This week on The Restart, The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor takes a look at the Philadelphia 76ers and breaks down how Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid could lead the team to a championship. Plus, Kevin explains how Shake Milton could be the secret key to unlocking Philadelphia’s success. We hear from Milton, Simmons, and Sixers head coach Brett Brown on how Milton’s elevated play can help Simmons unleash his full potential.
The Latest
‘The Last of Us’ Episode 4 Recap
Charles and Van discuss Joel’s traumatic past experiences, Ellie’s violent streak, and Kathleen’s ruthlessness
‘The Last of Us’ Continues to Adapt Its NPCs Into Main Characters
The show’s fourth episode breathes life into the game’s nameless goons with the introduction of Melanie Lynskey’s Kathleen
Seven Thoughts on the Kyrie Trade, Kevin Durant’s Future, and the Deadline
Will the Nets make another trade before the deadline? Will it include KD? And how pissed is LeBron? We examine the ripple effects from Sunday’s blockbuster.
The Mavericks Just Risked It All for … Kyrie Irving?
Dallas had one big swing left to find Luka Doncic a costar and it ended up with the NBA’s most polarizing player. Good luck with all that.
Ted Johnson on Playing With Tom Brady
The former Patriot looks back on his time in New England
Conor McGregor to Fight Michael Chandler
Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall discuss the announcement that UFC superstar Conor McGregor will coach against Michael Chandler in the upcoming season of ‘The Ultimate Fighter’