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Nov 2021
1h 47m

Paul George’s MVP Run, the Kooky West, O...

The Ringer
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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Jonathan Tjarks to discuss Paul George and the Clippers, Coach of the Year candidate Ty Lue, the Mavericks’ continued struggles, the impressive Bulls, best NBA rookies, and more (3:30). Then Bill talks with NFL Network’s Peter Schrager about WR Odell Beckham Jr. signing with the Rams and upcoming “kitchen-sink games” for the 49ers, Raiders, Chiefs, and Vikings, before making their Million-Dollar Picks for NFL Week 10 (49:32).


Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Jonathan Tjarks and Peter Schrager

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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