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Bill Simmons Claims TNT Has Already Lost NBA Media Rights To NBC

Bill Simmons has publicly claimed that the NBA Media Rights negotiations are wrapped up already, with Warner Brothers Discovery (TNT) having lost out to '90s rights holder, NBC Universal.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hardwood Heroics / May 4

Los Angeles Lakers: Bill Simmons Sarcastically Destroys LA for Making Darvin Ham Scapegoat

As what was widely expected, the Los Angeles Lakers handed Darvin Ham his walking papers, parting ways with the head coach after just two seasons. The final straw apparently for Ham in LA was the team’s series loss in the first round of the 2024 NBA Finals at the hands of Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets.

Los Angeles Rams News / FanNation Ram Digest / May 1

Rams News: Why Bill Simmons Is Skeptical LA Will Improve on 2023 Season

Following a surprise 10-7 season in 2023, the Los Angeles Rams made a wild card berth in the playoffs, one season removed from a miserable 5-12 finish.

Portland Trail Blazers News / FanNation All Trail Blazers / April 29

Trail Blazers News: Bill Simmons, Ryen Russillo Rip Portland For Jrue Holiday Trade

The Portland Trail Blazers made the decision to trade away star guard Damian Lillard last offseason, moving him to the Milwaukee Bucks. One of the key pieces that the team received back for him was point guard Jrue Holiday.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Hardwood Heroics / April 22

Bill Simmons Wants This New Orleans Pelicans Star on Team USA, And It’s Not Zion Williamson

Without a doubt, Zion Williamson is the best player on the New Orleans Pelicans’ lineup this season. But if The Ringers’ Bill Simmons had his way, Trey Murphy III will be chosen for Team USA and not his All-Star teammate.

Phoenix Suns News / Fadeaway World / April 15

Jusuf Nurkic Blasts Bill Simmons For Taunting Suns During Game Vs. Wolves

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic responded to notorious NBA insider Bill Simmons after Simmons sent a tweet implying the Suns would blow a 20-point lead to the Wolves because of a scuffle between Bradley Beal and Anthony Edwards.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / April 2

Bill Simmons Shows NBA's 'Worst Owner' Pyramid Of The Last 30 Years

Bill Simmons of The Ringer put together a pyramid that shows the worst NBA owners of the last 30 years, with 10 total names on four rungs reflecting their incompetence. Unsurprisingly, former Clippers owner Donald Sterling was at the top followed by former Suns owner Robert Sarver and former Hornets/Pelicans owner George Shinn on the second rung.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / April 1

Bill Simmons Compares Second-Year NBA Player to 2x Finals MVP

After their close victory against the New York Knicks on Sunday, the Oklahoma City Thunder are proving they are a serious contender for the NBA championship this season.

Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / March 25

Bill Simmons Boldly Compares Jalen Green to Kobe Bryant

The Houston Rockets are probably happy with how things turned out ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline now. There were rumors that they were attempting to acquire Mikal Bridges from the Brooklyn Nets as they were willing to offer a massive trade package.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / March 12

Bill Simmons Claims The Lakers Will Not Win A Title If LeBron James Takes $50 Million Contract

The Los Angeles Lakers could be at a crossroads this summer as LeBron James could enter free agency after six years with the franchise. With James reportedly wanting a three-year, $160 million extension, Bill Simmons believes the Lakers will handicap their chances of winning with James on a max and Anthony Davis on a max, who signed last summer.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Sports Fan / February 23

Bill Simmons is Betting on the Minnesota Timberwolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves are set to tip off the second half of their regular season now that the All-Star break is complete.

NBA News / FanNation All Lakers / February 20

Bill Simmons Theorizes Why LeBron-To-Warriors Trade Rumor Was Leaked

When the stunning news broke that the Golden State Warriors reached out the team that knocked them out of the Western Conference semifinals, your Los Angeles Lakers, about potentially trading to add 20-time All-Star combo forward LeBron James to their roster of veteran future Hall of Famers, the NBA world at large was stunned.

NBA News / FanNation All Bulls / February 8

Bill Simmons offers a trade proposal that sends DeRozan and Caruso to Miami for Herro landing in Chicago

All eyes are watching the Chicago Bulls with how they'll approach this Thursday's trade deadline. While it appears that they still intend to push through and keep fighting this season with their current core, there remains regard coming from the majority that they need to finally push the reset button.

Chicago Bulls News / FanNation All Bulls / February 8

Bill Simmons says the Bulls' trade hesitancy for their players is the "dumbest thing of the year"

Despite noise and suggestions to finally enter the rebuilding stage, the Bulls maintained their stiff conviction to continue competing this season. And now, with a middling 24-27 score, they are stuck in a complicated situation with how they'll address their future.

Los Angeles Lakers News / FanNation All Lakers / February 2

Bill Simmons Rages Against LA Earning 2 All-Stars To Better Team's Zero

Through this point of the 2023-24 NBA season, your 25-25 Los Angeles Lakers aren't exactly scaring anybody. After a possibly charmed run all the way to the Western Conference Finals last spring and some solid offseason signings convinced most of us LA could be a top-four seed this year, the club has instead been surprisingly mediocre.

NBA News / FanNation All Lakers / January 28

Bill Simmons Praises Double-OT LA-Warriors Thriller As "Game Of The Year"

The Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors double overtime clash is continuing to earn "Game of the Year" praise, including from The Ringer founder and sports analyst Bill Simmons.

Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / January 27

Bill Simmons nailed his prediction about Luka Doncic

Clairvoyant Bill is still alive and well in the year 2024.

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USC Trojans News / FanNation All Trojans / January 13

USC Basketball: Bill Simmons Cooks Up Wild Conspiracy Theory For Isaiah Collier’s Injury

Your USC Trojans' basketball season has been one to forget thus far, as they're currently 8-8, good for 9th in the Pac-12. They're 2-3 in conference play

Chicago Bulls News / FanNation All Bulls / January 11

Bill Simmons claims that Chicago Bulls are a Top-6 team in the Eastern Conference

After defeating the Houston Rockets for their third straight win, the Bulls appeared composed and prepared to start a strong win streak similar to the one they enjoyed during December.

NBA News / FanNation All Lakers / January 10

Bill Simmons Claims Referees Gifted LA Win Over Raptors

Your Los Angeles Lakers picked up their second straight victory on Tuesday night, taking down the Toronto Raptors by a score of 132-131. It was a tight game throughout, but L.A.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 30