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Pistons-Hornets Brawl, the NBA’s Loser Mentality, and Daryl Morey's Comments on Jared McCain | Real Ones

The Real Ones crew starts the pod by sharing their reactions to and analysis of the on-court fight between Jalen Duren and Moussa Diabaté and its ramifications. They then pivot to the NBA’s current tanking epidemic and how it’s affecting the league's product, the players, and the fans. Finally, they address Daryl Morey's controversial comments on Jared McCain before diving into the listener mailbag. (0:00:00) Intro (2:16) Pistons-Hornets brawl (20:23) The NBA’s perpetual loser mentality (48:28) Daryl Morey’s comments on Jared McCain (55:00) Mailbag! Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck Producers: Victoria Valencia and Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠ www.rg-help.com⁠ [http://www.rg-help.com] to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

The NBA’s Tanking Problem Hits Rock Bottom and More Trade Deadline Ripple Effects | Group Chat

Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann attempt to tackle the tanking problem around the league. Then they provide their initial thoughts on a handful of teams after the trade deadline. (00:00) Intro (0:58) Solving the tanking problem (31:39) First impressions after the trade deadline (41:15) Trade deadline ripple effects 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 The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com [http://www.rg-help.com] to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Trade Deadline Winners and Losers! | Real Ones

What’s Poppin'? Now that the NBA trade deadline is over, Logan, Howard, and Raja look back at the teams who made moves. (0:00:00) Intro (1:17) Biggest winner of the trade deadline (6:27) James Harden to the Cavs (20:28) WTF award (21:07) Anthony Davis to the Wizards (31:42) Favorite sneaky-good deal (43:33) When Keeping it Real Goes Wrong Award (51:50) Bigger loser of the trade deadline (52:39) Did anything change the race? (54:50) Real One of the Week (56:20)Giannis stays in Milwaukee Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck Producers: Victoria Valencia and Brian H. Waters Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠ ⁠ [http://www.rg-help.com/]⁠www.rg-help.com⁠ [http://www.rg-help.com] to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Trade Deadline Extravaganza: Giannis Stays Put, the Tankers Load Up, and Much More | Group Chat

Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are here to give their reactions to a busy trade deadline day. They start with Giannis and Ja staying put before discussing the recent big trades of Ivica Zubac, James Harden, Darius Garland, Anthony Davis, and Jaren Jackson Jr. Then they touch on a handful of other trades that caught their eye. (00:00) Intro (3:08) No trades for Giannis and Ja (5:42) Zubac to the Pacers (17:15) Harden-Garland trade (25:39) FanDuel Ad break (26:30) Anthony Davis to the Wizards (44:40) Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Jazz (58:25) Other intriguing trades Check out Rob's piece on the Anthony Davis trade here [https://www.theringer.com/2026/02/05/nba/anthony-davis-trade-dallas-mavericks-washington-wizards]! 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 The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com [http://www.rg-help.com] to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Jaren Jackson Jr. Goes to Utah, Harden Wants Out, and Drug-Testing Stories | Real Ones

The Real Ones crew reacts to Jaren Jackson Jr. moving to the Jazz and signaling the end of an era for Memphis. Then, Raja joins to dive into the wildest breakout stories of the week—including a drug-testing saga that immediately shoots to the top of the rankings—plus big questions around James Harden, Giannis, and the inevitable end-game conversations surrounding LeBron. (0:00:00) Intro (1:14) Jaren Jackson Jr. Trade (23:38) FanDuel ad break (25:20) James Harden Trade Request (54:12) Giannis  (1:03:57) Mailbag *Programming note: This episode was recorded before the Los Angeles Clippers traded James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Darius Garland and a second -round pick.* Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck Producers: Victoria Valencia and Steve Ahlman Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit http://www.rg-help.com/www.rg-help.com [http://www.rg-help.com] to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]