Real Ones
Filed under:
In-Season Tournament Check-In
Logan, Raja, and Beck discuss Tyrese Haliburton’s early-season success with the Pacers, the vibes of the Knicks so far, the Giannis and Dame duo thus far, and much more
Filed under:
The Beginning of the End for the Warriors and Unpacking the In-Season Tournament Group Winners
Logan and Raja discuss each of the eight teams that made it out of the group stage, break down the matchups, and share their thoughts on how the in-season tournament has elevated play across the board
Filed under:
Draymond Doubles Down, and Pop’s In-Game Defense of Kawhi Leonard
Logan, Raja, and Howard discuss Draymond Green’s quotes on his altercation with Rudy Gobert and Gregg Popovich halting a game against the Clippers to stop fans from booing Kawhi Leonard
Filed under:
How NBA Greats Spin Narratives for Motivation and Zach LaVine’s Potential Landing Spots. Plus, Chelsea Gray on Success With the Aces.
Plus, reactions to LeBron James’s Instagram post targeted at the people who "doubted" him after his move to Los Angeles
Filed under:
Rasheed Wallace on Why the NBA Prioritizes Scoring, Perception vs. Reality With Media Narratives, and Winning a Title With the Pistons
Four-time NBA All-Star Rasheed Wallace also talks about what it was like getting traded by the Washington Bullets after his rookie year and playing for the Portland Trail Blazers
Filed under:
Should Sportswriters Bet on Sports? Plus, the Taylor Swift Beat Writer and Logan Murdock on Covering the NBA.
Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline
Filed under:
What It Takes to Transition From an Up-and-Coming Team to a Conference Contender, and Which Young Teams Are Potential Pretenders
Logan, Raja, and Howard discuss a few NBA teams who look primed to take the next step from scrappy, talented teams to legitimate conference contenders
Filed under:
The Questionable Giannis Ejection, LeBron’s Miami Heat Legacy, and the 76ers’ Early Success Without Harden
Logan and Raja also talk about Anthony Edwards’s next potential leap this season and how he’s continuing to develop into an NBA superstar for the Minnesota Timberwolves
Filed under:
First Impressions of the NBA’s In-Season Tournament Games and Underwhelming Teams That Deserve the Benefit of the Doubt
Logan, Raja, and Howard discuss the first batch of NBA in-season tournament games, their overall thoughts on the new addition to the regular season, and whether the level of competitiveness feels heightened
Filed under:
Gilbert Arenas on Playing Against Great Defenders, Evolving Into an NBA Superstar, and the Lakers’ Overreliance on LeBron James
Three-time NBA All-Star Arenas also talks about what Jordan Poole needs to do if he wants to successfully lead the Washington Wizards
Filed under:
Early Season Overreactions and Panic Watch
Logan, Raja, and Howard discuss the Los Angeles Lakers’ 1-2 start and the Hawks beating the Bucks at home
Filed under:
Wemby’s NBA Debut, the James Harden–76ers Standstill, and Changes to the 2024 NBA All-Star Game
Sam Amick of The Athletic joins Logan and Howard to discuss Victor Wembanyama’s opening night performance, the changes coming to the league, and more!
Filed under:
2023-24 NBA Season Preview: Expectations for Wemby’s Rookie Year, the Boston Celtics’ Championship Window, and Award Predictions
The guys also discuss the potential long-term impact of James Harden’s trade request on the 76ers and how Dame and Giannis fit together on the Bucks
Filed under:
Steph Curry’s Preseason Game-Winner, Jordan Poole’s Revenge Season, and James Harden’s Trade Request Antics
Logan and Raja react to Steph Curry’s preseason game-winner against the Sacramento Kings, Jordan Poole dropping 41 points in three quarters, and whether or not both performances feel like statement games ahead of the regular season
Filed under:
Howard Beck Joins ‘Real Ones,’ Damian Lillard’s Bucks Preseason Debut, and What Wemby’s Hybrid Play Style Means for the NBA Big Man
Plus, the guys talk about the new era of star player empowerment
Filed under:
How Jrue Holiday Impacts the Celtics’ Title Chances, James Harden Skipping Media Day, and the Fractured Relationship Between Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers
Plus, the guys give out their Real Ones of the Week
Filed under:
Austin Rivers on Podcasting as an Active NBA Player and Life as a Role Player in the League
The NBA veteran joins to discuss his journeyman career
Filed under:
What the NBA’s New Load Management Policy Means for Teams, and Giannis’s Uncertain Future With the Bucks
Logan and Raja discuss their thoughts on the NBA’s new policy that punishes teams for resting their stars, and they react to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s comments about his future with the Milwaukee Bucks
Filed under:
Stephen Curry on ‘Underrated,’ the Chris Paul–Jordan Poole Trade, and His Relationship With Kevin Durant
Logan Murdock and Raja Bell are joined by Golden State Warriors guard and four-time NBA champion Stephen Curry to discuss his early days in the league, being teammates with Raja, and the new documentary film on his career, ‘Stephen Curry: Underrated’
Filed under:
The Grant Williams Sign-and-Trade and Raja Reacts to Rap Lyrics With His Name
They guys also talk about the genius of Mike D’Antoni and how the "Seven Seconds or Less" offense has evolved over the years
Filed under:
Is This a Boring Year for NBA Free Agency? Plus, Why Kyrie Irving to the Suns Can’t Work.
Logan and Raja preview the upcoming NBA free agency period and debate whether it will have significant implications for the year ahead
Filed under:
Raja and Logan Expose Their Worst Takes From the Start of the Season
There’s also talk about the rumors swirling around Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers
Filed under:
Warriors Trade Jordan Poole, and Picks for Chris Paul
Logan and Raja react to the deal and debate who’s in charge in Golden State after Bob Myers’s exit
Filed under:
Way-Too-Early Questions for the 2023-24 NBA Season
Logan and Rob Mahoney parse through a handful of burning NBA questions, including whether the Denver Nuggets are the favorites to repeat, potential landing spots for Bradley Beal and Damian Lillard, and more
Filed under:
The Dominance of the Denver Nuggets, Why Understanding Your Role as a Pro Is Essential, and Why NBA Players Love to Golf
Logan and Raja talk about what the Denver Nuggets have done to shut down the Miami Heat’s offense through four games of the 2023 NBA Finals
Filed under:
Van Lathan on Zion Williamson’s Antics, Morant’s Potential Long-Term Suspension, and the Ever-Changing Media Landscape Around the Modern Athlete
Plus, the guys close with their Real Ones of the Week!
Filed under:
Howard Beck on the Miami Heat Stealing Game 2, Defending Nikola Jokic, and Kyrie Irving Wanting LeBron James in Dallas
The NBA sportswriter joins Logan and Raja to break down Game 2 of the NBA Finals and make predictions for Game 3
Filed under:
Amin Elhassan on the NBA Finals, Boston’s Collapse, and Heat Culture
Logan and Raja are joined by Amin Elhassan to discuss the upcoming NBA Finals matchup between the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat
Filed under:
Can the Celtics Extend the Series at Home?
Logan and Raja also have a brief discussion about LeBron alluding to retirement and put some respect on the Nuggets’ name
Filed under:
The Heat Go Up 3-0, Carmelo Anthony Retires, and Lakers on the Verge of Getting Swept
Logan and Raja talk about the Celtics’ embarrassing loss to the Heat in a must-win Game 3 and celebrate Carmelo Anthony after his retirement announcement
Filed under:
Recent NBA Head-Coaching Shake-ups, “Himmy” Butler and the Heat, and Previewing Lakers-Nuggets Game 2
The guys talk about the reasons behind the current trend in firing coaches and cover the Heat-Celtics and Lakers-Nuggets matchups
Filed under:
What’s Next for Philly and Golden State? Plus: Ja Morant Suspended Again.
Logan and Raja also give their predictions for the conference finals