Verno and KOC discuss Team USA’s thrilling victory over France to secure the fifth straight men's basketball gold medal (01:10). They debate where the gold medal ranks among Steph Curry’s achievements, discuss Guerschon Yabusele's impressive performance in the Olympics, and talk about why the basketball that was showcased is good for the global game of baske ... Show More
Nov 21
The Wemby-less Spurs Impress, Derik Queen and the Young Pels, and What's Going On With LaMelo Ball?
Verno and Jacoby return as they briefly discuss the Grizzlies completely dominating the Kings, Tyrese Maxey’s continued ascension into superstardom, as well as how impressive the Spurs looked without their top players. Next, the guys dive into their loves and loathes from this pa ... Show More
1h 17m
Jul 2024
Hoops Tonight - USA-Canada Reaction: LeBron & Steph Curry prove they should win Gold at Olympics
Jason Timpf reacts to LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Team USA’s win over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jamal Murray, and Team Canada in an Olympics exhibition game. Jason explains why Team USA deserves to be heavy favorites to win the basketball gold medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics. ... Show More
32m 43s
Jul 2024
Hoops Tonight - USA-Canada Reaction: LeBron & Steph Curry prove they should win Gold at Olympics
Jason Timpf reacts to LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Team USA’s win over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jamal Murray, and Team Canada in an Olympics exhibition game. Jason explains why Team USA deserves to be heavy favorites to win the basketball gold medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics. ... Show More
32m 43s
Aug 2024
Team USA Survives, Plus Five Favorite NFL Futures With Joe House, Rob Mahoney, and Anthony Dabbundo
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House and Rob Mahoney to discuss Team USA's narrow escape against Serbia, Steph Curry having a game, Joel Embiid's Olympic moment, LeBron's brilliance, another Jayson Tatum DNP, France's semifinal victory over Germany, and a look ahead a ... Show More
1h 51m
Oct 3
Niners Magic, Schlitt Happens, a Red Sox Postmortem, the Seahawks Ceiling, and Week 5 NFL Picks With Kevin Hench and Joe House
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Kevin Hench to react to the end of the Red Sox's season (5:43). Then, Joe House joins for their Ringer 107 picks for NFL Week 5 before discussing some early NBA bets (47:22). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Kevin Hench and Joe House Producers: Ch ... Show More
1h 49m
Jul 2024
Hoops Tonight - The secret to Team USA winning Olympic gold + Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese
Jason Timpf discusses how LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Team USA can win gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics. He explains why Team USA should start Steph, LeBron Jayson Tatum, Kevin Durant, and Anthony Davis. Jason then debates whether Caitlin Clark or Angel Reese should win WNBA Ro ... Show More
33m 51s
Oct 24
An NBA Scandal, the WembyCorn, a Three-Day Power Poll, and NFL Week 8 Picks With Joe House
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to react to the NBA gambling scandal before having an early NBA power poll (3:24). Finally, they make their Ringer 107 picks for Week 8 of the NFL season (01:07:06). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Joe House Producers: Chia Hao Tat and E ... Show More
1h 37m
Mar 2025
SGA vs. Jokic, Celts-Lakers, and the State of NBA Media With Ryen Russillo and Bryan Curtis
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the Thunder's 127-103 win over the Nuggets on Sunday, OKC's improvement from last season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's incredible statistical season (2:06), Saturday's big Lakers-Celtics showdown, LeBron's late-game inj ... Show More
2h 8m
Mar 2025
Talking Basketball, NBA, and Hoops With Ryen Russillo
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the 76ers’ arduous journey to retaining their first-round draft pick, the unknown ceiling of the new-look Lakers (15:26), criticizing NBA player criticism, what it means to be the “face of the league” (32:59), bigges ... Show More
2h 9m
Sep 11
Latest Details on the Kawhi-Clippers Saga With Howard Beck, Picking Team USA With Bill Simmons, Mopey Mets Corner, and Much More
We kick off another Zach Lowe Show with the story taking the NBA by storm, the Kawhi Leonard–Clippers scandal (2:03). There's new reporting out today, as well as reactions from the board of governors meeting this week. Next, Zach goes through some news items, including his take o ... Show More
1h 37m
Apr 2025
The NBA Playoffs Mega-Preview. Plus, Awards Picks With Rob Mahoney, Chris Ryan, and Brian Windhorst
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Rob Mahoney and Chris Ryan to talk about the playoff matchups they’re most excited about before they discuss their NBA awards picks (2:45). Then, Brian Windhorst joins to discuss Luka, international basketball, LeBron, and much more (1:22:09 ... Show More
2h 46m