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On Friday night, the Philadelphia 76ers met against the Boston Celtics for already the second time this season; their first meeting came on their season opener, with Philly outlasting Boston in a back-and-forth affair, 117-116. The 76ers, in NBA Cup action, looked to keep their undefeated start going, but they did not have enough in […]

Terry Rozier is persona non grata in the NBA at the moment, on account of being arrested as part of a widespread federal investigation into gambling and sports betting. But that hasn’t stopped Bill Simmons from firing up the trade machine. Despite Rozier being on an unpaid leave of absence as his case makes its […]

Things are sizzling in the Southwest Division as the San Antonio Spurs are off to a hot start. Now, the Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama will try to make history as they prepare to play their fifth game of the season. After their hot start, Bill Simmons stated on his podcast that he believes the Spurs are as good […]

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White has found himself at the center of trade speculation after sports personality Bill Simmons floated the idea that the Celtics could consider moving him if the season begins to spiral. Simmons suggested Boston’s roster construction may not have been built to contend this year, pointing to a lack of rebounding […]

The New England Patriots have something special in QB Drake Maye. The second-year quarterback led the Patriots past the Browns in a 32-13 blowout on Sunday. Now the hype surrounding Maye is swelling even more following another strong performance. Bill Simmons praised Maye for his ability to throw deep passes after Sunday’s big win. “I’ve […]

Following the Philadelphia 76ers’ 117-116 win over the Boston Celtics in their season opener Wednesday night, longtime NBA analyst Bill Simmons questioned the current state of Joel Embiid’s game, calling the former MVP “done” amid the rise of a younger Sixers core. On the latest episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, The Ringer founder offered […]

Bill Simmons voiced his support for ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith regarding the growing federal sports betting scandal affecting the NBA. During the latest episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, the media personality backed Smith’s claims that the league’s timing in announcing recent arrests could be intentionally damaging. “If all this is true, this guy coached […]

Thrust into the largest role of his young NBA career, Reed Sheppard showed that he was not ready for it in the Houston Rockets’ season-opening loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. On Tuesday, Sheppard, who has become the sixth man and first true guard off the bench for Houston following Fred VanVleet’s ACL injury last […]

Michael Jordan’s long-awaited return to television has fans tuning in again, even if they’re not sure why. The six-time NBA champion made his debut on NBA on NBC during a halftime feature titled “MJ: Insights to Excellence,” where Jordan sat down with Mike Tirico to reflect on life after basketball, Heavy reports. “The most valuable […]

The Phoenix Suns will open their new campaign against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday in an early face-off between division rivals. The Suns, led by Devin Booker, are looking to bounce back from a dismal run last season, wherein they missed the playoffs for the first time since 2020 after tallying a 36-46 record. The […]

Last year’s tanking Brooklyn Nets season didn’t result in the payoff the organization hoped for. After exceeding early-season expectations with the help of first-year head coach Jordi Fernandez, the Nets finished with the NBA’s sixth-worst record and fell to the eighth pick in the draft. Brooklyn’s front office has taken measures to maximize its chances […]

Three-time MVP winner Nikola Jokic is one of the best players the NBA has ever seen. The Nuggets center’s elite combination of size, scoring and playmaking has allowed him to finish in the top-2 in MVP voting each of the last five years. However, if Bill Simmons is to be believed, Jokic is not just […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare for their regular-season home opener against the Golden State Warriors next Tuesday, sports analyst Bill Simmons outlined several concerns he believes could derail the team’s 2025-26 campaign. Speaking on the latest episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, the longtime commentator discussed what he described as a turbulent environment surrounding […]

The New England Patriots are looking great at the start of the Mike Vrabel era. New England is 4-2 after defeating New Orleans in Week 6. That means the Patriots has already matched their win total from last season and it is still October. Perhaps the Patriots should keep the pressure on by making a […]

Podcaster, NBA historian, and hot take artist Bill Simmons isn’t afraid to take shots at professional athletes from his Los Angeles estate. His funny, biting, and often on-the-money analogies are one thing his fans love about him, but the players on the receiving end of the barbs likely don’t find them amusing. And at least […]

In a recent podcast episode, Bill Simmons didn’t hold back when he summed up D’Angelo Russell in a way only Simmons could, comparing him to a certain type of old friend. “He’s your buddy that comes to visit, and it’s really great when he is only there for one day, and by day six, you’re […]

While discussing the 2025-26 Dallas Mavericks, Bill Simmons called the rookie Cooper Flagg an “over-competitive psycho,” argued Flagg’s motor will turn Dallas into a defensive nightmare, and predicted the Mavs won’t finish .500 or worse this season.  “I don’t see any scenario where Dallas is .500 or under this season. They’re gonna be too f**king […]

The Dallas Mavericks are going to catch a ton of eyeballs this NBA season. With Cooper Flagg now in town, the roster is deep, paired alongside Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson, D’Angelo Russell, Ryan Nembhard, Derrick Lively, and PJ Washington. This is going to be a very good team when fully healthy. Head coach […]

The San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama is edging towards what is expected to be a landmark season for both him and the franchise. After his 2024-25 campaign was cut short due to deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in his right shoulder, the Spurs failed to qualify for the postseason, finishing 13th in the Western Conference. Now, […]

Tom Brady is used to winning — a lot. But as a Las Vegas Raiders’ minority owner, winning has not been nearly as common for TB12. Through five weeks in the Pete Carroll era, the Raiders are 1-4, thanks to a four-game losing streak, which was extended by yesterday’s 40-6 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are starting on the right track. At 3-1 on the season, the team is coming off a huge win against the San Francisco 49ers last weekend. They are tied with the Indianapolis Colts for the AFC South Division lead, both having a 1-0 division record. The defense has stepped up by playing […]

Bill Simmons believes there is still a possibility Jayson Tatum could return to the court this season, even as the Boston Celtics have downplayed the chance of a comeback. On the latest episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, the longtime media personality speculated about a potential return for the six-time All-Star, who is recovering from […]

The New England Patriots suffered a tough loss on Sunday. New England lost to Pittsburgh 21-14 in a game where the Patriots repeatedly screwed up in the red zone. Those mistakes made the difference in a one-score game. And one analyst has almost had enough of the mistakes from New England’s second-year quarterback. Bill Simmons […]

Bill Simmons pushed back on growing concerns over Tom Brady’s appearance in the Las Vegas Raiders’ coaching booth during Week 2, downplaying the notion that the seven-time Super Bowl champion gained an unfair advantage through his dual role as a minority owner and FOX broadcaster. On the latest episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, Simmons […]

In a postgame rant, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons commented on Kansas Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce’s performance in Week 2’s 20-17 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, as well as his upcoming wedding to his fiancée, Taylor Swift. Amidst the couple’s engagement, Kelce and Swift’s wedding will reportedly be private as a means to avoid a […]

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver revealed Wednesday that the league is handling its investigation into potential salary cap circumvention by the Los Angeles Clippers, owner Steve Ballmer, and star Kawhi Leonard outside of league offices. Following the annual Board of Governors meeting, Silver publicly addressed the matter for the first time. “I’ve been around the league […]

The NBA made a statement during the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France. Anthony Edwards and Tyrese Haliburton were the young players who helped lead Team USA on a gold medal run. However, players like Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and Kevin Durant are unlikely to play again. Bill Simmons offered his ideal replacements, including players like […]

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is discouraged over Drake Maye and the New England Patriots’ 20-13 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 1. It wasn’t the kind of start to the 2025 NFL season that Simmons had anticipated for Maye. He revealed the kind of quarterback he wanted to see were shades of Buffalo […]

Coming off the New England Patriots’ 20-13 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 1, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons feels duped. The Patriots’ new head coach, Mike Vrabel, coupled with offseason additions, convinced Simmons that a significant improvement from New England’s four wins in the 2024 campaign was on the horizon. Suffice to say, […]

As the saga surrounding Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and forward Kawhi Leonard continues, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons reacted to the bombshell with his own take. Before the NBA launched its initial investigation, the Clippers responded to allegations against Ballmer and Leonard. And as NBA circles await for the results of the league’s findings, […]

After watching North Carolina football’s lopsided 48-14 loss to TCU in Bill Belichick’s collegiate debut, Bill Simmons is having trouble processing what he saw. Belichick vowed that his Tar Heels are better than the 34-point blowout endured in the regular-season opener. Still, it’s difficult for Simmons, the Massachusetts native, to watch the future Hall of […]

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons has entered the chat regarding comparisons of the Dallas Cowboys’ Micah Parsons trade to the Green Bay Packers to the Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers blockbuster swap. For the first time since the move, Parsons was seen on the Packers’ practice field as the anticipation for his […]

The NFL was shaken up on Thursday when the Dallas Cowboys traded All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers. Contract negotiations between Parsons and the Cowboys reportedly hit a standstill, leaving teams to inquire about his services. Bill Simmons, owner and creator of The Ringer, is a well-known New England Patriots fan. […]

Bill Simmons believes the New England Patriots are ready to surprise the NFL. The popular sports personality predicted this week that the Patriots will jump from four wins to 10 in 2025 under new head coach Mike Vrabel and the development of second-year quarterback Drake Maye. Simmons said Vrabel has already changed the culture inside […]

The Buffalo Bills are hoping that 2025 is the year they will finally break through and win the Super Bowl for the first time in their franchise’s existence. Lending legitimacy to that hope is the presence of quarterback Josh Allen, who won his first league MVP trophy a season ago. Recently, sports media personality Bill […]

Patrick Mahomes, according to most fans and analysts, is one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL (if not the best), a label that has been associated with the Kansas City Chiefs star since his second year in the league. However, Bill Simmons has some doubts. Last season, the Chiefs went 15-2 but squeaked by in […]

It is not an NFL offseason without heavy drama from the Dallas Cowboys. That would be like Texas barbecue without a smoked beef brisket. This summer, it’s all about the contract holdout involving defensive end Micah Parsons. With the supposed negotiations about his deal extension going nowhere, Parsons requested a trade from the Cowboys on […]

When Seth Rollins shocked the world by making his triumphant return to the WWE Universe at SummerSlam, cashing in his Money in the Bank contract to defeat CM Punk, it took the professional sporting world by storm. Weeks removed from suffering what some deemed a long-term knee injury, with b-roll walking around in crutches for […]

Micah Parsons made waves in the NFL after requesting a trade from the Dallas Cowboys. As a result, jersey swaps have surfaced as Bill Simmons created his version of Parsons in a New England Patriots jersey. Parsons revealed his trade request on Friday, publicly expressing his frustration with the Cowboys organization for his contract holdout. […]