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Bill Simmons Picks Rockets Star As Potential Member Of Team USA’s 2028 Olympics Team

The Houston Rockets are boasting one of the most fascinating rosters heading to the new NBA season. With an established young core bannered by Alperen Sengun, the franchise further fortified its foundation by going after several high-profile players this offseason.

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Bill Simmons ‘guarantees’ Charlotte Hornets player will make 2028 USA Olympics team, it’s not LaMelo Ball

The Charlotte Hornets apparently have a player who is a lock-in for Team USA for the 2028 Olympics. More often than not, Team USA’s roster for the Olympics is headlined by the top stars in the NBA.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 12

Bill Simmons Picks Team USA Roster For 2028 Olympics Without NBA Stars Who'd Be Over 30 Years Old

Team USA would be aiming to win its sixth straight gold medal when the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics come around. The likes of Stephen Curry and LeBron James powered the team to glory in 2024, but The Ringer's Bill Simmons doesn't want anyone over the age of 30 to be playing in the next edition.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Fadeaway World / September 10

Bill Simmons Uses O.J. Simpson To Detail How The Kawhi Leonard Saga Will Play Out With The NBA

Bill Simmons doesn’t shy away from controversial comparisons, and his latest one about Kawhi Leonard’s alleged $28 million side deal with Aspirant is already sparking conversations across the NBA world.

James Harden Catches Stray From Bill Simmons Talking Bills-Ravens

Before James Harden’s first full season with the Los Angeles Clippers, he couldn’t shake a popular yet negative narrative about his history as a playoff performer.

Los Angeles Clippers News / NBA Analysis Network / September 5

Bill Simmons says what he cannot believe about Steve Ballmer and LA Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard controversy

All eyes and conversations in the NBA focus on the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard controversy. The situation began after investigative journalist Pablo Torre revealed that the Clippers allegedly cheated to pay Leonard over the salary cap.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / September 3

Suns Legend Rips New NBA TV Deal

The NBA media rights landscape is getting a major shakeup heading into the 2025-26 season. TNT will no longer be part of the media package, which will now include NBC and Amazon Prime alongside ESPN, leaving games to be televised on streaming services such as Peacock and Prime Video.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fastbreak on SI / September 1

Bill Simmons Rips LeBron James' New Nike Ad

LeBron James and Nike launched a new commercial this week. The Los Angeles Lakers is silenced in the video, while a narrator speaks about LeBron without a mention of his name.

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.

NFL News / The Spun / August 19

Bill Simmons Is Getting His Hopes Up For Blockbuster NFL Trade

With each passing day more and more fans are warming up to the idea of Micah Parsons playing elsewhere — and Bill Simmons appears to be one of them. Not

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 13

LaMelo Ball catches stray from Bill Simmons during NFL QB discussion

Why on Earth was Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball mentioned during a mega-popular podcaster's conversation about NFL quarterbacks? On Monday, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons unveiled his latest “NFL Quarterback Pyramid” during a new episode of “The Bill Simmons Podcast”.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 11

Houston Rockets Following a Certain Championship Formula

Bill Simmons, a former ESPN analyst and CEO of The Ringer, published The Book of Basketball in 2009, one of the most famous books regarding the sport. Although published in 2009, one topic Simmons discusses has reflected incredibly well on the NBA in 2025.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / August 11

Bill Simmons Makes Clear Choice Between Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen

Last season, Josh Allen checked nearly every box, even doing so much as to earn the NFL's Most Valuable Player for 2024. It also did enough to place him above Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes as the best QB in the league right now, at least in the eyes of esteemed sportswriter and podcaster Bill Simmons.

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFL Analysis Network / August 11

Bill Simmons says Patrick Mahomes may have peaked, rival is a better QB in 2025

There are a lot of people raising questions about the Kansas City Chiefs in 2025, but very few would question their quarterback. Except one prominent television personality, apparently.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / July 25

Celtics Urged to Sign Former All-Star in Major Free Agent Move

Could Ben Simmons become a member of the Boston Celtics? Brian Robb of MassLive.com and notable Celtics pundit Chris Forsberg recently held this discussion on a recent episode of Celtics Talk Podcast.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / July 24

Milwaukee Bucks: NBA Analyst Makes Incredible U-Turn Regarding Team’s 2025 Offseason Move

Well-known Boston Celtics fan and long-time NBA analyst Bill Simmons did not like it when the Milwaukee Bucks released Damian Lillard, calling it a disaster.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / July 15

Bill Simmons, David Aldridge Spar Over James Dolan And NBA Expansion

Bill Simmons of The Ringer and David Aldridge of The Athletic are battling over NBA expansion. And no, neither is placing an ownership bid. Instead, as can sometimes be the case for media heavy-hitters, Simmons and Aldridge are at odds over who may be keeping expansion from happening.

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.

Chicago Bulls News / The SportsRush / July 8

Michael Jordan Shouldn’t Be Allowed In '$7-8 Billion' Bulls Draft Room, Says Bill Simmons

One NBA franchise that cannot seem to get out of second gear is the Chicago Bulls. Since the Jordan dynasty, the team has fallen out of the limelight, and despite some good Derrick Rose and Jimmy Butler years, not been remotely close to the powerhouse they once were.

Golden State Warriors News / Athlon Sports / July 5

Bill Simmons Reveals Team That Will Sign Veteran Center Al Horford in Free Agency

In a stunning NBA free agency development, renowned analyst Bill Simmons has reported that veteran center Al Horford is set to join the Golden State Warriors.

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

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.

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.

NBA fans react to Bennedict Mathurin's explosion in Game 3 win

Pacers put together another fourth-quarter comeback to stun Thunder

Five takeaways from Game 3 of NBA Finals

Every NBA player to average 30 points per game in a season

The 'Most points off the bench in an NBA Finals game' quiz

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 28

Bill Simmons takes major shot at ESPN over Jalen Rose treatment

Bill Simmons is once again targeting his former employer. The Ringer CEO Simmons went viral for his comments swiping at ESPN during the latest episode of his self-titled podcast.