Latest Bucher Podcast Episodes
The DNA of the Dallas Mavericks' Transformation
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - November 09, 2023 21:43 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses the surprising start by the Dallas Mavericks this season. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NBA Season Preview: Every Team's Win Total Predicted
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - October 24, 2023 21:05 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses the oddsmakers' win total line for all 30 NBA teams and whether to expect them to go over or under their respective lines. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Zion Update + The Two Best NBA Win-Total Bets
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - October 18, 2023 21:53 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses the preseason performance of New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson and the win-total predictions for the San Antonio Spurs and Portland Blazers. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
First-Look Takeaways on Warriors and Lakers
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - October 11, 2023 00:15 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic shares what he saw from the new and old editions of the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers in their first preseason game and where they stand among title-contending teams this season. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
Prime Time
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - October 06, 2023 08:09 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses the reaction to University of Colorado football coach Deion Sanders. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Who Won The Lillard Trade And Why
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - September 29, 2023 06:20 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses the three-team trade that sent Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks to play with Giannis Antetokounmpo. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What Team USA Told Us about the NBA
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - September 20, 2023 17:12 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses why Team USA finished fourth in the recent FIBA World Cup and the ongoing campaign to elevate LeBron James above Michael Jordan. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Player Team USA Needs Most
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - September 07, 2023 20:06 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses the vast difference between NBA and FIBA competition, the challenge directors Grant Hill and Sean Ford faced building the current US team competing in the 2023 FIBA World Cup and the one player he'd like to see on the 2024 Olympic squad. Support this show http://supporter.acast.co...
Noah Lyles Was Right
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - September 01, 2023 00:09 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses the performance of Team USA in the FIBA World Cup and US sprinter Noah Lyles questioning the validity of NBA champions being referred to as world champions. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...
James Harden Should Be Mad
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - August 22, 2023 19:20 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses why James Harden called Philadelphia 76ers president Daryl Morey a liar and has demanded a trade, as well as perspective on the San Francisco 49ers' quarterback situation. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
The Kumbaya of Draymond Green and Chris Paul
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - August 11, 2023 20:20 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic explains why Draymond Green and Chris Paul will be successful as teammates for the Golden State Warriors, why he's not impressed with Aaron Rodgers as a New York Jet and the real reason behind the US women's national team failed to win a third World Cup. Support this show http://supporter.a...
Joel Embiid: Troll or Champion?
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - July 28, 2023 04:10 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses recent comments by reigning MVP Joel Embiid on where he hopes to win a championship and Tracy McGrady comparing himself to the late Kobe Bryant. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why the Warriors Chose Draymond Over Jordan
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - July 21, 2023 06:45 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsDraymond Green punched teammate Jordan Poole in a practice last October. The Golden State Warriors decided this summer to re-sign Green and trade Poole. Ric explains why. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...
Wemby Comes To America
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - July 14, 2023 19:31 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses the NBA summer-league debut of No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Clock is Now Ticking for Giannis
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - July 10, 2023 06:12 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses the state of American basketball development and the implications of Giannis Antetokounmpo's offseason knee surgery. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NBA Free Agency and Damian Lillard's Destination
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - July 01, 2023 22:57 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses NBA free agency and Damian Lillard's request to be traded. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Phoenix Suns and the Mythical Big Three Model
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - June 19, 2023 05:54 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses the acquisition of Bradley Beal by the Phoenix Suns to pair him with stars Devin Booker and Kevin Durant. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trade Market Buzz: Damian Lillard and Bradley Beal
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - June 16, 2023 05:42 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses teams possibly looking to acquire scoring stars Damian Lillard and Bradley Beal. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NBA Finals: The Series -- not the Teams -- Are Even
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - June 07, 2023 06:18 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses the Miami Heat's Game 2 win over the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Finals and previews Game 3. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NBA Finals Preview and a Kyrie Irving Trade Rumor
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - June 02, 2023 00:24 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic previews the 2023 NBA Finals matchup between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat and explores a trade rumor involving Kyrie Irving. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why LeBron Did What He Did and Said What He Said
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - May 25, 2023 22:27 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses how LeBron James performed in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals and his comments afterward about his future. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nikola Jokic Is Stepping Up -- and Back
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - May 23, 2023 00:08 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses two-time MVP Nikola Jokic's performance in, and impact on, the Western Conference finals for the Denver Nuggets. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Officiating in the Lakers-Warriors Series
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - May 11, 2023 01:42 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses the controversy over how the playoff series between the Lakers and Warriors is being officiated. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Big Lie About Today's NBA
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - May 05, 2023 03:59 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses what the playoffs are telling us about the state of the NBA. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why Giannis Is Treated Differently
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - April 29, 2023 23:54 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses Giannis Antetokounmpo's comments after the No. 1 Milwaukee Bucks were upset by the No. 8 Miami Heat, along with other playoff observations. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Two All-NBA Selections I Regret
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - April 23, 2023 04:23 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses who he selected for this year's All-NBA teams and why. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Choosing This Year's MVP
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - April 08, 2023 18:39 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses the challenge of filling out his NBA MVP ballot this year. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Reviewing the Ja Morant Crisis Management
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - March 31, 2023 01:52 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses how the Memphis Grizzlies handled recent incidents that led to the NBA suspending star guard Ja Morant for eight games due to conduct detrimental to the league. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
Which Voters Actually Favored Nikola Jokic as MVP
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - March 09, 2023 07:52 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic examines the recent question raised about whether or not racism exists in how NBA MVPs are selected. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fixing Load Management & The Larry Bird 3-pt Shooting Argument
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - February 25, 2023 08:33 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic offers more insight on why load management hasn't been effective in preventing injuries and addresses a recent debate on Larry Bird's worthiness as an all-time great three-point shooter. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...