The Ringer's Bill Simmons shares his thoughts on Giannis's signing the supermax contract to stay in Milwaukee, and all the winners (there's more than you'd think) that result (2:30). Then, he talks to Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban about the NBA season starting in just a week, lessons learned from the NBA bubble's success, changing NBA policy, taking over ... Show More
Yesterday
An NBA Mini-Mailbag and All-Star Picks, Plus Kon Knueppel Stops By
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons opens up a mini-mailbag to answer questions from the listeners before talking about his NBA All-Star picks (1:51). Then, Kon Knueppel joins to catch up on life as a rookie in the NBA, discuss his toughest matchups, and much more! (52:54) Host: Bill Simmo ... Show More
2h 10m
Jan 13
So Long, Rodgers, Plus a Football History Deep Dive With Cousin Sal and Chuck Klosterman
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to recap the Texans taking down the Steelers to wrap up the wild-card round before previewing the Texans-Patriots matchup (1:52). Then, Chuck Klosterman joins the pod to talk about his new book, ‘Football,’ and the evolution of hu ... Show More
2h 19m
Mar 2022
Dirk Nowitzki on How He Changed the Game, Plus the Ceiling for Ja and the Grizzlies
Ryen opens with some thoughts on Ja Morant and the Grizzlies continuing to be the best watch in the NBA right now and why it’s OK to just enjoy them without getting ahead of ourselves (0:28). Then, he chats with NBA legend Dirk Nowitzki about his new book, 'The Great Nowitzki,' h ... Show More
1h 25m
Nov 2023
Mark Cuban | Ep 207 | ALL THE SMOKE Full Episode | SHOWTIME BASKETBALL
Entrepreneur, businessman, Mavericks owner, and a man of many talents, Mark Cuban, joins Matt & Stak on the latest episode of ALL THE SMOKE. Cuban looks back on his ownership run, including the playoff heartbreaks and the 2011 NBA title. Plus, he talks about the current-day Mavs, ... Show More
1h 18m
Dec 2019
Bucks Streak Snapped, Rockets-Spurs Rematch, CP3 Comeback
Dave DuFour is joined by Mo Dakhil to take you around the league and recap an interesting Monday night in the NBA. The duo discusses the end of the Milwaukee Bucks win streak at the hands of the Luka Doncic-less Dallas Mavericks, another intense matchup between the Rockets and Sp ... Show More
22m 44s
Aug 2023
Will Giannis Antetokounmpo Sign a Contract Extension With the Milwaukee Bucks? Plus, James Harden’s Beef With Daryl Morey and a 2023 FIBA World Cup Check-In | Group Chat
Rob and Wos discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo’s statements in The New York Times regarding the status of a potential contract extension with the Milwaukee Bucks and what it means for his future with the franchise (1:40). Next, they react to James Harden’s ongoing beef with Daryl More ... Show More
1h 7m
Mar 2024
We’re Out of Patience For the Phoenix Suns & The Mavs Are Thoroughly In the Mix | with Tim Legler
<p>On this Monday’s episode of ‘The Old Man and the Three Things,’ JJ Redick is joined once again by ESPN’s Tim Legler to discuss how the Phoenix Suns have run out of time to figure it out after a disappointing loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, how Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and Dalla ... Show More
40m 48s
Dec 2019
The Bucks and Lakers Are the Cream of the Balanced NBA’s Crop. Plus: Trade Season Preview and the Denied Rockets Protest. | The Mismatch
The Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers continue to thrive atop their respective conferences, but there is still more parity in the NBA than in years past (1:24). Then: It’s the most wonderful time of the year ... trade season is here (31:29)! And finally, the Houston Rockets’ ... Show More
55m 46s