The Bill Simmons Podcast

Kirk Goldsberry, a shot-chart driven basketball analyst, and David Jacoby, a sports producer and mailbag pro, join to break down Spurs' Game 5 and Victor Wembanyama's return. They debate Western Conference power balance, Daryl Morey’s exit in Philadelphia, draft and lottery telecast ideas, plus trade scenarios and playoff lineup puzzles.

Chris Vernon, Memphis analyst and radio host; Tate Frazier, college basketball draft expert; Joe House, energetic NBA commentator. They react to the lottery results, debate AJ DeBanza vs Darren Peterson at the top, map fits for Memphis and other teams, and unpack playoff storylines including the Knicks’ surge and Wembanyama’s dominance.

David Letterman, legendary late-night host and comedian, joins to reminisce about retiring, the evolution of TV, and why he kept returning to work. They jump between sports and pop culture, from playoff storylines to racing and golf. Short, witty, and wide-ranging conversations that weave TV lore with unexpected anecdotes.

Nick Wright, FS1 NBA analyst known for bold takes, joins to break down Celtics drama and Jaylen Brown’s controversial Twitch remarks. They preview a gritty Timberwolves‑Spurs series and debate Giannis trade fits. The conversation closes with their quirky 2026 NBA Lottery Karma rankings and which teams deserve luck.

Zach Lowe, senior NBA writer known for Xs-and-Os breakdowns and deep playoff analysis. They react to Cleveland’s Game 7 win and Toronto’s injury woes. Preview Cavs-Detroit, Knicks-Sixers animosity, and Lakers-Thunder angles. Debate offseason paths for Denver, Houston, Atlanta, Portland, and Jokic’s playoff form.

Zach Lowe, prominent NBA writer known for deep tactical breakdowns, joins to dissect playoff chaos. They recap Detroit’s Game 7 comeback and Orlando’s collapse. They debate coaching choices, Boston’s rotation and Tatum’s minutes. They spotlight Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey’s series impact and ponder potential offseason moves for contenders.

Rob Mahoney, NBA analyst known for playoff breakdowns, dissects wild Timberwolves-Nuggets clashes and roster futures. Billy Gil, MLB writer tracking league trends, runs through the biggest baseball storylines from managerial shakeups to juiced-ball debates. Jason Concepcion, pop-culture commentator, dives into Survivor 50 recaps and predictions with talk of twists, alliances, and standout players.

Chris Ryan, Ringer NBA writer who analyzes matchups, and Joe House, Ringer analyst known for betting and roster takes. They break down Celtics-76ers Game 5 and Boston’s rotation. They discuss Knicks-Hawks, Spurs closing out Portland, and which Round 1 longshots to back. They react to the proposed 3-2 draft lottery change and answer a rapid-fire mailbag.

Zach Lowe, National NBA writer known for deep tactical breakdowns. He dissects Houston’s defensive tweaks and Kevin Durant’s mystery bench absence. Talks Embiid’s early return and its ripple effects. Breaks down Jokic’s struggles, Knicks’ rotation questions, and several playoff matchups in short, punchy takes.

Rob Mahoney, a basketball analyst known for deep NBA breakdowns, and Sean Fennessey, a sports writer who covers basketball and pop culture, join to dissect playoff matchups. They debate the Wolves-Nuggets dynamics, Jokic vs. Rudy Gobert, Raptors-Cavs surprises, Hawks-Knicks late-game swings, Knicks chemistry concerns, and why certain players vanish in crunch time.