The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Chuck Klosterman to talk about the NBA's popularity and foul baiting (2:58), before they discuss the biggest sport franchise moves and the possibility of a new international basketball league (31:53). Then, they talk about Cooper Flagg, and ‘The Rehearsal’ (58:38). Finally, they dive into prison escapes and AI fears (1: ... Show More
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They Saved the NBA All-Star Game? Plus, the NBA’s Tumultuous Week, With Zach Lowe
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe to react to NBA All-Star Weekend and to catch up on the NBA season (0:32). Then, they try to figure out how to fix some of the problems around the league (45:44). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Zach Lowe Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Edua ... Show More
1h 42m
Feb 13
Handing Out the ‘Heat’ Awards for This NBA Season With Chris Ryan, Van Lathan, and Rob Mahoney
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Ryan, Van Lathan, and Rob Mahoney LIVE at the Wiltern in Los Angeles to hand out quotes from ‘Heat’ as awards for this NBA season (1:11). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Chris Ryan, Van Lathan, and Rob Mahoney Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Ed ... Show More
1h 51m
Feb 11
Why Can’t the NBA Actually Fix the NBA? Plus, Super Bowl Hangover Stuff With Nick Wright and Bill’s Dad.
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Nick Wright to compare the Super Bowl runs of the Chiefs and the Pats before breaking down what happened with Drake Maye in Super Bowl LX (3:12). Then, they discuss how they would fix the NBA All-Star Weekend, the problem with tanking, and m ... Show More
2 h
Sep 2025
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
Zach’s Mega-Playoff Preview! Reaction to Breaking News, Plus All the Action Out West With Bill Simmons, and Eastern Previews With Mo Dakhil.
Zach is joined by Bill Simmons to begin his playoff preview, but not before reacting to breaking news in New Orleans and Phoenix (0:52). They then talk Western play-in games (18:58), Clippers-Nuggets (45:18), and Wolves-Lakers (58:47). Afterwards, Mo Dakhil hops on to talk the Ea ... Show More
2h 5m
Feb 2025
The Definitive Western Conference Finals Contenders, Cavs-Celtics Battle & Legendary Sonny Vaccaro Stories
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to dish out the teams that truly have a chance to get to the NBA Finals from the Western Conference, break down an interesting statement from Gregg Popovich and preview a potentially telling matchup between the Cav ... Show More
55m 35s
May 2023
Jimmy Tatro, Daniel Ricciardo, Celtics Get Off The Mat And Hank Is Delirious, Lakers Get Swept And FAQ's
The Celtics have won a game and Hank has not slept in 2 days and is delirious and half drunk. We talk about who has the must wins now and more (00:00:00-00:16:21). Lakers get swept and Lebron threatens to retire. Jokic is the best player in the world and the Nuggets rule (00:16:2 ... Show More
2h 13m
Oct 2025
NBA’s International Future & Western Conference Tiers
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the future of the NBA's international business before breaking down the Western Conference into tiers of title favorites, contenders, playoff teams and lottery teams. Plus, Executive Vice President, Head ... Show More
1h 17m
Mar 2022
3. Magic and Larry | Icons Club
Magic vs. Larry is the rivalry that, for many, defines the NBA. On-court battles between these bitter foes showed a ravenous public just how enticing the NBA could be. But how about Magic and Larry: friends? In this episode, Jackie compares and contrasts the icons of the '80s, tr ... Show More
54 m