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The Boston Celtics suffered a surprising first round defeat in the 2026 NBA Playoffs, blowing a 3-1 series lead to the Philadelphia 76ers. And Bill Simmons knows who is most at fault. After the Sixers went into Boston and took Game 7 on Sunday night, the Bill Simmons podcast was always going to be appointment…
Bill Simmons criticizes Joe Mazzulla after the Boston Celtics' disappointing first-round playoff collapse against the 76ers.
The Boston Celtics just endured a nightmare first-round exit, blowing a 3-1 series lead to the Philadelphia 76ers. Now, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons points the finger squarely at head coach Joe Mazzulla. Despite casting a Coach of the Year vote for Mazzulla, the collapse completely baffled Simmons. Instead of leaning into the fast-paced, deep-rotation identity […] The post Celtic’ Bill Simmons points finger at Joe Mazzulla for collapse vs 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Cameras catch a Celtics fan losing it on Jayson Tatum after Game 7, emotions spilling over in a moment that’s going viral online.
Kevin Durant is not playing for the Houston Rockets against the Los Angeles Lakers, but the bigger question may now be whether the NBA superstar will play for Houston again at all.Durant is sidelined with a bone bruise in his sprained ankle, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, leaving the Rockets without their biggest star for […] The post Will Kevin Durant Play for Rockets Again? Star’s Future Put in Doubt appeared first on HEAVY.
“That's crazier than Bam’s 83-point game” - Bill Simmons highlights the craziest LeBron James stat ever Basketball Network
Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren was one of the biggest success stories for the team during their phenomenal regular season campaign. He emerged as one of the best big men in the league, with his athleticism powering his defensive exploits and explosive verticality. But during the Pistons series with the Magic, he’s struggled immensely. In […] The post Bill Simmons regrets Jalen Duren All-NBA decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.
On Monday evening, the Detroit Pistons fell behind 3-1 in their first round series against the Orlando Magic with an ugly 94-88 Game 4 loss. The Pistons are now in serious danger of becoming the rare number one seed to lose in the first round to the eighth seed, having to win three straight games […] The post Bill Simmons’ sarcastic remark about Pistons’ trade deadline fail says it all appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The reign of Nikola Jokic as the NBA’s best player has corresponded with some of the league’s worst years in the public eye. Jokic has won three MVP awards and a championship this decade, Sambor-shuffling around his doubters to become the go-to answer for most of NBA media as the league’s best player for six…
Dianna Russini’s alleged affair with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel has sparked an entire recontextualization of her past reporting. Now Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton is being named as someone who could be in the “Russini files.” An old clip from one of Dianna Russini’s appearances on The Bill Simmons Podcast in […] The post NFL Fans Now Raising Questions About Dianna Russini’s Relationship With Sean Payton After Another Old Clip Added To The ‘Russini Files’ appeared first on BroBible.
"Here's everything I got, give us Bam" - Bill Simmons thinks Bam Adebayo would be the piece that completes the Charlotte Hornets puzzle Basketball Network
The Houston Rockets are in a tough spot, despite facing a Los Angeles Lakers team that has missed Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Heading into the series, the Rockets were heavy favorites to win. Then, Kevin Durant was ruled out not long before Game 1 tipped off. Dealing with a sudden knee contusion, the Rockets […] The post Could Kevin Durant Injury Could Put Rockets Coach’s Job in Jeopardy? appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Bill Simmons was all red about the San Antonio Spurs’ colorful home setup in Game 1 of their first-round series against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. Using the “Fiesta” theme, the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, was adorned with vibrant colors to welcome the Spurs’ return to playoff basketball for the first … The post Bill Simmons calls out the Spurs over playoff ‘gimmicks’ appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Recency bias has affected media voting when it comes to major NBA awards. Bill Simmons publicly admitted that the league is to blame for this narrative.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have a major opportunity to land a big draft pick ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft this season, which will garner plenty of intrigue this summer. Oklahoma City is in the middle of a remarkable period, making the playoffs for the third consecutive year. Not only that, but they are also […] The post Rare opportunity for Thunder to reshape roster hinges on draft trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Few people in sports media take NBA awards voting as seriously as Bill Simmons. The Sports Guy came up in the industry primarily as a basketball writer, obsessing over the minutiae of the league and turning its eccentricities into national storylines. Even now that he is no longer on ESPN’s NBA studio coverage or penning…
A potential trade featuring Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo seems to be gaining plenty of interest. Sengun is going through his second playoff appearance while Antetokounmpo is watching from home after Milwaukee failed to qualify for the postseason. However, Houston suffered a Game 1 upset loss to the Los […] The post Alperen Sengun for Giannis Antetokounmpo chatter grows as Rockets sputter appeared first on ClutchPoints.
As LeBron James led the Los Angeles Lakers to a Game 1 win over the Houston Rockets in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, there could be some more excitement from the fanbase on the team’s chances. Helped by a monster performance for the Lakers from Luke Kennard, analyst Bill Simmons would troll fans […] The post Bill Simmons trolling Lakers fans’ false hope for playoff run appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Just about every single person watching the San Antonio Spurs put the beatdown on the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 1 of their first-round series on Sunday came away with two reactions: holy sh*t, Victor Wembanyama is good, and holy sh*t, the color-coordination in the arena is the coolest thing ever. Every single person, that…
"It's not the time for gimmicks" - Bill Simmons is not a fan of the San Antonio Spurs' Fiesta-themed colors Basketball Network
NBA analyst Bill Simmons' unexpected reveal that he switched his 6MoY vote from Jaime Jaquez Jr to Keldon Johnson left the NBA world miffed.
The Milwaukee Bucks announced they fired Doc Rivers as head coach a day after the 126-106 season finale loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Days after being let go, the freshly inducted Hall of Famer essentially announced his retirement from coaching. While guest appearing on the “Bill Simmons Podcast,” presented by The Ringer, Rivers didn’t officially […] The post Doc Rivers essentially announces coaching retirement after Bucks firing appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Doc Rivers is out as coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, and he may be out of coaching entirely. Rivers spoke with Bill Simmons about his plans for the future in a new interview. Rivers suggested the Bucks were open to keeping him on, but that he needs a break and does not expect to coach … The post Doc Rivers reveals whether he will ever coach again appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
