Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul

The opening game of the NBA Finals that seemed to be in San Antonio’s grasp was ripped away by New York in a 105-95 Knicks win. Max and Rich were at the game, and they’re here to break it all down along with Antonio Daniels (0:17). Jalen Brunson scored 13 points in the fourth quarter and 30 points for the game. How does he continue to impress game by game (11:08)? Wemby dropped 26 of his own, but who needs to step up for the Spurs (17:51)? Then, "The Glove" Gary Payton joins the show to give his thoughts on Game 1 (46:31). What do both teams have to do to win Game 2 (1:02:14)? Voicemail is now LIVE. Hit us up at (424) 240-8341‬. Or send a note at [email protected] Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Guests: Antonio Daniels and Gary Payton Producers: David Jacoby and Trevor Rabone Directors of Photography: Neal Lett and Ulrich Von Dran IV Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran Additional Production Support: Umbrella Theory The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before they fly to San Antonio for Games 1 and 2, Max and Rich are here to preview the Knicks and Spurs in the 2026 NBA Finals. But first, a MASSIVE trade in the NFL, with Myles Garrett heading West to the Rams. How does Rich feel about what his Browns got in return? Then, we break down the Finals (8:45). The Spurs aren’t only good now, but they’re set up for the future as well (13:18). Could this series be a legacy changer for KAT (29:45)? And who do the guys like to win it all (38:27)? Voicemail is now LIVE. Hit us up at (424) 240-8341‬. Or send a note at [email protected] Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Jack Wilson, Kevin Cureghian, and Trevor Rabone Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The San Antonio Spurs win the West, and Max and Rich break down Game 7 to start another week of Game Over (6:29). Then, a quick preview of the upcoming NBA Finals between the Spurs and Knicks (23:39). And finally, we revisit an all-time classic series: The 2016 NBA Finals, when the Cleveland Cavaliers came back from a 3-1 series deficit against the 73-win Golden State Warriors (32:47). Voicemail is now LIVE. Hit us up at (424) 240-8341‬. Or send a note at [email protected] Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby and Trevor Rabone Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three-time NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas joins Max and Rich to end the week on Game Over! But first, we’ve got a Game 7 coming up to crown the Western Conference champion (5:54). Will it be the Thunder or the Spurs moving on, and who should the Knicks root for? Then, Agent Zero joins the show (34:50). Who’s Gil's pick to win Game 7, and how are modern NBA players using film to not only scout their opponents, but the officials as well? Hibachi cooks up his thoughts on the best player in the world, as well as ring culture in the NBA (48:54). Finally, Max and Rich dive into how Arenas built his media industry, and balancing everything with being a father (1:19:58). Voicemail is now LIVE. Hit us up at (424) 240-8341‬. Or send a note at [email protected] Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Guest: Gilbert Arenas Producers: David Jacoby, Trevor Rabone, and Chris Thomas Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max and Rich are back from San Antonio and get into the Thunder taking a 3-2 series lead over the Spurs in the Western Conference finals (5:58). Why was Wemby not as aggressive in Game 5? Can the Thunder close it out when SGA's not playing his best? Then, the stage is set for the Knicks to make it to the Finals, and the guys discuss New York's chances of winning it all (17:05). Voicemail is now LIVE. Hit us up at (424) 240-8341‬. Or send a note at [email protected] Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Trevor Rabone, and Kevin Cureghian Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max, Rich, and Antonio Daniels react to Wemby’s 33-point performance in the Spurs' win over the Thunder to tie up the Western Conference finals. They discuss which team needs Game 5 more. Then, they evaluate Jalen Brunson’s stardom and place among the all-time Knicks, Mike Brown’s coaching legacy, the All-NBA awards reveal, and more.(00:00) Cold open(06:50) Victor Wembanyama will be the GOAT if he stays healthy(10:55) Spurs defeat Thunder 103-82 (series tied 2-2)(21:30) Is Game 5 more important for the Spurs or Thunder?(27:25) Why did the Cavs quit?(36:08) Will New York be satisfied with the Knicks making the Finals?(40:10) Mike Brown’s coaching legacy(45:05) Could Jalen Brunson become the GOAT Knick?(46:45) Would you rather start a team with Jalen Brunson or SGA?(1:02:30) Reaction to the announcement of the All-NBA teams(1:09:55) EmailsVoicemail is now LIVE. Hit us up at (424) 240-8341‬. Or send a note to [email protected]. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich PaulGuest: Antonio DanielsProducers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, and Tucker TashjianDirector of Photography: Neal LettSocial: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Knicks take care of home court to take a 2-0 series lead over the Cavaliers. (05:20) Are the referees doing too much in the Spurs-Thunder series? Max shares his thoughts. (18:06) And then, Wallo267 from the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast stops by the studio to promote his new book. (44:16) Voicemail is now LIVE. Hit us up at (424) 240-8341‬. Or send a note to [email protected]. Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich PaulGuest: Wallo267Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, and Jonathan FriasDirector of Photography: Neal LettSocial: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys jump right in and talk about the Knicks' wild comeback versus the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. (03:02) Then, they jump to the West and talk about Wemby’s excellent performance against the Thunder. (17:51) They end the show with a conversation with three future stars of the league: Caleb Wilson, Koa Peat, and Brayden Burries. (41:15) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max and Rich kick things off by talking about the blowout Game 7 in Detroit (8:45), and discuss how the Cavs will fare against the well-rested Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals (12:55). They also preview the Western Conference finals matchup between the Thunder and Spurs (20:33). Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the back-to-back league MVP, and in today’s Five Minute Max, SGA goes up against Kobe (37:05). We finish the show by going deep with Rich on life and loss (1:07:00). Voicemail is now LIVE. Hit us up at (424) 240-8341‬. Or send a note at [email protected] Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Trevor Rabone, and Kevin Cureghian Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max and Rich run down the Cavs-Pistons series (6:19) and discuss if Anthony Edwards should leave Minnesota if the Timberwolves lose to the Spurs (13:25). Rich responds to the news circulating around LeBron James while Max presses him on what’s next for the King (29:24). Then they speak with new Trail Blazers Governor Tom Dundon about the team's future, his Carolina Hurricanes, and the business of owning a sports franchise (50:07). Voicemail is now LIVE. Hit us up at (424) 240-8341‬. Or send a note at [email protected] Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Guest: Tom Dundon Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Trevor Rabone, Chris Thomas, and Kevin Cureghian Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Get more value with the McValue menu at McDonald’s https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/download-app.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harlem's finest pulls up. Cam'ron—rapper, mogul, style icon, and host of the It Is What It Is podcast—joins Max and Rich on Game Over to talk about how he got his show started with Ma$e, and artists recently making the crossover between music and podcasts (0:56). They discuss both the former and current eras of hip-hop, including who’s got the crown as the best current MC (27:26). Then, they dive into the sports world. Who does Cam think is coming out of the East in the NBA playoffs (36:44)? He also gives his top five players in the NBA, and the best pound-for-pound boxer in the game. Voicemail is now LIVE. Hit us up at (424) 240-8341‬. Or send a note at [email protected] Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Guest: Cam'ron Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Trevor Rabone, and Jonathan Frias Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Get more value with the McValue menu at McDonald’s https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/download-app.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max and Rich kick off the show by talking about the weekend NBA playoff slate. Was Wemby’s ejection a fair call (8:39)? And how did so many Knicks fans take over Philly this weekend (17:45)? In today’s Five-Minute Max, Max analyzes Joel Embiid’s future (37:35). Are the Lakers getting swept tonight (58:21)? Plus, some fun emails (1:01:43)! Voicemail is now LIVE. Hit us up at (424) 240-8341‬. Or send a note to [email protected]. Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Trevor Rabone, Chris Thomas, and Kevin Cureghian Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Get more value with the McValue menu at McDonald’s https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/download-app.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max and Rich get into Thursday's NBA playoff matchups. The Lakers are still struggling against the Thunder (05:27), and James Harden’s playoff woes continue (14:41). Max is irrational and high on the Giants' offseason moves (20:47). They share their predictions for Game 3 of Knicks-Sixers (27:12). And then they debate the Verzuz between French Montana and Rick Ross. They finally hit on the Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini news. And we always make a point to get to your voicemails and emails (45:12)! Keep sending them in. Voicemail is now LIVE. Hit us up at (424) 240-8341. Or send a note to [email protected]. Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, and Jonathan Frias Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Get more value with the McValue menu at McDonald’s https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/download-app.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max and Rich get into the Lakers' loss to the Thunder—why is Austin Reaves underperforming (14:56)? And should Luka Doncic come back this season (23:10)? Did the Cavs make a mistake by trading for James Harden? Then they react to Donovan Mitchell’s comments about flopping (45:16). Is Wemby getting away with goaltending, or are the Wolves bitter (1:08:11)? Rich shares what adjustments the losing teams need to make in the playoffs (1:12:21). And we get to your emails and voicemails (1:25:08)! Voicemail is now LIVE. Hit us up at (424) 240-8341‬. Or send a note to [email protected]. Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Trevor Rabone, and Chris Thomas Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Get more value with the McValue menu at McDonald’s https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/download-app.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and Max are back in LA and break down the latest in the NBA. They debate if Tyrese Maxey is the best player on the 76ers (9:41). They discuss what the Lakers need to do in order to win their series against the Thunder (39:52)? Did Kevin Durant’s alleged burner account ruin the Rockets team chemistry, and do they move on from KD next season (1:02:15)? Lastly, it’s the battle of the Frenchmen in the Wolves and Spurs series—Max and Rich share what they’re looking to see out of Gobert vs. Wemby (1:13:04). Voicemail is now LIVE. Hit us up at (424) 240-8341‬. Or send a note at [email protected] Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Trevor Rabone, and Jonathan Frias Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Get more value with the McValue menu at McDonald’s https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/download-app.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and Max catch us up on their time in Miami (0:05). Then, they dive into the NBA playoffs (6:03) and dissect what it would mean if the Lakers end up blowing a 3-0 series lead to the Rockets (41:30). Who’s on the Mount Rushmore of the Celtics? The guys share their picks (35:35). And should Devin Booker leave the Suns (48:12)? Keep emailing the show! [email protected] Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, and Trevor Rabone Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit ⁠https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Get more value with the McValue menu at McDonald’s ⁠https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/download-app.html⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max and Rich are on the road in Miami to end this week, and they start Wednesday’s episode with the Sixers staving off elimination (10:24). Should the Celtics be worried going back to Philly for Game 6? The Knicks push Atlanta to the brink in a dominant Game 5 win, while San Antonio closes out Portland. Then, a preview of Lakers-Rockets Game 5 and a potential Austin Reaves return (22:00). Rich dives into Vlade Divac’s comments about agents having too much power in today’s behind-the-scenes version of Get Rich Quick (28:27). Then, we finish the show looking ahead to the Wednesday night slate and another round of your emails. Keep emailing the show! [email protected] Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, and Trevor Rabone Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Get more value with the McValue menu at McDonald’s https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/download-app.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new week of Game Over starts with elimination games on the horizon in the NBA playoffs. The Nuggets are down 3-1 in their series, but does Anthony Edwards’s injury have Minnesota’s playoff hopes up in the air (9:53)? Today’s Five Minute Max touches on why some high-level NBA players may have escaped championship expectations (27:00). The Lakers will look to put the Rockets away in Game 5 (39:32). The fellas take a short break to recap some NFL draft stories (53:39). Finally, is there a debate over who the best basketball player in the world is (1:02:43)? And, did analytics fail James Harden? Keep emailing the show! [email protected] Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Trevor Rabone, and Jonathan Frias Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich joins live from Pittsburgh and kicks things off by giving us all the behind-the-scenes details of the NFL draft (6:18). The guys talk through the first round before hitting on the NBA playoffs (29:06). And in today’s Get Rich Quick, we get back to the topic of the signature sneaker in the NBA (57:41). Keep emailing the show! [email protected] Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Trevor Rabone, and Jonathan Frias Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s a late-night pod after Max and Rich were sitting courtside at Game 2 of Lakers-Rockets, and that’s where the show starts with LA going up 2-0 in the series (8:52). The fellas recap the rest of the NBA Playoffs (28:55), along with the Sixers stealing a game in Boston, Victor Wembanyama’s injury in Game 2 against Portland. Then, Max and Rich give their first ten selections in their Mock NFL Drafts (35:00). And finally, Max delivers on his promise of a Five Minute Max on Dexter Lawrence and the New York Giants (52:47). Keep emailing the show! [email protected] Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Trevor Rabone, and Chris Thomas Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Get more value with the McValue menu at McDonald’s https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/download-app.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max and Rich dive into the first round of the NBA playoffs! Are the Magic real contenders in the East (8:36)? And did we write off the Lakers too soon (15:33)? Then they tell us if they’re bothered by Adam Silver's comments about LeBron James (33:07). Today’s Five-Minute Max talks the new James Dolan report (45:00) and Get Rich Quick dissects the basketball sneaker game (54:20). Lastly—they give their thoughts on Coachella. Keep emailing the show! [email protected] Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Trevor Rabone, and Jonathan Frias Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There are two games left in the NBA play-in tournament, and Max and Rich break those down first (11:04). Then, they get into all eight playoff series, starting in the West with Rockets-Lakers (30:03). The guys look over the Eastern Conference bracket next (57:30) before getting to another round of your emails. What would be considered a failure for the Knicks this postseason? Keep emailing the show! [email protected] Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Trevor Rabone, and Chris Thomas Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, Max and Rich recap the first two NBA play-in games before previewing tonight’s slate (6:58). Then, three legendary former NFL quarterbacks join the show (33:07). Game Over hosts Pro Football Hall of Famer Warren Moon, Super Bowl XXII MVP Doug Williams, and groundbreaking quarterback James “Shack” Harris. The trio go down memory lane in their incredible careers, and discuss the trials and tribulations of being a Black quarterback in professional football (1:11:57). Keep emailing the show! [email protected] Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Guests: Warren Moon, Doug Williams, Shack Harris Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Trevor Rabone, and Chris Thomas Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NBA regular season has come to an end. Max and Rich break down the playoff series they’re most interested in and the most dangerous play-in teams (7:07). Rich is back from Augusta and recaps his Masters experience (38:54). Doc Rivers is out in Milwaukee. Will this have an effect on Doc's coaching legacy, and what does the future hold for both Giannis and the Bucks (49:33)? Keep emailing the show! [email protected] Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Trevor Rabone, and Jonathan Frias Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max and Rich get into the Giannis fiasco in Milwaukee (7:25). Then, they discuss the impact that Michael Malone will bring to UNC (26:03). Today’s Five-Minute Max makes the case for Cooper Flagg being the NBA Rookie of the Year (36:05). And we close out the show with some fiery emails (1:01:40). Catch you guys next week, taking a long weekend off! Keep emailing the show! [email protected] Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Trevor Rabone, and Chris Thomas Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

March Madness concludes as Rich and Max give their takes on the national championship game (5:56). They share where this Michigan team stands amongst the greatest college teams of all time. And now with Luka and Austin Reaves injured, is the Lakers' season officially over (24:10)? Keep emailing the show! [email protected] Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Trevor Rabone, Chris Thomas, and Kevin Cureghian Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, Jomi Adeniran, and Jon Roemer The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and Max get into the Lakers' blowout loss to the Thunder and what losing Luka means to their playoff run (12:33). Rich dives into his Get Rich Quick (30:15) before they talk Kirk Cousins's move to Las Vegas (38:52). Is Memphis a desirable NBA city to play in (42:16)? Today’s Five-Minute Max delves into the Yankees pitching (58:20). And does college basketball still have swag (1:03:58)? Keep emailing the show! [email protected] Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Trevor Rabone, and Chris Thomas Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max and Rich start the show with Luka leading the Lakers to a dominant win over the Cavs (8:14), before getting to the impact of Tiger Woods's DUI (15:18). Today’s Five-Minute Max dives into the dynamics in Philly with Jalen Hurts and the Eagles (21:23). Then they talk about ‘sourced’ articles in Get Rich Quick (48:13). They close by responding to some hot takes from Robert Parish and John Starks (53:08). Keep emailing the show! [email protected] Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Trevor Rabone, and Chris Thomas Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start a new week of Game Over, and Max and Rich are still catching their breath from an instant classic between UConn and Duke (4:24). Which team in the Final Four will win the title? Today’s Five-Minute Max gets into the case against Barry Bonds. Max thinks he’s a first-ballot Hall of Famer, but should he be up there with baseball’s greatest hitters (23:18)? Rich wonders whether the “wow factor” is gone in today’s generation in Monday’s Get Rich Quick (29:17). Then, they dive into the foul-baiting dilemma in the NBA and whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets a bad rap for making great plays (38:52). All this, plus your emails and a conversation about Michael Jordan saying that there should be no GOAT debate (58:03). Keep emailing the show! [email protected] Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Trevor Rabone, and Jonathan Frias Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran Unstuck your team! Try Loom for free today at https://atlassian.com/loom The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We wrap up another week of Game Over by starting with the Arizona WIldcats (10:49). After shutting down Darius Acuff Jr. and Arkansas, are the Cats winning it all? Rich and Max give their lists of the most memorable backcourts in NCAA history. The Charlotte Hornets are heating up—do they have what it takes to make a run (29:40)? And, after Max picked Aaron Judge to go deep on opening night, he wound up going 0-for-5 with four strikeouts (45:39). Max breaks down the different levels of clutch, and why Judge needs to climb out of the bottom tier. All of this and, as always, another round of viewer emails. Keep emailing the show! [email protected] Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Trevor Rabone, and Chris Thomas Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran Unstuck your team! Try Loom for free today at https://atlassian.com/loom The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max and Rich show up in their New York Yankees gear to celebrate MLB Opening Day, but we start today’s show in the NBA (11:08). The Board of Governors has approved potential expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas. Which team would Max and Rich rather own if they had a stake? Then, Nikola Jokic went off for a triple-double and the game-winner against the Suns, but is Wemby taking the mantle of best player in basketball from him (30:54)? Max’s lists of the best players in the history of basketball is sure to draw conversation. Rich tells us why perspective is important in life. Then, it’s Opening Day for MLB as the Yankees and Giants get things underway (54:18). Why does Max think the Yankees might be the best team in baseball this year? Keep emailing the show! [email protected] Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Trevor Rabone, and Chris Thomas Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran Unstuck your team! Try Loom for free today at https://atlassian.com/loom The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max and Rich are back from their train ride to watch March Madness in San Diego, and we get their thoughts on if NIL is bringing men’s college basketball back (6:10). Does it have a ripple effect on the NBA’s product and future expansion? The Lakers are rolling; would we have seen this months ago if the entire squad was healthy throughout the year (34:14)? Also, Jaxon Smith-Njigba becomes the highest-paid wide receiver in NFL history (52:48)! How does the market reset as the years go by? Rich gives his take on how those negotiations go from the representation side. All this, plus another round of viewer emails! Keep emailing the show! [email protected] Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Trevor Rabone, and Jonathan Frias Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran Unstuck your team! Try Loom for free today at https://atlassian.com/loom The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The conversation continues in Part 2 of Max and Rich’s sitdown with Snoop Dogg. In honor of the 32nd anniversary of Snoop’s performance on 'SNL,' Rich brings out the shirt Snoop wore that night (1:10). The fellas brought in a DJ, so of course we had to hear Snoop do his thing. Rich wants to know who Snoop’s GOAT is in the NBA. Also, March Madness is upon us. Did Snoop fill out a bracket (15:02)? They reminisce about the best college coaches of the modern era and touch on the current state of the game and NIL. Finally, Snoop teases his new album coming out (26:52). Plus, they ask whether going from Death Row to No Limit was the first big trade in hip-hop history. Keep emailing the show! [email protected] Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Guest: Snoop Dogg Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Trevor Rabone, Chris Thomas, and Kevin Cureghian Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran Unstuck your team! Try Loom for free today at https://atlassian.com/loom The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a big day for Game Over as Max and Rich welcome their first guest to the show, the one and only Snoop Dogg! The fellas start with how Snoop got started in music back in high school (11:22). Then, how did Snoop and other artists of his era become the first influencers (29:59)? And Snoop touches on his Steelers, the NBA, and how youth sports development needs to get back to the fundamentals (47:18). Part 2 of the interview is coming up on Friday! Keep emailing the show! [email protected] Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Guest: Snoop Dogg Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Trevor Rabone, Chris Thomas, and Kevin Cureghian Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran Unstuck your team! Try Loom for free today at https://atlassian.com/loom The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Selection Sunday has come and gone. Who stood out in the conference championships, and could this year’s tournament end up all chalk in the Final Four (9:44)? After the Lakers beat Denver in overtime, is this L.A. team gelling at the right time to be dangerous in the playoffs? Rich breaks down why there’s a new Big Three in the NBA, and why a club’s front office has more to do with it than ever (48:50). Then we get the guys’ reaction to the Academy Awards, Rich’s Oscars night, Michael B. Jordan’s big win, and why Max thinks 'Die Hard' is the perfect movie (56:54). Keep emailing the show! [email protected] Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Trevor Rabone, and Chris Thomas Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran Unstuck your team! Try Loom for free today at https://atlassian.com/loom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s a basketball-heavy Friday edition of Game Over, where Max and Rich discuss how to build a championship team, along with which current NBA teams possess these traits (5:07). Who are some of the best duos of all time in the NBA (22:16)? Max takes credit for Luka’s 51-point game against the Bulls, and can JJ Redick push the right buttons for the Lakers come playoff time? Are Kobe Bryant fans to blame for the reaction to Bam’s 83 (41:09)? And finally to your emails, where Max and Rich debate the next evolution of the NBA, before teasing the show’s first guest coming up on Wednesday! Keep emailing the show! [email protected] Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Trevor Rabone, Chris Thomas, and Kevin Cureghian Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran Unstuck your team! Try Loom for free today at https://atlassian.com/loom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wednesday’s Game Over has only one place to start, with Bam Adebayo’s historic 83-point game against the Wizards (8:52). Rich explains why talk is cheap in today’s Get Rich Quick. Did Jaylen Brown deserve to be ejected against the Spurs, and should the players be the ones to decide the game (27:17)? Then, the NBA MVP race heats up, and Five Minute Max wonders if Shai Gilgeous-Alexander should be in the conversation with Jokic and Wemby? The Maxx Crosby deal between the Ravens and Raiders falls through—where does he land next (41:39)? Max has thoughts on the World Baseball Classic, before getting to your emails including ranking the Top 5 Hip-Hop groups of all time. Keep emailing the show! [email protected] Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Jack Wilson, Trevor Rabone, Chris Thomas, and Kevin Cureghian Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran Unstuck your team! Try Loom for free today at https://atlassian.com/loom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a jam-packed Monday for Game Over. Jayson Tatum’s return seemed to be everything the Celtics were hoping for and more (5:26)! Will he make Boston the team to beat in the Eastern Conference? Today’s Get Rich Quick is a deep dive into why evolving your personal ecosystem is key to moving on to greater things in life (13:38). Then, we move over to the Western Conference, where Max believes the San Antonio Spurs should be the favorites and Victor Wembanyama is the potential MVP. Five Minute Max prosecutes the Clippers' cap circumvention case. Why does Max believe it was a victimless crime (35:50)? Then they jump into offseason NFL moves, discussing Maxx Crosby's move to the Ravens (40:08) and another round of your emails. Also, Rich gives Max some home decor tips, as one side of the Game Over studio is a little emptier than the other. Keep emailing the show! [email protected] Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Jack Wilson, Trevor Rabone, Chris Thomas, and Kevin Cureghian Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran Unstuck your team! Try Loom for free today at https://atlassian.com/loom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jayson Tatum returns tonight (5:57), and the East is all of a sudden loaded. What did the Spurs-Pistons game tell us about Detroit’s future (18:01)? Max has a wild idea! The Hornets are buzzing (34:06), which leads to today’s Get Rich Quick on their future, and LaMelo Ball’s impact. While Five Minute Max finds Kellerman still stuck on Wednesday’s Thunder-Knicks game. Lastly, we close the show out with emails (52:49), including follow-ups about recognizing star power, Jordan’s scoring debate, and the most underrated food city! Keep emailing the show! [email protected] Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Jesse Aron, Trevor Rabone, and Kevin Cureghian Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, Jomi Adeniran Unstuck your team! Try Loom for free today at https://atlassian.com/loom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After some life lessons from Rich, Max begins with his latest thoughts on how Karl-Anthony Towns and the Knicks are playing (7:47). Then, a conversation about playing the right way leads to the latest Anthony Edwards performance, as well as how good the Hornets have been. Next, what does Max think about Draymond’s comments concerning Nico Harrison, Luka Doncic, and a media double standard (25:31)? A fun debate ensues after Rich wants to know which players of the past would thrive today (29:16). Plus, Five Minute Max on Chet Holmgren, the latest on Kyler Murray (49:17), as well as emails about GIF’s and the GOAT sneaker! Keep emailing the show! [email protected] Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: Jesse Aron, Trevor Rabone, and Devon Baroldi Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, Jomi Adeniran Unstuck your team! Try Loom for free today at https://atlassian.com/loom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Right off the bat we've got a '400 Degreez' by Juvenile album update and a Geek squad rant, before jumping into the latest in the NBA world (7:10): Do the Knicks have a path to a championship? What does it mean that JJ got in Luka’s face? And is it time to take the Wolves seriously as contenders? Today’s Get Rich Quick (44:44) touches on a debate between eras, and turns into a conversation about respect. Today’s Five Minute Max (56:47) is on the NFL combine’s success, and what it teaches us. All that plus the latest emails, and a whole lot more! Email the show! [email protected] Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: Jesse Aron, Trevor Rabone, and Kevin Cureghian Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, Jomi Adeniran Unstuck your team! Try Loom for free today at https://atlassian.com/loom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s been a busy week in the NBA: The guys start with the Ant-Man and his clutch shot last night (7:29). They also touch on the Lakers' bad loss, including more on Luka Doncic, which ends up as today’s Five Minute Max (23:31). Then, it’s Get Rich Quick time (29:50): Rumors about him, his company and their future plans, all complete with a visual aid! Lastly, more emails (47:37): A follow-up to the Pippen Award, thoughts on Clayton Kershaw, and a larger conversation about the Miami Heat’s 2011 NBA Finals loss. Plus: Monopoly strategy, Rich’s story time with Warren Buffett, Jay-Z, and much more! Keep emailing the show! [email protected] Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: Jesse Aron, Trevor Rabone, and Devon Baroldi Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s been a busy week in the NBA: The guys start with the Ant-Man and his clutch shot last night (7:29). They also touch on the Lakers' bad loss, including more on Luka Doncic, which ends up as today’s Five Minute Max (23:31). Then, it’s Get Rich Quick time (29:50): Rumors about him, his company and their future plans, all complete with a visual aid! Lastly, more emails (47:37): A follow-up to the Pippen Award, thoughts on Clayton Kershaw, and a larger conversation about the Miami Heat’s 2011 NBA Finals loss. Plus: Monopoly strategy, Rich’s story time with Warren Buffett, Jay-Z, and much more! Keep emailing the show! [email protected] Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: Jesse Aron, Trevor Rabone, and Devon Baroldi Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There are two marquee games tonight (7:19); which is a more likely Finals preview? Thunder-Pistons or Celtics-Nuggets? Max gives Rich props on his Pistons take, but it’s SPURRED a different thought (13:11): Why aren’t people saying that San Antonio is the best team? What is he missing? Next, today’s Get Rich Quick breaks down the difference between being popular and famous (22:53), while a discussion about the criteria for MVP actually ends up being today’s Five-Minute Max (32:51). Later, more emails (55:55)! Should there be a Pippen Award? Plus, Rich’s advice to rookies and more discussion of a future GOAT. Email the show! [email protected] Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: Jesse Aron, Trevor Rabone, and Devon Baroldi Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and Max begin by debating whether they’d rather have access or money before teasing a bigger discussion about social media. But they have to get to Celtics-Lakers (8:15), where the guys were together courtside yesterday rubbing shoulders with Pat Riley. After reminiscing about those classic Showtime teams, Max gives his thoughts on who he’d rather have, Jaylen Brown or Luka Doncic (16:16). Next, the fellas react to Shaq challenging Karl-Anthony Towns (25:54) and to Tyrese Maxey’s great performance, which in turn leads to an ongoing conversation about the 2028 U.S. men’s Olympic team (41:59). Plus, Rich really puts Max’s ’90s rap knowledge to the test (50:19), a Five-Minute Max on Zuffa Boxing (53:44), and a great first batch of your emails, including a question about an all-Kentucky All-Star team! Email the show! [email protected] Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: Jesse Aron, Trevor Rabone, and Devon Baroldi Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you’re just a listener to this show, Rich’s outfit today has to be seen to be believed. The guys start with the Pistons' impressive win in the Garden (8:29): Are they the team to beat in the East? If not them, who? And inspired by Cade Cunningham’s performance, and Zach Lowe’s first pass at All-NBA teams, Max and Rich run through who would be on their ballots (29:31). Then, today’s Five-Minute Max (39:40) starts with Obama and aliens and gets to New York and James Dolan, all while leaving Rich speechless! Later, story time from Tyronn Lue’s talk to the Cavs before Game 7, and a new edition of Get Rich Quick (52:14) on what’s really going on with Darryn Peterson. Email the show! [email protected] Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: Jesse Aron, Trevor Rabone, and Devon Baroldi Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys begin with a conversation about hoarding that turns into a deeper conversation about life! Then, a dead spot in the sports calendar has led to more chatter about “you know who” (9:16), which leads the fellas to continue the ongoing “face of the league” discussion. That conversation stumbles into who the BEST player in the league is (26:10), and Rich’s answer may surprise you! Today’s Five Minute Max continues the tanking discourse, building on Mark Cuban’s contrarian take. And finally, the debut of Get Rich Quick (52:27), where we get a wealth of college basketball knowledge, including who to watch for heading into the tournament, the state of the blue bloods, and Mick Cronin’s outburst last night. Email the show! [email protected] Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: Jesse Aron, Trevor Rabone, and Devon Baroldi Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This year’s NBA All-Star Game was a win (5:05). Why? Was it the format or the players' attitudes? Max still thinks a tweak could make it even better. The dunk contest, on the other hand (19:10), didn’t go as well, but Rich still had some great stories from the weekend. Today’s edition of Five Minute Max (31:08) touches on baseball’s upcoming labor war and what the issues are. Lastly, the fellas talk about this bizarre Kevin Durant story, NBA role players, and their overall excitement for the stretch run of the regular season (40:43). Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: Jesse Aron, Trevor Rabone, and Devon Baroldi Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After discussing Rich’s busy day ahead of All-Star Weekend, the guys get into some NBA incentives (7:44): first, a possible fix to the draft that would help with tanking. Rich has a great idea, but Max wants to remind everyone that perfect is the enemy of good—we just need some improvement. Next, Max pitches an incentive-driven fix for the All-Star Game (30:35). Rich agrees; however, he still wants to look at the bigger picture and make sure that everyone is thinking about the future. Finally, the fellas touch on James Harden’s recent comment on loyalty (49:13), Evan Turner’s comment about fitting in, and rotary phones! Email the show! [email protected] Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: Jesse Aron, Trevor Rabone, and Devon Baroldi Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuj, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Big news! Have a question, comment, or idea for the show? Let the fellas hear it by emailing [email protected]! The show begins with today’s hottest NBA topic, tanking (4:58). However, Max and Rich's thoughts on the matter and how big of an issue it is may surprise you. There’s a recent quote from Pat Riley going around (36:24) that has the guys thinking about where the league is heading, some of its development issues, and competition in general. Finally, today’s Five-Minute Max (43:47) made Rich take some notes on science vs. religion, disproving a hypothesis, and the two recent Super Bowl QBs. Email the show! [email protected] Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: Jesse Aron, Trevor Rabone, and Kevin Cureghian Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices