The Ringer's Bill Simmons shares his thoughts on the 76ers trading James Harden to the Clippers (1:55) before he is joined by Michael Lombardi to discuss the NFL trade deadline, cross-off teams, and risers and fallers (24:09). Then, they talk 'The Godfather Part III,' mob TV shows, and more (1:13:46).
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Yesterday
UConn’s Miracle, Weirdest NBA Season Ever, A Scary Playoff Team Draft, and an Iffy Expansion Plan With Zach Lowe
Join The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe LIVE on Netflix right after Knicks vs. Thunder to react to UConn’s buzzer beater against Duke before diving into a scary playoff team draft (0:32). Then, they discuss the NBA expansion plans and take a deep dive into the weirdest NBA s ... Show More
1h 45m
Mar 26
NBA Hot Takes, OKC’s Red Flag, and Giannis vs. Father Time With Kirk Goldsberry and Joe House
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to talk about how vulnerable the OKC Thunder are after their loss to the Celtics before Joe House joins for some quick NBA takes (3:38). Then, they discuss whether there are enough historical signs to indicate that teams shou ... Show More
1h 35m
Mar 25
March Madness Takes, NBA Lottery Debates, and Best NFL Draft Story Lines With J. Kyle Mann and Todd McShay
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by J. Kyle Mann to answer some NBA mailbag questions before previewing an exciting Sweet 16 round of March Madness (4:23). Then, Todd McShay joins to break down this year’s NFL draft class and the best draft story lines (01:03:49). Host: Bill S ... Show More
2h 9m
Jun 2023
Marcus Smart Therapy Session With Bill Simmons and His Dad
Brian chats with Bill Simmons and his dad, Dr. Bill Simmons, about the Marcus Smart–Kristaps Porzingis trade, Smart’s legacy in Boston, the Celtics’ draft pick being Jordan Walsh, Jaylen Brown’s future with the Cs, and more (0:15). They then briefly talk about the Patriots and th ... Show More
1h 5m
Oct 2023
How Jrue Holiday Impacts the Celtics’ Title Chances, James Harden Skipping Media Day, and the Fractured Relationship Between Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers | Real Ones
Logan and Raja discuss the Boston Celtics landing Jrue Holiday, whether or not the move makes them the favorite in the Eastern Conference, and their thoughts on the new-look Milwaukee Bucks (2:00). Next, they briefly talk about James Harden not showing up to media day for the Phi ... Show More
1h 2m
Mar 2020
Beating the Book: Michael Lombardi on Free Agency and the NFL Draft
<p>Michael Lombardi, the author of “Gridiron Genius” and host of “The Lombardi Line” on VSiN and the “GM Shuffle” podcast, joins Gill Alexander to talk NFL free agency, draft, and other news around the league. (March 28, 2020)</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a hr ... Show More
46m 14s
Oct 2020
Daryl Morey Resigns From the Rockets, Ty Lue Promoted at the Clippers, Plus: NBA Mailbag | The Mismatch
Verno and KOC get into the hiring of Ty Lue as head coach of the Clippers and Daryl Morey’s resignation from the Rockets (0:35). Then they dig into the ‘NBA Show’ mailbag to answer all your questions about head coach searches, offseason team building, the draft, and more (24:02). ... Show More
1h 7m
Dec 2020
Will Westbrook Help the Wizards? Plus: Lakers Loom Large and PG-13 Talks Trash | The Mismatch
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On their last-ever podcast on the Ringer NBA Show feed, Verno and KOC get into the nitty gritty of the Westbrook-Wall trade (3:00), then talk over the lat ... Show More
1h 9m
Oct 2017
'Group Chat' — Lonzo Gets Baptized, CP3 Makes a Movie, and the Sixers Must Learn to Share (Ep. 147)
The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier are joined by Haley O’Shaughnessy to chat about the first Clippers-Lakers matchup of the season (1:10), Chris Paul's timely released short film (5:38), and the Rockets' impressive bout with the Warriors (10:00). Then they discuss rookies ... Show More
45m 45s