The Ringer NBA Show

No Justin today, so Rob and J. Kyle Mann make four early-season proclamations and decide whether they believe them to be true or not.

(00:00) Intro

(4:00) Rookie scale option news

(18:18) Luka Doncic

(35:42) Knicks

(49:32) Darius Acuff Jr.

(1:06:44) Pistons

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Hosts: Rob Mahoney and J. Kyle Mann

Producers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah Blakely

Additional Production Support: Kevin Cureghian and Chris Wohlers

Production Supervision: Jack Wilson and Ben Cruz

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Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones! Who and what have been the biggest surprises and disappointments thus far in the 2026-27 season? Why are there so many injuries at the start of this season, and what can the league do to fix this problem? The great Ernie Johnson has announced that he will be retiring after the season. Bryan Curtis and Joel Anderson from The Press Box join Logan to discuss his legacy and what’s next for 'Inside the NBA.' Plus, Real One of the Week.

(01:31) - Surprises and disappointments

(1:03:21) - Ernie Johnson announces retirement

1:40:07) - Real One of the Week

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Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck

Guests: Bryan Curtis and Joel Anderson

Producers: Jeff Shearin, Victoria Valencia, and Clifford Augustin

Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins

Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers

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Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann were live in Minneapolis! They tiered the Western Conference after all the injury news involving some major stars, drafted some under-the-radar Wolves players, and answered questions from the audience.

(0:00) Intro

(5:48) A reassessment of the western conference

(50:59) Wolves "That Guy" draft

(1:12:32) Audience questions

And don’t forget, the Group Chat guys are doing a live show on Thursday December 10th, at Hi-Fi Indy in Indianapolis, IN. Buy your ticketshere!

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

Producers: Victoria Valencia, Isaiah Blakely, and Ben Cruz

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Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones! The Miami Heat still remain winless on the season. Has Bam Adebayo’s game been altered by the addition of Giannis Antetokounmpo? How can the costars mesh in the Heat's system? Plus, Thunder G/F Jalen Williams went down with a devastating leg injury that will likely keep him out for the season. How can the Thunder move forward without him, and how will his injury reshape the Western Conference? Plus, we unveil a new segment: Tales From the Road With Raja.

*Editor’s note: This episode was prerecorded before the news of Anthony Edwards’ injury broke.

(02:30) - Heat struggle early in the season

(35:53) - Jalen Williams suffers leg injury

(50:34) Knicks' rings conundrum

(59:04) Tales From the Road With Raja

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Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck
Producers: Oscar De La Luz, Victoria Valencia, and Clifford Augustin
Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins
Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers

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No J. Kyle Mann today, but Justin and Rob are here to talk about some of the most intriguing teams and players from around the league in this early part of the season.

(00:00) Intro

(8:05) Rockets

(25:26) Raptors

(34:10) Caleb Wilson

(45:16) Tyrese Maxey

(56:33) Thunder and live reaction to Jalen Williams's injury

(1:04:56) Wizards

And don’t forget, the Group Chat guys are doing a live show on Tuesday, October 27th at the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis, MN! And a live show Thursday December 10th, at Hi-Fi Indy in Indianapolis, IN. Buy your ticketshere!

Hosts: Justin Verrier and Rob Mahoney

Producers: Victoria Valencia, Isaiah Blakely, and Ben Cruz

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Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones to dive into what impressed them in this first week of NBA action. LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards showed out in their season debuts. Are they the perfect match in Minnesota? Plus, Luka and the Lakers destroyed Steph and the Warriors in their openers while having a back-and-forth with rookie Yaxel Lendeborg. Are people sleeping on the Lakers, and should Steph seek his way out of Golden State?

(01:13) - LaMelo and Ant ball out. Plus, Giannis is back.

(28:47) - First impression of Luka and the Lakers. Plus, what’s next for the Warriors?

(1:00:57) - Leftover impressions: Tyrese, Dame, and Fred VanVleet were impressive in their returns.

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Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck

Producers: Jeff Shearin, Oscar De La Luz, Victoria Valencia, and Clifford Augustin

Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins

Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers

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Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J.Kyle Mann are back to discuss their top takeaways from the real opening night of the NBA.

(0:00) Intro
(6:36) Timberwolves-Heat
(28:09) Grizzlies-Jazz
(39:30) Blazers-Suns
(51:16) Hawks-Magic
(59:00) Lakers-Warriors
(1:05:06) Pacers-Pelicans

And don’t forget, the Group Chat guys are doing a live show on Tuesday, October 27, at the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota! Plus, a live show Thursday, December 10, at HI-FI Indy in Indianapolis, Indiana. Buy your ticketshere!

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J.Kyle Mann
Producers: Victoria Valencia, Stefan Anderson, and Ben Cruz
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Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with their reactions to an exciting Opening Night to the NBA season.

(0:00) Intro
(1:16) Spurs-Thunder
(23:04) Knicks-Sixers
(42:51) Celtics-Pistons

Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck
Producers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah Blakely
Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins

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Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are back with the highly anticipated Verrierables! They talk about surprise teams and the best young players and make award and Finals predictions.

(0:00) Intro

(7:46) Surprise first Verrierable

(34:19) Second Verrierable

(1:06:17) Third Verrierable

(1:26:56) Fourth Verrierable

And don’t forget, the Group Chat guys are doing a live show on Tuesday, October 27, at the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota! Plus, a live show Thursday, December 10, at HI-FI Indy in Indianapolis, Indiana. Buy your tickets here!

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

Producers: Victoria Valencia, Isaiah Blakely, and Ben Cruz

Additional Production Support: Trevor Rabone

Production Supervision: Jack Wilson

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Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are here with the final edition of the preseason power rankings, Part 6. They reveal who they think are the top teams in the league ranked 5-1.

(00:00) Intro

(3:56) Timberwolves

(32:00) Sixers

(1:03:16) Knicks

(1:19:40) Spurs

(1:41:02) Thunder

And don’t forget, the Group Chat guys are doing a live show on Tuesday, October 27th at the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis, MN! Buy your ticketshere!

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

Guest: Chris Ryan

Producers: Victoria Valencia, Isaiah Blakely, and Ben Cruz

Studio Production: Jeff Shearin, Kevin Cureghian, Chris Thomas, Chris Wohlers, and Jonathan Ratliff

Production Supervision: Jack Wilson

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Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are back with Part 5 of the preseason power rankings and they reveal the teams ranked 10-6.

(00:00) Intro

(5:51) Rockets

(25:10) Lakers

(42:58) Nuggets

(1:03:15) Celtics

(1:18:38) Cavaliers

And don’t forget the Group Chat guys are doing a live show on Tuesday, October 27th, at the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis, MN! Buy your ticketshere!

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

Producers: Victoria Valencia, Isaiah Blakely, and Ben Cruz

Studio Production: Jeff Shearin, Kevin Cureghian, Chris Thomas, Chris Wohlers, and Jonathan Ratliff

Production Supervision: Jack Wilson

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Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are back with part 4 of the preseason power rankings, and they're talking about the teams ranked 15-11.

(00:00) Intro

(4:56) Magic

(25:26) Pistons

(52:09) Heat

(1:10:38) Raptors

(1:33:40) Pacers

And don’t forget the Group Chat guys are doing a live show on Tuesday, October 27th at the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis, MN! Buy your ticketshere!

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

Producers: Victoria Valencia, Isaiah Blakely, Liz Jerry, and Ben Cruz

Studio Production: Trevor Rabone Kevin Cureghian, Chris Thomas, Chris Wohlers, and Jonathan Ratliff

Production Supervision: Jack Wilson

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Part 3 of the preseason power rankings is here, and Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are unveiling the teams ranked 20-16.

(00:00) Intro
(4:12) Hornets
(26:08) Warriors
(42:38) Trail Blazers
(1:07:20) Hawks
(1:19:18) Jazz

And don’t forget that the Group Chat guys are doing a live show on Tuesday, October 27, at the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis! Buy your tickets here!
Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann
Producers: Victoria Valencia, Isaiah Blakely, Liz Jerry and Ben Cruz
Studio Production: Trever Rabone, Kevin Cureghian, Chris Thomas, Chris Wohlers, and Jonathan Ratliff
Production Supervision: Jack Wilson
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Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are back for Part 2 of the preseason power rankings. This time they are joined by Bill Simmons! They discuss the teams ranked 25 and 24 before the guys finish up with the teams ranked 23 through 21.

(00:00) Intro

(3:00) Pelicans

(28:34) Grizzlies

(52:40) Mavericks

(1:15:09) Wizards

(1:36:43) Suns

And don’t forget the Group Chat guys are doing a live show on Tuesday, October 27th at the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis, MN! Buy your ticketshere!

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

Guest: Bill Simmons

Producers: Victoria Valencia, Isaiah Blakely, and Ben Cruz

Studio Production: Kevin Cureghian, Chris Thomas, Chris Wohlers, and Jonathan Ratliff

Production Supervision: Jack Wilson

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Preseason Power Rankings Part 1 | Group Chat
Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are back with the annual preseason power rankings! As usual, the guys start with the lowest ranked teams: 26-30.
(00:00) Intro
(7:23) Kings
(28:50) Bucks
(44:24) Nets
(59:59) Clippers
(1:15:55) Bulls

And don’t forget the Group Chat guys are doing a live show on Tuesday, October 27th at the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis, MN! Buy your tickets here!

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann
Producers: Victoria Valencia, Isaiah Blakely, Liz Jerry, and Ben Cruz
Studio Production: Kevin Cureghian, Chris Thomas, Chris Wohlers, and Jonathan Ratliff
Production Supervision: Jack Wilson
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Logan Murdock and Howard Beck are joined by Tyler Parker to discuss the best- and worst-case scenarios for the Western Conference teams. Will Wemby be on a revenge tour all season and capture the Larry O’Brien, MVP, and DPOY? Could one team see their All-World MVP center ask for an exit out of town? How far can Luka and the Lakers go with LeBron no longer in Los Angeles?

Hosts: Logan Murdock and Howard Beck
Guest: Tyler Parker
Producers: Logan Murdock, Victoria Valencia, Jacob Cornett, Clifford Augustin and Ben Cruz
Production Supervision: Jack Wilson and Conor Nevins

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Logan Murdock and Howard Beck are joined by Tyler Parker to discuss the best- and worst-case scenarios for each team in the Eastern Conference. Can the Knicks become champions again? Is LeBron under too much pressure in Philly? Plus, which teams are Finals contenders?
Hosts: Logan Murdock and Howard Beck
Guest: Tyler Parker
Producers: Logan Murdock, Victoria Valencia, Jacob Cornett, Clifford Augustin, and Ben Cruz
Production Supervision: Jack Wilson and Conor Nevins

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Logan Murdock and Howard Beck are joined by Jason Concepcion to share their hottest takes ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. Who will win MVP this season? Which teams will see the conference finals? Plus, how will LeBron fit with the Sixers?
Hosts: Logan Murdock and Howard Beck
Guest: Jason Concepcion
Producers: Logan Murdock, Victoria Valencia, Jacob Cornett, Clifford Augustin, and Ben Cruz
Production Supervision: Jack Wilson and Conor Nevins

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Logan Murdock is joined by Van Lathan and Jomi Adeniran of the Ringer-Verse for a special edition of Real Ones: Heroes and Villains of the NBA. Which NBA star that switched teams this offseason could be entering his hero era? Which NBA team owner should be embracing their villain era? Plus, has analytics ruined NBA discourse?
(00:00) - Heroes
(59:53) - Villains
Host: Logan Murdock
Guests: Van Lathan and Jomi Adeniran
Producers: Logan Murdock, Victoria Valencia, Clifford Augustin, and Ben Cruz
Studio Production: Chris Thomas, Jamie Yukich, Jonathan Ratliff, and Chris Wohlers
Production Supervision: Jack Wilson and Conor Nevins

Show Art: Neil Francisco

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Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are back with another edition of Group Chat and take a deep dive into the mess that was ClippersGate and the funniest moments of the whole scandal. Did this ultimately just become a pissing contest between Steve Ballmer and the NBA? Plus, there are some intriguing training camp battles to look forward to in the next couple of weeks. Which veteran signings could become starters for their new teams?

05:26 - Kawhi finally returns to Toronto and leaves the Clippers in the dust

21:18 - The misreporting of the scandal

42:50 - Intriguing training camp battles and starting lineups: Knicks, Lakers, Heat, Wizards, and Mavericks

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Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Kyle Mann

Producers: Victoria Valencia, Liz Jerry, and Clifford Augustin

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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