The Bill Simmons Podcast Sneaky Sacramento, Free Agency Deal Guesses, and the "One More Time" Draft With Ryen Russillo
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Jun 26, 2023 Bill Simmons welcomes Ryen Russillo, a savvy contributor to The Ringer, for an insightful dive into the NBA's off-season dynamics. They dissect Cam Whitmore’s surprising draft slide and speculate about potential trades involving the Kings and Damian Lillard. The duo also analyzes teams looking to make a ‘one last run’ while predicting free agency moves for stars like Dillon Brooks and Fred VanVleet. Their blend of analytical prowess and candid observations makes for an engaging conversation for any basketball fan.
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Drafting Top Talent
- Drafting a top 10 talent after the lottery is almost irresponsible, even with medical flags.
- This is especially true past pick 15 because the chances of getting a top 8 rotation player are low.
Clippers Missed Opportunity
- The Clippers missed an opportunity by not trading for Malcolm Brogdon despite the health risk.
- Brogdon is a valuable rotation guard and would have been worth the risk considering Marcus Morris's lack of trade value.
Kings' Cap Space Strategy
- The Sacramento Kings cleared significant cap space, likely for a major free-agent signing or trade.
- Potential targets include Draymond Green, Kyle Kuzma, or Brook Lopez.