OKC Boredom, a Rival NBA League and ‘The Rehearsal’ with Chuck Klosterman | The Bill Simmons Podcast

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Chuck Klosterman to talk about the NBA's popularity and foul baiting, before they discuss the biggest sport franchise moves and the possibility of a new international basketball league. Then, they talk about Cooper Flagg, and ‘The Rehearsal’. Finally, they dive into prison escapes and AI fears. 0:00 Intro 0:25 NBA Popularity 8:57 State Farm Ad Break 9:27 NBA Popularity Continued & Foul Baiting 27:18 FanDuel Ad break 28:36 Sports Franchise Moves 42:35 New International Basketball League 55:21 Cooper Flagg 01:03:18 ‘The Rehearsal’ 01:22:10 Prison Escapes 01:33:18 AI Fears Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Chuck Klosterman Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo This episode is presented by State Farm®. Dishing the assists you need off the court. State Farm® with the Assist. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠ www.rg-help.com⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines available. For more from The Ringer: Shop: https://theringer.com/shop Website: http://theringer.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/ringer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ringer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ringer

Added 14 Aug 2026