The NBA’s 20-Year Shift, a Sneaky Rule Change, LeBron’s Next Deal, and So Long Mac Jones With Ryen Russillo

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the
noticeable shift in NBA officiating since the All-Star break, and
which teams could benefit or suffer from increased physicality on
the floor (2:30), Nuggets vs. Celtics, and some potential fatal
flaws in the title contenders, including the Cavaliers, Suns,
Thunder, Bucks, and more (19:34). Then, they compare the talent in
the NBA from 2004 to 2024, and check in with some of the
bottom-tier NBA teams (44:58). Finally, they discuss LeBron's next
deal before touching on some NFL news, including the end of the Mac
Jones era in New England, and the buzz about Russell Wilson going
to the Steelers (1:23:04). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Ryen Russillo
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