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What the NBA and its Partners Say They Want (But Do They Really?)
Ric discusses what he learned about the focus and ambition of the NBA's newest media partners over All-Star Weekend and whether or not their actions …
1 year, 3 months ago
Theories On Why The Mark Williams Trade Failed
Ric shares with his son, Mat, what league sources are saying about the Lakers rescinding their trade for Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams after…
1 year, 4 months ago
The Second-Most Shocking Trade at the NBA Deadline
Ric examines trades made at the NBA deadline that involved the Cavs, Bucks, Lakers, Clippers and Warriors and breaks down the one that was second onl…
1 year, 4 months ago
The Luka-AD Trade: Why It Happened, What It Means
Ric discusses why the Dallas Mavericks traded their 25-year-old Slovenian superstar, Luka Doncic, to the Los Angeles Lakers for All-Star center, Anth…
1 year, 4 months ago
Word to My Media Brethren: You Missed the Boat on Bronny
Ric discusses the backlash from the media after rookie guard Bronny James, son of Lakers' star LeBron James, had a poor performance in his most exten…
1 year, 4 months ago
The Biggest Fix Left for the NBA All-Star Game
Ric discusses the history of the NBA All-Star Game selection process, offers a way to ensure the most worthy players are chosen, gives the list of pl…
1 year, 4 months ago
Time for the 76ers to Find an Embiid Exit Strategy
Ric discusses Lakers coach JJ Redick's heartfelt account of his family's ordeal with the wildfire that turned their home and all of the Pacific Palis…
1 year, 4 months ago
Why Steph and the Warriors Are Where They Are
Ric discusses the current state of the Golden State Warriors, his history with the franchise and the forces that have ended the Warriors', and their…
1 year, 4 months ago
Quad Shot: Melo's Value, Kings' Surge, Wemby's Defense, Cade's Ascension
Ric discusses four hot NBA topics: LaMelo Ball's entertainment value vs. his effectiveness for an 8-28 Charlotte Hornets' team; what is behind the Sa…
1 year, 5 months ago
Quad Shot: PG Exorcising, JJ-Barkley Beefing, Kings Surging, Cavs-Thunder Entertaining
Ric discusses four topics: Paul George's unfathomable explanation for a recent fourth-quarter meltdown; JJ Redick taking a novel approach to being a …
1 year, 5 months ago