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Looming Bucks-Suns, Dame’s Next Move, and a Special Two-Man Combo Draft

Plus, previewing Team USA basketball at the 2021 Olympics, Kawhi the enigma, a 2018 re-draft, and much more

By Bill Simmons and Ryen Russillo
2021 NBA Playoffs - Milwaukee Bucks v Atlanta Hawks Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images


In Part 2 of the two-part Sunday podcast, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the Bucks’ Game 3 win over the Hawks, Khris Middleton’s fourth quarter, Trae Young’s injury, series predictions, and more (2:00). They then wonder how this year’s NBA champions will be remembered, before discussing news that Damian Lillard may be looking to move on from the Portland Trail Blazers (20:00). Finally Ryen and Bill draft the best two-man combos to build a team around in the NBA (48:00).


In Part 1 of the two-part Sunday podcast, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss Suns’ Game 4 win over the Clippers, Deandre Ayton’s importance to the Suns’ success, the uncertainty surrounding Kawhi Leonard, why Bill thinks the Clippers still have a chance, and more (2:30) before they revisit the 2018 NBA draft and discuss potential trades leading up to the 2021 NBA draft, Team USA, and more (44:00).

Host: Bill Simmons
Guest: Ryen Russillo
Producer: Kyle Crichton

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