Bucher and Friends

Ric Bucher provides a countdown from 10 to 1 of the most meaningful events that occurred in the NBA for the 2019 calendar year.  

Ric and Ryan discuss social media posts by Kyle Kuzma and his reported trainer that appeared to throw shade at his Lakers' teammate, LeBron James, as well as a review of what mattered (and didn't) on Christmas Day.

NFL vet Will Blackmon and Ric Bucher discuss player-fan interaction and whether Isaiah Thomas or the fans he confronted were treated fairly. Also: Will assesses what first-year coach Matt LeFleur has done for Rodgers, whether or not the latter is still elite and the saving grace for his former teammate, Kirk Cousins.

Ric Bucher and Ryan Hollins discuss which team now holding a playoff seed is likeliest to lose it by season's end and which team will take its place in both conferences, along with the gettable player that could strengthen a title contender's chances of being crowned champion.

Bucher examines why it's time to stop thinking of Brady, Rodgers and Brees as great quarterbacks, why picking all-time teams is not much more than a marketing ruse and how the No. 1 prerequisite for playing in the NBA has nothing to do with height, speed or leaping ability. 

Will and Ric debate whether Antonio Brown deserves sympathy and indications Kyrie Irving is dealing with similar issues. Also: does Will still believe in the Patriots and how much is Lamar Jackson's success due to the Ravens and the new rules?

NBA vet Ryan Hollins spent his career dealing with midseason coaching changes and shares what the Knicks players are going through. NBA analyst Ric Bucher and Hollins discuss why David Fizdale did (and then didn't) make sense as their coach, who the next one should be and why there's still hope for a productive season.

Bucher dives into why James Harden's style is simply the most extreme version of a style taking over the NBA, how referees are in on fool-the-ref tactics, why so many games this season have been less entertaining and what 49ers broadcaster Tim Ryan said about Lamar Jackson that was (and wasn't) insulting. 

Will has a prime candidate to succeed Steve Addazio at his alma mater, Boston College, while Ric disputes Will's contention that Kirk Cousins was on the brink of entering the MVP race. Also: the only acceptable reason for the Panthers to have fired Ron Rivera now. Also, Part II: What does Will consider a snack for old people?

Ric and Ryan examine the reasons the Blazers -- and their fans -- are the perfect fit for Carmelo Anthony; what made OKC hard and Houston impossible, according to Melo; and how the 76ers may still be paying a price for The Process. 

An edition of Bucher, Friendless, examines Kyrie Irving's complaint about the trappings of success and celebrity after Celtics' fans made their dislike for him clear; an early reason to expect the Western Conference Finals to be an L.A. affair; and why there's a compelling storyline in every NBA game for a hoops junkie.

Will and Ric discuss Will's generational take on UofMiami bench dancing down 13-0 and the subsequent backlash. Also: Pats' struggling to beat Cowboys at home proves what? Ditto, Jets punking the Raiders? Will also pinpoints the missing piece that has caused any disconnect between Dwayne Haskins Jr. and his O line and the video clip that convinced him Haskins is not a member of his aforementioned tweet.

What Does the LeBron-Kobe dap signify + Is load management hurting the NBA's TV ratings

Exposing An Unknown Clippers Weakness, A Change of Heart Post Kaepernick Workout

Will Shares Convo With Roger Goodell About Colin Kaepernick,