Podcast appearances and mentions of Howard Beck

The Ringer's Howard Beck talks whether Cleveland should make a move or stay the course, if KD or Giannis are more likely to be traded, whether teams can still plan for 3-5 year runs under the current CBA, if Tyrese Haliburton a bully or a killer & more

Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones to discuss both conference finals series. The Oklahoma City Thunder, led by league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, are currently up 2-0 on the Minnesota Timberwolves. How have they been able to bottle up Minnesota's offense while hitting another gear late in games. With this new CBA, how has OKC shown the blueprint for building a successful young team on the cusp of winning a championship? The Knicks fell to the Pacers in devastating fashion after losing a hefty lead late in the game, with Tyrese Haliburton hitting a game-tying shot at the end of regulation. How do the Knicks bounce back to even up the series at home ? What has Tyrese Haliburton shown the world this postseason? (3:31): Wolves - Thunder Series (34:06): Fan Duel Ad Break (35:36): Knicks - Pacers Series (1:00:58): Mailbag The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hit the mailbag! realonesmailbag@gmail.com Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard BeckProducer/Audio: Clifford AugustinVideo Producer: Victoria Valencia Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russillo starts the show with a deep dive into the Pacers' improbable comeback (1:22). Then, he's joined by Howard Beck to learn what it was like inside MSG last night, debate whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander deserved to win MVP, and have a conversation about players drawing fouls (21:27). Plus, Life Advice with Kyle (1:09:25)! How do I stop my boss from ordering for me when we go out to eat? Check us out on YouTube for exclusive clips, livestreams, and more at https://www.youtube.com/@RyenRussilloPodcast. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Ryen Russillo Guest: Howard Beck Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, Mike Wargon, and Jonathan Frias Shopping. Streaming. Savings. It's on Prime. Visit Amazon.com/prime to get more out of whatever you're into. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dallas Mavericks landed the no. 1 pick in the draft, which means that they'll likely take the consensus no. 1 prospect, Cooper Flagg, after they traded Luka Doncic to the Lakers midway through the 2024-25 season. Logan, Howard, and Raja discuss how the lottery miraculously ended up going in Dallas's favor and what Flagg can be at the next level. Should this year's lottery be a warning to teams who are obviously tanking? Jayson Tatum left Game 4 of the Celtics vs. Knicks Eastern Conference semifinals game with an apparent leg injury that could sideline him for a long time. The guys discuss how Tatum's injury could affect the Celtics' future in light of the major cap issues they have looming. Is now the time for Jaylen Brown to step up? Plus, the mailbag! (0:00) Intro (1:00) Show start (1:24) Thoughts on Cooper Flagg to Dallas (22:35) Fan Duel Ad Break (23:56) Jayson Tatum's Injury (38:39) Knicks - Celtics (50:26) Mailbag The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hit the mailbag! realonesmailbag@gmail.com Hosts: Logan Murdock, Howard Beck, and Raja Bell Producer/Audio: Clifford Augustin Video Producer: Victoria Valencia Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz and John Richter Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5/13/25 - Hour 1 Rich and Celtics fan Brockman react to the devastating injury to Boston star F Jayson Tatum late in the Knicks' Game 4 win in their series. The Ringer's Howard Beck and Rich discuss the NBA Playoffs including Tatum's injury, how the Karl-Anthony Towns/Julius Randle trade is working out for the Knicks and Timberwolves, if the NBA Draft Lottery system is fair, and if the Dallas Mavericks would trade the #1 overall pick for Giannis Antetokounmpo instead of selecting Duke's Cooper Flagg.  Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432 No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5-13 Dirty Work Hour 2: a MASSIVE NBA Grab Bag, plus Howard Beck and the conundrum that is Jonathan KumingaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5-13 Dirty Work Hour 2: a MASSIVE NBA Grab Bag, plus Howard Beck and the conundrum that is Jonathan KumingaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Nuggets took Game 1 in Oklahoma City thanks to a late-game 3 from Aaron Gordon, but the big topic of discussion was whether the Thunder should have fouled when they were up three late in the game and Jokic was off the floor. Logan, Raja, and Howard Beck discuss that and whether they saw who the real MVP is during the game. The Knicks defeated the Celtics on the road thanks to 45 (!) missed 3s from Boston and some late-game heroics provided by the NBA Clutch Player of the Year, Jalen Brunson. Plus, what are they hoping to see from the Warriors-Wolves series? Is Ant primed to eliminate another legend? Finally, the mailbag! (1:43) Nuggets - Thunder (27:30) Knicks Celtics (49:51) 'Pack Watch With Jomi Adeniran' (51:38) Warriors - Wolves (59:54) Mailbag The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hit the mailbag! realonesmailbag@gmail.com Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan, Raja, and Howard Beck react to the breaking news that Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is leaving his current position, but remaining as the team president. (1:17) What legacy does the five-time champion head coach leave in San Antonio? (17:14) The Knicks eliminated the Pistons in the first round. What's the future hold for the Pistons? (30:04) The Clippers and Nuggets are headed for a Game 7 in Denver: Can the Clippers pull off the win on the road? (46:11) 'Pack Watch' with Jomi Adeniran (47:22) Anthony Edwards and the Wolves packed up the Lakers in five. Where does Ant-Man currently rank in the NBA ? (56:40) Mailbag The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit ⁠www.rg-help.com⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hit the mailbag! ⁠realonesmailbag@gmail.com⁠ Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck Producer/Audio: Clifford Augustin Video Producer: Victoria Valencia Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz, John Richter, and Belle Roman Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan, Raja, and Howard Beck react to the breaking news that Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is leaving his current position, but remaining as the team president. (1:17) What legacy does the five-time champion head coach leave in San Antonio? (17:14) The Knicks eliminated the Pistons in the first round. What's the future hold for the Pistons? (30:04) The Clippers and Nuggets are headed for a Game 7 in Denver: Can the Clippers pull off the win on the road? (46:11) 'Pack Watch' with Jomi Adeniran (47:22) Anthony Edwards and the Wolves packed up the Lakers in five. Where does Ant-Man currently rank in the NBA ? (56:40) Mailbag The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hit the mailbag! realonesmailbag@gmail.com Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard BeckProducer/Audio: Clifford AugustinVideo Producer: Victoria Valencia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's all about Day 1 of the NFL Draft, which players are the best, which players wore the best fit, who screwed the pooch, plus Howard Beck with an NBA Playoff check, we Sprague the Line and get ready for a big playoff weekend.

Longtime NBA scribe Howard Beck returns to the Ticker with his thoughts on the first week of the NBA Playoffs and if the Blazers resemble how the Pistons or Rockets looked before making the playoffs.

Even if it's the right thing to do, is there anything less exciting that your team drafting an offensive lineman...only 2 QBs go on Day 1, who will get a bargain on Day 2...Howard Beck joins the Ticker with an NBA Playoff update, and Dirt tips his cap to the Pistons clock operator

Howard Beck of TheRinger.com and Co-host of the Real Ones joins Bill to talk about the Knicks playoff chances, the Thunder's experience, and the voting process for NBA Awards!

Steiny & Guru reveal an issue they've had with NBA coverage as of late before diving into the Play-In + Postseason matchups with The Ringer's NBA Senior Writer Howard Beck.

Steiny & Guru welcome Dub Nation to the NBA Postseason! Warriors vs. Grizzlies decide who plays Houston, a favorable matchup for Golden State. But they need to play tonight smart, like Guru's 143 IQ. Finally, The Ringer's Howard Beck stops by at 1:20p.

Following the shocking firing of Nuggets head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth, Logan Murdock and Howard Beck try to make sense of it all. How long has the tension been building between Malone, Booth, and the Nuggets brass (1:20)? What happened since the championship run the Nuggets had just two years ago to now that caused all of this friction and dysfunction (11:55)? Have the Minnesota Timberwolves underachieved or overachieved based off of the Karl-Anthony Towns for Julius Randle trade (25:28)? Logan has one question for each Western Conference team as we head into the final weekend of the NBA regular season (36:31). Plus, the mailbag! Could a team comprised of foreign stars beat an all-USA team? The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hit the mailbag! realonesmailbag@gmail.com Hosts: Logan Murdock and Howard Beck Producer/Audio: Clifford Augustin Video Producer: Victoria Valencia Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In another surprising firing, with roughly a week to go before the playoffs begin, the Denver Nuggets have relieved both head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth of their duties. Logan, Howard Beck, and Raja Bell react to the news and the timing of the firings (1:22). Does firing Malone now give the Nuggets an advantage heading into the playoffs? Logan and Raja are joined by ESPN NBA reporter Tim MacMahon, who just wrote a new book about Luka Doncic and the Mavericks franchise called ‘The Wonder Boy: Luka Doncic and the Curse of Greatness' (30:44). Tim details what went wrong with the Mavs and Luka and why they ultimately traded him to the Lakers. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hit the mailbag! realonesmailbag@gmail.com Hosts: Logan Murdock, Howard Beck, and Raja Bell Guest: Tim MacMahon Producer/Audio: Clifford Augustin Video Producer: Victoria Valencia Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan, Raja, and Howard mf'in Beck are back with another Real Ones, and they start the pod off with the Pistons-Wolves scuffle that broke out over the weekend. Was the fight something to be concerned about, or was it overblown (01:48)? Will the suspensions of Isaiah Stewart, Ron Holland II, and Marcus Sasser affect the Pistons' playoff seeding? What's the fallout for the Grizzlies following the firing of head coach Taylor Jenkins? What is the reasoning behind Jenkins's firing, and why did they do this just before the playoffs? Howard makes sense of it all (20:42). Plus, the mailbag! (58:16)  Should there be new stipulations on the draft lottery to prevent tanking? The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hit the mailbag! realonesmailbag@gmail.com Hosts: Logan Murdock, Howard Beck, and Raja Bell Producer/Audio: Clifford Augustin Video Producer: Victoria Valencia Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs react to another bump in the road of the Warriors offseason, chat with Howard Beck about the Warriors in the Western Conference, and get back to Steve Kerr after he became the winningest coach in Warriors franchise history.

Willard and Dibs' full show from Monday, March 17th. In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs congratulate Steve Kerr for becoming the all-time winningest coach in Warriors franchise history, debate if he's the best coach in Bay Area history, discuss why he doesn't get more credit for what this Warriors franchise has become, and more. In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs react to Draymond Green complimenting Steve Kerr, debate which player they'd like the Warriors to avoid in the playoffs, and react to Adam Schefter saying the 49ers tried to flip Dre Greenlaw back to Santa Clara even after he had a deal with the Broncos, and more. In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs react to another bump in the road of the 49ers offseason, chat with Howard Beck about the Warriors in the Western Conference, and get back to Steve Kerr after he became the winningest coach in Warriors franchise history. In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs continue to discuss the legendary Steve Kerr, credit him for creating the Warriors' culture, and more. Plus, the guys react to the news that Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray aren't expected to play tonight vs. the Warriors.

Howard Beck, who covers the NBA for The Ringer, joins Willard and Dibs to break down the Jimmy Butler-era Warriors, the Warriors' standing in the Western Conference, the teams that should scare the Warriors the most, and more.

Movie star and filmmaker Ben Stiller joined Logan, Howard, and Raja to discuss all things Knicks and his decorated film career. How does Ben feel about the Knicks season thus far, and how far will the team go in the playoffs (2:49)? Has he ever gotten into it with opposing team players from the sidelines (19:44)? Where did Ben's Knicks fandom come from (25:32)? The guys also get into 'Severance' conspiracy theories (35:50), Ben tells a great story about working with and getting to know Robert De Niro (51:05), and he also stays for the mailbag! The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hit the mailbag! realonesmailbag@gmail.com Hosts: Logan Murdock, Howard Beck, and Raja Bell Producer/Audio: Clifford Augustin Video Producer: Victoria Valencia Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz and John Richter Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this Friday edition of ‘Real Ones,' Logan and Raja open the pod by discussing LeBron's confrontation with Stephen A. Smith after the Lakers defeated the Knicks in OT on Thursday night (1:07). Was LeBron in the wrong for walking up to Stephen A. in defense of Bronny? The confrontation overshadowed what was a great basketball game. Has the Knicks' offense been exposed to being Brunson or bust (15:28)? Logan and Raja then play a game in which they explore what they're seeing from specific teams and whether those teams are peaking too early (31:46). How do Steph and Jimmy balance their coexistence on the court, as it has been helping them win? mailbag! realonesmailbag@gmail.com Hosts: Logan Murdock, Howard Beck, and Raja Bell Producer/Audio: Clifford Augustin Video Producer: Victoria Valencia Additional Production Support: Keith Fujimoto Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bickley and Marotta talk NBA, Bickley Blasts on the Suns, and we're joined by Howard Beck.

Beck talks about Kevin Durant's future, the Suns' disappointing season, and more.

The Ringer's Michael Pina and Howard Beck sit down to give their thoughts on the new nine-part documentary series, 'Celtics City,' on HBO. They discuss how their perspectives were shaped after the documentary, what Celtics season they would've liked to have covered, whether their opinion on anyone changed, and much more. Then, Wosny Lambre sits down with the director of 'Celtics City,' Lauren Stowell, to discuss how Lauren got involved with the project, interviewing legends like Larry Bird and Kevin Garnett, handling the perception of the city of Boston, and more. Hosts: Michael Pina, Howard Beck, and Wosny Lambre Guest: Lauren Stowell Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan Murdock, Howard Beck, and Raja Bell start the pod with the unfortunate season-ending injury news for All-Star guard Kyrie Irving (0:21). Irving's injury adds to the long list of Mavs players that have been sidelined throughout the season, including Anthony Davis (who was traded for Luka Doncic). Just how catastrophic has this season been for the Mavs? On the flip side, the Lakers have been rolling and are 16-4 in their last 20 games. LeBron and Luka seem to fit perfectly together and Howard believes this still isn't the best version of Luka. How terrified should the Western Conference teams be (23:18)? Hit the mailbag! realonesmailbag@gmail.com Hosts: Logan Murdock, Howard Beck, and Raja Bell Producer/Audio: Clifford Augustin Video Producer: Victoria Valencia Social: Keith Fujimoto  Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan Murdock, Howard Beck, and Raja Bell start the pod with the unfortunate season-ending injury news for All-Star guard Kyrie Irving (1:07). Irving's injury adds to the long list of Mavs players that have been sidelined throughout the season, including Anthony Davis (who was traded for Luka Doncic). Just how catastrophic has this season been for the Mavs? On the flip side, the Lakers have been rolling and are 16-4 in their last 20 games. LeBron and Luka seem to fit perfectly together and Howard believes this still isn't the best version of Luka. How terrified should the Western Conference teams be (25:45)? The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hit the mailbag! realonesmailbag@gmail.com Hosts: Logan Murdock, Howard Beck, and Raja Bell Producer: Clifford Augustin Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Video: Victoria Valencia Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howard Beck: Not sure if Cavs need to 'send a message' in Celtics matchup tonight full 847 Fri, 28 Feb 2025 14:34:06 +0000 iodlSPKR5CIa50KWdTyBBU6IObY05rq5 sports The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima sports Howard Beck: Not sure if Cavs need to 'send a message' in Celtics matchup tonight The only place to talk about the Cleveland sports scene is with Ken Carman and Anthony Lima. The two guide listeners through the ups and downs of being a fan of the Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians and Ohio State Buckeyes in Northeast Ohio. They'll help you stay informed with breaking news, game coverage, and interviews with top personalities.Catch The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima live Monday through Friday (6 a.m. - 10 a.m ET) on 92.3 The Fan, the exclusive audio home of the Browns, or on the Audacy app. For more, follow the show on X @KenCarmanShow. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://pla

Hour 4: Howard Beck, QBs at Combine, Browns Stadium reality show full 2331 Fri, 28 Feb 2025 15:36:52 +0000 rdwMhwuzt5ALu2dBA4Tc5LJB47HOuRTU sports The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima sports Hour 4: Howard Beck, QBs at Combine, Browns Stadium reality show The only place to talk about the Cleveland sports scene is with Ken Carman and Anthony Lima. The two guide listeners through the ups and downs of being a fan of the Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians and Ohio State Buckeyes in Northeast Ohio. They'll help you stay informed with breaking news, game coverage, and interviews with top personalities.Catch The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima live Monday through Friday (6 a.m. - 10 a.m ET) on 92.3 The Fan, the exclusive audio home of the Browns, or on the Audacy app. For more, follow the show on X @KenCarmanShow. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwavepodc

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Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck discuss the Knicks falling to the Cavs and the Celtics in embarrassing fashion over the weekend (7:08). Can the Knicks realistically compete with top-notch competition, or should they be content with possibly reaching another 50-win season? The Sixers have been a complete dumpster fire since the start of the season, and Joel Embiid is facing lingering injury problems. Should the Sixers shut him down for the rest of the season and enter the Cooper Flagg sweepstakes (31:06)? The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hit the mailbag! realonesmailbag@gmail.com Hosts: Logan Murdock, Howard Beck, and Raja Bell Producer: Clifford Augustin Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Video: Victoria Valencia Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

RUNDOWN Hotshot Scott, 'Maui insider,' shares his recent trip to Maui with a mix of humor and raw honesty, detailing how resort life can feel like being nickel-and-dimed even in paradise. His story takes a dramatic turn when a propane grill explosion turns a leisurely beach day into chaos, leaving him and fellow travelers in stunned disbelief. Overall, his candid account blends travel mishaps with local insights to reveal the unexpected costs of a tropical getaway. Mitch and Hotshot dive into the bittersweet reality of being a Seattle Mariners fan—torn between a love for baseball and frustration with ownership's status quo. The Mariners No-Table conversation turns to spring training updates, player recovery progress, and roster battles as the Seattle Mariners prepare for the season. Brady Farkas and Joe Doyle break down key storylines—from Solano's arrival and prospect evaluations to the potential impact of roster decisions. Howard Beck delivers an incisive discussion on the potential pitfalls of NBA expansion, exploring how adding new teams might dilute talent and strain team depth. Drawing on decades of NBA coverage and analytical insights, he dissects historical precedents, market dynamics, and the competitive challenges that expansion could introduce. Jason Churchill breaks down his distinct methodology for evaluating Mariners minor league prospects, contrasting his rankings with those of national sources. He dives into the nuances behind prospects like Emerson, Montez, and Cole Young, discussing their potential roles and the strategic challenges of player development in Seattle's system.   GUESTS • Mariners No-Table | Joe Doyle (Over Slot) & Brady Farkas (Sports Illustrated Now M's Editor) • Howard Beck | Veteran NBA Writer (Los Angeles Daily News, New York Times, Bleacher Report)  • Jason Churchill | Media Personality (Prospect Insider)   TABLE OF CONTENTS 1:34 | Hotshot Scott, Maui Insider, Reveals the Explosive Truth Behind Paradise Resorts 13:06 | Clip of the Week: James Carville goes OFF! 18:36 | Hotshot Scott, Mariners Insider, Breaks Down the Fan Dilemma of Enduring Mediocre Teams and Overpriced Experiences 37:15 | GUEST: Mariners No-Table, Joe Doyle (Over Slot) & Brady Farkas (Sports Illustrated Now M's Editor); Analyzes Mariners Spring Training Developments and Roster Battles 1:02:10 | GUEST: Howard Beck, Veteran NBA Writer; Explores How NBA Expansion Could Dilute Talent and Impact Team Depth 1:26:47 | GUEST: Jason Churchill, Prospect Insider; Unveils a Fresh Take on Mariners' Minor League Talent Evaluation 1:48:19 | The Other Stuff Segment: Otani's parallel parking fail, Floyd Mayweather bid for Giants stake, Bill Self retirement rumor, MLB-ESPN divorce, Levar Ball foot amputation, Carson Beck and Hannah Cavender car theft, DeAndre Anderson arrest for car theft, BYU upset Wildcats and fan chant controversy, McClung slam dunk contest return possibility, Alex Rodriguez half-court shot at Bucknell, Yankees relax strict appearance policy, Woman arrested for food contamination with urine, Colorado men attempt cannon launch of meth and tobacco into prison, Opossum hospitalized after eating Costco chocolate mousse cake, Saudi Arabia bans alcohol at 2034 World Cup, Chinese zoo sells tiger urine for medicinal purposes, Family spray tanning experience, Duval County, Jacksonville, Florida

NBA Insider for The Ringer Howard Beck joins The Roast to offer his thoughts on the Warriors with Jimmy Butler, superstar moevment, and if a KD reunion is worth holding out for?

Tate Frazier is joined by Bryan Curtis and Howard Beck to discuss NBA All-Star Weekend, the future of pro sports All-Star events, and the latest NFL offseason drama. Hosts: Tate Frazier Guest: Cousin Sal, Bryan Curtis, Howard Beck Producers: Jack Wilson, Travis Lafaille, Chris Wohlers, Felipe Guilhermino, Drew Van Steenbergen, Michael Szokoli The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please visit theringer.com/RG to learn more about the resources and helplines available, and listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(HR.1) Tobin attempts Fixes Dunk Contest with this star studded idea Tobin is back and so is Leroy with office complaints about coffee creamer... There's a lock box in the fridge?! Canada beat Finland 5 to 3 to clinch a spot in the Four Nations Final and Sweden beat USA 2 to 1, Matthew Tkachuk was out due to injury. Tobin informs us how he goes out of his way to irritate his daughter with Gen Z slang. 15 mins of Heat! Tobin and Leroy quibble over why stars dont participate in all star weekend Things get intense when Tobin attempts to "Fix" the Dunk Contest with his star studded idea Leroy fights back with competitive logic Road to a Repeat! Four Nations Final is set! USA takes on Canada for the highly anticpated rematch (HR.2) Have Miami finally HEAT found Clarity Post Jimmy Butler? Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays failed to reach an agreement on his extension. We blame some guy with a potentially fake name The Miami Marlins reported to Jupiter for their first full squad workout. We hear from Peter Bendix as he describes the "vibes." Bruce Sherman says Sandy Alcantara is their franchise right now but will let the front office decide... More Marlins talk. Tobin specifies which Ninja Turtle Marcos and JFig are. Tyler Herro gets spicy when addressing Jimmy Butler and his jersey number... he also comments on the "clarity" the group has finally grasped. Tobin attempts to poop on Tylers parade Tobes is tired of the rose petal smell in Golden State 2nd Major Quibble of the Day: Can Jimmy & Steph Curry compete with other duos in the league ? (HR.3) HEAT Nation! Sharpen the Harpoons for "Morant Durant'25!" Cat Talk! Tobin gets into Heat Twitter fodder mode... According to Howard Beck, Tobin may need to sharpen his harpoons Who are the next wave of stars that will be waived? Tobin has a slogan for the summer, Morant Durant '25! Who would he give up for this duo during whaling season? Renaissance fair, daggers, axe throwing and Leroy's weather Toes and Marcos Mixed Bag! Draymond Green believes the NBA has become boring, Bruce Sherman breaks Marcos' heart (HR.4) A Hurricane warning you can bank on We talk one hit wonders and Michael B. Jordan's thumbs. Cam Ward gives out a warning, "If you don't draft me, that's your fault." 15 mins of Heat and Cat Talk! Leroy somehow knows the Seattle Krakens practice schedule. Damage is Done to close the show!

Cat Talk! Tobin gets into Heat Twitter fodder mode... According to Howard Beck, Tobin may need to sharpen his harpoons Who are the next wave of stars that will be waived? Tobin has a slogan for the summer, Morant Durant '25! Who would he give up for this duo during whaling season? Renaissance fair, daggers, axe throwing and Leroy's weather Toes and Marcos Mixed Bag! Draymond Green believes the NBA has become boring, Bruce Sherman breaks Marcos' heart

Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard M'fin Beck are live from the Punchline is San Francisco during all-star weekend presented by State Farm! The guys discuss who are the true contenders from both the Western and Eastern Conference. Will this All-Star weekend be successful with the new ASG format? Plus, Raja dissects if AAU is affecting the NBA product and who were the top 5 overrated/underrated players he had to defend. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hit the mailbag!: realonesmailbag@gmail.com Hosts: Logan Murdock, Howard Beck, and Raja Bell Producer: Clifford Augustin Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Video: Victoria Valencia Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan, Raja, and Howard get right into Luka Doncic's debut as a Laker. How will the new-look Lakers pan out with Luka and LeBron, and how far can they go in the Western Conference (01:42)? Whose team is it between LeBron and Luka, and how can the team balance satisfying both stars' needs (16:49)? Jimmy Butler has looked solid in his first two games with the Warriors. Can they make a playoff push and avoid the play-in with Jimmy (39:43)? Logan is also joined by Joel Anderson and Bryan Curtis to discuss the state of the NBA and where the league and its players stand on social issues (1:18:04). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hit the mailbag!: realonesmailbag@gmail.com Hosts: Logan Murdock, Howard Beck, and Raja Bell Guests: Bryan Curtis and Joel Anderson Producer: Clifford Augustin Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan, Raja, and Howard are still trying to process the trade that shocked the world. Where were the guys when they found out, and how shocked were they (1:42)? Just how concerned were the Mavs about Luka behind the scenes to warrant the trade (14:59)? How should LeBron feel about the move (40:36)? What can the Warriors do at the deadline to put a championship-contending team around Steph (52:17)? The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hit the mailbag!: realonesmailbag@gmail.com Get your tickets to the live show at Punch Line San Francisco on February 15 here: https://www.universe.com/events/the-ringer-nba-show-real-ones-live-tickets-9NVPKF Hosts: Logan Murdock, Howard Beck, and Raja Bell Producer: Clifford Augustin Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Heat guard/forward Jimmy Butler has been suspended yet again by the team after leaving a shootaround. Logan, Raja, and Howard Beck open the pod with a lengthy discussion on how Jimmy's latest plea to be traded to another team could affect his career (1:12). Jalen Williams of the Oklahoma City Thunder believes there should be three All-Defensive teams and two Defensive Player of the Year awards due to the differences in how you have to defend as a guard vs. as a big. Does he have a point (21:31)? Logan and Howard pick their All-Star reserves (39:06). Plus, mailbag! Hit the mailbag!: realonesmailbag@gmail.com Get your tickets to the live show at Punch Line San Francisco on February 15 here: https://www.universe.com/events/the-ringer-nba-show-real-ones-live-tickets-9NVPKF Hosts: Logan Murdock, Howard Beck, and Raja Bell Producer: Clifford Augustin Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senior NBA Writer for The Ringer Howard Beck joins Afternoon Drive to discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers. He talks about the Cavs positioning in the East, what's surprised him most about their success, Darius Garland's role in the Rockets loss, and more.

Nick and Jonathan are joined by Senior NBA Writer for The Ringer Howard Beck. Then, they discuss Darius Garland's role in the Cavs loss to the Rockets, and the officiating issues in the game.

Logan and Howard Beck start the pod off with a deep dive on the Warriors following their MLK Day 125-85 blowout loss to the Celtics (2:55). Howard then announces his All-Star ballot and gives his take on why he chose those players for the game (35:51). Logan is then joined by Bomani to discuss the current political climate and how the NBA and the players are handling the transition to Trump's presidency (1:08:28). Get your tickets to the live show at Punch Line San Francisco on February 15 here: https://www.universe.com/events/the-ringer-nba-show-real-ones-live-tickets-9NVPKF Hosts: Logan Murdock and Howard Beck Guest: Bomani Jones Producer: Clifford Augustin Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The pod opens with Raja, Logan, and Howard discussing a video of Raja getting hyped on the court after his son had an intense game versus another good player in Miami (00:57). The guys have a spirited conversation on how and why LaMelo Ball is getting so much All-Star love (6:09). The Pelicans suspended Zion Williamson on Friday prior to their matchup against the Sixers for a violation of team policies, but this has been a pattern for Zion. What's next for his career and for the Pelicans (32:49)? Jimmy Butler wants out of Miami. Should he be careful about how he's viewed across the league in requesting a trade (44:46)? Get you tickets to the live show at The Punchline in San Fran 2/15/25 here: https://www.universe.com/events/the-ringer-nba-show-real-ones-live-tickets-9NVPKF Realonesmailbag@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Logan Murdock, Howard Beck, and Raja Bell Producer: Clifford Augustin Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vincent Goodwill is joined by The Ringer's Howard Beck as they do a deep on the latest with Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans. The two also preview what could be an underwhelming trade deadline and why the new CBA is stifling player movement across the league. Goodwill and Beck breakdown why it's unlikely the Phoenix Suns will be able to move on from Bradley Beal and why it's harder than it looks for the Miami Heat to move on from Jimmy Butler. The two also discuss if Chicago Bulls Zach LaVine could be on the move this trade deadline and which teams would even have the space make a move for the prolific scorer.The two end the show by revealing their official media member votes for this year's All-Star starters. While both have a few locks for each conference, Goodwill and Beck find disagreement on which guards should be starting for the East. (2:00) - Why Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans are headed for divorce (21:15) - The Suns might be stuck with Bradley Beal... and the same could be said for Jimmy Butler and the Heat(27:40) - Why the new CBA and old contracts are stifling player movement across the league (44:00) - Vinny and Howard reveal their 5 starters for each conference in their media members All-Star ballot Subscribe to Good Word with Goodwill on your favorite podcast app:

Logan finally makes his return from paternity leave, and Howard quizzes him on what's been happening during this NBA season (15:41). The MVP race has been tight, but who truly deserves it (22:58)? An NBA All-Star revelation leads to a spirited discussion on whether the league is promoting the correct things (27:55). Raja's Suns and Bradley Beal are at odds, but Beal holds all the cards with a no-trade clause. What's next for both parties (38:55)? Plus, the mailbag and some love for Gelo's new track bringing back the '99 and 2000s. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Logan Murdock, Howard Beck, and Raja Bell Producer: Clifford Augustin Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howard Beck is joined by The Ringer's Tyler Parker to discuss the NBA Christmas Day schedule and why the Thunder are not playing that day (5:30). Then they discuss Tyler's experience at the NBA Cup and whether he had any takeaways from the Thunder's Finals loss against the Bucks. They wrap up by comparing this iteration of the Thunder to past teams (39:00) and quickly giving their thoughts on the new All-Star game format (1:06:10). Howard is then joined by two-time NBA dunk contest champion and reigning G-League MVP Mac McClung to get into his experiences as a two-way player on the Orlando Magic (1:17:24). They also talk about what it's like to have that documented on “The Break”. Mac later touches on whether he'll be defending his dunk contest title again. Host: Howard Beck Guests: Tyler Parker and Mac McClung Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russillo begins with Tales from the Couch and breaks down Klay's homecoming and Embiid's first game (0:41). Then, he's joined by Howard Beck to discuss how deep this Warriors team can go, what has gone wrong with Milwaukee, and how real this Cavaliers team is (18:04). Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for Life Advice (51:59). How do I convince my boyfriend he needs to wear deodorant? Check us out on YouTube for exclusive clips, livestreams, and more at https://www.youtube.com/@RyenRussilloPodcast The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Ryen Russillo Guest: Howard Beck Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, and Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices