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🗓️ 28 October 2025

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Week 1 of the NBA season is officially in the books, and Victor Wembanyama continues to wow with his MVP-like play so far this season. Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard mf’in Beck discuss whether it’s possible that we’re seeing the first player since Giannis who can win MVP and DPOY. The rookie class has shown up and shown out in their first week as professionals. Who’s in the very, very early lead for Rookie of the Year? The Sixers are 3-0 even though Joel Embiid's seen limited action. Is it time for the Sixers to keep their focus on Tyrese Maxey and rookie sensation V.J. Edgecombe? Plus, the mailbag returns! (0:00:00) Intro (2:15) Real or Not: Is Victor Wembanyama a lock for MVP, as Logan has predicted? (16:10) How realistic is it for San Antonio to seek to trade De’Aaron Fox? (21:22) Who’s been the best rookie so far this season? (30:06) Are the Sixers better off not relying on Joel Embiid? (43:12) Will LaMelo Ball keep up the efficiency this season? (49:58) Mailbag: We talk about the Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga and why Mike Brown is playing everyone on the Knicks. Hit the mailbag! ⁠[email protected]⁠ 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. Hosts: Logan Murdock, Howard Beck, and Raja Bell Video Producer: Victoria Valencia Audio ProducerClifford Augustin Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	What's popping? Real Ones. Logan Murdoch. You know who it is. Logie Boone out the two. I'm here for another edition of Real Ones. We got Raja in today. We got Howard in today. And we play a little game of real or fake. Who was doing good? Should we be believing Lamello's raps? Should we believe in the Sixers start? Should we be believing Lamello's raps?
0:24.2	Should we believe in the Sixers start?
0:28.8	Should we believe that the Sixers are going to make this happen throughout the season when Joelle and B maybe might be a full strength in off a minute's restriction?
0:32.3	Or when PG comes back into the fold, we talk about superstar egos.
0:36.8	We talk about a lot of things in this episode.
0:41.2	It was really,
0:41.8	really fun.
0:42.3	It was great to get back in the lab with Raj and Howard,
0:45.1	my faves.
0:46.5	And got a great show up for you.
0:48.3	So, Real Ones.
0:49.1	Up next.
0:49.8	Cliff, play the theme music.
0:57.4	Bobby, Real Ones. Logan. play the theme music Bobbitt real ones Logan Murdoch here
0:58.9	Roger Bill there
1:00.2	Howard motherfucking the bell
1:01.2	Howard motherfucking Beck
1:03.1	in the cut guys
1:03.9	keep all that shit in there
1:05.1	no it's that time in here
1:06.3	we're working in the form
1:07.9	it is time
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