Wos is back this weekend with an incredible guest, two-time NBA champion J.R. Smith, to discuss his new four-part docuseries, 'Redefined: J.R. Smith,' which unravels the story of J.R.'s resilience. Throughout the podcast, the two discuss his early career and what it was like being drafted at the age of 19, the role of the media and how he dealt with the limelight, his time spent going back to college at North Carolina A&T, and winning his championships.

Host: Wosny Lambre
Guest: J.R. Smith
Producers: Jade Whaley and Sasha Ashall
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'Redefined: J.R. Smith': Growing Up in the Limelight, Getting a College Education, and Being in the NBA With J.R. Smith | Weekends With Wos

Logan is joined by The Ringer’s Rob Mahoney to discuss the increasingly chaotic Western Conference as the end of the regular season approaches. They break down which teams are serious contenders in the conference to make it to the NBA Finals, the potential playoff matchups, and the teams fighting for a spot in the Play-In Tournament (1:00). Finally, they close with their Real Ones of the Week (54:51).

Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell
Guest: Rob Mahoney
Producer: Jonathan Kermah
Production Assistant: Kai Grady
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Solving the Chaotic Western Conference | Real Ones

Justin, Rob, and Wos recap the Mavericks’ loss to the Sixers (02:18). They discuss Kyrie Irving’s postgame comments regarding the team’s struggles, and then move on to debating whether the Sixers are reliable. Then, they talk about the Suns’ victory over the Timberwolves, Kevin Durant’s return, and whether Rudy Gobert has regressed offensively (21:10).
Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre
Producer: Eduardo Ocampo
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A Mavs Clusterf---, Plus KD’s Return | Group Chat

Seerat and Kyle get together to discuss the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award. They begin by talking about the history of the award and some of the significant winners in the past who have come to define it. Next, they profile two of the current front-runners for the trophy, Brook Lopez and Jaren Jackson Jr., and highlight the unique defensive skill sets they provide for their respective squads (22:40). They end the pod by examining players who could be future DPOYs and make their pick for who should win it this year (47:31).
Hosts: Seerat Sohi and J. Kyle Mann
Associate Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Benjamin Cruz
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What Does the Defensive Player of the Year Winner Reveal About the State of NBA Offenses? | The Answer

Logan and Raja are back to share their thoughts on the Dallas Mavericks’ major struggles since trading for Kyrie Irving and what it means for the future of their partnership (3:00). Next, they bring back Do We Believe Their Raps? to debate the status of teams fighting for playoff spots in the West as the final stretch of the regular season approaches (25:45). Later, Kerm joins the guys for ‘Snowfall’ talk (49:00).
Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell
Producer: Jonathan Kermah
Production Assistant: Kai Grady
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Breaking Down the Dallas Mavericks’ Recent Struggles, and Do We Believe Their Raps? Plus, ‘Snowfall’ Talk. | Real Ones

Wos is back, this time with The Athletic, Boston Celtics writer Jay King to talk Celtics. Starting off discussing the Jaylen Brown trade rumors and their thoughts on the situation (1:41), next discussing the Celtics overall season and how they are looking gearing up for playoffs (17:30), and lastly they discuss the role of owners in the NBA (30:52).

Host: Wosny Lambre
Guest: Jay King
Producer: Jade Whaley
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Jaylen Brown, The Boston Celtics and NBA Owners With Jay King | Weekends With Wos

Austin and Pausha are joined by Karl-Anthony Towns to discuss his triumphant return to the court after missing over 50 games with a Grade 3 calf strain (1:37). They reflect on Minnesota’s warm welcome, KAT’s big 22-point return, and how the team held it down without him for almost four months (8:23). Then, they go down memory lane and reflect on KAT’s career with his carousel of coaches, GMs, and playing with the Big Ticket himself, Kevin Garnett (39:05).

Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi

Guest: Karl-Anthony Towns

Producer: Erika Cervantes, Ben Cruz

Additional Production Support: Megan Schuster and Bobby Wagner
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Karl-Anthony Towns on His Return and the T-Wolves’ Past, Present, and Future | Off Guard with Austin Rivers

Logan is joined by national NBA writer for the Boston Globe Gary Washburn to discuss Jaylen Brown’s recent comments on his future with the Boston Celtics and his complicated relationship with the team. Finally, they close out with their Real Ones of the Week.
Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell
Guest: Gary Washburn
Producer: Jonathan Kermah
Production Assistant: Kai Grady

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Gary Washburn on Jaylen Brown, Kyrie Irving, and the Boston Celtics | Real Ones

By the 2025-26 season, which teams will be in the best or worst situations? Justin, Rob, and Wos each pick the five teams they believe have the worst outlook, including the Wizards, Rockets, and Blazers (01:11). Then, they each pick the teams they believe have the brightest future, including the Cavaliers, Thunder, and Grizzlies (53:18).
Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre
Producer: Eduardo Ocampo
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Future Power and No-Power Rankings | Group Chat

Seerat and Kyle get together to discuss the NBA Rookie of the Year award. They start their conversation by talking about past winners of the award and debating if players who win the award are destined for all-time greatness. This leads to a conversation about the ’09-10 season race between Tyreke Evans and Steph Curry and other particularly impressive rookie debuts in NBA history (11:59). After the break, they take a look at the current race for the award, which heavily favors Paolo Banchero and Jalen Williams, while they also examine some outliers for the award (28:57).
Hosts: Seerat Sohi and J. Kyle Mann
Associate Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz and Conor Nevins
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Does the Rookie of the Year Award Indicate a Hall of Fame Career? | The Answer

Logan and Raja are back to discuss the recent back-and-forth between Dillon Brooks and Klay Thompson and the significance of a team enforcer (3:00). Next, they briefly talk about Michael Jordan as a front office executive (33:46). Later, Kerm joins the guys for ‘Snowfall’ talk (40:56).

Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell
Producer: Jonathan Kermah
Production Assistant: Kai Grady
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Dillon Brooks–Klay Thompson Trash Talk, Michael Jordan’s Time in the Front Office, and ‘Snowfall’ | Real Ones

Wos returns with The Athletic’s basketball analytics writer, Seth Partnow, to discuss the drastic explosion of scoring in the NBA and how that is affecting the game, the Milwaukee Bucks as the leading Eastern Conference team, and where they see the Bucks as finals contenders. Lastly, the two discuss the their potential picks for MVPs.
Host: Wosny Lambre
Guest: Seth Partnow
Producer: Brian Waters and Jade Whaley
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The Rise in NBA Scoring, the Milwaukee Bucks, and Potential MVPs With Seth Partnow

Austin and Pausha tap into March Madness and recap Pausha’s in-person experience watching the wild Virginia-Furman game, before they discuss the difference between college and professional hoops (1:20). Then, they switch gears and try to make sense of scuffles around the league, including the recent confrontation involving Giannis, Trey Lyles, and Brook Lopez (13:58). They also weigh in on the “ring culture” debate (24:38) and Ja Morant’s recent interview about his current situation. Later, Austin’s Pet Peeves makes a return, and he lets slip which teammate has a soup obsession during Timberwolves film sessions (34:37).

Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi

Producers: Erika Cervantes and Ben Cruz
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Tapping Into March Madness. Plus, a Ring Culture Debate and League Scuffles | Off Guard with Austin Rivers

Logan and Raja are joined by longtime ESPN sports writer and two-time New York Times best-selling author Brian Windhorst to discuss his story on top NBA prospect Victor Wembanyama and how the French phenom is readying himself for the league (8:09). Along the way, Windhorst highlights how Wembanyama compares to LeBron James as a generational prospect (31:57). Later, he talks about the impact of the late trade deadline moves from the Los Angeles Lakers and what that means for LeBron’s relationship with the team (51:48). Finally, the guys close out with their Real Ones of the Week (56:44).

Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell
Guest: Brian Windhorst
Producer: Jonathan Kermah
Production Assistant: Kai Grady
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Brian Windhorst on Victor Wembanyama, LeBron James, and Don Nelson Stories | Real Ones

Justin, Rob, and Wos recap the Clippers’ victory over the Warriors (03:00). They discuss how Stephen Curry’s 50-point performance wasn’t enough to overcome the team’s struggles and whether the Clippers are starting to jell. Then they break down the Sixers’ victory over the Cavaliers (21:29). They debate whether Philadelphia will be able to jump over Boston for the second seed in the East. Finally, they discuss Ja Morant being handed an eight-game suspension by the NBA and his one-on-one interview with Jalen Rose (41:31).
Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre
Producer: Eduardo Ocampo
Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz 
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Clippers Win Despite Steph’s 50, Sixers Defeat Cavs, and Ja Morant Suspended | Group Chat

Kyle and Seerat begin by discussing the online responses to Kyle’s “sicko” segment from a couple of weeks ago. They then dive into the complicated history of the NBA’s Most Improved Player Award, from its awkward and sometimes controversial beginnings as the “Comeback Player” prize to its current context and philosophical application (5:15). Next, they take a look at past award winners and examine the types of leaps those players made to achieve this prestigious recognition (19:10). They end the pod by talking about some of the modern players making massive improvements to their game (34:49) and revealing their picks for who should win the award this year (48:52).
Hosts: J. Kyle Mann and Seerat Sohi
Associate Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz and Conor Nevins
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How Do We Determine the Value of the Most Improved Player Award? | The Answer

Logan and Raja are back to give their reactions to Monday’s Memphis Grizzlies–Dallas Mavericks matchup before discussing Ja Morant’s ongoing absence from the Grizzlies and how the team has responded (2:00). Along the way, they talk about the injuries to Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic and debate whether the All-Star pairing is working out (17:00). Next, they touch on this year’s tight MVP race and make the argument for each candidate’s chances at winning the award (38:00). Later, Kerm joins the guys for ‘Snowfall’ talk (54:00).
Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell
Producer: Jonathan Kermah
Production Assistant: Kai Grady
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Ja Morant’s Ongoing Absence, Breaking Down the MVP Race, and ‘Snowfall’ | Real Ones

Justin and Kyle share their instant reactions to Saturday’s overtime thriller between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Golden State Warriors. They talk about the inconsistency issues that have plagued the Warriors this season, Stephen Curry’s incredible performance, and the significance of tonight’s big win (1:14). Later, the guys talk about the depth of the Bucks’ bench, Khris Middleton’s recent struggles, and the impact of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s absence (10:50).

Hosts: Justin Verrier and J. Kyle Mann
Producer: Kai Grady
Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz
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Instant Reactions to Bucks-Warriors

Austin and Pausha weigh in on the recent happenings with Ja Morant (6:12) and Kevin Durant’s ankle injury during warm-ups (17:12). Then, they break down Kendrick Perkins’s comments around Nikola Jokic’s MVP candidacy (25:31), address the ongoing feud between Dillon Brooks and Draymond Green (31:37), and discuss the teams leading both conferences ahead of the playoffs (41:17). Later, Austin outs himself as the “Larry David” of the NBA, revealing some of his biggest pet peeves (45:40).

Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi

Producers: Erika Cervantes and Ben Cruz
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Nikola Jokic’s MVP Discussion Takes a Turn, and Austin’s Biggest Pet Peeves | Off Guard with Austin Rivers

Wos is back, and he sits down with Jerry Ferrara, an actor on the HBO comedy series ‘Entourage’ and Starz series ‘Power,’ to talk all things New York Knicks in the midst of their 10-game winning streak, including the team's run this season and where they see the Knicks in the upcoming playoffs.
Host: Wosny Lambre
Guest: Jerry Ferrara
Producers: Brian Waters and Jade Whaley
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