The Bill Simmons Podcast Part 4: Trade Deadline Winners and Losers With Kevin O’Connor, Rob Mahoney, J. Kyle Mann, and Wosny Lambre
Feb 10, 2022
Kevin O’Connor, a keen NBA analyst from The Ringer, teams up with Rob Mahoney and J. Kyle Mann, along with Wosny Lambre, to dissect the latest trade deadline twists. They evaluate the winners and losers, diving deep into Russell Westbrook’s rocky fit with the Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks’ strategic moves. The conversation also highlights the 76ers' chemistry post-Harden trade and reflects on the weak 2015 NBA draft. Expect riveting analyses on team dynamics and intriguing insights on the playoff race as they unpack pivotal trades.
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Mavericks Admit Defeat
- The Dallas Mavericks are deemed losers for admitting defeat with the Kristaps Porziņģis trade.
- The trade, initially touted as franchise-altering, ended with a whimper, failing to achieve playoff success.
Porziņģis's Lack of Confidence
- Kristaps Porziņģis reportedly lacked confidence in his Dallas future, declining a charity opportunity.
- He allegedly believed he wouldn't be with the team for the entire season.
Jazz Need Wings
- Kevin O'Connor criticizes the Utah Jazz's lack of significant moves at the trade deadline.
- He doubts their contender status with their current perimeter defense and suggests they needed wing players like Jeremy Grant.