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Nikola Jokic Has Never Been Tested Like This
The Denver Nuggets star just won his third Most Valuable Player award. He also faces perhaps the most daunting task of his career, down 0-2 to the hungry Minnesota Timberwolves. Can Jokic lift his team back into the series?
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Why Can’t This Be the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Year?
Too young? Too small? Too inexperienced? Sure, OKC has a few obvious weaknesses, but the evidence is mounting that it may not matter. This team is built to win now.
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The On-and-Off Debate About Luka Doncic
There’s no denying the Mavericks star’s greatness, but his impact on winning is a different story. Is Luka really as valuable as he looks on the court and in box scores?
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Hail, Caesar: How the ‘Planet of the Apes’ Reboot Cemented Andy Serkis as the King of Motion Capture
Already known for his work in motion capture, Serkis’s performance in the ‘Planet of the Apes’ reboot series made him an icon
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The NBA’s One-Man Band Era Is Here
How is Jalen Brunson putting up Peak MJ and Kobe numbers? Today’s NBA offenses revolve around one star more than ever before.
What If the T-Wolves Sweep Denver? Plus, the NBA’s Media Deal and Freshman-Year College Lessons With Ethan Sherwood Strauss and Zoe Simmons.
What will happen if the Nuggets get swept in Round 2? Bill explores some scenarios.
The Resilient Knicks Storm Back Against the Pacers. Plus, an Honest Conversation About the Denver Nuggets.
Justin, Rob, and Wos recap the Knicks’ comeback win over the Pacers, what’s going wrong for the Nuggets, and the outstanding defense and vastly improved offense from the Timberwolves
Are Producers in Hollywood Nearing Extinction?
Cathy Schulman and Lorenzo di Bonaventura join to discuss what producers actually do, how they’re being financially squeezed, and much more
‘Survivor’ Season 46, Episode 11 | The Pod Has Spoken
‘Survivor: Africa’ winner Ethan Zohn joins the pod
‘X-Men ’97,’ Superman’s Suit, and Marvel Slows Down
The Midnight Boys dive into the penultimate ‘X-Men ’97’ episode before discussing some nerd news
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The Greatest Diss Tracks of All Time, Ranked
As the dust settles on the Kendrick and Drake beef, we couldn’t help but ask: What’s the best diss record in rap history? We’re counting them down, from 2Pac to Ice Cube to 50 Cent and more.
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Odds Machine: Who Is the Favorite to Come Out of the West?
Minnesota has jumped out to a 2-0 lead over the defending champs, but our model pegs a different Western Conference upstart as the most likely squad to end up in the Finals
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‘Unfrosted’ Won’t Be the Last Brand IP Movie. Let’s Predict the Next Ones.
Netflix’s Jerry Seinfeld/Pop Tarts movie is part of a growing trend that includes ‘Blackberry,’ ‘Air,’ and ‘Flamin’ Hot.’ But can we interest you in the sagas of Segway and Chick-Fil-A?
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Ranking the Best Jokes From the Tom Brady Roast
Who had the best set in the Netflix roast of the GOAT? Which lines landed, and which flopped? How did Brady himself fare? These are the definitive post-roast rankings.
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Drake and Kendrick Lamar Is the Last Great Rap Beef. Thank God.
On "Family Matters," "Meet the Grahams," and the wildest week hip-hop has seen in decades—plus where it all could be headed
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The Timberwolves Are Squeezing the Life Out of the Nuggets
Minnesota’s defensive tour de force rendered Denver unrecognizable in Game 2, which felt like an emphatic arrival for the Wolves and a new nadir for the defending champs
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“Everyone Was Staring at Me Like I Was Already Dead”: How ‘The Fall Guy’ Pulled Off Its Audacious Stunts
The team behind the Ryan Gosling–Emily Blunt action comedy set out to preserve the stunt industry’s past and reshape its future
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The Hundred: Our Daily NBA Best Bets Through the Playoffs
Looking to beat the odds during the best time of the NBA calendar? We have you covered. From now through the Finals, we’ll be giving out picks on our 100 favorite lines. Your go-to betting guide is back.
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Pearl Jam Clubhouse Tour With Eddie Vedder and Jeff Ament
Bill Simmons gets a tour of Eddie Vedder’s impressive baseball collection in the band’s home away from home.
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Dissecting the Genius Strategy of Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us”
"Family Matters," "Meet the Grahams," "The Heart Part 6"—where do we stand after the craziest weekend of the Drake-Kendrick beef? A new episode of ‘Dissect’ breaks it all down.
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The Encyclopedia of “Oh Shit” Moments From Victor Wembanyama’s Rookie Season
The San Antonio Spurs center just won the NBA’s Rookie of the Year award after one of the most impressive debut seasons in league history. These are the games, buckets, blocks, and minutiae that made our jaws drop—and that tell us where Wemby’s game could be headed.
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The Pacers Might Have an Unsolvable Jalen Brunson Problem
Indiana threw the kitchen sink at New York’s star point guard in Game 1. It barely fazed him. Can the Knicks’ supernova be stopped?
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Are Flying Cars Finally Here?
Gideon Lewis-Kraus joins the show to talk about the past, present, and future of flying car technology, why flying cars don’t presently exist, and more
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NBA Rookie Rankings: Final Evaluations
What’s the ceiling for Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren? Is Brandon Miller a future franchise cornerstone? As the NBA prepares to announce the Rookie of the Year award, check out our final rankings for a potentially historic rookie class.
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The Anthony Edwards Takeover and the NBA’s Biggest Second-Round Story Lines
The Timberwolves’ ascendant star flipped the script on Denver in Game 1; can the Nuggets find a way to slow him down? Plus, thoughts on the Cavaliers’ Game 7 survival, the Knicks’ depth issues, and the Luka vs. SGA showdown in Mavericks-Thunder.
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The Field Guide to Modern NBA Point Guards
Examining the five types of point guards in today’s game reveals a vast and varied positional landscape—one that traces the evolution of basketball and reminds us that playing the point is (still) essential work
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‘The Bill Simmons Podcast’ Live Reaction to Magic-Cavs Game 7
Join Bill Simmons and Ryen Russillo following the conclusion of the final game of the NBA playoffs' first round as they discuss second-round matchups and the weekend’s best performances
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Is Nuggets Vs. Wolves the Real NBA Finals?
In this week’s episode of ‘In My Feelings,’ Big Wos previews the Nuggets vs. Wolves playoff matchup, talks transactional news in the NBA, and gives Tyrese Maxey his flowers for a great season despite getting knocked out of the playoffs
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Joel Embiid and the Burden of Dominance
Where does yet another early playoff exit leave the Philadelphia 76ers’ star big man?
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When Does Giannis Watch Begin?
Injuries derailed the Bucks’ season, but the list of concerns is mounting for both Milwaukee and its two-time MVP. At what point does either side consider an exit strategy?
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What Should I Watch on Streaming?
‘Hacks’ is back, while ‘Baby Reindeer’ gains momentum and ‘The Sympathizer’ heats up
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The Timberwolves Were Built to Destroy the Nuggets
The NBA’s most intriguing second-round series couldn’t have been scripted better. From Jokic vs. Gobert to the Tim Connelly Revenge Series, we preview all the story lines.
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How the Logic of Cults Is Taking Over Modern Life
Derek talks about his thoughts on cults, identity, and the history of news media
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The Tom Brady Roast Drinking Game
A cast of comedians and former New England Patriots will take turns roasting the seven-time Super Bowl–winning QB on Sunday, and the jokes about deflated balls should be plenty. Enjoy the roast responsibly with our handy drinking game.
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‘The Bill Simmons Podcast’ Live Reactions to Thursday’s Game 6s
Join Bill Simmons and Rob Mahoney following the conclusion of Thursday’s Sixers-Knicks game as they take stock of the first-round action in the NBA playoffs
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The Good, the Bad, and the Doc: Tales From Doc Rivers’s 40 Years in and Around the NBA
Ever since his rookie season with the Hawks, the player turned coach has been a fixture—and a fire starter—in the league. We chatted with some of the many people who have crossed paths with him over the years to gather stories about business cards, brutal losses, managing egos, and much more.
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Amanda Dobbins on the 2017 Oscars’ Best Picture Fiasco
Amanda goes into detail about the lead-up to and fallout from the Oscars’ envelope mishap
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Everything You May Have Missed in Kendrick Lamar’s “Euphoria”
‘Dissect’ breaks down all the hidden disses in K.Dot’s Drake response
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Bill Simmons on Ray Allen’s Clutch Shot in the 2013 Finals
Join Bill Simmons as he recounts being in the building for Ray Allen’s 3-pointer that changed the NBA forever
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The Los Angeles Clippers Just Can’t Keep Up
The defining theme of the 2024 playoffs is generational turnover. And after getting run off the floor by the Mavericks in Game 5, the Clippers’ veteran stars are one loss away from joining their generational cohort in Cancun—and an offseason of difficult questions.
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How 2014 Changed the Internet Forever
Ten years ago, developments in commerce, activism, and influencer culture coalesced, and our contemporary concept of "being online" was born
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Ryan Gosling Isn’t Just Ken
While ‘The Fall Guy’ lets Gosling continue to flex his comedy chops, the actor has repeatedly shown he’s capable of inhabiting a wide variety of roles