HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by 2017 Finals MVP Kevin Durant for the second installment of a two-part series to discuss the outlook for the NBA's new-look teams and to continue answering listeners' most pressing mailbag questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Durant discusses his résumé to be considered the greatest NBA player of all time. The hosts also talk about the importance of celebrating franchise history and treating players on their way out. The podcast ends with a Mailbag Monday segment.

Kevin Durant, a renowned NBA star known for his scoring prowess, discusses his fiery Twitter exchanges with Nikola Jokic fans. Chad 'Ochocinco' Johnson joins him to share laughs and insights about NFL life. Joel Embiid hints at representing Cameroon in the Olympics, sparking excitement for international competitions. Meanwhile, Brandon Aiyuk reveals his decision to reject trade offers, emphasizing player agency. The conversation blends sports drama with personal anecdotes, painting a vivid picture of the pressures athletes face both on and off the field.

Kevin Durant, now the all-time leading scorer for an American men's basketball team, shines amidst the Olympic action. Rudy Gobert's perplexing comments raise eyebrows regarding 'surgery.' Jrue Holiday, LeBron James, Tom Brady, and Anthony Edwards each receive off-court Olympic medals for their contributions beyond the game. The hosts also preview the exciting semifinal matchups, blending player performance insights with playful banter. This lively discussion captures the thrill of competition while highlighting the impact athletes have beyond the court.

Rudy Gobert, a notable basketball player from France, discusses his recent benching during the Olympics. Kevin Durant, Team USA's all-time leading scorer, shares insights on his historic performance. They dive into the medal round for Olympic men's basketball, breaking down Serbia's victory over Australia and Canada's elimination. The trio also debates the need for NBA players in the US 3x3 team and evaluates Victor Wembanyama’s rising star potential. It's a lively conversation about the dynamics of international basketball!

In this discussion, Anthony Edwards shines as a rising star, showcasing his essential role in Team USA's 3-0 start. Jayson Tatum's playing time sparks debate, while LeBron James and Kevin Durant's legacies are examined amidst Olympic glory. The competitive landscape is dissected with potential threats highlighted, and even Kamala Harris is brought into the mix, linking sports with politics. It's a fascinating blend of basketball insights and cultural reflections from some of the biggest names in the game.

Kevin Durant and iShowSpeed join to talk about basketball rivalry, Twitter trolls, top NBA players, no desire for a girlfriend, favorite rappers, Bronny James in NBA, Ronaldo vs Messi, and investing in unique assets like Dino Bones and NFTs.

Justin, Rob, and Wos give their instant reactions to the three-team trade between the Lakers, Timberwolves, and Jazz (01:25). They discuss whether the addition of D’Angelo Russell, Malik Beasley, and Jarred Vanderbilt makes the Lakers significantly better and discuss the trades from the perspectives of Utah and Minnesota. After, they discuss LeBron James passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the all-time scoring leader in regular season history (23:29). They discuss James’s performance, his impact, and how he’s exceeded expectations since his days as a high school phenom. Then, they talk about the trade markets for Kevin Durant (57:25) and Chris Paul (75:29) and predict who will be dealt by Thursday’s deadline (80:13).Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny LambreProducer: Eduardo Ocampo*The Ringer NBA squad is coming to Salt Lake City for NBA All-Star Weekend! Get your tickets here!* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Rob Mahoney and Wosny Lambre discuss the latest news with Kevin Durant (03:40). It was reported that KD gave the Nets an ultimatum to either trade him, or keep him and fire Steve Nash and Sean Marks. They debate whether it’s just time for all parties involved to go their separate ways, before discussing team owner Joe Tsai’s tweet. Also, is KD just too good to trade (19:55)? Can any team remain a Finals contender if they are stripped of all their assets in a trade for Durant? Lastly, Ric Bucher shared a story about Ben Simmons leaving the Nets' group chat, and Wos tells us why it’s time for Adam Silver to be a leader like David Stern was (31:00).Hosts: Rob Mahoney and Wosny LambreProducer: Jessie Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Durant is on a tear and has the Nets on his back, but it’s the surrounding role players who are impressing Verno and KOC the most. KOC gives props to the Nets front office for finding the pieces that fit next to KD (03:23). They get into how defending the 3-point shot is key in this era of the NBA (08:45). KOC is adamant that the 76ers should be patient with Ben Simmons and doesn’t believe that he will sit out the entire year if he’s not traded (18:41). They next discuss the issues going on in Portland and debate the best route for the franchise to turn it around (22:43). The guys were excited to see the Wizards' hot start to the season, but the magic seemed to run out as they dropped from first place in the East to seventh (31:37). They debate whether the Wiz’s issues are completely tied to Bradley Beal. In looking around the association, the guys discuss Klay Thompson’s return, the Grizzlies' success without Ja, and Zion Williamson’s injury woes (47:10).Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O’ConnorProducer: Jessie Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices