On The Ball with Ric Bucher
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- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 30 minutes
- Episodes
- 564
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Ben Simmons, The 76ers and Mental Health
Ric discusses Ben Simmons' fractured relationship with the Philadelphia 76ers and reports that Simmons is being treated for mental health issues.
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What Marcus Smart Said and What He Meant
Ric discusses Marcus Smart's comments after the Boston Celtics' meltdown loss to the Chicago Bulls, specifically his comment that stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown "don't want to pass the ball," an…
Deciphering What Marcus Smart Said
Ric discusses Marcus Smart's comments after the Boston Celtics' meltdown in losing to the Chicago Bulls, specifically his assertion that team stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown "don't want to pass t…
The Referees Are Not The Ones Holding Back James Harden
Ric discusses the new rules interpretation by NBA referees this season that has resulted in some of the league's top scorers shooting fewer free throws and averaging fewer points -- while others are …
Are The Warriors And Heat For Real?
Ric discusses the hot starts by both the Golden State Warriors and Miami Heat and which is better equipped to continue their early winning ways.
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Why Getting The No. 1 Pick Isn't All That It's Cracked Up To Be
Ric discusses the recent history of the NBA No. 1 pick and how the influences on who a team selects goes far beyond who the best player may be.
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The Lakers, Knicks and Bulls Just Showed Us Who They Are
Ric discusses what we learned from the Lakers' most recent performance, as well as the Eastern Conference battle between the Knicks and Bulls.
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Exactly The Kind Of Win The Lakers Needed
Ric examines the crisis averted and hope inspired by the Lakers' overtime win against the San Antonio Spurs without LeBron James.
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What To Make Of The Chicago Bulls' Hot Start
Ric examines the Chicago Bulls' first 4-0 start since the days of Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen and what it means for the Bulls' prospects this season.
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Dwight Howard Has Every Reason To Be Salty
Ric discusses the source of the blow-up between Lakers' big men Dwight Howard and Anthony Davis, as well as the one potential flaw he sees in his choice of the Phoenix Suns repeating as Western Confe…
The Tragic Connection Between Kobe and Vince Carter's Documentary
Ric discusses with Burton Chawla, NBA "connector" and head of sports for Lineage Digital, the making of Vince Carter's documentary, "Legacy," as well as the Ben Simmons' predicament in Philadelphia a…
The Tragic Connection Between Kobe Bryant and the Vince Carter Documentary
Ric discusses the making of Vince Carter's documentary, "Legacy," with NBA connector and Lineage Digital executive Burton Chawla, along with who is to blame for the Ben Simmons' predicament in Philad…
New Pieces, Same Old Ways For The Knicks
Ric discusses the Knicks' season-opening double-overtime win against the Boston Celtics and what it revealed about how Coach Tom Thibodeau plans to use his upgraded roster.
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What We Learned On Opening Night
Ric examines the performances in the Milwaukee Bucks' decisive win over the Brooklyn Nets and the Golden State Warriors out-dueling the Los Angeles Lakers to open the 2021-22 NBA season.
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Best and Worst Bets For The 2022 NBA Awards
Ric examines the oddsmakers' picks for this season's individual NBA awards -- MVP, Most Improved, etc. -- and analyzes which ones make the most and least sense.
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The Two Teams That Will Meet In The 2022 NBA Finals
On the eve of the 2021-22 NBA regular season, Ric discusses who his favorites are to meet next June in the Finals.
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Nepotism In The NBA -- It's Everywhere But Is It Wrong?
Ric discusses Zaire Wade, son of former NBA star Dwyane Wade, signing with the Salt Lake City Stars, the G League affiliate for the Utah Jazz, a team in which his father has an ownership stake.
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Deciphering The Latest Kyrie Irving Machinations
Ric discusses the reported moves by the Brooklyn Nets involving Kyrie Irving, as well as Irving's latest statements on social media about where he stands and why.
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On The Ball PSA
Ric explains why he's taking a brief hiatus and will resume recording in a couple of days.
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Why NBA Players Would Risk Jail For A Few Thousand In Insurance Money
Ric discusses the New York Times' report that 18 former NBA players have been charged with bilking the NBA's health and welfare program for $2.5 million in fictitious medical and dental expenses.
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