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The 2026 Take-a-Thon, Part 2 | Real Ones

Logan, Howard, and The Ringer’s own Tyler Parker conclude their two-part conversation with more left-field takes on the most-talked-about players in the NBA. Jomi Adineron then analyzes his favorite takes from each participant and crowns the winner of Take-a-Thon 2026.(0:00:00) Intro (3:33) LeBron James  (10:08) Chet Holmgren (12:06) Nikola Jokic  (16:51) Kawhi Leonard  (19:22) Devin Booker  (21:25) Victor Wembanyama  (28:36) Jalen Brunson  (32:21) Jalen Duren  (34:00) Denny Avdija (34:59) Steph Curry (44:06) Donovan Mitchell  (47:34) Alperen Şengün  (50:33) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander  (56:50)  Jomi announces Take-a-Thon winner Hosts: Logan Murdock and Howard BeckGuests: Tyler Parker and Jomi AdeniranProducers: Logan Murdock, Conor Nevins, Victoria Valencia, Ben Cruz, and John RichterVideo Producers: Victoria Valencia, Sarah Reddy, and Donald LoBiancoAudio Producer: Chris SuttonGraphics and Show Art: John RichterProduction Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor NevinsAdditional Production Support: John Richter, T. Cruz, Nick Kosut, and Hannah Leikin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

The 2026 Take-athon, Part 1 | Real Ones

Welcome to the first Real Ones Take-athon! Logan, Howard, and The Ringer’s own Tyler Parker and Jomi Adeniran get together for a two-part episode to take a hard look at the player landscape of the NBA and fire off their wildest takes on the biggest and sometimes most polarizing stars in the league. (00:00) Opening (02:02) Take-athon rules (02:49) Anthony Edwards (07:14) Giannis Antetokounmpo (17:51) Jalen Johnson (19:23) Jaylen Brown (22:55) Luka Doncic (26:36) Karl-Anthony Towns (29:53) Tyrese Maxey (31:51) Pascal Siakam (33:01) Brandon Ingram (33:36) Scottie Barnes (34:48) Jamal Murray (36:47) Norm Powell (38:21) Cade Cunningham (40:26) Kevin Durant 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. Hosts: Logan Murdock and Howard Beck Guests: Tyler Parker and Jomi Adeniran Producers: Logan Murdock, Conor Nevins, Victoria Valencia, John Richter, and Ben Cruz Video Producers: Victoria Valencia, John Richter, Sarah Reddy, and Donald LoBianco Audio Producer: Chris Sutton Graphics and Show Art: John Richter Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins Additional Production Support: John Richter, T. Cruz, Nick Kosut, and Hannah Leikin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Title Pie at the All-Star Break | Group Chat

Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are back to update their title pie! They start by talking about how their view of the title race has changed since their quarter-season title pie. Then they get into the exercise and discuss the favorites, the contenders, and the dark-horse teams. (00:00) Intro (8:13) Title favorites (18:11) Title contenders (51:55) Dark-horse contenders Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann Producers: Victoria Valencia, Isaiah Blakely, Jonathan Frias, and Stefano Sanchez 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]

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]