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On The Ball with Ric Bucher
The Incredibly Shrinking NBA Competitive Spirit
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Ric discusses what is fueling complaints about in-season tournament rules and examines the Houston Rockets' renaissance under head coach Ime Udoka.
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Nepotism, the NBA and LeBron
30:50Ric discusses the Los Angeles Lakers drafting Bronny James, son of Lakers star LeBron James.
Making A Case For JJ Redick Being A Success
31:31Ric discusses the qualities that could benefit JJ Redick in his role as the Los Angeles Lakers' new head coach.
The Comeuppance of Luka Doncic
31:05Ric discusses the performance of Dallas Mavericks' star Luka Doncic in the 2024 NBA Finals.
Unpacking Caitlin Clark, LeBron-Kyrie & Dan Hurley-Lakers
38:51Ric discusses the ongoing drama surrounding Caitlin Clark's start in the WNBA, Kyrie Irving's reaction to LeBron James' latest remarks about their time together and the Los Angeles Lakers' interest in University of Connecticut head coach Dan Hurley.
The Education of Anthony Edwards
28:37Ric discusses the Western Conference finals' battle of stars between the Minnesota Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards and the Dallas Mavericks' Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic.
Caitlin Clark Anxiety and Why the Nuggets Fell
34:45Ric discusses the reaction to Caitlin Clark's rocky start in the WNBA and why the defending champion Denver Nuggets fell to the upstart Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Unlucky Atlanta Hawks and the Unrepentant Tom Thibodeau
30:47Ric discusses the Atlanta Hawks winning the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NBA draft lottery and the New York Knicks taking the series' lead against the Indiana Pacers despite a rash of injuries that forced coach Tom Thibodeau to utilize several reserve players.
Fixing the Phoenix Suns
27:49Ric discusses how the Phoenix Suns can improve after being swept out of the playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves.
NBA Playoffs: How to Tell the Winners from the Losers
48:53Ric discusses takeaways from post-game reactions by key players and coaches in the NBA playoffs.