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A Rare NBA Sea-Change Season, the Haliburton What-Ifs, and a 2020 Redraft With Ryen Russillo

2025/5/25
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This chapter analyzes which NBA team is the most enviable for the next 5 years, considering factors like roster stability, flexibility, and future potential. The Indiana Pacers, despite lacking a top-10 player, emerge as a strong contender due to their financial flexibility and the impressive performance of Tyrese Haliburton.
  • Indiana Pacers' unexpected success in the playoffs.
  • Tyrese Haliburton's unique play style and impact on the team.
  • Pacers' financial flexibility and lack of luxury tax.
  • Comparison of Pacers to other Eastern Conference teams.

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss what the NBA teams may look like next year (1:43). Then, they react to OKC-Timberwolves Game 3 and discuss Bill’s theory that something has shifted with the NBA this season (30:38). Finally, they discuss Tyrese Haliburton, have a quick 2020 redraft, and predict one wild move this summer (01:05:20).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Ryen Russillo

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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