The Bill Simmons Podcast

NBA Trouble Teams, the WR Mini-Pyramid, and the Knicks Can’t Catch a Break With Howard Beck, Sean Fennessey, and Steve Ceruti

Apr 5, 2024

NBA analyst Howard Beck, sports commentator Sean Fennessey, and sports enthusiast Steve Ceruti join Bill Simmons to discuss trouble teams in the NBA, a wide receiver mini-pyramid, the Knicks' struggles without Julius Randle, the Suns' volatility, Nikola Jokic's MVP chances, and more NBA topics.

01:44:25

Episode guests

Steve Ceruti

Sean Fennessey

Howard Beck

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The Knicks are facing challenges after Julius Randle's season-ending injury, but smart signings signal a positive future direction.

Randle's absence has highlighted the team's offensive struggles, emphasizing the need for a scoring boost through his return, a trade, or lineup changes.

Exploring a trade involving Randle and picks to align the Knicks' core lineup, potentially targeting Miles Bridges with signals from Brooklyn.

Considering an expanded MVP ballot and introducing the League Pass Value Award to recognize players who enhance the entertainment value of the league.

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The Knicks navigate without Julius Randle

With Julius Randle ruled out for the season, the Knicks face challenges, but their recent moves signal a positive direction. Despite Randle's absence, the team made smart signings like De'Vante, Jalen Brunson, and Anunoby, fostering optimism. Building a solid core with players like Brunson, De'Vante, Hart, Robinson, Hartenstein, Deuce McBride, and potentially extending Anunoby can set up the Knicks for future success.

Importance of Player Rest and Performance in Upcoming Playoff Games

01:27

Intro

4min

Examining the Crisis of the Miami Heat and Other NBA Teams

4min

NBA Struggles and Coaching Uncertainty

9min

Coaching Choices and Receiver Rankings

14min

Evaluating NFL Wide Receivers: Talent vs. Situation

10min

Navigating Hope and Adversity in New York Basketball

24min

All-NBA Team Selection and Player Performance Analysis

5min

Navigating the Challenges of Team Rebuilding and Strategic Evolution

3min

Nets vs. Suns: Navigating Trade Values

8min

10.

Nikola Jokic and the MVP Debate

12min

11.

The Impact of Voting Transparency in the NBA

8min

12.

Reimagining the All-NBA Team: Clutch Metrics and Player Discourse

3min

The Ringer's Bill Simmons runs through some NBA and NFL topics, including three NBA teams in trouble, the Jets, and the Stefon Diggs trade, before sharing his NFL WR mini-pyramid with Steve Ceruti (2:24). Then, Bill is joined by Sean Fennessey and Howard Beck to do a Knicks check-in after hearing the news that Julius Randle's injury will keep him out for the rest of the season (37:12). Finally, Howard and Bill hit some other NBA topics, including the volatile Suns, Nikola Jokic's next MVP, NBA awards ideas, and more (1:08:27).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Howard Beck, Sean Fennessey, and Steve Ceruti

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The Bill Simmons Podcast

NBA Trouble Teams, the WR Mini-Pyramid, and the Knicks Can’t Catch a Break With Howard Beck, Sean Fennessey, and Steve Ceruti

Episode guests

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Quick takeaways

Deep dives

The Knicks navigate without Julius Randle

Addressing the offensive void

Strategic trade possibilities for the Knicks

Trade scenarios with the Nets for a key acquisition

Clutch Player Award

League Pass Value Award

Historical MVP Controversy

Most Entertaining Player Award

Importance of Player Rest and Performance in Upcoming Playoff Games

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NBA Trouble Teams, the WR Mini-Pyramid, and the Knicks Can’t Catch a Break With Howard Beck, Sean Fennessey, and Steve Ceruti

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Deep dives

The Knicks navigate without Julius Randle

Addressing the offensive void

Strategic trade possibilities for the Knicks

Trade scenarios with the Nets for a key acquisition

Clutch Player Award

League Pass Value Award

Historical MVP Controversy

Most Entertaining Player Award

Importance of Player Rest and Performance in Upcoming Playoff Games

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