David Jacoby, contributing sports analyst at The Ringer, joins basketball expert Kirk Goldsberry, NFL personality Kyle Brandt, and journalist Craig Horlbeck for a lively discussion. They dive into the Oklahoma City Thunder’s dominance in the NBA Cup and analyze the implications of the new CBA rules on trades. The conversation shifts to the NFL, comparing quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen while assessing the playoff prospects of struggling teams like the Jets and Steelers. They also highlight impressive rookies and dissect the challenges facing various franchises this season.

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House and David Jacoby to discuss the Nuggets' Game 2 victory over the Lakers to bring the series to 2-0 (1:29), the Celtics losing Game 1 at home to the Heat, the next move for the 76ers, the hyperbole surrounding top NBA prospect Victor Wembanyama, and more (29:32). Then, Bill talks with Derek Thompson about AI's fast-paced integration into our lives, as well as the good, fun, and scary possibilities for the future (1:06:39).Host: Bill SimmonsGuests: Joe House, David Jacoby, and Derek ThompsonProducer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill Simmons is joined by David Jacoby and Kevin Wildes to discuss Team USA's comeback victory over Germany, James Harden's future, the perplexing AFC East, and half-baked ideas.

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by David Jacoby and Kevin Wildes to talk about Denver’s dominating win over the Heat in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, Nikola Jokic ascending to the indisputable best player in the league, and the road map for Miami to still win this series before predicting tomorrow morning's headlines. Later, they discuss the rumor that Phoenix will waive Chris Paul, what’s next for Bob Myers, and a wild day on social media for Zion Williamson (1:10). Then, Bill is joined by Matt Belloni from Puck to discuss Chris Licht’s failure at CNN, how the network can pick up the pieces, and which cable entities can survive the 2020s. They also discuss the current state of media and if the streaming bubble is starting to burst (67:20).The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out ringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional detailsHost: Bill SimmonsGuests: David Jacoby, Kevin Wildes, and Matt BelloniProducer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Jacoby, a sports analyst, and Kirk Goldsberry, a basketball analytics guru, dive deep into the NBA's latest developments. They celebrate Klay Thompson's emotional return and dissect the Warriors' playoff readiness. The duo also analyzes the surprising Hawks' upset over the Celtics without Trae Young and discusses the challenges facing the Timberwolves. Additionally, they evaluate Joel Embiid’s performance after injury and predict the Cleveland Cavaliers' upcoming success. Their insights on young talent and player dynamics keep the conversation lively and engaging!