The Bill Simmons Podcast A Knicks Title, "Whaddya Do?" NBA Teams, the QB Pyramid, and a CFB Playoff Primer With Zach Lowe and Todd McShay
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Dec 17, 2025 
Zach Lowe, a veteran NBA writer for The Ringer, discusses the Knicks' thrilling victory in the NBA Cup, alongside intriguing conversations about young rising teams like the Spurs and Thunder. They analyze potential trades and roster dilemmas for NBA teams. On the football side, Todd McShay, a college football analyst, presents his quarterback pyramid while evaluating NFL QBs, including the impressive performances of Justin Herbert and CJ Stroud. He also dives into the upcoming college football playoffs and debates the need for playoff expansion.
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Morant's Trade Stock Has Fallen Fast
- John Morant's value has cratered because his availability and production have become negatives for teams.
- Teams now demand clear improvement before considering him in trades.
Kings Face High-Variance Roster Choice
- Sacramento must choose between rolling the dice on a high-upside but injury-prone star or building around guards.
- Zion offers contract flexibility but massive availability risk, making him the most intriguing high-variance option.
Warriors' Structural Limits Aren't Trade-Fixable
- Warriors' mix of aging stars and limited size creates structural ceiling issues that trades can't easily fix.
- Trading valuable picks to chase another superstar probably won't solve their smallness problem.