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This week Michael Pina's filling in for Howard and is joined by Raja Bell to hand out some awards after a quarter of the season. They give their picks for MVP (2:46), Defensive Player of the Year (15:25), Coach of the Year (24:07), Rookie of the Year (31:50), Most Improved Player (36:24), and Sixth Man of the Year (44:40).
Hosts: Michael Pina and Raja Bell
Producer: Isaiah Blakely
Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz
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Does the NBA Have a Problem—and If So, What’s the Fix? Plus, a Cup Quarterfinals Primer. | Group Chat
Justin, Rob, and Wos discuss the narrative that the NBA has a problem, whether they agree with that premise, and how to fix what problems the league might have. Then they briefly preview the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup (1:07:28).
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Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre
Producer: Isaiah Blakely
Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz
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What’s the Future of the NBA Cup and the All-Star Game? Plus, NBA Comeback Player of the Year Award. | Real Ones
Howard is joined by Rachel Nichols of Fox Sports 1 and ‘All the Smoke’ to discuss a myriad of NBA topics. The NBA Cup is in the closing stages as teams head to Vegas before the semis and finals, but what’s the future of the NBA Cup (4:22)? The All-Star game got yet another revamp, but will the competitiveness of the game ever return (20:14)? What’s going on with Joel Embiid and the knee (39:53)? Howard and Rachel give their NBA pardons (45:51). Plus, mailbag on Clippers and Knicks, as well as Howard and Rachel’s favorite interviews ever.
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Host: Howard Beck
Guest: Rachel Nichols
Producer: Clifford Augustin
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
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Western Conference Confidence Scale | Group Chat
Justin, Rob, and Wos are here to tier the Western Conference. They start at the bottom and work their way up to the best teams in the conference.
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Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre
Producer: Isaiah Blakely
Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz
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1:16:23
NBA Panic Meter. Plus, Do the Nets Not Understand the Assignment?
Howard and Michael Pina pull out their panic meters for five separate teams. What’s in store for the Lakers this season? There are some concerning numbers that they might not be able to fix with their current roster (9:22). Why isn't Howard panicking yet about the Sixers (35:03)? Is it time to panic if you’re a Nets fan (44:40)? Plus, mailbag and Real one of the Week!
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Hosts: Howard Beck and Michael Pina
Producer: Clifford Augustin
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
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The Ringer NBA squad provides the insight, reporting, and analysis that you need in your life right here on The Ringer NBA Show. On Mondays and Thursdays, check out 'Group Chat' with Justin Verrier, Wosny Lambre and Rob Mahoney. Tap in on Tuesdays and Fridays for 'Real Ones' with Logan Murdock, Raja Bell and Howard Beck.