Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck react to the postponement of the Warriors-Timberwolves matchup following the death of Alex Pretti at the hands of federal agents in Minnesota on Saturday.

(0:00:00) Intro

(0:53) NBA World Reacts to Tragedy in Minnesota

(37:20) Mailbag

Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck
Producers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford Augustin
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 to discuss what is happening between the Lakers and LeBron James. They unpack the report that governor Jeanie Buss felt LeBron was unappreciative of what the Lakers have done for him. Is there troubling looming in New York? The Knicks held a players-only meeting, so Raja breaks down what goes on in players-only meetings. Plus, Real One of the Week!

0:00:00 Intro

0:55 Drama in Laker Land

27:37 Knicks players-only meeting

47:17 Real One of the Week

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Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck

Producers: 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, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann discuss three teams that could be under some stress heading into the deadline.

(00:00) Intro

(6:46) Knicks

(31:50) FanDuel ad break

(32:41) Warriors

(50:04) Cavaliers

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

Social: Isaiah Blakely and Keith Fujimoto

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Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones, and open with Warriors forward Jimmy Butler suffering a torn ACL Monday night against the Miami Heat. What’s the fallout for a Warriors team that was starting to mesh? Also, will this lead to Steph Curry searching for greener pastures outside of Golden State? Plus, the All-Star starters have been announced, which means Logan, Howard, and Raja have to pick the reserves. Who got snubbed from their lists?

(0:00:00) Intro

(1:05) Jimmy Butler out for season

(40:42) Picking All-Star reserves

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Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck

Producers: 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, 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 Murdock
Producers: 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 Bell
Producers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford Augustin
Additional 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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Logan Murdock and Howard Beck fire up the mics for an "Urgency Podcast" minutes after the Atlanta Hawks trade Trae Young to the Washington Wizards for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert.

The guys give their immediate thoughts on the deal including their skepticism that Trae actually wanted to be traded to the Wizards, why the Hawks somehow got no draft picks in the deal and whether this move is the first of many for Atlanta.

Hosts: Logan Murdock and Howard Beck

Producer: Ben Cruz

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Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann start by talking about the latest news on where Trae Young might be headed. Then they discuss the surging Hornets and their potential new Big Three. Finally, they chat about three players who have recently taken a leap.

(00:00) Intro

(3:07) Trae Young

(14:57) Charlotte Hornets

(29:28) Fan Duel ad break

(30:56) Anthony Black

(42:45) Keyonte George

(50:31) Donovan Clingan

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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