The Spurs Get Nasty, and the Knicks Keep Winning. Plus, the Jaylen Brown Landscape. | Group Chat

The Spurs Get Nasty, and the Knicks Keep Winning. Plus, the Jaylen Brown Landscape. | Group Chat

Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are here after the Knicks and Spurs' wins over the Sixers and Timberwolves. They also discuss their thoughts on Cavs-Pistons and Lakers-Thunder. They wrap up with talking about Jaylen Brown's latest livestream. 00:00) Intro (4:23) Fan Duel ad break (5:01) Spurs-Wolves (19:42) Knicks-Sixers (39:45) Fan Duel ad break (40:40) Pistons-Cavs (51:13) Amazon Prime ad break (51:45) Lakers-Thunder (1:03:19) Jaylen Brown's livestream 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 The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan [https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan] to learn more about the resources and helplines. Order and it will come. Like today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Wolves Win in Ant’s Return. Plus, Knicks Blow Out the Sixers | Real Ones

Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones and review the Game 1 action from the Wolves-Spurs and Sixers-Knicks. Despite Victor Wembanyama’s historic night, the Spurs lost game one on their home floor. Have we been sleeping on the Wolves? The Knicks crushed the Sixers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semis, but is there a bright side for the Sixers? Plus, the guys discuss Jaylen Brown’s comments on his Twitch stream about officiating in the first round of the playoffs against the Sixers. (00:00) Welcome Back Real Ones (00:50) FanDuel Presenting Sponsor Ad Read (1:56) Ant Man returns. Timberwolves def. Spurs 104-102 in Game 1 (15:50) The Knicks blowout the 76ers, 137-98, in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semis (26:25) Jomi’s Pack Watch! (25:44) Men’s Wearhouse Ad Read (30:02) Cavaliers-Pistons Preview (36:16) Jaylen Brown’s Comments on Twitch (51:45) Mailbag Check out these new articles written by our hosts: Howard Beck: https://www.theringer.com/2026/05/04/nba/nba-playoffs-2026-boston-celtics-denver-nuggets-games-parity-history Logan Murdock: https://www.theringer.com/2026/05/05/nba/oklahoma-city-thunder-villains-shai-gilgeous-alexander Hit the mailbag: realonesmailbag@gmail.com Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, Howard Beck Producers: Victoria Valencia, Clifford Augustin, and Jeff Shearin Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan [https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan] to learn more about the resources and helplines" When you need your fit to deliver, we’ve got you. Shop Men's Wearhouse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Lessons From Round 1. Plus, What to Watch For In Round 2 and Masai Lands In Dallas. | Group Chat

Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are here to talk about what they learned from round 1 before previewing round 2 by talking about 1 thing they’re going to be watching for. And they wrap up with the news of Masai Ujiri becoming the team president of the Dallas Mavericks. Publishing note: This episode was filmed and set to release before Round 2 of the Playoffs. Any predictions or commentary reflect the sentiments before tonight’s slate of playoff games. (00:00) Intro  (4:30) Fan Duel ad break (5:09) Round 1 takeaways  (8:49) Celtics-Sixers  (12:48) What’s Next for Orlando? (24:22) Jaylen Brown’s livestream (36:14) Fan Duel ad break (45:08) Jokic blowback  (1:03:52) Amazon Prime ad break (1:04:24) Playoff Scapegoats (1:15:31) Respect the regular season  (1:21:22) What we’re looking for in Round 2  (1:34:17) Mavs hire Masai Ujiri 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 The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan [https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan] to learn more about the resources and helplines. Order and it will come. Like today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

A Magical Collapse. Plus, LeBron and Lakers Advance | Real Ones

Logan Murdock, Raja Bell and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones and get right into the Orlando Magic historically bad second half against the Detroit Pistons in Game 6 of their series. What impressed the guys the most about Cade Cunningham’s stellar performance? The Toronto Raptors forced a Game 7 against the Cleveland Cavaliers thanks to RJ Barrett’s game-winning jumper. What’s next for the Rockets and specifically Kevin Durant following their first round exit where he was out with an injury for the entire series? Can the Sixers possibly pull off the comeback in Boston? Which Minnesota Timberwolves player made the All-Raja team? Plus, Real One of the Week! (00:00) Welcome Back to Real Ones (1:26) Fan Duel ad break (3:32) Magical Collapse (19:24) Amazon Prime ad break (19:58) Toronto Forces Game 7 (28:53) Lakers def. Rockets (43:32) Sixers-Celtics (53:25) Real One of the Week (55:32) Wolves bounce Nuggets Host: Logan Murdock, Howard Beck, and Raja Bell Producers: Victoria Valencia, Clifford Augustin, and Jeff Shearin Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan [https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan] to learn more about the resources and helplines. Order and it will come. Like today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Can the Rockets and Pistons Pull Off History? Plus, the Cavs Are Kinda Back and More Bad Lottery Reform.| Group Chat

Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann react to three different series going to 3-2. They start with the Pistons and Rockets saving their seasons against the Magic and Lakers. Then they talk about the Cavs taking the lead in their series against the Raptors. They wrap up by discussing potential lottery reform. (00:00) Intro (3:32) Fan Duel ad break (5:46) Pistons-Magic (23:04) Lakers-Rockets (45:05) Fan Duel ad break (46:33) Amazon Prime ad break (47:04) Cavaliers-Raptors (1:01:14) Lottery reform 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 The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan [https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan] to learn more about the resources and helplines Order and it will come. Like today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]