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 Mondays and Thursdays, 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.
Latest Episodes
With the 2026 NBA draft just days away, Justin and J. Kyle Mann are joined by Tate Frazier to break down their mock draft. The guys go through “can't miss” prospects like Cameron Boozer to the hidden gems flying under the radar. They debate who's got the bag to be a franchise cornerstone and which player could pull off the biggest draft-night heist.
(00:00) Intro
(6:11) Draft Picks
(57:50) Wrapping up
Hosts: Justin Verrier and J. Kyle Mann
Guest: Tate Frazier
Producers: Victoria Valencia and Ashleigh Smith
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Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back together to close out the NBA Finals, which saw the New York Knicks take the crown back to the Big Apple for the first time in 53 years. What did we learn about Jalen Brunson and building a team around small guards? Did Wemby become a villain throughout this playoff run? What parts of his game does he need to improve? Plus, the guys recount how they got Ben Stiller on the pod the night the Knicks won the title and get into the Real One of the Week!
(00:00) - Intro
(03:36) - Jalen Brunson and small guards
(30:20) - Wemby discussion
(58:38) - Mike Brown's coaching arc
(1:06:48) - Real One of the Week
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Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck
Producers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford Augustin
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Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are here to give their thoughts on the New York Knicks ending their 53-year drought and becoming NBA champions. Then they talk about some ripple effects and takeaways from the Finals.
(00:00) Intro
(11:55) Jalen Brunson
(25:55) What’s next for Wemby and the Spurs?
(53:39) Finals ripple effects
Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann
Producers: Victoria Valencia, Isaiah Blakely, and Ben Cruz
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The Knicks have finally ended their 53-year championship drought, defeating the Spurs 94–90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals to capture the title. Logan Murdock and Howard Beck break down how New York got it done, and Knicks superfan Ben Stiller joins the pod to celebrate and relive the glory of a long-awaited championship.
(00:00) Intro
(0:44) Knicks Win
(06:26) - Jalen Brunson wins finals MVP
(38:42) - Wemby discussion
(52:41) - Ben Stiller joins the show!
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Hosts: Logan Murdock and Howard Beck
Guest: Ben Stiller
Producers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford Augustin
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Justin, Rob and Kyle catch their breath enough to fire up the microphones after a historic Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
They kick things off breaking down the finer details of OG Anunoby’s absurd game-winning tip-in before shifting to the Spurs’ side and discussing De’Aaron Fox’s questionable decision making down the stretch.
The guys then move into talking through how much of the game was the Knicks coming back vs. the Spurs melting down and whether or not it’s possible for San Antonio to recover after such an epic collapse.
Then, they close things out with their final thoughts heading into Game 5.
00:00 Intro
0:15 Knicks Comeback to win Game 4
8:16 Spurs' meltdown
48:12 Thoughts heading into Game 5
Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney and J. Kyle Mann
Producers: Victoria Valencia and Ben Cruz
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Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck discuss Game 3 of the NBA Finals, where the San Antonio Spurs defeated the New York Knicks 115–111. What did it take for the Spurs to earn their first win of the series on the road in the hostile environment of Madison Square Garden? Was Game 3 too physical? One host thinks so. Howard Beck, who was in attendance, also shares his firsthand perspective on an epic night at MSG. Plus, the mailbag!
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Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck
Producers: Victoria Valencia, Clifford Augustin, and Jeff Shearin
Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins
Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers
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Justin, Rob and Kyle fire up the mics immediately on this Friday night after Game 2 of the Finals to talk the Knicks grinding out a 2-0 lead.
The guys discuss the Knicks pulling through despite Jalen Brunson’s struggles and De’Aaron Fox’s indecisiveness being costly for the Spurs.
They also discuss the Knicks’ bench coming through in comparison to the Spurs’ bench before getting into the fact that Karl-Anthony Towns has outplayed Victor Wembanyama through two games and whether or not KAT is having his Dirk Nowitzki moment.
The show is closed with potential adjustments Mitch Johnson and the Spurs can make heading into Game 3 and beyond.
Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney and J. Kyle Mann
Producers: Jeff Shearin and Ben Cruz
Social: Keith Fujimoto
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Justin, Rob, and Kyle fire up the mics right after the New York Knicks’ huge Game 1 win in the 2026 NBA Finals.
(00:00) - The guys discuss Karl-Anthony Towns’s massive impact on the game, the Knicks’ overall defensive dominance in the second half, and of course, Jalen Brunson’s brilliance to close the game.
(33:38) - They close the show by talking about New York’s physicality on Victor Wembanyama, and adjustments the Spurs can make heading into Game 2.
Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney and J. Kyle Mann
Producers: Jeff Shearin and Ben Cruz
Social: Keith Fujimoto
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The most anticipated pod of the year has made its return: Yes, the Real Ones x Press Box collab that you’ve all been waiting for. Logan is joined by Bryan Curtis and Joel Anderson to break down the NBA broadcast partner power rankings. Find out where the guys ranked the NBC, Amazon, and ESPN studio shows and in-game broadcasts. Plus, Logan, Bryan, and Joel create their dream studio show!
Intro - (00:00)
NBC - (02:20)
Amazon - (22:23)
ESPN - (35:38)
Creating a studio show - (50:43)
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Host: Logan Murdock
Guests: Bryan Curtis and Joel Anderson
Producers: Victoria Valencia, Clifford Augustin, and Jeff Shearin
Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins
Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers
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Justin, Rob, and Kyle kick off the month of June with some NBA Finals talk!
(00:00)
The guys start with a few closing thoughts on Game 7 of the Western Conference finals and ponder potential next steps for the Oklahoma City Thunder, including whether trading Chet Holmgren is a viable option.
Then, they preview the 2026 NBA Finals by breaking down a few variables that may ultimately decide who will be crowned NBA champion, including:
How much has experience mattered/will it matter? (27:41)
What’s different about this year’s Knicks run? (35:14)
What’s the key individual or strategic matchup on the board? (45:04)
Which winning story line is more intriguing? (1:04:50)
They close out the show by making their official predictions for the winner of the series. (1:13:49)
Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, J. Kyle Mann
Producers: Jeff Shearin and Ben Cruz
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