The Bill Simmons Podcast

A Suns Sale, Pivot Trade NBA Teams, and the Future of Belichick and Kraft | With Rob Mahoney and Seth Wickersham

Dec 21, 2022

Rob Mahoney, an NBA writer for The Ringer, discusses the $4 billion sale of the Phoenix Suns and what it means for the franchise's direction. He dives into the shifting goals of teams like the Lakers and Knicks after 30 games. Meanwhile, Seth Wickersham, an ESPN reporter renowned for his deep dives into the NFL, reveals the tension between Patriots owner Robert Kraft and coach Bill Belichick, speculating on possible changes in leadership amid a tough season. They also touch on the pressures surrounding NFL ownership, particularly Daniel Snyder.

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Episode guests

Seth Wickersham

Rob Mahoney

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Intro

2min

Ishbia's Suns Takeover

4min

Analyzing the Suns Sale and the NBA's Future Dynamics

3min

Navigating Trade Decisions in the NBA

13min

NBA Trade Strategies and Team Dynamics

5min

Trade Talks and Team Futures

11min

Navigating Trade Strategies in the NBA

21min

Navigating the NBA Trade Landscape: Opportunities and Strategies

2min

NBA Trade Dynamics and NFL Narratives

5min

10.

Kraft and Belichick: Tension and Transformation

21min

11.

Controversies and Ownership in the NFL

6min

12.

Power Plays Among NFL Owners

11min

The Ringer's Bill Simmons quickly addresses the news that the Phoenix Suns are finalizing a sale (1:05) before talking with Rob Mahoney about NBA teams that after 30 games should be changing their goals—including the Lakers, Knicks, Pacers, Raptors, and more (7:28). Then Bill talks with ESPN's Seth Wickersham about another down year for the New England Patriots, Bill Belichick's lackluster track record in the last few seasons, and whether or not the Kraft family would consider removing the greatest head coach of all time (59:52). They also discuss the Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder and the mounting pressure for him to sell the team, as well as stories of other NFL owners, including Jerry Jones, Stephen Ross, Stan Kroenke, and more (1:23:38).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Seth Wickersham and Rob Mahoney

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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