The Ringer NBA Show

Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann reveal their All-Star ballot picks and break down the toughest decisions behind the process, from positional battles and league stipulations to international player considerations. They debate Jalen Brunson vs. Donovan Mitchell, spotlight rising and overlooked candidates like Jalen Johnson and Michael Porter Jr., and weigh Devin Booker’s case before ending with the big question: Will LeBron James make a late push into the All-Star race?

(0:00:00) Intro

(8:19) Eastern Conference picks

(40:43) Western Conference picks

(59:41) Devin Booker

(1:12:53) Kawhi Leonard

(1:19:32) LeBron James

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

Producers: Victoria Valencia and Devon Renaldo

Production Supervision: Ben Cruz

Social: Devon Renaldo and Keith Fujimoto

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Logan Murdock and Raja Bell are back with another Friday edition of Real Ones, starting off by discussing Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga demanding a trade. How does Steph Curry feel about the Warriors being in such disarray in the latter portion of his career? Then, Ja Morant was seen arguing with teammate Vince Williams Jr. at a shootaround prior to their game in Berlin, Germany. How quickly do the Grizzlies have to move on from Morant so this issue no longer will fester in the franchise? Plus, Real One of the Week!

(0:00:00) Intro

(1:30) Kuminga trade request

(16:56) Ja Morant issues

(33:20) Players being celebrated by franchises

(45:39) Real One of the Week!

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Hosts: Raja Bell and Logan MurdockProducers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford Augustin

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Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann check in on the West after the fourth installment of Spurs-Thunder and rank all of the teams in the Western Conference into tiers.

(00:00) Intro

(3:50) Spurs-Thunder

(24:53:) Tier 1

(26:52) FanDuel ad break

(34:46) Tiers 2 and 3(1:01:21) Bottom tiers

Check out Rob's piece about the Spurs-Thunder rivalry here!

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

Audio Producer: Isaiah Blakely

Video Producer: Victoria Valencia

Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins

Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers

Social: Isaiah Blakely and Keith Fujimoto|

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Wemby vs. the Machine

The Spurs and Thunder have all the ingredients to become the next great NBA rivalry

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Logan, Howard, and Raja pick their midseason award winners as we approach the midway point of the NBA season. Find out who the guys picked for MVP and Crashout of the Year so far. Plus,  Anthony Davis will undergo hand surgery and is expected to miss several months. Will the Mavericks still be able to split from Davis before the deadline?

(0:00:00) Intro

(3:35) Midseason MVP(13:49) League Pass Player of the Year(24:52) Rookie of the Year(32:50) Crashout of the Year(42:09) Coach of the Year

(48:38) Breaking news: Anthony Davis to undergo surgery

Check out Logan Murdock’s new feature on Chet Holmgren:https://www.theringer.com/2026/01/13/nba/chet-holmgren-profile-oklahoma-city-thunder

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Hosts: Logan Murdock, Howard Beck, and Raja BellProducers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford AugustinAdditional Production Support: Ben Cruz, Conor Nevins, John Richter and Chris Wohlers

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Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are inspired by the Trae Young trade as they take a look at a few stars who could be on the move before the deadline and decide whether they’re going to love the player and keep him, or list him on the trade block.

(00:00) Intro

(6:22) Ja Morant

(22:22) Anthony Davis

(35:56) LaMelo Ball

(50:08) Zion Williamson

(1:04:07) Domantas Sabonis

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

Audio Producer: Isaiah Blakely

Video Producer: Victoria Valencia

Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins

Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers

Social: Isaiah Blakely and Keith Fujimoto

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