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Finishing at the bottom of the NBA standings is rarely ideal for fans, but this year, it could mean a shot at landing Duke’s standout freshman, Cooper Flagg. However, NBA analyst Bill Simmons believes a team outside the lottery should make a bold move. He suggests the Oklahoma City Thunder, one of the league’s top […]

The Ringer’s NBA analyst Bill Simmons discussed Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant’s future. While he remains with his current team despite Durant’s name reportedly being mentioned in trade talks, Simmons discussed Phoenix potentially moving their superstar during the offseason and the reality that comes with it. Simmons discussed Durant’s future in a recent episode of […]

This year’s trade deadline might be the most eventful in NBA history. Many teams are sensing that the Larry O’Brien trophy is ripe for the taking, and to that end, teams such as the Golden State Warriors and Dallas Mavericks pulled off bombshell moves that they believe will be for the best. The Warriors, as […]

With Jayson Tatum basking in the afterglow of a big comeback win, teammate Kristaps Porzingis tried to make sense of the Lakers-Mavericks trade. Also, the Boston Celtics learned Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie broke his silence on the possibility of buying the franchise. Lurie, whose team is focused on Super Bowl 59 against the Kansas […]

The Dallas Mavericks claim that Luka Doncic’s conditioning issues and Anthony Davis’ elite defense were the main reasons behind the trade that shocked the world, but many fans aren’t buying it. That’s why Bill Simmons had some fun with conspiracy theories on his podcast this past Sunday. The famed journalist brought up the popular idea […]

The Los Angeles Lakers trading Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic leaves a defensive void in the roster. However, Bill Simmons sees the Lakers and the Atlanta Hawks making a deal surrounding starting center, Onyeka Okongwu. He explained more on his podcast about what would need to happen. “Would the Hawks want to trade (Onyeka) Okongwu […]

Sacramento Kings star De’Aaron Fox is reported to have interest in playing for the San Antonio Spurs, which drew attention from NBA analyst Bill Simmons. Simmons uploaded a video of The Bill Simmons Podcast on Friday, giving his thoughts on Fox’s interest in San Antonio and whether it would be a good fit or not. […]

Although it certainly stopped short of a full-blown evisceration, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons used a recent podcast to ask a question that many fans in New England have been wondering themselves: “What’s going on with the Celtics?” The Boston Celtics are the defending NBA champions, but have dropped 14 games already this season, a month and […]

The NBA trade deadline is February 6, and Bill Simmons proposed a blockbuster trade surrounding Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis, and the Golden State Warriors. The scenario and proposition itself is quite intriguing. After all, Davis put pressure on the Lakers ahead of the trade deadline. Even with that pressure, it might not turn […]

As the Phoenix Suns are in pursuit of a Jimmy Butler trade from the Miami Heat, sports commentator Bill Simmons gives his mock trade on his self-titled show that includes a four-team deal to make it happen. After the Suns rounded up some first-round picks through a recent trade, it seems to be one of […]

The Detroit Lions had one of their best seasons in franchise history in 2024. That may sound odd after Detroit got crushed by Washington on Saturday and was eliminated from the playoffs, but it’s true. Detroit finished the regular season 15-2 and secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC, both of which are franchise […]

Throughout his NBA career, Zion Williamson’s potential as a player has been undisputed. Unfortunately, Williamson has never been able to build on that potential while with the New Orleans Pelicans, the team that drafted him. Whether it’s been injuries, poor team building, or a lack of leadership, Williamson’s time in New Orleans has begun to […]

The WWE Monday Night RAW premiere on Netflix was star-studded, and Bill Simmons and Nikki Bella were both there. One viral moment was when Bella was shown in the crowd. She did her signature spinning dance that she would do during her WWE entrance. Simmons, meanwhile, sat behind her. While he initially looked her way […]

News keeps happening about Jimmy Butler requesting a trade from the Miami Heat. The newest addition to the crew is Bill Simmons, who said something interesting on his podcast. He explained that Butler could be traded relatively soon and to an unexpected team. “The Butler trade is going to happen this week,” Simmons said. “I […]

Following the New England Patriots’ 23-16 win over the Buffalo Bills, Patriots owner Robert Kraft had stones thrown at him courtesy of Bill Simmons. However, he isn’t the first to do so. Former Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski went scorched earth on Kraft for firing head coach Jerod Mayo. Simmons echoed the same sentiment and […]

It should be an interesting offseason for the Cleveland Browns. Consultant Mike Vrabel will be out of the picture, and Myles Garrett might follow him through the door. Also, Bill Simmons obliterated Browns fans over hopes of landing Kirk Cousins, according to a post on X by Ben Axelrod. Bill Simmons: “I was on Browns […]

A catastrophic win by the New York Giants on Sunday propelled the New England Patriots to have the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Luckily for podcast host and Boston super fan Bill Simmons, he’s more than ecstatic. He explained on his show what they should do with their No. 1 pick. […]

The New England Patriots lost to the Buffalo Bills 24-21 in Week 16. While it was a crushing loss for New England, they saw plenty of positives from Drake Maye in the first quarter. The Pats were up 14-0 but allowed 24 consecutive points to let it slip away. The Ringer’s founder Bill Simmons is […]

The NBA ratings continue to descend, and Steve Kerr and Bill Simmons have both offered their solutions to the problem. However, Simmons took to his podcast to emphasize Kerr’s point about NBA ratings. “If they put me in charge, I would at least go to 70 games,” Simmons said. “I mean, you could talk me […]

There was plenty of chatter in NFL circles last week about Bills vs. Lions potentially being a Super Bowl preview. Both teams did not disappoint in putting on a very entertaining show. The Bills beat the Lions 48-42 in a game where neither Josh Allen nor Jared Goff could seemingly be stopped. However, one NFL […]

It was a shocking turn of events when the North Carolina football team hired Bill Belichick as their next head coach of the program, going from a highly successful NFL career to now at the college level. As Belichick looks to get situated in his new situation, sports analyst Bill Simmons would give his thoughts […]

When Juan Soto signed with the New York Mets, it sparked a battle cry from fans and critics alike. Bill Simmons took to his podcast to express his adoration for Soto leaving the New York Yankees and heading to the cross-town rival. “I was delighted because this really ruins the Yankees,” Simmons said. “There is […]

Basketball writer/podcaster Bill Simmons lost some fans in Denver, Colorado, with his recent hot take. During a live episode of “The Bill Simmons Podcast” from the Fillmore Auditorium in the mile-high city, the well-known pundit compared Nuggets star Nikola Jokic to Celtics star Jayson Tatum. This bold claim comes at a time when the Nuggets […]

The New England Patriots have not had a good 2024 season. New England is 3-9 heading into Week 13 and they are hopelessly out of the AFC playoff picture. The Patriots are beginning a new era under head coach Jerod Mayo, which has already featured some ups and downs. One sports commentator seems to already […]

In the aftermath of ESPN and TNT’s agreement to air the uber-popular ‘Inside the NBA’ show on ESPN, popular podcaster Bill Simmons has some questions about this deal. Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), the parent company of TNT Sports, failed to retain the right to air NBA games in the league’s next television deal, which begins […]

On Tuesday evening, the Atlanta Hawks pulled off the biggest upset of the young NBA season by defeating the Boston Celtics in TD Garden despite not having Trae Young and several other key pieces in the lineup. In Young’s absence, Dyson Daniels stepped up with the best game of his career thus far, registering 28 […]

The Milwaukee Bucks should be doing much better to start the 2024-25 season now that Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard have had a full year of experience playing together. Moreover, head coach Doc Rivers now has had a full offseason to make his mark and prepare his squad. But instead, the Bucks have had the […]

Bill Simmons is notorious for giving his opinion on any and everything, this time with Tom Brady. Simmons said on his podcast that he’s not pleased with Brady’s ‘fake energy.’ “I think he’s being poorly produced is where I’ve landed because I think whatever they’re telling him to do it’s not working,” Simmons said. “I […]

The Miami Heat have been among the league’s title-contending teams ever since Jimmy Butler signed with the team in 2019. Since 2020, the Heat have played and won the second-most playoff games, which is no mean feat, even though it hasn’t resulted in a championship quite yet. But in the early goings of the 2024-25 […]

In a recent episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, renowned sports commentator Bill Simmons lauded Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs, specifically naming him to his self-coined “All-NBA Sociopath Team.” Suggs, now in his fourth year, has drawn attention for his high-energy play and fierce competitive spirit, qualities Simmons highlighted as essential in defining his unique […]

The Orlando Magic’s emphatic 116-97 victory over the Miami Heat in their season opener sent a powerful message across the NBA. On a night dedicated to honoring Heat president Pat Riley, the Magic, led by third-year forward Paolo Banchero, dominated their in-state rivals. Banchero finished with an outstanding 33 points, 11 rebounds, and zero turnovers, […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars and Trevor Lawrence endured an embarrassing loss to the Chicago Bears on Sunday and it caught Bill Simmons’s eye. While the Jaguars had blame to go all around, Lawrence certainly didn’t play his best brand of football. He threw 23-for-35 with 234 yards and two touchdowns, along with an interception. The numbers […]

As the New England Patriots go through questions on their offense after losing to the Miami Dolphins Sunday afternoon, 15-10, Bill Simmons would give his opinions on the team’s performance, specifically the coaching. Even besides the Patriots making a change at running back, they could be making a possible decision regarding the quarterback position which […]

When NBA players enter their prime, some fear that the other shoe will drop, leading to an inevitable decline. In the latest episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, host Bill Simmons shared his concerns about Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid. To Simmons, Embiid’s drop-off might be similar to former superstar Blake Griffin, who last played […]

On a flight home from Boston, podcast host Bill Simmons found something quite hypocritical about Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa being prompted to retire following his concussion. During Monday’s episode of the Bill Simmons Podcast, he talked about an interesting distinction between Tagovailoa and combat sports. “There’s no way to govern this obviously because we […]

The New York Giants had maybe one of the most disappointing losses on Sunday, and it didn’t make it better that people have been questioning the direction of the team. The Giants made some moves this offseason that left some puzzled, and one of them was letting their star running back, Saquon Barkley, walk in […]

No game created more headlines than the Cowboys at Browns game on Sunday. From Dak Prescott’s new contract to Deshaun Watson’s putrid performance, the game had people talking. But it was the broadcast booth, where Tom Brady made his debut for FOX, that generated the most buzz. Patriots superfan Bill Simmons gave his honest take […]

As future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady prepares for life as an NFL broadcaster, sports analyst Bill Simmons believes a potential comeback isn’t out of the realm of possibilities. The seven-time Super Bowl champion called it a career after the 2022 NFL season. Brady captured his seventh title in his first season with the […]

As TNT’s NBA coverage enters the final year of its contract, Inside The NBA’s future hangs in the balance. Amazon Prime’s regular-season NBA coverage will tip off at the start of the 2025-26 season. NBC/Peacock will air approximately 28 games in the first two rounds of the playoffs, and at least half will air on […]