Optimistic Outlooks for the Play-In Teams | Real Ones
Optimistic Outlooks for the Play-In Teams | Real Ones  
Podcast: The Ringer NBA Show
Published On: Fri Apr 10 2026
Description: 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