The Ringer NBA Show

Justin, Rob, and Wos discuss Kawhi’s injury and how it could affect the panic meter for the Clippers (3:39). Then, they rank the teams with the worst outlooks going forward (8:17). Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Producers: Carlos Chiriboga, Chia Hao Tat, and Victoria Valencia Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja are joined by the returning Howard Beck to discuss the Clippers’ chances as a championship team, and what could possibly come in the offseason if they can’t get it done this year (03:00). Later, the guys react to the NBA’s recent fine on Rudy Gobert and share a lot of thoughts on NBA officiating (35:00). Later, producer Kerm joins the guys to get into mailbag questions submitted by you! Email us questions for Mailbag Monday! [email protected] The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please checkout theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck Producer: Jonathan Kermah Production Assistant: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos take a look at five Western Conference teams and decide where they land on the panic meter. (03:40) Timberwolves (14:39) Clippers (24:08) Kings (32:50) Mavericks (47:28) Warriors Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Tucker Tashjian Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja discuss the tight Western Conference playoff race, how the play-in tournament is shaking out, and which teams at the bottom of the standings can potentially make some noise in the postseason (4:26). Next, they react to news that Ben Simmons is out for the season and share their mixed emotions on another disappointing season from the former All-Star forward (29:44). Finally, the guys close with their Real Ones of the Week (44:49). Email us questions for Mailbag Monday! [email protected] The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please checkout ringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Producer: Jonathan Kermah Production Assistant: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos start by discussing the dominance the Celtics have shown this season and also share some takeaways from their fourth-quarter collapse against the Cavaliers (3:53). Then they each rank the top five teams they think have the brightest futures over the next five years (23:05). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please checkout theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Producers: Isaiah Blakely, Chia Hao Tat, and Victoria Valencia Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan is joined by veteran sports journalist and Northwestern’s Director of Sports Journalism, J.A Adande, to discuss who they think has the greatest chance at winning MVP this season (02:00). Later, the guys discuss LeBron making history as the first player to score 40,000 points, and what it means in the context of being a Laker (34:00). Email us questions for Mailbag Monday! [email protected] The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please checkout theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Logan Murdock Guest: J.A Adande Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Wos are joined by J. Kyle Mann to talk all things Victor Wembanyama. They discuss his development both offensively and defensively, his rivalry with Chet Holmgren, and how the Spurs should build around him (5:13). They also get into some college prospects as we begin tournament season (55:10). Hosts: Justin Verrier and Wosny Lambre Guest: J. Kyle Mann Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Tucker Tashjian Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja react to last night’s Lakers comeback against the Clippers, and what it means for both teams at this point in the season (05:00). Later, the guys look at the Denver Nuggets ramping up and discuss the current state of the teams (35:00). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please checkout theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Producer: Jonathan Kermah Production Assistant: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos take a look at a handful of recent trends and discuss whether or not they're important to watch down the stretch of the regular season (6:35). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please checkout theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Chia Hao Tat Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan, Raja, and Howard discuss how basketball (and basketball media) is consumed in the modern age, the current state of NBA discourse, and how it differs from other sports (4:09). Next, the guys talk about Giannis Antetokounmpo’s place amongst the league’s all-time players and if he has enough time to catch up to other NBA greats in terms of championships (38:16). Finally, the guys close with Mailbag Monday (56:08). Email us questions for Mailbag Monday! [email protected] The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please checkout ringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck Producer: Jonathan Kermah Production Assistant: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices