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(00:00) How good will Cooper Flagg be right away?
(24:15) Luka Doncic is reportedly focusing more on conditioning this summer
(32:02) Vinnie Pasquantino joins show
(42:57) Mavs and Kyrie Irving agree to 3-year deal
(47:35) Nick’s NBA Tiers
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Jul 7
LeBron opts into player option, Bucks real threat, Mahomes addresses doubters
(00:00) USMNT drop Gold Cup, LeBron opts into $52.6M player option (24:18) Kelce on Hunter: "Teams will try to make his day miserable" (31:36) Starting to believe in Pittsburgh after getting Jonnu Smith & Jalen Ramsey? (38:55) Has Nick Sirianni evolved as a head coach? (45:05) Co ... Show More
2h 27m
Jun 2024
The Celtics’ Dominant Game 1 Finals Win and What to Expect from Dallas in Game 2. Plus, Is Dan Hurley the Right Fit for the Lakers? | Real Ones
Logan and Raja discuss how the Celtics blew out the Mavs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Boston’s effective defensive schemes against Luka and Kyrie, and how Jaylen Brown stepped up to meet the moment (1:44). Along the way, they react to Kristaps Porzingis’s explosive return from in ... Show More
58m 13s
Jun 26
The Celtics Blow It Up and More Predraft Story Lines With Chris Mannix
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Mannix to discuss the Celtics trading away Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis early in the offseason (2:36). Then, they talk about the Atlanta Hawks’ future, Achilles injuries, and the Kevin Durant trade (29:51). Finally, they discuss ... Show More
1h 20m
Nov 2024
Things We Can’t Believe This Season. Plus: Star Players Return From Injury, Ivey’s Rise, and Life Outside Basketball.
Verno and Jacoby discuss Jaden Ivey’s performance this season after his game-winning shot against the Raptors last night and the Pistons' future with Ivey and Cade Cunningham (00:40). They also discuss the Knicks blowing out the Nuggets as well as the return of Kristaps Porzingis ... Show More
1h 18m
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
Jun 2019
Brooklyn Steals New York, Kemba's Next Move, and July NBA Predictions With Marc Stein, Plus Michael K. Williams on Life After Omar | The Bill Simmons Podcast
HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Marc Stein of The New York Times to discuss NBA free agency and how, outside of two guys, no one is really sure where these players will end up. They speculate about landing spots for Kawhi Leonard, Kemba Walker, Al Horford, D'Angelo ... Show More
1h 59m
Apr 2024
Derrick White Goes Off, But Kristaps Porzingis Goes Down
Brian chats with Evan Valenti of the 'Celtics Beat' podcast about the Celtics’ rout of the Heat in Game 4, which saw Derrick White go off for 38 points, Kristaps Porzingis go down with an injury, a controversial flagrant foul by Bam Adebayo on Jayson Tatum, some questionable comm ... Show More
1h 22m
Feb 2025
Celts-Knicks, the Sleeper Lakers, and 12 NBA Stories to Watch With Ryen Russillo
NBA Sundays are back! The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the Celtics' 118-105 win over the Knicks (3:45), before hitting the biggest NBA subplots for the remaining regular season, including: the massively intriguing Lakers, the late-bloomer Warriors ( ... Show More
2h 12m
Jul 2023
Dereck Lively II Exclusive Interview: Fit with Luka Doncic & Kyrie Irving; Accepting Any Mavs Role
After showing off impressive potential in his first three NBA Summer League games, Dallas Mavericks rookie Dereck Lively II joined the Mavs Step Back Podcast to discuss a variety of topics, including how he thinks he fits alongside Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, as well as whether ... Show More
14m 50s
May 21
The Invincible OKC, Knicks Nirvana, and Acceptable Giannis Trades With Zach Lowe, Ariel Helwani, Sean Fennessey, and Ben Thompson
Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe to react to Game 1 of the WCF between the Thunder and Timberwolves (5:23). Then, Bill talks with Ariel Helwani and Sean Fennessey about the Knicks’ playoff run and their excitement for the new MMA film ‘The Smashing Machine,’ directed by Benny ... Show More
2h 16m
Apr 2016
Ep. 1: ‘NBA Show’ Premiere With Bill Simmons and Howard Beck
HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons launches an all-NBA-everything feed for the Ringer podcast network. In Episode 1, Bleacher Report's Howard Beck joins Bill to discuss the ongoing struggles of New York's two teams, Phil Jackson's future (16:00), Griffin-Melo trade options (23:00) ... Show More
1h 3m