The Bill Simmons Podcast

The KD Trade Revisited, Plus Scenes From the Masters With Joe House, Dave Chang, and Nathan Hubbard

Apr 7, 2023

Joe House, a seasoned contributor at The Ringer, joins chef and restaurateur Dave Chang and sports analyst Nathan Hubbard for a lively discussion. They explore the pressure on the Suns post-KD trade and ponder whether load management is diluting the MVP narrative. Shifting from basketball to Augusta, they share firsthand experiences from the Masters, touch on Tiger Woods' struggles, and dissect Brooks Koepka’s strong start. With humor and insight, they consider which players might shake up the leaderboard as the tournament unfolds.

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Episode guests

Joe House

Dave Chang

Nathan Hubbard

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Analyzing NBA Playoff Prospects and Masters Insights

4min

NBA Trade Talk: Shifting Dynamics and Playoff Prospects

18min

NBA MVP Race and Strategic Playoff Decisions

5min

NBA MVP Race and Player Dynamics

14min

NBA Disappointments and Anticipating the Masters

4min

The Masters: Golf's Emotional Landscape

14min

Food Follies and Hiring Hurdles

6min

Golfers and Cultural Insights

11min

10.

Evaluating Golf Performances and Tournament Betting

2min

11.

Golf Predictions and Quirky Team Names

15min

The Ringer's Bill Simmons and Joe House discuss whether there's more pressure on the Suns after the KD trade with Mikal Bridges thriving. Plus, is the load management era devaluing the MVP award? Should the West actually be afraid of the Lakers? How did two of the league’s biggest assets turn into two of the season’s biggest disappointments? And more (2:57)! Then, Bill and House are joined by Dave Chang and Nathan Hubbard to recap their time at Augusta National for Day 1 of the Masters Tournament. They also discuss Tiger Woods's visible pain, Brooks Koepka's hot start, players with a realistic shot at winning the Masters, updated odds, and more (41:02).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Joe House, Dave Chang, and Nathan Hubbard

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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