cover of episode The Celtics Sale, USMNT’s Flop, Lakers Hail Marys, and 'The Bear' Season 3 With Rob Stone and Van Lathan

The Celtics Sale, USMNT’s Flop, Lakers Hail Marys, and 'The Bear' Season 3 With Rob Stone and Van Lathan

2024/7/3
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Bill Simmons analyzes the NBA free agency moves, discussing the potential impact of players like Lauri Markkanen and the implications for teams like the Warriors and Celtics. He also examines the Celtics' ownership changes and the challenges posed by the NBA's salary cap.
  • Bill Simmons suggests the Warriors should consider trading for Lauri Markkanen to bolster their chances in the Steph Curry era.
  • The Celtics face a difficult financial situation due to the NBA's salary cap, potentially forcing them to break up their core team in the future.
  • Wyc Grousbeck's decision to sell his stake in the Celtics is likely driven by the franchise's increased valuation and the dwindling number of potential buyers.

Shownotes Transcript

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons updates his NBA tier list after the latest free agent moves and then discusses what he thinks Danny Ainge’s plan is with Lauri Markkanen, why the CBA is broken, and the thought process behind Wyc Grousbeck’s decision to sell his stake in the Celtics (02:06). Next, Bill is joined by Fox Sports’ Rob Stone to discuss the disappointing USMNT loss to Uruguay, debate whether Christian Pulisic is good enough to be the best player on a team, talk about the lost opportunities to capitalize on soccer interest in the country, and more (31:39). Bill is also joined by Van Lathan, and they talk through the drafting of Bronny James, the hope they have for 'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F' to be decent, what will happen with Joe Biden, the Kendrick Lamar–Drake beef, and their thoughts on Season 3 of FX’s 'The Bear' (55:24).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Rob Stone and Van Lathan

Producers: Steve Ceruti and Jessie Lopez

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