The Bill Simmons Podcast

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Doc Rivers to talk about the NBA Finals, Knicks coaching, Giannis trades, and much, much more!

(0:00) Intro

(2:37) Doc Rivers’s NBA Finals reaction, Brunson’s greatness, and Mike Brown’s coaching

(01:07:44) Giannis’s next stop, worries for coaches in 2026, and best current referees

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Doc Rivers

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Joe House talk about their favorite early-offseason NBA story lines, including draft changes and trade moves. Then, they discuss Jalen Brunson’s greatness in the NBA Finals before comparing him to some other all-time greats. Finally, Bill and Joe answer some mailbag questions from the listeners.

(0:00) Intro

(3:15) Favorite offseason NBA story lines

(25:50) Is Jalen Brunson a top-50 all-time player?

(54:21) Mailbag

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Joe House

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe go live on Netflix to react to the Knicks taking Game 5 to win the 2025-26 NBA Finals. Then they take a look at Spurs’ side of the series before recapping the most intriguing players of the playoffs and the top five stories other than the Finals.

(0:00) Intro

(1:15) NBA Finals Game 5 reactions

(9:22) Jalen Brunson’s Game 5 performance

(53:12) Wemby and the Spurs in Game 5

(01:10:12) Most intriguing players of the playoffs

(01:13:03) Top five stories other than the Finals

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Zach Lowe

Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Jessie Lopez, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers

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Join The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Joe House, and Kirk Goldsberry to react to Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Spurs and the Knicks. Then, Bill answers some NBA questions from the mailbag before Anthony Dabbundo and Cousin Sal join to talk about their favorite FIFA World Cup bets ahead of the big tournament.

(0:00) Intro

(01:15) NBA Finals Game 4 reactions with Joe House and Kirk Goldsberry

(41:50) NBA mailbag

(01:09:28) World Cup bets with Anthony Dabbundo and Cousin Sal

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Kirk Goldsberry, Joe House, Anthony Dabbundo, and Cousin Sal

Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers

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Join The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Rob Mahoney LIVE to react to the Spurs taking Game 3 against the Knicks in the NBA Finals (1:15). Then, J. Kyle Mann comes on to break down the top prospects and the best fits ahead of the NBA draft (48:00).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Rob Mahoney and J. Kyle Mann

Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers

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