# The Ringer's Howard Beck & LA Times' Brad Turner | NBA Summer League 2026

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Podcast: [Legends Of Sport](https://stenobird.com/podcast/legends-of-sport-1028454)
Published: 2026-08-04T07:00:05+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2477

## Resource

Andy is back for more at NBA Summer League to sit down with The Ringer's Howard Beck, and the LA Times' Brad Turner! First, Andy & Howard discuss why he loves The Ringer, his transition from print to multimedia, his involvement with NBA Summer League's Sports Business Classroom, and the current parity in the NBA. Next, Andy & Brad discuss their early years at NBA Summer League, how Kobe Bryant's broken hand his rookie year led to the Lakers signing Brian Shaw, the Kawhi Leonard situation, Adam Silver's mission to expand to Europe, and Brad's history covering the Lakers! Ushood - Protect your skin at UShood.com and use promo code LOS15 Mugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5

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