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

Ben Simmons' Trade Rumors, Argentina Okeydoke, Golf Claps For Giannis
2021/7/14

Ric breaks down the places that do and don't make sense for the 76ers' Ben Simmons to land, Team USA

A Deep Dive Into Stephen A., Interpreters And Devin Booker
2021/7/13

Ric discusses comments by ESPN's Stephen A. Smith about MLB star Shohei Ohtani and the Nigerian bask

The Bucks and Team Nigeria Both Won -- And They Weren't Flukes
2021/7/12

Ric examines both the dominant Game 3 win by the Milwaukee Bucks over the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Fi

Giannis Raises His Bar, Bucks Drop Their Guard
2021/7/9

Ric examines what Giannis Antetokounmpo's virtuoso performance in Game 2 means for his overall growt

It's Too Late For Chris Paul To Crack The Top Five All-Time Point Guard List
2021/7/8

Ric dives into the debate over where Chris Paul stands among all-time point guards now that he's rea

Four Moves The Bucks Have To Make For Game 2
2021/7/7

Ric examines how the Bucks lost Game 1 of the NBA Finals to the Phoenix Suns despite the return of G

Why The Bucks Are Better Off Without Giannis -- For Now
2021/7/6

Ric examines how the Milwaukee Bucks could be better off starting the NBA Finals against the Phoenix

Headlines Gone Wrong And Trae Young's Decision To Play
2021/7/5

Ric discusses the unsung hero of the Bucks' Game 6 win over the Atlanta Hawks to advance to the NBA

There's A Simple Solution To Flopping -- If The NBA Wants One
2021/7/2

Ric examines the Bucks' controversy-free win over the Hawks in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Fina

The Clippers Dared CP3 To Beat Them -- And He Took That Personally
2021/7/1

Ric examines how the Phoenix Suns closed out the Los Angeles Clippers to win the Western Conference

Making Legends Out of One-Night Wonders
2021/6/30

Ric discusses the recent propensity to elevate stars to legendary status too quickly -- the Bucks' K

Polarizing P Strikes Again
2021/6/29

Ric discusses the performance of the Clippers' Paul George in Game 5 of the Western Conference Final

Ty Lue Pulls All The Right Strings Once Again
2021/6/25

Ric examines the lineup changes and strategic twists Clippers coach Ty Lue utilized to win Game 3 ag

It Took A Team Effort For The Bucks To Lose This One
2021/6/24

Ric examines the Atlanta Hawks' win over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 of the Western Conference Fin

Chris Paul's Return Could Be Just What The Clippers Need
2021/6/23

Ric discusses the impact of Cameron Payne starting in place of quarantined Chris Paul in the Games 1

Thoughts On John Stockton
2021/6/22

Ric shares his experience covering John Stockton during his legendary run with the Utah Jazz and the

The One Ingredient That The Hawks, Bucks, Clippers and Suns Have In Common
2021/6/21

Ric looks at the four teams that have reached the conference finals and the key ingredient that has

The Nets Take Reggie Miller's Suggestion And Giannis Comes To His Senses
2021/6/18

Ric examines the elements that led to the Bucks' decisive Game 6 win over the Brooklyn Nets, what to

Chalk Up Huge Victories for the Hawks, Clippers And Team Basketball
2021/6/17

Ric discusses the monumental collapse by the 76ers and the gutsy performance by the Clippers without

KD Was Right: No One Should Compare Him To Giannis
2021/6/16

Ric provides insight into the relationship between young star Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks,