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The Ringer's Bill Simmons has some crow to eat. Less than three months after Simmons adamantly claimed the Timberwolves would not be able to keep Naz Reid next season, they did just that, signing Reid to a new five-year, $125 million contract on Friday.

Pelicans Organization Fires Shots At Bill Simmons Following His '1 Of 5 Dumbest Trades' Tirade In Light Of Derik Queen Controversy

The New Orleans Pelicans made a very controversial move yesterday during the 2025 NBA Draft. So controversial that it made draft expert Bill Simmons appalled, labelling it as one of the five worst trades of the decade.

New Orleans Pelicans Call Out Bill Simmons After Derik Queen Trade Comments

There were a number of wild moves made by teams during the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday night, like the Utah Jazz drafting a player who openly said he didn't want to play for them, to the Portland Trail Blazers taking a player not projected to go in the first round.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA Analysis Network / June 26

New Orleans Pelicans hit back at Bill Simmons after he tore into trade-up move for Derik Queen

The New Orleans Pelicans have defended their activity in the 2025 NBA Draft. The first round of the 2025 NBA Draft was an eventful one for the New Orleans Pelicans, and 2026 is expected to be a lot quieter.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / June 26

Celtics Super Fan Angered Over Miami Heat Drafting Kasparas Jakučionis

The Miami Heat have begun their offseason with a bang on Wednesday night, selecting Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis at No. 20. After missing out on the Kevin Durant sweepstakes, morale has been low with the Heat faithful.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / June 26

Bill Simmons Blasts Pelicans After NBA Draft Trade With Hawks

After the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, many questions about the New Orleans Pelicans' draft strategy emerged from fans and the media. With the 7th pick, the Pelicans selected Jeremiah Fears, a guard from Oklahoma, which some analysts described as a reach.

Golden State Warriors News / Athlon Sports / June 26

Bill Simmons Praises Heat For NBA Draft Pick, Signals Big Push at Jonathan Kuminga This Summer

In a recent podcast, Bill Simmons expressed immense frustration over the Miami Heat's strategic draft pick of Kasparas Jakucionis at No. 20, highlighting the team's knack for unearthing talent. In a tweet shared by Heat Culture on X, Simmons remarked, “He fills the box score..

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 26

Bill Simmons Calls New Orleans Draft Night Trade With Atlanta 'One of the five worst trades of this decade'

What a week it has been for the Atlanta Hawks. On Tuesday night, they made a big trade for Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis, sending the No. 22 pick and Terance Mann to the Nets and Georges Niang and a second rounder to Boston.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / June 26

Bill Simmons Blasts Nets for Overlooking Kasparas Jakucionis, Highlights Heat's Draft Day Luck

On Wednesday night, sports commentator Bill Simmons took to X to voice his frustration with the Brooklyn Nets' draft strategy, igniting a firestorm of reactions. In a pointed tweet, Simmons remarked, "As usual somebody good in the draft falls to Miami.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / June 25

Bill Simmons' Statement On Clippers' Future, Norman Powell Extension

Norman Powell was a key piece of the Clippers' overachieving in the 2024-2025 season. With superstar forward Kawhi Leonard sidelined for over half of the season, Powell averaged a career-high 21.8 points per game on 48.4% shooting and 41.8% from three.

New York Knicks News / Fadeaway World / June 25

Bill Simmons Claims Knicks Owner James Dolan Is Blocking NBA Expansion

NBA expansion talk has heated up again, especially following the earth-shattering $10 billion sale of the Los Angeles Lakers, a figure that stunned the basketball world and injected fresh urgency into adding new franchises.

Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / June 24

Bill Simmons Shares 8-Word Reaction to Celtics-Blazers Jrue Holiday Trade

The 2025 NBA season came to a close barely more than 24 hours ago, but we've already switched gears into offseason mode and the wheeling and dealing that

Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / June 23

Bill Simmons Questions Direction of Miami Heat After Missing Out on Kevin Durant

The Miami Heat find themselves at a crossroads, and NBA analyst Bill Simmons isn’t holding back his concerns. In a recent statement highlighted by @HeatCulture13

Phoenix Suns News / Athlon Sports / June 20

Bill Simmons Makes Bold Call on Kevin Durant’s Future With Suns

The NBA is on the cusp of its upcoming offseason, but as of Friday, the Phoenix Suns have yet to announce a trade for All-Star forward Kevin Durant. Durant, 36, prefers to be sent to either the San Antonio Spurs, Miami Heat or Houston Rockets, according to NBA insider Shams Charania.

Charlotte Hornets News / Athlon Sports / June 18

Bill Simmons Sees Hornets Fit for Kon Knueppel in NBA Draft

The NBA draft is around the corner, and with the Charlotte Hornets holding the No. 4 pick, speculation is heating up. But it was a conversation between famed sports commentator Bill Simmons and Duke sharpshooter Kon Knueppel that lit up draft chatter recently.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 18

Bill Simmons tells top NBA draft prospect he's 'perfect' for the Charlotte Hornets

There is a world where the Charlotte Hornets pick Ace Bailey fourth overall. There's a world where they pick VJ Edgecombe. There's one where Kon Knueppel's name is called.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / June 18

Bill Simmons Tells Top-5 Draft Prospect Kon Knueppel What NBA Team Is Perfect For Him

Cooper Flagg might not be the only former Duke Blue Devil selected in the first few picks of the 2025 NBA Draft. Kon Knueppel, Flagg's teammate in Durham last season, has been rocketing up draft boards in recent weeks.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / June 18

Bill Simmons Names His Sleeper Pick Ahead of 2025 NBA Draft

Bill Simmons briefly discussed the 2025 NBA draft on the latest episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, giving some praise to Gonzaga guard and projected late second round pick Ryan Nembhard.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Athlon Sports / June 16

Bill Simmons Explains Why Kevin Durant Trade Wouldn’t Help Timberwolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves were among the teams interested in adding Kevin Durant to their roster via a blockbuster NBA trade, which might have included moving Rudy Gobert or Julius Randle and other roster members.

NBA News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / June 16

Bill Simmons doesn't think Timberwolves should trade for Kevin Durant

With a little over a week remaining until the NBA draft, Kevin Durant remains on the Phoenix Suns. Rumors continue to swirl about KD's future on a daily basis, and it sounds like a trade could wind up happening at any moment.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 16

Bill Simmons Applauds Orlando Magic For Acquiring Desmond Bane

The Orlando Magic made headlines Sunday by trading for Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Desmond Bane. The blockbuster trade elicited a wide range of reactions from the internet, including those of Bill Simmons.

Indiana Pacers News / Larry Brown Sports / June 12

Bill Simmons eerily nailed his prediction about NBA Finals Game 3

Clairvoyant Bill has struck yet again.

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NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / June 9

Spurs trading for Pelicans star would be bigger than signing Kevin Durant, says Bill Simmons

The New Orleans Pelicans could blow up their current roster following yet another disappointing season. The Pelicans finished the 2024-25 NBA season as the 14th seed in the Western Conference with a 21-61 record.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / June 6

Bill Simmons Draws Detroit Pistons Parallel to Knicks Coach Firing

After falling short in the Eastern Conference finals, the New York Knicks made the decision to part ways with head coach Tom Thibodeau. In light of this decision, one longtime analyst drew a connection to the move from something the Detroit Pistons did nearly 20 years ago.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Larry Brown Sports / June 2

Bill Simmons mocks Pablo Torre over Bill Belichick reporting

Pablo Torre has managed to make himself the authority on all matters related to Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson, and that has apparently been a source of huge frustration for Bill Simmons.