Wolves Win in Ant’s Return. Plus, Knicks Blow Out the Sixers | Real Ones

Wolves Win in Ant’s Return. Plus, Knicks Blow Out the Sixers | Real Ones

Author: The Ringer May 6, 2026 Duration: 1:07:39
Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones and review the Game 1 action from the Wolves-Spurs and Sixers-Knicks. Despite Victor Wembanyama’s historic night, the Spurs lost game one on their home floor. Have we been sleeping on the Wolves? The Knicks crushed the Sixers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semis, but is there a bright side for the Sixers? Plus, the guys discuss Jaylen Brown’s comments on his Twitch stream about officiating in the first round of the playoffs against the Sixers. (00:00) Welcome Back Real Ones (00:50) FanDuel Presenting Sponsor Ad Read (1:56) Ant Man returns. Timberwolves def. Spurs 104-102 in Game 1 (15:50) The Knicks blowout the 76ers, 137-98, in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semis (26:25) Jomi’s Pack Watch! (25:44) Men’s Wearhouse Ad Read (30:02) Cavaliers-Pistons Preview (36:16) Jaylen Brown’s Comments on Twitch (51:45) Mailbag Check out these new articles written by our hosts: Howard Beck: https://www.theringer.com/2026/05/04/nba/nba-playoffs-2026-boston-celtics-denver-nuggets-games-parity-history Logan Murdock: https://www.theringer.com/2026/05/05/nba/oklahoma-city-thunder-villains-shai-gilgeous-alexander Hit the mailbag: realonesmailbag@gmail.com Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, Howard Beck Producers: Victoria Valencia, Clifford Augustin, and Jeff Shearin Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines" When you need your fit to deliver, we’ve got you. Shop Men's Wearhouse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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We Know What You Did (to Your Roster) Last Summer | Group Chat [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:44
No Justin today, so Rob and J. Kyle Mann are here to look back at some of the biggest moves from the summer and, if given the chance, would they still make the transaction? (0:00:00) Intro (4:42) Desmond Bane trade (23:2…
The 2026 Take-a-Thon, Part 2 | Real Ones [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:49
Logan, Howard, and The Ringer’s own Tyler Parker conclude their two-part conversation with more left-field takes on the most-talked-about players in the NBA. Jomi Adineron then analyzes his favorite takes from each parti…
The 2026 Take-athon, Part 1 | Real Ones [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:04
Welcome to the first Real Ones Take-athon! Logan, Howard, and The Ringer’s own Tyler Parker and Jomi Adeniran get together for a two-part episode to take a hard look at the player landscape of the NBA and fire off their…
Title Pie at the All-Star Break | Group Chat [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:43
Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are back to update their title pie! They start by talking about how their view of the title race has changed since their quarter-season title pie. Then they get into the exercise and discuss…
Trade Deadline Winners and Losers! | Real Ones [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:45
What’s Poppin'? Now that the NBA trade deadline is over, Logan, Howard, and Raja look back at the teams who made moves. (0:00:00) Intro (1:17) Biggest winner of the trade deadline (6:27) James Harden to the Cavs (20:28)…