Jalen Brunson Walks Down the Spurs to Take Game 1 of the Finals | Group Chat

Jalen Brunson Walks Down the Spurs to Take Game 1 of the Finals | Group Chat

Justin, Rob, and Kyle fire up the mics right after the New York Knicks’ huge Game 1 win in the 2026 NBA Finals. (00:00) - The guys discuss Karl-Anthony Towns’s massive impact on the game, the Knicks’ overall defensive dominance in the second half, and of course, Jalen Brunson’s brilliance to close the game. (33:38) - They close the show by talking about New York’s physicality on Victor Wembanyama, and adjustments the Spurs can make heading into Game 2. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney and J. Kyle Mann Producers: Jeff Shearin and Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto 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 Buy any two Ferrero Brands and you could win $1 million. Visit GoAllInAndWin.com [http://GoAllInAndWin.com] to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Annual NBA Broadcast Power Rankings | Real Ones

The most anticipated pod of the year has made its return: Yes, the Real Ones x Press Box collab that you’ve all been waiting for. Logan is joined by Bryan Curtis and Joel Anderson to break down the NBA broadcast partner power rankings. Find out where the guys ranked the NBC, Amazon, and ESPN studio shows and in-game broadcasts. Plus, Logan, Bryan, and Joel create their dream studio show! Intro - (00:00) NBC - (02:20) Amazon - (22:23) ESPN - (35:38) Creating a studio show - (50:43) Hit the mailbag: realonesmailbag@gmail.com Host: Logan Murdock Guests: Bryan Curtis and Joel Anderson Producers: Victoria Valencia, Clifford Augustin, and Jeff Shearin 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 to learn more about the resources and helplines Buy any two Ferrero Brands and you could win $1 million. Visit GoAllInAndWin.com to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

NBA Finals Variables: The Experience Factor, New York’s New Look, and More | Group Chat

Justin, Rob, and Kyle kick off the month of June with some NBA Finals talk! (00:00) The guys start with a few closing thoughts on Game 7 of the Western Conference finals and ponder potential next steps for the Oklahoma City Thunder, including whether trading Chet Holmgren is a viable option. Then, they preview the 2026 NBA Finals by breaking down a few variables that may ultimately decide who will be crowned NBA champion, including: How much has experience mattered/will it matter? (27:41) What’s different about this year’s Knicks run? (35:14) What’s the key individual or strategic matchup on the board? (45:04) Which winning story line is more intriguing? (1:04:50) They close out the show by making their official predictions for the winner of the series. (1:13:49) Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, J. Kyle Mann Producers: Jeff Shearin and Ben Cruz 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. Buy any two Ferrero Brands and you could win $1 million. Visit GoAllInAndWin.com [http://GoAllInAndWin.com] to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Spurs Force Game 7 While Knicks Await | Real Ones

Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones and dive right into the Spurs win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals to force Game 7. How will this series be remembered with these two teams who seem to be headed for a future rivalry? Also, have we been giving the Knicks too much credit for seemingly running through a depleted Eastern Conference? Plus, Real One of the Week! Western Conference Finals Game 6 recap - (02:23) Spurs-Thunder matchup against Knicks - (32:24) Lottery reform - (1:04:26) Real One of the Week - (1:08:28) Hit the mailbag: realonesmailbag@gmail.com Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and 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 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]

Is the Thunder’s Rep Just Bait? Plus, Who Earned Their Knick-for-Life Stripes? | Group Chat

Justin, Rob, and Kyle return to take a closer look at the ongoing Thunder-Spurs series through the lens of OKC’s reputation of getting favorable calls. The guys discuss whether the reputation is warranted, what the perception means for the team, and if it’s being driven by actual people. They also dive into the Spurs’ struggles in Game 5 and wonder aloud whether Alex Caruso is the secret MVP of this series for Oklahoma City. The trio close out the show by talking through the Finals-bound New York Knicks. They figure out who on the current roster has made themselves a Knicks fan favorite for life before sorting through their feelings on if they now see Karl-Anthony Towns differently as a player. (00:00) Intro (3:52) OKC’s reputation (34:10) Spurs-OKC  (57:58) Knicks Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J.Kyle Mann Producers: Victoria Valencia and Ben Cruz Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins Additional Production Support: Chris Wohlers Show Art and Graphics: John Richter Social: Keith Fujimoto 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]