On The Ball with Ric Bucher
Claim This Podcastby Ric Bucher, NBA insider and Fox Sports NBA analyst
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<p>A weekly sports podcast with inside information and one-of-a-kind perspective on the hottest topics and behind-the-scenes happenings from veteran NBA insider, author and TV analyst Ric Bucher. Find all his work at RicBucher.com. Support this show at http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends</p><p>Support this show <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends">http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends</a>.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
June 13, 2026
Stop Rushing to Judge Victor Wembanyama | The NBA Finals Debate Everyone Is Getting Wrong
Host Ric Bucher interviews himself to analyze the premature judgment of Victor Wembanyama and the NBA Finals debate, offering insights into sports analysis and player development.
June 4, 2026
The Chet Holmgren Pile-On Has Gone Too Far | Why OKC Should Ignore the Noise
Ric Bucher argues against the excessive criticism of Chet Holmgren, explaining why OKC should ignore the noise and focus on his future growth.
May 29, 2026
Is Victor Wembanyama Ready to Dethrone OKC? Plus: Why LeBron’s Retirement Could Leave ESPN With a Bigger Problem Than the NBA
Host Ric Bucher analyzes Victor Wembanyama's potential to challenge OKC and explores ESPN's future challenges post-LeBron James' retirement in this interview.
601 total episodes available with 59 transcripts
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- What is On The Ball with Ric Bucher?
<p>A weekly sports podcast with inside information and one-of-a-kind perspective on the hottest topics and behind-the-scenes happenings from veteran NBA insider, author and TV analyst Ric Bucher. Find all his work at RicBucher.com. Support this show at http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends</p><p>Support this show <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends">http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends</a>.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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