Bill Simmons: NBA owners concerned about Saudi Arabia-backed basketball league
"Could this be a LIV situation?"
"Could this be a LIV situation?"
"I just don't think they're on the ball is my take."
"He hasn't been good. He hasn't been good for a really long time."
"I just feel bad for Bronny."
"It was like, 'Dude, we've been following the NBA our whole lives.'"
"The discourse, big-picture about basketball, as it relates to eras and the past, is like the worst it's ever been."
"Going back to Grantland and The Ringer, we've tried to elevate discussion on pods and writing."
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"Let's put real pressure on these dudes."
"Can we f**king settle down now for five years with the Mahomes GOAT stuff? Please. Thank you."
"I have no notes. That's one of the best conspiracy theories I've ever heard."
"Alex Guerrero is out there. He's going to be working with some of the players."
"I think Bob Myers is lurking, in general."
Seriously, Bill. What the hell?
Simmons' contract is reportedly set to expire next month.
"You get accused of trying to do something for whatever team or league you're trying to promote."
"It's just been an awful week and it just feels like it's not gonna get better."
"Bill Simmons was fighting for his life."
"Why not put this decision in the hands of people who care about the big long-term picture of the franchise instead of trying to win the game?"
"I just don't know that he's ready."
"I never heard from him again."
"I'm not trying to make this about the NFL Draft, but I am trying to make this about best teams."
The longtime NBA insider believes the league is prioritizing sponsors and corporate partners over fans during its All-Star weekend, harming the quality of the game.
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