The Bill Simmons Podcast

Harden-Simmons Trade Watch: Day 427, Plus More Deadline Buzz With Kevin O’Connor and Jackie MacMullan

Feb 7, 2022

Jackie MacMullan, a veteran basketball writer, and Kevin O’Connor, a savvy NBA analyst, dive into the swirling trade rumors surrounding Ben Simmons and James Harden as the deadline approaches. They dissect the potential impacts of these trades on team dynamics, especially for the 76ers and Nets. The duo also discusses intriguing moves like Caris LeVert to the Cavaliers and the Pelicans eyeing CJ McCollum, while analyzing the rising Grizzlies and the ever-evolving landscape of player relationships in the league.

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Episode guests

Kevin O’Connor

Jackie MacMullan

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Episode notes

Intro

1min

Anticipating the NBA Trade Deadline: Insights and Promotions

2min

Trade Talks: Simmons and Harden's Future

19min

Exploring Ben Simmons' Fit in Brooklyn and Philly's Star Dynamics

3min

NBA Trade Dynamics: Harden, Simmons, and the Nets

17min

Navigating Star Trades and Draft Picks in the NBA

5min

Trade Talks and Team Dynamics

23min

Basketball Legends and Trade Deadline Insights

5min

NBA Trade Talks: Roster Overhaul Insights

16min

10.

Excitement for Rising Talent and Future Projects

3min

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Jackie MacMullan and Kevin O’Connor to discuss the Ben Simmons–James Harden rumors as the February 10 trade deadline approaches. They also discuss Caris LeVert to the Cavaliers, whether the Pelicans should make a run at CJ McCollum, the surging Grizzlies, other trade predictions, and more.

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Jackie MacMullan and Kevin O’Connor

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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