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Drake Maye is the star of the MVP conversation, the New England Patriots are sitting on top of the AFC East, and now the focus shifts to the only thing left on the checklist: the No.

NBA News / The SportsRush / January 1

'Quit With His Fantasy Basketball': LeBron James’ Agent Shuts Down Bill Simmons’ LeBron for Jimmy Butler Trade Idea

LeBron James not signing an extension with the LA Lakers isn’t exactly new news. But the implications of the King being noncommittal have continued to dominate discussions among NBA analysts.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 30

Bill Simmons Urges Lakers to Trade LeBron James in Blockbuster Swap

Could Steph Curry finally get his wish? The longtime Golden State Warriors star has made it no secret that he's wanted to play with Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James at some point during their respective careers.

NFL News / Sports Media Watch / December 26

News: Bill Simmons, Comcast, Netflix-WBD and more

The following article "News: Bill Simmons, Comcast, Netflix-WBD and more" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. Bill Simmons is debuting on Netflix in January; Mike Cavanagh signs a new contract with Comcast; and Netflix refinances some of its $59 billion bridge loan in WBD bid.

NBA News / WI Sports Heroics / December 25

Bill Simmons sounds off on Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Hawks trade talks

Giannis Antetokounmpo could become the biggest name on the move before the February trade deadline. He reportedly feels frustrated with the Milwaukee Bucks for failing to build a championship-caliber roster around him.

Golden State Warriors News / NBA Analysis Network / December 25

Bill Simmons says Warriors should trade Steph Curry, not Draymond Green after recent ‘blow up’

The Golden State Warriors find themselves in the middle of a controversy following their recent win over the Orlando Magic. Despite the Golden State Warriors easily defeating the Orlando Magic, the win was overshadowed by a heated argument between Steve Kerr and Draymond Green.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / December 24

Bill Simmons urges Atlanta Hawks not to make Giannis Antetokounmpo trade on one condition

Giannis Antetokounmpo could be the biggest name on the move before the trade deadline in February. Antetokounmpo is reportedly unhappy with the Milwaukee Bucks for failing to build a contending team around him.

Los Angeles Clippers News / HITC / December 22

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.

NBA News / Celtics Life / December 20

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.

Charlotte Hornets 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 / 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.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 24

Bill Simmons is all-aboard the Charlotte Hornets' hype train

The Charlotte Hornets may not end up being a good team this season, but they are supremely watchable. With LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller healthy, the Hornets have two players worth watching, and the rest of the roster is talented and complementary.

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.