The Bill Simmons Podcast

USA-France, Disappearing Dame, Ben Simmons, the Knicks, and Fantasy FB Sleepers With Wosny Lambre, Joe House, and Craig Horlbeck

Aug 6, 2021

Joined by Joe House, a seasoned sports commentator, and Wosny Lambre, a basketball expert from The Ringer, the trio dives deep into Team USA's basketball performance and the quirks of international rules versus American play. They also dissect the complex situation surrounding Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers, exploring potential trades. Meanwhile, Craig Horlbeck offers up intriguing fantasy football sleeper picks, promising to spice up your upcoming season. Expect laughs, insights, and lively discussions on the future of your favorite teams!

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Episode guests

Craig Horlbeck

Wosny Lambre

Joe House

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Intro

3min

From First Impressions to Olympic Frustrations

20min

Reimagining Game Time: The Impact of Shorter Quarters and Replay Reviews

3min

Analyzing Team USA's Defense and Game Strategy

4min

Tensions and Trade Talks: The Ben Simmons Dilemma

20min

Pressure and Performance: Analyzing Ben Simmons and the Knicks' Roster Moves

5min

Knicks' Offseason Strategy and Future Aspirations

18min

Pelicans' Predicaments and Trade Talks

20min

Summer League Bets and Sponsor Insights

3min

10.

Rising Expectations and Fantasy Insights

10min

11.

Prospects and Predictions for Patriots and Jaguars

5min

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House and Wosny Lambre to talk about Team USA basketball, Damian Lillard’s disappointing performances, and international vs. American basketball rules, as well as the recent moves in NBA free agency including the Knicks signing Kemba Walker, the increasingly odd Ben Simmons situation, and more (1:36). Then, Craig Horlbeck from 'The Ringer Fantasy Football Show' joins the show to offer up his seven favorite sleepers for the upcoming fantasy football season (1:31:31).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Joe House, Wosny Lambre, Craig Horlbeck

Producer: Craig Horlbeck

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