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The Pistons Just Tore Up Their 60-Win Formula

The Pistons Just Tore Up Their 60-Win Formula

What If the Bad Boys … Could Shoot?

By Michael Pina • 10 min read

The Pistons Just Tore Up Their 60-Win Formula

The Pistons Just Tore Up Their 60-Win Formula

What If the Bad Boys … Could Shoot?

Michael Pina • 10 min read

The Five Archetypes of the Modern NFL Cornerback

The Five Archetypes of the Modern NFL Cornerback

By Diante Lee • 18 min read

The Five Archetypes of the Modern NFL Cornerback

The Five Archetypes of the Modern NFL Cornerback

Diante Lee • 18 min read

Russell Westbrook Never Chilled. Thank God.

Russell Westbrook Never Chilled. Thank God.

By Tyler Parker • 13 min read

Russell Westbrook Never Chilled. Thank God.

Russell Westbrook Never Chilled. Thank God.

Tyler Parker • 13 min read

The Lakers Sale and the Game Above the Game

The Lakers Sale and the Game Above the Game

The Lakers’ Sale: The Game Above the Game

By Danny Chau • 6 min read

The Lakers Sale and the Game Above the Game

The Lakers Sale and the Game Above the Game

The Lakers’ Sale: The Game Above the Game

Danny Chau • 6 min read

So, What Exactly Is Mark Walter’s Deal?

So, What Exactly Is Mark Walter’s Deal?

So, What Exactly Is Mark Walter’s Deal?

So, What Exactly Is Mark Walter’s Deal?

Noteworthy Reads

Noteworthy Reads

Brand-New Batters Are Making the Majors Look Easy

Brand-New Batters Are Making the Majors Look Easy

Debut Batters Are Making the Majors Look Easy

By Ben Lindbergh • 10 min read

Brand-New Batters Are Making the Majors Look Easy

Brand-New Batters Are Making the Majors Look Easy

Debut Batters Are Making the Majors Look Easy

By Ben Lindbergh • 10 min read

Can HBO’s Grounded Green Lantern Take Flight?

Can HBO’s Grounded Green Lantern Take Flight?

By Daniel Chin • 8 min read

Can HBO’s Grounded Green Lantern Take Flight?

Can HBO’s Grounded Green Lantern Take Flight?

By Daniel Chin • 8 min read

Videos

Videos

‘Speed’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

‘Speed’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

‘Speed’ With Bill, Chris, and Sean

The Rewatchables • Aug. 18

‘Speed’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

‘Speed’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

‘Speed’ With Bill, Chris, and Sean

The Rewatchables • Aug. 18

The 2026 MLB Stretch Run Power Rankings

The 2026 MLB Stretch Run Power Rankings

The 2026 MLB Stretch Run Power Rankings

The 2026 MLB Stretch Run Power Rankings

Anthony Dabbundo

Anthony Dabbundo

What’s Going On With the Lakers Sale?

So, What Exactly Is Mark Walter’s Deal?

So, What Exactly Is Mark Walter’s Deal?

By Katie Baker • 11 min read

So, What Exactly Is Mark Walter’s Deal?

So, What Exactly Is Mark Walter’s Deal?

By Katie Baker • 11 min read

The Lakers Sale and the Game Above the Game

The Lakers Sale and the Game Above the Game

The Lakers’ Sale: The Game Above the Game

By Danny Chau • 6 min read

The Lakers Sale and the Game Above the Game

The Lakers Sale and the Game Above the Game

The Lakers’ Sale: The Game Above the Game

By Danny Chau • 6 min read

1:49:00

A Shocking Lakers Sale. Plus, the 20 Best and Worst Youth Sports for Parents With Cousin Sal.

A Shocking Lakers Sale. Plus, the 20 Best and Worst Youth Sports for Parents With Cousin Sal.

A Shocking Lakers Sale. Plus, the 20 Best and Worst Youth Sports.

A Shocking Lakers Sale, Plus Youth Sports

The Bill Simmons Podcast

1:49:00

A Shocking Lakers Sale. Plus, the 20 Best and Worst Youth Sports for Parents With Cousin Sal.

A Shocking Lakers Sale. Plus, the 20 Best and Worst Youth Sports for Parents With Cousin Sal.

A Shocking Lakers Sale. Plus, the 20 Best and Worst Youth Sports.

A Shocking Lakers Sale, Plus Youth Sports

The Bill Simmons Podcast

19 Hours Inside the Airbnb X-Mansion

19 Hours Inside the Airbnb X-Mansion

19 Hours Inside the Airbnb X-Mansion

19 Hours Inside the Airbnb X-Mansion

From the archives: After the announcement of the new X-Men cast, revisit one intrepid writer’s story about her stay at the X-Mansion

19 Hours Inside the Airbnb X-Mansion

19 Hours Inside the Airbnb X-Mansion

19 Hours Inside the Airbnb X-Mansion

19 Hours Inside the Airbnb X-Mansion

From the archives: After the announcement of the new X-Men cast, revisit one intrepid writer’s story about her stay at the X-Mansion

Yep, We’re Watching the NFL Preseason You Should, Too

The NFL Preseason Injury Panic Index

The NFL Preseason Injury Panic Index

By Austin Gayle • 17 min read

The NFL Preseason Injury Panic Index

The NFL Preseason Injury Panic Index

The Five Archetypes of the Modern NFL Cornerback

The Five Archetypes of the Modern NFL Cornerback

By Diante Lee • 18 min read

The Five Archetypes of the Modern NFL Cornerback

The Five Archetypes of the Modern NFL Cornerback

The Main Characters of the 2026 NFL Preseason

The Main Characters of the 2026 NFL Preseason

The Main Characters of the NFL Preseason

By Steven Ruiz • 13 min read

The Main Characters of the 2026 NFL Preseason

The Main Characters of the 2026 NFL Preseason

The Main Characters of the NFL Preseason

The Most Important Story Lines of NFL Training Camp (So Far)

The Most Important Story Lines of NFL Training Camp (So Far)

What We’ve Learned From NFL Training Camps

By Diante Lee • 11 min read

The Most Important Story Lines of NFL Training Camp (So Far)

The Most Important Story Lines of NFL Training Camp (So Far)

What We’ve Learned From NFL Training Camps

The WNBA Already Belongs to Olivia Miles

The WNBA Already Belongs to Olivia Miles

The WNBA Already Belongs to Olivia Miles

The WNBA Already Belongs to Olivia Miles

Hal Jordan Returns in ‘Lanterns’

Can HBO’s Grounded Green Lantern Take Flight?

Can HBO’s Grounded Green Lantern Take Flight?

By Daniel Chin • 8 min read

Can HBO’s Grounded Green Lantern Take Flight?

Can HBO’s Grounded Green Lantern Take Flight?

‘Lanterns’ Episode 1 Deep Dive. Plus, a D23 Check-In.

‘Lanterns’ Episode 1 Deep Dive. Plus, a D23 Check-In.

‘Lanterns’ E1 Deep Dive. Plus, D23.

‘Lanterns’ Episode 1 Deep Dive. Plus, a D23 Check-In.

‘Lanterns’ Episode 1 Deep Dive. Plus, a D23 Check-In.

‘Lanterns’ E1 Deep Dive. Plus, D23.

‘Lanterns’ Series Premiere Instant Reactions

‘Lanterns’ Series Premiere Instant Reactions

‘Lanterns’ Premiere Instant Reactions

The Midnight Boys

‘Lanterns’ Series Premiere Instant Reactions

‘Lanterns’ Series Premiere Instant Reactions

‘Lanterns’ Premiere Instant Reactions

The Midnight Boys

The Midnight Boys

The ‘X-Men’ Cast, ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Footage, and More D23 News. Plus, the ‘Lanterns’ Series Premiere and ‘Furious’ Episode 6.

The ‘X-Men’ Cast, ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Footage, and More D23 News. Plus, the ‘Lanterns’ Series Premiere and ‘Furious’ Episode 6.

‘X-Men,’ ‘Avengers: Doomsday,’ the ‘Lanterns’ Premiere, and ‘Furious’ E6

‘X-Men,’ ‘Avengers,’ ‘Lanterns,’ and ‘Furious’

The ‘X-Men’ Cast, ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Footage, and More D23 News. Plus, the ‘Lanterns’ Series Premiere and ‘Furious’ Episode 6.

The ‘X-Men’ Cast, ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Footage, and More D23 News. Plus, the ‘Lanterns’ Series Premiere and ‘Furious’ Episode 6.

‘X-Men,’ ‘Avengers: Doomsday,’ the ‘Lanterns’ Premiere, and ‘Furious’ E6

‘X-Men,’ ‘Avengers,’ ‘Lanterns,’ and ‘Furious’

Shorts

Should Russell Westbrook have won NBA MVP in 2017? 🤔 #russellwestbrook #nba

Aug. 17
98s

Connecting to your director and character as an actor

Aug. 16
105s

Did Rob Lowe tear his ACL while filming a sex scene for ‘About Last Night’? 🤔

Aug. 16
61s

Do you think Storm should get a solo movie? (don’t ask Jomi, we know his answer 😭)

Aug. 15
108s

Podcasts

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The Bill Simmons Podcast

The Bill Simmons Podcast

Russell Westbrook’s One-of-One Career With Kirk Goldsberry, Plus College Football and Coaches With Van Lathan and Chris Ryan

Russell Westbrook’s One-of-One Career With Kirk Goldsberry, Plus College Football and Coaches With Van Lathan and Chris Ryan

Russell Westbrook’s One-of-One Career, Plus College Football and Coaches

Westbrook’s Career, Plus College Football

Good Hang With Amy Poehler

Good Hang With Amy Poehler

Keke Palmer Can Do It All

Keke Palmer Can Do It All

Senator Adam Schiff on the Democrats’ Direction, Election Day Nightmares, Data Centers, and JD Vance

Senator Adam Schiff on the Democrats’ Direction, Election Day Nightmares, Data Centers, and JD Vance

Senator Adam Schiff on the Democrats, Election Day, and Data Centers

A Discussion With Senator Adam Schiff

The Big Picture

The Big Picture

‘The End of Oak Street’ and the Top Five ‘Twilight Zone’ Movies. Plus: Will Poulter!

‘The End of Oak Street’ and the Top Five ‘Twilight Zone’ Movies. Plus: Will Poulter!

‘The End of Oak Street,’ Top ‘Twilight Zone’ Movies, and Will Poulter

‘The End of Oak Street,’ and Will Poulter Joins

The Zach Lowe Show

The Zach Lowe Show

Part 2: The 10 Players Facing the Most Pressure Next Season

Part 2: The 10 Players Facing the Most Pressure Next Season

The 10 Players Facing the Most Pressure

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Great Reads

How to Cut Costs, Ruin Things, and Antagonize People

How to Cut Costs, Ruin Things, and Antagonize People

By Tyler Parker • 10 min read

How to Cut Costs, Ruin Things, and Antagonize People

How to Cut Costs, Ruin Things, and Antagonize People

The Oral History of Will Ferrell, Sports Comedy Icon

The Oral History of Will Ferrell, Sports Comedy Icon

The Oral History of Will Ferrell, Sports Icon

By Jake Kring-Schreifels • 40 min read

The Oral History of Will Ferrell, Sports Comedy Icon

The Oral History of Will Ferrell, Sports Comedy Icon

The Oral History of Will Ferrell, Sports Icon

Jake Kring-Schreifels

Before He Was Bourdain

Before He Was Bourdain

By Danny Chau • 9 min read

Before He Was Bourdain

Before He Was Bourdain

The End of Google Search—and the Internet—as We Know It

The End of Google Search—and the Internet—as We Know It

The End of Google Search as We Know It

By Katie Baker • 10 min read

The End of Google Search—and the Internet—as We Know It

The End of Google Search—and the Internet—as We Know It

The End of Google Search as We Know It