The Bill Simmons Podcast Last Call for Giannis Trades, Plus an NFL Round 3 Deep Dive With Chris Ryan, Joe House, and Peter Schrager
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Jan 23, 2026 
Chris Ryan, a keen NBA analyst and sports writer, joins Joe House, a senior sports writer, and ESPN's NFL guru Peter Schrager for an exhilarating conversation. They dissect the possibility of Giannis trades, weighing numerous teams and strategic moves that could reshape the NBA landscape. Peter switches gears to highlight key NFL coaching changes, playcalling nuances, and predictions for upcoming conference championships, offering insights that could make or break your fantasy picks this season.
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Giannis Situation Feels Unfixable In Milwaukee
- Giannis' situation seems untenable with Milwaukee after repeated fixes failed and his impatience grew.
- Teams have exhausted moves and traded future assets, leaving the Bucks with limited flexibility to rebuild.
Preserve Picks To Maintain Trade Flexibility
- Keep future draft assets if you want optionality when windows close or stars become available.
- Trading away long-term picks for short-term upgrades can create future amnesia and limit later moves.
Cap Flexibility Trumps Pure Talent In Trades
- Modern salary-cap rules and emphasis on cap flexibility reduce teams' willingness to trade big stars for immediate impact.
- Cap space and future flexibility now often outweigh acquiring a proven star like Giannis.
