Michael Pina

2 weeks ago | basketball.realgm.com | Michael Pina

Nikola Jokic's extraordinary mental approach to basketball has cemented his status as the game's most intellectually gifted player, according to peers, coaches, and opponents who continue to marvel at his ability to anticipate and dictate play on both ends of the floor. "I've never met anybody more curious than him. And I think it's kept him ahead of the curve," Nuggets interim head coach David Adelman told Michael Pina of The Ringer. "He sees it coming, man.

Nov 27, 2024 | theringer.com | John Jastremski |Michael Pina

Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images (3:29) — JETS: The Jets assign a committee featuring former GM Mike Tannenbaum to help find their new GM and head coach. Aaron Rodgers wants to return for next season, and the Jets host the Seahawks on Sunday. (9:00) — GIANTS: Tommy DeVito has been limited in practice this week. Will Drew Lock replace him for the Giants’ Thanksgiving showdown versus the Cowboys? (12:24) — SOTO: JJ discusses the latest on the bidding war for Juan Soto.

Nov 25, 2024 | theringer.com | Michael Pina

AP Images/Getty Images/Ringer illustration Shortly before this season started, I wrote a column that characterized the Houston Rockets—with all their depth, trade assets, and blue-chip prospects—as the NBA’s most fascinating team. Now, after watching them pummel everything in front of them for about a month, it’s officially accurate to call them this season’s most pleasant surprise.

Nov 18, 2024 | theringer.com | Michael Pina

Getty Images/Ringer illustration We’re nearly one month into Karl-Anthony Towns’s first season with the New York Knicks, and so far the results are an extreme microcosm of his entire career. Towns has been unstoppable on offense and is getting exposed on defense, with tangible impact on both sides of the ball that illustrate just how contradictory his presence can be. On the heels of their splashy summer, the Knicks are off to a 7-6 start.

Nov 14, 2024 | theringer.com | Brian Barrett |Michael Pina

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Brian chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the Celtics’ start to the season, Jayson Tatum’s place among the top players in the NBA, the incredible 3-point shooting from the C’s, their biggest rivals in the East, and more (0:30). Then, Brian and Jamie give out their top picks for Week 11 (47:15). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at [email protected].