The Bill Simmons Podcast

Phoenix in Shambles, Cleveland’s Ceiling, Best Third Bananas, NBA Refs, St. John’s, and ‘Season on the Brink’ With Ryen Russillo

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the continued disaster that is the Phoenix Suns’ season, what Kevin Durant’s trade options will be this summer, and whether Devin Booker should be untouchable (03:02). Then, they play a game of “I Just Don’t Have An Answer” for a few NBA questions, including whether the Nuggets are actually good, Thibs’s coaching ability, and are there some experience concerns for the Cavs come playoff time (26:51). Finally, they talk about the latest episode of ‘Celtics City’ and whether Bill Russell has become underrated as time goes on (01:35:21), before closing it out with some thoughts on March Madness (01:59:59).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Ryen Russillo

Producers: Kyle Circhton, Chia Hao Tat, and Steve Ceruti

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