The NBA’s Danger Cycle, Plus Usyk Is Invincible, ‘Landman’ Can’t Lose, and Chalamet Will Win the Oscar With Chris Mannix and Chris Ryan

The Ringer‘s Bill Simmons shares his thoughts on the Bucks winning the NBA Cup before recalling all the instances in NBA history when the league was considered to be “in trouble” (2:13). Then, Bill is joined by Chris Mannix of SI and NBC Sports to discuss Jimmy Butler trade buzz and possible suitors (29:14), before discussing the upcoming Usyk-Fury fight and a February 2025 boxing “super card” (49:25). Next, Bill talks with Chris Ryan about Timothée Chalamet’s performance as Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown, his credible sports knowledge, and extend an open BS Pod invitation (1:09:20) before discussing their new favorite show, Taylor Sheridan’s Landman [SPOILERS] (1:19:28).

Host: Bill Simmons
Guests: Chris Ryan and Chris Mannix
Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti