The Bill Simmons Podcast

The "Invincible" Rams, NFL Pressure Guys, and L.A.’s Crazy NBA Month With Tom Pelissero and Sam Koppelman 2026-08-18 21:20:00

Bill Simmons welcomes Tom Pelissero to The Ringer to go through their Pressure Rankings of the NFL ahead of the new season. Then, Sam Koppelman joins the pod to take a deep dive into the financial side of the Lakers sale, Mat Ishbia’s Suns, and much more.

(0:00) Intro

(3:07) NFL preview

(38:51) NFL Pressure Rankings

(01:22:36) NBA team ownership with Sam Koppelman

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Tom Pelissero and Sam Koppelman

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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