Best The Second Rounders Podcasts (2024)

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The Gap Between Team USA and the World, the Lakers' Quiet Offseason, and NBA Player-Rapper Comps | Real Ones 1:03:26

41m ago1:03:26

1:03:26

Logan and Howard discuss Team USA’s performance, the gap between the U.S. and the world, and whether Joel Embiid needed to be on this roster (04:40). Then, they touch on the lackluster offseason from the Lakers and Paul George’s comments regarding his exit from the Clippers to the Sixers (16:25). After, Raja and producer Kerm hop on, and the guys a…

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The State of the Bucks and Who Can Compete Against Team USA? 58:05

2h ago58:05

58:05

Kyle, Seerat, and Michael get together to discuss the state of the Bucks and whether their window as title contenders is starting to shrink, if Giannis can still carry the team, and where they’ll rank in the East next season (01:58). Then, they pivot to talking about Team USA, their takeaways from what they’ve seen on the court, and whether the gap…

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Reed Sheppard Shines in Summer League Debut and the Outlook on the Kings After the Addition of DeMar DeRozan 35:48

1d ago35:48

35:48

KOC is joined by Tate Frazier to discuss Reed Shepphard’s impressive performance to start summer league, Dalton Knecht and Bronny James's performances, and other notable Las Vegas summer league debuts. Then he is joined by Sacramento Kings radio duo Deuce Mason and Morgan Ragan to discuss Kevin’s issues with Domantas Sabonis (8:43), what the additi…

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Jalen Brunson Lands a Nova Knicks-Friendly Extension. Plus, Bronny’s Vegas Debut and Other Summer League First Impressions. | Group Chat 48:55

2h ago48:55

48:55

Justin, Rob, and Wos are in Vegas for summer league, and they start by giving their first impressions of Laker draft picks Bronny James and Dalton Knecht. They also discussed Reed Sheppard’s and Cam Whitmore’s impressive performances and what this Rockets young core could look like moving forward. Then they run through a handful of other notable su…

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Team USA Shows Out in Scrimmage Against Canada. Plus: Monica McNutt on WNBA Discourse and ROTY Race | Real Ones 1:56:27

19d ago1:56:27

1:56:27

Logan and Howard dive into all things Team USA, including their scrimmage against Canada, news of Kawhi Leonard leaving the team, and the surprising omission of Jaylen Brown (1:00). Then, producer Kerm joins to aid the duo in answering your mailbag questions (37:00). Later, Logan sits down with Monica McNutt to discuss the WNBA, her interaction on …

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Winners and Losers of the Offseason So Far. Plus, What to Expect From Summer League and Team USA. | Group Chat 1:15:17

3d ago1:15:17

1:15:17

Justin, Rob, and Wos look ahead toward Summer League, and the players that they’re most looking forward to seeing in Vegas (07:42). Then, they gauge their excitement for Team USA and how the team will fare against a competitive field (22:23). After, they delve into the biggest winners and losers of the offseason (35:27), the most intriguing free ag…

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DeMar DeRozan Deal Is Some Kings Sh*t. Plus, the Brandon Ingram Market, and Reassessing the East After Philly’s Shopping Spree. | Group Chat 1:08:36

6d ago1:08:36

1:08:36

Justin, Rob, and Wos start by reacting to the news of DeMar DeRozan’s sign-and-trade to the Sacramento Kings (5:00). Then, they discuss who would be the best fit for Brandon Ingram (22:30). They wrap up with tiering the Eastern Conference after Philly signs Caleb Martin and the Magic extend Franz Wagner with a max deal (37:53). Hosts: Justin Verrie…

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What Are the Lakers and Warriors Doing? Plus, the Lauri Markkanen Sweepstakes and Dallas Reloads. | Group Chat 1:17:21

10d ago1:17:21

1:17:21

Justin, Rob, and Wos look at what’s going on with the most head-scratching teams of the offseason, such as the Lakers (03:35), Warriors (16:54), Jazz (32:30), and Bucks (48:37). After, they discuss the Mavs’ offseason signings and where those moves put them in the West (54:03). Finally, they end on Donovan Mitchell’s extension with the Cavs and whe…

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The Klay Thompson–Warriors Era Comes to an End and Talking ‘Clipped’ With Sam Amick and Rembert Browne 2:02:32

18d ago2:02:32

2:02:32

Logan starts the show off with his thoughts on Klay Thompson joining the Mavs, marking the end of an era with the Warriors (01:08). Then, Logan and Raja are joined by The Athletic’s Sam Amick to discuss Paul George to the Sixers, potential Lakers targets, what Golden State does next, and more (13:19) before opening up the mailbag (55:07). After, ‘C…

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Free Agency Bonanza: Paul George’s Decision, Klay’s Next Move, and Draft Ripple Effects | Group Chat 1:45:05

15d ago1:45:05

1:45:05

Justin, Rob, and Wos come together to discuss some of the initial news coming out of the beginning of NBA free agency. They discuss the news around Paul George and Klay Thompson, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope signing with the Magic, and more. Then, they are joined by J. Kyle Mann to talk about a handful of guys drafted in the top 10 and how their select…

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Bronny James Lands in L.A., Plus Our Favorite Second-Rounders | The Ringer's NBA Draft Show 37:21

16d ago37:21

37:21

KOC, J. Kyle Mann, and Tate Frazier return to recap the second night of the NBA draft! They dive into the Lakers' selection of Bronny James and discuss some of their favorite picks of the second round. Check out KOC’s 2024 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, draft grades, and more! Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle Mann Guest: Tat…

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Bronny James Lands in L.A., Plus Our Favorite Second-Rounders 37:21

1M ago37:21

37:21

KOC, J. Kyle Mann, and Tate Frazier return to recap the second night of the NBA draft! They dive into the Lakers' selection of Bronny James and discuss some of their favorite picks of the second round. Check out KOC’s 2024 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, draft grades, and more! Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle Mann Guest: Tat…

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Best NBA Draft Picks, Possible Busts, and More First-Round Reactions With Tate Frazier and J. Kyle Mann | The Ringer's NBA Draft Show 1:05:34

19d ago1:05:34

1:05:34

KOC, J. Kyle Mann, and Tate Frazier get together to react to the first round of the NBA draft! They start by diving into the odd Spurs-Timberwolves trade that will send prospect Rob Dillingham to Minnesota and two very future first-round picks back to San Antonio (01:35). Next, they discuss which selected prospects they think will bust (12:52), as …

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Best NBA Draft Picks, Possible Busts, and More First-Round Reactions With Tate Frazier and J. Kyle Mann 1:05:34

21d ago1:05:34

1:05:34

KOC, J. Kyle Mann, and Tate Frazier get together to react to the first round of the NBA draft! They start by diving into the odd Spurs-Timberwolves trade that will send prospect Rob Dillingham to Minnesota and two very future first-round picks back to San Antonio (01:35). Next, they discuss which selected prospects they think will bust (12:52), as …

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Does Paul George Make the Sixers Contenders and the Biggest Offseason Questions | Real Ones 1:21:43

19d ago1:21:43

1:21:43

Logan, Raja, and Howard are back to raise some of the most intriguing questions of this season, such as the effects of the upcoming TV deal on potential super teams (04:30), if Paul George makes the Sixers legit contenders (15:28), and whether Klay Thompson should feel disrespected by the Warriors (30:16). After, the guys give their goodbyes to pro…

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Bronny James, Reed Sheppard, and the Success of Second-Gen NBA Players With Tom Haberstroh 54:53

1M ago54:53

54:53

KOC is joined by Tom Haberstroh of Yahoo Sports to discuss his latest article detailing the impact of second-generation players in the NBA, and how it could affect Bronny James (03:43). They dive into the history of second-gen players and how the sons of former NBA players can find success despite the scrutiny that comes with being, as Tom calls it…

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The Most Interesting Teams, Trade Targets, and Free Agents of the 2024 Offseason | Group Chat 1:19:45

20d ago1:19:45

1:19:45

ustin, Rob, and Wos take a look at some story lines to start the offseason; they each bring one team (5:55), one free agent (35:08), and one trade target (57:35) that they are most interested in talking about. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Tucker Tashjian Social: Eduardo Ocampo Additional Product…

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The Lakers Hire JJ Redick, LeBron’s Window, and Our Worst Takes From the Season | Real Ones 1:02:44

1M ago1:02:44

1:02:44

Logan, Raja, and Howard are back to react to the Lakers hiring JJ Redick as their head coach, then discuss if he’ll be on a short leash next season (01:30). They also get into whether LeBron James has accepted his winning window has closed or if he’ll join another contender (15:40). Then, they briefly talk about the Alex Caruso–Josh Giddey trade an…

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Group Chat Live: Finals Ripple Effects, Offseason Superlatives, and the Most Intriguing Teams In the NBA Draft 1:34:35

1M ago1:34:35

1:34:35

Justin, Rob, and Wos are live from the El Rey Theater in Los Angeles to kick off the Ringer Residency! They start the show by discussing the Celtics' NBA Finals victory, Joe Mazzulla's status as a coach, and debate who’s going to be the Jrue Holiday of this offseason (01:30). Next, the guys are joined by Chris Ryan for an offseason preview based on…

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The 'Grade-A' Mock Draft and the ‘Our Guys' Draft 53:31

25d ago53:31

53:31

KOC and J. Kyle Mann are joined by The Ringer’s own Tate Frazier as they go through the top four picks in the draft to determine which prospect would earn each team an ‘A’ grade (01:22). Next, the guys pick five prospects they believe in the most with the introduction of the ‘Our Guys’ draft (25:59)! Check out KOC’s 2024 NBA Draft Guide for all the…

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The Celtics are the 2024 NBA Champions | Real Ones 1:08:23

1M ago1:08:23

1:08:23

Logan, Raja, and Howard are back with reactions to the Celtics’ series-clinching Game 5 victory last night (02:00). The guys discuss what Jaylen Brown winning finals MVP means for Brown and the Celtics as a whole (12:00). Then, they look at where the Mavericks can go from here (44:00). Later, producer Kerm joins as the guys answer your mailbag ques…

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Did the Mavs Find a Blueprint for a Historic Comeback? Plus, Side-Eyeing Three Curious Free Agency–Adjacent Moves. | Group Chat 1:00:24

28d ago1:00:24

1:00:24

Justin, Rob, and Wos get together in the studio to discuss whether the Mavericks found a blueprint in Game 4 to climb back into the NBA Finals. Then, they talk through Kristaps Porzingis’s impact on this series and whether the Celtics need to make any adjustments heading into Game 5. They close things out by breaking down the Joel Embiid–Paul Georg…

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Logan Apologizes to the Celtics, and Luka’s Flaws as a Superstar. Plus, Remembering Jerry West. | Real Ones 1:19:37

1M ago1:19:37

1:19:37

Logan and Raja discuss Boston's commanding 3-0 lead, why this year’s Celtics squad is one of the best postseason teams of all time, and how the Mavs’ most significant flaws are getting exposed in this series (1:30). Later, Logan is joined by Howard Beck to honor the late Jerry West as their Real One of the Week and talk about his legacy as both a p…

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The Celtics Are Just Too Much for the Mavs. Plus, a Goodbye to Jerry West. | Group Chat 1:10:07

2M ago1:10:07

1:10:07

Justin, Rob, and Wos recap the Celtics going up 3-0 against the Mavericks in the NBA Finals. They discuss Luka fouling out late in the fourth quarter, the difference between Boston and Dallas’s bench contributions, and Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown overwhelming the Mavericks. After, they talk about the passing of Jerry West and his lasting legacy a…

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Do Combine Numbers Really Matter? Plus, Three Teams Who Could Move Up, and the Bobi Klintman Interview 1:06:20

1M ago1:06:20

1:06:20

KOC and J. Kyle Mann discuss the underwhelming combine numbers from Zaccharie Risacher, and debate whether the unexpected results from Risacher and other international prospects will affect their draft stock (00:52). Also, they discuss three teams who could potentially move up in the draft. Next, the guys discuss which prospects they probably have …

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Howard Beck on ‘Real Ones,’ Celtics Taking Game 2 of the Finals, and MVP Predictions. Plus, Live Updates on Dan Hurley’s $70 Million Offer From the Lakers. | Real Ones 52:01

2M ago52:01

52:01

Logan is joined by The Ringer’s Howard Beck to discuss another Celtics victory in Game 2 of the Finals, the Mavs having no solution for the Celtic’s defense, and Jalen Brown playing like an MVP (12:16). Howard rants about Mav's expectations of coming back to win the series and shares stats on teams who win the first two games of the series (25:04).…

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7 Questions About the NBA Finals, Plus the Cody Williams Interview 45:18

1M ago45:18

45:18

After watching the Celtics take a 2-0 series lead over the Mavericks in the NBA Finals, KOC raises seven questions on how both Boston and Dallas can potentially affect the draft (00:47). Next, KOC is joined by potential lottery pick Cody Williams from Colorado (13:36). They discuss his close relationship with his brother, Jalen Williams of the OKC …

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The Celtics Shrug Off a Bad Shooting Night to Take a 2-0 Lead. Plus, the Surprise Chase for Dan Hurley. | Group Chat 54:18

2M ago54:18

54:18

Justin, Rob, and Wos react to the Celtics' 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals. They discuss how the Celtics found a way to win despite poor shooting, the Mavs' supporting cast's struggles, and early predictions for Finals MVP. Then they give their thoughts on the potential for Dan Hurley to be the Lakers' next head coach and share their thoughts on the coa…

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The Celtics’ Dominant Game 1 Finals Win and What to Expect from Dallas in Game 2. Plus, Is Dan Hurley the Right Fit for the Lakers? | Real Ones 58:13

2M ago58:13

58:13

Logan and Raja discuss how the Celtics blew out the Mavs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Boston’s effective defensive schemes against Luka and Kyrie, and how Jaylen Brown stepped up to meet the moment (1:44). Along the way, they react to Kristaps Porzingis’s explosive return from injury and the major impact he has on both sides of the ball when he’s o…

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