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NBA Draftapalooza: Chris Paul to the Warriors! Plus, a Shocking Celtics Trade With Kevin O’Connor, Ryen Russillo, and Tate Frazier.

Bill Simmons and guests talk about the Celtics, Grizzlies, and Wizards’ surprise trade, and the even more surprising Warriors-Suns trade.

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo and Kevin O’Connor for Part 1 of his NBA Draftapalooza, after the Celtics, Grizzlies, and Wizards made a surprise trade that sent Marcus Smart to Memphis and Kristaps Porzingis to Boston. They discuss Porzingis’s fit and future with the Celtics, why the deal makes sense for Memphis, and why Bill is going to miss Marcus.

Host: Bill Simmons
Guests: Ryen Russillo and Kevin O’Connor
Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti



In Part 2, Bill is joined by Kevin O’Connor and Tate Frazier to react to the Warriors trading Jordan Poole and draft picks to the Wizards for Chris Paul, how Paul’s veteran presence can impact the Warriors, evaluating the Wizards’ offseason, speculation on the Hornets’ decision with no. 2 pick, and more!

Host: Bill Simmons
Guests: Kevin O’Connor and Tate Frazier
Producer: Kyle Crichton



In Part 3, Bill is joined by Kevin O’Connor and Tate Frazier to react to the first round of the NBA draft, including the Hornets’ choice to take Brandon Miller second overall over Scoot Henderson, Cam Whitmore’s slide to the Rockets at 20, ESPN’s draft coverage, another savvy Thunder draft, the Mavericks’ trade up, the surprisingly competent Wizards, and much more!

Host: Bill Simmons
Guests: Kevin O’Connor and Tate Frazier
Producer: Kyle Crichton

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