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LeBron No Longer a Laker. Plus, Kawhi Back in the Six! | Real Ones

LeBron James will not be returning to the Los Angeles Lakers, and will likely finish his career elsewhere. Just where might that be? Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck discuss LeBron’s departure and where his next landing spot will be. Could he return home to Cleveland, wh ... Show More

1h 19m

Jun 29

Golden State’s Unc Superteam Dream, the Jaylen Brown Sweepstakes, and the Biggest Offseason Plotlines | Group Chat

Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are here to prepare us for the official start of free agency. They talk through all the news, including the Warriors' plan to lure LeBron to Golden State, the Jaylen Brown trade saga, Kawhi Leonard's potential return to Toronto, and much more. (00:00 ... Show More

1h 28m

Jun 25

LaMelo Is Headed to Minnesota! | Real Ones

LaMelo Ball has been traded from Charlotte to Minnesota in exchange for Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps (2028, 2029, and 2030), and three second-round picks. Logan Murdock and Howard Beck discuss the stunning move, and examine why both ... Show More

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Feb 2022

Harden for Simmons Shows Daryl Morey Was Right, More Trade Deadline Talk With Chris Mannix, Plus Super Bowl Stories With Damien Woody

Russillo shares his thoughts on the trade that brought James Harden to the 76ers and Ben Simmons to the Nets (0:26),before talking with Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix about the Mavericks trading Kristaps Porzingis to the Wizards, the Celtics trading for Derrick White, the Trai ... Show More

1h 37m

Feb 2022

Part 2: The Perfect LeBron Trade With Chris Ryan, Kevin O’Connor, Wosny Lambre

In Part 2 of the NBA Trade Deadline podcast, The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Ryan, Kevin O'Connor, and Wosny Lambre for more Nets-Sixers trade talk, including paying James Harden going forward, everyone’s bad behavior getting rewarded, and why Harden can return to hi ... Show More

39m 24s

Jun 2023

James Harden Opts in and Requests a Trade

Chris Ryan and Raheem Palmer react to James Harden's decision to opt in to his $35.6 million player option for next season and his request to be traded from the Sixers. They discuss what a return for the former MVP would look like, talk about the Daryl Morey era in Philly, and lo ... Show More

40m 40s

Feb 2022

Super Bowl Picks With Kevin Clark, the Nets and Sixers Arguments for a Harden-Simmons Trade, Plus Stories From Vegas

Russillo shares his thoughts on how both the Sixers and Nets could talk themselves into a Ben Simmons–James Harden trade, as well as the Cavaliers adding Caris LeVert (0:28). Then Ryen is joined by The Ringer’s Kevin Clark to make Super Bowl picks, tell stories from Radio Row, di ... Show More

1h 29m

Feb 2024

The Six Most Interesting Teams Down the NBA’s Final Stretch

Verno and KOC are back from the All-Star break and they each name the three teams they are most interested in as teams gear up for the playoff push (08:48). Is this the best Mavs team that Luka Doncic has had? Are the Warriors starting to figure things out? Is Russell Westbrook g ... Show More

1h 3m

Jun 2024

KP’s Hurt, Dallas Is Alive, Lakers Misconceptions, the Caitlin Content Machine, and Big Fight Bill With Chris Mannix

The Ringer's Bill Simmons runs through six sports topics, including Warner's NBA rights fiasco, the Caitlin Clark media frenzy, the Lakers' coaching search, and more (1:43). Then, Bill is joined by SI's Chris Mannix to discuss Kristaps Porzingis's injury and whether it opens the ... Show More

1h 35m

Jun 2021

The Durant Game With Chris Ryan. Plus Dallas Dysfunction and Clips-Jazz With Jonathan Tjarks.

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Ryan to discuss Kevin Durant’s incredible performance in the Nets’ Game 5 comeback win over the Bucks. They talk about Durant’s 49 points in 48 minutes, the Bucks’ questionable in-game adjustments, James Harden’s hamstring injury, Game ... Show More

1h 36m

Sep 2023

A Dame Trade Deep Dive With Ben Thompson, Plus Seth Meyers and Million-Dollar Picks

The Ringer's Bill Simmons starts by reacting to Damian Lillard being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in a three-team trade (1:38). He also talks about Deandre Ayton in Portland, what's next for Jrue Holiday, and more. Then business and tech analyst Ben Thompson joins Bill to give h ... Show More

1h 46m

Feb 2023

The 2023 NBA Fake Trade Draft With Kevin O’Connor, Rob Mahoney, and Chris Ryan

In honor of the upcoming NBA trade deadline, The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Kevin O'Connor, Chris Ryan, and Rob Mahoney to throw out their favorite fake NBA trades for this season! Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Kevin O’Connor, Rob Mahoney, and Chris Ryan Producer: Kyle Cric ... Show More

1h 37m

Mar 2024

Houston’s Surprise Surge, Best West Futures, and the 2024 Defense Draft With Ryen Russillo

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the Houston Rockets climbing the ranks in the Western Conference (1:35), the Warriors' down year, and Western Conference teams with the brightest futures (21:22). Then, they talk through some Clippers confusion and w ... Show More

2h 1m

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