The Bill Simmons Podcast

The Still-Young Grizzlies, Best NBA Futures Bets, and 2023’s Oscar Noms

Jan 25, 2023

Chris Vernon, an NBA expert from The Ringer, discusses the Grizzlies' struggles and the need for veteran leadership to navigate tough times. Joe House brings his comedic sports insights, focusing on NBA futures bets and the issues surrounding player availability. Pulitzer Prize-winner Wesley Morris provides a critical lens on the 2023 Oscar nominations, examining the year's cinematic shifts and surprising snubs. The trio explores how these discussions reflect broader trends in both sports and film, making for an engaging crossover of topics.

02:04:13

Episode guests

Wesley Morris

Joe House

Chris Vernon

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Episode notes

Intro

4min

Food, Fun, and Basketball

4min

Veteran Leadership and Team Dynamics

10min

Celebrity Influence and NBA Trading Strategies

3min

Frustrations with NBA Scheduling

14min

Legends of the Game

5min

Legends of Sports and NBA Futures Betting Insights

5min

Assessing NBA Award Candidates and Futures Bets

17min

NBA Trade Prospects and Player Evaluations

2min

10.

NBA Finals Matchups and Trade Strategies

5min

11.

Betting Banter and Endorsements for Apple Card and Viore

2min

12.

Oscar Nominations Unpacked

10min

13.

Cinema's Evolving Legacy

14min

14.

The Reality Behind Biopics

11min

15.

Exploring the Polarizing Perspectives on 'Nope'

2min

16.

The Cinematic Awards Race

15min

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Vernon and Joe House to discuss the Grizzlies' three-game losing streak and whether this team could use some veterans before the trade deadline (2:06). They also kick around solutions to the NBA's problem of its stars missing games (19:11) before sharing their favorite NBA futures bets (39:53). Finally, Bill is joined by NYT's Wesley Morris to react to the 2023 Oscars nominations and discuss a strange year in film (1:05:28).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Chris Vernon, Joe House, and Wesley Morris

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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