SGA vs. Jokic, Celts-Lakers, and the State of NBA Media With Ryen Russillo and Bryan Curtis

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the Thunder’s 127-103 win over the Nuggets on Sunday, OKC’s improvement from last season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s incredible statistical season (2:06), Saturday’s big Lakers-Celtics showdown, LeBron’s late-game injury, Al Horford’s impressive defensive performance, a solidified first-team All-NBA, and second- and third-team arguments (29:45). Then, Bryan Curtis joins Bill and Ryen to talk about 2025 NBA media discourse, Stephen A. Smith vs. LeBron, Charles Barkley’s ESPN comments, canceling Around the Horn, and the future of ESPN (53:54). Finally, they discuss Bob Cousy (who is featured prominently in Episode 1 of HBO’s Celtics City documentary), greatest NBA broadcasters, the skyrocketing NFL salary cap, and more (01:38:05).

Host: Bill Simmons
Guests: Ryen Russillo and Bryan Curtis
Producers: Kyle Cricton and Chia Hao Tat