The Ringer NBA Show
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.
Episodes
October 31, 2025 • 85 mins
Logan Murdock and Howard 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, d...
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October 29, 2025 • 64 mins
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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October 28, 2025 • 66 mins
Week 1 of the NBA season is officially in the books, and Victor Wembanyama continues to wow with his MVP-like play so far this season. Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard mf’in Beck discuss whether it’s possible that we’re seeing the first player since Giannis who can win MVP and DPOY. The rookie class has shown up and shown out in their first week as professionals. Who’s in the very, very early lead for Rookie of the Year? The Si...
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The Most Intriguing First Impressions From the First Week-ish of the 2025-26 NBA Season | Group Chat
October 27, 2025 • 81 mins
Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are here to each give three first impressions from the first week of the NBA season.
Intro (0:00:00)
Austin Reaves (2:17)
Milwaukee Bucks (13:11)
Miami Heat (20:08)
FanDuel ad break (28:59)
LaMelo Ball (30:06)
Jonathan Kuminga (37:42)
Kyshawn George (47:11)
Toronto Raptors (55:37)
Ajay Mitchell (1:00:00)
Cedric Coward (1:09:56)
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October 24, 2025 • 68 mins
Logan Murdock, Raja Bell and Howard MF’in Beck are back with another edition and dive right into the latest on the NBA probe. How will this define commissioner Adam Silver’s legacy? Logan’s MVP pick Victor Wembanyama had a stellar opening night. Just how terrified should the league be of his rapid development?
(0:00:00) Intro
(0:57) Welcome
(0:3:22) Latest on the NBA Gambling probe.
(22:00) How long until Victor Wembanyama is ...
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October 23, 2025 • 85 mins
Justin and Rob are back to talk about the start of this new NBA season, but first they address some news surrounding the podcast. They then welcome their newest cohost, J. Kyle Mann, and begin the show with talk of the arrests of Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier. Later, they go over their takeaways from the opening nights of the season. And finally: the debut of Name That Take, where Kyle and Rob are given clues and have to guess ...
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October 22, 2025 • 63 mins
Logan Murdock and Howard Mf’n Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones fresh off a visit to Crypto.com for the Warriors-Lakers season opener. OKC also began their championship title defense with a double OT victory over the Houston Rockets. Plus, Michael Jordan makes a resurgence into the basketball hemisphere.
Hosts: Logan Murdock, Howard Beck, and Raja Bell
Producers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford Augustin
Additiona...
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October 20, 2025 • 73 mins
Justin and Rob start by discussing some of the notable rookie extension contracts that got signed today. Then they look back at their power rankings and discuss whether any news or injuries have changed their opinion of a team. To wrap, they run through some news and notes from the preseason before they give their award predictions and a finals pick.
Intro: (0:00:11)
Rookie Extensions: (2:08)
Power Rankings Mulligans: (29:32)
P...
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October 17, 2025 • 72 mins
Welcome back to Real Ones! Logan is officially back from leave and hype to pod with Howard and Raja. The NBA season tips off next week, which means that the Real Ones have to do a season preview and of course talk about LeBron James.
Who’s the best team in the Eastern Conference?
Who’s your Eastern Conference sleeper?
Who’s your Western Conference sleeper?
Are we confident that the Rockets will perform well this season?
Should...
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October 16, 2025 • 92 mins
Justin, Rob, and Wos are here for the finale of their preseason power rankings. The guys reveal the top five teams in the NBA.
Intro: (0:00:00)Team no. 5: (8:59)Team no. 4: (25:57)Team no. 3: (41:47)Team no. 2: (54:35)Team no. 1: (1:11:19)The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny LambreProducers...
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October 13, 2025 • 95 mins
Justin, Rob, and Wos are back for Part 5 of their preseason power rankings. But first, Justin and Wos address LeBron James’s injury and how it will impact the Lakers. The guys then reveal the teams they ranked 10 through 6.
Intro: (0:00:00)Team no. 10: (16:03)Team no. 9: (29:56)Team no. 8: (46:25)Team no. 7: (58:35)Team no. 6: (1:15:33)
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October 10, 2025 • 72 mins
Howard Beck and Raja Bell are back with another edition of Real Ones, and open the pod with Raja's notable absence on The Ringer’s list of the 21st century's best NBA names. Plus, who are the best teams in NBA history to never win a championship? Is it the 2018 Rockets team with James Harden and CP3? Could it be the early 2000’s Kings teams that ran into the Lakers, or perhaps one of Raja’s Suns teams? For the first time in his car...
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October 9, 2025 • 72 mins
Justin, Rob, and Wos are back for Part 4 of their preseason power rankings. This time, they reveal the teams they ranked 15 through 11.
Intro: (0:00:00)Team no.15: (5:44)Team no.14: (20:09)Team no.13: (32:55)Team no.12: (45:46)Team no.11: (56:05)
Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny LambreProducers: Ben Cruz, Isaiah Blakely, and Victoria Valencia
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October 6, 2025 • 75 mins
Justin, Rob, and Wos are here for Part 3 of their preseason power rankings. This time, they are revealing the teams they ranked 20 through 16.
Intro: (0:00:00)
Team no. 20: (8:33)
Team no. 19: (28:13)
Team no. 18: (36:55)
Team no. 17: (48:48)
Team no. 16: (1:05:20)
Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre
Producers: Ben Cruz, Isaiah Blakely, and Victoria Valencia
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Howard Beck and Raja Bell are back with another edition of Real Ones! The Warriors have re-signed Jonathan Kuminga to a two-year, $48.5 million contract that has a team option on the second year. Howard and Raja discuss how Kuminga will navigate the upcoming season on the court as he seeks to get a longer term deal and more opportunity to showcase his talents. Is Giannis Antetokounmpo quietly looking for a way out of Milwaukee? Wil...
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October 2, 2025 • 84 mins
Justin, Rob, and Wos are back for the second installment of the preseason power rankings. This time, they are revealing the teams they ranked 25 through 21.
Intro: (0:00:00)Team no. 25: (4:39)Team no. 24: (25:03)Team no. 23: (41:22)Team no. 22: (51:57)Team no. 21: (1:05:06)
Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny LambreProducers: Ben Cruz, Isaiah Blakely, and Victoria Valencia
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September 29, 2025 • 67 mins
Justin, Rob, and Wos are officially back to preview the 2025-26 season with their annual preseason power rankings. Part 1 is about the bottom five in their rankings.
Intro: (0:00:00)
Team no. 30: (4:32)Team no. 29: (18:46)Team no. 28: (30:14)Team no. 27: (39:25)Team no. 26: (54:46)
Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny LambreProducers: Ben Cruz, Isaiah Blakely, John Richter, and Victoria Valencia
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September 26, 2025 • 55 mins
The NBA is back in just under a month, which means that teams are holding their media days before heading off to training camp. Howard Beck and Raja Bell discuss the most interesting quotes from media days and the new-look Zion Williamson. The Rockets were hit with the unfortunate news that Fred VanVleet will be out for the season after suffering an ACL tear. How important is FVV to the Rockets, and what potential replacements shou...
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September 18, 2025 • 82 mins
Howard Beck and Michael Pina have five burning questions across the league as teams prepare for training camp. First, they discuss the continued Kawhi Leonard–Clippers saga and how this could change people's views of the Clippers. Beck and Pina also discuss what Adam Silver might have meant when talking about the NBA being a highlights-based sport. Will LeBron and the Lakers separate after the season is over? Will Cooper Flagg be t...
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September 11, 2025 • 71 mins
Justin and Wos are back and they’re joined by Howard Beck to talk about his takeaways from Adam Silver’s latest press conference (2:33). Then, they get into their thoughts on the Kawhi Leonard–Clippers scandal. Lastly, they wrap up by talking about Josh Giddey’s contract extension (48:13), and the decision fellow restricted free agents Jonathan Kuminga and Quentin Grimes still have to make.Hosts: Justin Verrier and Wosny LambreGues...
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