The Ringer NBA Show

Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones to dive into what impressed them in this first week of NBA action. LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards showed out in their season debuts. Are they the perfect match in Minnesota? Plus, Luka and the Lakers destroyed Steph and the Warriors in their openers while having a back-and-forth with rookie Yaxel Lendeborg. Are people sleeping on the Lakers, and should Steph seek his way out of Golden State?

(01:13) - LaMelo and Ant ball out. Plus, Giannis is back.

(28:47) - First impression of Luka and the Lakers. Plus, what’s next for the Warriors?

(1:00:57) - Leftover impressions: Tyrese, Dame, and Fred VanVleet were impressive in their returns.

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Read Logan’s interview with Warriors head coach Steve Kerr

https://www.theringer.com/2026/10/21/nba/steve-kerr-golden-state-warriors-roster-trades-nba-season

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Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck

Producers: Jeff Shearin, Oscar De La Luz, Victoria Valencia, and Clifford Augustin

Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins

Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers

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Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J.Kyle Mann are back to discuss their top takeaways from the real opening night of the NBA.

(0:00) Intro(6:36) Timberwolves-Heat(28:09) Grizzlies-Jazz(39:30) Blazers-Suns(51:16) Hawks-Magic(59:00) Lakers-Warriors(1:05:06) Pacers-Pelicans

And don’t forget, the Group Chat guys are doing a live show on Tuesday, October 27, at the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota! Plus, a live show Thursday, December 10, at HI-FI Indy in Indianapolis, Indiana. Buy your tickets here!

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J.Kyle MannProducers: Victoria Valencia, Stefan Anderson, and Ben CruzThe Club for every holiday club. Sam’s Club.
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Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with their reactions to an exciting Opening Night to the NBA season.

(0:00) Intro(1:16) Spurs-Thunder(23:04) Knicks-Sixers(42:51) Celtics-Pistons

Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard BeckProducers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah BlakelyProduction Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins

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Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are back with the highly anticipated Verrierables! They talk about surprise teams and the best young players and make award and Finals predictions.

(0:00) Intro

(7:46) Surprise first Verrierable

(34:19) Second Verrierable

(1:06:17) Third Verrierable

(1:26:56) Fourth Verrierable

And don’t forget, the Group Chat guys are doing a live show on Tuesday, October 27, at the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota! Plus, a live show Thursday, December 10, at HI-FI Indy in Indianapolis, Indiana. Buy your tickets here!

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann

Guest: David Jacoby

Producers: Victoria Valencia, Isaiah Blakely, and Ben Cruz

Additional Production Support: Trevor Rabone

Production Supervision: Jack Wilson

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Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are here with the final edition of the preseason power rankings, Part 6. They reveal who they think are the top teams in the league ranked 5-1.

(00:00) Intro

(3:56) Timberwolves

(32:00) Sixers

(1:03:16) Knicks

(1:19:40) Spurs

(1:41:02) Thunder

And don’t forget, the Group Chat guys are doing a live show on Tuesday, October 27th at the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis, MN! Buy your tickets here!

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J.Kyle Mann

Guest: Chris Ryan

Producers: Victoria Valencia, Isaiah Blakely, and Ben Cruz

Studio Production: Jeff Shearin, Kevin Cureghian, Chris Thomas, Chris Wohlers, and Jonathan Ratliff

Production Supervision: Jack Wilson

The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines.

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