. Logan Murdock and Howard Beck discuss the ongoing clash between Morant and the Grizzlies and what this might lead to. Plus, they touch on other teams who have been disappointing to start the season.Morant's recent comments about not enjoying basketball. 

Intro (0:00:00)

Fan Duel ad break (1:14)

Ja Morant's Future in Memphis. (2:16)

The disastrous start to the New Orleans Pelicans' season (39:22)

The up and down start to the Knicks’ season (40:15)

Are the Hawks in trouble without Trae? (43:31)

Were the expectations for the Mavericks set too high? (48:09)

Mailbag (54:18)

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Hosts: Logan Murdock and Howard BeckProducers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford AugustinAdditional Production Support: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins
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Does Ja Still Rule in Memphis? Plus, the NBA’s Most Underwhelming Teams So Far. | Real Ones

Justin and Rob are here to give their thoughts on the San Antonio Spurs' encouraging start to the season. Then, on the opposite end of the spectrum, they discuss the Pelicans' abysmal start to the season. Then J. Kyle Mann joins the show, and they talk about Ja Morant's on-court and postgame behavior that led to his one-game suspension. They talk about what his future and the Grizzlies' future look like. Then they wrap up with Justin’s favorite topic, the Portland Trail Blazers!

Intro (0:00:00)

FanDuel ad break (1:13)

Spurs (2:44)

Pelicans (18:57)

FanDuel ad break (28:09)

Ja Morant (29:44)

Trail Blazers (1:05:12)

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann

Producers: Ben Cruz, Isaiah Blakely, and Victoria Valencia

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How Far Can the Spurs Go This Season? Plus, the Mighty Trail Blazers, Ja Morant’s Future, and More | Group Chat

Logan Murdock and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones and jump right into the way-too-early MVP race for this season so far. Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs are off to a 5-0 start for the first time ever in franchise history. If the Spurs end the season atop of the West, is Wemby a lock for MVP? Who are the other candidates Logan and Howard are keeping an eye on this season? With Austin Reaves playing at an extreme, dark-horse MVP level, what does the future hold for him in a contract season? Plus, the GOAT has spoken in an exclusive interview with Mike Tirico on NBC about load management, but is he correct in his assessment with today’s players utilizing load management more?

(0:00:00) Intro

(1:42) Wemby and the Spurs contending in the West

(14:14) Are Giannis and the Bucks threats in the East?

(24:38) FanDuel ad break

(26:22) Can Tyrese Maxey keep up his MVP pace when Joel Embiid is fully healthy and Paul George returns?

(34:44) Is Nikola Jokic still the best player in the NBA?

(40:08) Will Austin Reaves be a Laker next season?

(57:10) Michael Jordan’s comments on load management

(1:16:55) Real One of the Week

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The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details.

Hosts: Logan Murdock and Howard BeckProducers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford AugustinAdditional Production Support: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins
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Way-Too-Early MVP Race. Plus, Reaves Island in Full Effect. | Real Ones

Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are back to take a look at some early-season trends and decide whether they are something or nothing.

Intro (0:00:00)

Sixers (2:40)

Scoring boom (15:01)

Jamal Murray (22:26)

Bulls (31:51)

Knicks (48:46)

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann

Producers: Isaiah Blakely, Victoria Valencia and Ben Cruz

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Is This Anything? Philly’s Edgelords, the Unstoppa-Bulls, and More Early Trends. | Group Chat

Logan, Raja, and Howard are back to look back at the weekend’s playoff games. They open the discussion with reactions to the Timberwolves blowing a 2-0 lead at home against the Nuggets (02:00). Then, they look at the Knicks losing their 2-0 lead against the Pacers (20:00), before turning to Mavericks-Thunder (36:30). Later, the guys are joined by producer Kerm to answer your mailbag questions (46:30).
Email us questions for Mailbag Monday! realonesmailbag@gmail.com
Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck
Producer: Jonathan Kermah
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Timberwolves and Knicks Blow 2-0 Leads | Real Ones

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