On The Ball with Ric Bucher

Ric discusses the debate over who has had a bigger impact on how the NBA game is played, Michael Jordan or Steph Curry.

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Ric discusses the Philadelphia 76ers' prospects of building a championship team with All-Star center Joel Embiid as the cornerstone.

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Ric discusses the effects of fatherhood on the Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green and the Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James.

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Ric discusses trade rumors involving the Golden State Warriors and breaks down which ones make sense.

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Ric examines the current state of the Portland Trail Blazers with the ongoing investigation into basketball operations president Neil Olshey.

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Ric discusses comments made by the Brooklyn Nets' James Harden and the New York Knicks' Julius Randle before and after the Nets' 112-110 win.

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Ric shares thoughts from executives, coaches and scouts on which team in the Western Conference could rise up by season's end and upend the current expectation that the Golden State Warriors and Phoe…

Ric examines the two best teams in the NBA right now, the Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns, and which one is more likely to come out on top in the playoffs.

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Ric discusses a text he received that a revolutionary replacement for Lakers coach Frank Vogel has been proposed to owner Jeanie Buss.

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Ric discusses the recent debate over whether or not players in the NBA fear four-time champion LeBron James.

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Ric discusses the half-dozen players, unhappy for one reason or another, who have chosen not to play this season and recognizes the one who has decided to play despite his circumstances -- Cleveland …

Ric discusses the Lakers' 121-116 comeback win over the Detroit Pistons following a skirmish that resulted in LeBron James being ejected from a game for only the second time in his career.

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Ric examines the slow start by the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks and what it means for their chances of winning a second consecutive title.

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Ric examines the Warriors' hot start, including their dominating win over the Brooklyn Nets and whether or not they have what it takes to return to title contention.

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Ric discusses the development of Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball after rough stops in LA and New Orleans on his NBA journey.

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Ric discusses Ben Simmons' desire to be traded by the Philadelphia 76ers and what he can do to help make that happen.

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Ric discusses a potential shift in the NBA small-ball revolution.

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Ric breaks down the circumstances that led to Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and Miami Heat forward Markieff Morris exchanging blows in the Nuggets' 113-96 win that resulted in Jokic receiving a …

Ric discusses the career and current state of the Lakers' struggling star point guard Russell Westbrook and the most shocking element missing from his game.

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Ric discusses ESPN's investigative story accusing Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver of misogyny and racism, the possible rise in the mid-range game's value and the Lakers' latest loss to the Oklahoma …