NBA Lie Detectors, Duren’s Future, Tomlin’s TV Splash, and a 2026 Sports Media Check With Kirk Goldsberry and Bryan Curtis

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to talk about the Jalen Duren contract drama in Detroit and the NBA rule changes before reacting to quotes from NBA media day. Then, Bryan Curtis joins the pod to discuss the NFL broadcast, sportswriting, and much more! (0:00) Intro with Red Sox–Yankees Game 1 reactions (7:04) Jalen Duren pushing his way out of Detroit? (19:09) NBA rule changes (24:09) “Do you believe this?” NBA media day quotes (58:37) NBA Vegas expansion (01:03:45) Football broadcast discussion (01:09:28) Tomlin, Brady, and the best NFL broadcasters (01:28:29) College football and Herbstreit (01:34:32) Charles Barkley’s retirement (01:40:47) MLB playoff announcers (01:49:12) Sportswriting Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Kirk Goldsberry and Bryan Curtis Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices