The Ringer NBA Show

Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones! The Rockets are soaring to start the season, but what exactly has been working for them that the guys have noticed compared to last season? Steph Curry exited the Warriors’ matchup against the Rockets on Wednesday night with an oblique abdominal tear, and the team announced that Curry will be re-evaluated in two weeks. How concerning is this for Steph and the depleted Warriors? The Spurs have won 10 games in a row and don’t seem to be slowing down. How has the three-guard lineup been meshing with Wemby on both ends of the floor?

(04:02) - The Rockets Are For Real

(20:37) - Steph Curry out with an oblique injury

(33:55) - Spurs win ten in a row

(40:18) - Giannis and the Heat

(1:07:17) - Real One of The Week

Read Logan’s latest piece on Giannis and the Miami Heat: https://www.theringer.com/2026/11/12/nba/miami-heat-giannis-antetokounmpo-bam-adebayo-erik-spoelstraThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines.

Hit the mailbag: realonesmailbag@gmail.comHosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard BeckProducers: Jeff Shearin, Victoria Valencia, and Clifford AugustinProduction Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor NevinsAdditional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers

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Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are here to take a look at this rookie class early on in the season. They start from the top and discuss the guys in the lottery before wrapping up with a brief discussion about some other guys that have caught their eye.

(00:00) Intro

(9:30) AJ Dybantsa

(25:42) Darryn Peterson

(36:18) Cam Boozer

(47:07) Caleb Wilson

(58:16) Darius Acuff Jr.

(1:05:33) Mikel Brown Jr.

(1:10:17:00) Keaton Wagler

(1:17:19) Kingston Flemings

(1:22:53) Morez Johnson Jr.

(1:28:28) Yaxel Lendeborg

(1:35:26) Aday Mara

(1:42:32) Brayden Burries

(1:47:51) Other notable rookies

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

Producers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah Blakely

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones! They discuss the most noteworthy games from around the NBA. They start with Luka Doncic continuing his historic season. Then Raja apologizes to the Warriors, and Logan apologizes to LaMelo Ball. They also talk about the Grizzlies' surprisingly good start to the season. They wrap up with a slightly different version of Tales From the Road With Raja.

(00:00) Intro

(2:47) Luka Doncic and the Lakers

(20:33) Raja’s apology to the Warriors

(32:19) Grizzlies' 7-3 start

(41:39) Logan’s apology to LaMelo Ball

53:40) James Harden and the Cavs struggle

(59:10) Tales From the Road With Raja

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Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck

Producers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah Blakely

Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins

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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Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are here to talk about the Warriors' hot start to the season. Then they react to Nique Clifford getting traded from the Kings to the Thunder. After that, the guys decide what DEFCON level of panic a handful of teams near the bottom of the league should have.

(00:00) Intro

(8:53) Warriors

(31:33) Nique Clifford trade

(40:58) Panic meter

(42:42) Heat

(59:36) Magic

(1:11:55) Jazz

(1:18:51) Hornets

(1:27:09) Pacers

And don’t forget, the Group Chat guys are doing a live show on Thursday, December 10, at Hi-Fi Indy in Indianapolis, Indiana. Buy your tickets here!

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

Producers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah Blakely

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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Logan Murdock, Raja Bell and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones! The guys react to Victor Wembanyama’s historic 54 points, 24 rebounds with an additional eight block performance. Have the Spurs figured out the perfect offensive system for Wemby to return to the NBA finals? Kristaps Porzingis has not been rendering services to the Golden State Warriors, and the team has not been paying the veteran center. How are both Porzingis and the Warriors seeking to remedy the situation? Former MVP Russell Westbrook will be getting his jersey retired by the Oklahoma City Thunder. Logan, Raja and Howard discuss the 9x All-NBA guards career and what his legacy means to the current generation of basketball players. Plus, Real One Of The Week!

(05:48) - Wemby’s 52-point night

(36:09) - Warriors no longer paying Kristaps Porzingis

(48:38) - Russell Westbrook to get his jersey retired

(1:10:16) - Real One of the Week

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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Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck

Producers: Jeff Shearin, Victoria Valencia, and Clifford Augustin

Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins

Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers

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