Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones to discuss the teams that are tanking and assign a tier to each team. There’s a tier of joy, a tier of hope, and a tier of sorrow. Find out where the guys slotted each of the 10 tanking teams. Plus, a loaded mailbag. Which teams can make a surprise run in the playoffs?

(1:28) Tier of joy
(10:53) Tier of hope
(28:25) Fan Duel Ad break

(29:36) Tommy Hilfiger ad break

(30:11) Tier of sorrow
(46:15) Mailbag

Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck
Producers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford Augustin
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins

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Justin is back and joined by Rob and J. Kyle Mann and they start by talking about Justin’s alma mater UConn’s shocking comeback win to clinch a spot in the Final Four. Then they get to the NBA where they say goodbye to the bottom 5 teams in the East by saying one nice thing about them.

(00:00) Intro

(1:08) UConn's victory over Duke

(24:21) Men’s Wearhouse ad break

(29:11) Indiana Pacers

(38:06) Washington Wizards

(46:26) Brooklyn Netsl

(1:03:20) Chicago Bulls

(1:10:25) Milwaukee Bucks

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

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Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones and discuss the NBA Board of Governors meeting that touched on a variety of hot-button issues throughout the NBA. The NBA has proposed a few draft-lottery methods to circumvent tanking, but will any of the proposed methods work? Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are at odds as the star forward would like to resume playing, but the team is preventing him from doing so. How should the NBA be handling his situation? Plus, Real One of the Week!

(00:00) Intro

(1:27) The NBA’s Anti-Tanking Proposal

(18:25) Adam Silver Addresses Numerous Topics in NBA Board of Governors Meeting

(20:46) Men’s Wearhouse ad break

(21:22) NBPA Chastises Bucks Over Giannis's Playing Status

(48:32) Real One of the Week

Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck

Producers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford Augustin

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins

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Rob and J. Kyle Mann answer your listener questions about the Most Improved Player award, postseason narratives, how teams are defending Jokic, and much more!

(00:00) Intro

(3:18) FanDuel title pie

(12:16) Most Improved Player

(21:12) 3-point shooting

(27:15) Mount Rushmore of aughts indie rock

(33:00) Fan Duel ad break

(33:46) Tommy Hilfiger ad break

(34:19) All-time Kentucky alumni lineup

(39:33) The Pelicans' future

(46:23) Playoff matchups

(48:17) Watching every game

(55:23) Best playoff narratives

(1:01:58) The music artist who compares to Steph

(1:06:19) Life lessons from basketball

(1:18:23) Defensive strategy against Jokic

(1:23:29) Teams that could win their first NBA title

Send your questions to ⁠[email protected]⁠!

Hosts: Rob Mahoney and J. Kyle Mann

Producers: Isaiah Blakely, Victoria Valencia, and Carlos Chiriboga

Production Supervision: Ben Cruz

Social: Carlos Chiriboga and Keith Fujimoto

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Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones and jump right into Victor Wembanyama’s comments about his MVP candidacy following the Spurs victory over the Miami Heat on Monday night. Just how close is the race between Wemby and the other candidates, and did he purposely mention beating the Thunder during the regular season to send them a message with the playoffs coming up? Plus, Houston has a problem that hasn’t been solved all season. Can their issues be resolved, or is it too late?

(0:00) Intro

(2:28) Wemby makes MVP case

(14:26)  What’s up with the Rockets?

(24:58) Fan Duel ad break

(26:15) Mens Wearhouse ad break

(26:50) Bucks waive G Cam Thomas

(38:34) Mailbag

Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck

Producers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford Augustin

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins

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No Justin this week, so Rob and J. Kyle Mann are here with a to-do list of what they want to see and learn down the stretch of the regular season. They talk about what else the Lakers can prove, if the Cavs can go on a run in the East, whether the Rockets can get it together in time for the playoffs, and more.

(00:00) Intro

(4:15) Lakers

(26:22) Cavaliers

(38:40) Rockets

(51:05) All-NBA

(59:50) The race for the 7th and 8th seeds in the East

Send your questions to [email protected]!

Hosts: Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann

Producers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah Blakely

Production Supervision: Ben Cruz, Conor Nevins, and John Richter

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Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones to discuss the Lakers recent hot streak winning nine of their last ten games. How far can Luka and LeBron lead the Lakers in the playoffs with the Spurs and Thunder atop of the conference? Giannis and the Bucks are at odds about letting him play because he’ll most likely find a new home in the offseason. Plus, Pistons guard Cade Cunningham suffered a collapsed lung and will be out indefinitely as he recovers. How will Detroit stay afloat with the MVP candidate set to miss significant time?

(01:30) Luka and the Lakers Are Red Hot!

(22:01) Should LeBron Stay in L.A. After the Season?

(30:11) Major Injuries Across the NBA

(31:12) Should Giannis Be Allowed to Keep Playing?

(48:58) Cade Cunningham Out Indefinitely With a Collapsed Lung

(55:17) Real One of the Week

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Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell and Howard Beck

Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie and Clifford Augustin

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins

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Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann redraft who would be the top five picks in the past five drafts. Before they start with the 2021 draft, they talk about the news of Cade Cunningham's collapsed lung and what that means for him and the Pistons.

(00:00) Intro

(05:05) Cunningham injury news

(11:36) 2021 redraft

(30:19) 2022 redraft

(46:35) 2023 redraft

(58:38) 2024 redraft

(75:00) 2025 redraft

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

Producers: Victoria Valencia, Isaiah Blakely, and Jamie Yukich

Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins

Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers

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Logan Murdock and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones and dive right into the NBA's desire to expand with two new teams, with a possible return to Seattle and a fresh start in Las Vegas. Is this good for the league in the current climate given the problems with tanking, the style of play, and gambling? Plus, the Rockets fell to the Lakers on Monday night, after which Kevin Durant voiced his frustration with the outcome. Where do the Rockets stand as contenders with the season coming to a close?

(3:30) NBA Seeking Expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas

(5:33) Is Expansion Good for the League?

(24:15) What Is Adam Silver’s Current Reputation?

(39:14) Kevin Durant Voices Frustration After Rockets Fall to the Lakers

(55:24) [email protected]

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Hosts: Logan Murdock and Howard Beck

Producers: Stefano Sanchez and Clifford Augustin

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins

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Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann start with their reactions to the news of NBA expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas almost becoming a reality. Then they get into our yearly March Madness primer. The guys take a look at the top prospects playing in the tournament this year, then Kyle talks about a few other guys to keep an eye on who could get picked in the first round.
(00:00) Intro
(6:08) Expansion news
(16:02) March Madness primer
(25:13) Darryn Peterson
(37:34) Cam Boozer
(44:18) AJ Dybantsa
(54:42) Caleb Wilson
(56:20) Kingston Flemings
(59:23) Darius Acuff Jr.
(01:07:15) Keaton Wagler
(01:01:44) Other guys to watch
(01:13:37) Mikel Brown Jr.
Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann
Producers: Victoria Valencia, Isaiah Blakely, and Cameron Dinwiddie
Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins
Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers

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The Boston Celtics have lost close matches recently against the Spurs and the Thunder on their road trip, but is there some silver lining within the losses as Jayson Tatum returns? Also, should Jaylen Brown have been ejected from the game against the Spurs despite it being televised on national television? Bam Adebayo now holds the record for the second-most points scored in an NBA game, but the way he did it had NBA discourse in shambles. Fair or Foul for Bam Adebayo to be criticized for the way he got his 83 points, surpassing Kobe Bryant for second place? Plus, Real One of the Week!

(02:24) Silver Lining for Celtics’ Recent Losses

(19:05) Should Jaylen Brown Have Been Tossed Against the Spurs?

(35:02) Discourse Surrounding Bam Adebayo’s Record-Breaking Night

(01:01:43) Real One of the Week

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Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck

Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie and Clifford Augustin

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins

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