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The Ringer » NBA Draft
1d ago
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KOC and J. Kyle Mann discuss the players to keep an eye on, including Zach Edey, Donovan Clingan, Dalton Knecht, and more!
The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle Mann give you six prospects to keep an eye on heading into the Sweet 16. Also, they discuss the best potential Elite Eight matchups for scouting prospects, Kentucky’s disappointing performance in the tournament, and the overall strength of this year’s class (36:12).
(02:42) - Zach Edey, Purdue
(09:50) - Donovan Clingan, UConn
(14:08) - Stephon Castle, UConn
(20:55) - Jared McCain, Duke
(26:14) - Har ..read more
The Ringer » NBA Draft
1d ago
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Verno and KOC discuss the NBA’s investigation into Jontay Porter, Jalen Green’s performance, Draymond Green’s huge defensive impact for the Warriors, March Madness, and more
Verno and KOC discuss the NBA’s investigation into Jontay Porter after multiple instances of “betting irregularities” were discovered and debate the type of punishment the NBA should hand down (01:20). After this weekend’s March Madness games, they discuss the draft stock of Kentucky’s Reed Sheppard, UConn’s Donovan Clingan, Marquette’s Tyler Kolek, and more (19:32). While t ..read more
The Ringer » NBA Draft
6d ago
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Verno and KOC talk about some of the most interesting prospects in the NCAA tournament, including Zach Edey, Cody Williams, and more
Verno and KOC discuss how the NCAA tournament can greatly impact the draft stocks for prospects and highlight a few of the prospects participating, including Purdue’s Zach Edey, Colorado’s Cody Williams, North Carolina’s Elliot Cadeau, and more (01:34). Next, the guys each select four players they are keeping a close eye on with just a few weeks left in the regular season (23:34).
Got a question for Verno and KOC? Send them an e ..read more
The Ringer » NBA Draft
2w ago
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Plus, Cousin Sal and Tate share their reactions to the biggest moves from NFL free agency, predict the lines for the NCAA tourney, and much more
Tate and KOC discuss why no lead is safe in the NBA, Dame finally becoming comfortable on the Bucks, their weekly awards, and KOC’s latest draft prospect rankings. Plus, Cousin Sal and Tate share their reactions to the biggest moves from NFL free agency, predict the lines for the NCAA tourney, and much more.
Host: Tate Frazier
Guests: Cousin Sal and Kevin O’Connor
Producers: Jack Wilson, Tucker Tashjian, an ..read more
The Ringer » NBA Draft
2w ago
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Verno and KOC discuss their levels of belief in all of the potential playoff teams in each conference
With just over a month left in the regular season, Verno and KOC discuss their levels of belief in all of the potential playoff teams in each conference. They start off in the East (02:45) before turning their attention to the West (37:51). Also, with KOC’s NBA Draft Guide launching and the March Madness tournament starting up, the guys dive into some draft talk and discuss a few prospects they like (01:09:10).
You can find KOC’s Draft Guide here.
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The Ringer » NBA Draft
2w ago
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Verno and KOC also quickly check in on the top NBA draft prospects and guys to watch with conference tournaments beginning
Verno and KOC start with the highly anticipated matchup between the Nuggets and Celtics, which saw the Nuggets sweep the season series. They discussed what this matchup could look like in the Finals, how to guard Denver, and more. Then, they discuss some of the other close games from Thursday night, including Luka getting another 35-point triple-double (18:30), Anthony Edwards exploding for 44 points and a game-saving block ..read more
The Ringer » NBA Draft
3w ago
Daniel Hertzberg
The world is watching impatiently as LeBron’s oldest son tries to follow in his father’s impossible footsteps. But despite unfathomable pressure, Bronny isn’t crumbling. “It’s who he is as a person,” says USC coach Andy Enfield.
A fan wearing a white LeBron James Lakers jersey arrives well over an hour before tip-off. Another man sports a wine-colored LeBron Cavaliers jersey here at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, California. There are plenty of other James replicas on this Wednesday night in early February: James’s yellow Lakers jersey. His purple one. His black one.
But everyone ..read more
The Ringer » NBA Draft
1M ago
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Ryen and Albert also discuss the futures for Fields, Higgins, Wilson, and Cousins
Russillo kicks off the show with a reaction to LeBron James’s tweet about the mock draft and their placement of Bronny James (0:38). Then he is joined by Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer, who is live from the NFL draft combine. They discuss the market, what the NFL combine will look like if the top 10 picks do not attend, the new salary cap number, and more (13:05). The guys close it out with their FanDuel alliance picks (54:28) and some listener-submitted Life Advice ..read more
The Ringer » NBA Draft
1M ago
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Verno and KOC discuss the 76ers’ next move after Joel Embiid’s injury, whether the Hawks should consider trading Trae Young instead of Dejounte Murray, LeBron’s pressure on the Lakers, and so much more
Verno and KOC go through KOC’s recent article (found here) and discuss the 76ers’ next move after Joel Embiid’s injury, whether the Hawks should consider trading Trae Young instead of Dejounte Murray, LeBron’s pressure on the Lakers, and so much more (02:02). With the trade deadline this week, the guys discuss some of the names that are rumored to be ..read more
The Ringer » NBA Draft
2M ago
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Tate and KOC also talk about the Bucks’ coaching transition from Adrian Griffin to Doc Rivers
Tate and Nora preview Chiefs-Ravens and Lions-49ers, breaking down the biggest narratives for each game, including Taylor Swift vs. Ravens legends Michael Phelps and T-Pain?! Plus, what to expect from the Jim Harbaugh Chargers era, whether Dave Canales was the best pick for the Panthers, and why Cam Newton wants to play for the Falcons. Then, KOC joins Tate to break down how Adrian Griffin lost the Bucks locker room, what to expect from Doc Rivers, whether the T-Wol ..read more