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Canada Basketball Was Literally Built for This

It’s no coincidence that Canada is Team USA’s biggest threat at the 2024 Olympics. Rather, it’s the culmination of a 20-year plan, led by the children of Vinsanity and Steve Nash disciples, coming to fruition.

By Danny Chau

Olympics

Anthony Edwards Is Preparing to Take the Baton

The youngest player on Team USA is not short on confidence. Like, "I’m the best guy out there" confidence. But Edwards also has a charming humility that has endeared him to his all-world teammates as he soaks up everything he can from his Olympics experience.

By Logan Murdock

NBA Summer League Deep Dive on Risacher, Reed Sheppard, and 2024’s Standouts

We braved the heat, the crowds, and the chaotic basketball so that you wouldn’t have to. Here are the players, moments, and scenes that made an impression.

By J. Kyle Mann

Team USA Is Tearing Through Its Olympic Tune-Up Games. What Has Stood Out?

Scattered thoughts on Steph and LeBron’s immaculate two-man action, Joel Embiid’s clunky fit, and more ahead of the 2024 Olympics in Paris

By Michael Pina

The Offer Sheet: The Westbrook-Jokic Partnership Might Just Be Weird Enough to Work

And yet, it’s jarring to consider the devolution of what was recently the NBA’s most complementary roster

By The Ringer Staff

The True Story of Bruno Caboclo: The NBA Draft’s Last Mystery Man

Ten years later, the story of how the Toronto Raptors kept a secret hidden 5,000 miles away and drafted a player who was "two years away from being two years away"

By Danny Chau June 27

Off the Pike

Pats Training Camp Is Here, With Joe Murray!

Plus, talking Team USA basketball and the MLB trade deadline

By Brian Barrett July 23

The Mismatch

NBA Summer League Standouts and Rumors of Westbrook to the Nuggets

Verno and KOC also react to the news that TNT will submit an offer to retain NBA rights

By Chris Vernon and Kevin O'Connor July 23

The Press Box

The Biden-Harris Switch, Three Weeks of Political Scoops, and Farewell to Skip Bayless and Pete Wells

Plus, NBA media rights, Hulk Hogan at the RNC, and much more

By Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker July 22

One Shining Podcast

Final Summer League Takeaways, Team USA Concern Level, and Luol Deng’s Master Class

Plus, Tate and J. Kyle Mann designate their own "first team" from Vegas

By Tate Frazier and J. Kyle Mann July 22

The Ringer Gambling Show

Olympic Preview and Way-Too-Early NBA Win Totals

The East Coast Bias boys return to recap the U.S. men’s basketball scare against South Sudan and give their prediction for the Olympic tournament

By John Jastremski, Joe House, and 1 more July 22

Against All Odds with Cousin Sal

Weekend Recap, Team USA Survives, and Betaches

Cousin Sal and the D3 recap this weekend in sports

By Cousin Sal Iacono July 22

The Bill Simmons Podcast

Biden Drops Out, a USA Hoops Six-Pack, and ‘Heat 2’ Ideas

Plus, predicting what’s next for the Democratic Party

By Bill Simmons, Bryan Curtis, and 2 more July 21

The Town

Warner’s M&A Options and an NBA Rights Scoop

Jessie Reif Ehrlich discusses the floundering Warner Bros. Discovery, plus Bill Simmons joins the show with a new angle on the looming NBA rights deal involving Amazon and Warner Bros. Discovery

By Matthew Belloni and Bill Simmons July 19

2024 NBA Summer League - Houston Rockets v Washington Wizards

Thru The Ringer

Wizards Rookie Kyshawn George and Ranking the Top Eastern and Western Conference Contenders

Tate hosts Wizards first-round pick Kyshawn George from NBA summer league in Las Vegas

By Tate Frazier, Wosny Lambre, and 1 more July 19

The Ringer Gambling Show

NBA Win Totals, MLB Second Half Futures, and Friday Night Baseball Bets

Raheem and Anthony also quickly preview the NFL

By Raheem Palmer and Anthony Dabbundo July 19

Higher Learning

The Republican National Convention, Biden’s Nomination Struggle, and the Spectacle of Current Politics With Bakari Sellers

Plus, Van and Rachel talk about Bronny James and whether he needs to be given a "break"

By Van Lathan, Rachel Lindsay, and 1 more July 19

Off Guard With Austin Rivers

LeBron’s U.S. Team and Summer League Standouts

‌Austin and Pausha evaluate the exhibition games played by Team USA so far

By Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi July 19

The Ringer NBA Show

The State of the Bucks and Who Can Compete Against Team USA?

Kyle, Seerat, and Michael get together to discuss the state of the Bucks and Team USA, whether the gap between the U.S. team and the world is actually shrinking, and more

By J. Kyle Mann, Seerat Sohi, and 1 more July 18

The Ringer's Philly Special

Phillies Burning Questions and Sixers Therapy Session!

Sheil and Anthony talk about the Phillies’ historic first half of the season and preview what’s to come in the second half

By Sheil Kapadia and Anthony Dabbundo July 17

The Full Go With Jason Goff

“What Do You Do With Leverage?” With Darnell Mayberry

Jason Goff is joined by Darnell Mayberry to discuss the Chicago Bulls’ management dynamics and Zach LaVine’s standing with the team. Later, Jason dives into Caleb Williams’s contract situation.

By Jason Goff July 17

2024 NBA Summer League - Houston Rockets v Los Angeles Lakers

Thru The Ringer

Clippers Guard Kobe Brown, Summer League Takeaways, and Reporting From Team USA

Tate hosts Clippers guard Kobe Brown in Vegas, Kyle Mann and Tate share their observations from the top summer league players and performances, Logan Murdock joins to discuss his time covering Team USA, and more

By Tate Frazier, J. Kyle Mann, and 1 more July 17

The Ringer's NBA Draft Show

Reed Sheppard Shines in Summer League Debut, and the Outlook on the Kings After the Addition of DeMar DeRozan

KOC is joined by Tate Frazier to talk NBA summer league, and Deuce Mason and Morgan Ragan come on to discuss the Sacramento Kings

By Kevin O'Connor and Tate Frazier July 17

The Mismatch

Bronny James, Reed Sheppard, and Summer League Observations. Plus: Jalen Brunson’s Extension.

Chris and KOC also debate if Tidjane Salaun will become the best French player from this draft class, get into what DaRon Holmes’s unfortunate injury means for the Nuggets, and more

By Chris Vernon and Kevin O'Connor July 16

The Ryen Russillo Podcast

Summer League Standouts, Plus Van Lathan on Vegas, Fame Levels, Getting Old, and Life Advice

Plus, a special Life Advice with Van—what is the perfect amount of rich and famous to be?

By Ryen Russillo and Van Lathan July 16

The Ringer's Philly Special

Sheil’s Back! Jalen Hurts Expectations, Sixers Reality Check, and Phils Thoughts at the Break.

Sheil has returned from his sabbatical, so he recaps everything he missed while he was gone!

By Sheil Kapadia July 16

Five Takeaways From 2024 NBA Summer League So Far

Reed Sheppard’s across-the-board production, Stephon Castle’s outsize impact, and the most interesting things we saw during the first weekend in Las Vegas

By The Ringer Staff July 15