The Bill Simmons Podcast

Best Lakers-Free, Nets-Free NBA Story Lines With Chris Vernon and Joe House, Plus Million-Dollar Picks With Benjamin Solak

Nov 11, 2022

Joe House, a Ringer contributor and gambling expert, joins Chris Vernon, an NBA commentator, and Benjamin Solak, an NFL analyst, for an engaging chat about under-the-radar NBA teams. They spotlight the Memphis Grizzlies' backcourt brilliance and the surprising performance of the Cavaliers and Jazz. The discussion shifts to the NFL, analyzing matchups like Rams-Cardinals and Browns-Dolphins, emphasizing player performances and betting insights. With humor and sharp analysis, they navigate the exciting landscape of sports.

01:57:05

Episode guests

Benjamin Solak

Chris Vernon

Joe House

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Intro

5min

The Rise of NBA Talent

17min

Evolving Dynamics in the NBA: Guards and Scoring Importance

3min

Cleveland and Utah: Rising Stars and Team Dynamics

10min

Navigating Team Dynamics in the NBA

13min

Exploring Trade Talks and Team Dynamics in the NBA

4min

Assessing Timberwolves' Trade Impact

9min

NBA Team Dynamics and Challenges

9min

Reflections on Player Contracts and Team Struggles

2min

10.

Navigating Uncertainty: A Deep Dive into NFL Betting Trends

4min

11.

NFL Matchup Analysis: Rams vs. Cardinals

13min

12.

Browns vs. Dolphins Showdown

3min

13.

Packers vs. Cowboys Showdown: Injury and Strategy Analysis

13min

14.

NFL Week 10 Matchup Analysis

9min

15.

NFL Betting Insights and Upcoming Content Highlights

3min

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House and Chris Vernon to discuss all the NBA stories that aren't getting enough attention, including the Grizzlies having the NBA's best backcourt, the 8-3 Cavaliers, the first-place Jazz, the struggling Timberwolves, and more (2:37). Then, Bill talks with Benjamin Solak about the upcoming slate of NFL games, including Rams-Cardinals, Seahawks-Buccaneers, Browns-Dolphins, Cowboys-Packers, and Chiefs-Jaguars (1:08:52). Finally, Bill gives out his Million-Dollar Picks for NFL Week 10 (1:44:21).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Joe House, Chris Vernon, and Benjamin Solak

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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