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Justin, Rob, and Kyle fire up the mics immediately after Game 2 of the NBA Finals to talk about the Knicks grinding out a 2-0 series 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 closes with potential adjustments Mitch Johnson and the Spurs can make heading into Game 3 and beyond.Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney and J. Kyle MannProducers: Jeff Shearin and Ben CruzSocial: Keith Fujimoto Buy any two Ferrero Brands and you could win $1 million. Visit GoAllInAndWin.com to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 MannProducers: Jeff Shearin and Ben CruzSocial: Keith Fujimoto The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplinesBuy any two Ferrero Brands and you could win $1 million. Visit GoAllInAndWin.com to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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) Hit the mailbag: realonesmailbag@gmail.com 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 The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Buy any two Ferrero Brands and you could win $1 million. Visit GoAllInAndWin.com to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Buy any two Ferrero Brands and you could win $1 million. Visit GoAllInAndWin.com to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones and dive right into the Spurs win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals to force Game 7. How will this series be remembered with these two teams who seem to be headed for a future rivalry? Also, have we been giving the Knicks too much credit for seemingly running through a depleted Eastern Conference? Plus, Real One of the Week! Western Conference Finals Game 6 recap - (02:23) Spurs-Thunder matchup against Knicks - (32:24) Lottery reform - (1:04:26) Real One of the Week - (1:08:28) Hit the mailbag: realonesmailbag@gmail.com 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 The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Order and it will come. Like today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Kyle return to take a closer look at the ongoing Thunder-Spurs series through the lens of OKC’s reputation of getting favorable calls. The guys discuss whether the reputation is warranted, what the perception means for the team, and if it’s being driven by actual people. They also dive into the Spurs’ struggles in Game 5 and wonder aloud whether Alex Caruso is the secret MVP of this series for Oklahoma City. The trio close out the show by talking through the Finals-bound New York Knicks. They figure out who on the current roster has made themselves a Knicks fan favorite for life before sorting through their feelings on if they now see Karl-Anthony Towns differently as a player. (00:00) Intro (3:52) OKC’s reputation (34:10) Spurs-OKC  (57:58) Knicks Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J.Kyle Mann Producers: Victoria Valencia and Ben Cruz Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins Additional Production Support: Chris Wohlers Show Art and Graphics: John Richter Social: Keith Fujimoto The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Order and it will come. Like today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones, and they jump right into the New York Knicks making the Finals for the first time in 27 years! What are their chances of winning the Finals, considering they’re getting even more time to rest while San Antonio and OKC battle it out for the Western Conference? What’s next for the Cavaliers after getting swept by the Knicks? Should they re-sign James Harden following his abysmal conference finals? Do they need a complete overhaul? Plus, a Game 5 Western Conference Finals preview and the mailbag! Intro - (00:00) Knicks advance to the NBA Finals - (02:00) What’s next for the Cavaliers? - (21:32) Game 5 WCF preview - (52:35) Mailbag - (55:00) https://www.theringer.com/2026/05/26/nba/thunder-spurs-dynasty-nba-offseason-trade-rumors-victor-wembanyama Hit the mailbag: realonesmailbag@gmail.com 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 The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Order and it will come. Like today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Kyle are back after Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals, where the Spurs tied OKC 2-2. They tackle five big questions as the series hits reset. Is Wemby already the greatest player in the league? Who do the Knicks want to win the West? Can the Knicks win it all? The guys answer these questions and more ahead of tonight’s Game 4 between the Knicks and Cavs in the Eastern Conference Finals. (00:00) Intro(7:52) Spurs-Thunder(29:11) Is Wemby already the best in the league?(52:11) Who are the Knicks rooting for?(58:56) Knicks-Cavs(1:02:04) Should LeBron return to the Cavs? Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle MannProducers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah BlakelyProduction Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor NevinsAdditional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Order and it will come. Like today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck jump right into Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals as the Oklahoma City Thunder regain home-court advantage against the San Antonio Spurs. What did the Thunder do differently to defend Victor Wembanyama? Which Thunder players stepped up in a big way to help secure the victory? Plus, a Game 3 preview of the Eastern Conference Finals and Real One of the Week!Intro - (00:00) Thunder Game 3 Victory - (01:48) Knicks-Cavs Game 3 Preview - (34:40) Real One of the Week - (49:09)Hit the mailbag: realonesmailbag@gmail.comHosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard BeckProducers: Victoria Valencia, Clifford Augustin, and Jeff ShearinProduction Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor NevinsAdditional Production Support: John Richter and Chris WohlersThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines The NBA Playoffs on NBC and Peacock. It’s Playoff Time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No J. Kyle Mann today, so Justin and Rob immediately react to another close game between the Thunder and Spurs. They talk about how the Thunder tied the series, injuries for both teams, and more. Then they briefly talk about the Cavs-Knicks series and what adjustments the Cavs need to make. Then, they wrap up with the news of Jason Kidd getting fired by the Mavericks, and they debut the Offseason Wheel of Destiny! (00:00) Intro(2:34) Fan Duel ad break(3:10) Thunder-Spurs Game 2(37:56) Fan Duel ad break(38:51) Cavs-Knicks thoughts(55:41) Amazon Prime ad break(56:13) Jason Kidd fired(1:03:29) Offseason Wheel of Destiny Hosts: Justin Verrier andd Rob MahoneyProducers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah BlakelyProduction Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor NevinsAdditional Production Support: John Richter and Chris WohlersThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines.Order and it will come. Like today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones. They discuss the epic Game 1 of the Western Conference finals, where Victor Wembanyama made history by being the youngest player ever to score 41 points and grab 24 boards in the playoffs. What can the Thunder do to keep Wemby from having another historic performance in Game 2? How did the Spurs manage to frustrate back-to-back MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander? Even though they got blown out in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semis, did the Pistons actually exceed expectations this season? Plus, the mailbag! Intro (00:00) FanDuel Presenting Sponsor (1:10) Wemby’s historic night (2:01) Strategy for Game 2 (21:00) NBC/Peacock Ad Read (47:50) The Pistons' elimination (48:21) Mailbag (54:49) Hit the mailbag: realonesmailbag@gmail.com 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 The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines The NBA Playoffs on NBC and Peacock. It’s Playoff Time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are previewing the conference finals! But they start by talking about the Cavs' Game 7 win over the Pistons and what’s next for Detroit. Then they preview Thunder-Spurs before wrapping up with Cavs-Knicks.(00:00) Intro(0:00) Cavs-Pistons Game 7 recap(0:00) What’s next for Detroit?(0:00) Thunder-Spurs preview(0:00) Cavs-Knicks previewHosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle MannProducers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah BlakelyProduction Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor NevinsAdditional Production Support: John Richter and Chris WohlersThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines.Order and it will come. Like today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan Murdock and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones. They jump right into the San Antonio Spurs defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals and advancing to the Western Conference Finals. Could the Oklahoma City Thunder–Spurs matchup be just the beginning of an epic rivalry? Did the Cleveland Cavaliers completely fumble the bag by falling to the Detroit Pistons in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, with Game 7 now headed back to Detroit? Steve Kerr is returning to the Golden State Warriors. Do they have any chance to contend during the remainder of his tenure as head coach? Plus, more on the Philadelphia 76ers and Bob Myers leading the search for their new President of Basketball Operations. Intro - (00:00) FanDuel Ad Read - (01:10) Spurs-Wolves - (01:57) What’s next for the Timberwolves? - (08:00) Spurs-Thunder WCF matchup preview - (12:01) Cavaliers-Pistons headed to Game 7 - (29:30) Amazon Prime Ad Read - (39:55) Bob Myers and the Sixers search - (56:22) Real One of the Week - (1:04:55) Hit the mailbag: realonesmailbag@gmail.com Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, 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 The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Order and it will come. Like today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are here right after the Cavs win their first game on the road this postseason and take a 3-2 lead over the Pistons. Then, they talk about Dylan Harper’s breakout and what they think the ceiling is for his career. They wrap up with some of Kyle’s observations from the NBA combine. (00:00) Intro (4:00) Fan Duel ad break (4:39) Cavs-Pistons (28:14) Fan Duel ad break (29:07) Amazon Prime ad break (29:39) Dylan Harper (52:21) Kyle's combine observations Check out Rob’s article on Dylan Harper here: https://www.theringer.com/2026/05/13/nba/dylan-harper-san-antonio-spurs-rookie-playoffs Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle MannProducers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah BlakelyProduction Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor NevinsAdditional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Order and it will come. Like today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan Murdock and Raja Bell are back with another edition of Real Ones and get right into the Lakers being eliminated by the Oklahoma City Thunder and what’s next for LeBron James as he heads into free agency. How should we look back on the season that LeBron had? Where should he head next? What is it going to take to beat a Thunder team that seems to be unstoppable? Should Victor Wembanyama have been suspended for elbowing Naz Reid? Are the Wolves not getting the respect they deserve? Do the Cavaliers have the Pistons figured out? (0:00) Intro(0:59) Fan Duel ad break(1:00) - Logan recaps Baby Keem show (4:30) - Lakers get swept (12:00) - What should LeBron do next? (19:00) - OKC and calls (27:48) Amazon Prime ad break(30:00) - Wolves being physical with Wemby (46:00) - Cavaliers even the series Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, Howard Beck Producers: Victoria Valencia, Clifford Augustin, and Jeff Shearin Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris WohlersHit the mailbag: ⁠realonesmailbag@gmail.com⁠ The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit ⁠https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines Order and it will come. Like today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are here to talk about the winners and losers of the NBA draft lottery. Then they share some of their thoughts from all the playoff series. Check out J. Kyle's Mann's mock draft here. (00:00) Intro (1:59) Fan Duel ad break (2:37) Winners from the draft lottery (42:11) Fan Duel ad break (43:20) Losers from the draft lottery (54:19) Amazon Prime ad break (54:51) Knicks-Sixers (1:00:34) Spurs-Timberwolves (1:07:29:00) Pistons-Cavs (1:13:29) Lakers-Thunder Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann Producers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah Blakely Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Order and it will come. Like today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan Murdock, Raja Bell and Howard Beck are back with a late night edition of Real Ones, and get right into Spurs-Wolves and Knicks-Sixers Game Three. Just how impactful has Victor Wembanyama been on both ends of the floor? What can the Minnesota Timberwolves do to reduce his impact? The Knicks beat the Sixers easily without OG Anunoby due to a hamstring injury. Are the Knicks the best team left in the east? Are the Thunder quickly becoming the villains of the NBA? Plus, was Draymond Green’s remarks to Charles Barkley out of line? (00:00) Welcome Back to Real Ones (00:45) - Fan Duel Presenting Sponsor (01:56) - Spurs-Wolves (22:18) - Knicks-Sixers (33:01) - Amazon Prime Ad Read (38:03) - OKC villain arc (45:29) - Draymond Green’s comments to Charles Barkley (56:10) - Real one of the Week Hit the mailbag: realonesmailbag@gmail.comHosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, Howard BeckProducers: Victoria Valencia, Clifford Augustin, and Jeff ShearinProduction Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor NevinsAdditional Production Support: John Richter and Chris WohlersThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Order and it will come. Like today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are here after the Knicks and Spurs' wins over the Sixers and Timberwolves. They also discuss their thoughts on Cavs-Pistons and Lakers-Thunder. They wrap up with talking about Jaylen Brown's latest livestream.00:00) Intro (4:23) Fan Duel ad break (5:01) Spurs-Wolves (19:42) Knicks-Sixers (39:45) Fan Duel ad break (40:40) Pistons-Cavs (51:13) Amazon Prime ad break (51:45) Lakers-Thunder (1:03:19) Jaylen Brown's livestream Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle MannProducers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah BlakelyProduction Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor NevinsAdditional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Order and it will come. Like today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones and review the Game 1 action from the Wolves-Spurs and Sixers-Knicks. Despite Victor Wembanyama’s historic night, the Spurs lost game one on their home floor. Have we been sleeping on the Wolves? The Knicks crushed the Sixers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semis, but is there a bright side for the Sixers? Plus, the guys discuss Jaylen Brown’s comments on his Twitch stream about officiating in the first round of the playoffs against the Sixers. (00:00) Welcome Back Real Ones (00:50) FanDuel Presenting Sponsor Ad Read (1:56) Ant Man returns. Timberwolves def. Spurs 104-102 in Game 1 (15:50) The Knicks blowout the 76ers, 137-98, in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semis (26:25) Jomi’s Pack Watch! (25:44) Men’s Wearhouse Ad Read (30:02) Cavaliers-Pistons Preview (36:16) Jaylen Brown’s Comments on Twitch (51:45) Mailbag Check out these new articles written by our hosts: Howard Beck: https://www.theringer.com/2026/05/04/nba/nba-playoffs-2026-boston-celtics-denver-nuggets-games-parity-history Logan Murdock: https://www.theringer.com/2026/05/05/nba/oklahoma-city-thunder-villains-shai-gilgeous-alexander Hit the mailbag: realonesmailbag@gmail.com Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, 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 The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit to learn more about the resources and helplines. When you need your fit to deliver, we’ve got you. Shop Men's Wearhouse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are here to talk about what they learned from round 1 before previewing round 2 by talking about 1 thing they’re going to be watching for. And they wrap up with the news of Masai Ujiri becoming the team president of the Dallas Mavericks. Publishing note: This episode was filmed and set to release before Round 2 of the Playoffs. Any predictions or commentary reflect the sentiments before tonight’s slate of playoff games. (00:00) Intro  (4:30) Fan Duel ad break (5:09) Round 1 takeaways  (8:49) Celtics-Sixers  (12:48) What’s Next for Orlando? (24:22) Jaylen Brown’s livestream (36:14) Fan Duel ad break (45:08) Jokic blowback  (1:03:52) Amazon Prime ad break (1:04:24) Playoff Scapegoats (1:15:31) Respect the regular season  (1:21:22) What we’re looking for in Round 2  (1:34:17) Mavs hire Masai Ujiri Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann Producers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah Blakely Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit to learn more about the resources and helplines. Order and it will come. Like today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices