Optimistic Outlooks for the Play-In Teams | Real Ones

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Logan Murdock and Howard Beck discuss the future of teams in the NBA play-in tournament.

Logan Murdock and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones to discuss the future for the teams in the play-in tournament. How will the Clippers navigate the rest of the Kawhi Leonard era with a possible big punishment looming? Are the Sixers stuck in this position because of the Joel Embiid and Paul George contracts? Could Steph and the Warriors possibly get some help from another NBA legend?(0:00) Intro (1:13) Fan Duel ad break (2:29) Los Angeles Clippers (12:01) Philadelphia 76ers (19:44) Phoenix Suns (25:49) Portland Trail Blazers (31:30) Miami Heat (35:42) Orlando Magic (37:38) Golden State Warriors (46:35) Toronto Raptors (50:35) Atlanta Hawks (57:16) Charlotte Hornets (1:00:35) Howard’s Real One of the Week (1:03:21) Logan’s Real One of the Week Hosts: Logan Murdock and Howard BeckProducers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford AugustinAdditional Production Support: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins Hit the mailbag! ⁠realonesmailbag@gmail.com⁠ The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out ⁠rg-help.com⁠ to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Logan Murdock, Howard Beck

Topics covered

• NBA
• play-in tournament
• team analysis
• Kawhi Leonard
• Joel Embiid
• Paul George
• NBA legends

Keywords

• NBA
• play-in teams
• Clippers
• Sixers
• Warriors
• Kawhi Leonard
• Joel Embiid
• Paul George

Sponsors

Fan Duel

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Los Angeles Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, Portland Trail Blazers, Miami Heat, Orlando Magic, Golden State Warriors, Toronto Raptors, Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets

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