NBA Playoffs: Takeaways From Every Game One

Everyone says sports coverage is too negative — and the “fix” was supposed to be ex-players taking over the microphone. So why does it feel like the takes are hotter, harsher, and sloppier than ever?In this episode, Ric digs into the hypocrisy of modern sports debate culture: end ...  Show more

Toronto just did something that should scare the league: they’re winning big without a single “ball-stopper,” and the vibes aren’t a gimmick — they’re the engine. On this episode of On The Ball, Ric Bucher breaks down why the Raptors’ pregame “house party” bench routine and locke ...  Show more

Preview of game 2 between the Lakers and the Warriors

Thoughts on the Celtics-76ers so far

Guest: Tim Hardaway Sr.

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Thoughts on the NBA playoffs so far and what to expect going forward

Guest: Ric Bucher

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The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to talk about Episodes 7 and 8 of the ESPN documentary series 'The Last Dance' (2:30) before discussing UFC 249 (41:40) and Adam Silver's call with NBA players regarding the possible return of an NBA season (1:04:40). Finally t ...  Show more

Fox Sports NBA analyst Ric Bucher joins the show in studio to tell Colin if he had an issue with Jordan Poole taking the final shot for the Warriors in their loss to the Lakers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.