Bill Simmons ranks NBA teams in his end-of-year power poll. Joe House and Warren Sharp join to discuss their favorite Week 17 games to bet on. Bill makes Million Dollar Picks for NFL Week 17.

Warren Sharp, an expert in NFL data and trends, dives into the analytical shifts within football’s most scrutinized league. He discusses how NFL teams are missing opportunities reminiscent of the early Moneyball era and questions why scoring appears to be declining in a so-called pass-friendly game. The conversation explores evolving offensive strategies, the balance of analytics with coaching instincts, and how defensive innovations are reshaping the NFL landscape. Sharp also highlights critical quarterback dynamics, offering insights into upcoming strategies.

The Ringer's Bill Simmons shares his Quarterly NBA Power Poll for all 30 teams (2:09). Then, Bill is joined by Chris Ryan and Steve Ceruti to discuss USA's stressful World Cup victory over Iran, Christian Pulisic's injury, USA superstar Tyler Adams, a look ahead to USA's match with the Netherlands, and more (42:13). Finally, Bill talks with Warren Sharp about gambling trends unique to the 2022-23 NFL season (1:20:11).Host: Bill SimmonsGuests: Chris Ryan, Steve Ceruti, and Warren SharpProducer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Warren Sharp to discuss the Patriots' grim outlook for the 2022-23 NFL season, AFC playoff predictions, the case for and against Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins, the reloaded Bengals, and more (2:22), before Joe House joins in and they discuss their favorite NFL future bets (28:02). Finally, Bill is joined by Justin Termine of SiriusXM to discuss a couple of NBA topics including: the Heat's lackluster offseason, managing expectations for the Nets, the wildcard 76ers, the Suns perhaps missing their title window, and more (1:20:53).Host: Bill SimmonsGuests: Warren Sharp, Joe House, and Justin TermineProducer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Haralabos Voulgaris to discuss the Celtics’ Game 2 win over the Heat in Miami, how different the matchup looks with Al Horford and Marcus Smart back in the lineup, and adjustments the Heat could make heading into Boston (2:05), before revisiting the Suns' collapse against the Mavericks, upcoming roster decisions for Phoenix, Warriors-Mavericks predictions, and more (29:48). Then, Bill talks with Warren Sharp about the 2022 NFL schedule, which teams have advantages in rest, strength of opponent, sleeper teams, and more (54:35). Finally, Bill is joined by JackO to discuss the Yankees’ 28-10 start to the season, the rejuvenated Aaron Judge, and more (1:34:36).Host: Bill SimmonsGuests: Haralabos Voulgaris, Warren Sharp, and JackOProducer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices