Jul 14

The View From Summer League. Plus, How Many Robs Could Take Wemby? | Group Chat

Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann return to recap what they’ve seen so far during summer league and answer some mailbag questions. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle MannProducers: Victoria Valencia and Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic ... Show More

1h 24m

Jul 9

The Best and Worst Moves of the Offseason (So Far) | Group Chat

Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann return to discuss which teams and players have made the most and least of the offseason. (00:00) Intro (3:52) Best Moves (16:11) Worst Moves (36:52) Biggest Questions (47:08) Biggest Winner (54:14) Biggest Loser Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, an ... Show More

1h 9m

Jul 8

The LeBron Sweepstakes. Plus, Analytics in the NBA. | Real Ones

Logan is joined by Michael Pina in the latest edition of Real Ones, and they dive right into LeBron’s free agency. Where might the King take his talents? Where do we want to see him end up? What place does analytics have in the NBA following the Jaylen Brown trade and the discuss ... Show More

57m 14s

Jul 2019

The Clips Steal Kawhi and PG-13, the Battle of LA 2020, Russ's Next Team and the Swipe- Right Decade With Chris Mannix and Marc Stein | The Bill Simmons Podcast

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by SI's Chris Mannix to discuss Kawhi Leonard and Paul George to the LA Clippers, OKC's massive trade haul, a new favorite in the Western Conference, what’s next for Russell Westbrook, the Lakers’ roster additions, and more (5:44). Then ... Show More

1h 43m

Mar 2024

The Cinderella Lakers, Standings Check-In, and March Madness Prospects

Verno and KOC go through last night’s slate of Sweet 16 games and discuss which players' draft stock rose (01:33). After the Pelicans beat the Bucks, the guys debate just how high their ceiling is with Zion playing at this level (14:00). Next, they discuss the Hawks' OT win over ... Show More

56m 35s

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

Mar 2022

The Surging Celts, Shaky Warriors, and Confounding Lakers With Ryen Russillo and Ethan Sherwood Strauss

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the Celtics finding their identity, the Warriors struggling while Draymond Green is injured, the confusing Lakers, a look ahead to some wacky Western Conference playoffs, and more (1:54). Then Ethan Sherwood Strauss ... Show More

1h 44m

Feb 2024

The LeBron Hail Mary with Ramona Shelburne and Rookie Check-in with John Hollinger

Zach and ESPN's Ramona Shelburne discuss the Warriors attempting to trade for LeBron James, LeBron's future in LA, the recent surges for both teams and whether they can do damage in the playoffs. Then John Hollinger of the Athletic weighs in on Rookie of the Year and checks in ro ... Show More

1h 47m

Feb 2023

Philly’s Ceiling, Orlando’s Future, Kawhi’s Present, and Ben Simmons’s Past With Chris Ryan, Steve Ceruti, and Michael Pina

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Ryan to discuss they 76ers' impressive stretch of games, the top of the Eastern Conference, the Cavaliers buying out Kevin Love, and more (2:53). Steve Ceruti then joins to talk about a rejuvenated Markelle Fultz, as well as the Magic' ... Show More

1h 27m

Feb 2024

Best In-Person NBA Stars, Trickiest Playoff Teams, Jaylen Brown on Trial, and the Hottest Take With Ryen Russillo

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss Nuggets-Warriors (1:52) and best NBA players to see in person (19:02), before wondering which playoff teams are going to fool everyone (46:56). Then, they fire off some "hot takes" (1:10:17) before checking in on the ... Show More

1h 57m

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

Jun 2024

The Bronny James Experience, NBA Draft Takeaways, and Zach Edey’s Party With Jovan Buha

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Jovan Buha of The Athletic and Spectrum SportsNet to discuss the new-look Lakers with their new head coach, JJ Redick, and rookies Dalton Knecht and Bronny James. They also discuss a fun Lakers summer league team, including Blake Hinson and ... Show More

50m 52s

Mar 2020

LeBron’s MVP Run, L.A.’s Big Weekend, Brooklyn’s "New Owner Syndrome," Plus Houston’s Swoon With Ryen Russillo | The Bill Simmons Podcast

HBO and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the Lakers' first win over the Clippers this season, the revitalized MVP race, the Brooklyn Nets' firing of head coach Kenny Atkinson, the Rockets' slump, some new segments, Gym Corner, and much more! ... Show More

2h 3m

'Group Chat' — Lonzo Gets Baptized, CP3 ...