Tiers for the 10 Tanking Teams | Real Ones

The "Real Ones" podcast team—Logan Murdock, Howard Beck, and Raja Bell—assesses the long-term prospects of the NBA's ten worst teams, categorizing them into tiers of joy, hope, and sorrow. They debate the Utah Jazz's potential, questioning whether accumulating assets translates to winning habits, and explore the Washington Wizards' future with newly acquired stars amidst front office uncertainty. The hosts also analyze the Memphis Grizzlies' path forward, complicated by Ja Morant's trade value and team dynamics. Ultimately, they identify the Sacramento Kings and New Orleans Pelicans as the most hopeless franchises, citing ownership issues and questionable team-building strategies. The panel also answers mailbag questions, including whether the Knicks are true title contenders.