About this episode

Bill Simmons discusses the NBA playoffs with Doc Rivers and the future of WWE with Nick Khan.

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Doc Rivers to react to the Warriors taking down the Clippers to keep their playoff hopes alive, Wemby and the Spurs’ improvement this season, and the Bucks' season (5:17). Then, Nick Khan joins to talk about the future of WWE, WrestleMania 42, and much more (01:27:18)! Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Doc Rivers and Nick Khan Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo This episode is sponsored by State Farm®. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.® The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠⁠⁠ www.rg-help.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Doc Rivers, Nick Khan

Topics covered

• NBA playoffs
• WWE
• WrestleMania
• sports analysis
• basketball
• future of wrestling

Keywords

• NBA playoffs
• Doc Rivers
• Nick Khan
• WrestleMania 42
• WWE
• basketball
• sports

Sponsors

State Farm

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Ringer, WWE

Places: Warriors, Clippers, Spurs, Bucks

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