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Consider Bill Simmons not a fan of the Chicago Bulls’ draft-night trade with the Los Angeles Lakers. While it is equally plausible that Simmons’ dislike of the trade stems from his lifelong hatred of the Lakers, considering he is among the most well-known Boston Celtics fans, he was not alone in criticizing Chicago for what […]

The Phoenix Suns have been at the center of the NBA offseason recently after trading away Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets. After the first draft round, the Suns used the No. 10 pick they received from Houston on Duke center Khaman Maluach to boost their frontcourt. Then, the Suns traded the No. 29 pick […]

The New Orleans Pelicans stunned fans and media members alike on Wednesday with a draft-night trade — and not in a good way. Despite being one of the NBA’s worst teams this past season, the Pelicans, in a move not seen often by bottom dwellers, traded away future draft capital to get back into the […]

The Boston Celtics came into the offseason knowing that there would be some major changes to the roster, and it’s already happened. In the past two days, they’ve traded away Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, who were key players that helped them win a championship in 2024. Though the Celtics may not be the same […]

The Indiana Pacers’ first NBA Finals Game 7 seemingly was not meant to be a happy one. After beating up on the Oklahoma City Thunder and forcing a Game 7 back in Indiana, having previously won another game in Indiana and Game 1 on the road to start the series, on Sunday, the Pacers were […]

After more than 45 years and nearly a dozen NBA championships, the Buss family is selling the Los Angeles Lakers to Mark Walter, the current owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Sparks. Family patriarch Jerry Buss bought the Lakers in 1979 and immediately experienced the success any team owner dreams of. In […]

Trade rumors have been swirling around Kevin Durant for several months now, and with the NBA Draft around the corner, that buzz is only growing louder. However, insider Bill Simmons shared a take about the Phoenix Suns’ star that may make trading Durant a bit difficult for the organization. In the latest episode of the […]

Longtime NBA analyst Bill Simmons is reaffirming his belief that the Miami Heat should overhaul their roster, citing concerns over the team’s trajectory and the looming financial implications of Tyler Herro’s next contract. Speaking on the latest episode of The Lowe Post with ESPN’s Zach Lowe, Simmons addressed backlash from Heat fans and doubled down […]

One basketball story that has gone under the radar is the idea that a group of investors is trying to create an entirely new international basketball league that would rival the NBA. The investors are asking for $5 billion to start this new league, and one of the people who has joined as an adviser […]

The Phoenix Suns are currently gearing up for what could be a consequential offseason for the future direction of the franchise. The team is widely expected to move on from Kevin Durant via a trade, and they’d certainly like to also move off of the contract of Bradley Beal, although that seems less likely. There […]

While the NBA world speculates Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant’s potential next move this offseason, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons doubled down on his San Antonio Spurs take. The Spurs are among top trade destinations for Durant as the All-Star pairing with Victor Wembanyama, Chris Paul, coupled with young and promising talent makes San Antonio an […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are facing mounting pressure in the NBA Finals after a 116-107 loss to the Indiana Pacers in Game 3 on Wednesday night dropped them into a 2-1 series deficit. While the team has previously bounced back from adversity this postseason, prominent sports commentator Bill Simmons raised concerns about what a potential […]

Former Duke basketball phenom Cooper Flagg is gearing up for the NBA Draft. He’s waiting to be the No. 1 pick by the Dallas Mavericks following a surprising draft lottery win in May.  Already, people are expecting him to be the next big newcomer, so much so that sports journalist Bill Simmons is putting him […]

After turning in increasingly impressive seasons since selecting Victor Wembanyama with the first overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, the San Antonio Spurs have the making of a serious contender if they play their cards right this summer. Holding the No. 2 overall selection in the 2025 NBA Draft, a few extra picks to […]

Boston Celtics fans are already preparing for the possibility of Jayson Tatum missing the entire 2025-26 campaign while recovering from a ruptured Achilles, but will his fellow franchise pillar also be absent during C’s games? The organization is entering a pivotal period in which it is almost guaranteed to make considerable payroll cuts this offseason, […]

After earning the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, the Cleveland Cavaliers were stunningly eliminated by the Indiana Pacers in the second round of the NBA playoffs, leaving the team’s fans and analysts wondering if the 2025 offseason could be one of change. In particular, could Darius Garland be on the move? Popular NBA […]

The San Antonio Spurs have the opportunity to improve their team this offseason, and they can do it in several different ways. One of those ways involves trading for a star, and the two names that have consistently come up are Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Durant. Bill Simmons knows who he wants the Spurs to […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ 2024-25 season was not one to remember, but it will be hard to forget for fans who had high hopes for the trio of Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey. And Bill Simmons is already thinking of trades to split up the threesome. Once the 76ers signed George in the offseason, […]

Following the New York Knicks’ surprising decision to fire head coach Tom Thibodeau earlier this week, questions have emerged about the influence of Jalen Brunson’s father, Rick Brunson, in the team’s search for a new leader on the sidelines. On the latest episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, Bill Simmons highlighted growing speculation around internal […]

Pablo Torre and Bill Simmons recently took their simmering media feud to the podcast studio, aiming to address tensions sparked by Torre’s in-depth reporting on Bill Belichick’s relationship with Jordon Hudson. The conversation, however, unveiled more than just personal grievances—it hinted at deeper concerns within Belichick’s professional circle, per NBCSports. A Tense Exchange and a […]

The New York Knicks had a good season and a good run in the NBA Playoffs, but it came to an end on Saturday with a loss against the Indiana Pacers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Knicks have a very talented roster, and they pulled off some miraculous wins during their […]

The New York Knicks extended their postseason hopes Thursday night with a dominant 111-94 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals, forcing a Game 6 and shifting the pressure back to Indiana. Now trailing 3-2 in the series, the Knicks will look to even the series on the road […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder, who steamrolled their way to 68 wins during the regular season, are defying expectations by carrying that dominance into the playoffs—a time when the pace slows, possessions are harder to come by, and physicality ramps up. Their 124-94 demolition of the Timberwolves on Wednesday marked their fourth postseason victory by at […]

The New York Knicks are facing significant questions after falling into a 3-1 series deficit against the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals. Following a 130-121 Game 4 loss on Tuesday night, attention has quickly turned to the future of the franchise — both in the postseason and beyond. During a postgame discussion, longtime […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder took Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Bill Simmons was among those simply not happy after the game. Bill Simmons rips Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander after Game 1 win Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 31 points, five rebounds, nine assists, and three […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors are already swirling around the NBA world. Bill Simmons recently proposed a possible Giannis for Evan Mobley trade on his podcast. Although Giannis is the better player, Simmons explained why the deal could make sense. “Mobley for Giannis straight up, what do you think? We could do the deal on July […]

The Boston Celtics’ season came to a stunning and emphatic end Friday night, falling to the New York Knicks in a 119-81 blowout loss in Game 6 at Madison Square Garden. It marked not only a premature playoff exit for the title-contending Celtics but also a humiliating defeat that sparked widespread backlash—none more notable than […]

The Boston Celtics could not have envisaged a worse ending to Game 4 of their second-round matchup against the New York Knicks than the one that transpired on Monday night. In addition to losing a barnburner to the Knicks, 121-113, to fall down 3-1 in the series, they saw Jayson Tatum go down with a […]

With the NBA Draft Lottery taking place on Monday, Bill Simmons is excited, just like any other fan. However, he hopes that one particular team doesn’t come away with the first overall pick… and that would be the Dallas Mavericks. “It’s weird because they should be last in the lottery karma rankings, but you could […]

The Boston Celtics stuck to an identity on their way to an NBA championship last season. They were a team stocked with shooters who let it fly at a rate higher than any other team. And it worked. One year later, that same strategy has them in a stunning 2-0 second-round series deficit against the […]

There were hopes for Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown after he sustained a knee injury before starting the Eastern Conference semifinals against the New York Knicks. However, Boston sports journalist Bill Simmons raised concerns about Brown’s status after a brutal Game 1 loss. On the Bill Simmons Podcast, he beat the drum loudly. “That was […]

The trade ideas are forming now that the Los Angeles Lakers are in offseason mode. Bill Simmons, however, blurted out a wild proposal involving Joel Embiid Monday. The Lakers have a roster to think about following the NBA Playoffs. Simmons proposed this idea: Los Angeles sends Dorian Finney-Smith, Rui Hachimura, Gabe Vincent and Maxi Kleber […]

It appears that the Giannis Antetokounmpo-Damian Lillard era of the Milwaukee Bucks is over after just two seasons. Last night, Lillard, who recently made an unprecedented return from a blood clot, suffered what is believed to be a torn Achilles tendon during Game 4 of the Bucks’ first-round playoff series vs. the Indiana Pacers. The […]

ESPN’s Stephen A Smith responded to Phoenix Suns’ Mat Ishbia for calling him out during a recent press conference, which The Ringer’s Bill Simmons took exception to. Ishbia mentioned Smith called him the worst owner, heading into the offseason with an optimistic approach after the Suns failed to reach the playoffs. For Simmons, he could […]

The Denver Nuggets won Game 1 of their first-round playoff series vs. the Los Angeles Clippers, but popular NBA personality Bill Simmons voiced some concern for the Nuggets moving forward in the series. Although Denver hung on to defeat the Clippers 112-110 in overtime of a tense Game 1, Simmons did not seem confident in […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers taking on the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, fans are excited to see star Luka Doncic take part in his first postseason as a member of the team. While Doncic is ready to go war for the Lakers, Bill Simmons says that Doncic could have […]

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons doubled-down on his MVP take, picking Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic over Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. After Simmons leaned toward Jokic in the MVP race, he revealed he sealed his vote with Nikola over Gilgeous-Alexander this year. Simmons says Jokic earned the upper hand as his triple-double average throughout the […]

Trae Young might’ve played his last game with the Atlanta Hawks, according to Bill Simmons. After Young was ejected from the Hawks play-in game, that might’ve been a microcosm of his time with the franchise. He’s led them to the playoffs three times and an Eastern Conference Finals without an All-Star. Still, this might be […]

Although the NBA MVP race is coming to a close, Bill Simmons is still undecided about who to select. Between Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, both have had historic seasons. Because of that, and other factors, it has made Simmons’s life more difficult on who to select. He elaborated more on his podcast about why […]