Jun 20
An Offseason Mailbag with Cam Johnson! | Wemby and Brunson’s Finals, Playing With Jokic & More
Cam Johnson (Denver Nuggets) and Tommy Alter answer listener questions about Victor Wembanyama and Jalen Brunson’s performances in the NBA Finals, what it’s like dealing with trade rumors, the toughest actions to guard in the league, underrated players and teams, training in the ... Show More
33m 38s
Jun 15
THE KNICKS DID IT: 5 Takeaways From the NEW YORK KNICKS' Championship Run!
Cam Johnson (Denver Nuggets) and Tommy Alter break down the New York Knicks’ (Karl-Anthony Towns, Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby) 2026 NBA Championship run after defeating the San Antonio Spurs (Victor Wembanyama, De’Aaron Fox) in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, including Brunson ... Show More
38m 30s
Aug 2020
Murray Magic, Boston’s Ceiling, Harden’s Big Chance, and Parent Corner With Ryen Russillo
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the stunning Jamal Murray performance that has forced a Nuggets-Jazz Game 7, NBA players’ strides in working toward social justice, the Mavericks’ playoff exit on a hopeful note for next season, Lakers Round 2 specul ... Show More
2h 14m
Mar 2023
A Knicks/Celtics Switcheroo, Ja’s Crisis, Harden’s Resurgence and GSW’s Weird Season With Ryen Russillo
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the Knicks double-overtime win vs. the Celtics, as well as the Knicks new ceiling, the 76ers' big win over the Bucks (2:07), Ja Morant's suspension, concerns for each playoff contender (22:19), another Trade History ... Show More
2h 2m
May 2021
Part 1: Trae Grows Up, MSG’s Revival, Milwaukee’s Must-Win, and a Properly Paid Tobias With Ryen Russillo (and a Sean Fennessey Cameo)
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss Round 1 NBA playoff basketball! In Part 1 of a two-part podcast, Sean Fennessey makes a cameo to discuss the Knicks' Game 1 loss to the Hawks (3:45), the Bucks' hard-fought win over the Heat and why it was a must-win ... Show More
1h 26m
May 2024
Part 1: Indy Crushes at MSG, Knicks Summer Targets, Dallas Delivers, and OKC’s Fatal Flaw With Ryen Russillo
In Part 1 of a two-part podcast, The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the Pacers' Game 7 win over the Knicks to reach the Eastern Conference finals, a Pacers-Celtics preview, the Mavericks sending the Thunder home in a nail-biter Game 6, and more!
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1h 20m
May 2019
Kawhi Kills Philly, No KD, No Problem, Houston's Curse, and Throne Game With Ryen Russillo | The Bill Simmons Podcast
HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to sum up Round 2 of the NBA playoffs. They talk Raptors-76ers, Kawhi's awesome shot, Embiid's minutes, what the 76ers will look like next year, and more. They discuss Nuggets–Trail Blazers, CJ McCollum's big night, and ... Show More
2h 10m
Apr 2024
NBA Weekend Surprises, Embiid/Kawhi Murkiness, Jokic vs. the All-Timers, and the Presti Letter With Ryen Russillo
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the Thunder surviving the Pelicans in Game 1, their favorite and least favorite Round 1 series so far (1:43), before running through all the weekend's games (20:39). Next, they examine Joel Embiid and Kawhi Leonard's ... Show More
2 h
May 2025
Haliburton’s Brilliant Game 4, the Reeling Knicks, and OKC’s All Grown Up With Zach Lowe
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe to react to Knicks-Pacers Game 4 (5:39). Then, they discuss Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers rising to the occasion in these playoffs (33:35). Finally, they talk about Bill’s top 15 NBA player pyramid, OKC-Timberwolves Game 4, and ... Show More
1h 33m
Feb 2025
Celts-Knicks, the Sleeper Lakers, and 12 NBA Stories to Watch With Ryen Russillo
NBA Sundays are back! The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the Celtics' 118-105 win over the Knicks (3:45), before hitting the biggest NBA subplots for the remaining regular season, including: the massively intriguing Lakers, the late-bloomer Warriors ( ... Show More
2h 9m
Feb 2024
Best In-Person NBA Stars, Trickiest Playoff Teams, Jaylen Brown on Trial, and the Hottest Take With Ryen Russillo
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss Nuggets-Warriors (1:52) and best NBA players to see in person (19:02), before wondering which playoff teams are going to fool everyone (46:56). Then, they fire off some "hot takes" (1:10:17) before checking in on the ... Show More
1h 57m
Bing Bong! We’ve got an exciting episode this week featuring one of our most requested guests ever, New York Knicks star RJ Barrett. But first, we open with a few takeaways from this week’s NBA playoff games including Joel Embiid’s game winner and The Boston Celtics’ smothering defense on Kevin Durant. Then we’re joined by RJ and get his personal perspective ... Show More
