In today's show I cover the Lakers offseason so far, including the Schroder signing, then I talk Harden to Brooklyn, CP3 to Phoenix, and the Milwaukee Bucks. I also share some of my experience with COVID-19. Thanks for listening!
Mar 27
Can Wemby's Spurs win title? Warriors next move, Jaylen Brown MVP case, KD's weakness | NBA Mailbag
Jason answers mailbag questions from subscribers on topics including where Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics) and Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons) fit in the NBA MVP race alongside Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets), Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs), and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC ... Show More
49m 46s
Mar 25
SGA vs. Wemby for MVP, Cade Cunningham & 65-game rule, Jokic & Nuggets stay hot | NBA Reaction
Jason reacts to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets beating Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns in a fun game, Jalen Brunson leading the New York Knicks to a win over the New Orleans Pelicans, Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers getting a needed win over the Orlando Magic, ... Show More
37m 54s
Jul 2024
What Are the Lakers and Warriors Doing? Plus, the Lauri Markkanen Sweepstakes and Dallas Reloads. | Group Chat
Justin, Rob, and Wos look at what’s going on with the most head-scratching teams of the offseason, such as the Lakers (03:35), Warriors (16:54), Jazz (32:30), and Bucks (48:37). After, they discuss the Mavs’ offseason signings and where those moves put them in the West (54:03). F ... Show More
1h 17m
Jul 2024
Paul George to Philly, Klay to Dallas, Tatum's Extension, and NBA Free Agency Transactions
Now that the free agency period has started, Verno and KOC react to all the free agent signings, extensions, and more, starting with Jayson Tatum’s record-breaking contract extension with the Celtics, as well as Paul George’s impact with the Sixers and where the Clippers go from ... Show More
1h 10m
Jul 2024
An NBA Summer Movement Review With Ryen Russillo
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to share their thoughts on the NBA offseason thus far. They discuss DeMar DeRozan winding up with the Kings (3:00), what will happen with Lauri Markkanen (19:54), and the Sixers signing Paul George (48:32). Plus, Ceruti joins t ... Show More
2h 8m
Jan 2025
An NBA Fake-Trade Fiesta With Kevin O’Connor
It's fake trade season! The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Kevin O'Connor of Yahoo Sports to discuss NBA teams to watch around the trade deadline, including the Mavericks, 76ers, Pelicans, Lakers, and Heat (1:20). Then, they fire off a bunch of fake NBA trades as the deadline ... Show More
1h 28m
Jul 2019
The Clips Steal Kawhi and PG-13, the Battle of LA 2020, Russ's Next Team and the Swipe- Right Decade With Chris Mannix and Marc Stein | The Bill Simmons Podcast
HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by SI's Chris Mannix to discuss Kawhi Leonard and Paul George to the LA Clippers, OKC's massive trade haul, a new favorite in the Western Conference, what’s next for Russell Westbrook, the Lakers’ roster additions, and more (5:44). Then ... Show More
1h 43m
Apr 2024
The Suns’ Flawed Approach, Kawhi Leonard’s Career Crossroads, and Where Do the Bucks Go from Here?
Immediately following the Timberwolves’ win over the Phoenix Suns, The Ringer’s Justin Verrier and Seerat Sohi went live on the Ringer NBA YouTube channel to react to tonight’s slate of playoff games (00:40). They begin by discussing Phoenix’s flaws and how much of their playoff ... Show More
1h 3m
Jul 2025
Best NBA Summer Arguments With Zach Lowe
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe fresh off Summer League to discuss the hottest NBA news, including rumors of a new international basketball league, the Pelicans, and the Kings (3:17). They also react to the Clippers making some significant offseason moves and L.A ... Show More
1h 43m
Oct 2020
Basketball is Over, Long Live Basketball
The Buds get together to talk about the end of the NBA and WNBA seasons, get disappointed by the weak crop of upcoming free agents, and discuss what you listeners have to look forward in the off-season. Will the Buds ever do their long-threatened Jason Whitlock radio play? Stay t ... Show More
37m 51s