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Harden’s Next Team, Westbrook the Wizard, and Pittsburgh’s 19-0 Quest With Joe House and Ryan Shazier

Plus, Bill’s Million-Dollar NFL picks for Week 13

By Bill Simmons, Joe House, and Ryan Shazier
Minnesota Timberwolves v Houston Rockets Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images


The Ringer’s Bill Simmons shares his thoughts on James Harden’s next team, the only two serious contenders in the Harden sweepstakes, and how the deal can get done (3:00). Then Bill talks with Joe House about the Russell Westbrook–John Wall trade, how Westbrook upgrades the Wizards, what John Wall meant to the DMV area, and more (21:00). Finally, Bill is joined by Ryan Shazier to discuss the 11-0 Pittsburgh Steelers, linebacker Bud Dupree’s season-ending injury, a behind-the-scenes look at head coach Mike Tomlin, and Bill’s Million-Dollar NFL Picks (1:04:00).

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