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&#039;Group Chat&#039; returns to talk about the excitement in the NBA bubble, including the Rockets–Trail Blazers barn burner and the return of Carmelo Anthony (01:29); the Phoenix Suns&#039; excellent game and whether or not they&#039;re legitimate contenders for the eighth seed (23:44); and lastly, in the Nerd Corner segment, how Anthony Davis has massively improved and what it&#039;s like for him when Lebron is absent (39:45).

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Jonathan Tjarks, Rob Mahoney

Guest: Logan Murdock

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Jonathan Tjarks was a staff writer who covered the NBA for The Ringer from the company’s founding until his death in 2022. His original bio read, “Tjarks covers basketball and is a host on ‘The Ringer NBA Show.’ He loves Jesus and Dallas, in that order. Texas Forever.”

Jonathan Tjarks

Justin Verrier edits, writes, and talks about the NBA. Previously, he spent nine years as an editor and writer at ESPN. Don’t DM him on Twitter.

Justin Verrier

Logan Murdock

Rob covers the NBA and pop culture for The Ringer. He previously covered the league for Sports Illustrated.

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