Yesterday

NBA Finals Variables: The Experience Factor, New York’s New Look, and More | Group Chat

Justin, Rob, and Kyle kick off the month of June with some NBA Finals talk!(00:00) The guys start with a few closing thoughts on Game 7 of the Western Conference finals and ponder potential next steps for the Oklahoma City Thunder, including whether trading Chet Holmgren is a via ... Show More

1h 22m

May 29

Spurs Force Game 7 While Knicks Await | Real Ones

Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones and dive right into the Spurs win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals to force Game 7. How will this series be remembered with these two teams who seem to be ... Show More

1h 18m

May 28

Is the Thunder’s Rep Just Bait? Plus, Who Earned Their Knick-for-Life Stripes? | Group Chat

Justin, Rob, and Kyle return to take a closer look at the ongoing Thunder-Spurs series through the lens of OKC’s reputation of getting favorable calls. The guys discuss whether the reputation is warranted, what the perception means for the team, and if it’s being driven by actual ... Show More

1h 24m

Dec 2020

Will Westbrook Help the Wizards? Plus: Lakers Loom Large and PG-13 Talks Trash

Verno and KOC get into the nitty gritty of the Westbrook-Wall trade (3:00), then talk over the latest news around the league, including the LeBron and AD signings (42:30), Paul George’s recent comments about his role on the Clippers, and the NBA season schedule. Thank you for lis ... Show More

1h 9m

Mar 2020

The Westbrook Renaissance, LeBron vs. Zion, NBA Commish Bernie Sanders, and Gym Corner Returns With Ryen Russillo | The Bill Simmons Podcast

HBO and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the surging Rockets, Lakers-Pelicans, playoff matchups if the season ended today, the Clippers’ plans for the future, continued Bucks success, mailbag questions, Gym Corner, and more! Learn more about ... Show More

1h 54m

Feb 2024

The Six Most Interesting Teams Down the NBA’s Final Stretch

Verno and KOC are back from the All-Star break and they each name the three teams they are most interested in as teams gear up for the playoff push (08:48). Is this the best Mavs team that Luka Doncic has had? Are the Warriors starting to figure things out? Is Russell Westbrook g ... Show More

1h 3m

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

Nov 2023

Will James Harden Be Happy With the Clippers? Plus, Three Early Winners and Losers of the Season

Verno and KOC discuss James Harden’s comments at his introductory press conference with the Clippers, and explain why what he said is worrisome (03:27). Will he show willingness to adapt while playing next to Kawhi Leonard and Paul George? Next, the guys each give three losers (1 ... Show More

1h 6m

Jun 2021

Part 2: Logan Paul Survives, Milwaukee Advice, and Dame’s Future in Portland with Ryen Russillo

In Part 2 of the two-part Sunday podcast, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the Logan Paul vs. Floyd Mayweather boxing match, as well as their shared interest in other obscure sporting events (3:00). They next discuss the Nets (without James Harden) ... Show More

1h 32m

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

Jun 2024

Redick to L.A., the Caruso-Giddey Deal, Bronny, and NBA Draft Rumors

With the Finals now behind us, Verno and KOC dive fully into the offseason, starting off with the Lakers' hiring of JJ Redick as their next head coach (02:34) and the Pistons’ firing of Monty Williams (23:44). Next, the guys discuss the surprising trade between the Thunder and Bu ... Show More

1h 23m

Oct 2023

2023-24 Semi-Bold NBA Season Predictions

Verno and KOC break down the news of assistant coach Terry Stott's departure from Bucks, as well as the never-ending drama with James Harden (00:00). The guys also discuss Calvin Booth’s comments to ESPN after his quotes in KOC’s story went viral (22:37). With the season starting ... Show More

1h 17m

Oct 2023

Giannis Extends with the Bucks, Grizzlies Options at Center, and NBA Season Predictions

Verno and KOC go through all the latest NBA news, beginning with Giannis’s three-year extension with the Bucks and how this solidifies Milwaukee's future (01:43). They then move on to discuss the contract extensions of Jaden McDaniels, Onyeka Okongwu, Josh Green, and Cole Anthony ... Show More

1h 10m

Will Westbrook Help the Wizards? Plus: L...