NBA

Seven Observations From Around the NBA

Desmond Bane has added a new dimension to the Grizzlies offense, Domantas Sabonis has fallen out of favor in Indiana, and much more

By Kevin O'Connor

Will Neil Olshey’s Ouster Lead to the End of the Damian Lillard Era in Portland?

The longtime GM was fired after an investigation into the team’s workplace culture. With the Trail Blazers also struggling to stay in the playoff mix, will one of the steadiest franchises in the NBA finally opt for major change?

By Dan Devine

Just Give Donovan Mitchell the Damn Ball

Is it time for the Jazz’s scoring sensation to become their primary playmaker?

By Jonathan Tjarks

NBA First-Quarter Awards: Who’s Thriving, and Who’s Disappointing?

With 25 percent of the season in the books, it’s time to hand out imaginary awards to the best teams and players—while taking stock of some letdowns thus far

By Dan Devine

Can Zach LaVine and the Bulls Make the Leap Together?

For Chicago to make it back to the playoffs, and maybe even win a series for the first time since the Thibs era, it’ll need the former dunk champ to become an All-NBA player

By Zach Kram

Real Ones

The Collapse of the Lakers and Nets, the Warriors-Suns Rivalry, and More With Bill Simmons

Logan, Raja, and Bill also discuss whether the Bulls can end the superteam era

By Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and 1 more December 6

The Full Go With Jason Goff

Being a Bears Fan Is ‘Game of Thrones’ Without the Sex, Honoring Minnie Miñoso, and an Ode to Marc Eversley and Arturas Karnisovas

Jason also explains why it may not be a stretch to mention this Bulls team and the NBA Finals in the same breath

By Jason Goff December 6

The Bill Simmons Podcast

Brazen Ravens, Evil Vikings, Minshew Mania, and NBA Trades After Dark With Cousin Sal and Kevin O’Connor

Plus, guessing Week 14 NFL lines and another edition of Parent Corner

By Bill Simmons, Kevin O'Connor, and 1 more December 6

New York, New York

Another Wasted Giants Season, Zach Wilson’s Progress, and Nets Concerns With Evan Roberts

Plus, JJ previews the ‘Monday Night Football’ game between the Patriots and the Bills

By John Jastremski December 5

The Mismatch

Describing the Grizzlies’ Record-Setting Night, What to Do in Portland, and Changing the Thought Process for DPOY

Verno and KOC also discuss whether they could live in a world without the internet and go around the Association to discuss the hottest stories going into the weekend

By Chris Vernon and Kevin O'Connor December 3

The Ryen Russillo Podcast

Potential CFB Upset Picks and Brian Kelly to LSU With Booger McFarland, Plus Former NBA Star Turned Boxer Deron Williams

Plus, Ryen, Ceruti, and Kyle briefly discuss HBO’s ‘Succession’ before answering some listener-submitted Life Advice questions

By Ryen Russillo December 3

Full Court Fits

A Brooklyn Nets Check-in With Sarah Kustok, Plus Virgil Abloh’s Legacy

Wos breaks down looks from James Harden and Kevin Durant

By Wosny Lambre December 3

The Answer

Is Warriors-Suns the NBA’s Best New Rivalry?

Chris and Seerat discuss the exciting Suns-Warriors game on Tuesday night and preview the future of the rivalry

By Chris Ryan and Seerat Sohi December 3

The Full Go With Jason Goff

Bulls-Knicks Recap, Locked Out With LaMond Pope, Bears-Cardinals Preview, and the Problem With Marcus Stroman

Jason and LaMond also discuss the next possible steps for the White Sox before taking a look at what the rest of the AL Central has done

By Jason Goff December 3

New York, New York

Knicks Tease Us, Jets-Giants QB Questions, Plus Week 14 NFL Picks With Joe Benigno

JJ also explains why he’s so hyped for college football Championship Saturday

By John Jastremski December 3

The Ringer NBA Show

Midseason Lakers-palooza With Mike Trudell

The Lakers beat writer joins to break down L.A.’s season so far

By Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and 1 more December 2

Sports Cards Nonsense

Bill Simmons Returns With an Announcement, Plus NBA Rookie Card Talk and Mac Jones Card Values

Plus, Mike shares some news about PSA buying Card Ladder

By Mike Gioseffi, Jesse Gibson, and 1 more December 2

Video

Damian Lillard Deserves Better

KOC discusses why the Blazers should trade CJ McCollum for Ben Simmons, how they could increase Norman Powell’s role, and what it will take to fix Portland’s defense

By Kevin O'Connor December 2

Group Chat

No-Loss November for the Suns, Knicks and Nets Rotation Changes, and How Does MPJ’s Injury Impact Denver?

The guys also discuss the Bulls and Heat being punished for tampering

By Wosny Lambre, Rob Mahoney, and 1 more December 1

The Ryen Russillo Podcast

Chris Long on Brian Kelly and the Super Bowl Favorite. Plus, Matt Leinart on Lincoln Riley to USC

Ryen also talks about the Suns’ win over the Warriors and marvels at the Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards

By Ryen Russillo December 1

New York, New York

Knicks-Nets Leaves Us Wanting More. Plus: Yankee Free-Agency Frustration and NFL With Ross Tucker

JJ also reacts to some listener voicemails

By John Jastremski December 1

The Bill Simmons Podcast

Suns-Warriors, Anthony Edwards, LSU’s Big Hire, and a Kenny G Interview

Plus, Bill and Wos talk about Bill’s newest League Pass crush: the Timberwolves

By Bill Simmons, Wosny Lambre, and 1 more December 1

What’s Behind Miles Bridges’s Breakout Season?

The fourth-year wing is becoming an All-Star-caliber two-way player, and it has a lot to do with his point guard, LaMelo Ball

By Jonathan Tjarks December 1

The Full Go With Jason Goff

No Baseball in Sight, and a Conversation With Robert “Scoop” Jackson

Jason discusses the White Sox’s potential free agency moves, and Jackson joins to break down his media career

By Jason Goff December 1

The Mismatch

Running With T-Wolves, “Dirk” Valanciunas, and the Warriors Are Standing Their Ground

Verno and KOC also discuss underappreciated Rockets big man Christian Wood and debate what the team should do with John Wall

By Chris Vernon and Kevin O'Connor November 30

Michael Porter Jr.’s Third Back Surgery Puts the Nuggets’ Bright Future in Jeopardy

With both Porter and Jamal Murray on the shelf with significant injuries, the road to a title suddenly looks more precarious for the young contender Denver built around Nikola Jokic

By Dan Devine November 29

Sports Cards Nonsense

Why the Card Market Isn’t Actually Crashing, NFL and NBA Card News, and Mailbag Questions

Plus, the latest NFT news and Mike answering sports card trivia

By Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson November 29

The NBA Revolves Around Steph Again. Plus, Six Other Observations.

Julius Randle struggles to keep his All-NBA form, Kristaps Porzingis lives up to his post-up prowess, Grayson Allen adds a new dimension to the Bucks, and much more

By Kevin O'Connor November 29

The Full Go With Jason Goff

A Beautiful Bears-less Weekend, the Bulls Have Some Issues, Fans Gone Wild, and RIP Virgil Abloh

Plus, Jason tries to make sense of that awful Thanksgiving game in Detroit, and how the Bears’ organizational incompetence has made Matt Nagy a sympathetic figure

By Jason Goff November 29

The Bill Simmons Podcast

A Bizarre NFL MVP Race and NBA Trade Ideas With Cousin Sal and Kevin O’Connor

Including Bill’s and Sal’s Guess the Lines picks for Week 13

By Bill Simmons November 29

New York, New York

Mets to Sign Scherzer? Jets and Giants Win, Plus SNY’s Steve Gelbs

Including a preview of Tuesday’s Knicks-Nets matchup

By John Jastremski November 29

Group Chat

A Potluck of Hot NBA Takes

With a quarter of the season in the books, Justin, Rob, and Wos bring their hottest takes to the debating table, ranging from James Harden as a max player to the confounding Timberwolves

By Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and 1 more November 24