Jun 2021

Give the Phoenix Suns their flowers!

Mike and Ben join their listeners for a live Spotify greenroom chat. They discuss the impact Monty Williams has had, the slow pace of play near the end of games, the fateful final play that saw Deandre Ayton score a buzzer-beater, and the Oklahoma City Thunder potentially being s ... Show More

1h 24m

Jun 2021

Playoff Adjusments

Mike and Ben join their listeners for another Locker Room live chat, this time talking about playoff adjustments mid-series. In this episode they discuss the Clippers adjusting to Luka and the Mavericks offense, how the Hawks have stymied the Knicks' offense, the Jazz learning to ... Show More

1h 32m

May 2021

Playoff Game 1s

Mike and Ben join their listeners for a Locker Room live chat, talking about the spectacular play of Chris Paul and his injury, the Knicks' offense and adjustments to make, how the Clippers should deal with Luka, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic ... Show More

1h 44m

Jan 2020

NBA All-Star Arguments, Fake Embiid Trades, CP3’s Comeback, and Low Ratings Theories With Ryen Russillo and Joe House | The Bill Simmons Podcast

HBO and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo and Joe House to make their NBA All-Star picks. They also discuss the possibility of the 76ers moving on from Joel Embiid, the NBA’s ratings decline, All-Star honorable mentions, and more. Learn more about your ... Show More

2h 4m

Nov 2024

How Should Players and Media Move Forward Following the Joel Embiid Incident? Plus, Would Drake Take DeMar’s Jersey Down? | Real Ones

Howard Beck and Raja Bell kick it with 11-year NBA veteran and 'Off Guard' podcast host Austin Rivers to discuss player and media relations following Joel Embiid’s altercation with a Philadelphia columnist. Austin and Raja speak on what should happen to Embiid, and whether his ac ... Show More

1h 12m

Sep 2021

The Sixers vs. Simmons Saga and the Mess in Minnesota

Mark Titus and Tate Frazier breakdown the NBA Media Day fallout. Will Ben Simmons be a Laker? Will Kyrie Irving retire? Was David Letterman’s KD bit funnier than Michael Porter Jr.‘s contract extension? Then they discuss Jalen Suggs’s comments about Richard Pitino and Minnesota. ... Show More

1h 21m

Sep 2020

A Giannis Dilemma, Butler’s Alpha Destiny, the Too-Cool Clips, Kyle Lowry, and Homer Corner With Ryen Russillo

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the Bucks’ playoff turmoil, whether Giannis will re-sign with the Bucks, the Heat’s rising playoffs expectations, Clippers-Nuggets, Raptors-Celtics, Steve Nash as the Nets head coach, Bill’s son Ben’s first-ever fant ... Show More

1h 55m

Oct 2020

Dork Elvis to Philly, Shorting the Pats, Masters Odds, and 2020 Election Guesses With Joe House, Bakari Sellers, and Harry Enten

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to discuss Daryl Morey becoming the new president of basketball operations for the 76ers, how he'll pair with new head coach Doc Rivers, and trade speculations (2:00) before talking gambling odds for the upcoming Masters Tournament ... Show More

1h 59m

Joel Embiid's secret skill, Lloyd Pierce...