Rookie Realities in the NBA

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Vernon and Joe House to discuss the Grizzlies sending Desmond Bane to Orlando before talking about the U.S. Open and the NBA draft (2:24). Then, Bill chats with Kevin Hench about the Rafael Devers trade (01:09:10). Finally, NBA draft prospect Kon Knueppel joins the pod to talk about playing for Duke, Cooper Flagg, giving up his Bucks fandom, and much more (01:34:24).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Chris Vernon, Joe House, Kevin Hench, and Kon Knueppel

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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