Is Cooper Flagg’s bid for stardom legitimate or far-fetched? The Ringer’s J. Kyle Mann attempts to find out. Over the years, the one-and-done era of college basketball has gifted us with some thrilling, must-see TV talent. Having been on the prospect radar for quite some time, Cooper Flagg—the lean, mean, shot-blocking machine from Newport, Maine—looks to be the next in line to muster up that level of excitement. His somewhat unprecedented blend of incendiary defensive tools and promising offensive upside crafts a vision of a player who could impact winning at the highest levels of NBA compet ..read more

Photo by Lance King/Getty Images JKM comes on to talk about his new ‘Home and Away’ video and his time in New York City Howard and Raja are joined by The Ringer’s J. Kyle Mann to discuss the most recent addition to his Home and Away series on the Ringer NBA Youtube channel. They talk about Kyle’s time in New York City and what makes it a special basketball city (7:10). Then, with college basketball still in its early days, Kyle gives the guys his thoughts on the guys at the top of the draft (26:48). Hosts: Howard Beck and Raja Bell Guest: J. Kyle Mann Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Prod ..read more

Getty Images/Ringer illustration The NBA is already keeping a close eye on lottery odds ahead of next year’s draft. But Cooper Flagg isn’t the only premier player to be had. Here are five big questions scouts and draftniks are mulling over as the best prospects begin to square off against one another. First and foremost, I’d just like to say congratulations. You officially weathered the storm of following the 2024 NBA draft, a class so shallow in star power that the Hawks selected a high-upside role player with the no. 1 pick. This year’s class shouldn’t have that problem. While we don’t know ..read more

Photo by John Dorton/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images for USSF Bill and Van also talk about their hope for ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’ The Ringer’s Bill Simmons updates his NBA tier list after the latest free agent moves and then discusses what he thinks Danny Ainge’s plan is with Lauri Markkanen, why the CBA is broken, and the thought process behind Wyc Grousbeck’s decision to sell his stake in the Celtics (02:06). Next, Bill is joined by Fox Sports’ Rob Stone to discuss the disappointing USMNT loss to Uruguay, debate whether Christian Pulisic is good enough to be the best player on a team, tal ..read more

Plus, Van and Rachel bring back Mailbag Time and answer some of your questions ‌Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the show off with their reactions to the Biden-Trump debate, including the surprises, the lies, and troubles facing the upcoming election (02:02). Then, they talk about why the Lakers drafted Bronny James and instances of Black nepotism (49:52). Last, they bring back Mailbag Time and answer some of your questions.‌ Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Producer: Ashleigh Smith Subscribe: Spotify / Apple Podcasts / Stitcher ..read more

Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images Austin and Pausha return to discuss the NBA draft, the league’s current landscape, the most and least surprising moments, and more Austin and Pausha return to Off Guard to dive into the 2024 NBA draft. The duo share their insights on the league’s current landscape, favorite picks, plus, the most and least surprising moments. Finally, they weigh in on the nepotism debate surrounding Bronny James. Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi Producer: Devon Renaldo Subscribe: Spotify ..read more

Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images Russillo starts the pod with his thoughts on the Bronny James pick and the historical moment we’ll get this season Russillo starts the pod with his thoughts on the Bronny James pick and the historical moment we’ll get this season (0:33). Then, Dave McMenamin comes on to further explain the Bronny pick, discuss the Lakers’ talent development, and reveal what moves the team could make to improve (10:05). Finally, Life Advice with Kyle (31:53)! Should I be offended by the secret celebrity room at Equinox? Check us out on YouTube for exclusive clips, li ..read more

Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images Brian chats with WEEI’s Will Flemming about the Boston Red Sox’s solid first half of the season, Alex Cora’s great job managing the club, potential trades the Sox could make to bolster the squad, and more Brian recaps the Celtics’ first two draft picks and how they can contribute to the team (0:40). Then, he chats with WEEI’s Will Flemming about the Red Sox’s solid first half of the season, Alex Cora’s great job managing the club, potential trades the Sox could make to bolster the squad, the young players that have made major impacts this sea ..read more

Photo by Evan Yu/NBAE via Getty Images Jason covers the Sky-Aces game, the Chicago Bulls’ Matas Buzelis draft pick, Connor Bedard’s Calder Trophy win, and much more The Full Go returns as Jason starts by briefly talking about the Joe Biden vs. Donald Trump debate and the Sky-Aces game (1:20). Then, Jason discusses how the NFL draft has surpassed the NBA draft and what the Matas Buzelis pick tells fans about the Chicago Bulls’ direction. Jason then gives his reasoning behind the NBA draft becoming more like the MLB draft and why he wants the Bulls to go all in on a rebuild (18:37). After that ..read more

Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images Plus, the increasing value of international prospects Verno and KOC recap the 2024 NBA draft, as they discuss picks they liked, picks they disliked, surprises, and more! They start off by discussing Zach Edey’s fit with the Grizzlies, the one big difference maker for Ron Holland’s development with the Pistons, and the importance of situation, fit, and opportunity for younger players entering the league (01:12). Next, they discuss why the Hornets taking Tidjane Salaun at no. 6 led to the Spurs trading away Rob Dillingham, Dalton Knecht’s surprisi ..read more