The Bill Simmons Podcast Part 4: Trade Deadline Winners and Losers With Kevin O’Connor, Rob Mahoney, J. Kyle Mann, and Wosny Lambre
Feb 10, 2022
Kevin O’Connor, a keen NBA analyst from The Ringer, teams up with Rob Mahoney and J. Kyle Mann, along with Wosny Lambre, to dissect the latest trade deadline twists. They evaluate the winners and losers, diving deep into Russell Westbrook’s rocky fit with the Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks’ strategic moves. The conversation also highlights the 76ers' chemistry post-Harden trade and reflects on the weak 2015 NBA draft. Expect riveting analyses on team dynamics and intriguing insights on the playoff race as they unpack pivotal trades.
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Merry-Go-Round Era
- The NBA's current era features frequent player movement, dubbed the "merry-go-round era."
- This contrasts with homegrown teams like Memphis, Cleveland, and Golden State, creating diverse narratives.
Sixers Win Big
- The Philadelphia 76ers are considered the biggest winners of the trade deadline.
- Acquiring James Harden elevates their potential significantly, pending on-court adjustments.
Morey's Vindication
- Bill Simmons acknowledges Daryl Morey's successful execution of the Harden trade.
- Morey's earlier hubris about the Sixers' lineup is now justified by the acquisition.