The LeBron Sweepstakes. Plus, Analytics in the NBA. | Real Ones

The Best and Worst Moves of the Offseason (So Far) | Group Chat

Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann return to discuss which teams and players have made the most and least of the offseason. (00:00) Intro (3:52) Best Moves (16:11) Worst Moves (36:52) Biggest Questions (47:08) Biggest Winner (54:14) Biggest Loser Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann Producers: Victoria Valencia and Stefan Anderson Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

The LeBron Sweepstakes. Plus, Analytics in the NBA. | Real Ones

Logan is joined by Michael Pina in the latest edition of Real Ones, and they dive right into LeBron’s free agency. Where might the King take his talents? Where do we want to see him end up? What place does analytics have in the NBA following the Jaylen Brown trade and the discussion of Brown not being an analytics darling? How will the Jaylen Brown trade play out for both the Celtics and Sixers? (00:00) Intro (1:33) Should the Lakers have kept Lebron? (12:30) Jaylen Brown and analytics across the NBA (24:43) Ja Morant's resurgence (33:26) Potential disaster for the Sixers? (43:02) Predictions Host: Logan Murdock Guest: Michael Pina Producers: Logan Murdock, Clifford Augustin, Conor Nevins, and Ben Cruz Video Producer: Victoria Valencia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Ranking the Best LeBron Fits, and Matchmaking for the Remaining Free Agents. Plus, the Celtics Explain (?) the Brown Trade. | Group Chat

Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann start by reacting to the Celtics press conference with GM Brad Stevens and owner Bill Chisholm explaining the Jaylen Brown trade. Then, they each rank the best destinations for LeBron, and play matchmaker for a few remaining free agents. (00:00) Intro (1:56) Celtics press conference (18:25) Best fits for LeBron (1:13:20) Free agency matchmaker Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann Producers: Isaiah Blakely, Jeff Shearin, Victoria Valencia, and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

The Summer of Dumb: Jaylen Brown to the Sixers, the Lakers Bet It All on Kessler, and Much More | Group Chat

Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann react to the blockbuster trade that will send Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers and Paul George to the Boston Celtics. They break down the fit for Brown in Philly and debate why this move was made at this exact moment. Next, they go through some of the major moves made since the start of free agency, including the Lakers acquiring Walker Kessler from the Jazz, Kawhi Leonard’s return to Toronto, and Ja Morant’s trade to the Blazers. They also discuss some of the smaller moves made, including Norman Powell signing with the Bulls, Tobias Harris signing with the Spurs, and more. (00:00) Intro (2:45) Jaylen Brown traded to the Sixers for Paul George and draft picks (14:43) Brown’s potential fit with the Sixers (25:34) Paul George’s role with the Celtics (34:15) Jazz get massive draft haul from Lakers for Walker Kessler (53:22) Kawhi Leonard returns to the Raptors (59:22) Grizzlies trade Ja Morant to the Blazers (1:11:17) Tobias Harris signs with the Spurs, Norman Powell signs with the Bulls, and other free agency moves Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann Producers: Victoria Valencia and Jessie Lopez Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins Social: Jessie Lopez and Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

LeBron No Longer a Laker. Plus, Kawhi Back in the Six! | Real Ones

LeBron James will not be returning to the Los Angeles Lakers, and will likely finish his career elsewhere. Just where might that be? Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck discuss LeBron’s departure and where his next landing spot will be. Could he return home to Cleveland, where it all began? Maybe Miami, where he captured his first championship? Or could he reconnect with Olympic teammate Steph Curry in Golden State? Plus, Kawhi Leonard is headed back to Toronto after the Clippers traded him for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, and picks. Where does this put the Raptors in the hierarchy of the East? (00:00) Intro (0:32) LeBron not returning to the Lakers (20:14) How will LeBron be remembered in L.A.? (26:12) Jomi farewell to LeBron (28:21) Possible destinations for LeBron (52:55) Raja defends LaMelo (1:06:30) Kawhi traded to Toronto (1:11:27) Jalen Duren and Pistons standstill (1:15:27) Ja Morant trade review Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck Guest: Jomi Adeniran Producers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford Augustin Additional Production Support: Jamie Yukich Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins Buy any two Ferrero Brands and you could win $1 million. Visit GoAllInAndWin.com [http://GoAllInAndWin.com] to learn more. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]