Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images Plus, predicting the Mavs’ future and what’s next for Damian Lillard Verno and KOC share their complete displeasure with the decision to sit Joel Embiid against the Nuggets, robbing us of the chance to watch him play against fellow MVP candidate Nikola Jokic (01:18). Next, LeBron James made his return to the court Sunday afternoon, but it was Patrick Beverley who had the last laugh (11:31). The guys debate what the best moves are for the Mavs’ future to ensure Luka Doncic has all the help he desperately needs as they continue to struggle since acquiring K ..read more

Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Verno and KOC also discuss Ja Morant’s return in the Grizzlies’ win over the Rockets on Wednesday night Verno and KOC discuss Ja Morant’s return in the Grizzlies’ win over the Rockets on Wednesday night (03:22). The guys discuss a pair of games from the Sweet 16: Kansas State’s overtime win over Michigan State and UConn’s dominant win over Arkansas (08:55). After LeBron James shoots down the reports of his potential return, the guys debate when he’ll get back on the floor for the Lakers (19:32). In looking at the crowded West standings, the guys debate w ..read more

Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images Jaren Jackson Jr. and David Roddy join the show to talk playing with Dillon Brooks and the Grizzlies’ identity In front of a sold-out crowd, Verno and KOC headline the New Daisy Theatre located on the world-famous Beale Street in Memphis! However, the guys are not alone, as The Ringer’s Joe House joins the show, as well as some surprise guests from the Grizzlies. The first surprise was David Roddy. The guys discuss his progress in his rookie season; playing for the Grizzlies G League affiliate, the Memphis Hustle; as well as the team identity that the Grizz ..read more

Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images Verno and KOC also cover Ja Morant’s suspension, the 76ers’ six-game winning streak, and their favorite March Madness players Verno and KOC discuss Ja Morant’s suspension before turning their attention to Draymond Green’s suspension after he received his 16th technical foul this season. They then discuss the feel-good Kings, who clinched their first winning season since 2005-06 (01:40). With the 76ers riding a six-game winning streak, the guys note that Joel Embiid is making a strong push for MVP as they debate the current MVP standings (22:39). With March ..read more

Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images KOC and Rob Mahoney also cover the Mavericks’ loss to the Grizzlies and good news about injured stars LeBron James and Karl Anthony-Towns KOC and Rob Mahoney (who’s filling in for Chris Vernon) recap a fun night of NBA action, beginning with the Bucks’ comeback victory over the Kings (01:29). They discuss Giannis dropping 46 as well as Brook Lopez’s importance to the team. They also debate whether the Kings can make a run in the playoffs (10:22). After losing to the last-place Rockets, is it time to reconsider the Celtics as possible title favorites (17:0 ..read more

Photo by Elsa/Getty Images Verno, KOC, and some special guests discuss Ja Morant’s suspension, the surging Knicks, James Harden, and the college prospects to keep an eye on during March Madness Verno and KOC take over El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles for their first live show! And they’re not alone, as The Ringer’s own Sean Fennessey, Chris Ryan, and Tate Frazier join in on the fun. They discuss all the hottest topics in basketball, from Ja Morant to the surging Knicks and James Harden to the best college prospects to keep an eye out for during March Madness. Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Con ..read more

Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images The guys also discuss the Washington Post story about Ja Morant, Kevin Durant’s debut with the Suns, and the Clippers’ and Warriors’ remaining schedules Ahead of Monday’s live show in Los Angeles, Verno and KOC announce another live show! This time in Verno’s town of Memphis, Tennessee, on March 21! After announcing the Memphis show, they move on to last night’s Mavs win over the 76ers (07:56). The guys discuss Giannis’s dominance during the Bucks’ 16-game winning streak, which shows why they deserve to be the title favorites (21:20). Speaking of winning str ..read more

Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images Verno and KOC discuss nine things that have happened since returning from the All-Star break, beginning with the breaking news of LeBron James’s injury Verno and KOC discuss nine things that have happened since returning from the All-Star break, beginning with the breaking news of LeBron James’s injury that will reportedly keep him out indefinitely (04:37). They then move on to discuss the 76ers-Heat game from last night before Verno shares why he’s coming around to the Knicks (13:53). After looking at Damian Lillard’s 71-point game, the guys discuss the r ..read more

Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images KOC and Verno discuss Trae Young’s future in Atlanta and the Western Conference postseason race Verno and KOC begin with the announcement of their first ever live show in Los Angeles (00:53)! They then discuss this weekend’s All-Star festivities before diving into the low TV ratings (08:36). After the Hawks let go of Nate McMillan, the pressure is all on Trae Young to make it work or likely be the next one on his way out in Atlanta (27:46). Next, the guys discuss eight story lines to follow when the season resumes on Thursday. Some of the story lines includ ..read more

Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images Plus, debating whether Scoot Henderson is locked in as the no. 2 pick for this year’s draft Ahead of this weekend’s All-Star festivities, Verno and KOC play a round of everyone’s favorite game: That’s True, That Might be True, That’s Ridiculous (10:46). They discuss Tim Bontemps’s MVP straw poll, whether Kyrie Irving will be only a rental with the Mavs, which team is the best fit for Russell Westbrook, if Scoot Henderson is locked in as the no. 2 pick for this year’s draft, and so much more. Also, before ending the show, the guys look at the pool of All-Star ..read more