On The Ball with Ric Bucher

A weekly sports podcast with inside information and perspective from veteran NBA insider and Fox Spo

Episodes

Total: 522

How High Can The Bulls Fly?
2021/8/11

Ric examines the offseason moves by the Chicago Bulls and what it means for their place in the Easte

The Knicks Might Need To Take A Step Back, But Will Tom Thibodeau Let Them?
2021/8/10

Ric discusses how the Knicks have upgraded their roster, putting the onus on coach Tom Thibodeau to

Has The Window Already Closed On The World Overtaking Team USA?
2021/8/9

Ric looks at the dynamics that closed the gap between Team USA and other national teams and why the

What Does Kyrie Irving Want?
2021/8/6

Ric has a conversation with award-winning magazine writer Matt Sullivan, author of "Can't Knock The

Jrue To The Rescue Again
2021/8/5

Ric breaks down who and what was most responsible for Team USA's slow start against Team Australia,

Why The Lakers Are Sure To Be A Soap Opera -- And Why Steph Curry Isn't
2021/8/4

Ric examines the what the Lakers have assembled around LeBron James and Anthony Davis and why Steph

NBA Free Agency: Not Every Deal Was As Good As It Sounded
2021/8/3

Ric reviews the deals made on the opening day of NBA free agency and separates the teams that won th

What Team USA Is Up Against, What It Has Overcome
2021/8/2

Ric discusses the dimensions of international play, from the size of the ball to the court and how i

Where The Westbrook Trade Impacts The Lakers Most
2021/7/30

Ric examines the impact of the Lakers acquiring Russell Westbrook from the Washington Wizards and la

Are The Bucks Really NOT A Super Team?
2021/7/29

Ric looks at how the champion Milwaukee Bucks were formed, how much owners Marc Lasry and Wes Edens

The Truth Serum That Is International Basketball
2021/7/28

Ric looks at Team USA's confidence-restoring win over Iran and how international play separates the

Making Sense Of The Point Guard Carousel
2021/7/27

Ric shares what he's heard about possible destinations for the Philadelpia 76ers' disenfranchised st

France Just Took Team USA Back To The 90s
2021/7/26

Ric examines the dynamics that led to France beating Team USA in its first Tokyo Olympics game and t

The Suns Lived By The Mid-Range -- And Died By It
2021/7/23

Respect for the value of mid-range shots surged in the Finals, but Ric details how the Bucks turned

Are Chris Paul or Russ Westbrook The Upgrade The Lakers Need?
2021/7/22

Ric examines rumors of the Lakers moving on from free agent point guard Dennis Schröder and going af

Giannis Is Exactly The Kind Of Champion We Need Right Now
2021/7/21

Ric discusses the Bucks clinching the 2021 NBA title with their Game 6 win over the Suns and what Fi

The Commotion Surrounding the Blazers and the US National Team
2021/7/20

Ric examines the state of the Portland Trail Blazers since its star Damian Lillard expressed his fru

The Curious Campaign For Khris Middleton As Finals MVP
2021/7/19

Ric examines the push that already has begun by current and former NBA players for the Bucks' Khris

The Clippers With (And Without) Kawhi
2021/7/16

Ric examines the prospects of Kawhi Leonard returning to the Clippers, their prospects now that he's

How And How Not To Take Ownership Of A Loss
2021/7/15

Ric discusses the Bucks 109-103 win over the Suns to tie their NBA Finals' series at 2 games apiece