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The Damian Lillard Trade Roundtable
Who is the new title favorite? Are Dame and Giannis now the NBA’s best duo? And which star will be traded next? The Ringer NBA staff weighs in.
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The Heat Didn’t Panic for Dame. Maybe They Should Have.
Miami didn’t lose just the Damian Lillard sweepstakes on Wednesday. It potentially lost out on its Giannis Antetokounmpo pipe dream, too. What should the Heat do after losing out on another star?
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How the Dame Deal Affects the Bucks, the NBA Title Race, and the Jrue Holiday Derby to Come
Is Milwaukee now the favorite in the East? Does Phoenix jump into pole position in the West? And where is Jrue going next? Here’s a look at Wednesday’s blockbuster trade from all angles.
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The Damian Lillard Trade Changes Everything for the Bucks
Dame is headed to Milwaukee in a stunning three-team blockbuster, potentially solving both the Bucks’ present and future problems
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A Dame Trade Deep Dive With Ben Thompson, Plus Seth Meyers and Million-Dollar Picks
Bill and Ben Thompson share their thoughts on the Lillard trade before Seth Meyers joins to discuss the writers strike, ‘SNL,’ and more
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Dame Traded to the Bucks, What’s Next for the Heat, and Prop Culture: Travis Kelce–Taylor Swift Bets
How will the Miami Heat react to losing out on Dame? Who is now the favorite to win the 2024 NBA Finals?
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Pats-Cowboys Preview With Cousin Sal. Plus, Leftover Lillard Thoughts.
Plus, Brian discusses the Tim Wakefield news and the Chandler Jones situation
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The “How Much Do You Love Football” Bowl
Jason and the fellas dive right into Chicago Bears talk before talking about Damian Lillard’s trade to the Milwaukee Bucks
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Phil Simms Breaks Down the Giants’ and Jets’ Issues, and Will the Knicks Trade for Jrue Holiday? Plus, Football Fridays.
Our fantasy guru returns to give his best options to start and sit for Week 4
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Damian Lillard Finally Traded, Set to Join Giannis and the Bucks
Verno and KOC talk recent trades and what they mean for all teams involved
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Damian Lillard Traded to Milwaukee. Plus, ‘TNF’ Preview and Best Bets.
The East Coast Bias boys discuss the keys to Miami Dolphins–Buffalo Bills and what makes the Cleveland Browns defense historically great
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Why Each Team Won With the Dame Trade, Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift Reactions, and a Lost in the Sauce Test
Austin and Pausha also talk about Cooper Flagg’s recent visit to UConn
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Lions-Packers Best Bets, Damian Lillard Traded, and Sharp Tank
Cousin Sal and the D3 also talk about the best college games of the weekend
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Eagles Film Breakdown: Hello Jalen Carter! Plus, Week 4 Preview and Picks.
Shawn Syed joins Sheil to break down the Eagles-Buccaneers game and talk about the Dame trade
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Bill Simmons on the Lillard Trade and the Celtics Going After Jrue Holiday
Plus, reacting to the rest of the fallout in the East
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Lillard to the Bucks, and Miami Gets It Wrong. Plus, Burrow, Fields, Caleb, and More QB Talk With Jordan Palmer.
Ryen reacts to the blockbuster trade involving the longtime Portland star
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Instant Reaction to Damian Lillard’s Trade to the Bucks
Justin, Rob, and Wos break down how this trade will affect all three teams involved
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The Dame Trade Hostage Crisis, a Lethal Browns D, and Miami’s Speed and Motion Apex
Bill looks at some fake trades for Lillard with Wos before evaluating the dominant Dolphins with Michael Lombardi
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Eight Things to Look Forward to Entering the NBA Season
Verno and KOC also discuss the Toronto Raptors’ interest in Damian Lillard
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Austin Rivers on Podcasting as an Active NBA Player and Life as a Role Player in the League
The NBA veteran joins to discuss his journeyman career
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The Knicks Are Finally in Position to Land a Star Again
New York’s return to respectability hasn’t been linear or smooth, but the franchise’s patience could be paying off. The next time a superstar is on the move, don’t be surprised if they target the Knicks.
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Izan Almansa on Joining the G League and Growing His Game
Almansa and KOC talk Izan’s shooting confidence, Joel Embiid vs. Nikola Jokic, playing on the Spain national team, and more!
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Austin Responds to Latest Drama and Hands Out Preseason Awards
Plus, Austin and Pausha discuss Jarred Vanderbilt’s extension and Kelly Oubre Jr.’s signing
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A 2023 NFL Redraft, Deion’s Next School, the 76ers Soap Opera, and Week 3 Picks With Danny Kelly, Van Lathan, and Howard Beck
Plus, Bill and Van discuss the top five college football coaches who should watch out for Deion Sanders
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Big Cat Stops By for Sports City Trades, CFB Predictions, History Takes, and Life Advice
Plus, breaking down how Deion Sanders is changing college football
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Alex Sarr May Be the Most Intriguing Prospect in the 2024 NBA Draft Class
The 7-foot-1 French teenager is a skyscraping wing in a center’s body who stole the show in two exhibition games against the G League Ignite. Said one NBA GM of the draft next June: "Sarr could go first."
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Matas Buzelis on Winning Mentality and Making History
Talking with a top draft prospect
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Austin Rivers on NBA Vet Life, QB Arguments With Steven Ruiz, and Canceling ‘Winning Time’ With Chris Ryan
Plus, what’s next for modern sports TV shows
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Can the 0-2 Pats Get Back on Track? With Zack Cox. Plus, Would Belichick Ever Leave the Pats?
Brian also discusses why Jayson Tatum could be "the guy" in Boston
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Who’s the Mystery Dame Team? Plus, Lakers Reloaded, and KOC’s Rising Sarr.
The guys also discuss which bigs will start for the Boston Celtics and why Malcolm Brogdon needs to put his big boy pants on
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‘Winning Time’ Goes Out With a Loss
Showtime is over for ‘Winning Time,’ as HBO’s NBA docudrama gets canceled after only two seasons (and, awkwardly, a Lakers loss)
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The Temp Tracks and Butt Cracks Behind the ‘Winning Time’ Opening Credits
Dishing out nostalgic ’tude and radical tunes, the HBO series’ opening credits are a lot like the show itself: irreverent, insistent, and only occasionally ahistorical
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The NBA’s New Rest Policy Is Built on a House of Cards
Load management has become a bummer for all parties in the NBA, but the league’s new rules ignore the sport’s biggest problem
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Alex Sarr on NBA Expectations and Developing His Offense
Talking Sarr’s expectations for developing his defense for the next level, how he got involved in basketball, the importance of finding his jump shot, favorite French players, and more
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What the NBA’s New Load Management Policy Means for Teams, and Giannis’s Uncertain Future With the Bucks
Logan and Raja discuss their thoughts on the NBA’s new policy that punishes teams for resting their stars, and they react to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s comments about his future with the Milwaukee Bucks
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Will the LeBron Effect Work on Christian Wood?
Christian Wood is no sure bet in Los Angeles, but like so many other redemption projects handed to LeBron James, the best-case result could have championship-level implications
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Ron Holland on What Makes Him Such an Intriguing NBA Prospect
Ron Holland joins KOC to talk his basketball journey, defensive versatility, growing offensive game, and more!