Giannis rumors, a giant NBA mailbag, and a quick turn to golf and the World Cup
This preview is based on the episode notes, not the full audio. Bill Simmons teams with Zach Lowe to sort through the latest Giannis trade chatter and a listener mailbag, then brings in Joe House for reactions to Wyndham Clark’s U.S. Open win and a World Cup discussion.
Based on the published show notes, this episode looks like a two-part sports conversation with a strong NBA front end and a broader sports finish. Bill Simmons opens with Zach Lowe to dig into the latest developments around Giannis trade rumors. The notes frame it specifically as a discussion of the "newest developments," so if you’ve been following NBA offseason speculation and want a temperature check from two familiar voices, this appears to be the main draw. That segment then expands into a "mega-mailbag," suggesting a wider range of listener-driven NBA topics rather than a single-news-cycle debate. Later, Joe House joins for reaction to Wyndham Clark winning the U.S. Open. The show notes position this as a response segment rather than a deep tournament breakdown, and they also mention a discussion of the World Cup, which adds a quick shift from golf into international soccer. If you’re deciding whether to listen, this episode seems best suited for fans who like Bill Simmons’s mix of headline NBA talk and looser, multi-topic conversation. The rough structure in the notes is clear: Giannis rumors first, mailbag second, then U.S. Open reactions and World Cup talk to close. In short, expect a broad sports grab bag anchored by NBA speculation and listener questions.
About this episode
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe to discuss the newest developments with the Giannis trade rumors before jumping into a mega-mailbag to answer questions from the listeners. Then, Joe House joins the pod to react to Wyndham Clark winning the U.S. Open and to discuss the World Cup. (0:00) Intro (1:15) Giannis trade rumors (24:46) Mega-mailbag (01:35:44) U.S. Open reactions Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Zach Lowe and Joe House Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers Brought to you by PayPal. Learn more at paypal.com As the Official Beer Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 26, Michelob ULTRA away $1million in FIFA World Cup tickets and prizes. https://www.michelobultra.com/superioraccess/FIFAWORLDCUP26 MICHELOB ULTRA® FIFA® WORLD CUP 26TM SUPERIOR ACCESS. No Purchase Necessary. Open to US residents 21+. Begins on 12/1/25 and ends on 7/31/26. Multiple entry periods. Visit https://www.michelobultra.com/superioraccess/FIFAWORLDCUP26 for free entry, entry deadlines, and Official Rules. Message and data rates may apply. Void where prohibited. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices