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Preseason Power Rankings, Part 6 (feat. Chris Ryan) | Group Chat
Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are here with the final edition of the preseason power rankings, Part 6. They reveal who they think are the top teams in the league ranked 5-1. (00:00) Intro (3:56) Timberwolves (32:00) Sixers (1:03:16) Knicks (1:19:40) Spurs (1:41:02) Thunder And do ... Show More
2h 8m
Oct 14
Preseason Power Rankings, Part 5 | Group Chat
Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are back with Part 5 of the preseason power rankings and they reveal the teams ranked 10-6. (00:00) Intro (5:51) Rockets (25:10) Lakers (42:58) Nuggets (1:03:15) Celtics (1:18:38) Cavaliers And don’t forget the Group Chat guys are doing a live show o ... Show More
1h 38m
Oct 12
Preseason Power Rankings, Part 4 | Group Chat
Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are back with part 4 of the preseason power rankings, and they're talking about the teams ranked 15-11. (00:00) Intro (4:56) Magic (25:26) Pistons (52:09) Heat (1:10:38) Raptors (1:33:40) Pacers And don’t forget the Group Chat guys are doing a live s ... Show More
1h 56m
Sep 2020
A Giannis Dilemma, Butler’s Alpha Destiny, the Too-Cool Clips, Kyle Lowry, and Homer Corner With Ryen Russillo
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the Bucks’ playoff turmoil, whether Giannis will re-sign with the Bucks, the Heat’s rising playoffs expectations, Clippers-Nuggets, Raptors-Celtics, Steve Nash as the Nets head coach, Bill’s son Ben’s first-ever fant ... Show More
1h 55m
Apr 2021
2021 Steph vs. 2006 Kobe, the NEW Warriors Fans, and SuperLeague Soccer Hijinks With Marcus Thompson, Logan Murdock, and Chris Ryan
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Logan Murdock and The Athletic's Marcus Thompson to discuss Steph Curry's incredible stretch of basketball, the parallels between Steph's current season and Kobe Bryant's 2006 season, sports dynasties, NBA playoffs sleeper teams, the postsea ... Show More
1h 44m
Sep 2024
Charles Barkley on the New NFL Season, NBA Sleepers, Caitlin’s Detractors, and TV Networks Screwing Things Up
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Charles Barkley to discuss their excitement for the NFL season, the new chips on Jaylen Brown's and Jayson Tatum's shoulders (1:20), feelings on the 2023-24 NBA season, a retooled Western Conference, 2024-25 NBA sleeper teams, NBA player mov ... Show More
1h 36m
Jun 2022
Curry vs. Everybody, Boston’s Next Move, NBA Dynasty Tiers, and Draft Buzz With Ryen Russillo
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the Celtics’ Finals collapse, possible offseason moves, and Jayson Tatum’s workload this season (1:06), before talking about what this Warriors title does for Stephen Curry’s NBA legacy, what it means to have an NBA ... Show More
1h 48m
Jul 2021
NBA Draftapalooza, Part 3: GSW Goes Young, Spurs Go Loco + Rest of Lottery With Ryen Russillo and Kevin O’Connor
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo and Kevin O’Connor to discuss picks 7 through 15 of the NBA draft in real time!
Host: Bill Simmons
Guests: Ryen Russillo and Kevin O’Connor
Producer: Kyle Crichton
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48m 22s
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
Dec 2023
"Do You Believe … ?” NBA Edition With Doc Rivers
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Doc Rivers to discuss highlights from the NBA in-season tournament (3:46), before Bill asks "What's wrong?" with the Pistons, Warriors, Cavaliers, Hawks, Raptors, and Suns (25:37), then asks "Do you believe?" in the Bucks, Timberwolves, Peli ... Show More
1h 32m
Mar 2025
Talking Basketball, NBA, and Hoops With Ryen Russillo
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the 76ers’ arduous journey to retaining their first-round draft pick, the unknown ceiling of the new-look Lakers (15:26), criticizing NBA player criticism, what it means to be the “face of the league” (32:59), bigges ... Show More
2h 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!
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1h 54m
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
Chris Ryan is joined by the Ringer’s Bill Simmons to discuss early season things that they are obsessed with including Collin Sexton, chippy Kevin Durant, and more (01:00). Later, Chris is joined by NBC Sports Warriors reporter Kerith Burke to talk about the many reasons to obsess over the Warriors this season (24:00).
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Guests: Bill Simmons a ... Show More
