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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.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / October 24

Sixers Rookie VJ Edgecombe Earns Bill Simmons' Seal of Approval

On Wednesday night, the Philadelphia 76ers kicked off the season in the win column with a victory over the Boston Celtics. While there were multiple standouts in the matchup, nobody shined brighter than VJ Edgecombe.

Phoenix Suns News / Larry Brown Sports / October 22

Suns owner Mat Ishbia gets into it online with Bill Simmons

Mat Ishbia is trying his best to adopt an “us against the world” mentality this season. The Phoenix Suns owner Ishbia called out Bill Simmons and The Ringer on Tuesday over a recent column that ran on their website.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / October 22

Suns owner Mat Ishbia offers a bet against Bill Simmons on team’s defense for 2025-2026 season

If something needs to be defended, there is not better person than Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia. On the NBA’s opening night, Ishbia went on X to respond

Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / October 22

Bill Simmons says one Houston Rockets player was ‘awful’, but three stars ‘went up a level’

The Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder produced a phenomenal game in the NBA tip-off. While the reigning champions of the NBA walked away with a 125-124 win, the matchup went to double-overtime.

NBA News / Entertainment on ClutchPoints / October 22

Bill Simmons left baffled by Michael Jordan’s NBA on NBC debut: ‘Doesn’t matter’

Michael Jordan’s long-awaited return to television has fans tuning in again, even if they’re not sure why. The six-time NBA champion made his debut on NBA on NBC during a halftime feature titled “MJ: Insights to Excellence,” where Jordan sat down with Mike Tirico to reflect on life after basketball, Heavy reports.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA Analysis Network / October 22

Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia calls out Bill Simmons for ‘terrible’ prediction, issues challenge

Mat Ishbia saw a prediction about the Phoenix Suns from Bill Simmons that he didn’t appreciate, and challenged him to a bet. The Phoenix Suns are entering a new era after their failed big-three experiment with Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Bradley Beal failed spectacularly.

The most annoying fan bases in sports

Ponder this question: When you say you hate a particular team, are you actually talking about the team itself, or its fans? The players are just doing their jobs on the field, and while there are some whose play engenders blind rage from opposing fans, the real bad blood is created by those cheering for them from the stands (or on social media).

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 16

Kon Knueppel is the Hornets player Bill Simmons simply can't stop talking about

Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel might not have a more ardent supporter outside of his own family than The Ringer’s Bill Simmons. In September, Simmons famously guaranteed on-air that Knueppel would make the 2028 U.S.

NBA News / HITC / October 16

Giannis Antetokounmpo trade talk could hurt Knicks’ season, Bill Simmons warns

Over the summer, the New York Knicks and Milwaukee Bucks reportedly held discussions about a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade. Since then, speculation around a possible move has only grown, with the Knicks frequently mentioned as one of the leading contenders.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / October 15

Patrick Beverley addresses whether Lakers got value for D’Angelo Russell, fires back at Bill Simmons

The Dallas Mavericks signed D’Angelo Russell to a two-year, $13 million deal in the offseason. D’Angelo Russell is expected to start with Kyrie Irving on the sidelines to begin the season.

San Antonio Spurs News / NBA Analysis Network / October 15

Bill Simmons says ‘really special’ Dylan Harper has what many 19-year-old NBA prospects lack

The San Antonio Spurs selected Dylan Harper with the No. 2 pick of the 2025 NBA Draft. Dylan Harper looks like the San Antonio Spurs point guard of the future.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / October 15

'Don’t Think They Care About This Year': Bill Simmons’ Reasons for Picking Lakers to Win Less Than 47 Games This Year

With the 2025-26 NBA season fast approaching, the LA Lakers fans had every right to be delighted. Their summer, after all, had gone according to plan. The Lakers signed Deandre Ayton.

New York Knicks News / Fastbreak on SI / October 12

Bill Simmons Highlights Unfortunate Reality for Knicks' Giannis Hopes

Not everybody is sold on a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo to the New York Knicks deal. With rumors about Giannis’ potential interest in joining the Knicks making rounds throughout the week, many have weighed in on the hypothetical scenario where the Knicks and the Bucks make the biggest trade since Luka Doncic went to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA Analysis Network / October 12

Kyrie Irving hits back at Bill Simmons criticism of new Dallas Mavericks teammate D’Angelo Russell

Bill Simmons was once again in the headlines, making a take that went viral, this time about Dallas Mavericks guard D’Angelo Russell. Star point guard Kyrie Irving immediately came to his teammate’s defense against Simmons.

Dallas Mavericks News / Fadeaway World / October 12

Kyrie Irving Calls Out Bill Simmons Over Brutal D’Angelo Russell Take

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons haven’t exactly been the best of friends over the years. So, when Simmons recently dished out an unflattering take about Mavericks guard D’Angelo Russell, Irving called him out for it on X.

Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / October 11

Kyrie Irving calls out Bill Simmons over his latest podcast comments

Kyrie Irving is going to bat for his new teammate.

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NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 11

D’Angelo Russell Compared To 'That Friend Who Overstays His Welcome'

Bill Simmons gave a brutally honest take on D’Angelo Russell’s career, using a hilarious analogy to describe the Lakers guard’s impact. On The Bill Simmons Podcast, the media personality compared Russell to a friend who’s fun to hang out with at first but quickly wears out his welcome.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA Analysis Network / October 10

Bill Simmons says Dallas Mavericks are going to be saved from D’Angelo Russell imploding

The Dallas Mavericks will play without Kyrie Irving for most of the season due to injury. Irving‘s absence creates an urgent need for a point guard capable of being primary ball handler and has playmaking responsibilities.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA Analysis Network / October 10

Bill Simmons compares ‘maniac’ Cooper Flagg to Jayson Tatum and makes Mavs prediction, ‘I don’t see any scenario…’

Bill Simmons gave his verdict on Cooper Flagg and his mentality, and how the Dallas Mavericks will benefit from it next season. The hype surrounding Cooper Flagg’s entry into the NBA has been palpable.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 9

Bill Simmons believes Hornets could be a surprise: 'They're too competent to tank'

There is a lot of optimism around the Hornets in Charlotte this season. LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller are back fully healthy after being ruled out early in the year last season, and now they have another dynamic piece joining them in the backcourt in Kon Knueppel.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA Analysis Network / October 8

Bill Simmons says Cleveland Cavaliers are doing what NBA teams don’t do anymore, he likes it

The Cleveland Cavaliers were the best team in the Eastern Conference last season. After all, the Cleveland Cavaliers finished the regular season with a 64-18 record, second only to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / EssentiallySports / October 4

Bill Simmons Labels Struggling Travis Hunter an ‘Expensive Pop Douglas’ as Jaguars Star Explores Two-Way Role in NFL

The Jacksonville Jaguars truly thought they had hit the jackpot by drafting the 2025 Heisman Trophy winner, Travis Hunter . They traded up from the fifth pick to the second pick because he wasn’t a single-dimensional player.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / October 1

Bill Simmons Weighs in On 'Logical' Pistons Trade Target

During his media day press conference, Trajan Langdon dove more into his offseason approach with the Detroit Pistons. While he's made his intentions clear, it didn't stop one analyst from giving his thoughts on the team going big-game hunting in the trade market.

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / July 8

Bill Simmons would hate to be the Chicago Bulls right now

The Chicago Bulls are not in the best place in terms of competing in the NBA. Typically, you need to be one of two things. Teams either need to be a contender like the Oklahoma City Thunder, Cleveland Cavaliers, Denver Nuggets, or Boston Celtics, or they need to be bad enough to get picks and players who can one day make them a contender.