The Giannis Never-Trade and a Mega-Mailbag With Zach Lowe, Plus Wyndham Clark’s Second U.S. Open Title With Joe House

The Bill Simmons Podcast

In this episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, Bill dives into the Milwaukee Bucks' decision to not trade Giannis Antetokounmpo, discussing th

Key takeaways

• Giannis' 'never-trade' status reflects his irreplaceable value to the Bucks and the NBA's evolving player loyalty trends.
• Zach Lowe emphasizes how team-building around star players is shifting, with more emphasis on long-term commitment over short-term wins.

Main topics

• Giannis Antetokounmpo's contract and trade status
• NBA team-building strategies

Notable quotes

'You know a clutch move when you see one? A no look past, a buzzer beater, a big steel.'

Conclusion

The episode blends deep NBA analysis with real-time sports moments, il

Transcript preview

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