The Bill Simmons Podcast

A Less Scary Brooklyn, All-NBA Arguments, Unexpected Trade Guys, and Tiger’s Return With Ryen Russillo and Joe House

Apr 4, 2022

Ryen Russillo, a sports analyst known for his sharp basketball insights, joins Joe House, a Ringer contributor and sports betting guru. They dive into the changing dynamics of the Eastern Conference, exploring the Brooklyn Nets' diminished threat and Luka Doncic's MVP ascent. The duo brainstorm potential players facing trades and pivotal role players for the playoffs. Wrapping up, they share their betting strategies for the upcoming Masters Tournament, anticipating the return of Tiger Woods and reflecting on the excitement surrounding the event.

02:11:14

Episode guests

Joe House

Ryen Russillo

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Episode notes

Intro

4min

Shifting Confidence: The Diminishing Threat of Brooklyn Nets

2min

Kyrie Irving and Eastern Conference Dynamics

14min

Playoff Prospects and All-NBA Debates

11min

Navigating All-NBA Selections

13min

Debating Legacy and Performance in the NBA

9min

NBA Team Dynamics and Future Trades

19min

NBA Trade Talks and Player Performances

5min

NBA Trade Dynamics and Playoff Prospects

22min

10.

Betting Strategies and Masters Anticipation

7min

11.

Golf's Future and Family Dynamics

24min

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the top of the Eastern Conference, All-NBA, Luka Doncic creeping up in the MVP rankings, and more (3:22), before Joe House joins and assists in throwing out the names of some players who could make a sudden exit from their current team by next season, as well as surprisingly important playoff guys (1:00:56). Finally Bill, House, and Ryen discuss some bets for the upcoming Masters Tournament (1:36:01).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Ryen Russillo and Joe House

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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