On The Ball with Ric Bucher

By: Ric Bucher NBA insider and Fox Sports NBA analyst
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  • A weekly sports podcast with inside information and perspective from veteran NBA insider and Fox Sports analyst Ric Bucher, along with NBA players, coaches, executives and media as occasional guests Support this show at http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends

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Episodes
  • Quad Shot: Why Jimmy is Indispensable, Paolo is Unappreciated, LeBron-Ant Laugh-fest was Confusing, Adam Silver Deserves Thanks

    Quad Shot: Why Jimmy is Indispensable, Paolo is Unappreciated, LeBron-Ant Laugh-fest was Confusing, Adam Silver Deserves Thanks
    Apr 27 2025

    Ric discusses four hot topics involving the NBA playoffs: the many ways Jimmy Butler is indispensable for the Golden State Warriors, the overlooked excellence of the Orlando Magic's Paolo Banchero, the quizzically friendly banter between LeBron James and Anthony Edwards in the final minutes of a closely contested Game 3 and how a change in officiating has contributed to the most highly competitive and entertaining playoff series we've seen in years.

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    36 mins
  • The Latest Klutch Campaign and Assessing Nico's Press Conference

    The Latest Klutch Campaign and Assessing Nico's Press Conference
    Apr 18 2025

    Ric discusses recent comments by members of LeBron James' circle that devalue his supporting casts and examines Dallas Mavericks GM Nico Harrison's responses in a recent no-camera, closed-door press conference to questions concerning the team's decision to deal franchise superstar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers at the February trade deadline.

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    30 mins
  • The Mike Malone Firing: Why and Why Now

    The Mike Malone Firing: Why and Why Now
    Apr 9 2025

    Ric discusses the behind-the-scenes events that led to yet another NBA head coach, Mike Malone of the Denver Nuggets, unexpectedly being fired by a team on the cusp of going to the playoffs.

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    28 mins
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On The Ball

Big fan Ric. You had to talk about the Lakers after in LeBron incident. However, when will you talk about the Washington Wizards? They are off to a decent start and Beal hasn't really gone nuclear this season. Thoughts...

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