The Player Team USA Needs Most

Ric Bucher breaks down a dizzying NBA playoff picture, from the Thunder and Spurs looking like rising Western powers to the Trail Blazers once again appearing trapped behind better-timed contenders. Ric also explains why building around international stars such as Giannis Antetok ...  Show more

In this episode of On The Ball with Ric Bucher, Ric takes aim at what he sees as a flawed NBA Rookie of the Year narrative, explaining why Cooper Flagg’s all-around burden and production for the Dallas Mavericks should outweigh the case for Kon Knueppel and Charlotte’s improved r ...  Show more

Team USA failed to medal at the FIBA World Cup in the Phillippines after a tough loss to Canada in the bronze medal game. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss some of the issues with the team, the continuity challenges the US roster faces, the job Steve Kerr did as head coach, and much ...  Show more

We gather for an emergency reaction to Team USA losing in international tournament play for the first time in 58 games. What comes next for USA basketball: Will they have to go young with Zion Williamson and Trae Young, or will veteran stars like LeBron James, James Harden, Antho ...  Show more

De’Aaron Fox joins the long list of Team USA dropouts for the upcoming FIBA World Cup, so how does the current team stack up against other countries’ squads (0:45)? Plus: The 2019-20 rookie class cast some surprising votes for superlatives among their peers (22:11). Hosts: Chris ...  Show more

Some things in sports are complicated

Calling discusses Nikola Jokic, the future of the NBA, player mobility and international players with Shaun Livingston

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