The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe to react to the Pacers taking a 2-1 lead against OKC in the NBA Finals (1:55). Then, they talk about Indianapolis as a sports city, Bennedict Mathurin’s impact, and SGA not playing well enough in Game 3 (24:28). Finally, they discuss what it would mean if OKC lost to the Pacers in the Finals, preview Game 4, a ... Show More
Yesterday
Drake’s Mystery Shoulder, Super Bowl Propalooza, and a Mega-Parent Corner With Cousin Sal and Jimmy Kimmel
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Cousin Sal run through their favorite prop bets for Super Bowl LX between the Seahawks and the Patriots (0:34). Then, Jimmy Kimmel joins the pod for Parent Corner (01:12:47). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Cousin Sal and Jimmy Kimmel Producers: Chia Hao ... Show More
1h 48m
Jan 30
An NBA Mailbag, Belichick’s Snub, Pats Disrespect, and Half-Baked Ideas With Zach Lowe, Kevin Wildes, and Joe House
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe dive into a mailbag to answer some NBA questions from the listeners (2:22). Then, Kevin Wildes and Joe House come on to talk about the Patriots and Super Bowl LX before ending with Half-Baked Ideas (35:13). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Zach L ... Show More
1h 50m
Jun 2025
All Tied Up in the NBA Finals: What Happened and What to Watch for in Game 3. Plus, Offseason News, Notes, and Fake Trades With Michael Pina.
Zach and Michael Pina discuss the 1-1 NBA Finals from the city of Game 3, Indianapolis (1:52). They talk about the keys to the Thunder's victory, what the Pacers can do to adjust, and much more. Then, with an eye toward the offseason, the pair discusses the Hawks' outlook (41:16) ... Show More
1h 17m
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
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
Jan 2024
Why Doc Rivers Is an Upgrade for the Bucks and What It’s Like to Deal With Trade Rumors as a Player | Real Ones
Logan and Raja discuss why the Milwaukee Bucks fired first-year head coach Adrian Griffin halfway into the season, whether the decision was ultimately justified, and if Doc Rivers is a better long-term fit for the Eastern conference contender (2:16). Along the way, the guys talk ... Show More
56m 12s
Jul 2025
Eastern Conference Tiers With Michael Pina, and John Jastremski Joins Mets Corner
Zach welcomes Michael Pina to talk tiers of the Eastern Conference (1:17). Which teams can plausibly make the NBA Finals? What teams are tanking? And where does everyone else fall in? Along the way they discuss who they disagree on the most, including the Hawks (3:43), Raptors (4 ... Show More
1h 51m
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
Oct 2025
Steph Says Night-Night to the Nuggets, Youth Sport Knicks, Gambling Scandal, and Our Loves and Loathes
Verno and Jacoby return to recap the absolutely amazing start of the NBA season. They also discuss Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, and Damon Jones getting arrested as a part of an investigation related to illegal sports betting and rigged poker games. Next, it's the return of Ver ... Show More
1h 34m
Oct 2025
520 in the Morning - Jeff Teague DEBATES whether Giannis Antetokounmpo will LEAVE Bucks
On the Wednesday, October 8 episode of 520 in the Morning, Jeff Teague, DJ Wells, and B Hen react to the reports that Giannis Antetokounmpo will LEAVE the Milwaukee Bucks as early as this season. The guys debate whether the Bucks would entertain trading Giannis at the trade deadl ... Show More
1h 1m