The Bill Simmons Podcast An NBA Midseason Power Poll, Allen Vs. Mahomes, and Divisional-Round Million-Dollar Picks With Peter Schrager
Jan 18, 2024
Peter Schrager, an engaging NFL Network and Fox Sports analyst, joins to dissect the exhilarating world of midseason NBA and NFL playoffs. The duo dives into the NBA Power Poll, unraveling team dynamics and trade implications for struggling franchises like Detroit and Memphis. Shifting to the NFL, they analyze the intense rivalry between quarterbacks Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes, exploring the pressures of playoff performance. Plus, they share strategic betting insights for the divisional-round games that could lead to million-dollar picks!
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NBA Coaching Contracts
- The Pistons' Monty Williams' $80 million contract impacted Spoelstra's $120 million deal with Miami.
- Spoelstra leveraged Williams' contract, arguing he's twice as good as Williams.
Pistons' Mismanagement
- The Pistons gave Marvin Bagley a large contract, then traded him with picks six months later.
- Simmons questions the Pistons' management and decision-making.
Trade Bogdanović
- The Pistons should trade Bojan Bogdanović while his value is high due to demand for wings.
- Several teams, including Philadelphia and Miami, need wings, making him a desirable asset.