Raja Bell

Fort Lauderdale

Co-Host, Real Ones at The Ringer NBA Show

12 year NBA vet. CoHost of The Real Ones podcast on @RingerNBA feed. Father of @DiaBell3QB1 and @TaiBoogie5 Proud @fiu alum!!!

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Staying Busy in Retirement, Managing Team USA, and Investing in Women’s Sports With Grant Hill

Nov 22, 2024 | theringer.com | Howard Beck |Raja Bell

Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images Howard and Raja are joined by NBA Hall of Famer Grant Hill to discuss a multitude of things, beginning with his investment in women’s sports (5:30). They talk about him staying busy in retirement, handling Team USA controversies (31:40), the young core of the Atlanta Hawks, and more.
Tyrese Maxey Calls Out Joel Embiid in Sixers’ Team-Only Meeting. Plus, the Cavs Face the Celtics in a Matchup of the Top Teams in the Eastern Conference.

Nov 19, 2024 | theringer.com | Howard Beck |Raja Bell

Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images The Cavs have been on fire this season, starting 15-0. Will facing the Celtics on Tuesday serve as a litmus test of where they stand in the Eastern Conference (5:00)? It was reported on Tuesday that the Sixers held a players-only meeting following their 106-89 loss to the Miami Heat Monday night. Raja and Howard assess what’s going on in Philly and how Embiid’s actions could be affecting the team (17:53).
Is Cooper Flagg Worth Tanking for, Can Either of the Rutgers Guys Go No. 1, and Other Players to Watch. Plus, the NYC Basketball Scene With J. Kyle Mann.

Nov 15, 2024 | theringer.com | Howard Beck |Raja Bell |J. Kyle Mann

Photo by Lance King/Getty Images Howard and Raja are joined by The Ringer’s J. Kyle Mann to discuss the most recent addition to his Home and Away series on the Ringer NBA Youtube channel. They talk about Kyle’s time in New York City and what makes it a special basketball city (7:10). Then, with college basketball still in its early days, Kyle gives the guys his thoughts on the guys at the top of the draft (26:48). Hosts: Howard Beck and Raja BellGuest: J.
The Cleveland Cavaliers Keep Rolling, Joel Embiid Returns, Plus the NBA Cup Starts Tonight!

Nov 12, 2024 | theringer.com | Howard Beck |Raja Bell

Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images The second NBA Cup begins Tuesday. However, are there concerns that the tournament could lead to injuries down the line (13:00)? Also, what is the ultimate significance to the NBA Cup? What is the league trying to accomplish, and what’s in it for the fans (20:38)? Who has and what have been the biggest surprises for the NBA season thus far (30:31)? Plus, Raja tells a great Kobe story.
A Growing Appreciation for Glue Guys, Should Teams Hire Shooting Coaches, and Starting a Podcast With Shane Battier

Nov 8, 2024 | theringer.com | Howard Beck |Raja Bell

Photo by Lance King/Getty Images Howard Beck and Raja Bell are joined by two-time NBA champion Shane Battier to discuss how he started his new podcast, Glue Guys, what makes a good shooting coach, the importance of role players, and much more. Hosts: Howard Beck and Raja BellGuest: Shane BattierProducer: Isaiah BlakelyAdditional Production Supervision: Ben CruzSubscribe: Spotify / Apple Podcasts The NBA, Ranked The Ringer is ranking the best players of the 2024-25 NBA season.
How Should Players and Media Move Forward Following the Joel Embiid Incident? Plus, Would Drake Take DeMar’s Jersey Down?

Nov 5, 2024 | theringer.com | Howard Beck |Raja Bell

Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images Howard Beck and Raja Bell kick it with 11-year NBA veteran and Off Guard podcast host Austin Rivers to discuss player and media relations following Joel Embiid’s altercation with a Philadelphia columnist. Austin and Raja speak on what should happen to Embiid, and whether his actions were warranted (03:07). How do teams handle player, fan, and media relations when issues arise (31:46)?
Giannis, Dame, and Bucks Woes. Plus, Joe Mazzulla Wants … Fighting?

Nov 1, 2024 | theringer.com | Howard Beck |Raja Bell |Michael Pina

Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images Howard Beck and Raja Bell fire up the mics with Ringer senior NBA writer Michael Pina to kick off the show with the current disaster that is the Milwaukee Bucks and how other teams are preparing for a potential Giannis trade demand (6:45). Then, they get into Michael Pina’s piece on the Ringer dot com, Six Overreactions to the First Week of the NBA Season, pointing out the one Michael regrets most and the one Raja loves (27:32).
How Much Does Coaching Matter? The Cavs’ and Lakers’ Hot Start to the Season.

Oct 29, 2024 | theringer.com | Howard Beck |Raja Bell

Photo by Kenny Giarla/NBAE via Getty Images Howard and Raja are back to dive into a loaded start of the NBA regular season. They kick things off with a chat about Dwyane Wade’s Miami Heat statue and Joel Embiid’s continued absence (04:00). Then, they discuss Steph Curry’s ankle injury and where the Warriors go from here (22:00). They follow that up with a discussion of coaching impact on the hot starts of the Cavs and Lakers (38:00).
2024-25 NBA Season Predictions

Oct 22, 2024 | theringer.com | Howard Beck |Raja Bell

Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images The NBA regular season is back! And so are Howard and Raja with their predictions for the season. Along the way, they discuss their picks for most interesting teams, biggest underachievers, MVP, and more!Hosts: Howard Beck and Raja BellProducer: Jonathan KermahSubscribe: Spotify / Apple Podcasts
Realness Scale, No Embiid Back-to-Backs, and Mailbag

Oct 15, 2024 | theringer.com | Howard Beck |Raja Bell

Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images NBA tip-off is a week away! Howard and Raja break out the Realness Scale to rank some of the most notable preseason story lines and quotes to see how REAL they are, 1 being “fraudulent” and 5 being the “realest of the real” (08:30). After, Producer Kerm hops on to answer some of your mailbag questions (54:00), and they end with their Real One of the Week (1:06:00)!Email us your mailbag questions at [email protected].

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Articles

Staying Busy in Retirement, Managing Team USA, and Investing in Women’s Sports With Grant Hill

Tyrese Maxey Calls Out Joel Embiid in Sixers’ Team-Only Meeting. Plus, the Cavs Face the Celtics in a Matchup of the Top Teams in the Eastern Conference.

Is Cooper Flagg Worth Tanking for, Can Either of the Rutgers Guys Go No. 1, and Other Players to Watch. Plus, the NYC Basketball Scene With J. Kyle Mann.

The Cleveland Cavaliers Keep Rolling, Joel Embiid Returns, Plus the NBA Cup Starts Tonight!

A Growing Appreciation for Glue Guys, Should Teams Hire Shooting Coaches, and Starting a Podcast With Shane Battier

How Should Players and Media Move Forward Following the Joel Embiid Incident? Plus, Would Drake Take DeMar’s Jersey Down?

Giannis, Dame, and Bucks Woes. Plus, Joe Mazzulla Wants … Fighting?

How Much Does Coaching Matter? The Cavs’ and Lakers’ Hot Start to the Season.

2024-25 NBA Season Predictions

Realness Scale, No Embiid Back-to-Backs, and Mailbag

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