Verno and KOC run through the myriad gigantic after-dark trades that kept us all up last night, including Chris Paul to the Suns (1:27), Jrue Holiday and Bogdan Bogdanovic to the Bucks (11:34), and the fresh rumors that James Harden wants out of Houston (26:17). Then they get into some draft talk ahead of the NBA draft on Wednesday (50:29).
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Aug 28
What We Think We Know About the 2026-27 NBA Season | Group Chat
Justin, Rob, and JKM have finally reassembled and are ready to talk hoops and discuss what they think they know about the highly anticipated 2026-27 NBA season. Now that LeBron is no longer a Laker, has the front office built a team that complements Luka? Is reigning Rookie of th ... Show More
1h 19m
Jun 2024
Knicks Build with Bridges, Rockets Fuel Up, Wolves-Spurs Trade, Edey to Memphis, and Portland lands Clingan
Zach and ESPN NBA Draft Analyst Jonathan Givony discuss the Knicks trading a haul to Brooklyn for Mikal Bridges, the Nets rebuild, Houston acquiring Suns' picks, Minnesota moving up for Rob Dillingham, Dalton Knecht falling to the Lakers, Portland adding Avdija and Clingan, and m ... Show More
1h 18m
Feb 2024
NBA Trade Rumor Recap, Embiid’s Surgery, and Draft Talk
Verno and KOC go through KOC’s recent article (found here) and discuss the 76ers' next move after Joel Embiid’s injury, whether the Hawks should consider trading Trae Young instead of Dejounte Murray, LeBron’s pressure on the Lakers, and so much more (02:02). With the trade deadl ... Show More
1h 9m
Nov 2020
The Harden Dilemma 2.0, Milwaukee’s Big Move, and CP3 to Phoenix With Raja Bell and Ryen Russillo
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo and Raja Bell to discuss James Harden’s desire to be traded to the Brooklyn Nets (2:00). Then, Bill and Ryen talk about the Bucks acquiring Jrue Holiday and Bogdan Bogdanovic, the Suns trading for Chris Paul, the Warriors' path ... Show More
1h 19m
Aug 2021
Davion Mitchell, Payton Pritchard, and the Knicks Picks Shine at Summer League. Plus: Joel Embiid and Marcus Smart Sign Extensions and Memphis Sends Patrick Beverley to Minnesota.
Verno and KOC start with all the news and movement around the league. First they dig into Joel Embiid’s supermax extension with the Philadelphia 76ers (0:30) and Marcus Smart’s four-year extension with the Celtics (11:30). Then they get into the Grizzlies-Timberwolves trade, whic ... Show More
1h 3m
Jan 2024
The Offensive Explosion, Dwindling Lakers, Trades, and the Top of the West
Zach and ESPN's Chiney Ogwumike discuss the offensive explosion around the league, the Jalen Green situation in Houston, the Lakers-Rockets fracas and the Lakers up and down play, Doc Rivers first game as Bucks coach, Wolves, Thunder, trade talk across the league, and more. Then ... Show More
1h 18m
Jun 2023
Beal to Phoenix, CP3’s Next Move, Fake Zion Trades, and Charlotte’s Big Decision With Ryen Russillo
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the Suns trading for Bradley Beal, and Chris Paul's future (1:03), before throwing out a plethora of fake trades and NBA draft scenarios (47:44).
Host: Bill Simmons
Guest: Ryen Russillo
Producer: Kyle Crichton
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1h 56m