The Ringer's Juliet Litman and Chris Ryan kick off the new year by discussing the photo of Baron Davis and Laura Dern (01:00), Isaiah Thomas's return (10:15), Jackie MacMullan's piece on Kyrie Irving (14:45), and the Lakers airing their grievances (24:30).
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Chris Paul Officially Calls It a Career. Plus, the Beef Between Ja and Klay.
One of the greatest point guards in NBA history has officially decided to call it a career. Chris Paul will retire at the end of the season after playing for 20 years and seven different franchises. Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck discuss CP3’s legacy and what he brough ... Show More
1h 2m
Today
One-Month Awards: Best Player, Biggest Disappointment, and More | Group Chat| Ringer NBA
Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are handing out some hardware with their one-month awards.
(00:00) Intro
(3:31) FanDuel ad break
(4:26) Best Player
(18:49) Best Team
(27:17) FanDuel ad break
(29:04) Amazon Prime ad break
(29:41) Biggest Surprise/Biggest Leap
(52:40) Biggest Disapp ... Show More
1h 23m
Today
Drama in Laker Land. Plus, Could Lamelo Be on the Move out of Charlotte? | Real Ones | Ringer NBA
Logan Murdock and Raja Bell discuss the latest drama in Laker land, as the team fired part owners Joey and Jesse Buss from their roles in the basketball operations department on Thursday morning. What does this mean with the new ownership group now in place, and what role might J ... Show More
1h 1m
Apr 2020
Bad Boy Pistons, NFL Draft Lessons, NBA Summer News, and Suns-Bulls 1993 With Ryen Russillo | The Bill Simmons Podcast
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss Episodes 3 and 4 of ESPN’s documentary series ‘The Last Dance’ (2:53) before talking about the NFL draft (32:00), the logistics behind bringing back the NBA (1:03:25), and Game 4 of the 1993 NBA Finals between the Ch ... Show More
2h 22m
May 2024
The Frustrating Celtics, One-Leg Luka, the Depleted Knicks, and Scapegoat Vogel With Joe House and Big Wos
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House and Wosny Lambre to discuss the Mavericks' Game 2 win over the Thunder (2:09), the Celtics' discouraging loss to the Cavaliers (27:34), the firing of Frank Vogel (51:38), and more, before Bill introduces a new segment called "I Hat ... Show More
1h 34m
Mar 2024
The Maybe-Dangerous Mavs, a Pelicans Climb, LeBron’s All-NBA Case, and NFL Draft Guesses With Ryen Russillo
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss Kyrie Irving's ridiculous game-winner vs. the Nuggets, concerning Suns stats, and the new officiating trends (2:38) before talking about Tyrese Haliburton's post-injury play, Pelicans optimism, and All-NBA ballots (4 ... Show More
2h 5m
Feb 2023
The 2023 NBA Fake Trade Draft With Kevin O’Connor, Rob Mahoney, and Chris Ryan
In honor of the upcoming NBA trade deadline, The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Kevin O'Connor, Chris Ryan, and Rob Mahoney to throw out their favorite fake NBA trades for this season!
Host: Bill Simmons
Guests: Kevin O’Connor, Rob Mahoney, and Chris Ryan
Producer: Kyle Cric ... Show More
1h 37m
Apr 2024
Part 2: Phoenix in Trouble, Dallas Fights Back, a Magical Knicks Moment, and Denver’s Superpower With Kevin O’Connor
In Part 2 of a two-part podcast, The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Kevin O'Connor to run through Game 2 of Mavericks-Clippers and Bucks-Pacers (1:25), Suns-Timberwolves (22:02), Knicks-76ers, and Lakers-Nuggets (39:40).
Host: Bill Simmons
Guest: Kevin O'Connor
Producer: Kyl ... Show More
1h 9m
Sep 2022
Our Jonathan Tjarks Tribute (Including a 2018 NBA Re-draft) With Kevin O’Connor, J. Kyle Mann, and Chris Ryan
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Ryan, Kevin O'Connor, and J. Kyle Mann to remember their friend Jonathan Tjarks (2:26). Then in honor of Jonathan, they talk a little basketball and revisit the 2018 NBA draft (43:40).
Host: Bill Simmons
Guests: Chris Ryan, Kevin O'Co ... Show More
1h 29m
Oct 2023
NBA Over/Unders, Part 2: The Pacific and Central Divisions With Ryen Russillo and Joe House | Starring Booker, Curry, LeBron, and Giannis
In Part 2 of a three-part podcast, The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo and Joe House to run through NBA win totals for the Pacific and Central divisions.
(00:42) Suns
(13:24) Lakers
(22:20) Warriors
(30:38) Kings
(36:23) Clippers
(41:54) Bucks
(50:08) Cavaliers
... Show More
1h 13m
Apr 2024
Should the Lakers Really Have Expected Better? Plus, Baron Davis and Life Advice.
Russillo starts the pod by welcoming in NBA obituary season and lays out what the Lakers could do next (0:35). Then, Baron Davis joins to explain his Laker fandom, discuss super teams, and reveal his thoughts on Elton Brand (15:45). Plus, another Alliance pick (41:27) with Kyle a ... Show More
1h 14m
Apr 2017
Desus and Mero on Yankees–Red Sox, Protesting the Knicks, and NBA Playoffs (Ep. 202)
HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons brings on Viceland stars Desus and Mero to discuss NBA fashion (5:00), making waves on the internet (12:00), the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry (16:00), the plight of Knicks fandom (24:00), Phil Jackson vs. Melo (30:00), Blake Griffin's Kia commercials ... Show More
1h 15m