The Ripple Effects of the KAT Blockbuster Trade, and a Goodbye to Dikembe. Plus, Preseason NBA Power Rankings, Part 2. | Group Chat

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4.2 • 9.4K Ratings

🗓️ 1 October 2024

⏱️ 102 minutes

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Justin, Rob, and Wos begin the show with their thoughts on Karl-Anthony Towns getting traded to the Knicks. They discuss how this changes the Knicks' outlook, why the Timberwolves made this deal, and more. Then they share memories and talk about the life of Dikembe Mutombo, who passed away at the age of 58 (34:36). Then they continue their power rankings by discussing teams 25-21. Utah Jazz (39:18) Chicago Bulls (52:48) Toronto Raptors (1:02:18) Atlanta Hawks (1:14:19) Houston Rockets (1:26:59) Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hey y'all, Sir at Sohi from The Ringer here, and I wanted to let you guys know about a new show that I'm hosting.
0:05.3	The Ringer W.N. B. A show. We're going to be talking about all the biggest personalities,
0:10.1	breaking down and analyzing the latest happenings that make the W so fascinating
0:14.7	featuring some of the best guests and experts from around the league, tap in with
0:19.0	us on the brand new Ringer W NBA show Feed on Spotify or wherever you get your
0:23.7	podcasts. You're going to Hello and welcome to Group Chat. I am Justin Barrier joining me as always Rob Mahoney, big waz Days, taking over at the NBA.
0:54.7	Trades are a-happenin.
0:56.6	Players are acknowledging the fact that Carl Anthony Towns is a knickerbocker.
1:00.9	There are partridges in a pear tree. Let's go Rob. Are you feeling the excitement?
1:05.4	I'm feeling it, but I feel like you're coming with the requisite excitement having
1:09.5	just returned from Media Day yourself. Justin Varrier, you're a reporter on the ground.
1:13.7	I don't want to just gloss past this monumental achievement in your career today.
1:17.5	That's right.
1:18.5	We're back.
1:18.7	We're sitting in a seat.
1:19.9	We're lobbing softball questions to NBA players on the dais. I went to Trail Blazers
1:24.7	Media Day. It was fun to get back in the mix. I'm out here recording this podcast a little
1:29.2	later in the day. I have pants on. I'm a full-blown adult now. I'm feeling good.
1:33.6	Waz, how are you feeling as things are starting to pick up?
1:36.2	Ah, just great, man. It was crazy to be, I was out at the Hollywood Bowl when this trade happened watching Jungle, and my boy boss opened up for them.
1:48.0	Great show. Great venue, Hollywood Bowl.
1:51.0	B Y-O-B, like, can't beat that.
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