NBA

Is Dalton Knecht Too Old to Have Major Upside?

The Los Angeles Lakers rookie is making LeBron (and us) wonder: Did 15 teams screw up by passing on him in the 2024 NBA draft? And does Knecht’s torrid start tell us anything about how teams should factor age into their prospect evaluations?

By Zach Kram

What If the Sixers’ Nightmare Is Just Beginning?

As miserable as Philadelphia’s start has been, the ending could be worse. Even for a franchise familiar with suffering, this season has produced a unique type of torture.

By Danny Chau

Rocket Science: Ime Udoka on What’s Fueling Houston’s Surprising Start

The Rockets are winning with a dominant defense that merges old-school toughness with cutting-edge principles

By Michael Pina

Franz Wagner’s Star Turn Is Giving Off ’93-94 Pippen Vibes

The Orlando Magic’s all-world sidekick is proving he’s pretty incredible as a leading man, too. Has it been there all along?

By Danny Chau

NBA League Pass Recommendations: Five First-Month Stars

Whether you’re a casual basketball fan or a true sicko, it can be hard to know where to direct your attention. We’re here to help.

By Tyler Parker

The Warriors Are Going Deeper Than Any Team in NBA History

Golden State is boldly going where no NBA team has gone before: a 12-man rotation. Can Steve Kerr’s experiment give one last gasp to the Dubs’ dynasty?

By Howard Beck November 21

NBA Kram Session: The Cavs and the Cav-Nots

What in the world is going on in the East? In the first Kram Session of the season, we dive deep into Cleveland’s winning formula, marvel at the Celtics’ boundless pursuit of the 3, and survey the ineptitude pervading the rest of the conference.

By Zach Kram November 19

Top 100: Early Surprises and Disappointments

Who’s up and who’s down about a month into the 2024-25 NBA season? Check out our new player rankings and analysis, including a handful of new additions.

By The Ringer Staff November 20

Off the Pike

A Huge Game for Mayo on Sunday

Brian speaks with NBC Sports’ Tom Giles about Patriots vs. Colts, Anthony Richardson vs. Drake Maye, Jerod Mayo’s future with the Patriots, Kristaps Porzingis’s impact on the Celtics, and more

By Brian Barrett November 27

The Ryen Russillo Podcast

New CFP Rankings. What’s Still in Play? Rockets and T-Wolves Deep Dives. Plus, Matt Barkley Shares College and NFL Stories.

Matt Barkley joins to talk about a young Josh Allen, his favorite QB rooms throughout his career, and why he thinks some teams struggle to build contenders

By Ryen Russillo November 27

New York, New York

Michael Pina Discusses KAT’s Impact on the Knicks, Rodgers Wants to Stay a Jet, and the Latest on Juan Soto

Michael Pina discusses Karl-Anthony Towns’s tenure on the Knicks, Mikal Bridges’s struggles, and the Nets’ hot start

By John Jastremski and Michael Pina November 27

The Bill Simmons Podcast

A Holiday Check-In on Anything and Everything With Chuck Klosterman

Bill and Chuck talk everything from college ball to politics to boxing

By Bill Simmons November 27

Real Ones

NBA Panic Meter. Plus, Do the Nets Not Understand the Assignment?

Howard and Michael Pina pull out their panic meters for five separate teams, talk concerning numbers for the Lakers, go over Howard’s lack of Sixers panic, and more

By Howard Beck and Michael Pina November 26

The Mismatch

Things We Can’t Believe This Season. Plus: Star Players Return From Injury, Ivey’s Rise, and Life Outside Basketball.

The guys also discuss the Knicks blowing out the Nuggets

By Chris Vernon and David Jacoby November 26

Off the Pike

The Unicorn Is Back! With Evan Valenti. Plus, the Pats Can’t Get out of Their Own Way.

Brian and Evan chat about Kristaps Porzingis’s return before Brian dives into the issues that Jerod Mayo has been having

By Brian Barrett November 26

Group Chat

NBA Potluck! Plus, Are We Possibly Witnessing the Greatest Player Ever?

Justin, Rob, and Wos gather to debate whether the Clippers would be better off without Kawhi, talk about the Bucks’ potential, and more

By Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and 1 more November 25

Off Guard With Austin Rivers

What It Takes to Coach, T-Wolves’ Need for Identity, and Iconic Shot Celebrations

Austin and Pausha touch on a wide range of topics, including why Trae Young needs to leave the Hawks, Donte DiVincenzo trade rumors, and much more

By Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi November 25

New York, New York

Is This the Worst New York Football Season Ever? Plus, Knicks Streak Ends at Four and Trivia.

With another loss, the Giants inch closer to the top pick in the draft

By John Jastremski November 25

The Full Go With Jason Goff

“Just Give Us a Good Showing” With Pete Bercich

Jason starts with a recap of Bulls-Hawks before Pete Bercich joins to discuss the Bears-Vikings game

By Jason Goff November 24

The Press Box

The Joe and Mika Crisis, an ‘Around the Horn’ Funeral, and Watching College Football in 2024

Bryan and Joel get into a new opening segment called Joel’s Thoughts, talk Joe and Mika’s explanation for their trip to meet Donald Trump, discuss what’s going on with college football on TV, and more

By Bryan Curtis and Joel Anderson November 22

In My Feelings With Big Wos

Panic Time for the Sixers? Plus, LeCap Is Back!

Big Wos discusses the 76ers’ closed-door meeting and whether they should be panicking about their woeful start to the season

By Wosny Lambre November 22

The Mismatch

Heliocentric Franz, Knecht on Fire, Inconsistent Wolves, and More Things We Loved and Loathed

Verno and Jacoby discuss the messy situation in Philadelphia, their thoughts on the new All-Star format, and more

By Chris Vernon and David Jacoby November 22

Real Ones

Staying Busy in Retirement, Managing Team USA, and Investing in Women’s Sports With Grant Hill

Howard and Raja also talk to Grant about the young core of the Atlanta Hawks

By Howard Beck and Raja Bell November 22

New York, New York

Judge Wins His Second MVP, Knicks Extend Winning Streak, and DeVito Leads the Giants Against the Bucs

Plus, Jason Katz returns to give his best options to start and sit for Week 12

By John Jastremski November 22

Group Chat

Are the Sixers Cursed? Plus, the Best Team, Player, and More One-Month-Ins.

Justin, Rob, and Wos have their picks for one-month-in superlatives!

By Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and 1 more November 21

The Bill Simmons Podcast

Bill’s NBA Six-Pack and Peter Schrager on the Jets. Plus, 76ers’ Breakdown, Embiid’s Next Five Years, and Week 12 NFL Picks.

In a two-part episode, Bill Simmons goes over six NBA topics, with Peter making an appearance to discuss the NFL season’s biggest surprises. Chris Ryan and Joe House then join in Part 2 to talk 76ers disappointment, Million-Dollar Picks for NFL Week 12, and more.

By Bill Simmons November 21

Off the Pike

Optimism About the Red Sox’s Offseason. Plus, a Pats-Dolphins Preview

Brian also looks at the numbers from the Celtics big win over the Cavaliers

By Brian Barrett November 21

Off Guard With Austin Rivers

Injuries Galore, 76ers’ Cause for Alarm, and Dalton Knecht Shining in Hollywood

Plus, talk of why Chris Paul will go down as Austin’s favorite leader to play alongside, Shedeur Sanders playing for father Deion Sanders, and more

By Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi November 21

East Coast Bias

Who Can Challenge Josh Allen for MVP? Plus, Steelers-Browns Preview and Dalton Knecht’s Breakout Game.

The guys also dive into the dysfunction of the New York Giants and Jets!

By John Jastremski, Joe House, and 1 more November 21

The Full Go With Jason Goff

“Ain’t No Thoughts” with Matt Leinart and Alex Brown

Disappointment for the Bulls and Bears

By Jason Goff November 21

The Town

Secrets of the NBA-TNT Divorce Settlement With Bill Simmons

Matt is joined by Bill Simmons to talk about the painful split between the NBA and Turner after a 30-year partnership

By Matthew Belloni and Bill Simmons November 20

The Ryen Russillo Podcast

Celtics End Cavs’ Streak, Maxey Calls Out Embiid, Knecht Goes Off, and the Indiana Take Reaction. Plus, Super Bowl Champ Andrew Whitworth.

Andrew Whitworth comes on to share the importance of veteran offensive linemen, whether it’s important for teams to like their QBs, and how teams can deal with bad matchups

By Ryen Russillo November 20

Thru The Ringer

NFL Chaos, Track to the Future, and the NBA So Far

Tate and Cousin Sal recap NFL Week 11, including some coaching changes, Chris Boswell’s kicking performance, and more. Then Wos joins to go over the start of the NBA season.

By Tate Frazier, Cousin Sal Iacono, and 1 more November 20