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Bill Simmons suggests trading two stars as LA Clippers stumble to 7–21 start, not Kawhi

According to Bill Simmons, the Clippers must trade two of their most important players, excluding Kawhi Leonard, to successfully turn their season around.

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Simmons: Cavaliers could trade Jarrett Allen to Celtics

The Cleveland Cavaliers lost their 3rd game in a row yesterday to fall to 15 and 14 on the season and have not bounced back at all since they were upset 4 games to 1 in last season's Eastern Conference semifinals.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / December 20

Bill Simmons hands Sam Darnold his flowers for leading Seahawks' comeback

Fans of NFL teams always seem to want more, don't they? It's not enough for your team to be 12-3 and in control of the top seed in the NFC, as the Seattle Seahawks find themselves at the moment.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / December 20

Bill Simmons, Zach Lowe Bearish on Celtics Trade Deadline Plan

Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens has not made any declarations about what the front office will do to tinker with the roster ahead of the February 5 NBA trade deadline in a few weeks.

Bill Simmons News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 19

Bill Simmons explains exactly what the Hornets need to reach the next level

If you were unable to watch the Charlotte Hornets game on Thursday night, you missed out. It was the first time in a while that LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, and dynamic rookie Kon Knueppel shared the floor, and boy did they put on a show.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / December 18

Bill Simmons proposes a LaMelo Ball–James Harden trade that could benefit both Hornets and Clippers

LaMelo Ball and James Harden are among the biggest stars linked to trade rumors this season. Well, it’s fair to say that their respective team situations make a potential swap increasingly plausible.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 16

Charlotte Hornets 2025-26 trade value rankings

Bill Simmons, the godfather of NBA trade value rankings, has six rules when assessing the league's top trade assets. Rule no. 1: Salaries matter Rule no.

NFL News / Steeler Nation / December 12

Steelers may seriously benefit from tensions running high in Baltimore: 'I think Lamar is checked out'

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had an extremely up and down season, but the team still finds itself leading the AFC North and in complete control of its own destiny.

Steelers' T.J. Watt has surgery for collapsed lung

Some within NFL think Steelers' Mike Tomlin could make this decision after 2025 season

The most crushing defeats in NFL playoff history

The 'NFL passer rating leaders' quiz

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / December 11

The ultimate Miami Heat hater is on their side

Don't look down, but something hath frozen over. Bill Simmons, the Boston Sports Guy of The Ringer fame, is defending his least favorite NBA franchise.

Golden State Warriors News / HITC / December 11

Bill Simmons calls Kuminga’s plight disastrous, but warns Green is the bigger issue

Jonathan Kuminga, who is the fourth-highest-paid player on the Golden State Warriors roster, sat out their 123–91 win over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday, despite several big names already missing.

Golden State Warriors News / NBA Analysis Network / December 11

Bill Simmons says Kuminga situation ‘couldn’t be worse’ for Warriors, but Draymond Green a bigger issue

Jonathan Kuminga, the Golden State Warriors’ fourth-highest-paid player, did not play in Sunday’s 123–91 win over the Chicago Bulls, even though several stars were out.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / December 9

Bill Simmons names the ‘easy’ NBA trade the LA Lakers could do ‘right now’

The Los Angeles Lakers are going to be monitoring the trade market. The Los Angeles Lakers have gotten out to a solid start this season sitting in second place in the Western Conference.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 8

Bill Simmons compares Kon Knueppel to Celtics Hall of Famer not named Larry Bird

Comparison might be the thief of joy, but fans and analysts can't stop comparing Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel to other NBA greats these days. Knueppel has been likened to Klay Thompson and even Devin Booker recently.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA Analysis Network / December 5

Bill Simmons says he has completely changed his mind about Scottie Barnes this season

Scottie Barnes came into this season with a lot of pressure to perform at a high level. The Toronto Raptors went all-in on building the team around Scottie Barnes after trading OG Anunoby and Pascal Siakam.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA Analysis Network / December 3

Bill Simmons breaks down why Dallas Mavericks should keep Anthony Davis and not trade him

The Dallas Mavericks are on the verge of breaking it up and starting fresh after a poor start to the season. Jason Kidd’s side is 7-15 in a highly competitive Western Conference, and doesn’t stand much of a chance of making the postseason.

NBA News / SportsTalkATL / December 3

Bill Simmons offers Hawks trade hypothetical for Giannis Antetokounmpo

Rumors have been swirling around Giannis Antetokounmpo for quite some time, with many expecting he could have been moved this past offseason. The two sides opted to give it another run, but that run is off to anything but a clean start.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / December 3

Bill Simmons proposes Giannis Antetokounmpo trade for two All-Stars

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks have been watching their season slip away, and Monday night’s setback against the struggling Washington Wizards dropped them to 9-13.

Baltimore Ravens News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / December 1

Bills Simmons Feels Bad for Ravens Fans

The Baltimore Ravens' Thanksgiving Day finale against the Cincinnati Bengals will be remembered as a major letdown, and not just because of the uncompetitive 32-14 score that the Bengals ran up in Baltimore.

NBA News / HITC / November 27

Bill Simmons labels ex-Philadelphia ace the NBA’s biggest disappointment in 25 years

The Philadelphia 76ers suffered their heaviest defeat of the season, falling badly to the Orlando Magic. Even without Joel Embiid and Paul George, the Sixers have usually managed to keep things competitive this season.

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / November 26

Bill Simmons’ mock trade gives the Bulls an explosive wing in three-way deal

The Chicago Bulls could play a key role if a three-way trade involving the Dallas Mavericks and Golden State Warriors comes to fruition. Rumors have swirled about potential moves, including the possibility of Anthony Davis being traded, but the Bulls’ involvement could focus on strengthening their roster in other ways.

Boston Celtics News / NBA Analysis Network / November 21

Bill Simmons raves about ‘jaw-dropping’ Boston Celtics star who has proved his credentials

The Boston Celtics appear to be treating this season as a gap year following Jayson Tatum’s injury. The team is currently navigating the season without Tatum, in addition to losing former All-Star caliber contributors in Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday, and Al Horford.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / November 21

Bill Simmons can't stop watching 'bad' Charlotte Hornets this season

4-11 basketball teams with negative net ratings don't usually attract the attention of NBA analyst Bill Simmons. Apparently, the Charlotte Hornets aren't the typical 4-11 negative net rating basketball team this year.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Breakaway on SI / November 20

Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski Fires Back at Bill Simmons

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski does not care what anybody has to say about the place he calls home. In a recent episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, longtime sports media personality Bill Simmons answered a fan question about what the most irrelevant franchise in professional sports was.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / November 19

Bill Simmons calls Blue Jackets the ‘most irrelevant franchise’ in pro sports

The Columbus Blue Jackets haven’t had many opportunities to raise a banner over their 25-year history, but they’ll probably want to pass on raising the “most irrelevant franchise in professional sports according to Bill Simmons” banner to the rafters of Nationwide Arena.

Ryen Russillo leaving The Ringer for rival network

Bill Simmons’ longtime podcast partner is about to head off to greener pastures. Ryen Russillo is set to leave The Ringer in order to launch a new digital production company, Ryan Glasspiegel of Front Office Sports reported Wednesday.