Bill Simmons’s 2023 NBA Expansion Draft | The Bill Simmons Podcast 

This is some real NBA sicko stuff. We're here debating between Max Christie and Miles McBride. Incredible.

Bill gotta rein in this addiction someday. He'll run out of things to draft eventually.

This is incredible. A completely fictitious 23’-24’ expansion draft with real debate and consideration. These guys truly live and breath the NBA

You know, I really don't mind Bill doing so many drafts. The draft is a fine setup to talk hoops and go into detail on specific players. Its not often on other shows you have people go into depth on the 7th or 8th man on the roster

42:24 may be some of the best content I've seen in awhile. R: "Give me Josh Minott" B: "Who?" R: "Josh Minott.......... you ok?" B: "...........I dunno who that is." Bill does such a great dumbfounded look, as we all came to find out this past year.

The Ben Simmons pick made me spit my beer out 😂 great moment

No matter what Vegas ends up calling their NBA team, in my heart they will always be the Regrets 😂 Thank you Ryen for that gem

There is no world where the Knicks leave Grimes unprotected.

There is zero, ZERO chance the Knicks give up Grimes, who is their starting shooting guard, best 3 and D, all while on a rookie contract.

seeng Ryen react like he did with the Ben Simmons pick is SOO funny

Russilo going from "I know what it is" to most shocked he maybe has ever been in his life.

“He almost wanted it to be ‘Kenrick’” “I don’t think anybody does” 😂

Bill "I don't know who that is" 😂

19:03 Knicks protect Grimes in a heartbeat over Hartenstein. Hartenstein is on an expiring contract and Grimes is one of the most important defenders on the roster.

Coaches should be apart of this expansion draft too. Every team protects their head coach and top assistant, everyone else on the coaching staff is available. Would like to see who bill and ryen pick

I was told this was one of the best episodes ever.... it has not disappointed

You’re smoking DMT, PCP and LSD if you think the Knicks would not protect Grimes in an expansion draft. That is ludicrous. Love the pod though great idea and a fun watch.

The "Vegas Regrets" 😅😅😅

Bruh had me rolling at "Thadgic Johnson" 😂😂

Start of the Draft 24:30

To these guys, watching basketball is "practice" and the off-season is "the game"

I think there's no chance that Golden State would leave Payton available. They realized last year that they'd made a mistake in letting him go and because of that they ditched James Wiseman just to get him back. I think it would be Moses Moody on the chopping block.

This is amazing. One of the best nba podcasts I’ve watched in a WHILE. Not at all kidding.

Am I the only person who died out laughing when he said vegas regrets 😂😂😂😂😂

Bill Simmons drafting Sam Hauser, Kevin Love, and Ben Simmons is very on brand.

If I didn't know any better I'd swear Ryen actually thinks he has to negotiate a future trade for a 2nd rounder in real life now

Protect Grimes at all costs.

Russillo shitting on the Knicks all year then tries to draft our whole bench is typical 😂

The Raptors would obviously keep Gary Trent Jr. protected. He is only 24 years old and one of the only 3pt shooters on the roster. Siakam/Barnes/Anunoby/Trent Jr./Poeltl/Achiuwa/McDaniels/Koloko. They also took two players on the Raptors in their draft in McDaniels & Koloko.

Kevin O’Connor really likes the Sonics now

I've learned more about the NBA from Bill Simmons than anyone.

You should review the last few expansion drafts and do a deep dive on why plays were picked and left unprotected.

Seattle needs a team this market is tremendous

How many years does CP have on his deal? If I am their GM I am giving him a call something like, "Are you ok with being our closer 6th man? If not you're going to an expansion team. Which honestly I think would be really great for him. Personally I really want to see him go to SA.

I’m just waiting on bill to draft the most fun drafts he’s done

The Kenrich stuff at 27:30 killed me

There is no way the Knicks would protect Hartenstein over Grimes.

Very informative!! Thank you!

Honestly this was the best podcast episode I've ever heard, left me speechless

I can't get over how badly Bill mangles the very very simple name of "Monk". It's like if he said "Smath" instead of "Smith", or "Moller" instead of "Miller".

You should definitely make Ben Simmons the face of your franchise because he responds really well to pressure. He's the perfect guy for you to put the entire destiny of your franchise on his shoulders. LOL 😅

Should’ve done 7 guys protected. 8 was for when there was only one expansion team.

Bless my youtube reccomended for leading me here. Great stuff guys 🏀🔥

Gary Payton Jr. getting a chance to play in Seattle is an unfortunate miss. Great video. Loved this draft idea!

We need a draft of Bill Simmons drafts.

the silence from” i feel like i could throw him out there” is some of the funniest shit i’ve ever seen, and then bill cracking up at it

Knicks would protect Grimes. They value Quentin really highly, probably higher than they value Immanuel Quickley. *Certainly wouldn't keep Hartenstein or Sims over Grimes.

Vegas regrets would be so good for marketing lol

Great video!

Cooper Flagg in the 2026 Draft couldn’t be a better fit for Seattle to regain and rebuild their entire franchise around from the ground up, in the midst of Portland driving the PNW basketball market with an exciting burgeoning GSW dynasty 2.0 with Shaedon-Scoot leading a talented 23U crew. I wish Portland could somehow put a Flagg who grows to 6’9/6’10 around Shaedon/Scoot, but Maine to Seattle Superstar is awesome.

I think Rubio said he was sitting out, didn't he?

I love the concept of drafts I’m a real nba junky so this was really entertaining

Incredible content! Loved this shit. Simmons needs better headphones though. Are those from his college walkman?

Orlando Magic is screaming for anyone to take Jonathan Isaac 😂😂😂

Amazing video

Tre Mann requested a trade. He would be exposed. He doesn't get any run anyways. They traded multiple 1sts for Dieng. Easy protect on him.

Russillo is a gem in this pod!

GS would never expose Thompson, that was a silly discussion

Bill must be coming off a bender!!! Why would an expansion team not take Klay? Even if there was some backroom deal opportunity where GS offers you a future pick...you could just trade Klay to a team from for way more at the deadline. Don't take the brown acid, bill!

Tbh NBA 2K My Career storyline needs to be you were drafted and then drafted to an expansion team and you have to make your own legacy with that new franchise

Knicks would 1000% protect Grimes over Hartenstein

I love this exercise for several reasons but especially to go look up jalen McDaniels and ochai abagi stats 😂

As a Toronto fan, there is no way Flynn or Boucher are protected over Trent Jr. or McDaniels.

I had to check if something was wrong with the phone. Think you forgot the audio files when you exported

I actually love the Thanasis pick

I want a Vegas Regrets shirt!

Love the drafts

Y;all should share the spreadsheets for this, hard to follow without visuals

im pretty sure Detroit had to pick between either Mahorn or Salley, if im not mistaken

Jalen McDaniels is from Seattle 😊 well, Federal Way. But it’s right by Seattle

Ricky Rubio pick is interesting since he just announced that he put professional basketball aside to focus on mental health. I don't know if it's just for summer or it will carry on the season but wouldn't be my first pick anyway 🤔😃

The content must flow

No lie, would be much better with a bit of graphics and videos or pictures. I know that's copyright but you guys can afford it for the views. Thanks guys. I love the authentic basketball point of view. Keep it up

17:14 you're damn right Bill!! 😂

Could’ve given each a pick in the ‘23 draft like the teams would’ve had, probably #5 and #6

This is real content

I like the Vegas Regrets as a team name, fits a bad basketball team and the city perfectly

I am positive about one thing - Simmons will play well in his contract year.

BILLY BOOYYYYYYY IS BACK!

They need a producer to organize/focus these two. Though it was funny how angry Ryen gets when he keeps forgetting Bill picked a guy from a team he wanted to grab someone from. Those that didnt stop him from takins a second Raptors player (McDaniels taken by Bill and then he took Koloko).

As a basketball nerd, i love this video

taking 2 Raps when we suck so much already is not cool.

22:55 bill almost shit his pants lol

Simmons looking precognizant giving the timberpups their flowers before this season.

We all know Thanasis is the number 1 pick of the expansion draft

Best expansion plan: add 10 teams to create 2 20-team leagues with promotion/relegation and inter-league cups. Grandfather teams demoted to lower league with equal revenue as upper league until next TV contract.

Taking Johnny Davis in an expansion draft would turn him into the next Muggsy Bogues.

back end of this draft sounded like a key and peele skit

Ryan pissed about the Alvarado pick. 😂😂

Bill is the G.O.A.T of podcasting

never been a fan of drafts but for some reason they are all awesome - russilo getting really pissed because bill picks the wrong players and bill getting close to a heart attack because he doesnt know the player are some highlights - the teams are so bad that i m now really dont know if a expansion is a good idea

I think that if these new franchises are paying that much, they will want some better conditions. It may get lessened to 7 keepers or something. Or possibly there is increased draft capital for the first couple years. The NHL changed expansion draft rules and it's really benefitted Las Vegas and Seattle. They're competitive right away

Thank you for not talking about the Damian Lillard situation

The next expansion draft needs to be televised live

Minott😂love it

Jalen Johnson was the best pick. Hawks wouldn’t leave him out there though. Hawks are big on him

Someone should add these teams into 2k to see how the season would go

Tillman pick and pop offense is insane 😭😭

Three months late, but I felt the same way by the end of last post-season: If I'm Sac, I protect Lyles over Mitchell at this point. As much as I like Davion -- he's a great on-ball defender and plays hard -- but his offense just isn't developing like everyone hoped, his 3pt shot is still too inconsistent, and his size hinders him sadly. Trey Lyles on the other hand is a fantastic role player that can play as a wing or small-ball center and has a good catch-and-shoot 3pt ability, defensive versatility, good size, rebounding ability, and is a dude that plays with energy and hustle off the bench. Lyles really is a ideal and reliable rotation piece for the Kings style of play. Not that it matters since Duarte was chosen here, I guess. I do really like the defense he brings on the perimeter and as a help defender. His shooting is streaky, but he can hit you a few 3s when he's on and he moves and cuts off the ball well.

Bill not knowing who Josh Minot is is hilarious 😂