The Ringer Nba Show

Sabreena Merchant of SB Nation joins Wos to wrap a bow on the NBA season, with the two friends discussing how the Celtics fell apart in the NBA Finals, if Jayson Tatum is the type of guy you can build a championship team around, and why we should start thinking of the Warriors like the Duncan-Parker-Ginobili Spurs. Plus, an NBA draft preview (23:00), and the offseason storylines Sabreena and Wos are looking forward to (27:34). Host: Wosny Lambre Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Seerat start by sharing their reactions to the Warriors winning the NBA championship. They discuss all the factors, moments, and player moves that Golden State made that contributed to their success, and then speculate on what’s next for the Boston Celtics. Hosts: Chris Ryan and Seerat Sohi Producer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan is joined by Rob Mahoney to discuss what they’re looking for in Game 6, whether this is a legacy-defining game for Jayson Tatum, and how the Warriors’ depth has played in the series so far. Host: Logan Murdock Guest: Rob Mahoney Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks start their conversation talking about why teams have been failing at maximizing picks 6 through 10 in the NBA draft in recent years. They then dissect, comp, and speculate the futures of some of their favorite forwards in the upcoming draft, specifically Keegan Murray (8:55), Tari Eason (26:44), and Jeremy Sochan (41:03). Hosts: J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks Production Assistance: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos start by discussing the Warriors taking a 3-2 lead in the series, and they try to figure out how and if the Celtics can get back into the series. Then they discuss the news that Zach LaVine is expected to re-sign with the Bulls. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja get together before Game 5 of the NBA Finals to talk about Steph Curry’s incredible performance in Game 4 and what adjustments the Celtics need to make in Game 5 in order to take control of the series. Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wos is joined by The Athletic’s Jay King to discuss what the Celtics did wrong down the stretch of Game 4 and what adjustments can they make moving forward. Host: Wosny Lambre Guest: Jay King Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Seerat start the pod by sharing their reactions to the Celtics' Game 3 win over the Warriors and contemplating whether Draymond Green's postgame podcasting is impacting his performance in the series. They then discuss Utah's new coaching vacancy and debate whether the Jazz can replicate the Celtics' postseason success using a similar team-building philosophy (22:30). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Seerat Sohi Producer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja open by discussing Game 3 of the NBA Finals and how the Warriors' lackadaisical style of play has come back to haunt them in the series (1:18). Then they discuss the Celtics' growth and how their athleticism has propelled them (15:32), what the Warriors need to find their rhythm again, and the latest NBA news (37:41). Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Producers: Sasha Ashall and Stefan Anderson To ask a question for the mailbag, call 510-469-0294 or email realonesmailbag@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks begin the pod by sharing their reactions to the NBA Finals. They then do a deep evaluation of rising NBA prospect Shaedon Sharpe, including his draft status, possible team destinations, and comps with current NBA players and other potential rookies, particularly Jaden Ivey (7:30). Hosts: Jonathan Tjarks and J. Kyle Mann Producer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos start by running through some NBA Finals story lines and deciding whether they are fact or fiction (6:20). Then they briefly talk about Quin Snyder’s resignation (48:07). Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja discuss the first two games of the NBA Finals series between the Warriors and Celtics, including the Warriors' collapse in Game 1 and their blowout win in Game 2. Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wos is joined by The Athletic's Jon Krawczynski to discuss the Timberwolves future. They start by discussing the new ownership group, what to do with D'Angelo Russell, the Karl Anthony Towns–Anthony Edwards dynamic, and much more. Host: Wosny Lambre Guest: Jon Krawczynski Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Assistance: Benjamin Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Seerat debate and analyze every angle of the Boston Celtics’ impressive victory over the Golden State Warriors in the first game of the NBA Finals, including Boston’s defensive game plan against the Warriors’ Big Three (14:13), the interesting coaching moves made from both benches (28:23), and the probability of the Celtics continuing their magical fourth-quarter shooting streak through the rest of the series. They end their discussion by speculating on the adjustments Golden State will make and sharing their picks for Game 2 (32:37). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Seerat Sohi Producer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja discuss the ins and outs of the matchup between the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors, talk about how this NBA Finals could affect the legacy of Steph Curry, and predict what they think will happen in this series. Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Producers: Sasha Ashall and Devon Manze Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos discuss the seven biggest questions for the Celtics and Warriors ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, Wosny Lambre Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wos is joined by The Athletic's Marcus Thompson to discuss what makes this Warriors team different from past iterations, and how they put it all together to reach the NBA Finals. Host: Wosny Lambre Guest: Marcus Thompson Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Seerat contemplate some of the roster issues facing NBA teams this offseason and what they could learn from current playoff contenders, notably the Boston Celtics. They discuss and debate a few of the most prominent players and teams in this regard, including Zach LaVine (10:15), the Dallas Mavericks (20:31), the Minnesota Timberwolves (25:21), and the Brooklyn Nets (27:32). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Seerat Sohi Producer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Rob are joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss the Boston Celtics winning Game 5 on the road and taking a 3-2 series lead over the Miami Heat. They talk about adjustments Miami can make to come back in the series, and big-picture thoughts on the Heat's roster. Then, they talk about the Mavericks keeping their season alive with a Game 4 win over the Warriors, if they can come back to win the series, and some team-building thoughts for next season (39:48). Hosts: Justin Verrier and Rob Mahoney Guest: J. Kyle Mann Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks are together again and ready to offer up their thoughts on the 2022 NBA draft. First, Tjarks provides an update on how he’s doing (2:00) and what it’s been like watching the Mavericks’ playoff run (4:00). Next, they examine the history of no. 1 draft picks and share which players could fill that slot this year (6:00). Finally, they discuss the state of the Magic, Thunder, and Rockets and which players they think make the most sense for each (23:00). Hosts: J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks Producers: Benjamin Cruz and Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices